Blackball Belgian IPA
Karl Strauss Brewing Company

Blackball Belgian IPABlackball Belgian IPA
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From:
Karl Strauss Brewing Company
 
California, United States
Style:
Belgian IPA
ABV:
8.5%
Score:
90
Avg:
4.04 | pDev: 10.64%
Reviews:
28
Ratings:
80
Status:
Retired
Rated:
May 21, 2015
Added:
Mar 04, 2011
Wants:
  17
Gots:
  10
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Ratings by Armand:
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Reviewed by Armand from California

4.47/5  rDev +10.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
This was actually a good beer. Had this when I went out for a beer to a bar with some friends, but there was nothing on tap that I'd like. I think there was amber Karl. I just went home and had this as I needed a beer, and wanted something good.

A: Blonde/brown with some light that snuck it.
S: Nice and hoppy.
T: This was actually really good. Citrusy.
M: Went down smooth.
O: Will have it again for sure. Wish this was on tap when I'm up for a good hoppy brew.
Jun 27, 2011
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.3 by facefox from California

May 21, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by yspiff from California

Nov 21, 2014
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Rated by Lard_City from California

4/5  rDev -1%
Great malt and hop nose. Very drinkable.
Nov 05, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by zestar from California

Nov 02, 2014
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Reviewed by myelo from Tennessee

4.25/5  rDev +5.2%
On tap at Strauss restaurant in downtown San Diego. Very interesting beer -- fruity spiciness with coriander and Belgian yeast with some malt backbone and citrus hops. Medium body with moderate ethanol warmth. Worth seeking out, at least on tap.
Oct 25, 2014
 
Rated: 4.44 by The_Mike_Hay from New York

Oct 20, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by OCSA_1978 from California

Oct 11, 2014
 
Rated: 4.12 by MickeyHops from California

Oct 11, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Bung from Michigan

Oct 07, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by anon from California

Sep 27, 2014
 
Rated: 4.17 by retry4z from California

Sep 26, 2014
 
Rated: 4.04 by anthony-martinez from California

Sep 26, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Obsidian from California

Sep 09, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by jjh19 from California

Sep 05, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by craft_is_king from California

Aug 16, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by jaredkc889 from California

Aug 05, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by BreweryRun from California

Jul 10, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by the_encinitan from California

Jul 10, 2014
 
Blackball Belgian IPA from Karl Strauss Brewing Company
Beer rating: 90 out of 100 with 80 ratings