Pipeworks Close Encounter Black IPA,
6.8 % ABV, Pipeworks Brewing, Chicago, Illinois.
Thoroughly dark, utterly opaque, large, creamy tan head.
In the nose: bold, bright, grassy, hoppy. Mucho malty.
In the mouth: who put pine cones in my cocoa? Fairly bitter, mostly malty, semi-sweet. Grassy/citrusy to match the malt. Medium bodied/finish. Hits the spot for lovers of the Black IPA. (Sorry, “Cascadian Dark Ale”, not sorry.)
Close encounter is a bold venture into depths unknown. The best of both worlds co-exist between a rich roasted malt character and an aggressive hop presence that will probe your taste buds like nothing you have experienced before. Don't fear the unknown, embrace it! You never know who or what you will encounter...
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