Brasserie Dunham Black IPA – Black IPA at 5.7% ABV (C$5.94 at Collective, 473 ml, packaged on 11-Oct-2020, acquired 9-Dec-2020, reviewed 18-Dec-2020)
Appearance: slightly hazy deep brown with two fingers of fluffy beige head, excellent retention and moderate soapy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: dark roasted coffee, dark chocolate, pine, stone fruit, light citrus. (9/10) Taste: moderate sweet, high bitter. (9/10) Palate: medium body, moderate carbonation, lingering bitter ashy moderately astringent finish. (3/5)
A lot going on here, with big roasted malt notes bolstered by resiny pine, stone fruit and citrus. My only real complaint here is that the resiny pine is fine on the front end, but ends up being a bit astringent in the finish, especially in combination with the charred ashy notes. It might benefit by being a bit heavier in the body, but as it is it feels just a little thin and sharp. (16/20)
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