Schlafly Black IPA | The Schlafly Tap Room
Brewed by:
The Schlafly Tap Room
Missouri, United States
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Style: American Black Ale
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 7.00%
Availability: Rotating
Notes / Commercial Description:
Our Black IPA combines the roasted malt flavors of porters and stouts with the bright hoppiness of the American IPA. The brew is dry hopped for additional flavor and aroma, without adding unnecessary bitterness.
According to brewer legend, Black IPA’s were first brewed in Vermont in the mid-1990’s. Like many modern American beer styles, this beer combines the traditions of classic European brews with the newer tradition of the American hop profile. The Brewers Association legitimized the style in 2010, when it was added to the Great American Beer Festival guidelines for the first time.
50 IBU
HISTOGRAM
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Ratings: 101 | Reviews: 14
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3.78/5 rDev -2.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Light black in color and not penetrable to light. There's a solid, frothy, 2 inch creamy brown head on top. I smell piney hops and dark malt. I'm tasting a nice blend of dark malt and resinous, piney hops. The mouth is dry and lightly sticky.
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look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Light black in color and not penetrable to light. There's a solid, frothy, 2 inch creamy brown head on top. I smell piney hops and dark malt. I'm tasting a nice blend of dark malt and resinous, piney hops. The mouth is dry and lightly sticky.
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3.68/5 rDev -5.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Had on tap at Max's (from notes on 6/21/13)
A: Pitch black with minimal head and ok lacing.
S: Nice spice flavor like most black IPAs
T: Nice burnt rye flavor. Dark profile with the hops. No real pine or citrus to note due to the strong spice flavoring, but a bit smoky.
M: A decent bit of carbonation with nice bubbles and crispness towards the end.
O: A strong offering and a good black IPA. Nice stuff.
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look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Had on tap at Max's (from notes on 6/21/13)
A: Pitch black with minimal head and ok lacing.
S: Nice spice flavor like most black IPAs
T: Nice burnt rye flavor. Dark profile with the hops. No real pine or citrus to note due to the strong spice flavoring, but a bit smoky.
M: A decent bit of carbonation with nice bubbles and crispness towards the end.
O: A strong offering and a good black IPA. Nice stuff.
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3.75/5 rDev -3.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
This is only the second Black IPA I've had, but I feel like this is a great example of one. It is the best I've ever had of the style, and I feel like it's going to remain that way no matter how many I try.
The jury is still out for me on this style. It was roasted, coffee, and chocolate flavors offset by a juicy, sweet, burst of fruit flavors. Not sure they go together though
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look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
This is only the second Black IPA I've had, but I feel like this is a great example of one. It is the best I've ever had of the style, and I feel like it's going to remain that way no matter how many I try.
The jury is still out for me on this style. It was roasted, coffee, and chocolate flavors offset by a juicy, sweet, burst of fruit flavors. Not sure they go together though
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4.14/5 rDev +6.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Schlafly Black IPA from The Schlafly Tap Room
Beer rating:
3.88 out of
5 with
101 ratings
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