Clipper City Gold Ale
Heavy Seas Beer

Clipper City Gold AleClipper City Gold Ale
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From:
Heavy Seas Beer
 
Maryland, United States
Style:
American Blonde Ale
ABV:
4.9%
Score:
81
Avg:
3.53 | pDev: 13.6%
Reviews:
61
Ratings:
77
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Sep 13, 2015
Added:
Nov 23, 2002
Wants:
  3
Gots:
  1
No description / notes.
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Ratings by SundeyPSU:
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Reviewed by SundeyPSU from Virginia

5/5  rDev +41.6%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
I have not seen, smelled and tasted many beers like this. This Ale has it all. When poured in a glass, you truely see why it is called a gold ale. It shimmers. The bouque is remarkable too, and it tastes as remarkable as it smells. When you tilt back your glass and smell the beer, that very same sensation transfers over to taste upon hitting your mouth.

I am not a professional reviewer, so I am not sure I can do it justice. But I have lived in and visted many areas of the country, tried many different beers, and couldn't be happier to have moved to Baltimore and found this Ale. If you have the opportunity to try this Ale, don't pass it up. Example: I had a friend from England visit me in Baltimore, and he could not believe how great this Ale is. He comes from the land of Ales!! He loved it. I sent him a six pack for Christmas, and he said it was the best gift he ever recieved.
May 15, 2003
More User Ratings:
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Rated by papat444 from Canada (QC)

3.25/5  rDev -7.9%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Flashback #425
Sep 13, 2015
 
Rated: 4.5 by wrightst from Maryland

Aug 08, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by GClarkage from California

Jul 03, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by rorjets from Connecticut

Dec 17, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by BillRoth from Maryland

Nov 24, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by JamLand from District of Columbia

Jun 28, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by hokieguy95 from Virginia

Mar 27, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by DrFunkenstein from Pennsylvania

Feb 16, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by yourefragile from District of Columbia

Jan 23, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by uturn from Florida

Jan 16, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by iemailjack from Florida

Jan 07, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by cliff1066 from Virginia

Dec 16, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by bconsidine from Maryland

Jul 25, 2012
 
Rated: 2.5 by avisong from Virginia

Apr 06, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by dugly2ugly from Maryland

Feb 12, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by LJWalker from Indiana

Feb 07, 2012
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Reviewed by CuriousMonk from District of Columbia

4/5  rDev +13.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Why did this beer ever retire!? Usually poured from tap into plastic cup at Camden Yards during an Orioles baseball game. The beer is clear, light gold in color with a small white head, and has a fresh, mild hop aroma. There's low carbonation here and the body is light, but not watery. Definitely the type of beer you could have a few of without feeling gross. Flavor was a bit fruity - apples and apricots perhaps. The hops gave the ale a little kick, but were by no means a dominating characteristic. The finale had a pleasant lingering bitterness. Great summer beer with some personality. Updated: Changed name to Heavy Seas Gold Ale. We are back in business!
Jan 28, 2011
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Reviewed by Thorpe429 from Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -0.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Reviewed from notes.

Pours a very slightly clouded lift golden color with a white head. The nose is some very mild hops along with some light grainy bread. Mild fruit in the taste with the malt. Thin body win good carbonation. Drinks fairly well and is a nice lawnmower beer.
Nov 08, 2010
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Reviewed by RickS95 from Indiana

3.09/5  rDev -12.5%
look: 1 | smell: 2 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Worst looking thing I've ever seen...ginger ale with no head in the glass.

Almost no smell, if you really try, you can pick up a hint of floral notes.

Not a bad taste, mostly hops.

A clean, crisp refreshing taste. Not too bitter, just enough to let you know it's a beer.

Looks and smells like nothing, but has a decent taste with a refreshing feel to it. A good warm weather beer.
Apr 18, 2010
Clipper City Gold Ale from Heavy Seas Beer
Beer rating: 81 out of 100 with 77 ratings