So its a contradiction in terms. A Black India Pale Ale?! The concept they came up with revolved around the old chewy sweets Black Jacks & Fruit Salads. They wanted to take a big, fat IPA & lace it with under- tones of slight roast & aniseed & blend with the huge tropical aromas of Pacific West coast hops. They gained the hint of roast by using Carafa malts from Germany. That give it the dark colour & a touch of roast but minimal bitterness, thus letting the hops fly & fly!