What is a Strong Black Ale?  It is a description of a beer that doesn't really fit a style.  Dark Matter won the SalusWorld homebrew competition several months ago and, according to Joshua, he went to the homebrew store without a plan—he just made up the recipe as he went along.  Entered into the competition as a Scotch ale, Dark Matter also features components of stout and weizenbock.  It is exceedingly smooth and creamy with hints of chocolate and roast.