Black IPA Question

[mcnewcp]

I've been growing pretty fond of the Black IPA (American Dark Ale, Cascadian Dark Ale) style lately and I really want to try my hand in making one. I can't find much in the way of good recipes for this style and was wondering if someone could tell me what goes into making a stellar example of this style.

 

[SCHUWEET]

http://www.austinhomebrew.com/product_info.php?products_id=12426

Kit link.

 

[JLW]

This is one of the best beers I have ever made. I'll brew this again soon.

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f69/heavenly-scourge-black-iipa-141308/

 

[beergolf]

I have one in my rotation.

8oz debittered black
4oz. C80
7lbs light DME

Chinook,Cascade,Willamette to 66 ibu's. Dry hop with Cascade , Centenial (1oz each)

Nice balance

 

[mcnewcp]

This is one of the best beers I have ever made. I'll brew this again soon.

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f69/heavenly-scourge-black-iipa-141308/

Wow, this brew looks like a beast.

 

[mcnewcp]

I have one in my rotation.

8oz debittered black
4oz. C80
7lbs light DME

Chinook,Cascade,Willamette to 66 ibu's. Dry hop with Cascade , Centenial (1oz each)

Nice balance

I was pretty sure the debittered malt was an important component to this style, but only about half of the recipes I've found so far include it.

 

[JLW]

Wow, this brew looks like a beast.

It's the best one I have had even beats commercial version IMHO. The beer bar I go to has Dad's Little Helper Black IPA on tap all the time. I get it but am always disapointed that it isn't this beer.

 

[mcnewcp]

The beer bar I go to has Dad's Little Helper Black IPA on tap all the time.

I like that one, but I definitely think it's lacking in late hop additions or possibly short on dry hopping.