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Add ImageBlack IPA by Alaskan Brewing Co.
Black IPA
6.40 % ABV
Alaskan’s spring seasonal release is a new beer experience created from a combination of traditional beer styles. Alaskan Black IPA has the appearance of a porter or stout but combines the roasted malty characters with the refreshing flavor and bright aroma of an American IPA.
Alaskan’s spring seasonal features the hop-forward profile of an IPA with the dark black color and flavors of a fuller-bodied porter. A burst of fresh, citrus notes from Cascade and Centennial hops balance the hints of coffee and bitter chocolate with a subtle toasted sweetness and dark fruit highlights leading to a pleasantly dry finish.
Alaskan first shared their take on this new style with the limited Pilot Series release of Alaskan Double Black IPA. This spring release is a more sessionable version with the same surprising balance between hops and roasted malts.
Alaskan Black IPA is made from glacier-fed water, generous additions of Cascade, Centennial and other Pacific Northwest hops, and an array of eight different pale, caramel and chocolate malts.
The combination of big citrus and dark malt flavors make Alaskan Black IPA an outstanding pairing beer for dishes that combine sweet and savory. This includes everything from chocolate & ancho-chipotle rubbed pork, fried chicken and waffles or curried chocolate.
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Review by Bitterbill on 02/09/12
| Score | Appearance | Smell | Taste | Mouthfeel | Overall Impression | Year |
| 74 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 7 | 2012 |
This pours a near pitch black; I can see some reddish hues when I hold the glass up to the light. A good firm 2" head shrinks slowly to just a fine layer leaving some nice lacing behind.The smell is of grapefruit and some roasted malt. Not complex at all but worthy.
The taste is no. 1 grapefruit citrus, no. 2 roasted malt and is quite smooth..some would say timid but I say smooth. ;^)It has a smidgeon of some mild sweetness in there but it's not really doing much to offset the other 2 flavours. This has a very dry finish and it's quite easy to take sip after sip.
Fairly light bodied with plenty of carbonation, the mouthfeel is good.
This is a pretty good brew that, I think, brings more to the table than Alaskan's regular IPA. Best by date of May 17, 2012.
Served In: Pint Glass
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