Hoppy, caramel aroma, dark burgundy in color with an off white head. Intense flavors of citrus hops, and complex notes of nuts, berries and mocha. It finishes long and lingers for at least 15 seconds. A lively seasonal ale, assertively hopped, dark in color, and festive in taste. Debuting in November 2009, in honor of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics. Brewed with 2-Row, Munich, C-120, C-150, Kilncoffee, and Carofa’s Special 2 malts. Hop bill comprises Newport, Horizon, Simcoe, Continental, Crystal 90, Amarillo, and Rogue Farm Willamette. Free range coastal waters and top-fermenting Pacman yeast complete the recipe. No chemicals, preservatives, or additives. 16.5P, 68IBU, 77.7AA, 36L.
Beer Ratings and Reviews:
[1] Review by Cybercat from Atlanta, GA, USA who has tried this beer once. (12/24/2011 11:15:59 PM)
"Pours a deep, opaque, stout-like sable with a nice tan head that leaves behind some average lacing. Aroma is seriously hoppy, having a firm evergreen tone like fresh-cut pine wood. Bold flavor has considerable hoppiness and some bitterness with woody and earthy notes and just a hint of caramel. Firm-bodied texture is fairly fizzy and leaves a tingly, slightly smoky finish. Go mad!"
Aroma:
9/10
Appearance:
10/10
Mouthfeel:
9/10
Flavor:
9/10
Overall:
9/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.6)
Sampled: Forced Draught Sample Size: 16oz @ $6 Unit Cost: $6 per Pint
[2] Review by RJA from Palm Springs, FL, USA who has tried this beer once. (12/11/2011 5:06:11 PM)
"A nice mahogant colored beer with a really impressive frothy light beige head. There's good hang time on this one. Great lacing. Heavy film aside the glass and thick ringlet. The profile in the nose is piney-citric. To that in the flavoring add a sweet simple roastiness. Light bodied is the downside."
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
10/10
Mouthfeel:
5/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.8)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 22oz @ $6.99 Unit Cost: $5.08 per Pint
[3] Review by Jabah from Fort Pierce, FL, USA who has tried this beer once. (12/9/2011 10:13:59 AM)
"I wouldn't really call this a black IPA. More of a medium to dark brown color. The style seems to be one of those hybrid IPAs, but more like one of those Belgian-IPA crosses vs. Black IPA. I enjoyed it, reminded me of some of Lagunitas hybrids. Again, good beer...just a little pricey...as it is Rogue."
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.9)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $6.99 Unit Cost: $9.32 per Pint
[4] Review by slowrunner77 from Reno, NV, USA who has tried this beer once. (7/21/2011 1:32:26 AM)
"decent representation of the style. looks more like a brown ale, but a little fuller in body. pretty good balance of roasted malt and citrus hops in nose and flavor. not a standout, but enjoyable."
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
6/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.4)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[5] Review by bluesandbarbq from Oak Ridge, TN, USA who has tried this beer once. (1/2/2011 6:50:16 PM)
"My first "Black IPA" - deep ruby mahogany pour with a thick tight creamy head leaving copious amounts of lacing. Aromas of citrus and earthy hops, toasted malts, very slight blackberries. Taste is much as the aroma with the citrus hops bitter forward and lingering with some roasted malts and very slight berries. Pretty good stuff."
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.7)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 22oz @ $5.99 Unit Cost: $4.36 per Pint
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