Black Raven Brewing
Microbrewery
in
Redmond,
Washington,
United States πΊπΈ
Associated Venue: Black Raven Brewing
Established in 2009
Contact
14679 NE 95th St, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States
Description
In mythology, literature and many cultures, the Raven is seen as a culture hero, a revered and benevolent, transformative figure. The Raven helps people, blesses them with gifts and shapes the world. But at the same time, he is a frivolous trickster, a light-hearted prankster who is sometime gluttonous and impatient. The Raven as our totem works perfectly. We like to think we are creative, wise, playful and a bit bird-brained; just like those wacky Ravens.
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8
I've been coming back to this one occasionally when i just need a solid imperial I'm a 19.2 oz can for under 4 bucks. A nice IPA, and solid change in the ages old tried and true Trickster which neighbors it on the shelves now. A nice citrus note that doesn't define the hop bill completely. Caramel malts build a sturdy foundation to this. It's bold throughout, with an appropriate amount of fruity like hops. Looks like this one is sticking around for a while. Definitely a solid choice for when your craft beer stops in the Seattle area include a simple grocery store or a gas station.
Tried
from Can
on 09 Jul 2024
at 02:15
7/10
Can. Pours a clear yellow hue with a medium white head. Sweet fruity nose. Toast, citrus, nothing intense. Malty.
Tried
from Can
on 27 May 2024
at 06:12
7.5/10
RB 3.7 = 7.4 tick
Tried
from Can
on 04 May 2024
at 00:26
6.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
(Tap) clear, bright, pale yellow colour with a small white head; aroma of grain; balanced flavour with a long, light bitter finish
Tried
from Draft
on 06 Mar 2024
at 05:05
6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
19.2oz can from Brewers Haven. Cloudy golden pour, soft foamy whitehead. Aroma is ripe fruit tropical, melon, pineapple. Taste continues with the ripe fruit and tropical flavors, cantaloupe. Very unassuming for a DIPA, approachable, fruity, gentle. Kind of dies off at the finish.
Tried
from Can
on 08 Nov 2023
at 03:34
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
16oz can from Hops & Bottles. Pale golden, light haze, thick white rocky head. Very light tropical aroma with some bready notes. Taste is tropical, subdued, soft. Creamy feel, pineapple.
Tried
from Can
on 31 Oct 2023
at 02:30
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
16oz can from Brewers Haven. Dark golden body, one finger frothy white head. Aroma is stone fruit and citrus. Taste turns more to the citrus, zesty notes, stone fruit, mild dryness. Taste fades quickly, bitterness remains. A big fruity blast up front that simmers down.
Tried
from Can
on 04 Oct 2023
at 23:26
8.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Certainly a citrus forward IPA, as it is borderline rich with juicy citrus fruit. Clean and bright golden pour. Dense foam. Inviting grapefruit nose. Cool and crisp front, with a slightly sharp hop aggressiveness to pair well with a juicy citrus lingering palate. Reminds me of the old school Citrus Mistress. Delicious IPA all around, and a must try if you enjoy your IPAs to be not hazy, but on the citrus side.
Tried
on 31 Aug 2023
at 23:42
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
On tap. Very light pale foggy yellow. Full dense white head. Light bodied floral citrusy hops. Very light malt body. Clean quick finish
Tried
from Draft
on 05 Jul 2023
at 19:10
5.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 4
Overall 5.5
On tap at The Tap (Yakima), pours a clear blonde with a large white head. Aroma brings out fresh lime upfront such that the pilsner notes are buried. Flavour is bright and limey, with nothing much else to speak of. Wouldn't have guessed this was a pilsner. Bright lime beer of some sort that is drinkable but boring.
Tried
from Draft
on 02 Jul 2023
at 04:59