Beer Styles # 63 - American-Style Black Ale

American-Style Black Ale

-Color – Very dark to black

-Clarity: Opaque

-Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Low to medium-low caramel malt and dark roasted malt aromas and flavors are present. Astringency and burnt character of roast malt should be absent.

-Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Hop aroma and flavor is medium-high to high, with fruity, citrusy, piney, floral, herbal or other aromas derived from hops of all origins.

-Perceived Bitterness: Medium-high to high

-Body : Medium

-ABV: 6.3%-7.6%

-Glassware: Tulip - A stemmed glass, obviously tulip-shaped, wherein the top of the glass pushes out a bit to form a lip in order to capture the head and the body is bulbous.

Examples from GABF Winners List 2019

Gold Medal: Alpha Force Double Tap – Uberbrew – Billings, MT

8.5% ABV

Notes from Brewery: The 2015 Alpha King Challenge winner: AF Double Tap is the imperial version of AF Tactical IPA. Made with seven hop additions including Warrior, Simcoe and Citra

Silver Medal: Bowie Knife - Thunderhawk Alements – San Diego, CA

8% ABV

Notes: A deceptively dark beer but beyond light to drink, slight roast aftertaste.

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