Firestorm Black IPA
Big Storm Brewing Company - Odessa
- From:
- Big Storm Brewing Company - Odessa
- Florida, United States
- Style:
- Black IPA
Ranked #165 - ABV:
- 5.8%
- Score:
- 85
Ranked #28,210 - Avg:
- 3.74 | pDev: 9.63%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 3
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Mar 26, 2023
- Added:
- Oct 20, 2013
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 5
SCORE
85
Very Good
85
Very Good
The intense flavor of this black IPA comes from a base of Equinox and Amarillo hops. While the citrus aroma of the Amarillo dances with the cedar flavor of the Equinox, a complex malt bill featuring wheat, Crystal and roasted malts provide the perfect backbone to complement the premium blend of West coast hop.
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Reviewed by jeffdr123 from Florida
3.96/5 rDev +5.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.96/5 rDev +5.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Fascinating beer. Pours the color of coca cola. Everyone enjoyed the sweet taste, roasted nuts and light coffee, with hops to create a little tension between the flavors.
Dec 04, 2016Rated by goodshiz from Florida
4.29/5 rDev +14.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.29/5 rDev +14.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
I waited a long time to try this beer because I thought it was going to be scary hoppy. Don't make my same mistake TRY IT NOW.
Dec 21, 2014Reviewed by Llcruserll from Florida
4.18/5 rDev +11.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
4.18/5 rDev +11.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
This black IPA is tamed down a little in the bitterness compared to this breweries regular IPA. This is a prime example of a black IPA. The one thing that really surprises me with this flavorful beer is how strong it is. I have never had a beer under 6% with is much of a kick. But it is not too much, this is so well balanced that the strong alcohol flavor is very enjoyable, I would say this is one of my top three picks for the style of beer that it is.
Jul 03, 2014
Reviewed by macrosmatic from Florida
3.77/5 rDev +0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.77/5 rDev +0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Reviewed from notes. Had on-tap at Mr. Dunderbak's. Served in a pint glass.
A: Essentially black and opaque, with a thin tan head and medium visible carbonation.
S: A fairly low amount of aroma, especially for style. A touch of roasted malts and some resinous hoppiness - but even that takes some work.
T: Roasted malts with accompanying bitterness, resinous and citrus rind hop bitterness. This doesn't have huge hop flavors, but there is a decent alpha-bitterness underneath the big malt bill. Moderate lingering bitterness in the hang.
M: Full-bodied for style, moderate carbonation sensation. The alcohol is noticeable but not overly hot.
O: A decent black IPA, easy to drink - but nothing to make it particularly special.
Jun 17, 2014A: Essentially black and opaque, with a thin tan head and medium visible carbonation.
S: A fairly low amount of aroma, especially for style. A touch of roasted malts and some resinous hoppiness - but even that takes some work.
T: Roasted malts with accompanying bitterness, resinous and citrus rind hop bitterness. This doesn't have huge hop flavors, but there is a decent alpha-bitterness underneath the big malt bill. Moderate lingering bitterness in the hang.
M: Full-bodied for style, moderate carbonation sensation. The alcohol is noticeable but not overly hot.
O: A decent black IPA, easy to drink - but nothing to make it particularly special.
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