Topic Archives: Black IPA
Metal Band Mastodon Gets Second Beer
Atlanta based metal band Mastodon has a second signature beer coming next month.
Their first offering hit shelves in Spring of 2012, brewed by Mahr’s Brau dubbed “Mastodon.” Release #1 wasn’t exactly as metal as you’d think; just a simple lager.
Enter #2 – Black Tongue Double Black IPA. This edition is a big imperial black IPA meant to be a palate crusher. Signature Brew describes this beer:
“Rumbling smoky notes are offset by the elixir of misbehaving punchy hops. Mosaic and Magnum hops to the front, with Carafa Special 3 Malt and Pale on the baseline. A beer for enjoying slowly, letting the bombardment of flavour and intensity hit your tongue and explode with every sip.”
Despite the band having Atlanta, Georgia origins, this IPA is not slated for United States distribution. You can order it through the brewery’s website.
Hoppin Frog Hop Heathen Returns
Perfect for Friday the 13th is Hoppin’ Frog’s Hop Heathen. This “heathen” is a black IPA that is as dark a midnight on the 12th. The brewery describes this brew as crisp black beer, with a lightly roasty and chocolatey character. ERP $8.99.
Hop Heathen is a distributed beer.
Style: Black IPA
Availability: 22oz bombers. Fall Seasonal
8.8% ABV
Wind Hurts Sierra Nevada Barley, New Beer Rises
The fall means that Sierra Nevada (Chico, CA) will release Estate Ale, featuring hops and malts grown at the brewery’s farm. 2013 would have been no different if it wasn’t for the weather. Beer is an agricultural production (hops, barley, etc). The Sierra Nevada Estate barley had a rough go of it this year. Days of high winds, and too much rain made the barley crop impossible to brew with. There will be some happy cattle that are going to chow down on it though.
If you have never met a brewer before, know this. They always find a way to release a beer. Thus, meet DevESTATEtion, a black IPA homage to the lost crop. Using the Estate organic hops, and two row pale malt from Great Western Malting, DevESTATEtion Black IPA will arrive in September. RIP Sierra Nevada barley 2013.
Style: Black IPA
Availability: 25.4 oz bottles
Arrival: September, 2013
6.7% ABV
This Is Sierra Nevada’s Beer Camp Sampler 2013
The next release of Sierra Nevada’s Beer Camp is upon us. Lucky attendees make a pilgrimage to Chico, California all year long to try their hand at brewing. The best of the best make it into a sampler pack. This August, look these beers in the 2013 edition (See L-R):
#93 IPA–This IPA sacrifices nothing for its drinkability, flexing big time flavor and complexity. The light color disguises the depth of the malt backbone, a pillar that balances the potent whole-cones of the piney-citrus Cascade and tropical fruit-like Citra hops.
#94 Belgian-style Black IPA–This beguiling black IPA takes a tropical detour with a dose of new world hops, featuring lemony Sorachi Ace and fruity Nelson Sauvin varieties. A Belgian yeast works with the exotic hop profile, emphasizing its complex and fruity flavors.
#95 Imperial Red Ale–Our aggressive Imperial Red Ale is a massive mix of smooth malts and West Coast hops that have no patience for the lupulin leery. This crimson beer starts with caramel-like malt flavor that can’t suppress the assertive, citrusy hop finale.
Sierra Nevada Beer Camp Beers are available in 12oz/12 pack cases, and very limited draft offerings.
Styles: IPA, Belgian-Style Black IPA, & Imperial Red
Arrival: August, 2013
Founders Pairs with Art Contest For Beer Series
Founders Brewing Company (Grand Rapids, MI) teamed up earlier this year with ArtPrize to be the official brewery sponsor. ArtPrize is an open art contest based in Founders hometown. That’s where this beer, and label come into play. For this year’s competition, Founders is debuting Inspired Artist Black IPA that comes with a very special label.
The artwork first – is Kevin O’Rourke. His artwork has been featured on concert posters for Sonic Youth & Flaming Lips. The beer? A black IPA. Inspired Artist Black IPA is brewed with black wheat malt and of course a ton of complimentary hops. Look for the debut across Michigan in August. Lovers of craft beer and art can look forward a one of these releases each year.
Style: Black IPA
Availability: 12oz bottles, Draft
Debut: 8/19/13
7.5% ABV, 88 IBUS
To OL Black Maria Aged in Chardonnay
Swamp Head Dark Water Hitting Bottles
Look who’s coming to bottles. Swamp Head Brewery, Gainesville’s premiere swamp themed beer wonderland, is putting Dark Water in bottles. The black IPA gets it’s dark malty flavor from chocolate wheat malt, giving the beer
Similar to a Black IPA, Darkwater boasts a bright, fresh hop profile that rests alongside a rich, dark chocolate malt profile. The flavors swirl and flow together to brin gyou a satisfying glass of hoppy dark water to take in with good friends.
Style: Black IPA
Availability: Draft, 750ml bottles (New)
Arrival: TBA (Bottles)
6.8% ABV
