More Brown Than Black IPA
Stone Brewing

More Brown Than Black IPAMore Brown Than Black IPA
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From:
Stone Brewing
 
California, United States
Style:
Black IPA
ABV:
7.4%
Score:
91
Avg:
4.09 | pDev: 11%
Reviews:
255
Ratings:
648
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jan 15, 2018
Added:
Dec 20, 2011
Wants:
  69
Gots:
  33
Collaboration with Ninkasi Brewing Company & The Alchemist
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Ratings by lazjuarez:
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Reviewed by lazjuarez from Florida

4/5  rDev -2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured vigorously from a bottle into a snifter.

A: Pours a dark chocolate, almost black in color with almost no light coming through. About a finger and a half of a cream colored frothy head, sticks around a bit, then gently recedes leaving small resinous lacing behind.

S: Nose is typical west coast IPA, but a nice toasted malt in the background is definitely unique. Big pungent notes at first, some alcohol, and then soft toffee/caramel notes as well.

T: Taste is astringent, but has a great malt backbone. The malt profile is a bit sweet almost like toffee, adds great balance.

M: Medium bodied; alcohol is the palate cleanser here, albeit small in feel, it's there at 7.4% ABV. Overall a great black IPA, nice astringency and great balance.
Feb 05, 2012
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More Brown Than Black IPA from Stone Brewing
Beer rating: 91 out of 100 with 648 ratings