Top 10 American-Style Black Ales Brewed in North America
The Top 10 American black ales are perceived to have medium high to high hop bitterness, flavor and aroma with medium-high alcohol content, balanced with a medium body. Fruity, floral and herbal character from hops of all origins may contribute character. The style is further characterized by a moderate degree of caramel malt character and dark roasted malt flavor and aroma. High astringency and high degree of burnt roast malt character should be absent. ABV: 6.30% – 9.0%. IBU: 50-70.
1. Once You Go – Lynnwood Brewing Concern – North Carolina
2. Hoppa Emeritus – Beachwood BBQ & Brewing – California
3. Bet on Black Dark Cascadian Ale – Feather Falls Brewing – California
4. Black 28 – Cannonball Creek Brewing – Colorado
5. Midnight Moonlight – Fat Head’s Brewery – Ohio
6. Wookey Jack – Firestone Walker Brewing – Colorado
7. Black Imperial IPA – Reuben’s Brew – Washington
8. Sublimely Self-Righteous Black IPA – Stone Brewing – California
9. Mountain Standard Double Black IPA – Odell Brewing – Colorado
10. Turmoil – Barley Brown’s Brewpub – Oregon