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Blindfold blankets us in darkness yet maintains a surprisingly light body and bold, hoppy character. This black IPA emerged from our Beer Camp program and builds on Sierra Nevada’s legendary love of hops with roasted malts for depth and complexity. Like its namesake, Blindfold is a bit disorienting—the color of a stout and the intense, hop-forward flavors of a classic American IPA. (Description provided by company)
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ABV:
6.80% ABV
Availability Frequency:
Limited (brewed once)
Containers Available:
bottle
draft
Locations Where Available:
nationwide
Store/Serve Temperature:
45-54 degrees F
Comments
Blinded by the dark
Sierra Nevada Blindfold is a black IPA that pours true to its name. The smell is malt-forward, more than what I’d expect for an IPA. The hops join the party in the flavor though, as this beer is quite dry. The flavor is pretty big, but not overwhelmingly bitter. It’s well balanced, complete with a full mouthfeel. Overall pretty good, but nothing extra special or anything.