Mad Perf Sesh
Clown Shoes

 

Poured from a 12 ounce can with a best by 1/31/2024 into a shaker pint glass.
L - Pours a hazy yellow color with a fluffy white head that dissipates slowly.
S - Smells of citrus.
T - Tastes hoppy and fruity.
F - Medium body and carbonation.
O - Better than average session IPA.

Clown Shoes Beer "Mad Perf Sesh"
12 fl. oz. can. "Best By date is illegible but is probably 01/31/24. Sampled on 01/06/24.
$21.99 / 12 Beers Of Christmas variety case @ COSTCO, Christiana, DE

Notes via stream of consciousness: A very hazy golden body is capped by a half inch or so of white foam. The aroma is citrusy, piney, earthy, floral, and a touch "dank" over some lightly sweetish malt. It's not the brightest hop aroma but this is a session IPA at 5.2% ABV which basically makes it a pale ale. The taste is fuller but basically follows the aroma with the malt taking a much bigger role. I can't specifically pick out oats of wheat in the malt but it certainly seems that along with 2-row or Pilsner that would be the grain bill. The hops remain the same with the addition of some lemon and a tiny bit of grapefruit. It's firmly bitter and dry in the finish with pine, citrusy, and earthiness lingering. As might be expected the body is medium and it's crisp. I think it's a great beer but it's not one that steps away from the crowd.
Review #8,904

12 fl. oz. can
Served in a snifter

This beer pours a dull, pale yellow color and is hazy. It is topped with a couple inches of beige head that leaves decent lacing.

Light citrus and lemongrass aroma

Mild citrus flavor with a little cracker malt flavor. Subtle grapefruit

Light bodied with a thin mouthfeel

As a denouncer of session IPAs I find this one ok.

 

12 oz can enjoy by date 1/31/24 into a Becher glass.
L; SRM 2 Pours murky light caramel color with a rounded 1/4" eggshell white head, good retention down to a thick skin, light carbonation bubbles, random skeletal, sticky med-thick lacing displaying light sheeting & banding.
S: Grapefruit, pineapple, citrus zest, lightly vinous, a hint of lemon.
T: Lightly tart & fruity hop notes, grapefruit, light melon rind, citrus zest, yeast, wheat notes, moderately floral, has lemon & citrus zest within a lingering finish.
F: Brisk, slightly voluminous, plush and lightly juicy medium-light bodied feel with a medium-long moderately dry finish.
O: A great tasting session IPA. Overall rather zesty, dry, and lightly bright. Full tastes with a light, crushable appeal. This is an excellent American Session IPA that should not be compared against standard IPAs. Its style characteristics check every box and it is genuinely excellent. I would buy this again.

Had this from a can.
A: Pours as a hazy, golden yellow body with a small, but thick, white head with nice retention and lacing.
S: earthy, floral notes with subtle chamomile hop notes.
T: subtle,. floral, earthy hop notes with hints of chamomile and subtle dry honey notes in the palette.
M: light, but crisp; refreshing session IPA.
O: nice feel and taste combo; solid session IPA.

A- cloudy, orange color big fluffy head
S-wow. Bright vibrant orange, citrus, floral notes, pine
T-pleasantly bitter, oily hops, honey, some musty barrel.
M- weak point, a bit too watery
O- this hits above the level its style and rating on here would indicate

 

 

From the can, it pours a slightly hazy light yellow color with a very nice white head that lasts and leaves lacing. The nose gets a dose of citrus and some pine, followed by a light malty flavored citrus tasting brew. Lighter in body, it finishes well with a pleasant aftertaste, such as there is.

 

 

 

 

Pours cloudy apricot orange with a huge white pillow of a head that leaves generous lacing. Aroma is citrus, some pine. Flavor follows the nose, plenty of flavor considering the low ABV. Slightly sweet with only a tough of bitterness in the finish Feel is light and fairly low in carbonation. Overall, a fine session IPA.