Very dry and assertively bitter.
The grain stays in the background so every note the beer offers can come from the hops.
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.
◌ 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.
◐ 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.
◑ Finish
Long, drying finish with persistent pine and grapefruit notes. The roasted malt base provides a final chocolate and coffee note that fades gradually.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Labyrinth Black Ale
Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
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.
Food Pairing
What to eat with Labyrinth Black Ale
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
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same roasted, hoppy, chocolate character as Labyrinth Black Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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