Clementine 1.5 - Clown Shoes

drabmuh

Maryland

3.88/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Beer served in a Clown shoes shaker pint, check my twitter feed for the photo. Pint glass was a gift from the brewery. Thanks! At the time of this review, this is #50 on the "Top Beers - Witbier" list on beeradvocate.com. I thought this beer was good for a huge witbier.

Beer is amber with a lot of haze, a white head of small bubbles, low retention, some lacing, moderate carbonation.

Aroma is sweet, yeasty, mildly citrus.

Beer is nice and light in body, a little heavier than expected but I imagine for an 8% beer, this is probably about as light as you can get it without it getting boozy, the alcohol is hidden quite well. Nice finish, some citrus, orange and lemon flavors. A decent beer.

Serving type: bottle

01-11-2013 16:09:44 | More by drabmuh

tedho21

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +3.9%

05-30-2013 23:03:09 | More by tedho21

alaimoa

Connecticut

4.21/5  rDev +9.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pours with lots of carbonation and immediate smell of orange peel and yeast and is a cloudy, hazy light yellow.
Taste is subtle fruit, yeast and a rolling bubble feel in across the mouth. This beer is very refreshing for a spring or summer day given its light body and I'm surprised its no longer being made and looking forward to trying the regular "clementine"

Serving type: bottle

05-27-2013 11:51:32 | More by alaimoa

CrazyDavros

Australia

3.43/5  rDev -10.9%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 3.5

Pours hazy amber with a white head.
Strong coriander on the nose alongside doughy wheat and subtle orange peel. Very herbal. Peppery too.
Flavours focus more on the citrus but there's still a big herbal coriander note and doughy wheat. The coriander seems excessive.
Needs a lighter body and more carbonation.

Serving type: bottle

05-21-2013 09:19:09 | More by CrazyDavros

TMoney2591

Illinois

3.76/5  rDev -2.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Served in a snifter at Firkin.

I missed this one yesterday, but it's been taken down by me this time... Anyway, this stuff pours a hazy sunset amber topped by a finger of lightly-glowing off-white foam. The nose comprises orange peel, coriander, light clove, very light black pepper, cracked wheat, and a hint of booze. The taste brings in more of the same, with a decent contingent of bitter and alcoholic orange peel. The alcohol is certainly present, but it's not really a negative factor here. The body is a straight medium, with a light moderate carbonation and a drying finish. Overall, a surprisingly good imperial wit, one that overshadows the original for me.

Serving type: on-tap

05-16-2013 23:13:38 | More by TMoney2591

dubdrop

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

05-05-2013 00:04:12 | More by dubdrop

JHurley

Alabama

3/5  rDev -22.1%

04-21-2013 02:01:16 | More by JHurley

animal69

Louisiana

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

04-14-2013 09:30:12 | More by animal69

mkennedy119

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

04-13-2013 04:07:13 | More by mkennedy119

match1112

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -9.1%

03-17-2013 16:01:34 | More by match1112

gatornation

Minnesota

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

02-26-2013 11:38:34 | More by gatornation

jlindsey

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

01-23-2013 21:34:41 | More by jlindsey

phishbone23

New York

4/5  rDev +3.9%

01-23-2013 16:17:25 | More by phishbone23

VelvetExtract

Massachusetts

3.69/5  rDev -4.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

A-Pours clear. A deep golden color. Head is mild and white. Barely fully formed. Light lacing rings are left behind on the glass.

S-Very concentrated yeastiness. Spicy too. Moderate wheat notes pop up. The yeast smells of Belgian bloodlines. Dusty citrus flesh.

T-The yeast strikes first and leads into lots of wet wheat and miscellaneous spices. Tangy citrus notes are paired with a light grassy hoppiness. A bit of hay as well.

M-Medium to full in body. Soft carbonation.

O/D-I liked the normal Clementine better. This one is pretty cool but the flavors don't mesh with much effectiveness.

