NOW On TAP : Black IPA

BLACK IPA : Loosely based on a Schwarzbier (Black Lager) recipe, this 6.3% ABV ale is dry-hopped twice with Cascade and Amarillo hops.

Appearance: Opaque black with thick, tan head

Aroma: Complex malt roasty-ness with hints of herbal hops

Flavor: Medium bodied with robust blend of dark malts

History: A still-emerging style also known as "Cascadia Dark Ale"

Black IPA Dry-Hopped Today (again)

We just dry-hopped the latest Burien seasonal batch...Black IPA. This is the second infusion of extra hops added to this experimental brew: the first was in the fermenter.

The beer is still clarifying and carbonating, so it's going to be at least a week or two before we release the first kegs.

Keep an eye on this blog, since it will be here, on Twitter, and on Facebook that we announce the release.

This Week's Brew : Black IPA

We brewed a Black IPA in Burien today. This somewhat unusual style, also known south of the border in neighboring Oregon as "Cascadia Dark Ale," combines the depth of flavor of a Black Beer with the hop assertiveness of an IPA.

Our take on this emerging style uses Chinook, Centennial, and Cascade hops to create a balanced bitter/flavor/aroma profile. A blend of organic chocolate, roast, black, and crystal malts supplies the foundation upon which we add a layer of dry-hopped complexity.
Look for it on tap in both our pubs in the coming weeks.