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What is with the paradoxical term 'Black IPA' anyway? Whatever it is, we do love black beers.. also smoked beers, and of course everyone loves hops these daze.. A complex blend various smoked, caramel and subdued roasted malts lay the base for a combination of piney, dank and (dark) fruity hops.. While there is a lot to contemplate with this beast, just be sure to enjoy it without getting too sucked into its enigmatic composition. (Description provided by company)
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ABV:
8.00% ABV
Availability Frequency:
Limited (brewed once)
Containers Available:
bottle
Locations Where Available:
Northeast
Southeast
Great Lakes states
West Coast
Store/Serve Temperature:
close to 55 degrees F
Comments
Despite its name, it doesn't suck
Readymade/Stillwater's Vacuume is a smoked India style black ale. It pours inky black with s dark brown head. The nose is mostly hops, with a bit of a nutty aroma as well. I get much more of the smoke in the flavor of the beer. The hops are strong, and the finish is pretty bitter. Not really my favorite, but stylistically it seems pretty well balanced.