Heavy Seas Loose Cannon - American Hop3 Ale - Heavy Seas Beer

ElderBeagle

Maryland

4.34/5  rDev +6.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Poured into a pint

A: slightly hazy yellowish amber. Very lively with bubbles and one finger white head

S: oh man great aroma! Lots of tropical scents, pineapple, citrus, and even banana. Also get a slight bready smell of the malts. Even my wife loved the smell and she's not a beer fan.

T: great flavor to match the aroma, citrus, semi sweetness, and then the bitter hops. Not an extremely hoppy IPA but the flavor is nice and complex.

M: nice full body almost creamy. I like that the carbonation doesn't overpower.

O: great IPA from this brewery, now I see why it has a good reputation. Will definitely drink again!

Serving type: bottle

05-02-2013 01:36:05 | More by ElderBeagle

Altrurian

New York

3.2/5  rDev -21.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Small but lingering head, good lacing, encouraging color. Mild aroma. Flavor not bad, with some respectable grapefruity volatiles, but not memorable. Rather agressive, thirst quenching carbonation. Serviceable, but doesn't quite merit a special effort.

Serving type: bottle

04-27-2013 17:07:50 | More by Altrurian

delta490

Virginia

4.68/5  rDev +15.3%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75

12 oz bottle in a Sam Adams glass. Pours a lovely deep gold with big creamy white head that lingers in and leaves some nice lacing. Big citrus and pine hop aroma with same flavors in the taste but perfectly balanced against the malt backbone of caramel and biscuit. Mild carbonation with a great mouthfeel. An excellent IPA. Also have had on draft and it goes to 11.

Serving type: bottle

03-30-2013 21:51:03 | More by delta490

SometimesIfart

Michigan

3.78/5  rDev -6.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A - Pours amber orange with a two-finger, slowly receding off-white head. Loads of sediment in the glass float aimlessly. Left a small amount of lacing.

S - Tropical grapefruit and pineapple, followed by some kiwi and a very small amount of malt.

T - Malty and tropical all at once. Tropical pineapple up front followed by malt. A bit bitter and slightly piney in the finish.

M - Medium bodied with medium carbonation.

O - Overall, It's a good DIPA, but nothing astounding.

Serving type: bottle

03-23-2013 04:58:31 | More by SometimesIfart

BaltimoreBeerLover

Maryland

3.64/5  rDev -10.3%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

Poured from 12 oz. bottle into wine glass. Spent a few months in the fridge.

Appearance: Orange-amber. Dark honey. Some lacing and a slight head that disappears quickly.

Smell: Sweet, malty, citrusy, floral, fruity. The floral and maltiness come through the most but all scents aren't too strong overall.

Taste: Pretty good. Floral and tasty malts are definitely the most pervasive. Not as hoppy as I was anticipating/hoping for considering they say that it is triple hopped and has the nickname of hop cubed.

Mouthfeel: medium-low carbonation. Slight sweetness lingers along with a very slight hoppiness in the back of the throat.

Overall: Had I rated this earlier before I had gotten to some of the more outstanding IPAs such as Lagunitas Sucks and Stone Ruination IPA, I would have rated this much higher. Looking back this isn't nearly as great as I once thought. Overall though this is still a good beer that I enjoy especially because it's from Baltimore. A fruity, sweet hoppy flavor that's very smooth. 3.6/5

Serving type: bottle

03-18-2013 05:02:15 | More by BaltimoreBeerLover

Stinkypuss

Pennsylvania

3.73/5  rDev -8.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

Heavy Seas : Loose Cannon

Pours a deep clear copper color. Leaves plenty of lace on the pint glass. Looks great. Smells of orangey citrus hops and sweet sugary malts. In the taste, mild orangey citrus, leafy hop and clean English style malting with light caramel toffee touches. Medium bodied, medium-low carbonation giving a smooth, silky feel. Overall, a solid IPA that scores high in a few categories and drinks like a standard pale ale.

Serving type: on-tap

03-17-2013 21:03:13 | More by Stinkypuss

CloudStrife

New York

4.01/5  rDev -1.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

12oz bottle poured into a tulip. Best by Jun 13 notched on the label.

A: Pours a slightly hazy golden amber with a 2 finger fairly dense white head. Some small bubbles visible slowly rising to the surface. Head leaves some nice lacing as it dissipates.

S: A pleasant hop forward aroma. A blend of earthiness and pine with a hint of grapefruit. Fairly robust malt background provides some bready toasted notes.

T: As expected the taste is quite hoppy with a good bitterness. Seems to go more toward the herbal, earthy hop profile than the grapefruit, citrus. Malts show up for an appearance after swallowing but hops come back and linger in the aftertaste.

M: Light to medium body with decent carbonation. Leaves a bit of stickiness from all the hops. Provides a nectar like quality tho.

