Heavy Seas Black Cannon
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From:
Heavy Seas Beer
 
Maryland, United States
Style:
Black IPA
Ranked #112
ABV:
7.25%
Score:
85
Ranked #21,126
Avg:
3.77 | pDev: 13.26%
Reviews:
218
Ratings:
700
Status:
Active
Rated:
Sep 11, 2022
Added:
Jan 23, 2011
Wants:
  19
Gots:
  69
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Ratings by SupaCelt:
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Reviewed by SupaCelt from Michigan

3.93/5  rDev +4.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
This thing pours a deep ruby colour and sprouts a grand looking head piece of nearly an inch of fluffy tan. Good retention. Contiguous bands of lace coat the glass and add eye candy appeal.

The nose is rooty and herbal with a nice hop cannopy. Snappy twigs and grapefruit.

The taste is also quite raw and herbal. Rooty. This brew is almost black but fringes on the red and rye profile in the malt character. The hops are definitely throwing nose and flavor as well as a distinct dryness. Maybe a touch light on black patents.

The mouthfeel is a fluffy and rich medium. Just right for this package.

The drinkability is good. This is a tasty beer but it would thrive on a bit more roasty black patent and chocolate malt tones to really bang the hops out and blacken this baby proper like. Beef it. Very nice. Worth a spot in your build your own sixer.
Feb 21, 2011
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.64 by Dentdr from Rhode Island

Sep 11, 2022
 
Rated: 3.73 by DarrellK from Florida

May 02, 2019
 
Rated: 4.17 by Coho11 from Ohio

Oct 26, 2017
 
Rated: 4.03 by RBorsato from Virginia

Sep 03, 2017
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Reviewed by Lone_Freighter from Vermont

3.08/5  rDev -18.3%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
The appearance was a jet black color with a two finger white foamy head that dies within about a minute, somewhat soapy clingy lacing kinda all over the place, but still looks good for the most part. The smell had roasted coffee bean with a mild light chocolate trying coat some citrus scents, slightly earthy fruitiness as well. The taste is sweet and bitter at different times not exactly combined but a decent hop bite aftertaste with a super nice dry bitter coffee finish. On the palate, it sits about a medium on the body with a decent sessionability to it. Carbonation is good for the style and for me indicating a decent smoothness about it nothing too harsh and nothing off putting. Overall, not bad, glad I tried it, would I have this again, maybe if offered.
Jun 10, 2017
 
Rated: 3.75 by h4ger from Connecticut

May 20, 2017
 
Rated: 3.69 by Quafftastic from Virginia

Mar 28, 2017
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Reviewed by hopphead31415 from Virginia

4.03/5  rDev +6.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
This black IPA by Heavy Seas has 7.25% ABV and a lot to offer.

Look-It pours a deep black with a thin khaki head.

Smell-I smell subtle roasted grains, chocolate, and some pine/citrus.

Taste-I taste burnt chocolate chip, toasted/roasted grains, oats, earthy hops, mild clementine citrus, smooth/creamy mocha, and some herbal overtones. The smooth-drinking ale is nicely cut with a zap of alcohol and strong carbonation that draws out the many flavors. The mouthfeel is medium-bodied, smooth, and refreshing, but with plenty of carbonation fizz. The palate feels a lingering hop oil and malty residual that’s ‘lip-smacking good’.

Overall-This is a great Black IPA and there seems to be so few of these out there (that I have come across thus far). Among the meager population, this one has made it to my ‘go-to’ list of good beers year ‘round. Cheers!
Jan 02, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by flyersfan900 from Virginia

Dec 27, 2016
 
Rated: 3.72 by MGibbons from Maryland

Dec 25, 2016
 
Rated: 4.31 by jkonte from Ohio

Dec 24, 2016
 
Rated: 3.66 by Electros from Canada (ON)

Nov 26, 2016
 
Rated: 3.82 by Jjmj51 from Rhode Island

Nov 14, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by mikr from New Jersey

Nov 11, 2016
 
Rated: 3.12 by tankg from Pennsylvania

Oct 30, 2016
 
Rated: 4.04 by BeerBeast from Florida

Oct 10, 2016
 
Rated: 3.87 by Wizzle32 from Pennsylvania

Sep 06, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by Chackman151 from Arizona

Jul 03, 2016
 
Rated: 3.81 by robebo44 from Virginia

Jun 03, 2016
Heavy Seas Black Cannon from Heavy Seas Beer
Beer rating: 85 out of 100 with 700 ratings