El Gallo Negro
Sun King Brewing Company
- From:
- Sun King Brewing Company
- Indiana, United States
- Style:
- Black IPA
- ABV:
- 8%
- Score:
- 91
- Avg:
- 4.17 | pDev: 10.79%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 7
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Jan 11, 2021
- Added:
- Nov 23, 2009
- Wants:
- 6
- Gots:
- 2
SCORE
91
Outstanding
91
Outstanding
IBU: 80
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Reviewed by bd709nc from Indiana
4.06/5 rDev -2.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
4.06/5 rDev -2.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
This is the first black IPA i have ever tried. I was quite impressed with the flavor and appearance of this beer. It hides it's 8% abv very well. I would like to see it return.
Jan 11, 2021
Reviewed by Kegatron from Pennsylvania
3.75/5 rDev -10.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.75/5 rDev -10.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
32oz brewery filled growler. Pours black with a rich mocha head. Lots of sudsy lacing that sticks to the sides. Smells of chocolate and roasted coffee with floral and earthy citrus character mixed in. The taste is chocolate sweetness, roast and bitter earthy hops. Burnt notes come on strong in the finish. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with some crispness on the tongue and then more of a firm creaminess that slides along the back. This 8% ABV is very well hid. This was a solid Black IPA with the right mix of assertive flavors for the style and an extremely smooth body for the size. It packs a punch on the palate yet is still quite drinkable. I'm a fan.
Oct 21, 2013
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