Paradox Black IPA
Brau Brothers Brewing Co. LLC

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From:
Brau Brothers Brewing Co. LLC
 
Minnesota, United States
Style:
Black IPA
ABV:
5%
Score:
84
Avg:
3.64 | pDev: 9.07%
Reviews:
4
Ratings:
25
Status:
Active
Rated:
Aug 06, 2015
Added:
Apr 16, 2014
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  2
Brewed in the Parti-Gyle Tradition, simcoe & amarillo highlight this dark beer, brewed exclusively with second runnings from Brau Brothers ALTernative Imperial ALT.
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Ratings by ovaltine:
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Rated by ovaltine from Indiana

3.75/5  rDev +3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Feb 02, 2015
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.5 by jpuetz from South Dakota

Aug 06, 2015
 
Rated: 3.4 by pkkosmatka from Minnesota

May 25, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by mikerieder from South Dakota

Jan 25, 2015
 
Rated: 3 by mothman from Minnesota

Oct 18, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by HoistinBrews from Minnesota

Oct 10, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by kalebharris from Minnesota

Jul 18, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by northcoastwolf from Wisconsin

Jul 06, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by jzlyo from Iowa

Jun 12, 2014
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Reviewed by morimech from Minnesota

3.6/5  rDev -1.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
Dark brown color with a finger of dense head that slowly settled to a thick cap. Heavy lacing is left down the glass.

Aroma is a combination of the hops that lend a grapefruit and pine scent, and the dark malt that has hints of chocolate and dark bread.

A little weak on the flavor. Neither the hops or malt gives a great deal of flavor. No ABV information can be found but I think it is in the 5% range. Hints of grapefruit, pine, semi sweet chocolate, and grain.

Somewhat thin body and a bit overcarbonated. A little prickly on the palate.

Brewed with second runnings. Not sure what beer those would be from. A lighter version of the black IPA style that is worth trying.
Jun 08, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Ristaccia from Nebraska

Jun 07, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by YalovaIA from Iowa

May 25, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by optimator705 from Minnesota

May 24, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by SD-Alefan from South Dakota

May 12, 2014
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Reviewed by superspak from North Carolina

4/5  rDev +9.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12 ounce bottle into pint glass, no bottle dating. Pours slightly hazy/cloudy very dark reddish brown color with a 1 finger dense light khaki head with good retention, that reduces to a small cap that lingers. Spotty foamy lacing clings on the glass, with some light streaming carbonation. Aromas of big grapefruit, tangerine, pineapple, lemon zest, orange peel, citrus rind, floral, grass, light pine, cocoa, roasted malt, toast, light coffee, and floral/roasted earthiness. Damn nice aromas with bright citrus/tropical hops with a fair amount of roasted malt balance; with great strength. Taste of big grapefruit, tangerine, pineapple, lemon zest, orange peel, citrus rind, pine, floral, grass, cocoa, roasted malt, toast, light coffee, light char, and floral/roasted earthiness. Good amount of pine/roasted bitterness on the finish; with lingering notes of grapefruit, tangerine, pineapple, lemon zest, orange peel, citrus rind, floral, grass, pine, cocoa, roast, toast, light coffee, light char, and floral earthiness on the finish for a good bit. Very nice complexity of bright citrus/tropical hops with moderate roasted malt balance; with a crisp malt/bitterness balance and no cloying flavors after the finish. Medium carbonation and body; with a smooth, crisp, moderately sticky, and slightly chalky mouthfeel that is nice. Alcohol is well hidden with minimal warming present after the finish. Overall this is a damn nice Black IPA. All around good complexity and balance of citrus/tropical hops and roasted malt flavors; and very smooth and crisp to drink. A very enjoyable offering.
May 11, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by durlta from Iowa

May 10, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by XmnwildX12 from Minnesota

May 08, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by DaveMiller from Minnesota

May 06, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Snow81 from Minnesota

Apr 30, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by OregonGrown7 from Oregon

Apr 29, 2014
Paradox Black IPA from Brau Brothers Brewing Co. LLC
Beer rating: 84 out of 100 with 25 ratings