Clown Shoes

Client Brewer in Boston, Massachusetts, United States 🇺🇸
Owned by Barrel One Collective

Established in 2009

Contact
306 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA, United States
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Description
Founded in December 2009 by beer lovers trying to make work fun again, Clown Shoes has been redefining what craft beer should be. We strive to add our own little creative twists on under-represented styles and styles in need of change.

In late 2017, Clown Shoes joined Mass. Bay Brewing Company, makers of Harpoon and UFO. With the greater resources and capabilities, we have expanded our special release and barrel aging programs with over 25 one-off beers in 2018 alone. Clown Shoes continues to grow and innovate, while keeping our own personality and style to bring you interesting and unique beers.
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fonefan
fonefan (85958) reviewed
Once Upon A Time In The Far East from Clown Shoes
3 years ago
8/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8

Can 12fl.oz. @ home. 🏡❄☃️🇩🇰

[ As Clown Shoes Once Upon A Time In The Far East ].
ABV: 10.25%. Dark black brown colour with a large, frothy, good lacing, mostly lasting, beige head. Aroma is moderate to heavy malty, roasted, caramel, coffee, dark malt, sweet malt. Flavor is moderate to hesvy sweet and light bitter with a long duration, coffee - sweet coffee, roasted, dark malt, caramel, light bourbon - barrel. Body is medium to full, texture is creamy, carbonation is soft and smooth, finish feel is warming and light alcoholic. [20230122]
8-4-8-4-16
Tried from Can on 22 Jan 2023 at 21:52
Brugmansia
Brugmansia (22503) ticked
Once Upon A Time In The Far East from Clown Shoes
3 years ago
7/10
Tried on 22 Jan 2023 at 21:35
obguthr
obguthr (12668) reviewed
Coconut Sombrero from Clown Shoes
3 years ago
7.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 9 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 8
Twelve Beers of Christmas pack: Coconut, dark chocolate, molasses nose. Black, thin tan head. Charred oak, coconut, vanilla. Medium body, easy carbonation, warm.
Tried on 20 Jan 2023 at 01:30
obguthr
obguthr (12668) reviewed
One Man Holiday from Clown Shoes
3 years ago
6.5/10 — Appearance 4 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Candied plum nose. Cloudy ochre, medium head. Plums, twigs, pears. Medium body, easy carbonation.
Tried from Can on 17 Jan 2023 at 23:31
CosmicCharlie
CosmicCharlie (9826) reviewed
Once Upon A Time In The Far East from Clown Shoes
3 years ago
7.6/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Pours black into a snifter. Mocha head with good retention recedes to coat surface. Kumquat and cocoa aromas. Soft with dark pit fruit, chocolate and espresso upfront turning to tart underripe pear before the lasting, warm mocha finish.
Tried on 16 Jan 2023 at 00:21
Simon_14
Simon_14 (9516) ticked
Once Upon A Time In the Far East (2022) from Clown Shoes
3 years ago
9.2/10
Tried from Can on 12 Jan 2023 at 22:22
obguthr
obguthr (12668) reviewed
Burnt Caramel from Clown Shoes
3 years ago
6.5/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 4 Overall 7
Mild toffee nose. Cloudy brown, wispy sediment, medium tan head. Pecan, toffee. Medium body, moderate carbonation.
Tried from Can on 11 Jan 2023 at 00:18
Susiedaisy33
Susiedaisy33 (3413) ticked
Cosmic Waffle from Clown Shoes
3 years ago
6/10
Hazy pour. Thick foamy head. Dry with hints of fruit. Pear and apple finish. Dry palate. Light bodied.
Tried on 06 Jan 2023 at 01:43
obguthr
obguthr (12668) reviewed
Cosmic Waffle from Clown Shoes
3 years ago
7.2/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 4 Overall 8
Peach, meringue, and pear nose. Cloudy amber, thick head. Pear, lemongrass. Medium body, moderate carbonation, fairly dry.
Tried on 06 Jan 2023 at 01:35
obguthr
obguthr (12668) reviewed
Royal Standard from Clown Shoes
3 years ago
7.1/10 — Appearance 4 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 8.5
Bread and caramel nose. Cloudy copper, thin head. Bread, oak, subtle orange bitters, maraschino cherries. Medium body, easy carbonation, warm but unobtrusive. Very nice wee heavy from an American brewery. I can see getting wicked hammered drinking this all night.
Tried from Can on 03 Jan 2023 at 00:29