Pile O’ Bones Brewing Co. Black IPA – Black IPA at 6.5% ABV (C$4.36 at Collective, 473 ml, packaged on 23-Apr-2021, acquired 2-Jul-2021, reviewed 5-Jul-2021)
Appearance: clear brown with two fingers of rocky beige head, good retention and moderate soapy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: pine, toasted bread, citrus, coffee & dark chocolate. (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate bitter. (7/10) Medium body, moderate carbonation, off-dry medium bitter finish. (4/5)
The aroma is pleasant: not too much emphasis on the roasty malt notes, which are balanced well against the pine and citrus of the hops. On the tongue, the bitterness and sweetness are similarly balanced, resulting in a finish that’s neither astringent nor excessively sweet. It’s not amazing, but it’s sure not bad either. A decent example of the style. (15/20)
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