Player 1 loads up dark. Pouring deep mahogany with a creamy foam, this Black IPA fuses roasted malt character with bright, punchy hops. On the nose, expect rich coffee, dark chocolate, and toasted bread, boosted by waves of pine, citrus peel, and tropical fruit from a late hop hit.

On the palate, the game levels up — smooth roasted malts, wheat, oats and Marris otter malts are carefully blended to support a dark pint but create plenty of room for hops to shine. Layered Simcoe and Citra give depth of flavour with pine and citrus, perfectly balanced through traditional cask conditioning for a velvety, drinkable finish.

Finishing dry, complex, and endlessly moreish, this modern, hop-forward twist on a dark style is pure endgame satisfaction.