Barnyard IPA Series--The Raccoon
Red Barn Brewing

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From:
Red Barn Brewing
 
Vermont, United States
Style:
Black IPA
ABV:
6.9%
Score:
+9 ratings needed
Avg:
4.25 | pDev: 0%
Ratings:
1 | reviews: 1
Status:
Active
Rated:
Oct 13, 2025
Added:
Jul 12, 2025
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While maybe not an intentional addition, raccoons are the stealthy night visitors to almost every barnyard. Just like the dark they visit under, this IPA adds in some dark malts to a classic IPA. The dark malts contribute a rich colour and subtle depth, but offer very little roasted flavour, allowing the bright citrus and pine notes from the hops to shine through along with the assertive bitterness of a West Coast IPA. At 6.9%, this Black IPA provides a satisfying and slightly warming finish, perfect for those chilly December evenings.

70 IBU
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Reviewed by talisen-crw from Canada (ON)

4.25/5  rDev 0%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
At my lady Pamela's house; canned and chilled, 473mL in a pint glass. From Erie Street Gastropub's bottle shop in nearby downtown Windsor. No date stamp or lot number. My fourth beer from the Blenheim, Ontario brewery, and for 2025. With Gracie the cat...
Oct 13, 2025