Angry Black IPA

[JM-brew]

Would like a critique on my most recent concoction. I wanted to finish off some stuff I had sitting around. And I had some Chinook that I didn't know what to do with, so I'm going for a Chinook/Amarillo, black IPA. I was worried about the color so I added the roasted barely, but does that make it more of a stout than an IPA?

Yeild: 3.8 L
Yeast: nottingham
.9 kg German Pilsen
100 g Carafa special II
100 g Special W
25 g Roasted Barley
60 min @ 152° F

60 min 2.5 g Chinook
20 min 4 g Amarillo
2.5 g Chinook
10 min 2.5 g Amarillo
4 g Chinook
2 min 3 g Amarillo
3 g Chinook
7 days 4 g Amarillo
4 g Chinook
iirc it should come out to about 6.7% ABV and around 80 IBU.

 

[beeber]

Flavor is more important in beer than color, IMHO. I'd leave out the roasted malt if you're shooting for an IPA. 25 g is not a lot but it will be noticeable. But if you want a little nutty/roasty then go right ahead.

 

[JM-brew]

I thought a little bit of roasty flavor would mix well with the Chinook, but that's based on very limited experience. Here's what it looked like at the end of the mash.

 

[beeber]

Looks good! I like that combo of hops. Cheers!

 

[JM-brew]

Came out great! May be my personal favorite so far. I'll try to get a picture before I drink it all.