Overall its certainly a tasty brew. Pretty easy drinking yet still tasty. Any hophead should give this beer a shot.

Serving type: bottle

03-12-2013 23:06:17 | More by CloudStrife

imdsyd

4.95/5  rDev +21.9%
look: 5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

On tap in Richmond, VA. My first review here! Loved this beer every time I have it. Looks and smells gorgeous. Excellent carbonation. Interestingly the hops, the malts and the grapefruit come up front and also stay on the palate too. Mouthfeel is classic bitter and bready. Had four of them last time and I'm not a big drinker, usually! Drinkable. This gotta rank higher than the current 91! Excellent brew, great job and thanks.

Serving type: on-tap

03-03-2013 07:02:04 | More by imdsyd

Omnium

Pennsylvania

4.1/5  rDev +1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Bottle > Pint Glass
A - Pours a nice golden color with a faint amber tint, finger head, thick lacing
S - Earthy hops, big malt presence, caramel, banana, some grapefruit, sweet bread malt
T - Malted hop intensity, I get a big banana flavor off the malts here, not big time sweet, but just a good touch. The bitterness of the hopping processes is mild and balanced.
M - Medium feel, good carbonization, sticky sweet malt flavor and bitterness of the hops hangs on for a few.
O - Really different IPA. I like the Heavy Seas beers a lot, and this is a unique offering. There's definitely a lack of hop impact in this beer, expecially for calling it hop3, but there's enough there to meet the other flavors going on, I really like the odd banana flavor this has. Cool beer, worth trying.

Serving type: bottle

03-03-2013 04:11:24 | More by Omnium

Kadonny

Pennsylvania

3.88/5  rDev -4.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Poured from tap at TJs in Paoli into a nonic pint glass.

A: A medium to lighter amber orange color with a one finger white head. Nice full glass lacing lingers.

S: Loads of citrus in the nose with some slight pine notes. Some malt sweetness is picked up, but the hops steal the nose.

T: The citrus hops are very prominent in the flavor, with grapefruit, lemon and pineapple. Some slight pine notes, but the hops are not earthy per se. A slight floral note pokes through as the malt sweetness starts to take over. The finish is still hoppy, but the sweetness really builds to give almost a sugar quality on finish. Finish is sweet, but not real malty. This is a well balanced IPA., not overly hoppy nor overly sweet. Another reviewer compared it to DFH 60. This beer is sweeter for sure.

M: Medium mouthfeel, for the abv it should be stickier and more bitter IMO. Sweetness is where you pick up the abv. Nice carbonation, very drinkable.

O: A very good IPA that I would gladly drink any day, but not a top offering in the field. Let's be honest, when you put this up against the great ones, it falls short. Still, it is a solid IPA that everyone should try if they get a chance.

Like I said, solid but not spectacular. DFH 60 is far and away a better beer, as are a whole bunch of other IPAs. But as said too, it's a solid drinker and one I would drink any day.

Serving type: on-tap

02-27-2013 14:08:04 | More by Kadonny

popery

California

3.76/5  rDev -7.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

From notes, 3/20/11. Pours a transparent amber with a good slightly off-white head. The aroma is pine, grapefruit, floral hoppiness, honey and caramel. It’s not a terribly hoppy beer, but it’s relatively assertive and pleasant. The taste is on the sweet "East Coast" side of DIPAs. The caramel malt flavor is a bit strong for me, but it finishes with some citric bitterness. Medium carbonation, slightly slick finish. It’s easy to drink and refreshing, but there’s not really enough there to merit a higher score for me.

Serving type: bottle

02-27-2013 08:00:30 | More by popery

MartiGras

Massachusetts

3.96/5  rDev -2.5%
look: 4.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

A- Subtle cream one-finger head, leaves a great lace on the glass. Amazing dark copper color, the way a beer should look.

S- Notes of grapefruit, citron, and woody pine.

T- The taste resembles the nose, followed by a strong hoppy flavor that lasts a few moments on the tongue.

M- Smooth but full. The 7.25% is not evident. Fine bubbles make this nice sipping brew.

O- Overall, a well made beer. A little too hoppy in the aftertaste for me, but I can definitely respect it. I'd order it on tap with a meal if I saw it.

Serving type: bottle

02-20-2013 21:38:00 | More by MartiGras

JClarson

4.06/5  rDev 0%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A- White head that simmers down into beautiful lacing. Hazy light copper in color.

S- Citrus, grapefruit, and sweet malt on the nose.

T- Pine and sweet citrus fruit. Then the bitterness follows and gradually resides at the finish.

M- Easy drinking. Nice hoppy lingering aftertaste.

O- This beer really doesn't have the punch of a beer that is 7.25%. Great IPA and worth a shot if you see it at the store. This is a common beer by me on the east coast and I haven't ran into anyone who didn't have good things to say.

