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Back In Black

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🌍 Spain · Black IPA · One of 1 Black IPAs in hopIQ

Naparbier's most iconic beer — a Black IPA with the darkness of a stout and the hop intensity of an IPA. Dark chocolate and smoke on the nose, roasted malt on entry, then an explosion of resinous American hops with citrus and pine. BeerAdvocate 89. 5,275+ Untappd ratings at 3.8. The benchmark Spanish Black IPA.

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions

hoppy
100%
bitter
75%
roasted
63%
dark
63%
pine
50%
crisp
50%
malty
45%
chocolate
38%
dry
30%
medium-bodied
25%
tropical
25%
floral
25%
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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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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Back In Black

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

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