Otter Creek Black IPA
Otter Creek Brewing

Otter Creek Black IPAOtter Creek Black IPA
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From:
Otter Creek Brewing
 
Vermont, United States
Style:
Black IPA
ABV:
6%
Score:
86
Avg:
3.81 | pDev: 11.02%
Reviews:
271
Ratings:
861
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Aug 31, 2019
Added:
Oct 25, 2010
Wants:
  8
Gots:
  91
Traditionally untraditional, Black IPAs—also known as Cascadian Dark Ales or American Black Ales—originated here in Vermont under the auspices of American craft brewing pioneer Greg Noonan. This rich, delicious brew fuses pronounced hop aromas and darkly roasted malts in a style born in the Green Mountains.

60 IBU
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Ratings by Reagan1984:
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Reviewed by Reagan1984 from Massachusetts

4.53/5  rDev +18.9%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Enjoyed this up at Sunday River, ME on tap and loved it. Called Tully’s on the way back to Boston and picked up a six pack. As good in the bottle. One of my top two Black IPA’s. Excellent beer.
A gorgeous looking beer. Deep brown in color with some light entering at the edges. The head is a dull tan color and is thick and creamy. Rises above the rim, shows excellent retention and also leaves clumps of lace all over the glass.

Aroma hints to a nice balance between an assertive hop presence and also a wonderful dark roasted bounty. More pine comes through as well.

Balance, Balance. Nice assertive pine hop flavors and then to a nice dark roasted malt. Not burnt or ash like at all, but smooth, dark and inviting. Then the blend of the two with some dark chocolate laced in between.

Very smooth, but not creamy… A touch of substance in the mouth feel.

I just love this beer. It’s a great departure from a standard IPA and/or Stout. Not sure what you’re in the mood for? This fits the bill. I will get this whenever I can.
Mar 11, 2012
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.54 by generallee from Virginia

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Rated: 3.69 by Khaack from New York

Oct 28, 2017
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Reviewed by q33jeff from New Jersey

2.4/5  rDev -37%
look: 3 | smell: 1.75 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5
**
02/17/2013

Parking lot, Post Hockey. Bottle.

AROMA: Hops,Petrol
LOOK: didn't see much…..drank from bottle.
TASTE: Tar. Bread. Pretty flavorful and alcohol is masked well for an IPA.
FEEL: Medium body . some Liveliness

**
Feb 13, 2017
 
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Otter Creek Black IPA from Otter Creek Brewing
Beer rating: 86 out of 100 with 861 ratings