Ok, still no black beer, but there is something different today. It's La Pirata's Kollektivist, a wild ale. They credit Russian brewery Bakunin with the inspiration, but it sounds more like a Belgian beer to me.
Cidery aroma and Halloweeny orange color, but not a lot of head. Some bubbles to come out, but they fizz away rapidly. The flavor also recalls cider, with a weird blend of fruity sweetness and woodiness. It's kind of like a barrel ages cider, I would think. Although dry, it's a mouthful, very present, perhaps thankfully without a lot of aftertaste. The sour end of the taste grows in strength giving the beer a more Belgian profile. It's a different kind of beer, and it's always good to try new things, just in case, but it's not a beer I would seek out for myself again.
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