Clipper City Heavy Seas Loose Cannon Hop3

Lingering hop bitterness. Amber color. Thin head. Hop level seems more like an IIPA, but ABV is in the IPA range.

Bottle @<a href=http://ratebeer.com/forums/thisted-kalder---%F8lsmagning-den-1204 87119.htm target= new> Thisted Tasting by Maria.. Clear medium amber orange color with a aveage to large, frothy, good lacing, mostly lasting, off-white head. Aroma is moderate malty, caramel, moderate to light heavy hoppy, perfume, grape, orange. Flavor is moderate to light heavy sweet and bitter with a average to long duration. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is soft. (120408)

bottle. pours light copper with a creamy white head. nose of peach, pine, and some citrus. well balanced flavor with a good deal of peach and citrus present. smooth and creamy on the palate, it goes down way too fast.finishes quite clean. a very nice IPA that actually has some balance for once.

wow incredibly spectacular india pale ale. i definitely the best ive ever had. i cant wait to have another

This beer changes the definition of American-style IPAs, because it’s actually good. (No offense you American IPA lovers). The hops actually blend well with the barley flavors - who would have thought!? Instead of a bitter finish, the hops spark a happy place in the palate that leave you wanting more. There is a subtle sweetness throughout and the floral character and aroma leaves the mouth watering. Yes, the smell is "aggressive," but if you’re reading this, you can’t be faint of heart when it comes to beer. I agree with many posters that this is the closest to IPA perfection I’ve ever tasted. If you find a 6-pack of these, consider yourself lucky and take it home and enjoy!

Did I bath in potting soil? It’s a great smell though. Aggressively hoppy smell. Cloudy but deep golden. Not overwhelmingly bitter taste. It’s rich and thick.

Tasted on TAP, and many a bottle, but only in Baltimore. I wish I could get this out west. HOP 3 [cubed]! This is the closest I’ve tasted perfection. And it’s not a Portland brew. It’s now what I seek out when visiting the Land Of Pleasant Living, Baltimore, MD. So good, I had to take the tour. HOPPY, Fruity, Tasty, kicky, ranks right up there with the Best each year at the Oregon Brewers Fest. Highly recommended to any IPA’er.

4-21-08 bottle
Red orange copper with nice head. Very floral bitter dry smell. Sharp rind bitterness in the flavor. Mouthfeel is pretty smooth and is enjoyable. Drinkable.