In the can: My previous evaluation mostly holds up. Dubhe is a deeply dark beer allowing in a touch of light at its ruby-tinged edges. Aromatic notes of earthy pine leap from the glass, matched on the palate and then followed by roasty coffee-baking chocolate bitterness and a touch of lingering herbal spice. As stated in 2012, Dubhe also finishes with a touch of boozy weight — quite welcome considering everything else going on in the glass. Black IPAs have mostly fallen out of favor since their brief surge of popularity about seven years ago. The fact that Dubhe remains in Uinta’s seasonal rotation is a surprise. But I’m glad it does.
Alcohol: 9.3 percent
Find it: Dubhe will be available in six-packs of 12-ounce cans through summer.
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