Covert h'Ops

Old Bust Head Brewing Company in Warrenton, Virginia, United States 🇺🇸

IPA - Black / Cascadian Dark Regular

Score

6.96

ABV: 6.7%

IBU: 90

Ticks: 5

Hidden behind the dark exterior of our Covert h’Ops Black IPA are layers on layers of complex hops. A strong bitterness of pine and grapefruit from kettle additions of CTZ, Northern Brewer, and Cascade hops compliments flavors of dark chocolate and roasted espresso from the malts, while a generous dry-hopping of Mosaic and Cascade hops lends an unexpected tropical and floral hop aroma. Covert h’Ops Black IPA is a perfect tribute to the secret intelligence operators who used to occupy our brewery buildings!

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7.9

nimbleprop (16838) reviewed Covert h'Ops from Old Bust Head Brewing Company 9 years ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

Sampled at the brewery, pours a fairly dark brown, slightly watery, with some lacing off white head. Nose is quite nice and spot on for style, pine and soap and bread crust. Flavor has more roast, chicory, some light pine needle, toast. Dry finish. Very drinkable.

Tried on 16 Jun 2016 at 11:25

7.1

iphonephan (11573) reviewed Covert h'Ops from Old Bust Head Brewing Company 10 years ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5

On draft at the brewery. Pours a clear dark cola with a creamy tan head. Coffee nose. Flavors of charred chicory. Bitter finish.

Tried from Draft on 24 Oct 2015 at 15:41

Drake (22940) reviewed Covert h'Ops from Old Bust Head Brewing Company 10 years ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Keg at the brewery, 6/10/15. Dark reddish brown, large creamy tan head, good retention. Aroma of chocolate, coffee, citrus hops. The taste is roasted malt, chocolate, coffee, mild citrus. Medium bodied, lingering bitterness.

Tried on 20 Jun 2015 at 21:19

7.1

radagast83 (13601) reviewed Covert h'Ops from Old Bust Head Brewing Company 10 years ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

Draft at the brewery. Poured a very dark black color with a wispy tan head. Aroma is notes of roasted malts, some earthy hops, some light chocolates. Flavor is notes of malts, roasted malts, bitter chocolate. Resin. Creamy notes. Pretty tasty.

Tried from Draft on 05 May 2015 at 14:20

6.5

Travlr (30174) reviewed Covert h'Ops from Old Bust Head Brewing Company 11 years ago

Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Draft at the source. Clear maroon color, beige head. Very roasty aroma. Taste is toasted brownies. Lightly bitter finish.

Tried from Draft on 29 Mar 2015 at 15:49