Saratoga Black IPA
Mendocino Brewing Company

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From:
Mendocino Brewing Company
 
United States
Style:
Black IPA
ABV:
6%
Score:
88
Avg:
3.91 | pDev: 6.14%
Reviews:
3
Ratings:
13
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jan 19, 2017
Added:
Feb 09, 2013
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  2
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Ratings by Stevie_Janowski:
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Rated by Stevie_Janowski from Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -4.1%

Mar 05, 2013
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.57 by TheBeerdedCharmer from Pennsylvania

Jan 19, 2017
 
Rated: 3.73 by Mikexw from New York

Jun 14, 2015
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Reviewed by seedyone from New York

3.77/5  rDev -3.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
02/14/13 At Rattle N Hum , NYC. On tap. On the nose I was afraid this would be to hoppy for me but I was wrong (this uses up my 2012 chit). It was quite pleasant. Pushing the hop envelope for my liking, but no complaints all things considered.
Jan 31, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by probert from New York

Sep 01, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by TychoNDC from Colorado

Jun 09, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by sbangs from New York

May 17, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by magnusdave from New York

Feb 16, 2014
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Reviewed by dbrauneis from North Carolina

3.49/5  rDev -10.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Served on-tap at Rattle N Hum in New York, NY

A: Pours an opaque yet clear very dark amber (almost black) in color with some light to moderate amounts of carbonation and cola brown + garnet red highlights. The beer has a half finger tall tan head that reduces to a large patch of very thin film and a thin ring at the edges of the glass. Moderate amounts of lacing are observed.

S: Moderate aromas of roasted malts with some lighter notes of pine and earthy hops.

T: Similar to the smell, the beer starts out with moderate flavors of roasted malts and just the lightest hint of chocolate malts. That is followed by light to moderate mellow flavors of pine and earthy hops. Very light amounts of bitterness that fades rather quickly.

M: Medium bodied with moderate amounts of carbonation. Slightly thin.

O: In the range of black IPAs, this is much closer to the porter end than the IPA end - the hops flavors are very mellow and light, not very present at all. Enjoyable and easy to drink but not sure I would get it again.
Apr 14, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by beersvh23 from Illinois

Mar 14, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by nkeckhar from New York

Mar 10, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by rolltide8425 from Pennsylvania

Feb 13, 2013
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Reviewed by plaid75 from New York

4.24/5  rDev +8.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
On draft at The Lark, East Northport, NY.

Poured a deep dark amber hue with a one finger white head. There was good retention and lacing.

The smell featured piney hops and dry cocoa.

The taste consisted of a dry roasted malt, with elements of charcoal and coffee. There was a clean and distinctive secondary hop spice that brightened the flavor.

The mouthfeel was typical of the style.

Overall a a very tasty black IPA.
Feb 09, 2013
Saratoga Black IPA from Mendocino Brewing Company
Beer rating: 88 out of 100 with 13 ratings