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Labyrinth Black Ale

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An American black ale with assertive American hop character over a dark roasted malt base. Grapefruit, resin, and dark chocolate collide in this bold seasonal release.

ABV
9%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
dark38
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastedhoppychocolate
roasted
hoppy
chocolate
piney
citrusy
coffee
Aroma
Assertive American hop character leads with bright grapefruit zest and resinous pine notes.
also:dark fruit
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Labyrinth Black Ale

◎ Appearance

Deep black to opaque brown color with minimal light transmission. Dense, tan head forms quickly and maintains fine carbonation throughout the glass. The body appears full and substantial, with visible lacing clinging to the walls.

deep blackdense headopaque bodylasting lacing

◌ Aroma

Assertive American hop character leads with bright grapefruit zest and resinous pine notes. Beneath sits a dark roasted malt base offering cocoa and subtle coffee undertones. The aromatic profile balances herbaceous bittering hops against toasted grain depth.

grapefruit zestresinous pinedark roastcocoa notes

◐ Taste

Entry presents bold hop bitterness with citrus and pine hitting immediately. Mid-palate layers dark chocolate and roasted malt character, creating complexity against the lingering resin. The finish remains dry, with 60 IBU contributing a clean, sustained bitterness that accentuates the darker malt structure.

hop-forwarddark chocolatepine resindry finishbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

Long, drying finish with persistent pine and grapefruit notes. The roasted malt base provides a final chocolate and coffee note that fades gradually.

persistent bitternessdry aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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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