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Clipper City Heavy Seas Winter Storm (2003-2004 -- IIPA)

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Clipper City Heavy Seas Winter Storm (2003-2004 -- IIPA)

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An Imperial/Double IPA formerly brewed by
Clipper City Brewing Co.

Baltimore, Maryland USA

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1183.64/5.03.63/5.0Winter7.5%45.2Snifter, Tulip P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Pale, Crystal, Carapils and Munich malts. Magnum, Fuggles, Cascade, Centennial and Chinook Hops. This ale is pure hop power but perfectly balanced with a rich malt character. Floral and aromatic, the hop character is enhanced by the technique of dry hopping, a traditional method of increasing aroma. Available from mid-October to February.

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 Braudog (3463), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
4.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/104/510/105/518/20
Dec 5, 2004  
Orange-red with thin, but sticky head. Sweet pine aroma. Wonderful sweet hoppiness here ... crisp and tart, a hint of citrus, but not too much. Superb beer.


 RCWCPACFP (102), New Jersey, USA
4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/103/510/104/519/20
Dec 29, 2005  
I think I heard the distributor in central PA say that they will get this beer out all year. That is a good thing as this hop heaven balances bitter, flowery, and malt roast flavor so skillfully.


 LordHedgehog (144), Westminster, Maryland, USA
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/59/105/518/20
Jan 22, 2004  
Pours to a burnt coppor with a thick creamy white head, a head with significant malt flavor with hops and earth tones. Has a sweet, piney aroma. Gentle on the palate coming in, with lots of malt and earth, but a good hops kick in the hindquarters. The alcohol is noticeable, but only barely. An excellent American Strong.


 obxdude10 (1390), Reading, Pennsylvania, USA
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/59/105/518/20
Oct 25, 2004  
Excellent double IPA, amber in color with a generous off-white head, great lacing around the glass, huge hoppy nose with a little pine in the aroma, lots of great hop flavor in the body of the beer, good malt profile to balance it out, lots of citrus & pine notes in the flavors as well, mouthfeel was a bit sticky with resin from the hops, very smooth & drinkable


 PhillyBeer2112 (1861), Orange Park, Florida, USA
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/104/58/104/518/20
Feb 2, 2004  
Orange-brown color, large webbed head. Clear hoppy aroma. Aroma enticing and exhilirating: citrus notes apparent. Herbal flavors dominate, possible woodiness. Earthy finish. A very "natural" and "rough-hewn" beer. Hearty. For me, sets the standard for what a "winter warmer" ought to be.



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