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"Black" also helps describe the taste. Ikonoklast Mar 2012 #1
Dunno about hoppier then an equivalent regular IPA T_i_B Mar 2012 #2
Another note about the flavor profile of "Black IPA" is... arbusto_baboso Mar 2012 #17
It's a gimmick pokerfan Mar 2012 #3
India Pale Ale always connoted hops Brother Buzz Mar 2012 #4
The clue is in the name T_i_B Mar 2012 #6
The clue to the name is what it is made from Brother Buzz Mar 2012 #11
Most BIPA's are made with Weyermann Carafa Spezial No.1 T_i_B Mar 2012 #13
Weyermann Carafa Spezial No.1 has no enzymes Brother Buzz Mar 2012 #23
It's a stout MattBaggins Mar 2012 #5
No. Not even close. Schwarzbier is a SPECIFIC kind of black beer, and is a lager. arbusto_baboso Mar 2012 #16
Drink A Few More Bottles And Don't Worry About It. (n/t) Paladin Mar 2012 #7
I brought the last bottle in the off-licence T_i_B Mar 2012 #10
ANY IPA and I DO NOT play well together,,,, benld74 Mar 2012 #8
Black lagers and IPAs are amazing. Initech Mar 2012 #9
I think they are the only two types of beer I like. kwassa Mar 2012 #12
One big difference to note here... T_i_B Mar 2012 #14
Herold Pivovar black lager heaven in a bottle Rambis Mar 2012 #31
No, it's a stupid style name. I've been lobbying for.... arbusto_baboso Mar 2012 #15
How about "Black Hop Ale"? T_i_B Mar 2012 #18
Well, it's better than Black IPA, to be sure. arbusto_baboso Mar 2012 #22
Well stated. Moondog Mar 2012 #20
I'll protect your beer while you alert the proper authorities. killbotfactory Mar 2012 #19
The proper authorities? T_i_B Mar 2012 #21
I vote stupid. deucemagnet Mar 2012 #24
But then there's the Brewdog/Stone collaboration "Bashah" T_i_B Mar 2012 #28
Thanks, I wasn't aware of that beer. deucemagnet Mar 2012 #29
Speaking of Brewdog / US brewery collaborations & stupid ideas... T_i_B Mar 2012 #32
An absurdly serious topic. Robb Mar 2012 #25
It should be Imperial Dark Ale JVS Mar 2012 #26
Haven't we already got Imperial Stout? T_i_B Apr 2012 #33
The thing is OriginalGeek Mar 2012 #27
As long as the bottles don't have little hoodies on them KamaAina Mar 2012 #30
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