New Belgium 1554 Black Ale
Country- USA
State- Colorado
Brand- New Belgium Brewing Company
Type- Black Ale/ Black IPA
Calories- 205
Average Beer Rating- 3
Description:
New Belgium 1554 Black Ale has a clear mahogany color and a sturdy tan head. The beer has aromas of dark chocolate, dusty cocoa powder, roasted coffee, sweet herbs, slight candy banana and peppery notes. It is light to medium bodied but feels light on the palate. The flavors come across moderate to malty sweetness rounded out by a slight roasted bitterness which is backed by lingering hints of fruit acidity. The makeup of the beer is Pale, Carapils, Black, Munich and Chocolate malts with Nugget hops and Lager yeast. The ABV is 6%.
Glass to Use:
Black Ales are best served in a Tulip glass.
About the Brewery
New Belgium Brewing Company was cofounded by Kim Jordan and Jeff Lebesch in Fort Collins, Colorado. The couple installed brewing equipment in their basement in 1991 where they produced test batches of Fat Tire Amber Ale and Abbey Ale. They would sell their beer for the first time at the Colorado Brewers Festival. Many accolades later as well as expansion into Asheville, NC; New Belgium Brewing Company is a success story born from a bike trip to Belgium in 1988!
Beer Reviews:
Tobin’s Review 3 out of 5
New Belgium 1554 Black Ale has a dark brown hue. It’s not as dark as a stout as you can barely see through the glass. The head is frothy and it has a light chocolate aroma. The beer is smooth, has a malt finish with an ever so slight hint of bitter hops. It tastes like a Porter, and overall is a good beer.
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