Show notes
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.
Craft Beer Storm Website: www.craftbeerstorm.com
If your Company, Hotel or Restaurant wants to book a CraftBeer Weekend or Craft Beer Evening for your guests or employees send an email to [email protected]
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craft-beer-storm-podcast-30776075/
Subscribe to Craft Beer Storm Podcast iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278?mt=2
*** A Top 20 Podcast in Food on iTunes ***
Michael Potorti is the Host of Craft Beer Storm and Founder/Brewer at Beara Brewing Co. in Portsmouth, NH
*** Interested in starting your own brewery? Our Portsmouth, NH TURNKEY facility is for sale! Follow link for more info:
https://www.neren.com/Listing/2800-Lafayette-Rd-12A/5cdda2dabf34cb9150a7faeb
Michael Potorti
Founder/Brewer
Host of "Craft Beer Storm" Podcast
[email protected]
[email protected]
*** Come visit our brewery for some delicious local craft brew! ***
Beara Brewing Co.
2800 Lafayette Road
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Tel. (857) 342-3272
www.bearairishbrew.com
Like us on
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bearairishbrew/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BearaIrishBrewingCo
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BearaIrishBrew
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beara-brewing-co-30776075/
**LISTEN to our Craft Beer Storm Podcast and share with a friend**
Craft Beer Storm Podcast iTunes:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278
-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.
Craft Beer Storm Website: www.craftbeerstorm.com
If your Company, Hotel or Restaurant wants to book a CraftBeer Weekend or Craft Beer Evening for your guests or employees send an email to [email protected]
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craft-beer-storm-podcast-30776075/
Subscribe to Craft Beer Storm Podcast iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278?mt=2
*** A Top 20 Podcast in Food on iTunes ***
Michael Potorti is the Host of Craft Beer Storm and Founder/Brewer at Beara Brewing Co. in Portsmouth, NH
*** Interested in starting your own brewery? Our Portsmouth, NH TURNKEY facility is for sale! Follow link for more info:
https://www.neren.com/Listing/2800-Lafayette-Rd-12A/5cdda2dabf34cb9150a7faeb
Michael Potorti
Founder/Brewer
Host of "Craft Beer Storm" Podcast
[email protected]
[email protected]
*** Come visit our brewery for some delicious local craft brew! ***
Beara Brewing Co.
2800 Lafayette Road
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Tel. (857) 342-3272
www.bearairishbrew.com
Like us on
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bearairishbrew/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BearaIrishBrewingCo
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BearaIrishBrew
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beara-brewing-co-30776075/
**LISTEN to our Craft Beer Storm Podcast and share with a friend**
Craft Beer Storm Podcast iTunes:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278
