04 Sep 2015 --- Clifton Park, NY — Arise and take possession of a new Halloween treat for craft beer ghouls and goblins roaming the beer isles in search of a scary good black IPA. This Halloween season, behold Shmaltz Brewing’s latest spellbinding limited-edition release: Death Black IPA. Overflowing with characteristics of coffee, dark chocolate, and fresh citrus with a mix of pine, the jet black IPA’s deep roasted malt flavors provide support for a bold mix of bright and bitter West Coast hops. Available for the first time on retail shelves as a 4-pack (12 oz. bottles) and on draft at select bars, Death Black IPA is brewed with 7 malts, 7 hops, and comes in at 7% ABV. Death Black IPA is now nationally available in 35 states through Shmaltz’s extensive distribution network.