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Boobytrap

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Dark, roasted malt character meets bright hop freshness: Boobytrap is a Black IPA, also known as Cascadian Dark Ale, and the favourite style of head brewer Wilco. Roasted barley and wheat plus oats for body form the base; Citra, Cascade, Mosaic, Idaho 7 and El Dorado bring classic citrus and grapefruit, a tropical edge and some resin. 6% ABV.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
dark30
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
roastedcitrusyhoppy
roasted
citrusy
hoppy
tropical
malty
resinous
Aroma
The nose opens with roasted barley and subtle charred grain notes, immediately joined by bright citrus—grapefruit pith and lemon zest—from the Citra and Cascade hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Boobytrap

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany to near-black pour with a dense, tan head that clings to the glass with good retention. The beer presents clear definition despite its dark coloration, with a moderate carbonation evident in steady bubble trails. Excellent lacing builds on the sides as you drink.

deep mahoganydense tan headgood lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with roasted barley and subtle charred grain notes, immediately joined by bright citrus—grapefruit pith and lemon zest—from the Citra and Cascade hops. A tropical undercurrent emerges from Mosaic and Idaho 7, with a resinous, piney backbone that keeps the dark malt character grounded rather than overwhelming.

roasted barleycitrus pithtropical edgeresinous pine

◐ Taste

Entry is full-bodied and smooth, with roasted malt anchoring the palate before bright citrus and grapefruit hop character cuts through cleanly. The mid-palate sustains a pleasant tropical fruitiness and herbal resin, while a moderate bitter bite builds toward the finish—assertive but not harsh, lasting around 30 seconds into the aftertaste.

roasted malt basecitrus and grapefruittropical fruitclean bitter edge

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-long with a lingering dryness and subtle resinous char. Bitterness fades gradually, leaving a pleasant roasted grain memory and a final whisper of citrus zest.

medium-long finishdrying resinroasted echo
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Black IPA

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