Paul Revere's got some taste

Name: Back in Black

Style: Black Indian Pale Ale

Brewer: 21st Amendment Brewery

Alcohol by Volume: 6.8%

Price: $1.99 (12oz can)

Rating: A-

http://21st-amendment.com/beer/back-in-black

This, my friends, is the revered Back in Black from 21st Amendment Brewery in San Francisco, California.  I picked it up largely because of the can.  A candlelit Paul Revere sports a classic chopper style motorcycle alerting the American people a revolution is brewing.  Another captivating decision factor was the name of the brewery.  As you may know, the 21st Amendment of our faithful nations Constitution was introduced to repeal the 18th Amendment, which sparked much controversy when it made the production, distribution, and consumption of alcohol illegal.  Luckily, the initiative wasn't long-lived.  After a miserable 13 years, Congress got their heads straight and did some good.  While it's unfortunate such good sensibility wasn't long lived for future generations, we still have beer to fall back on.  This thick, creamy, malty take on the classic British style Indian Pale Ale delivers a warm, rich flavor that lingers on the tongue just long enough to ensure you can still taste your dinner and not compromise either of their respective integrity.  A light bitterness compliments the dark malts without overwhelming it.  All in all, not too hoppy and not overly thick making for a well balanced and frankly conventional Black IPA.