Blackheart
3 Floyds Brewing Co.

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From:
3 Floyds Brewing Co.
 
Indiana, United States
Style:
English IPA
ABV:
8.5%
Score:
90
Avg:
4.03 | pDev: 9.93%
Reviews:
387
Ratings:
1,369
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Sep 30, 2018
Added:
Mar 21, 2008
Wants:
  198
Gots:
  180
A throwback historical ale brewed when English IPA's were hopped up to last the long voyage from England to Colonial troops in India, using English malts, English hops, English yeast and aged slightly on toasted oak for a 19th century taste.

78 IBU
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Ratings by mikesgroove:
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Reviewed by mikesgroove from South Carolina

4.18/5  rDev +3.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
part of the epicness that was the halloween weekend of beer. the last few nights have kicked my ass in every way, but i got to try a bunch of goodies that have long haunted me. served chilled and poured into a 8 ounce taster, this one was consumed on 10/30/2010.

tried this one before the artic panzer and was quite impressed with it for sure. poured a lighter amber then i was expecting but with a huge head of white that coated the entirerty of the glass and left tons of lacing down the sides.

aroma was a fine mixture of light piney hops, hints of fresh grass and a touch of tea leaves as it warms. this carries over very well into the flavor as each sip starts with a nice bite of hops which quickly mellow into a fresh meadow like flavor with light earthy tones, grasses, light grains and a smooth, light and dry finish that was remarkably clean and drinkable.

overall i really liked this one. i ha no clue how strong it was which made it even better. drinks like a champ and went over quite well.
Oct 31, 2010
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.16 by StanleysCup from Maryland

Sep 30, 2018
 
Rated: 4.08 by bigpoppa67 from Wisconsin

Jul 22, 2018
 
Rated: 3.4 by jchanley from Illinois

Jul 14, 2018
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Reviewed by BSChief from Maryland

5/5  rDev +24.1%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Just simply a wonderful beer. Definitely not a session brew -- this one is for sipping and enjoying more slowly. For all the hops it boasts, it also possesses outstanding balance.
Jul 08, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by drstalker from Illinois

Jul 06, 2018
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Reviewed by VABA from Virginia

4.04/5  rDev +0.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
A-Pours a nice copper color with a generous head and lacing
A-Aroma has slight malty hints
T-The taste follows the nose with a slight malty flavor
M-A medium bodied well carbonated beer
O-A good take on the English style IPA
Jun 24, 2018
 
Rated: 4.1 by lemmy187 from Missouri

Jun 16, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by ultrasrs from Illinois

Jun 01, 2018
 
Rated: 3.75 by jonbonfondle from Minnesota

Dec 10, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by AyatollahGold from Indiana

Dec 10, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by GreenBayBA from Wisconsin

Oct 31, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by TheOakKing from New York

Oct 23, 2017
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Reviewed by Franziskaner from Missouri

4/5  rDev -0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Copper colored with a half inch of creamy and dense tan head. The aroma is of a hint of smoke and earthy hops. The flavor presents bold earthy hops, smoke, and finishes with a touch of vegetation and coppery and slightly dark malt. The mouth is dry, lightly resinous and sticky.
Oct 07, 2017
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Rated by Luscious_Malfoy from Illinois

4.28/5  rDev +6.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
half pint on tap at Floyd's
Oct 03, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by AngEo from Texas

Sep 27, 2017
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Reviewed by Sabtos from Ohio

3.34/5  rDev -17.1%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
Burnt amber with a white foam that dies to a thin blanket leaving bumpy lace.

Smell is corn, grapefruit, lime and fruity apple, with taste bringing graham, grapefruit, spicy pine and green tea via a frothy, crisp body and dry finish.
Aug 27, 2017
 
Rated: 3.79 by VaporDome from New York

Aug 25, 2017
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Reviewed by BierRunner from Ohio

4.1/5  rDev +1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Haven't had an English IPA in a while. Nice malty flavor with a nicely balanced bitterness but no pine or spruce. Very refreshing with a nice effervescence and a long finish.
Aug 19, 2017
 
Rated: 4.08 by Chuckdiesel24 from Illinois

Aug 14, 2017
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Beer rating: 90 out of 100 with 1369 ratings