Cold War
Black Market Brewing Co.

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From:
Black Market Brewing Co.
 
California, United States
Style:
American IPA
ABV:
8%
Score:
+8 ratings needed
Avg:
4.06 | pDev: 1.48%
Ratings:
2 | reviews: 1
Status:
Inactive
Rated:
Feb 09, 2014
Added:
Jan 14, 2014
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  0
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Recent ratings and reviews.
 
Rated: 4 by StoutSnob40 from California

Feb 09, 2014
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Reviewed by mactrail from Washington

4.11/5  rDev +1.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Brewer describes this as a "red IPA." It could just as easily be a hoppy Amber Ale, and I've seen it described as an "Imperial Pale Ale." It's one of those contemporary hoppy brews that blur the categories. Color is a golden, reddish, brownish, amber with a handsome head in the

The deeply aromatic hop aroma and flavor are really sensational. Malty sweetness is substantial. Not as bitter as a lot of IPAs, and

A great way to showcase aromatic hops in a totally drinkable IPA. The aroma is a powerful presence to the bottom of the glass. This doesn't taste as strong as 8% ABV, but that's what the brewery insists on. From the big jug purchased at the brewery in Temecula.
Jan 14, 2014