Loose Cannon IPA

Loose Cannon IPA

American IPA

Clipper City Brewing Co./Heavy Seas Beer     Baltimore, Maryland

7.25% ABV 

Color -----------------------          Golden Amber, Good deep color

Head-------------------------           Fluffy and heavy.  A good pour 

Boutique-------------------- 7       Floral, and earthy

Body-------------------------6      Light mouth feel    

Bite-------------------------  6      Good balance but needed not a crisp taste 

Hops -----------------------7        Good selection of hops but not overpowering the ale

Taste------------------------- 7     Overall a good balance of flavors, refreshing and not too light

Aftertaste------------------5        Left quickly and needed to linger but did not.  Looking for a bit more.

Overall Score     38/60     A fair Beer

I drank this beer at Tavern on the Square in downtown Salem, Massachusetts.  It had a great atmosphere and terrific service.  I was eating with a party of difficult women who ordered difficult dishes and our server Kelsey was outstanding throughout the evening.  Plus good looking.  I had the chicken malinase which was absolutely fantastic but not a good pairing with the IPA.  The beer was good as a starter but not through the dinner.  I did have a sample of their blueberry ale which was served with a ripened blueberry.  It was decent but not worth buying a pint.  I do recommend giving it a try.  Overall the beer was a middle of the road IPA.  Nothing to write home about or blog about but I will anyway.  As a hophead I could have used quite a few more hops during the finishing process.  I was a decent balance of flavors did left me asking for more.  I did in fact get more and ordered another after dinner but would try something else on a return visit.  A notable mention.    

Tasted 6-26-2011