Night Swell
Heavy Seas Beer
Story by:
Bev Blackwood
Black IPA
Limited Release
Maryland
United States
Judges Ratings 90
Aroma: 21 / 24
Flavor: 37 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 8 / 10
Overall Impression: 18 / 20
Description
Night Swell’s arctic winds and northern tides make their way south, a darkness descends upon the Atlantic, and even the most hardened hop heads feel the pull of the darkness. Night Swell’s nor’easter blast of hoppy aromas combines with a warming dark roast and rich malt sweetness for a full-flavored, full-bodied IPA that stretches the boundaries of the style. Surrender to the darkness and ride the swell.
Beverage Profile
ABV: 7.50%
IBUs:
Served at: ()
Hops:
Malts:
Judges Review
By Susan Ruud
Judges Ratings 90
Aroma: 21 / 24 / 24
Flavor: 37 / 40 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 8 / 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 18 / 20 / 20
Night Swell by Heavy Seas Beer was judged as a Black IPA – BJCP category 21B – Specialty IPA. It pours a deep dark brown color, clear with a light tan head that is quite long lasting and leaves beautiful lacing on the glass.The aroma is a huge citrusy hop aroma blended with a light chocolaty malt aroma and just a hint of clean alcohol. No other esters were noticed aside from those coming from the hops. The flavor is a huge burst of citrus and floral hops blended with a clean low chocolaty roast flavor blended with clean alcohol notes and finishes with a long bitter finish that seems to last forever blended with just a hint of roast malt. I would envision drinking this beer in the fall with some great barbeque that might include burnt ends, a juicy crusted prime rib, or even a spicy Cajun dish.
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