Death Hoppy Black Ale
Shmaltz Brewing Company in Troy, New York, United States 🇺🇸
IPA - Black / Cascadian Dark Regular Out of Production|
Score
7.08
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7 MALTS: Specialty 2-row, Munich, Crystal Rye, Wheat, Chocolate,Pale Chocolate, Kiln Coffee
7 HOPS: Cascade, Citra, Summit, Crystal, Amarillo, Ahtanum, Chinook
7 HOPS: Cascade, Citra, Summit, Crystal, Amarillo, Ahtanum, Chinook
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6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Moderate high roast and chocolate dominate the nose. Moderate floral hops. Dark brown with red highlights. Light brown head lingers throughout. Creamy with large bubbles and clings down the glass. Medium-full mouthfeel. Moderate roast with the hops playing second fiddle (floral). Moderate high bitterness. Semi-dry finish.
Tried
on 30 Jun 2014
at 20:40
8.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Pours a deep black with red highlights with a small tan head that leaves sheets on the glass. Nose is chocolate, coffee, pine, and red fruits with hints of vanilla and toffee. A generous sweet roasted malt base supports a big citrus and pine bitterness that lingers through the finish. Medium creamy mouth with medium carbonation. Excellent.
Tried
on 27 May 2014
at 20:00
8.2/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Location: 22 oz bottle from Buy Rite, 5/8/14
Aroma: The nose is mostly hops, grapefruit/citrus mostly, with some light roast as well
Appearance: Pours a dark brown color with a creamy, lasting light brown head and coating lace
Flavor: The taste is medium bitter, with some mid-palate roast, and a juicy, citrus hop finish
Palate: The body is medium, has a pretty creamy feel, average carbonation, and a long duration
Overall Impression: This is a pretty tasty beer. As far as the style goes, this one leans more toward the citrusy hop side, and has less roast than most. However, the roast that is there is enough to provide some nice balance. It drinks nicely too.
Aroma: The nose is mostly hops, grapefruit/citrus mostly, with some light roast as well
Appearance: Pours a dark brown color with a creamy, lasting light brown head and coating lace
Flavor: The taste is medium bitter, with some mid-palate roast, and a juicy, citrus hop finish
Palate: The body is medium, has a pretty creamy feel, average carbonation, and a long duration
Overall Impression: This is a pretty tasty beer. As far as the style goes, this one leans more toward the citrusy hop side, and has less roast than most. However, the roast that is there is enough to provide some nice balance. It drinks nicely too.
Tried
from Bottle
on 08 May 2014
at 14:25
7.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8
This is awesome. I’m a big fan. Cloudy brown pour with good head and lacing. Lots of roast and citrus malt. Mocha cream head. Bitter finish. Sweetness and bitterness comes together. Some caramelized malt and chocolate as well. Tap at DC Beer festival.
Tried
from Draft
on 15 Apr 2014
at 10:05
4.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 3
Texture 4
Overall 2.5
On tap at the hollywood gardens. Big & black. Citrusy smell laced with pepsin. Nice lacing. Bitter hoppy rude first impressions. Leaves a big long burnt roasted IPA finish. A little off and I’m not impressed by this style.
Tried
from Draft
on 06 Apr 2014
at 06:51
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
20th February 2014
Fare thee well Josh tasting at Bruce’s. Thanks to Leighton. Opaque black - brown beer, good pale tan - cream head. Palate is smooth and light. Smooth mellow dark malts. No real bitterness in the dark malt but there is a little coffee - cream. Hops are good and piney and bring a little spice but not too much bitterness. Whisper of skunk. Light smooth finish. Good stuff, hangs together well.
Fare thee well Josh tasting at Bruce’s. Thanks to Leighton. Opaque black - brown beer, good pale tan - cream head. Palate is smooth and light. Smooth mellow dark malts. No real bitterness in the dark malt but there is a little coffee - cream. Hops are good and piney and bring a little spice but not too much bitterness. Whisper of skunk. Light smooth finish. Good stuff, hangs together well.
Tried
on 27 Feb 2014
at 01:34