Juniper Black Ale (JBA) - Beer Camp #16
Camp #16 pours a deep mahogany that's just a few shades short of black. A dense cream colored head slowly falls to a patchwork film. A fair amount of lace is left behind. More of a Black IPA to me than anything else. Bitterness dominates with a pine and citrus bite. Burnt malts add a light astringency and a hint of coffee. The juniper is very subtle and adds a light twig quality to the aroma and flavor. Bitterness lingers through the finish. The 8.0% ABV is well masked, outside of a light warmth going down. The body is quite thick and rather dry. This beer struck me as a Black IPA with some juniper added to it. I would have liked a bit more juniper action and less hoppiness.