[blatz]

that is purty.

Joe - I think there was a BYO a while back that detailed the head color when using various roasted malts - IIRC Roasted Barley was the one that produced a white head, whereas black patent and chocolate malt had deeper tan.

could be wrong though - check it out.

[beersk]

I could see 1.010 above the beer so I called it 1.010, but probably 1.008-9

Wow, you really got it to dry out. I'm having issues getting my darker beers to dry out like that, or at least finish under 1.016. I mean, 1.016 is a nice finishing gravity for something like an oatmeal stout, but for a black IPA I want it to be a little drier or for a mild starting at 1.044, it shouldn't finish at 1.015. Although it's not bad or anything, just seems like it should be finishing drier.
Very nice looking beer there.

[Joe Sr.]

that is purty.

Joe - I think there was a BYO a while back that detailed the head color when using various roasted malts - IIRC Roasted Barley was the one that produced a white head, whereas black patent and chocolate malt had deeper tan.

could be wrong though - check it out.

Thanks. I'll look for that.  I use both black patent and chocolate in my stout, so that might be the trick right there.

[HoosierBrew]

I could see 1.010 above the beer so I called it 1.010, but probably 1.008-9

Wow, you really got it to dry out. I'm having issues getting my darker beers to dry out like that, or at least finish under 1.016. I mean, 1.016 is a nice finishing gravity for something like an oatmeal stout, but for a black IPA I want it to be a little drier or for a mild starting at 1.044, it shouldn't finish at 1.015. Although it's not bad or anything, just seems like it should be finishing drier.
Very nice looking beer there.

The Black IPAs I make are closer to IIPA level OGs, so I add some sugar to get a lower FG - I like to get it down close to 1.012 if possible. I agree - I like a stout to finish 1.016 or more, but Black IPA should finish lower. Sugar definitely helps.

[Jimmy K]

Looks like purple!? highlights on my monitor!

[klickitat jim]

Kind of garnet, ruby, in person. Its pretty dark, took full sun right behind it to see color and clarity.

[thirsty]

Damn, that looks tasty. And here I am, all done with my 10 gals of stout.