Tag Archives: BIPA

Brewchap Smell the Glove (6.2%)

A black IPA with a label printed black on black in honour of Spinal Tap, this is yet another example of how good home brewing can be. Especially if the home brewer is Our Ian. Pouring fathoms deep with a … Continue reading

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Signature Brew Co, Nocturne (6.66%)

I’ve not had a Black IPA in ages, and to be honest I’d forgotten how good they can be. Nocturne uses hops from Yakima Chief to create a beer that is dark and luxurious, with a thick treacle tart, bitter … Continue reading

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Abbeydale Brewery Black Mass (6.66%)

Dubbed a Sultry Dark Ale, this is for want of an argument a very good Black IPA. It pours a deep purple black and smells of molasses and black cherries. The malting is thick and round and rich, all black … Continue reading

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Weird Beard Brewing Co. Sign Of The Southern Cross (6.66%)

It’s been a while since I’ve had a Weird Beard beer, and with this Black IPA it has been worth the wait. Heavy with black cherry jam, Sign Of The Southern Cross is a thick and sticky Black IPA that’s … Continue reading

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Solvay Society 8:20 (4.8%)

Brewed in collaboration with Wilderness, this Tropical Stout has all sorts of things going on that you’ll find both interesting and drinkable. The beer pours a proper Stouty ruby red brown with a little frothy head, but the aroma is … Continue reading

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