An American-style Black Ale, with all the associated high hop bitterness, citrus/floral hop flavor and aroma, medium-high alcohol content and medium body one would expect with an IPA, but distinguished by its black color obtained by a unique mashing process that reduces the amount of burnt or roasted bitterness, astringency, flavor and aroma from black malts that would otherwise be expected in an American Stout. World Beer Championships Award: Silver Medal 2011