28/06/2020
Black Magic - Salt and Pepper Squid Ink Gosebeer and
I love weird and unusual brews. From the get go, this beer grabs you; the can design (those metallic accents yo), the way the beer pours (is it a dark sour?! Is it a porter?!), the unusual ingredients listed (samphire, kelp, saltbush with Javan pepper and squid ink?!). Everything about this beer demands attention.
With ocean saltiness on the nose and a deep brown/black colour, the squid ink gose has medium head retention and a noticeable depth with agitation.
It has a primary similar to the nomad brewing co’s salt and pepper gose, that I’ve had before. Salty and high carbonation hits the palette first up, followed by a tingling black pepper that lingers with what I imagine/faintly remember squid ink tastes like.
The only difference would be the subtle ocean vibes of the samphire, kelp and saltbush trio on the secondary come through.
The squid ink is a visual showstopper, with the blank slate of a salt and pepper gose providing approachability as a beginner sour, with an even more approachable 8 IBU rating.
Salt and pepper sours have outstanding drinkability and would pair well fish and chips!
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