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Coal Flower

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A bright nose and clean midnight malts emerge from the shadows; first sips catch flashes of citrus before giving way to cocoa and slowly blooming coffee warmth. Coal Flower is a 7% Black IPA whose rye cuts an unmistakably fine path through it all, completing an easy-drinking arrangement for the season.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus 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
chocolatecoffeemalty
chocolate
coffee
malty
clean
citrusy
spicy
Aroma
The nose opens bright and inviting, with candied citrus zest cutting through a foundation of dark roasted malt.
also:roasted,hoppy
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Coal Flower

◎ Appearance

Deep garnet-black with subtle translucence at the edges when held to light. A dense, tan head forms and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, lending gentle liveliness without aggression.

deep blacktan headfine lacingtranslucent at rim

◌ Aroma

The nose opens bright and inviting, with candied citrus zest cutting through a foundation of dark roasted malt. Coffee and cocoa undertones emerge gradually, grounded by a subtle spicy rye character that adds complexity without dominating. Clean and well-composed, with no harsh alcohol notes.

citrus zestroasted maltcoffee, cocoaspicy rye

◐ Taste

Citrus brightness hits first on the palate, then yields gracefully to chocolate and coffee notes that develop into a warm, creeping cocoa richness. The rye works through the mid-palate, contributing a fine, peppery spice that sharpens the otherwise smooth malt base. Bitterness is restrained at 60 IBU, present enough to frame the flavors but never harsh.

citrus entrychocolate, coffeesmooth maltcontrolled bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with cocoa and coffee lingering gently on the palate. Rye spice fades gracefully, leaving a warm, even aftertaste that invites the next sip.

dry finishlingering cocoawarm aftertaste
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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