Beer Overview: Chewbacca (Rotunda Brewing Firm)

I first had this beer again in October of 2019. (Which looks like historic historical past.) And I keep in mind wanting to write down a evaluation of it even again then for the positioning…. and for some purpose I by no means did. Undecided why precisely. Possibly I simply didn’t get round to it or one thing, however I even stored my picture of the beer on my desktop display this complete time. Mockingly, I not too long ago had it once more, so what higher alternative to revisit the beer for my second beer evaluation launch for Andor: Season 2. Final week I reviewed – Admiral (J Henry Barrel Aged Grand Stout) by Delta Beer Lab – and so this week, we’ll looking at a a lot nearer brewery – Rotunda Brewing Firm with their Imperial Black IPA (or Imperial Cascadian IPA). That is one in all my favourite kinds of beer, I like Black IPAs, and Double Black IPAs are occasion higher.

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Chewbacca by Rotunda Brewing Firm (on the Rising Solar in 2019)

Beer: Chewbacca
Brewery: Rotunda Brewing Firm
Model: Imperial Black IPA / Double Black IPA
ABV: 8%
IBU: N / A
Untappd Description: (Clean)

Let’s try this Wookie beast (to not be confused with the Wookie Monster by Fourscore). Will somebody get this Strolling Carpet out of my method so I can sort!

Look

Chewbacca pours a deep, opaque brown-almost bordering on black-with a creamy, tan head that lingers like a loyal Wookiee companion. The lacing is spectacular, clinging to the glass with every sip, forsaking a path paying homage to hyperspace streaks.

Aroma

Proper out of the gate, there’s a punch of roasted malt-think darkish chocolate and fresh-brewed coffee-balanced by a piney, resinous hop profile. There’s a delicate undercurrent of caramel and a touch of citrus, like orange peel, that peeks by way of because it warms. The aroma is daring and alluring, promising complexity.

Chewbacca by Rotunda Brewing Firm

Style

The primary sip delivers a satisfying interaction between roasted malt bitterness and assertive hop character. Notes of espresso and bittersweet cocoa dominate up entrance, rapidly joined by pine, grapefruit, and a contact of earthy spice. The Black IPA type shines right here: the hops by no means overwhelm the malt spine, as a substitute weaving collectively in a harmonious, chewy mouthfeel. The 9.2% ABV is well-hidden, however there’s a mild heat within the end that allows you to know this can be a beer worthy of a Wookiee.

Mouthfeel

Medium to full-bodied, with a creamy carbonation that lifts the flavors with out feeling heavy. The end is dry, with lingering roast and a pleasing, resinous bitterness that invitations one other sip.

General Impressions

Chewbacca is a strong, well-executed Black IPA that balances darkish roast and hop chew with finesse. It’s a daring tribute to its namesake-complex, highly effective, and just a bit wild. Whether or not you’re a Star Wars fan or just a lover of massive, hoppy darkish ales, this can be a beer that deserves a spot in your cantina. Untappd’s 3.8/5 ranking feels proper, however I’d nudge it a bit greater for the sheer enjoyable and craftsmanship.

Wrap Up

My Untappd Ranking: ****.25
World Untappd Ranking: 3.8 (out of practically 1000 scores) (as of 4.25.25)

Could the hops be with you-always.

Chewbacca by Rotunda Brewing Firm (RBC) (picture courtesy of Rotunda Brewing Firm)

I’m gonna should examine the archives of the positioning right here, or on my pc, to see if I’ve any notes or something from the preliminary first time I drank the beer, if perhaps I began a evaluation after which sadly – for no matter purpose – by no means acquired round to ending it. Possibly I used to be ready for the proper probability to publish it, and by no means discovered it. Who is aware of, there’s over 70+ articles in my “draft” folder right here on the positioning, some day I’ll get round to posting them…. sadly that day isn’t at present although. However be sure you come again to the positioning, who is aware of, perhaps it’ll be tomorrow…..

And examine again subsequent Tuesday for an additional (hopefully) Star Wars themed beer launch. Over the weekened is Could the Fourth Be With You, so as soon as once more, hopefully I’ll be capable of seize a few of the RAR Star Wars themed beers and can be capable of evaluation them weekly!

Cheers all and thanks for studying!

Chewbacca at Rotunda Brewery

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