Serving type: bottle

02-11-2013 23:38:53 | More by JClarson

JesseHeichert

North Carolina

4.75/5  rDev +17%
look: 3 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75

To me this is BETTER (more alcohol, even!) then Dogfish Head's 60 Minute IPA. This has 1.25% more alcohol, is same price, and, taste's smoother/better IMO than Dogfish Head's 60 Minute IPA. Pactically same type of IPA taste and background, hop-wise I am sure, then Dogfish Head's 60 - I exemplify with Dogfish Head so much because their 90 Min IPA is arguably rated as America's Best Beer, while this underdog is rivaling, and beating, their second most marketed product, the 60.

I can't complain for something craft you can find at wal-mart.

Serving type: bottle

02-11-2013 00:48:31 | More by JesseHeichert

JohnnyBarman

Ontario (Canada)

3.96/5  rDev -2.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Single bottle from Premier Gourmet in Buffalo. Late April 2013 freshness date.

Poured this one into my Duvel tulip. Nice honey caramel colour, good half inch of head, which ends up settling into a fairly thick ring with swirls and eddies on the top of the liquid. Some lacing. Looks like a double IPA or barleywine.

Nose is certainly aromatically hoppy. Nice tropical fruit - orange, mango, grapefruit - from the hops, with sweet caramel, a bit of pine as well. Smells great.

Sweet, fruity IPA, easy to drink, not overly hoppy, but the finish has a bit of hop bite to it. What I get more strongly is that sweet tropical fruit hop flavor, which is quite nice. Thicker bodied, mild carbonation. Almost pushing into 2xIPA territory, but still easy to drink.

Solid IPA - this would probably be a winner for folks who aren't always going for the bitter, cone hop taste. The tropical smoothness to the brew was quite nice, and while not as hoppy as I would have expected, I still enjoyed it a great deal.

Serving type: bottle

02-10-2013 22:59:43 | More by JohnnyBarman

Jimmys

Pennsylvania

3.05/5  rDev -24.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2.75

12 oz bottle. best if bought before may 2013.

A: a slight amount of haze in an otherwise brilliant light copper body. head is bubbly and solid. slightly off-white. retention is good, and there is some spotted lacing.

S: nose has a lot of butterscotch/diacetyl aroma. otherwise there is some earthy/pine hop aroma. meh.

T: a citrus presence is notable in the middle of the drink. a bit oxidized, in addition to diacetyl, makes for an overall slightly moderate/unpleasant flavor. bitterness is there throughout and some hop flavor makes its way towards the finish. lemons and pine trees.

M: moderate carb on a medium body. doesn't drink as big as the abv says.

D: this thing definitely tastes like it has lost some quality due to time. however, I am surprised that this is still well before the best by date. wonder how long ago it was bottled....regardless I feel like I have been happy and sad about this brew quite a few times, that inconsistency alone is enough to pass. get your shit together Heavy Seas.

Serving type: bottle

02-02-2013 02:48:44 | More by Jimmys

curasowa

New York

4.1/5  rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 5 | overall: 4

Appearance: Clear, golden yellow color with two fingers of head that fade slowly with a nice curtain of lace.

Aroma: A nice mix of caramel malt and citrus hop notes. Some faint hints of yeast and banana bread are in there too.

Taste: A sweet malt base that stays fairly prominent through-out with hop bitterness building towards the finish. The bitterness is a mix of earthy and more crisp, citrus rind notes. Finish is fairly fast, but a little lingering with some toasted, bready notes.

The Rest: Quite tasty. There's more malt presence in this compared to other IPA's I've been drinking lately and its a nice change-up. Great body, great balance, very good beer!

Serving type: bottle

01-18-2013 22:31:41 | More by curasowa

Earpe

North Carolina

4.28/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Nice brew, it is on my top 10 favorites of all beer flavors, me the average guy that knows nothing about beer lingo. I do know what i like and Loose Cannon H(3) shoots right for my like button.

Amber colored, beautiful floral smell, little bit of head but that is not why you drink good beer i hope...what i'd expect from a good IPA, then that first taste starts as a traditional IPA, got that citrus flavor liking it then bammm...the grape fruit comes in with a hint of bitterness (love that)....the boys in Maryland got this one right.

this is a must try as it is somewhat cheaper than some of my favorite IPAs but very comparable in flavor and ABV.

Serving type: bottle

01-15-2013 20:02:38 | More by Earpe

Hondo3

Kentucky

5/5  rDev +23.2%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

This is one beer I am not uncomfortable about giving a perfect score. I am a HUGE fan of IPAs that lean toward citrus/grapefruit hoppiness. Loose Cannon fits that profile perfectly. I am one that tries new beers whenever I come across them. One of my local stores started carrying Heavy Seas beer and, on a whim, I bought a sampler 12 pack. Was I ever in for a surprise! I would have to say that Loose Cannon is definetly in my top 5 IPAs category. As a homebrewer, I can only dream about being able to come close to the flavor profile of this beer some day.