Serving type: bottle

01-13-2013 21:44:59 | More by VelvetExtract

spycow

Illinois

4/5  rDev +3.9%

01-12-2013 05:54:59 | More by spycow

DouglasChasse

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

01-05-2013 02:06:36 | More by DouglasChasse

sendbeer

Georgia

4.5/5  rDev +16.9%

12-19-2012 05:43:22 | More by sendbeer

whatname

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +3.9%

12-19-2012 01:51:54 | More by whatname

corby112

Pennsylvania

3.65/5  rDev -5.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Pours a very cloudy, pale golden orange color with banana yellow edges and a two finger frothy white head that slowly settles into a thick, lasting cap. Streaks of soapy lacing left behind. Looks really nice.

Sweet citrus aroma with peppery spice, earthy hops and bready yeast. The tropical/citrus presence is much more noticeable in this version with hints of blood orange, grapefruit and mango countered by grassy, floral hop notes as well as some pepper, coriander and bread.

Medium bodied with a strong peppery spice and earthy hop presence that lingers over the sweet citrus fruit notes and bready yeast into a slightly tart, dry finish. The citrus presence is stronger here than in the regular version with hints of orange, tangerine and mango, but it's still overpowered a bit too much by dry, peppery coriander and earthy hops. Subtle bready yeast and a pale malt backbone for balance but just a touch to heavy on the spices and hops for my liking. The high ABV is very well hidden making it decently drinkable but I wish it was just a bit better balanced.

Serving type: bottle

12-09-2012 08:10:55 | More by corby112

11bennett

4.25/5  rDev +10.4%

11-21-2012 04:53:26 | More by 11bennett

onix1agr

Pennsylvania

3.73/5  rDev -3.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

On Tap at The Ugly Moose

Clementine 1.5 in the glass has a light golden look with some specs of hazed orange as well. A cap of white stuff with moderate lacing. Smell is ripe off the tap with wheat, some citrus and orange at the forefront. some faint pale malt in the back. Taste is a wheat beer on the fruitier side. Some faint orange, peach, clementine flavor with wheat and a touch of coriander. Citrus rind with some ummppphhh. Feel is pretty light bodied with a nicely done up carb. I could go for a pint of this in the summer, but would prefer the regular version as I don't see a major difference between the two taste wise, while the regular version has less alcohol, making me go further in life.

Serving type: on-tap

10-28-2012 21:07:25 | More by onix1agr

jsanford

Georgia

3.53/5  rDev -8.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Cloudy orange-yellow with a dense white head. Very juicy aromas, lots of orange zest/juice with a touch of banana and clove from the Witbier yeast. Taste is similarly juicy, lots more orange, banana, wheat, and spicy yeast. Smooth mouthfeel, with a medium-full body and good carbonation. Overall another great Clown Shoes beer, quite enjoyable.

Serving type: bottle

10-17-2012 22:23:30 | More by jsanford

TheManiacalOne

Rhode Island

4/5  rDev +3.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured from a 12oz bottle into a US tumbler pint glass.

A: The beer is a cloudy gold color, with a short white head that fades slowly and leaves a thick lace on the glass.

S: The aroma contains Belgian yeast, spice, citrus, wheat, light caramelized malts and a touch of hops.

T: The taste starts out with sweet flavors of orange, lemon and spices that are quickly followed by the breadiness of wheat, Belgian yeast and a hearty malt character. The hops presence is mild but complementary and brings a good balance. It really tastes almost the same as the original version with a bit more alcohol. The after-taste is slightly sweet and slightly spicy.

M: Crisp and smooth, medium body, medium carbonation, finish is clean.

O: Tasty, goes down easily, not too filling, good kick, good representation of style, this is a good higher-octane Witbier to drink for a long time.

Serving type: bottle

10-08-2012 00:02:05 | More by TheManiacalOne

bigorange

Massachusetts

3.25/5  rDev -15.6%

09-20-2012 22:48:34 | More by bigorange

Davepoolesque

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +3.9%

09-18-2012 16:57:15 | More by Davepoolesque