Longshot Blackened Hops
A - Fairly large (2 fingers) head forms, light brown in color. the beer itself is just slightly lighter than black, showing some dark red shades in the light. S - The aroma goes back in forward between darkly roasted grain and hops, which smell both citrusy (think Cascades) and leafy, almost vegetal. T - Burnt grain and coffee flavors dominate, but are a bit astringent and harsh. It doesn't help that it is pretty bitter, which intensifies the astringent qualities. Hops come through in the form of grapefruit. M - Mild, frothy mouth ends very dry with a harsh, lasting bitterness. O - The balance of flavors in this Black IPA is a bit off, relying too much on the dark grain flavors, and the combo of astringent roasted malts and hop bitterness is unpleasant.