Apex Predators - Black Bear
Implosion Brewing in Best, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands 🇳🇱
Barley Wine - Barley Regular|
Score
7.41
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Some predators chase. Others wait.
The Black Bear does not waste energy.
He observes. He claims territory. He is calm and patient and moves only when the outcome is certain.
This beer follows that same philosophy.
Brewed with the finest malts, boiled for 16 hours. No shortcuts, no compromises. Aged in a Wild Turkey bourbon barrel for 18 months. Layer upon layer of depth unfolds: burnt sugar, caramel, toffee, raisin, dark chocolate, vanilla, oak, bourbon.
Darkness and restrained power.
Strength that doesn’t need to shout.
Massive. Complex. Full of heat.
This is not a beer for the restless.
This is for those who understand that true power moves in silence.
Sit back. Take your time. Enjoy
Only 100 bottles available.
The Black Bear does not waste energy.
He observes. He claims territory. He is calm and patient and moves only when the outcome is certain.
This beer follows that same philosophy.
Brewed with the finest malts, boiled for 16 hours. No shortcuts, no compromises. Aged in a Wild Turkey bourbon barrel for 18 months. Layer upon layer of depth unfolds: burnt sugar, caramel, toffee, raisin, dark chocolate, vanilla, oak, bourbon.
Darkness and restrained power.
Strength that doesn’t need to shout.
Massive. Complex. Full of heat.
This is not a beer for the restless.
This is for those who understand that true power moves in silence.
Sit back. Take your time. Enjoy
Only 100 bottles available.
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7.3/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
A2C - Apex Black Bear
Sampled at Hop On Hop Off Festival, Breda, 2026. Opaque black color, small beige to tan head. Aroma and flavor are malts, soft roast, bourbon, soy sauce, nicely bitter but also a sweet note. Decent to medium body and carbonation. Solid. 8-7,5-7-7-7
Sampled at Hop On Hop Off Festival, Breda, 2026. Opaque black color, small beige to tan head. Aroma and flavor are malts, soft roast, bourbon, soy sauce, nicely bitter but also a sweet note. Decent to medium body and carbonation. Solid. 8-7,5-7-7-7
Tried
on 12 Apr 2026
at 12:36
8.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9
Flavor 8.5
Texture 9
Overall 9
Fles 47 van 100 van Keukenman!
Gedronken met Tomhendriksen en Roelzie.
Zwart bier met matig schuim.
Aroma van gebrande mout, vanille en Bourbon.
Smaak is vol, zoet, bourbon-/wijnachtig. Ook de smaak van vanille en eik komen naar boven.
De bourbon smaak blijft lekker hangen.
Gedronken met Tomhendriksen en Roelzie.
Zwart bier met matig schuim.
Aroma van gebrande mout, vanille en Bourbon.
Smaak is vol, zoet, bourbon-/wijnachtig. Ook de smaak van vanille en eik komen naar boven.
De bourbon smaak blijft lekker hangen.
Tried
on 04 Apr 2026
at 21:40
8.3/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8.5
Flavor 8.5
Texture 8
Overall 8
Fles 47 van 100 via de brouwer, thanks Keukenman! Geprobeerd met LiekevdV, Inoven en Roelzie. Het is een diep donkerbruin tot zwart bier met een volle bruinige schuimkraag. Het heeft een aroma van gebrande mout, vanille en Bourbon. De smaak is vol, gebrande mout, Bourbon, zoetige tonen van vanille en eik.
Tried
from Bottle
on 02 Apr 2026
at 19:43