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OriginalGeek

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27. The thing is

Reply to T_i_B (Original post)

Tue Mar 27, 2012, 12:47 AM

Mar 2012

I know what to expect from an IPA. I know what to expect from stouts and porters and black beers.

The first (and so far only) Black IPA I tried (Magic Hat - it's in their current sampler 12 pack) was almost exactly what I was expecting when I read the name.

So I would say that it was aptly named as it described to me what I got.

And I have to say I loved it. And now I've seen a lot of names in this thread to look for next time I'm in Total Wine and Spirits.

So even if we never come to an accord on what BIPA should be called, at least I got some stuff to try. And THAT is why I love this thread.

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Beer geeks: Is it me or is "Black IPA" a stupid name for a beer style? [View all] T_i_B Mar 2012 OP

"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