Widmer Brothers W'10 Pitch Black IPA

I've heard a few rumblings about this emerging style of beer dubbed the "Black IPA" on the interwebs and was eager to give it a try. I stumbled across this new creation by Widmer at Cashwise in Baxter. This brew is deep ruby, nearly black, but definitely more black than your run of the mill India Pale Ale. There is an interesting blend of dark roast and fresh hop grassiness in the aroma that carries into the flavor. The hops carry through into the finish and leaves a lingering character that definitely personifies the IPA side of the beer. While I'm not particularly thrilled with the combination of roast and hops, it's definitely interesting and worth trying. It's a good detour from the traditional American IPA, but I'll definitely go back to it's lighter cousin for my go-to beer. This is an extremely drinkable beer and I will have no problem finishing off this six pack. I probably won't go back for that second six pack, but I wouldn't think twice about trying any other brewery's take on the Black IPA style. 5.5/6