Blindfold - Beer Camp #73
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

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From:
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
 
California, United States
Style:
Black IPA
ABV:
7.4%
Score:
84
Avg:
3.71 | pDev: 11.86%
Reviews:
27
Ratings:
150
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Nov 19, 2017
Added:
Mar 04, 2013
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  5
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Ratings by TheSixthRing:
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Reviewed by TheSixthRing from California

3.43/5  rDev -7.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
Had on tap at Final Gravity in Roseville, CA

Appearance - Pours a deep, near black ruby red hue, served to me with a light tan, half finger head. Fair retention, leaving a thin layer of microbubbles to coat the surface. Lacing is spotty with fair stick.

Smell - Strong coffee notes, moderate cocoa. Hop aroma is subdued, but hits on light grass and citrus character.

Taste - Follows the nose. Coffee and cocoa base, while the hops take a backseat. Cocoa notes own mid-taste and into the finish. Hops are there, but hard to distinguish; briefly touches on citrus, pine and a faint bit of grass.

Mouthfeel - Medium in body with moderate carbonation. A touch of chalky grit. Goes down easy enough.

Overall - I was clamoring for a Black IPA with a solid roast malt base, but not at the sacrifice of a strong hop punch. Unfortunately that's the case here. Hops come across weak and nearly washed out. I have no idea the date of the keg, but if this was anywhere near fresh, then they need to go back to the drawing board with this one. It was a nice tasting beer, but nowhere close to where a black IPA should be. My search for the ideal Black IPA continues.
Apr 13, 2013
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.9 by BenHoppy from Michigan

Nov 19, 2017
 
Rated: 4.25 by MaddDogg84 from Texas

Sep 08, 2016
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Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho

3.63/5  rDev -2.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Part of a SN mixed 12-pack. light aroma gives way to much bolder taste. lots of sharp roasty bitterness. black body with nice creamy beige head, lots of sticky lacing.
Jun 02, 2016
 
Rated: 3 by AD17 from New Jersey

Apr 20, 2016
 
Rated: 3 by MasterRigger from North Carolina

Dec 31, 2015
 
Rated: 3 by jsh420 from Illinois

Oct 21, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Green1981 from Wisconsin

Aug 03, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by neckbeered from Montana

May 12, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Slatetank from Pennsylvania

Mar 17, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by barneysdad from Pennsylvania

Mar 16, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by bmjivi221 from Virginia

Mar 12, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by johnsilk from Massachusetts

Mar 04, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by jaydoc from Kansas

Jan 23, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by XmnwildX12 from Minnesota

Dec 13, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by DillanWeems from Texas

Oct 20, 2013
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Reviewed by Franziskaner from Missouri

3.71/5  rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Black in color with a minimal cream colored head. It let's a minimal amount of light through. The aroma is roasted barley quickly followed by hops. I get some roasted barley and the odd New Zealand hops hops in the flavor. The lingering bitterness slowly fades on your tongue. Excellent balance. Mouthfeel is thick and chewy. Not as hoppy as the typical black IPA, but something a bit different.
Oct 06, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by Hopstout from Minnesota

Sep 18, 2013
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Reviewed by Fatehunter from Oregon

3.94/5  rDev +6.2%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Poured no head on a black body.
The aroma is rich roasted malt with lemon. Very aromatic and nice.
The taste is smooth roasted malt with moderate lemon bitterness. Nice balance.
The texture is crisp with moderate carbonation.
Really good. Too bad it isn't a regular.
Sep 11, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by crbnfbr from Kentucky

Aug 12, 2013
Blindfold - Beer Camp #73 from Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 84 out of 100 with 150 ratings