Location: Cold Spring, MN
Name: Back in Black
Type: Black IPA
ABV: 6.8%
So here's a little story I got to tell about a black IPA you know so well. It started way back in history with a can, a pint glass, and me, Mike P! (If you don't get the reference let me know). The title of this post is an homage to the packaging of this beer. Yes, it comes in a can; no, you shouldn't scoff. Also, it has Paul Revere on it with his lantern held high.When you first see this beer in a glass you would swear it looks like pure black coffee, you'd swear it because that's exactly what it looks like. The cool thing about it is when you hold the glass up to the light you get a deep red-purple color. The head is khaki colored and was fairly massive. Lacing happened and I won't deny it. The nose is pretty delightful. Citrusy hops mixed with a modestly roasted malt bouquet whet the appetite. A plentiful dose of carbonation delivers hoppy goodness and roasty malt flavors to your taste receptors. There's a bit of a sour taste towards the middle. More roasted malt flavor and bitter coffee punctuate the flavor profile. I like to think of Back in Black as an entry level BIPA...not that there's anything wrong with that but I feel like there are more intense and flavorful BIPAs out there. Like bashah.
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It's most intense!
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