Heavy Seas - Small Craft Warning (Über Pils) - Heavy Seas Beer

Jarod

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +11.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Best by dated: 08/04

Poured a crystal clear mix of gold and straw colors, with super carbonated dancing bubbles that lasted to the last sip in the glass. The head was thick and compact composed mostly of tiny tightly packed bubbles and after a semi-vigorous pour about 1 ½ inches high. It was off white/cream colored and the surface was sticky and sheet like. The head lasted to the last taste and was creamy on the tongue. There was light lace present, spotty in some places. The aroma was fairly light, crisp, fresh and at times on the sweet side, only down side was that at times hardly noticeable after it sat for some time. I nosed a mix of grassy, citrus and floral hops through out some malt and a bready yeast in the finish. The tastes were more pronounced and seemed to only blend and mellow as the temperature rose. Flavors of hops (spicy, floral, and citrus) all were very pronounced as well as fresh cut grass, along with those flavors, a light leafy presence was noticeable in the mid swallow and it finished with a sweet bread and yeasty taste as it finished. The aftertaste was mostly of dry hop leafs. Which gave it a semi dry finish that was left in the mouth. I would say that it was medium bodied. All and all a refreshing, clean beer that when first tried was a little on the dry side but as the temp. rose it mellowed and seemed to become less dry and more on the watery side. One thing I did notice was that the alcohol content of this beer was very sneaky, no presence in the taste, but will hit you after a few. Side note from the bottle and nice was that on the bottom there was a nice coating of yeast, probably not a beer that could be cellared for a long time, but I am sure it would improve more with a few months. A fine example of an American styled pilsner beer.

Serving type: bottle

06-09-2004 00:29:52 | More by Jarod

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -8.1%

05-20-2013 22:39:05 | More by Slatetank

ninaturner

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +18.1%

05-20-2013 01:38:38 | More by ninaturner

Limin8tor

New York

4.5/5  rDev +18.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Delicious! A tasty and very drinkable pilsner with an almost buttery aftertaste. Crisp mouthfeel. I would call it the perfect after work beer if I wasn't shocked to find out it's 7% ABV! I would never have guessed - you don't taste it in the slightest. Impressive. Will definitely drink again.

Serving type: bottle

05-15-2013 03:37:33 | More by Limin8tor

Bill235

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -1.6%

05-12-2013 23:00:16 | More by Bill235

Artjsantos

Ohio

4/5  rDev +5%

05-12-2013 05:08:21 | More by Artjsantos

JakeDebus

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev -1.6%

05-09-2013 17:14:27 | More by JakeDebus

horshack7

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -8.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Appearance: Clear golden to amber in color and a head about one inch high.

Aroma: Floral hop with light citrus notes. Little bit bready, and a touch of caramel malts.

Taste: Buttery texture, crisp mouthfeel, citrus but mostly floral hop with a light dryness. Sweetness from caramel malts with a twinge of biscuity notes.

Notes: Solidly drinkable and can be enjoyed anytime of year. Cheers.

Serving type: bottle

05-05-2013 01:06:33 | More by horshack7

schaffer9252

New York

4/5  rDev +5%

05-04-2013 17:33:21 | More by schaffer9252

nitter

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -8.1%

05-02-2013 18:24:40 | More by nitter

DasBoot2112

North Carolina

4.5/5  rDev +18.1%

05-02-2013 03:59:14 | More by DasBoot2112

Giggy

Michigan

4/5  rDev +5%

04-27-2013 22:42:55 | More by Giggy

hef

Maryland

3/5  rDev -21.3%

04-19-2013 20:15:04 | More by hef

vtn

Virginia

5/5  rDev +31.2%

04-17-2013 13:56:47 | More by vtn

civicm87

New York

4.5/5  rDev +18.1%

04-16-2013 21:57:44 | More by civicm87

Jspriest

Maryland

3.5/5  rDev -8.1%

04-13-2013 22:59:34 | More by Jspriest

Hophead420

Maryland

3.5/5  rDev -8.1%

04-11-2013 05:56:07 | More by Hophead420

Celtics76

Rhode Island

4/5  rDev +5%

04-08-2013 13:19:55 | More by Celtics76

sajaffe1

Alabama

3.44/5  rDev -9.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A: Pours a clear golden color with a fluffy white head.

S: Lots of bready and honey like malt in the aroma with a touch of hops. Maybe just a touch of candied citrus.

T: Follows the smell. Very malty with a lot of cereal malt and grain throughout compared to a Czech pilsener. A tiny hint of earthy hop resin before more grain and bready malt take over again.

O- Not that great, but not bad either. Most likely will never drink this again unless its free.

Serving type: bottle

04-04-2013 22:54:41 | More by sajaffe1

Flick204

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -14.7%

03-28-2013 23:25:42 | More by Flick204

Powerstroker90

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -21.3%

03-28-2013 21:01:19 | More by Powerstroker90

slay

Delaware

3.75/5  rDev -1.6%

03-25-2013 22:39:48 | More by slay

onix1agr

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -21.3%

03-24-2013 05:33:54 | More by onix1agr

tgatort

Florida

3.25/5  rDev -14.7%

03-21-2013 21:16:54 | More by tgatort

beertardis

Rhode Island

3.25/5  rDev -14.7%

03-20-2013 16:23:56 | More by beertardis