Big Cranky Double IPA

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  1. ucmike11

    ucmike11 Zealot (527) Feb 1, 2015 Connecticut

    I picked up a 4 pack last night when I couldn't find Sea Hag at three different stores. I wanted to like this beer, but unless there is something wrong with my cans, it tastes terrible. No hop profile whatsoever. It was canned 8/25/15 so I am not sure what is going on...I didn't expect Sip of Sunshine but at least something equal to Road 2 Ruin.

    Oh well. Just wanted to give a heads up and see if anyone else had a similar experience. I try to support CT breweries but cant with Stony Creek yet.
     
    #1 ucmike11, Sep 27, 2015
  2. ianous

    ianous Devotee (379) Oct 26, 2013 Connecticut

    It was good, definitely tasted orange peels and some mango. The hop profile is for sure suppressed, either go more piney and bitter or go for the citrus fruit flavor. It seems to be stuck in between.
     
    #2 ianous, Sep 27, 2015
  3. cciskey

    cciskey Aspirant (244) Sep 3, 2007 Connecticut

    Agreed big miss for me as well nice nose but no hope flavor all malt and a boozy hot mess once it warmed a bit.
     
    #3 cciskey, Sep 28, 2015
  4. Pisthetaerus

    Pisthetaerus Initiate (0) Dec 3, 2014 Connecticut

    If I hadn't cracked it open and poured it myself I'd have thought I'd been accidentally served some kind of spiced christmas beer. Have yet to try anything good from stony creek.
     
    #4 Pisthetaerus, Sep 28, 2015
  5. jamis

    jamis Initiate (0) Nov 30, 2008 Massachusetts

    Had some at the brewery a couple weeks ago. Very mediocre.
     
    #5 jamis, Sep 28, 2015
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  6. xanok

    xanok Savant (1,085) Aug 13, 2009 Connecticut

    A bit surprised to see that most of the reviews at this point are pretty favorable. I haven't been impressed with any of their new offerings.
     
    #6 xanok, Sep 28, 2015
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  7. Scottp123

    Scottp123 Initiate (0) Nov 14, 2014 Connecticut

    I just sent one as an extra. After seeing this, should've sent something else. All the ratings were solid
     
    #7 Scottp123, Sep 29, 2015
  8. Berman1125

    Berman1125 Initiate (0) Oct 31, 2014 Connecticut

    I think this beer is pretty damn tasty
     
    #8 Berman1125, Sep 29, 2015
  9. PenningtonNY10

    PenningtonNY10 Zealot (687) Nov 20, 2009 Connecticut

    I think it's an OK beer. I just found it to be too boozy.
     
    #9 PenningtonNY10, Sep 29, 2015
  10. BranfordBound

    BranfordBound Initiate (0) Apr 7, 2010 Connecticut

    Had this at the brewery on the first day of its release and it wasn't as hoppy as I expected. Very subtle aroma and had a lot of fruit esters in the flavor, bitter, with hints of lemon. Body was there, though, and was a bit too heavy. Ended up a bit underwhelmed, however I have heard rumors of people saying the beer at the brewery is subpar to what ends up in the cans. This must be crazy talk but I haven't been able to confirm it yet.
     
    #10 BranfordBound, Sep 30, 2015
  11. DougC123

    DougC123 Savant (1,186) Aug 21, 2012 Connecticut

    Haven't had it, it was on my list but based on Cranky I'm not going to bother. I did try a nitro from Stony Creek yesterday and didn't like it either. Fool me twice, shame on me.
     
    #11 DougC123, Sep 30, 2015
  12. Onemoresolo

    Onemoresolo Initiate (0) Jul 21, 2014 Connecticut

    I think the rest of their lineup is pretty weak, especially Crum (ughhh), but I really dig Big Cranky. It's super thick, dank mango and orange with hints of garlic/onion, but not as extreme as Deviant Dales. Alcohol is well-hidden and for $11.99 a 4pk of 16oz 9.5%ABV cans, it's a great deal.

    I really didn't to like it as the brewery seems to be based around gimmicks and a brew pub that caters to non-enthusiasts, but I thought that this one was a solid beer.
     
    #12 Onemoresolo, Oct 3, 2015
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  13. NYR-Zuuuuc

    NYR-Zuuuuc Maven (1,351) Jan 1, 2013 Connecticut

    Was not a fan of this beer at all. Got a sharp boozy taste, and really nothing else. Still have not had anything good from them. Great location, really mediocre beer.
     
    #13 NYR-Zuuuuc, Oct 6, 2015
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