Dark Ale VIII: Cthulu Is Defeated...
The North Brewery

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From:
The North Brewery
 
New York, United States
Style:
Black IPA
ABV:
7.5%
Score:
+8 ratings needed
Avg:
4.27 | pDev: 6.32%
Ratings:
2 | reviews: 1
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jan 15, 2014
Added:
Dec 31, 2013
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Dark Ale VIII: Cthulu is Defeated or Roosevelt Heads to Belgium; Crowned King of the World: A Cthulu Tale

Black IPA made with Belgian yeast.
Recent ratings and reviews.
 
Rated: 4 by tabhill from New York

Jan 15, 2014
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Reviewed by BurgeoningBrewhead from Pennsylvania

4.53/5  rDev +6.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.75
Poured into becker pint glass; black inky liquid with a moderate brown head.
Smells of raisins, cloves, dark malt, and piney hops.
Taste follows nose...I'm surprised how well the belgian yeast flavors of raisin, clove, and other fermented fruit blends with the hoppy flavors of herbal, pine, and citrus rind. It's really a great combination that I wouldn't have thought of before.
Mouthfeel is smooth as hell and relatively thick for the style. Makes the beer almost a sipper.
Overall, a great conclusion to the Dark Ale series and a delicious beer; this coming from someone who isn't a huge fan of belgian-style beers. Great stuff!
Jan 01, 2014