Black Top - New Glarus Brewing Company

scruffwhor

Illinois

4.13/5  rDev +0.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Thanks to my buddy, lukaski for picking this brew up for me on his last trip North.

Super dark brown and black mix. Reminds me of coffee thats been sitting on the hot plate for hours. Theres is a glint of garnet highlight though, so not too dark. Great two+ finger head that maintains for almost the whole bottle. Great khaki lacing. Nice and sticky.

Smells of clean, earthy hops mixed with roasted malts. Smells cleansing. Just a note of grapefruit.

Roasted grapefruits and orange peels. Earthy, citric, bitter, and cleansing hops mix well with an oven roasted malt flavor of almost burnt bread crust and a little bright coffee. Bitter and easy to drink overall. Clean yet slightly oily palate.

Serving type: bottle

02-27-2013 01:18:15 | More by scruffwhor

RWNay

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +3.2%

06-18-2013 16:57:25 | More by RWNay

Roger85

Illinois

4/5  rDev -2.9%

06-17-2013 15:33:58 | More by Roger85

PHBoiler

Illinois

4.38/5  rDev +6.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

This is the Black IPA for someone who wants to get into more beers of this style. Very hop forward with a citrus nose and citrus taste with light pine. There is very light roast to get the dark black hue with slight off white head. I prefer a bit more roast when I settle into a Black IPA but this beer drinks so smooth. Regardless of style this beer is very drinkable and worth seeking out. One of the better Black IPAs I've had.

Serving type: bottle

06-16-2013 18:29:58 | More by PHBoiler

jakea

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev -2.9%

06-15-2013 19:52:45 | More by jakea

Hairrrrrrrr

Illinois

4/5  rDev -2.9%

06-15-2013 05:29:28 | More by Hairrrrrrrr

jimmygord

Illinois

4/5  rDev -2.9%

06-13-2013 21:05:05 | More by jimmygord

MSandahl23

Indiana

4.5/5  rDev +9.2%

06-13-2013 16:49:11 | More by MSandahl23

ackeeper

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +9.2%

06-12-2013 03:42:43 | More by ackeeper

superfriend

Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev -9%

06-11-2013 22:31:44 | More by superfriend

IPAFan521

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +9.2%

06-11-2013 20:21:35 | More by IPAFan521

ThreeKingdoms

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev +3.2%

06-11-2013 16:06:36 | More by ThreeKingdoms

pjm1782

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +9.2%

06-11-2013 02:38:04 | More by pjm1782

Purp1eOne

Illinois

4.59/5  rDev +11.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5

A - A nice dark brown in color with a decent head

S - like a IPA, hops, citrussy a very nice aroma before the taste

T - This tastes like a quality black IPA should a nice citrus quality with a hint of malt

M - A very nice feel of carbonation and body

O - I really liked this beer, everything went together very well and was surprised that I like it so much. Will definitely be added to my New Glarus hauls.

Serving type: bottle

06-11-2013 01:09:23 | More by Purp1eOne

EdTheEdge

California

3.75/5  rDev -9%

06-10-2013 12:44:49 | More by EdTheEdge

jarrgal

North Dakota

4/5  rDev -2.9%

06-10-2013 02:39:05 | More by jarrgal

Cubieblu

Illinois

4/5  rDev -2.9%

06-09-2013 04:33:45 | More by Cubieblu

jabo134

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +3.2%

06-08-2013 02:22:47 | More by jabo134

DeutschesBier

Maryland

4/5  rDev -2.9%

06-07-2013 15:05:35 | More by DeutschesBier

CCutch

Minnesota

4/5  rDev -2.9%

06-06-2013 06:31:52 | More by CCutch

majorbase2

Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev -9%

06-06-2013 01:50:31 | More by majorbase2

312HopBomb

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +3.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Pours a dark chestnut brown with a nice tan crown. Great lacing.

Smell is herbal, floral hop with some berries. Nice fresh fruit.

Taste has perfectly roasted malts with some light molasses and light brown sugar mixed with fruity, herbal hops. A definite treat. Some warming alcohol.

A very nice black ale and a bit potent. Cheers, New Glarus!

Serving type: bottle

06-05-2013 02:51:13 | More by 312HopBomb

Mitch_Cumstein

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -15%

06-05-2013 01:07:26 | More by Mitch_Cumstein

callmeishmALE

Kentucky

3.75/5  rDev -9%

06-04-2013 03:21:43 | More by callmeishmALE

YalovaIA

Iowa

4.25/5  rDev +3.2%

06-03-2013 02:24:41 | More by YalovaIA