Black Hog Down
Black Hog Brewing Co.
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- From:
- Black Hog Brewing Co.
- Connecticut, United States
- Style:
- IPA - Black / Cascadian Dark Ale
- ABV:
- 7.5%
- Score:
- 84
- Avg:
- 3.67 | pDev: 17.98%
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Feb 02, 2018
- Added:
- Dec 10, 2014
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 6
SCORE
84
Good
84
Good
Notes:
None
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4.06/5 rDev +10.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
by CTHomer from Connecticut
A: opaque; cola brown with lighter brown along the edges; 1 finger medium tan head that receded to a splotchy cap; very nice lacing;
S: citrus first, then bittersweet chocolate;
T: citrus and roasted grain up front, then bittersweet chocolate through the finish; mild to moderate bitterness at the end; a little coffee in the aftertaste;
M: medium bodied; moderate carbonation; moderately dry finish;
O: I liked it from the first sniff, but the complexity of the flavor grew with each sip;
Feb 02, 2018
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
by CTHomer from Connecticut
A: opaque; cola brown with lighter brown along the edges; 1 finger medium tan head that receded to a splotchy cap; very nice lacing;
S: citrus first, then bittersweet chocolate;
T: citrus and roasted grain up front, then bittersweet chocolate through the finish; mild to moderate bitterness at the end; a little coffee in the aftertaste;
M: medium bodied; moderate carbonation; moderately dry finish;
O: I liked it from the first sniff, but the complexity of the flavor grew with each sip;
Feb 02, 2018
4.25 by Zeke6670 from New Jersey on Dec 26, 2017
3.07/5 rDev -16.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
by nuggetlover from Pennsylvania
from a can into my TH teku
pours black- not motor oil, but darker than cola. serious lacing from the light tan head.
smells.... bad. almost like ammonia.
I try it anyway. bitter, roasted coffee. no cat piss. but I can't finish.
Apr 17, 2017
look: 4.25 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
by nuggetlover from Pennsylvania
from a can into my TH teku
pours black- not motor oil, but darker than cola. serious lacing from the light tan head.
smells.... bad. almost like ammonia.
I try it anyway. bitter, roasted coffee. no cat piss. but I can't finish.
Apr 17, 2017
4.04/5 rDev +10.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
by TheManiacalOne from Rhode Island
On-tap 1/27/2017 at Natty Greene’s Tavern in North Attleboro, MA, served in a tulip glass.
A: The beer is a deep brown color, with a short dense off-white head that fades slowly and leaves a thick lace on the glass.
S: The aroma contains floral hops, roasted malts, chocolate, coffee and some citrus.
T: The taste starts out bready with a hearty roasted malt character up front followed by a good burst of floral hops bitterness. Some sweet flavors of chocolate, coffee and citrus bring a good balance. The after-taste is slightly bready and slightly hoppy.
M: Crisp and a little smooth, medium body, medium carbonation, finish is slightly sticky.
O: Tasty, goes down easily, not too filling, good kick, good representation of style, this is a solid beer to drink for a while if you’re in the mood for the style.
Jan 28, 2017
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
by TheManiacalOne from Rhode Island
On-tap 1/27/2017 at Natty Greene’s Tavern in North Attleboro, MA, served in a tulip glass.
A: The beer is a deep brown color, with a short dense off-white head that fades slowly and leaves a thick lace on the glass.
S: The aroma contains floral hops, roasted malts, chocolate, coffee and some citrus.
T: The taste starts out bready with a hearty roasted malt character up front followed by a good burst of floral hops bitterness. Some sweet flavors of chocolate, coffee and citrus bring a good balance. The after-taste is slightly bready and slightly hoppy.
M: Crisp and a little smooth, medium body, medium carbonation, finish is slightly sticky.
O: Tasty, goes down easily, not too filling, good kick, good representation of style, this is a solid beer to drink for a while if you’re in the mood for the style.
Jan 28, 2017
4.07/5 rDev +10.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
by sulldaddy from Connecticut
Pouring a cellar temp 16 oz can into a large snifter. The beer pours a deep cola brown color with fluffy tan head of 4 cm. The head fades slowly to a single large fluffy island and leaves windowpane lattice on my glass.
There is a bit of a grassy and roasted malt and a bit of dark chocolate with some dank resinous notes mixed together in a balanced nose of malt and hops. In general the nose is a little mild for the beer.
The first sip reveals an average body with fine and tingly carbonation that rolls across my palate. The texture is smooth and a little sticky after each swallow with a coating on my palate.
Flavor is roasted almost charred malt with again the dark chocolate. I get a little resiny hops that lingers long after each swallow. The slightly burnt note is also present after the swallow. I dont get any of the booze from the 7.5% on this brew. I get a mix of burnt coffee and pine when I burp after the beer is almost empty from my glass. This is an interesting brew that is fairly robust in flavor. Im glad to have tried it and would buy it again if I saw available.
