Heavy Seas Loose Cannon

Reviewed By: Herr Mike

Style: American IPA
State/Country: Maryland
ABV: 7.25%
Serving Type: 12 oz Bottle

Look: 8
Light amber color, nice fluffy head, light lacing

Smell: 7.5
Light notes of citrus, bread and honey

Taste: 9

Up Front: Grapefruit, malt, caramel, spice. Finish: Bread, pepper, maple syrup

Mouthfeel: 8
Clean and sweet

Drinkability: 9

Good quaffer on a hot summer day! I would love to try this one on tap one day!

Overall Score: 8.3

Value: 10

Cost/12 oz serving: $1.60

Overall Impression:
This is the beer that turned Crazy Gurl into a little “Hop Head”! It’s not as hoppy as a west coast IPA, but it’s a good starter beer for people new to the style.

Stillwater Stateside Saison

Reviewed By: Herr Rick
Style: Saison / Farmhouse Ale
State/Country: Maryland
ABV: 6.8%
Serving Type: On Tap @ the Hulmeville Inn

Look: 9
Bright golden/orange color, cloudy, medium head with decent retention & lacing

Smell: 9
Lemon, spices, sweet malt

Taste: 9.5
Up Front: Tart, mild funk, sweet malt. Finish: Pepper & spices

Mouthfeel: 9
Medium body & carbonation, with a smooth, dry finish

Drinkability: 9.5
I could quaff this down ALL day!

Overall Score: 9.2

Value: 9
Cost/12 oz serving: $4.25

Overall Impression:
I really liked this Saison. I'd have to say it is my favorite Non-Brett, American Saison I've had to date. It had a small batch hand crafted feel to it, which is a great thing. I'd take this over Hennepin any day!

After dinner I decided to try one of these. Shortly thereafter, I found out that the brewer (Brian) was there and a Stillwater Event was taking place. I had a chance to chat with him briefly. It turns out that this is his brewery's very first product - how awesome is that! I wish them continued success and I hope all of their offerings are as good as this one! PROST!!!!

Flying Dog Snake Dog IPA

Reviewed By: Herr Rick
Style: American IPA
State/Country: Maryland
ABV: 7.1%
Serving Type: 12 oz Bottle

Look: 8.5
Amber color, medium white head, decent retention and lacing

Smell: 8
Floral hops, some citrus

Taste: 7.5
Up Front: Sweet malt
Finish: Floral hops


Mouthfeel: 8
Medium body & carbonation, slightly sticky

Drinkability: 8.5
Smooth and easy to drink

Overall Score: 8.1

Value: 7.5
Cost/12 oz serving: $1.60

Overall Impression:
Not a bad IPA, and it's not a bad value. Certainly worth trying out

Flying Dog Raging Bitch

Reviewed By: Herr Mike
Style: American-Belgo Ale
Origin: Maryland
ABV: 8.3%
Serving Type: 12 oz Bottle

Look: 8
Clear amber color, big frothy head, sticky lacing

Smell: 8.5
Herbal, orange marmalade, yeast, grapefruit, banana, clove

Taste: 9
Up Front: Malt, pine, citrus, hops. Finish: spicy, hoppy and slightly malty

Mouthfeel: 8.5
Dry, sticky, and slightly tingly (woopsie!)

Drinkability: 9
Goes down like an IPA, but has the “Belgium Funk” going on. It’s like drinking two of my favorite styles in the same glass! I can definitely drink more than one of these bitches!

Overall Score: 8.6

Value: 10
Cost/12 oz serving: $1.60

Overall Impression:
Mikey likey! This is one of Flying Dogs better offerings! (It’s their 20th anniversary beer). I’ve had this beer with Asian food, and it paired nicely. It was a hard beer to find, so you should try to seek this one out if you like the style. I can’t believe they finally named a beer after my ex wife!......DOOOOH!