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Jan 9, 2014

Sierra Nevada DevESTATEtion Black IPA

Let’s start this review of Sierra Nevada DevESTATEtion Black IPA with the company’s own words on how this tasty brew came about: […]

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Aug 22, 2013

Smuttynose Noonan Black IPA

Huh, and here I though that the Black/Cascadian/Whatever IPA was a Northwestern concoction. Well, New Hampshire’s Smuttynose Brewing claim that their Noonan […]

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Aug 5, 2013

Maine Beer Company Weez

I think I may have just found my favorite Black IPA. It’s taken a few bottles through the past year or so […]

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May 13, 2013

Bear Republic Black Racer IPA

California’s Bear Republic Brewing make a couple of my all time favorite hop-forward beers in their Racer 5 IPA and Hop Rod […]

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Apr 19, 2013

Sweetwater Brewing Some Strange II

Just the other day, I published a post that had Sweetwater Brewing’s announcement that they had quadrupeled production with a revamp of […]

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Nov 12, 2012

Tommyknocker Hop Strike Black IPA

Tommyknocker Brewing’s Hop Strike isn’t just your typical black IPA. The 6.5% ABV and 78 IBU beer also has a welcome bit […]

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Oct 17, 2012

Firestone Walker Wookey Jack

Ah yes, the polarizing Black IPA. I can’t recall a style of beer that has caused as much of a scene as […]

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Sep 17, 2012

Odell Brewing Brings Back Mountain Standard Double Black IPA for Fall Season

Press Release Fall Brings Darker Days and Beer Odell Brewing’s Mountain Standard Double Black IPA returns with fall equinox Fort Collins, CO. […]

Apr 19, 2012

Samuel Adams Dark Depths

Along with a bottle of their Cinder Bock, I also picked up this bottle of Samuel Adams Dark Depths. And much like […]

Mar 8, 2012

Magic Hat Demo

The second sample I received from Magic Hat Brewing’s Spring seasonal mixed pack is Demo, a 6% ABV Black IPA. Comprised of […]

Jan 10, 2012

21st Amendment Back in Black

While I’m not a huge fan of black IPAs (or whatever you wish to call them), there have been a few that […]

Dec 5, 2011

Stone Brewing 15th Anniversary Escondidian Imperial Black IPA

I’ve had a few Black IPAs over the past couple of years as the style has grown. I’ve had some decent ones […]