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21st Amendment Back in Black

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A pitch-black IPA that treats hops and roast malt as equals. Piney, citrus-forward American hops sit on a dark, chocolate-and-espresso backbone — the bitterness comes from both sides. Named for the AC/DC record, it drinks like a stout wearing an IPA's aggressiveness. Loud, uncompromising, effortlessly cool.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
dark33
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppyroastedchocolate
hoppy
roasted
chocolate
piney
citrusy
malty
Aroma
Pine and grapefruit notes from American hops dominate the nose, layered over dark chocolate and espresso undertones from the roasted Malz base.
also:coffee,dark fruit,smoky
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,spicy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 21st Amendment Back in Black

◎ Appearance

A jet-black brew with minimal light transmission, crowned by a tan head of moderate density that leaves fine lacing on the glass. The carbonation is assertive, creating steady streams of fine bubbles that sustain the foam structure throughout the pour.

jet blacktan head with lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Pine and grapefruit notes from American hops dominate the nose, layered over dark chocolate and espresso undertones from the roasted Malz base. A subtle smokiness and hint of dark berry round out the composition, creating a complex and inviting bouquet that balances brightness with roasted depth.

piney, citrus-forwarddark chocolate, espressoroasted character

◐ Taste

The palate opens with assertive hop bitterness and citrus snap, immediately met by roasted malt flavors—chocolate, coffee, and subtle smoke. The full body carries both the resinous punch of the hops and the dark, earthy backbone equally through the mid-palate, neither surrendering ground to the other.

balanced hop-roast tensionchocolate, coffee notesfull-bodied, bitter

◑ Finish

A persistent, dry finish where both the hop bite and roasted malt character linger without one overpowering the other. The aftertaste holds traces of pine resin and dark chocolate with a lingering espresso note.

dry, persistentroasted & hoppy aftertaste
84
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
86
Appearance
82
Finish
81
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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About Black IPA

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What is a Black IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

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