Iniquity Imperial Black Ale
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Brewery: Southern Tier Brewing Co
Alcohol By Volume: 9.00%
Beer Style: American India Black Ale
Availability: Year Round
Average of 1 rating: 4.0 stars.
Description:
The hexagram talisman has been used around the world for centuries to invoke magic and good luck. The six–point star is also the customary symbol of the brewer, representing the essential aspects of purity: water, hops, grain, malt, yeast, and of course, the brewer. Wishes of good fortune often collaborate with the brewer’s creativity to yield dramatic results. We carefully chose the name for this Imperial India Black Ale, Iniquity – a word opposing goodness. Why? This beer is contrary to what one may expect from an IPA; this is an ale as black as night. It is the antithesis of Unearthly. Some may consider it an immoral act to blacken an ale. We suggest they don’t rely on conventional standards. Allow the darkness to consume you. Cheers!
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Appearance - 4.0
Pours one finger of light tan head with an ok retention. It leaves a small ring of lacing. As the label states, it's the antithesis of unearthly, so it's black as night. Maybe some tiny ruby hints around the edges when held to the light.
Aroma - 3.5
Coffee and roasted malts stand out the most at first, but then there are also some hints of citrus and pine. An interesting blend, for sure.
Mouthfeel - 4.0
Medium in body with a somewhat creamy feel. There's also the slickness of the hops which shows up towards the end. Adequate carbonation.
Taste - 4.0
Citrus hits first followed by the coffee and roasted malts. Next up is more citrus as well as a good bit of pine. The aftertaste has some lingering roasted malts and hops bitterness. It's also got some heat from the fairly high abv.
Overall - 4.0
Another interesting big beer from Southern Tier that makes itself stand out from the rest. This beer is a unique blend of ingredients, although favoring the hops, which is fine by me.
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