Black IPA Double Dry Hopped
Birch's on the Lake Brewhouse & Supperclub

Brewer's notes: "Double Dry Hopped Black IPA 5.7%abv. Dry Hopped with over 4lbs/bbl of experimental HBC 438 hops that provide lots of coconut and pineapple flavors."

Here are notes about the aroma profile of HBC 438 hops: "Developed by Hop Breeding Company, HBC 438 is an experimental variety originating from the open pollination of YCR 123, a cultivar derived from the subspecies neomexicanus. It is the sister to the well-known experimental HBC 472 and exhibits many of the same characteristics. Specific aroma descriptors include mango, coconut, grapefruit, lemon grass and wood.
Vinnie Cilurzo and Russian River Brewing Company created Ron Mexico, a special HBC 438 beer exclusive.
Aroma: Specific descriptors include peachy stone fruit, tropical pineapple, and lime with herbal notes of cedar and coconut; exceptionally distinct and pleasant."

On tap at Birch's. Very dark body, tan cap, minimal lacing.
Quite a different aroma and taste. Picked out the herbal cedar notes, stone fruit, and pineapple. All aromas and tastes are subtle. Roasted notes, but no bitterness or burnt aroma or taste. Very spicy on the tongue however.
Pleasant, medium mouth feel.
Has specific hoppy notes based on the experimental hops used. Puzzling aroma and taste profiles.