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Hugh Sisson's name became linked with the Baltimore area in 1989, when Baltimore's first brewpub, Sisson's, opened its doors. After successfully lobbying the Maryland legislature to legalize brewpubs in 1987, Mr. Sisson was the first brewmaster at this pioneering brewpub. He developed a broad knowledge of beer styles and brewing techniques. In 1995, Hugh decided that it was time to leave Sisson's and move to a larger platform, so he established and developed Clipper City as the Baltimore area's largest facility producing high caliber beers for wholesale distribution. Hugh Sisson and a group of courageous investors founded Clipper City Brewing Co., LP, in December 1995. In late fall of 1998, Clipper City merged/acquired the Oxford Brewing Company, Maryland's first craft brewery, established in 1987. At present, Clipper City manufactures almost 10 beers under four distinct brand names.
Heavy Seas Peg Leg Imperial StoutABV: 8% |
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Creamy and rich with color as black as night, Peg Leg has aromas of roasted coffee and dark chocolate, hints of molasses, toffee and caramel in the taste. A dry Imperial stout; rich, powerful and lingering. This stout is a great match for sharp cheese like Blue and Cheddar or pungent cheese like Gorgonzola or Limburger. |
Heavy Seas Small Craft Warning Uber PilsABV: 7.25% |
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A pilsner-style bock lager. Rich, malty and well rounded with a firm structure of noble hops. Surprisingly pale in color for such a powerful, complex beer. Try it with Curried, Thai or Pan Asian cuisine. |
Heavy Seas Loose Cannon Hop 3 AleABV: 7.2% |
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Loose Cannon is called Hop 3 (hop cubed) Ale to reflect the enormous amount of hops in this beer: over 3 pounds per barrel! Also, the beer is hopped 3 ways - in the kettle, in the hop back and dry hopped. This ale pairs well with a variety of foods including Thai cuisine, peppery or pungent cheese, poultry, shellfish and salmon. |
Heavy Seas Holy Sheet Uber Abbey AleABV: 9% |
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From the centuries-old tradition of Belgian Abbey monks comes Uber Abbey Ale. The beer pours a deep burgundy color and features a rich, robust depth of malt character. Aromatic and very full bodied, it tastes excellent with beef and grilled meat. Grab a line – Holy Sheet! – or you might be swept overboard. |
Heavy Seas Sampler
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A variety pack with all of your favorites from Heavy Seas. |
Heavy Seas Winter Storm "Category 5" AleABV: 7.5% |
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This ale is an ESB on steroids with pure hop power but perfectly balanced with a rich malt character. Floral and aromatic, the hop character is enhanced by the technique of dry hopping, a traditional method of increasing aroma. Try Winter Storm with barbecue, pork or buttery cheeses; Brie, Gouda, Havarti or Swiss. Available from mid-October to February. |
Heavy Seas Red Sky at NighTABV: 8% |
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A saison ale, this beer is brewed in the Belgian saison style (country farm house ale). A potent, yet delicate ale, brewed with a unique Belgian yeast which develops a spicy, fruity flavor, making it a wonderful pairing with salad, fish or poultry. Enormously complex. Available from May to August. |
Heavy Seas Below Decks BarleywineABV: 11% |
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Created to celebrate Clipper City’s 10th Anniversary – extremely limited and “vintage” dated – this extravagantly malty, barley wine pairs well with sharp and pungent cheeses and will show well upon release but continue to evolve for years. Available in December. |
Heavy Seas Hang Ten Weizen DopplebockABV: 10% |
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Hang Ten is the Heavy Seas wheat beer you’ve been waiting for! A classic German-style weizen bock that tastes even better when paired with German food, chocolate desserts and grilled meats. It has a slightly cloudy appearance and is bursting with flavor! Hang on and surf the Heavy Seas wave! Available in summer. |
Heavy Seas Balto MarzenABV: 5.8% |
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A classic marzen Oktoberfest style lager, amber in color with a rich, toasty malt flavor and finish. Well balanced and smooth. |
Heavy Seas Big DipaABV: 10% |
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This double IPA, is reminiscent of Clipper City’s best selling, Loose Cannon. With its triple hopped brewing process, Big Dipa has an earthy hop aroma. In keeping with the Heavy Seas philosophy, this is a big beer with a surprising balance. The best part is that you’ll hardly notice it’s 10% ABV. The label artwork was created by Kurt Krol, one the brewers who also helped to develop the recipe. This 22 oz offering is part of the Heavy Seas collection of special edition big brews as part of its expanding line. These big beers will be available in very limited quantities. |
Heavy Seas Prosit!ABV: 9% |
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(Part of the Heavy Seas Mutiny Series). This is an Imperial Octoberfest Beer. It is malt focused, made with five types of grain including Vienna and Munich malts - plus a secret extra malt that Clipper City use only in Prosit! Consider this bomber to be the burly big brother to Clipper City’s MarzHon. They’ve balanced the sweetness of the malt with three kinds of hops making this one of the boldest marzen style lagers you’ll ever try. Available in the fall. |
Heavy Seas The Great PumpkinABV: 8.5% |
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(Part of the Heavy Seas Mutiny Series). This is an Imperial Pumpkin Ale. The secret is in the 2.5 pounds of spice per barrel for this fall brew. The pumpkin is added during the mash at precisely the right time to create just the perfect balance of malt, hops, pumpkin and spice. |
Heavy Seas Yule Tide Belgian Trappist Ale |
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Yule Tide is part of the Heavy Seas Mutiny Fleet; an extension of the Heavy Seas product line with brews made in very limited release small batches and bottled in 22 oz. “bomber” bottles. Yule Tide is a strong Belgian Tripel with a slightly sweet and complex malty flavor. Its spice profile comes from the unique blend of Trappist yeast and Belgian candi sugar, making it both aromatic and flavorful. Brewed with four kinds of malt and two kinds of hops. |
Heavy Seas Siren Noir |
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This English style Imperial stout is fermented and flavored with imported Belgian chocolate nibs. Smooth and easy drinking. Available in February. |
Heavy Seas Letter of Marque- Hop Rye Porter |
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Winners from the Heavy Seas 2009 Letter of Marque Homebrew Competition worked along side the Heavy Seas brewers to create this one time, special release. Letter of Marque features a different beer every year selected from the Heavy Seas national homebrew competition. Historically, a Letter of Marque was a document that made a Pirate a legitimate professional. Hence, Heavy Seas’ Letter of Marque makes a home brewer a legitimate professional as well! |
