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Ridgeway Brewing Black Elf
Black IPA 4.5 º
Ridgeway Brewing Black Elf presents a sensory illusion: a jet-black pour that drinks with the bright, vibrant character of an American Pale Ale. This bottle-fermented black ale delivers a striking contrast, masking its deep coloration under a refreshing canopy of citrusy and piney American hops. On the nose, punchy grapefruit and resinous pine dominate, while subtle whispers of dark chocolate and toasted malt linger quietly in the background. The palate is light and crisp, balancing a clean, moderate bitterness with very delicate, de-bittered roasted malt notes. It finishes dry and incredibly refreshing, a perfect session-strength Specialty IPA.
Appearance. Deep dark brown to virtually opaque black with a persistent, dense, light tan head that leaves soapy lacing. Clear on the edges with brilliant ruby highlights when held to light.
Aroma. Moderate to high aroma of American hops, featuring bright notes of grapefruit, fresh citrus peel, and resinous pine. Very low, clean malt background with subtle hints of cold-brew coffee and de-bittered cocoa. Clean fermentation profile with virtually no esters or yeast-derived phenols.
Taste. An initial impression of vibrant hop bitterness and citrus rind quickly yields to a clean, crisp malt backbone. Hop flavors mirror the aroma with prominent pine and grapefruit. Malt contribution is highly restrained, showing light toasted bread and a delicate touch of chocolate without any harsh, ashy, or burnt roast flavors. Medium-high bitterness is well-integrated. Finishes dry and clean with a lingering, pleasant piney and slightly roasty aftertaste.
Mouthfeel. Medium-light body with moderate to high carbonation that enhances the beer's crispness. Smooth and clean on the palate with zero alcohol warmth and no perceptible astringency from the dark malts.
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