Township 24 Brewery Headworks Black IPA – American IPA at 6.4% ABV | 70 IBU (C$4.55 at Collective, 473 ml, no packaging date or best before, acquired 31-Dec-2020, reviewed 8-Jan-2021)
Appearance: deep clear ruby brown with two fingers of rocky beige head, excellent retention and heavy chunky lacing. (4/5) Aroma: roasty malts, coffee, floral, resiny pine, citrus. (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet, high bitter. (7/10) Palate: medium body, moderate carbonation, dry lingering bitter slightly astringent finish. (3/5)
On the front, the label says hopped with Cascade, but the side also lists Amarillo. Both hops, however, take a seat pretty far behind the roasty malts on the front end. I’d prefer the balance to be a little more even-handed, with the hops giving the malt a bit more of a run for its money. Still fairly drinkable, with a slight coffee-ish astringency in the finish. (14/20)
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