#devestatetion

DevESTATEtion

"It’s a shame when good barley goes bad. This spring, the combined effect of double digit sustained winds and concentrated rainfall created major stress on the normal course of our barley maturation — our crop went down for the count. Instead of crying in our beer—or lack thereof—we decided to do one better and make something new. Featuring organic malts and our estate-grown wet hops, this black IPA is the evil twin of our legendary Estate Ale. Black in color with a mild roasty flavor and moderate body, this beer has a bold citrusy and earthy hop flavor and aroma from the use of our own wet hops. We’d never let one bad harvest get in the way of a great beer, so join us in a toast to the memory of our devastating season." (back label) DevESTATEtion Application No. 85969806 (approved) ... they also filed for "DEVASTATION" Application No. 85968691 (also approved) ESTATE Reg. No. 3829782 SierraNevada.com

Sierra Nevada's DevESTATEtion Black IPA (Picked up at Bev-Mo). A 3 of 4. A solid black IPA - really contrasting head and lacing compared to the darkness of the body. The nose is relatively light on hops - but some citrus and some earthiness are there, and a decent bit of roasted notes. Drinks on the bitter side with a lighter chocolate/coffee/roast presence, and finishes quite cleanly on your palate. Quite a solid offering. Also, as a side note - perhaps my bottle got a heavier does than usual of wax seal at the top, but this took me a good five minutes to cut in and pry it off.