Demo
Magic Hat Brewing Company

DemoDemo
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From:
Magic Hat Brewing Company
 
Vermont, United States
Style:
Black IPA
ABV:
6%
Score:
78
Avg:
3.43 | pDev: 15.16%
Reviews:
145
Ratings:
435
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Mar 03, 2022
Added:
Jan 13, 2011
Wants:
  6
Gots:
  32
Demo is a deliciously dark lick of an India Pale Ale. It’s medley of roasted malts and heady hops will have your senses dancing to the beat of a different I.P.A.

45 IBU
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Rated: 3.29 by TMoney2591 from Illinois

Mar 03, 2022
 
Rated: 3.69 by Nurt20 from Illinois

Jan 21, 2019
 
Rated: 3.5 by 1971bernat from Virginia

Jan 02, 2018
 
Rated: 3.55 by heerboth from Pennsylvania

Jul 16, 2017
 
Rated: 2.94 by AJmon13 from Ohio

Jun 09, 2017
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Reviewed by CTHomer from Connecticut

3.2/5  rDev -6.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3
A; opaque; very dark brown; 1 finger medium brown head that receded to a very thin cap; nice lacing;

S: roasted grain and bittersweet chocolate; no hop character;

T: not a lot of flavor; what's there follows the nose; mild to moderate bitterness at the end;

M: medium bodied; moderate carbonation; moderately dry finish;

O: not enough hop character in either the aroma or flavor;
May 18, 2017
 
Rated: 3.05 by jibrahim414 from California

Mar 25, 2017
 
Rated: 2.7 by Exeggutor from New Hampshire

Mar 20, 2017
 
Rated: 3.74 by brewnme from Maine

Mar 17, 2017
 
Rated: 3.52 by djrn2 from New Jersey

Mar 11, 2017
 
Rated: 3.35 by Timc32 from Michigan

Mar 10, 2017
 
Rated: 2.94 by electrobop from Massachusetts

Jan 27, 2017
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Reviewed by jjamadorphd from Florida

3.31/5  rDev -3.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 2 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
I had a devil of a time trying to find this brew on Beer Advocate, so here I have added it...

Though it doesn't pour "black" it does pour dark, and it has a decent head and very good lacing down the pint glass. The smell was underwhelming, in that I couldn't pull anything out of note. The feel was crisp, smooth, and very drinkable, which I could say the same thing about the taste - decent enough to down more than one in one sitting. Overall, I wasn't overly impressed, but I wasn't disappoint. I am glad I have several of these to enjoy and I'm definitely looking forward to it.
Jan 22, 2017
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Reviewed by Hopheadjeffery from Illinois

3.74/5  rDev +9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Tasted in a Spiegelau IPA glass from a 12 oz bottle on January 15, 2016. Look is opaque brown with a tan head and some lingering lacing. Smell is hoppy with chocolate and deep roasted malt aromas. Taste is hoppy, some spice notes with chocolate and dark roasted malt flavors. Feel is medium to light in body with a clean dry finish. Worth a try.
Jan 15, 2017
 
Rated: 3.19 by breardon1776 from New York

Jan 12, 2017
 
Rated: 3.93 by billybob from Massachusetts

Jan 06, 2017
 
Rated: 1.44 by BMBCLT from South Carolina

Jan 05, 2017
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Reviewed by ScruffySouthpaw from New York

3.71/5  rDev +8.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Served in a pint glass from a 12oz bottle.

Appearance: Thin black body with medium to heavy bubbles on the body. Tan head drops quick after a sip.

Smell: Light malts.

Taste: Bitter and malty, light smoked feel makes you think bit of meat inside a fireplace.

Mouth: medium carbonation, dry feel at the end. Comes off a light sour.

Overall: Descent beer but there's much room for improvement. I can think of a few better black IPAs I'd rather grab. Always in a glass, Salud!
Dec 31, 2016
 
Rated: 3.65 by Karenremom from New York

Dec 26, 2016
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Reviewed by scotorum from Massachusetts

3.69/5  rDev +7.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
MAGIC HAT DEMO BLACK IPA 12/24/16

Poured from the 12 oz. bottle into a Lawson's stemmed tulip.

a; Nearly opaque black with some clear buy at the bottom. Finger thick offwhite head receded to thin surface foam and patchy lacing.

s: Slight roasty malt.

t; Follows the nose with a light hope bite.

m; Medium, good body and carbonation tingle.

o; A mild black IPA, drinkable and pleasant.
Dec 26, 2016
Demo from Magic Hat Brewing Company
Beer rating: 78 out of 100 with 435 ratings