This week has been Southern Tier week for me. Thursday was Un-Earthly on tap at Lost Dog, one of my favorite retreats for excellent IPAs. The Un-Earthly is an Imperial IPA coming in at 18 degrees and 9.5% ABV - as their review says, “not to be trifled with”. With an imperial IPA, you expect a LOT of hops, but the Un-Earthly is exceptionally smooth. You get a hint of hops up front, then it smooths out like a lager, then finishes with a fine orange / hops blend that is really unique and gets better with each sip. Needless to say I recommend it.
Tonight, I went with what the brewer calls “the antithesis of unearthly!” - the Imperial Iniquity Black Ale. Clocking in a 21% plato with 9.0% ABV. According to the brewer:
Wishes of good fortune often collaborate with the brewer’s creativity to yield dramatic results. We carefully chose the name for this Imperial IBA, Iniquity - a word opposing goodness. Why? This beer is contrary to what one may expect from an IPA; this is an ale as black as night. Some may consider it an immoral act to blacken an ale. We suggest they don’t rely on conventional standards. Allow the darkness to consume you. Cheers!
This brew also delivers, and reminds me a lot of the Back in Black IPA in terms of look, smell, and initial taste but adds a bit more body on the follow-through to make it a more complete beer.
Both were supremely enjoyable, and I will be enjoying them again soon I’m sure.
Cheers and good night, beer lovers.
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