Black Top - New Glarus Brewing Company

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rAvg: 4.12
pDev: 11.17%
Reviews: 150
Hads: 331

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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 kevanb:

kevanb

Illinois

4.1/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

New Glarus’ take on a black IPA. This pours a really deep brown nearly black color, hints of caramel and garnet come though the light. A nice single finger of really fizzy head sits atop but dissipates quickly leaving behind a nice layer of film atop the beer, minimal spotted lacing. Lots of bubbles stick to the glass suggesting high levels of carbonation. It smells wonderful, big hop aromas show off resinous pine and other coniferous aromas while still showcasing some citrusy notes with a really nice bitter coffee layer and some strong chocolate malt undertones. The flavors follow the nose really nicely, strong piney hops with a nice splash of grapefruit citrus burst onto the tongue, a nice layer of roasted coffee comes through at the finish supported by the chocolate malt backbone, really nicely balanced and a great progression. Very bubbly feel, very crisp but a little too many bubbles as it goes down.

Verdict: A really nice black IPA from one of the finest breweries in America. New Glarus never lets me down and this is no exception, great hoppy flavors, great malty flavors, a job well done.

Serving type: bottle

12-15-2011 06:22:57 | More by kevanb

More User Reviews:

Dreamkilla15601

Wisconsin

4.25/5 rDev +3.2%

05-20-2013 00:55:50 | More by Dreamkilla15601

nheinzie57

Illinois

3.75/5 rDev -9%

05-20-2013 00:04:05 | More by nheinzie57

Hallertau

Wisconsin

2.75/5 rDev -33.3%

05-19-2013 23:45:38 | More by Hallertau

e30todamax

Virginia

4/5 rDev -2.9%

05-19-2013 17:48:38 | More by e30todamax

Photekut

Azerbaijan

3.75/5 rDev -9%

05-19-2013 16:13:53 | More by Photekut

csmartin6

Illinois

4.5/5 rDev +9.2%

05-19-2013 14:30:11 | More by csmartin6

SrMonkey

Wisconsin

4/5 rDev -2.9%

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

FUwolfpacker

South Carolina

4/5 rDev -2.9%

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

AmandaSchaefer

Wisconsin

5/5 rDev +21.4%

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

falconxman

Illinois

4.25/5 rDev +3.2%

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

phishsihq

Colorado

4.31/5 rDev +4.6%
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