Evil Twin Yin & Yang - Evil Twin Brewing

shigg85

Japan

4.83/5  rDev +18.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Bought a bottle of this from Harvest Wine & Spirits in West Hartford, CT. Poured into a Rochefort goblet. Very dark brown with a petri dish bubbling on top. Amaaazing memories of hops, banana, clove, garlic, ginger, and other scents coming off this right from the pour! The taste backs it up with tons to explore. The mouthfeel leaves you with something to remember. Overall, this was an amazing beer -- more of a barleywine than a traditional "black & tan" -- and I would definitely recommend trying it!

Serving type: bottle

10-18-2012 00:56:02 | More by shigg85

bbadger

Texas

4/5  rDev -1.7%

05-20-2013 03:33:55 | More by bbadger

Bonko_the_sane

North Carolina

4.75/5  rDev +16.7%

05-15-2013 02:35:09 | More by Bonko_the_sane

jklecko2

Missouri

3.75/5  rDev -7.9%

05-14-2013 16:38:25 | More by jklecko2

tommyguz

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -26.3%

05-08-2013 03:08:24 | More by tommyguz

MADPolo

Florida

4/5  rDev -1.7%

05-07-2013 17:11:52 | More by MADPolo

decadance

Michigan

4/5  rDev -1.7%

05-03-2013 03:07:15 | More by decadance

shagens

Wisconsin

4.5/5  rDev +10.6%

05-01-2013 22:05:08 | More by shagens

shredder83

Illinois

3.25/5  rDev -20.1%

04-30-2013 15:19:58 | More by shredder83

DoubleSimcoe

New York

4.5/5  rDev +10.6%

04-29-2013 15:51:08 | More by DoubleSimcoe

Jd2391

Illinois

4/5  rDev -1.7%

04-18-2013 18:30:48 | More by Jd2391

oldedog

Connecticut

4.25/5  rDev +4.4%

04-14-2013 01:02:27 | More by oldedog

adamcthomp

Spain

4.25/5  rDev +4.4%

04-13-2013 23:03:47 | More by adamcthomp

Crimsontider22

Alabama

4.5/5  rDev +10.6%

04-11-2013 13:47:10 | More by Crimsontider22

Rand_ale_Thor

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev +4.4%

04-11-2013 03:11:04 | More by Rand_ale_Thor

smithj4

New York

4.25/5  rDev +4.4%

04-06-2013 22:18:50 | More by smithj4

metter98

New York

4/5  rDev -1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

A: The beer is nearly jet black in color and has traces of red visible when the glass is held up to a bright light. It poured with a thin layer of large tan bubbles covering the surface.
S: Light to moderate aromas of roasted chocolate malts are present in the nose along with some notes of citrusy hops and hints of alcohol.
T: The taste has an interesting mix of sweet chocolate flavors that are contrasted by bitter and citrusy hops.
M: It feels medium- to full-bodied and a little smooth on the palate with a moderate amount of carbonation with some warming from the alcohol.
O: This beer is rather unique and seems to have interesting properties from both the IPA and stout used to create this blend. It's definitely a beer to sip and savor. The alcohol is well hidden from the taste.

Serving type: bottle

04-06-2013 22:15:24 | More by metter98

dbrauneis

New Jersey

3.98/5  rDev -2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

A: Pours a clear yet opaque dark cola brown with dark amber highlights and light amounts of visible carbonation. The beer has a quarter finger tall sudsy light tan head that slowly reduces to a medium sized medium thick patch of larger bubbles and a thin ring at the edges of the glass. Moderate amounts of lacing are observed.

S: There are moderate aromas of dark roasted malts, citrus/grapefruit hops, and pine/resin hops. Light to moderate amounts of alcohol.

T: Upfront there are moderate flavors of dark roasted and charred malts with some dark fruit (plum and fig) sweetness. There are slightly lighter notes of chocolate and espresso. All of the malty flavors are followed by moderate to strong flavors of citrus/grapefruit and pine/resin hops. Moderate to strong amounts of bitterness in the finish which lingers for a short while.

M: Just shy of full bodied with light to moderate amounts of carbonation. Moderate amounts of alcohol warming in the finish.

O: I have had both of the base beers for this separately and have made my own version of this black & tan at home but this would be the first time I've had the black & tan from the brewery - though I do not remember the beer being this big in the past (I wish the alcohol was a little more well hidden). This is a big beer and needs to be sipped and enjoyed slowly.

Serving type: bottle

04-06-2013 22:10:22 | More by dbrauneis

tbryan5

Louisiana

4.75/5  rDev +16.7%

04-02-2013 23:55:42 | More by tbryan5

champ103

Texas

2.64/5  rDev -35.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.25

On tap at the Blind Pig in Champaign, IL

A: Pours a dark brown, nearly black color with a bit of red around the edges. A two finger white head forms, and recedes in a second.
S: Piny, resiny hops up front. Bitter grapefruit. The bitterness intermingles with the obvious roasted malt. Coffee and chocolate mixed with grapefruit aromas. Blah.
T: Similar to the nose. Piny, resiny hops up front. Bitter grapefruit. Then the hops mingles with roasted malt. Sticky, resinous pine and grapefruit. Assertive coffee and chocolate flavors with hops is not good. Also some soy sauce flavors. A mess.
M/D: A full, resinous, and sticky body. Moderate carbonation that is sticky, oily, and soapy. Not easy to drink at all. High alcohol and the hops and malt mix is not enjoyable at all.

This is a mess, and typical, not only of the dreaded and stupid Black IPA, but the "Imperial Black IPA." This was not enjoyable for me at all...

Serving type: on-tap

04-02-2013 04:23:27 | More by champ103

Maseitz

Delaware

4.25/5  rDev +4.4%

03-07-2013 03:07:40 | More by Maseitz

pumaguy021

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +4.4%

03-07-2013 01:28:06 | More by pumaguy021

AaronBurr

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -14%

02-18-2013 11:48:32 | More by AaronBurr

Phillyz

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -1.7%

02-12-2013 21:31:45 | More by Phillyz

WindedIndian

Maryland

3.5/5  rDev -14%

02-10-2013 20:15:04 | More by WindedIndian