Clipper City Brewing Company
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Heavy Seas Uncharted Waters 2013
Belgian Style Abbey Ale Aged in Brandy Barrels
1pt 6oz bottle
I got it free (so to say) from Super Fine Wine & Liquor
Only $175 for three cases of beer!
9% abv
I liked the Heavy Seas Holy Sheet Ale that I had a few years
ago but, I never see it in the store(s).
It is or was a very tasty ale. I
remember I had to always buy a sampler pack to get it. I don’t know if they make it any longer, I’ll
have to look it up, then I’ll have to find it if they are still making Holy
Sheet.
Appearance: the brewery calls it mahogany … I’ll say, dark
coffee with deep mahogany highlights when held to the light. The head was a thin beige color that leaves
only a spot of lacing. On the last pour,
as I finish the bottle, I got about a one finger head.
Aroma: deep rich and thick malty tone; dark fruit that
reminds me of fig and a nice touch of vanilla, the nose feels creamy,
Flavors: hints of vanilla, cherry, and honey coming from the
barrel aging, dark fruit, faint spicy oak wood, toasted grains, rich creamy
dark caramel, nice touch of alcohol and light coffee
Mouthfeel: this is all about the mouthfeel; smooth, thick, sticky,
really creamy, no carbonation except for a super fine fizz on the palate, dark
sweet roasted notes on the taste and aftertaste
To the Point: overall, this is great. The mouthfeel is superb, the aftertaste is
long, this is a great sipper that is truly tasty and super smooth, be careful
of the 9%; I have to give this an A
This ale is great with a cigar. I know.
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