Tramp Stamp - Clown Shoes

chocosushi

Oklahoma

4.23/5  rDev +7.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

Tripel Karmeliet Glass
A ~ Deep ruby w/ a blonde highlight to it. White abundance of head with fine carbonation. Light lace. Clown Shoes are the kings of carb.

S ~ Sharp mango notes with sweetened grapefruit juice. Balanced yeast aromas with hints of gum, pear, & peach juice. Whiffs of Orange Hard Candy & Cotton Candy.

T ~ Grapefruit & Mango following through in a major way with BIG fresh resinous-sappy hop notes. Pineapple Rings! Yeast is fruity. Carmelized Banana, Orange Peel, & Sweet Breadiness Abound. Apple peel & coconut oil comes out upon warming (peculiar but great)

M ~ Perfectly balanced with with sharp citrus sensations throughout. Resinous & dry with some light heat. Muy Bueno.

D ~ Can't get enough really. Perfect balance. Never too phenolic. Ultimately it DOES lose flair on warming, but the hops still shine through in a wonderful way. A true Belgo interpretation of an American IPA with mild heat. Recommend for BIPA naysayers.

Serving type: bottle

02-29-2012 03:24:12 | More by chocosushi

Curloftheburl

Connecticut

3.5/5  rDev -10.7%

05-19-2013 02:45:08 | More by Curloftheburl

2GOOFY

California

4/5  rDev +2%

05-18-2013 23:53:06 | More by 2GOOFY

nosavingsaccount

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

05-18-2013 14:45:24 | More by nosavingsaccount

banger7

New York

3.5/5  rDev -10.7%

05-17-2013 14:24:39 | More by banger7

oN3xM

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

05-17-2013 00:42:02 | More by oN3xM

kwa357

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -10.7%

05-12-2013 21:58:44 | More by kwa357

Ford

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -10.7%

05-12-2013 03:08:50 | More by Ford

hopley

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -10.7%

05-11-2013 03:47:25 | More by hopley

b-one

California

3.5/5  rDev -10.7%

05-11-2013 03:40:19 | More by b-one

In_Control_Mike

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

05-11-2013 02:28:23 | More by In_Control_Mike

Brianinthewbl

Minnesota

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

05-09-2013 03:29:43 | More by Brianinthewbl

blknikon

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

05-07-2013 22:47:46 | More by blknikon

FrankShirley

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

05-05-2013 02:25:37 | More by FrankShirley

BYOFB

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev +2%

05-04-2013 18:29:31 | More by BYOFB

rydev24

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

05-04-2013 17:46:26 | More by rydev24

mitlinks

Switzerland

3.5/5  rDev -10.7%

05-03-2013 20:38:07 | More by mitlinks

MN_Beerticker

Minnesota

4/5  rDev +2%

05-02-2013 02:35:31 | More by MN_Beerticker

MattyG85

Minnesota

4.16/5  rDev +6.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured from a 12 oz. bottle into a Sam Adams "Perfect Pint" glass. Bottle date of 03/08/13.

Appearance: Pours a deep and somewhat hazy copper amber orange. Lots of rising bubbles and a huge six finger off white head with good retention. Leaves a lot of lacing clinging around the glass.

Smell: A bright and zesty aroma of spicy yeast, fruits, and hops. Belgian yeast with candied sugar, funk, clove, and lots of pepper esters. Citrus hops with good hints of orange peel, grapefruit, apricot, mango, lemon zest, and pineapple. Also some floral, grassy, and piney hop hints. Soft bready malts with hints of wheat, grains, caramel, biscuit, and cracker. Also some hints of honey and banana fruit. Really solid smell.

Taste: Like the smell hints, a spicy and fruity Belgian tinged IPA taste. Belgian yeast with some funk, clove, and a big taste of pepper. Some banana esters. Hops with notes of citrus orange, mango, grapefruit, apricot, lemon zest, and pineapple. Some floral hops and grass along with a slight presence of pine. Sweet candied sugar and honey notes. Soft malt backing with notes of biscuit, wheat, caramel, grains, and cracker. A nice balance between the hops and spicy and sweet notes.

Mouthfeel: Medium bodied with a medium to high level of carbonation. Creamy, crisp, juicy, and pretty smooth. Finishes moderately dry.

Overall: A pretty good take on the Belgian IPA style. Solid use of spicy yeast and hops with a good balance.

Serving type: bottle

05-01-2013 06:47:44 | More by MattyG85

JeffTheJuice

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -10.7%

04-30-2013 23:28:53 | More by JeffTheJuice

Fatehunter

Oregon

4.05/5  rDev +3.3%
look: 2.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

Thin head on a hazy, medium straw colored body.
The aroma is a nice mix of sharp citrus and cotton candy.
The taste has a biting lemon bitterness, then sweetened up with mandarin and finishes with a pine bitterness. A great profile.
The texture is crisp with moderate carbonation.
An enjoyable IPA, good twist and balance.

Serving type: bottle

04-29-2013 23:21:39 | More by Fatehunter

Kelp

New Hampshire

3.5/5  rDev -10.7%

04-29-2013 05:48:10 | More by Kelp

OBeerMeGreatOne

California

3.25/5  rDev -17.1%

04-29-2013 05:16:56 | More by OBeerMeGreatOne

atone315

Wisconsin

4.5/5  rDev +14.8%

04-28-2013 00:59:58 | More by atone315

Halcyondays

California

3.91/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

12 oz. bottle,

A: Pours a hazy ochre with a soft white head leaving some thick lace.

S: Notes of peppery spice, lemon zest, yeast.

T: Nice mix of everything in a good balance. Orange and lemon zest, light tangerine with a moderate yeast component. Big hop finish.

M: Crisp, medium-bodied, frothy big carbonation without being over the top.

O: A well made tasty BIPA. Does it match the best, no, but a single is an easy choice. Something to buy again, though the label is quite tacky.

Serving type: bottle

04-27-2013 21:14:22 | More by Halcyondays