Black Magic Rye P.A.
Iron Springs Pub & Brewery

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From:
Iron Springs Pub & Brewery
 
California, United States
Style:
Black IPA
ABV:
8%
Score:
+8 ratings needed
Avg:
4.54 | pDev: 4.63%
Ratings:
2 | reviews: 1
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Mar 29, 2012
Added:
Nov 29, 2010
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  0
No description / notes.
Recent ratings and reviews.
 
Rated: 4.75 by gleemonger from California

Mar 29, 2012
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Reviewed by monkeylovebeer from California

4.32/5  rDev -4.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Now this is a pint of different color--OK, it's actually the same color (blacker than black) as the Mocha Porter, and the tight head, although a third as thick, does look a little milkshakey, but that where the similarity ends.

The nose this beer throws is all hops: Simcoe, Citra, and Amarillo all up front and heady. I went into this one blind, but upon first sip, I realized I was drinking the thickest, toastiest, Black IPA I ever had. Iron Springs uses 100 pounds of chocolate rye malt per batch, and that roasted character anchors the high BTUs very nicely.

This is a new one on the board, and I hope it sticks around a long time.
Nov 29, 2010