Serving type: bottle

01-15-2013 16:52:40 | More by Hondo3

BeerDude203

Connecticut

4.4/5  rDev +8.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25

A- orangish amber color with a finger head and some lacing

S- nice citrus aroma with some grapefruit notes and some pine. A touch of the sweet mealtimes to balance

T- not as much citrus in the mouth as in the nose but still prominent. Nice malt sweetness to balance with some breadiness. Very drinkable with a fairly high abv, close to being an imperial in my opinion.

M- good full bodied American IPA with a nice carbonation

O- excellent American IPA with a beautiful citrus herbal hopiness and good malt balance. A new favorite of mine that I would highly recommend to anyone. Good job by Heavy Seas/ Clipper City

Serving type: on-tap

01-14-2013 03:47:34 | More by BeerDude203

BarryMFBurton

Indiana

3.83/5  rDev -5.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.5

Merry Christmas! Let’s drink!

Has a few months before it hits its best-by date – I think it says enjoy by March 2013, but the notches are a little off.

A: Rusty amber color with a little bit of haze to the body. Short head of tan bubbles that fades quickly, leaving little retention and a web of lacing.

S: Sweet citrusy hoppiness, juicy with tones of orange, grapefruit, fresh cherry, and apple juice. Interesting hay and grass scent to its malt underbelly, with typical caramel character.

T: Great mix of malt and hop flavor: nut and pine, bread and orange rind, grassy grain and lemon. The palate is full of toffee character, too, though the sweetness is mild at best – mainly, it’s a salty, buttery caramel flavor that fills out the thin transitions in the palate. Finishes with a catty, herbal dryness like nothing I’ve had from an American IPA; ends on a note of German hoppiness.

M: Velvety texture, going down with fantastic smoothness. Superbly drinkable.

O: This is one of the most uncommon offerings I’ve had in this common style, though I do dig it for more than its uniqueness – it’s just good beer. As far as something I’d buy again? I don’t think it fits into that category. Not bad, but it didn’t hit the spot.

Serving type: bottle

12-25-2012 05:19:24 | More by BarryMFBurton

sevenarts

New York

3.95/5  rDev -2.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

A: Slightly reddish orange, very clean and clear. Moderate head that fades quickly, not much lacing.

S: Lots of hoppy aromas dominate: some pine and grass alongside fruity, citrusy notes. Underneath it is just a hint of sweet malt.

T/M: The strong citrus/grapefruit hops vie with loads of sweet, syrupy malts for dominance. Much maltier than the nose would suggest, it's sweet but not cloying, and makes a nice balance to the bitter hop flavors. Bittersweet and puckering up front, with a nice smooth sweetness in the middle before sharp bitterness takes over on the back end. Very well balanced. Mouthfeel is just slightly thinner than it could/should be.

O: A fine IPA that provides plenty of big hop flavor and balances it well. Sweet and strong and very tasty.

Serving type: bottle

12-17-2012 22:49:35 | More by sevenarts

Gatch

Massachusetts

4.03/5  rDev -0.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On cask at Union Brewhouse in Weymouth, MA.

Big floral, fruity character. Smooth as a cask should be. Tons of fresh hop oils. Definitely dry hopped further in the cask. A bit cloying and sweet. Overall a pretty solid beer. Not as great as I expected and I'm not sure if it's better than the bottled version. Much more one-side hoppiness but not nearly as complete.

Serving type: cask

12-16-2012 17:56:22 | More by Gatch

plaid75

New York

4/5  rDev -1.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On draft at The Lark, East Northport, NY.

Poured a medium brassy hue with a two finger frothy white head. There was good retention and sticky lacing.

The smell featured a balance of earthy caramel malts and peppery hops.

The taste was likewise well balance but with a pleasant herbal hop bite. Clean toasted bread notes detected with a lingering bitter was at the finish.

The mouthfeel was toward the fuller side of the style.

Overall a tasty IPA. Hearty and well balanced.

Serving type: on-tap

12-15-2012 22:34:14 | More by plaid75

SolipsismalCat

Pennsylvania

3.98/5  rDev -2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Poured into a pint glass.

A: Clear amber with two-finger, white, fizzy and creamy head that lasted several minutes and left a very nice film. Nice lacing.

S: Floral and pine hops.

T: Moderate sweetness and solid hop bitterness. Citrus biting hops. Sweet caramel malt and pineapple. Toasty in the finish.

M: Medium bodied with soft carbonation. Nice and smooth.

O: I like this IPA. Smooth and refreshing.

Serving type: bottle

12-09-2012 02:13:07 | More by SolipsismalCat