Baerlic Brewing To Release Dark Thoughts Black IPA
Baerlic Brewing has brewed up a beer that is perfect for this frigid weather we’ve been experiencing with its new Dark Thoughts Black IPA. On Thursday, January 5th, Baerlic will release this new dark, roasty yet hoppy beer beginning at 4:00pm at its taproom in Southeast Portland.
In the making of Dark Thoughts Black IPA, Baerlic Brewing cold steeped roasted wheat for up to 36 hours. We are told that the brewery was able to extract the rich chocolate, sweet and fruity flavor compounds while leaving behind the harsh and tannic flavors of the roasted malt from utilizing this slow and torturous process. For reference compare rich cold-brewed coffee vs. that of the gas station variety.
Dark Thoughts Black IPA is available in 22 oz. bottles and on draft at Baerlic Brewing’s Taproom and at area retailers, bars and bottleshops.
Dark Thoughts Black IPA Stats:
- 6.66% ABV
- 66.6 IBU
- Black IPA/Cascadian Dark Ale brewed w/ Cold-Steeped Roasted Wheat
- Dryhopped with .666 lbs per barrel each of Columbus & Mosaic Hops
- Pairs devilishly well with upside-down starfruit, leg of lamb and bloodwurst sausage
Dark Thoughts Black IPA Description:
A classic IPA possessed with a maniacal evil, Dark Thoughts Black IPA is brewed with cold-steeped roasted malts for an eerily smooth darkness and dryhopped with 6.66 lbs each of pungent Columbus & Mosaic hops.
Baerlic Brewery & Taproom
2235 SE 11th Ave.
Portland, OR 97214
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DJ
D.J. is a Portland, Oregon based writer that spent his formative years in the Midwest. With over 25 years under his belt of drinking beer at festivals across America and the world, he has developed a strong appreciation and understanding of craft beer and the industry that surrounds it. He can be found in any of the great breweries or beer bars that make Portland the best beer city in the world. His writing can also be found in the archives of Northwest Brewing News and can be followed on Twitter and Instagram at @hopapalooza.