Mystic Infinity
Phase Three Brewing Company
- From:
- Phase Three Brewing Company
- Illinois, United States
- Style:
- Black IPA
Ranked #53 - ABV:
- 6.2%
- Score:
- 90
Ranked #13,293 - Avg:
- 4.08 | pDev: 5.15%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 5
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- May 08, 2026
- Added:
- Feb 10, 2021
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 1
SCORE
90
Outstanding
90
Outstanding
Black IPA with Simcoe and Amarillo hops.
This small batch IPA was brewed with debittered black malt for intense dark brown, near black color with restrained dark malt flavor and a splash of crystal rye and oats for creaminess and subtle sweetness. Hopped intensely with Amarillo and Simcoe for a big hit of citrus and pine.
A beautiful IPA built for winter and made to drink like our west coast inspired pale ales - bitter, big hop aromatics and refreshing.
This small batch IPA was brewed with debittered black malt for intense dark brown, near black color with restrained dark malt flavor and a splash of crystal rye and oats for creaminess and subtle sweetness. Hopped intensely with Amarillo and Simcoe for a big hit of citrus and pine.
A beautiful IPA built for winter and made to drink like our west coast inspired pale ales - bitter, big hop aromatics and refreshing.
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Reviewed by barnzy78 from Illinois
4.22/5 rDev +3.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
4.22/5 rDev +3.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
16oz can
L: dark brown ale with a foamy khaki head
S: cocoa, coffee, roasted barley, pine, citrus
T: roast & char, cocoa, fudge, coffee, dank pine, pithy citrus, earthy rye, nutty oats
F: fuller body, moderate carbonation, pungently bitter finish is met with some chocolatey sweetness on the finish
O: really good Black [Rye] IPA!
May 08, 2026L: dark brown ale with a foamy khaki head
S: cocoa, coffee, roasted barley, pine, citrus
T: roast & char, cocoa, fudge, coffee, dank pine, pithy citrus, earthy rye, nutty oats
F: fuller body, moderate carbonation, pungently bitter finish is met with some chocolatey sweetness on the finish
O: really good Black [Rye] IPA!
Reviewed by defunksta from Wisconsin
4.03/5 rDev -1.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
4.03/5 rDev -1.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Canned 1/16/26
Appearance: Pours a completely black color, opaque, with a strong tan head that lingers. SRM of 22. (4.00)
Aroma: Aromas of dark grains, with roasted citrus, pine, with hints of tropical notes underneath. (4.00)
Flavor: Flavor follows with dark grains balanced by orange citrus and tropical notes. Some bitter and roasted pine notes clean the palate. Finish is dry and clean. (4.00)
Feel: Medium body, appropriate carbonation. Bitter, roasty, and clean. (4.25)
Overall: A great Black IPA release from Phase Three with Amarillo and Simcoe to provide an orange and tropical balance to the dark grains and roast. Bitter, roasty, and drinks clean. Excellent for the style from Phase Three. (Rating: 4.03+)
Feb 21, 2026Appearance: Pours a completely black color, opaque, with a strong tan head that lingers. SRM of 22. (4.00)
Aroma: Aromas of dark grains, with roasted citrus, pine, with hints of tropical notes underneath. (4.00)
Flavor: Flavor follows with dark grains balanced by orange citrus and tropical notes. Some bitter and roasted pine notes clean the palate. Finish is dry and clean. (4.00)
Feel: Medium body, appropriate carbonation. Bitter, roasty, and clean. (4.25)
Overall: A great Black IPA release from Phase Three with Amarillo and Simcoe to provide an orange and tropical balance to the dark grains and roast. Bitter, roasty, and drinks clean. Excellent for the style from Phase Three. (Rating: 4.03+)
Rated by jzlyo from Iowa
3.99/5 rDev -2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
3.99/5 rDev -2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Aroma is hops and sweet bread/toast/hint of roasted malts. The flavor is roasted malts, fruit, a hint of chocolate and a very bitter hop/dry finish.
Mar 28, 2022
Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois
4/5 rDev -2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev -2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Released 3/3/22; drank 3/15/22 @ the Yarchives.
Black/brown appearance.
A violent pour yielded a huge, noisy tan head; a thick curtain of lace.
Medium roast coffee bean & orange citrus notes in the nose.
Medium mouthfeel.
Medium roast coffee bean & orange citrus flavors up front; dry yeast & faint booze heat notes on the finish.
Nice black IPA vibes; it will please fans of the style but not convert anyone.
Mar 16, 2022Black/brown appearance.
A violent pour yielded a huge, noisy tan head; a thick curtain of lace.
Medium roast coffee bean & orange citrus notes in the nose.
Medium mouthfeel.
Medium roast coffee bean & orange citrus flavors up front; dry yeast & faint booze heat notes on the finish.
Nice black IPA vibes; it will please fans of the style but not convert anyone.
Rated by Hopheadjeffery from Illinois
3.92/5 rDev -3.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.92/5 rDev -3.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Tasted in a pub glass from draft at Phase Three Brewing on February 13, 2021.
Apr 23, 2021
Reviewed by TMoney2591 from Illinois
4/5 rDev -2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev -2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Served from the can in a Gale Sayers shaker pint glass.
Been a minute since my last black IPA, here's hopin' it's a good one. It pours a deep midnight brown topped by a finger of light sandstone foam. The nose comprises pine resin, light grapefruit peel, a hint of flowers, and a strong backbone of roasted malts. The taste brings in more of the same, though much of the resin has been replaced with some surprisingly bright orange zest, helping maintain an impeccable balance between the hops and the roast. The body is a light medium, with a light moderate carbonation and a mildly drying finish. Overall, one of the better black IPAs I've yet had, one whose balance allows for a high level of drinkability. Not bad at all.
Feb 24, 2021Been a minute since my last black IPA, here's hopin' it's a good one. It pours a deep midnight brown topped by a finger of light sandstone foam. The nose comprises pine resin, light grapefruit peel, a hint of flowers, and a strong backbone of roasted malts. The taste brings in more of the same, though much of the resin has been replaced with some surprisingly bright orange zest, helping maintain an impeccable balance between the hops and the roast. The body is a light medium, with a light moderate carbonation and a mildly drying finish. Overall, one of the better black IPAs I've yet had, one whose balance allows for a high level of drinkability. Not bad at all.
Reviewed by 5toutman75 from Illinois
4.57/5 rDev +12%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
4.57/5 rDev +12%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
Canned 2/9/21
Consumed 2/21/21
Had this back to back with a Bells Black Heart and the MI blows it away. The smell is classic black IPA hop. The real kicker here though is the creamy mouthfeel and perfect hop bite. I would say if you don’t like the style, you won’t like this beer, but it’s world class in the style. I hope they make it regularly
Feb 21, 2021Consumed 2/21/21
Had this back to back with a Bells Black Heart and the MI blows it away. The smell is classic black IPA hop. The real kicker here though is the creamy mouthfeel and perfect hop bite. I would say if you don’t like the style, you won’t like this beer, but it’s world class in the style. I hope they make it regularly
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