219. Thornbridge Raven Black IPA

This is another one enjoyed at Ebenezer's Pub in Lovell, ME. Not sure it is actually from Thornbridge as I do not recall it listing the brewery on the menu. If someone from Ebenezer's happens across this post please let me know and I will update accordingly. 

Appearance is nearly black with slight tan head. Aroma has more malt than hops and is fairly subtle overall. Taste goes in the opposite direction with lots of hops with some hints of dark malts; chocolate, coffee that lingers a bit. Overall a quality black IPA but as I mentioned in my prior review of the Pitch Black IPA from Widmer I still prefer a nice double IPA to the new black IPAs coming on the market. 

Pros: Great dark color

Cons: 

Alcohol Content: 6.6% ABV
Calories: ???
IBU (Bitterness): ??
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Brewers Website: Thornbridge Brewery

Brewers Description: website does not appear to be working today. 

198. Meantime IPA

I have to admit I purchased this one because of the bottle. Such a cool design and label. This is an 11.2 oz bottle (slightly less than your typical American 12 oz) with avery unique style to it. Meantime is a brewery located in London, England and they also sell full 750 ml bottles with a cork top. The beer pours a pale orange color with a decent white head.  Smell is mostly malts and breads which is surprising for an IPA but maybe they do things differently in England. Taste has a fair amount of sweetness from the malts and a nice tropical fruit taste - maybe cantaloupe? Overall it was an easy to drink beer even at 7.4% ABV. Not sure I would seek out another bottle but I was not disappointed in the one I had. 
Pros: Bottle

Cons: Average taste and less exciting than many American IPAs.

Alcohol Content: 7.4% ABV
Calories: ???
IBU (Bitterness): ??
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Brewers Website: Meantime Brewing

Brewers Description: The Original Bitter BeerA Glass Full of Hops