Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Clown Shoes Space Cake Review

Double IPA
Mercury Brewing Company
Ipswich, Massachusetts

Yes, those are cupcakes zipping around him
1pint 6oz bottle
9% abv
Complements of: The Super Fine Wine & Liquor store in Canton, Michigan

Appearance: fairly dense; on the amber side; slightly tarnished copper body with a thin bone white head that leaves no lacing behind; I got a little better head when I poured the last third of the bottle into the glass – and there is nothing better than getting a little better head.


Aroma: sweet malty grains blend right into the citrusy hops; orange blossom, grapefruit, light pine

Flavors: really follows the nose; sweet malty grains on the tip of the tongue – reminding me of dark caramel; followed by the citrusy notes of white grapefruit and orange peel; piney on the finish; the grapefruit and alcohol display a nice peppery note – like a fine grind black pepper

Mouthfeel: hint of malty sweetness on the delivery which is soon washed away by the hops; firm bitterness on the mid; solid bitterness on the finish with a piney prickly feel; tart lip smacking aftertaste from the citrusy hops that are use; low-moderate carbonation;


To the Point: very appealing nose and the taste follows suit; I did not think it was too sweet for a DIPA; when I checked this beer out of beer advocate there were some reviewers saying it was too sweet for a DIPA and they downgraded it for that point; probably the same people who said Hopslam is world class and Hopslam is a lot sweeter than this  


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