Jan 08, 2017
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
by sulldaddy from Connecticut
Pouring a cellar temp 16 oz can into a large snifter. The beer pours a deep cola brown color with fluffy tan head of 4 cm. The head fades slowly to a single large fluffy island and leaves windowpane lattice on my glass.
There is a bit of a grassy and roasted malt and a bit of dark chocolate with some dank resinous notes mixed together in a balanced nose of malt and hops. In general the nose is a little mild for the beer.
The first sip reveals an average body with fine and tingly carbonation that rolls across my palate. The texture is smooth and a little sticky after each swallow with a coating on my palate.
Flavor is roasted almost charred malt with again the dark chocolate. I get a little resiny hops that lingers long after each swallow. The slightly burnt note is also present after the swallow. I dont get any of the booze from the 7.5% on this brew. I get a mix of burnt coffee and pine when I burp after the beer is almost empty from my glass. This is an interesting brew that is fairly robust in flavor. Im glad to have tried it and would buy it again if I saw available.
Jan 08, 2017
3.51/5 rDev -4.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.25
by tigg924 from Massachusetts
Had on tap: Pours clear, dark brown in color with one inch head. Taste is pine, charred malt, and dark chocolate. Decent, above average American black ale. Nothing I would rush out for, but nothing I would pass on if offered to me either.
Mar 28, 2016
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.25
by tigg924 from Massachusetts
Had on tap: Pours clear, dark brown in color with one inch head. Taste is pine, charred malt, and dark chocolate. Decent, above average American black ale. Nothing I would rush out for, but nothing I would pass on if offered to me either.
Mar 28, 2016
3.19/5 rDev -13.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
by BillyGam from Connecticut
Great with lunch @ GW Carsons with a lamb burger
Mar 10, 2016
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
by BillyGam from Connecticut
Great with lunch @ GW Carsons with a lamb burger
Mar 10, 2016
3.97 by braican from Massachusetts on Dec 28, 2015
4.98 by bkalkreuth from Connecticut on Dec 20, 2015
3.54 by CTJman from Connecticut on May 27, 2015
4.04 by kdoolin from Connecticut on Mar 08, 2015
3.74 by Kmlund from Massachusetts on Mar 05, 2015
3.43/5 rDev -6.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
by 31Sam13 from New Hampshire
I liked the slightly kitschy name, but this is nothing to write home about.
Mar 01, 2015
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
by 31Sam13 from New Hampshire
I liked the slightly kitschy name, but this is nothing to write home about.
Mar 01, 2015
3.84 by HopsHopenstein from Connecticut on Feb 07, 2015
3.74 by Burkbom23 from Connecticut on Jan 28, 2015
3.68 by WillieThreebiers from Connecticut on Jan 15, 2015
3.74 by Davepoolesque from Massachusetts on Jan 05, 2015
4.25 by AGust82 from Connecticut on Jan 04, 2015
3.48 by psweendogg from Connecticut on Jan 03, 2015
4 by batch19 from Connecticut on Dec 31, 2014
3.84 by Matty123 from Connecticut on Dec 21, 2014
3.69/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
by PicoPapa from Connecticut
On tap at Plan B. Pours a pitch black color with an inch of khaki head. Some lacing. The aroma is chocolate, roasted malts, and espresso. The taste is chocolate syrup, roasted malts, espresso, earth and charcoal. Not much in the way of hops on this one, tastes more like a porter. Still pretty good though. Some warming alcohol. Medium bodied. Overall, nothing special but decent enough.
Dec 15, 2014
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
by PicoPapa from Connecticut
On tap at Plan B. Pours a pitch black color with an inch of khaki head. Some lacing. The aroma is chocolate, roasted malts, and espresso. The taste is chocolate syrup, roasted malts, espresso, earth and charcoal. Not much in the way of hops on this one, tastes more like a porter. Still pretty good though. Some warming alcohol. Medium bodied. Overall, nothing special but decent enough.
Dec 15, 2014
3.5 by beerfootfreak from Connecticut on Dec 14, 2014
3.25 by Casterbridge from Connecticut on Dec 13, 2014
1/5 rDev -72.8%
by Greg2977 from Connecticut
Rarely have I ever had to send a beer back. This is one of those beers that I did send back. Upon the beer arriving at the table, I noticed a very unpleasant odor. It was the beer. If you have ever owned a cat, you will be familiar with the scent. Litter boxes all around the country are full of this odor. I have never had a beer smell like this in the past. I braved the scent and tasted it, not a good idea. You should avoid this one like the plague!
Dec 13, 2014
by Greg2977 from Connecticut
Rarely have I ever had to send a beer back. This is one of those beers that I did send back. Upon the beer arriving at the table, I noticed a very unpleasant odor. It was the beer. If you have ever owned a cat, you will be familiar with the scent. Litter boxes all around the country are full of this odor. I have never had a beer smell like this in the past. I braved the scent and tasted it, not a good idea. You should avoid this one like the plague!
Dec 13, 2014
3.5 by grahuba from Connecticut on Dec 12, 2014
Black Hog Down from Black Hog Brewing Co.
Beer rating:
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26 ratings