Hi-Wire Brewing Co. Asheville, NC
Notes:
Black I.P.A.
12oz Bottle
6.0% ABV
84 IBU
Appearance:
Pours an extremely dark brown…very dense looking brew…head is wispy and
a light mocha color…could have a bit more life, looks fairly standard…(3.5/5)
Smell: A soft
aroma at first, it really took me a few good sniffs to start detecting all
that’s going on here…roasted malts up front, I’m also getting a light
smattering of oatmeal and dry chocolate…maybe just a hint of lactose sweetness…hops
come through in the second phase bringing a nice piney bite and a touch of
grassy bitterness…(3.5/5)
Taste: Creamy,
roasted malts up front with a touch of oatmeal dryness…hops are flavorful, but
don’t necessarily come with a ton of bitterness…I’m picking up resinous pine,
light orange zest and a hint of grassiness…very well balanced…(3.75/5)
Mouthfeel:
Light to medium body…this brew has little carbonation and doesn’t bring
much fluff to the palate…a small disappointment…while being light and creamy, the
flavor does linger well after I swallow…a nice, mellow roasted malty blanket
lays across my tongue leaving me wanting more…(3.5/5)
Overall: Yum!
While this isn’t anything that will blow socks off, the flavor is very
drinkable and pleasant and very well balanced…it’s one of those brews that goes
well with a night in with the misses while watching comedies on hulu…it would
also go well with a board game…Hi-Wire is making some solid brews and this is
another in the line…recommended for craft beer drinkers, find this at your
local bottle shop and enjoy! (3.75/5)
Score:
(3.61/5)
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