Cascadian Dark Ale / Black IPA Beer Reviews
Developed in the Cascade region of the US, this style blends bold roasted malt flavors and is loaded with hops.
by Tom Smillie | Cascadian Dark Ale / Black IPA, Illinois, Mug, Pint Glass, Two Brothers Brewing Company, United States |
In 2011 Two Brothers released a one-off variation of their seasonal double IPA called Hop Juice. With a growing popularity in the Cascadian Dark Ale style they affectionately called it Hop Juice Black. What follows are my findings: The appearance was just as expected....
by Taylor Birkey | Cascadian Dark Ale / Black IPA, Massachusetts, Mercury Brewing Company, Mug, Pint Glass, United States |
Clown Shoes is currently a brand (not a brewery) that is brewed by Mercury Brewing Company in Ipswich, Massachusetts. It is known for its bold and controversial beer labels. Since it’s now distributed in the Chicagoland area, I got my hands on their Black IPA,...
by Michael Larson | Belgian IPA, Bell's Brewery, Cascadian Dark Ale / Black IPA, Goblet, Michigan, Mug, Pint Glass, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass |
With the claims of a Belgian dubbel plastered about, the incredible, deep, dark brown was a bit shocking. There was a caramely tan head that drifted to the top and rested comfortably in a thin film. The scent was more convincing than the look, that indeed this brew...
by Tom Smillie | American Brown Ale, Cascadian Dark Ale / Black IPA, English Brown Ale, Half Acre Beer Company, Illinois, Mug, Pint Glass, United States |
Sticky Fat! What is that? I had the same question when I read Half Acre Beer Company’s blog about a month ago. According to the legend, it is a bear that loves to steal ready-to-pick hops right off the vines. This beer is only available on-tap on the brewery and is an...
by Tom Smillie | American Barleywine, American Strong Ale, Cascadian Dark Ale / Black IPA, Founders Brewing Company, Michigan, Mug, Pint Glass, Snifter, United States |
A thunderstorm rolled in just as I prepared to open my bottle of Nemesis purchased two hours earlier. So, before setting up for the picture I ran upstairs and got my head light in case the power went out or I needed to run outside to reposition a downspout. After...
by Tom Smillie | California, Cascadian Dark Ale / Black IPA, Mug, Pint Glass, Stone Brewing Company, United States |
That last week brought with it an unwelcomed guest by the name of Sickness. I’m sure you’ve all meet him before. He usually is accompanied by massive congestion, headaches, sneezing, boxes of Kleenex, and coughing. Due to my sensory system being out of commission I...