Boobytrap: Bax Bier's Dark Hop Bomb

Boobytrap is the new Black IPA from Bax Bier, a Groningen-based brewery known for ambitious and flavorful craft beers. This Cascadian Dark Ale combines dark, roasted malts with an impressive hop lineup, resulting in a beer that is both robust and refined.

Brewing Excellence

With 6% ABV and available in 330ml cans, Boobytrap is an accessible yet complex offering. The brewers use roasted barley, wheat, and oat flakes as the foundation, combined with five hop varieties: Citra, Cascade, Mosaic, Idaho 7, and El Dorado. These hops deliver a fascinating blend of tropical and citrus aromatics.

Tasting Profile

Boobytrap opens with toasty and dark chocolate notes, followed by citrus hop and grapefruit on the nose. The palate reveals the same toasty and chocolatey character, complemented by cocoa and citrusy hop bitterness. The finish is dry and bitter, with a soft dark chocolate fade.

For the Hop Enthusiast

This is a beer for lovers of complex, dark IPAs that embrace bitterness. Best served at 6-9°C for optimal flavor development.