Armored Fist Double CDA - Boneyard Beer Company

teddyarrowhead

Oregon

4.5/5  rDev +3.4%

01-20-2013 18:36:02 | More by teddyarrowhead

hopspine

Colorado

4.25/5  rDev -2.3%

05-18-2013 13:27:28 | More by hopspine

leftoverburrito

Oregon

4.25/5  rDev -2.3%

05-15-2013 23:41:17 | More by leftoverburrito

cfrances33

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +3.4%

05-08-2013 00:13:23 | More by cfrances33

vande

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +3.4%

05-05-2013 02:39:33 | More by vande

SMITHAND

Oregon

4.75/5  rDev +9.2%

05-03-2013 16:15:57 | More by SMITHAND

strongaf

Washington

4.25/5  rDev -2.3%

05-03-2013 07:36:23 | More by strongaf

mmcnaughton

Michigan

4/5  rDev -8%

05-02-2013 00:28:26 | More by mmcnaughton

anteater

Oregon

4.5/5  rDev +3.4%

05-01-2013 13:47:44 | More by anteater

CanisMajor

Indiana

4.5/5  rDev +3.4%

04-28-2013 19:29:03 | More by CanisMajor

mdaschaf

Washington

4.29/5  rDev -1.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Had on tap at Uber Tavern. Review from notes.

A: Dark brown with a small tan head on top. Quick reduction to a thin cap on top. Bits of lacing form on the glass.

S: Extremely hoppy. Lots of citrus, grapefruit, and tropical fruits. Very faint roast mixed in, but definitely dominated by the hops.

T: Similarly hoppy, which is fine by me. Was expecting more roast influence, but the tropical fruits are quite dominant. There is some grapefruit, pineapple, papaya with just a touch of chocolate and roast.

M: Medium bodied, surprised to find out it is 10%, certainly drinks a lot easier than that.

O: One of the best black ales I have had, and one that I would actually drink again.

Serving type: on-tap

03-06-2013 00:43:16 | More by mdaschaf

drewrobb

4.5/5  rDev +3.4%

01-27-2013 04:19:48 | More by drewrobb

KiMiRaiK

Washington

3.75/5  rDev -13.8%

01-20-2013 22:22:30 | More by KiMiRaiK

hoptitsbrews

Oregon

4.25/5  rDev -2.3%

01-02-2013 22:00:58 | More by hoptitsbrews

mmessner

California

4/5  rDev -8%

12-29-2012 07:16:29 | More by mmessner

adkieffer

Washington

4.75/5  rDev +9.2%

12-17-2012 22:48:41 | More by adkieffer

CoryR

Oregon

4.5/5  rDev +3.4%

10-28-2012 23:19:31 | More by CoryR

ccrida

Oregon

4.8/5  rDev +10.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

Growler from Main Brew, poured into my large Gulden Draak tulip, Armored Fist is Black with a tan head leaving light lace.

Smell is a big blast of pungent hops, lots of tropical fruit, citrus. Sweet and intense.

Taste is fantastic. This is by far the best CDA I've had. The massive, fruity hop load really complements the slight charred notes from the dark malt. Often times I find this style clashes, but the dark malt and hops really come together into a delicious elixir here. There's just a touch of some piney hops as well, but they are a subtle back-current behind the dank citrus, tangerine. There's a modest bitterness. I'm shocked at the ABV, there's not a trace in the taste, very clean.

Mouthfeel is dry, slippery, medium light bodied.

Drinkability is dangerously high. This is a fantastic beer.

Serving type: growler

10-27-2012 22:17:38 | More by ccrida

Adamostella

Washington

4.75/5  rDev +9.2%

10-27-2012 05:15:08 | More by Adamostella

steinz

Washington

4/5  rDev -8%

10-19-2012 08:08:20 | More by steinz

FalconA

Washington

4.25/5  rDev -2.3%

10-09-2012 20:36:17 | More by FalconA

vkv822

Oregon

3.83/5  rDev -12%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

on-tap @ Belmont Station.
from notes.

Near black, with deep brown highlights and a thin, foamy off-white head.

Very hoppy upfront, citric mostly, some resinous pine, blends to a roasty malt finish. Some cocoa.

Medium body, very light alcohol warmth. Average, bubbly carbonation.

Extremely hop forward, with just enough roasted malt to keep it from being a DIPA.

Serving type: on-tap

10-07-2012 04:13:34 | More by vkv822

mfavoino

Washington

4.45/5  rDev +2.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Had on tap at the Parkway Tavern on 9/27/12.

Appearance: Dark brown, almost black with a one finger light tan head.

Smell: Huge citrus hops. Grapefruit, citrus, and a more subtle roasted malt character. Hop forward for sure.

Taste: Initial subtle dark roasted malts and then the delicious citrus/tropical hop characteristics that the nose hinted at. Finishes with a nice combo of roasted malts, a bit of cocoa, and a fruity hop bite.

Mouthfeel: Creamy, medium-bodied, alcohol is pretty well-hidden. Hop bite doesn't detract from the roasted character of this beer.

Overall: Although I have admittedly not tried a plethora of Black IPAs, this one seems to be a benchmark. Great mixture of both dark malts and lively hops. A bit more hop forward than others that I've tried in this category.

Serving type: on-tap

09-28-2012 02:50:14 | More by mfavoino

bifrost17

Washington

4.25/5  rDev -2.3%

09-24-2012 05:38:05 | More by bifrost17

t0rin0

California

3.75/5  rDev -13.8%

08-24-2012 01:50:13 | More by t0rin0