Clipper City Heavy Seas Loose Cannon Hop3

Brewed by Clipper City Brewing Co.
Style: India Pale Ale (IPA)
Baltimore, Maryland USA

[339-20070613] 12floz (c/o HogTownHarry, jerc). Citrus orange hops aroma has hints of floral. Hazy, orange amber body with a medium-lasting small white head. Tastes mostly like chewing on an orange peel with very light hints of bandaid. Medium body. Pretty nice hoppy beverage.

Bouteille 12oz, courtoisie de Hogtownharry. De couleur cuivrée et transparente. Nez de houblon très floral et moyennement citrique (pamplemousse) et aux notes résineuses, fruité (abricots, léger d’agrumes, notes de poire et de pêche) ainsi que légèrement malté de caramel très doux. Moyennement ronde en bouche avec un pétillement moyen et une texture crémeuse et légèrement huileuse. Goût amer de houblon floral frais, citrique (pamplemousse) avec de petites notes résineuses et herbeuses (qui dure toute la gorgée) ainsi qu’un goût fruité (abricots, moyen d’agrumes, léger de pêche, notes de poires) lors de l’entrée en bouche auquel se rajoute un goût malté de biscuits sucrés et de caramel très doux puis en finale l’on assiste à un regain d’amertume plus asséchante, plus citrique et légèrement plus herbeuse accompagné de notes d’alcool doux et d’épices (notes de poivre et de menthe). Post-goût très long et sec, amer de houblon floral, citrique (pamplemousse), aux notes herbeuses et résineuses avec un léger goût fruité (pelures d’abricots) et de petites traces d’alcool très doux.

A really well balanced beer considering the complexity of ingredients and high ABV. Obviously a strong hop flavor but not to the extent that it overpowers some of the flowery/citrusy flavors. Really nice beer and one you will find yourself looking for once you get back from vacation (trust me) PS does anyone know where I can find this (or other clipper city brews) in the Kansas City area?

12 oz.bottle: Pours a clear copper color with a medium frothy off-white head that is mostly lasting leaving nice lacing. Floral aroma brings out some hints of grapefruit and spices. Well balanced hops in the citrusy, spicy flavor that finishes with a mild bitterness. Easy drinking and a nice surprise! Refreshing!

Im amazed on how good this beer is. Frothy head (2 fingers) , which did partly disapate. Apparent lacing. Pours amber with hoppy rich flavors

This is a pretty amazing beer. I’ve had it on tap and in bottles and it’s always delivered for anyone liking a hoppy, crispy IPA.

Bottle from the Heavy Seas Sampler. A very delicious IPA, lots of bitter hops with a great floral aroma. The aroma is fresh hops, almost piney, some citrus. The white head dissipated quickly into a fine layer, not much lacing. The mouth feel is lighter than you’d expect, probably due to the carbination. This beer goes down smooth considering the ABV and hoppy-ness. The alcohol is well hidden. Overall a very refreshing crisp beer, a pleasant experience.

Bottle courtesy of HogTownHarry. Orange-copper colour with a medium white head. Aroma of grapefruit and resin, mmmmm, hops! Big flavour, lots o’ hops with some brown sugar malt to balance. Not much to add, it’s just a solid, sessionable (despite the strength) IPA.