Black Top - New Glarus Brewing Company

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rAvg: 4.13
pDev: 11.14%
Reviews: 150
Hads: 336

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New Glarus Brewing Company

Wisconsin, United States

Style | ABV
American Black Ale | 6.90% ABV

Availability: Fall. bottle (150).

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Reviews by SkeeterBoganski:

SkeeterBoganski

Colorado

3.96/5 rDev -4.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

A - nice deep brown in color with a full half-inch off-brown foamy head; lacing is decent but the carbonation looks like zilcho

S - it has that very traditional black IPA malt/hop aroma...the hops may even be a bit more announced; some hints of orange peel meets coffee bean; maybe a touch of lemon zest

T - Black Top tastes like a black IPA should, although I'm not overwhelmed with anything amazing flavor-wise; the flavors are pretty much the same as the nose, with the coffee/maltiness thing going in a harmonious song-and-dance with the orange peel hops; there are some earthy tones going on as well

M - the carbonation comes back! This beer is, again, well-balanced and pleasant on the tongue...the merging of styles is done well and this is a medium-drinking brew

O - this beer is quality and I can't say I've really not had anything quality from NG; that said, this is the first non-fruit-driven NG beer I've had. It's traditional for the style, hides the 6.9 well, and provides a solid amount of balance and flavor.

Serving type: bottle

02-20-2013 22:41:34 | More by SkeeterBoganski

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RyanTheLion13

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4.25/5 rDev +2.9%

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3.75/5 rDev -9.2%

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2.75/5 rDev -33.4%

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4/5 rDev -3.1%

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4.5/5 rDev +9%

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4/5 rDev -3.1%

05-18-2013 15:36:53 | More by SrMonkey

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4/5 rDev -3.1%

05-18-2013 12:49:05 | More by FUwolfpacker

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5/5 rDev +21.1%

05-18-2013 12:45:20 | More by AmandaSchaefer

falconxman

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4.25/5 rDev +2.9%

05-18-2013 01:27:27 | More by falconxman

phishsihq

Colorado

4.31/5 rDev +4.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Black Top Black IPA from New Glarus pours a deep, dark brown that boarders on being black. A thin, light tan head settles atop the brew while providing a solid amount of lacing. A rich bouquet of hop aromas entice the drinker to get a deeper whiff. Aromas include tropical fruits, pine resin, grapefruit, and orange zest play out over subtle hints of roasted malt and a touch of chocolate. On the palate the brew melds together a perfect balance of floral, citrus, and hop flavors over a wonderful caramel and chocolatey dark malt base. Superbly balanced, Black Top is well carbonated and features a silky medium body. Please ship to Colorado!

Serving type: bottle

05-18-2013 00:54:21 | More by phishsihq