Black IPA - Barrel-Aged
Founders Brewing Company

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From:
Founders Brewing Company
 
Michigan, United States
Style:
Black IPA
ABV:
8.5%
Score:
91
Avg:
4.15 | pDev: 8.43%
Reviews:
3
Ratings:
19
Status:
Retired
Rated:
May 08, 2017
Added:
Apr 21, 2013
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  0
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Reviewed by REVZEB from Illinois

4.29/5  rDev +3.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Had on tap. Pitch black with a tan collar. Smells like cocoa powder with bourbon, earthy and citrus hops, roasted malt, and black strap molasses. Taste is not as vibrant, hops become stronger but more generic, bourbon booze warms up quickly through sips, more smoky as it warms. Feel is warm verging on hot, smoky, malty, but does have hop textures to break it up.
May 08, 2017
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Reviewed by LloydDobler from Indiana

4.96/5  rDev +19.5%
look: 4.75 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 5
Notes from black party(4/18/15) Draft 9.5%ABV

Can't find the exact listing in new or retired beers, and as this is from months ago, I'm assuming this is it.

Sherry BA Imperial Black IPA
Best in show for me. All the beers today are some shade of black but this has a nice, glossy look to it. Sherry is a new barrel to me, but I love the sweetness in the nose and on the tongue that it provides. Almost no hops to speak of. Super sweet malty goodness. I wonder how long it sat in that barrel???
Dec 05, 2015
 
Rated: 4.25 by Phoodcritic from Michigan

Jul 18, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by StevanTheVegan from Florida

May 10, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by Sparty55 from Michigan

May 06, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by warnerry from Michigan

Apr 21, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by jampics2 from Ohio

Apr 21, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by tectactoe from Michigan

Apr 21, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by mvanwoerm from Michigan

Apr 20, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by imfrommichigan from Utah

Sep 13, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by TheBeerTruck from Michigan

Sep 08, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by TCgoalie from Michigan

Jun 16, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by MJ_Szydlowski from Michigan

May 03, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by Danielr26 from Michigan

Apr 26, 2013
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Reviewed by weonfire from Illinois

4.29/5  rDev +3.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Enjoyed this on tap at Founders brewery during their annual Black Party.

A - Black, completely opaque, zero head, zero lacing, not much happening

S - Bourbon, Carmel, light sweet citrus hops

T - Initial: Sweet Carmel, bourbon, super light citrus. finish: bitter level (6/10), smokey (2/10)

M - Medium/Full body, frothy, low viscosity

O - The look of the brew is not impressive what so ever. But, it is a sweet IPA, bourbon flavor blends very nicely what the carmel malt and dark notes. Do wish the citrus made more of an appearance- it is pretty light. Bourbon notes somewhat dominates.
Apr 25, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by JDizzle from Indiana

Apr 23, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by bepps from Michigan

Apr 23, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by YCantWeNotBeSober from Michigan

Apr 22, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by GRFounder from Michigan

Apr 21, 2013
Black IPA - Barrel-Aged from Founders Brewing Company
Beer rating: 91 out of 100 with 19 ratings