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Labyrinth Black Ale if you want a full-throttle Black IPA experience,
Mothman Black IPA if you want something more approachable.
Both hit 60 IBU, but Labyrinth's 9% ABV brings serious alcohol warmth and roasted grain backbone—it's built for sipping and contemplation. Mothman at 6.7% stays lighter on its feet, letting the hop bite breathe without the boozy weight. Neither's a compromise; they're just different philosophies on the same style.
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Beer DNA
Body
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Sweetness
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In words
Labyrinth Black Ale
Labyrinth hits hard right away—charred malt upfront, almost smoky in the best way, followed by a resinous pine hop bitterness that doesn't quit. There's real body here, almost creamy despite the blackness, and the 9% ABV adds this warm, slightly boozy finish that lingers. Feels substantial in your mouth, like drinking something that demands attention.
Mothman Black IPA
Mothman's leaner and meaner—the roasted character is there but more refined, almost chocolate-forward compared to Labyrinth's smoke. Same 60 IBU hits with sharp, grassy hop notes that feel crisper because there's less alcohol bulk behind them. Drinks faster, easier to session, but doesn't sacrifice bitterness or that dark malt complexity.
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Only Labyrinth Black Ale
Shared character
Only Mothman Black IPA