Pitch Black IPA - Widmer Brothers Brewing Company

Bitterbill

Wyoming

4/5  rDev +5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

$9 something for a 4 pack. Better than paying half that for 1 bottle at the Old Chicago.

It's a pitch black pour with a small tannish head of foam. Not much lacing.

A very good smell here. I get grapefruit from the hops, roasted malt and some malt sweetness, done in a very balanced way. I came in not expecting much but the aromas of Pitch Black are darned good.

The taste is just as good. All 3 flavours are there and are just as balanced as what I got from the smell. A very nice roasty/hoppy finish that makes me want to open another bottle. From Widmer? Really? That's a new experience for me.

Nothing wrong with the mouthfeel either...medium bodied with the right amount of carbonation.

I was very pleasantly surprised at how well this beer turned out. Especially as it was not at what I'd call a bargain for a 4 pack. Kudos to the brewer!

Serving type: bottle

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