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Piney hops and roasty malts collide in this black IPA, which shows a citrus note, a big aroma and a deep dark color at 6.5% ABV. It is a seasonal brewed for hop lovers and for cold Texas weather. The label's call is to turn it up, and the flavor is bold from first sip.

ABV
6.5%
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
pineyroastedhoppy
piney
roasted
hoppy
citrusy
malty
resinous
Aroma
The nose opens with assertive pine and resinous hop character, followed by roasted malt notes that ground the composition.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mayhem

◎ Appearance

Deep garnet to near-black in the glass, presenting a dense, opaque body typical of the style. A tight, tan head forms readily and clings to the glass walls with good persistence. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, contributing to a refined visual structure.

deep garnet-blackopaquepersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with assertive pine and resinous hop character, followed by roasted malt notes that ground the composition. Citrus undertones emerge in the mid-aroma, creating brightness against the darker, earthier base. The overall impression is bold and layered, with hop volatiles dominating the sensory profile.

piney, resinous hopsroasted maltcitrus lift

◐ Taste

Entry brings forward the roasted character alongside immediate pine bitterness, neither overshadowing the other. Mid-palate develops citrus and subtle herbal notes that keep the beer lively, while the roasted malts provide weight and complexity. Bitterness is pronounced but structured, finishing with a lingering dry quality from both malt and hop tannins.

roasted-pine balancecitrus complexitydry, gripping finish

◑ Finish

The finish is sustained, with resinous hop bitterness persisting into the aftertaste alongside a faint roasted dryness. Citrus notes fade gracefully, leaving the palate with a clean, slightly astringent quality that invites the next sip.

persistent bitternessclean dryness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
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

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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