Black Eye
Keegan Ales

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From:
Keegan Ales
 
New York, United States
Style:
Black IPA
ABV:
6%
Score:
85
Avg:
3.72 | pDev: 15.59%
Reviews:
7
Ratings:
34
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Aug 21, 2014
Added:
Sep 25, 2011
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  0
This is a black I.P.A (Get it? Black Eye P.A.) that first hits you with a big floral hop aroma that really invites you in. Upon tasting this beer, the chocolate malty flavor overtones take over the forefront of the pallet. It then returns to you and finishes with a traditionally big I.P.A. hop character. We’ve only brewed a limited supply so don’t miss your chance to try some and get knocked out with flavor.
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Rated: 3.5 by malfunxion from New York

Aug 21, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by hopsolutely from Canada (ON)

May 17, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by markgugs from New Jersey

Apr 20, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by WillieThreebiers from Connecticut

Jan 05, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by djrn2 from New Jersey

Nov 09, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by ygtbsm94 from Utah

Oct 24, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by acurtis from New Jersey

Oct 21, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by kjrod20 from New York

Sep 06, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by WheelsPSU from New Jersey

Aug 26, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by THECPJ from Delaware

Feb 20, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by JLapadura from New York

Feb 03, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by pknyc from New York

Dec 08, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by GeoffreyM from Pennsylvania

Nov 24, 2012
 
Rated: 3.75 by t0rin0 from California

Oct 17, 2012
 
Rated: 4.25 by sliverX from S. Georgia & S. Sandwich Isls.

Oct 06, 2012
 
Rated: 3 by Fahz from New York

Sep 13, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by Ralphs66 from New York

Aug 24, 2012
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Reviewed by CHickman from New York

3.97/5  rDev +6.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
On tap at the Lark in East Northport, NY: pours black color with brown around the edges, it had a creamy 1 finger tan head that faded slowly and left decent creamy lacing.

Smells of chocolate malt, caramel, cocoa powder, charcoal, floral hops, piney hops, lemon zest and peat moss; very nice combo of roasted malts and hops for nice balance.

Tastes of chocolate malt, burnt grains, caramel, cocoa powder, burnt wood or charcoal, floral hops, dark fruit, piney hops, lemon zest, citrus hops, light grapefruit and peat moss; trails off bitter with a chocolate flavor that's got lemon zest and shows decent balance even though the malts are very strong.

Mouthfeel is crisp and zesty, with a medium chewy body, average carbonation and a bitter finish. A very nice black IPA that leans more on the stout or porter side, but is still highly drinkable.

A very solid beer with enough malt and hops in it to keep it interesting and flavorful. I was at the bar with a bunch of people and 4 of had an enjoyed this beer so much that we all had seconds.
Aug 12, 2012
 
Rated: 2 by Jenray from Texas

Jun 13, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by joshtrich from New York

Mar 24, 2012
Black Eye from Keegan Ales
Beer rating: 85 out of 100 with 34 ratings