Brewed up a black IPA (NB kit) this weekend - very curious to see how it comes out. Made my first yeast starter to go with it, but didn't really see much difference in the fermentation process. Also got to use my new wort chiller and bottle washer, which was fun.
Will start the bourbon porter up either this weekend or next.
I did a black IPA a while back, did not come out well. It's a hit-or-miss style for me, I've had some wonderful ones and a few that were atrocious (like mine, and one from Element Brewing). I was trying to do more of an English version of the style (doing an English version of an American beer that's a
Edited for profanity. Please do not do it again.ization of an English style; it worked better in theory). Just too much chocolately malts, not enough *sharp* hop character, and kind of a weird malt sweetness. Hope that yours comes out better than mine!