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What is Black Ale?

An independent guide to the Black Ale beer style, including typical flavor notes and representative beers.

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Representative Black Ale beers

  1. Blackrocks Six Sprocket
    Rich roasted malt flavors of coffee and cocoa shine in Blackrocks Six Sprocket, complemented by subt
  2. Darkhorsebrew Special Reserve Black Ale
    Darkhorsebrew Special Reserve Black Ale features robust roasted malt flavors with hints of coffee an
  3. Hoppy Total Eclipse Black Ale
    Hoppy Total Eclipse Black Ale combines roasted malt richness with subtle hop bitterness, offering hi
  4. Keweenaw Widow Maker Black Ale
    Clean and smooth, easy on the hops and easy on the palate, this light bodied ale has a surprising de
  5. New Belgium 1554 Enlightened Black Ale
    New Belgium 1554 Enlightened Black Ale features smooth dark chocolate and subtle roasted malt flavor
  6. Poseidon Bottom Time Black Ale
    Deep roasted malt flavors dominate, accented by caramel and bittersweet chocolate, with a smooth fin
  7. Sawmill Voodoo Potion Black Ale
    A dark, full-flavored beer that drinks light as a feather, made with roast barley and pale chocolate
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