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Green hop India Black Ale. A green hop India Black Ale (IBA) with hops from your own garden is the ultimate combination of autumnal freshness and the dark depth of a roasted beer. Since green hops (freshly harvested, not dried cones) provide a significantly "greener", more plant-like and ethereal aroma, a fascinating contrast is created here. In the glass, it appears a deep, opaque ebony black. It is crowned by a creamy, slightly brownish (mocha-colored) foam crown. The bouquet is unique and cannot be replicated with dried hops: The "green" soul: Since the hops went directly from the garden into the kettle, an extremely fresh scent of freshly cut grass, chlorophyll, and herbs dominates. The dark side: Underneath lie the roasty notes of the malt - bitter chocolate, cold coffee, and a hint of pumpernickel. The bitterness is distinct, but due to the use of fresh cones, it is softer and less "scratchy" than with pellets. It is reminiscent of herbal liqueur or strong black tea. The beer is lean, which maintains drinkability despite the complex flavors. Special feature of home brewing: Since hops in your own garden often develop a "terroir", this beer has a highly individual note. The essential oils of the fresh hops give the Black Ale a resinous, almost resinous texture that harmonizes wonderfully with the roasty malt bitterness. This India Black Ale is a "liquid garden in autumn." It celebrates harvest time by combining the freshness of the hop garden with the cozy heaviness of a dark beer. A true one-of-a-kind that can only be brewed once a year with this intensity.