Imagine a beer so bold, so dark, and so hopped-up it could moonlight as a bouncer at the world’s rowdiest pub—meet Double Black Imperial IPA. With an IBU that’s officially “ridiculous,” this brew doesn’t just walk into the room, it kicks the door down and demands everyone pay attention. Its SRM is 55, which means it’s not just black; it’s basically the liquid embodiment of midnight, with a dash of “please don’t spill this on your carpet.”

Born from a dare at the Big Beers, Belgians, and Barleywines festival, Double Black is what happens when a brewer says, “Sure, I’ll make a beer that’s never existed, how hard could it be?” and then proceeds to throw everything but the kitchen sink into the mash. It’s got pale malt for backbone, roasted barley for brooding darkness, Special B and chocolate malt for those mysterious undertones, and enough dextrose to make your fitness tracker sweat. The hop lineup is a veritable rugby scrum—Magnum, Columbus, Ekuanot, Mosaic—each adding their own punch, kick, and shouted advice from the sidelines.

Fermented with Safale 05 and finished with Whirlfloc, Double Black emerges both dangerously drinkable and sneakily strong—OG 1.089, FG 1.012, so you know it means business. Pair it with pork or just sip it while pondering your life choices (because after one pint, you might start making more ambitious ones). Not just a beer, but an experience: the only IPA that challenges you to a staring contest and probably wins.

Alcohol 9.0% makes 40 pints.

Grains: Pale Malt, Flaked barley, Roasted barley, Special B malt, Chocolate malt, Dextrose

Boil: 60 minutes

Hops: Magnum, Colombus, Ekuanot, Mosaic

Yeast

Contains all the grain, hops and yeast required with full instructions.

These kits are perfect for those looking to start producing beer using the all grain method.

Equipment for producing beer following the all grain method as well as basic brewing knowledge is required