Catch 23 (a.k.a. Dark IPA)
Central Coast Brewing

Catch 23 (a.k.a. Dark IPA)Catch 23 (a.k.a. Dark IPA)
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From:
Central Coast Brewing
 
California, United States
Style:
Black IPA
ABV:
6.5%
Score:
90
Avg:
4.04 | pDev: 9.65%
Reviews:
6
Ratings:
35
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Nov 06, 2019
Added:
Oct 05, 2010
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  11
Black Rye IPA

"An excessively hopped, high gravity ale, brewed with rye and roasted malts."
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Ratings by megahurts4:
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Reviewed by megahurts4 from Louisiana

4.45/5  rDev +10.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Central Coast Catch 23
On tap from the brewery

Appearance: dark brown, very good lacing, and medium head.

Smell: rich hops, grain, and rye.

Taste: rich malty hops, slight chocolate, and a light rye finish.

Mouthfeel: medium.

Overall:
This is a nice brew. The hops are very pleasant and prevalent. The rye isn't very strong, but you can taste it in the background. 4.5
Jun 08, 2012
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by DK_GBR

4.71/5  rDev +16.6%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5
I first went to CCB in May of 2015 and tried the Catch 23. It was honestly one of the best beers I've tasted. A few months later I went back...and they did not have it available! Fortunately, a few weeks later it was available, and my 2nd tasting of Catch 23 matched my 1st. The Catch 23 is consistent, and the rye perfectly balances the hops. My wife hates bitter/hops, but she enjoys this beer. I love rye (bread, whiskey, beer, etc.), and the rarity of this blend makes for the ideal for me.
By the way, Catch 23 is listed on BA as an "American Black Ale" style. CCB refers to it as a "Black Rye IPA" - which is a MUCH better description of this beer (the beer notes properly distinguish this).
Nov 06, 2019
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Rated by Vikingman from California

3.88/5  rDev -4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pleasant taste for a dark beer.
Aug 10, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by Gobzilla from California

Nov 04, 2015
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Reviewed by scottfrie from California

4.46/5  rDev +10.4%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Pint on tap at THG. Reviewed from notes.

A: Served a woody dark brown color with a thick and long lasting cap of dark tan head that lasted almost the entire beer through. Sticky streaks of lace were left down the glass.
S: Mild biscuity malt up front is quickly overpowered by earthy and forest hops. Nice and piney with just a hint of roasted character.
T: Very clean IPA flavors of follow the nose. I taste hints of tropical hops which lingers along with that hint of roast from the nose. Rye is definitely toned down as I get very little spiciness.
M: Very clean and crisp mouthfeel, smooth, with tons of hop bitterness that lingers in the aftertaste. Creamy carbonation, super clean and crisp. Finishes dry. Medium body.
O: One of the best blacks ipas I've had. Very delicious. Almost no roast, and the sweetness is low. If I was blindfolded I probably would think this was just a normal ipa.
Oct 27, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by sdeese21 from Louisiana

Aug 07, 2015
 
Rated: 4.22 by rack0flamb from California

Jul 25, 2015
 
Rated: 4.1 by DruB22 from California

Feb 16, 2015
 
Rated: 3.99 by Josh_951 from California

Feb 13, 2015
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Rated by CJNAPS from California

4.77/5  rDev +18.1%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
I thought this was great, they nailed the dark rye style IPA.
Jan 22, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by shoegueuze from California

Dec 30, 2014
 
 
Rated: 4.25 by LXIXME from New Mexico

Oct 21, 2014
 
Rated: 3.15 by vaughtex

Oct 20, 2014
 
Rated: 4.16 by Superua

Oct 14, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by SteamSka

Oct 08, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by riotontheroad from California

Sep 06, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by hbchrisg from California

Aug 14, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by SocalKicks from California

Jul 29, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by BreweryRun from California

Jul 23, 2014
Catch 23 (a.k.a. Dark IPA) from Central Coast Brewing
Beer rating: 90 out of 100 with 35 ratings