Airways Midnight Departure

Brewed by Airways Brewing Company
Style: Black IPA
Kent, Washington USA

Serve in Shaker, Tulip

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Draft at NCBC. Pours jet black (hardy frickin har) with no head or lace. Big sharply ashy dark nose, plenty of grapefruit there as well. Sticky flattish body. Lots of ash and some roast and grapefruit on the mid palate. Looks like the patent malt got a little out of hand on this one. Out of balance, but the power of the bitterness is still an interesting punch.

Smooth, easy-drinking CDA, though not as robust and/or hoppy as I like to see in the style. Mostly soft roast with just a nip of burnt. Chocolate in the background. Moderate bitterness. Pleasant yet somewhat restrained hop aromas. I yearned for more pine and grapefruit. Nonetheless, as mentioned, it’s very drinkable and probably appeals to a wider audience, beyond the hardcore CDA fans.

Pours black and thin. Blackened aroma. Chalky malts and floral hops. A little burnt on the finish. Not bad for this style, which isn’t my favorite.