This was a mind blower, very interesting since I have had a black IPA (this one) before, and I am waiting to try some of the others that Wisconsin has to offer and which I will try next, after a beer run to Woodman's.
It had a lot of fun stuff: it was black, with a dark brown head, super strong aromas, and a strong malty flavor that had an IPA edge of bitterness. It was quite unique, and, which I think was really amazing, not 11% alcohol that you would usually have to have to get these flavors. Really exceptional in many different ways. It will definitely be one of those that I hand to someone who says they want something different. This will be good, since most of the time "different" means a cherise or some other fruit monster.
At the very least, New Glarus has taken its time to put a fun description on its website.
We invite you to discover this newest beer style, Black IPA.
Expect this beer to pour a hop forward jet black glass brimming with
aromatic bitterness. Brewmaster Dan skillfully weaves molasses and
chocolate malt undertones with a soaring rush of clean citrus and pine
hop notes, to deliver a drinkable Black IPA. Savor Black Top, like
Wisconsin’s miles of licorice ribbons of ink that meander through armies
of corn and bovine mowed fields.
CBC Rating: 5. Poured into a shaker pint that member Steve-o served me after his beer run to Woodman's that day.
ABV: 6.9%.
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