Black IPA

Black IPA (also known as Cascadian Dark Ale) is a hybrid beer style combining the hop-forward characteristics of an American IPA with the dark, roasted malt profile of a porter or stout. It features pronounced citrusy, piney, or resinous hop flavors and aromas alongside subtle notes of chocolate, coffee, or toast, with the dark malts providing color without excessive roast bitterness. Originating in the early 2000s in the Pacific Northwest, this style typically uses American hop varieties and specialty dark malts like dehusked black malt or Carafa to achieve color without overwhelming roast character.