Clown Shoes

Microbrewery in Boston, Massachusetts, United States 🇺🇸
Owned by Harpoon Brewery

Established in 2009

Contact
306 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA, United States
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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7.4
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7.5

(Can) Cloudy amber colour with frothy, tan head. Fruity, hoppy nose with notes of dried apricots, resin, rye bread, mango and orange marmalade. Hoppy, malty taste with dried apricots, resin, rye bread, mango, orange peel and a generous resiny/spicy bitterness in the finish. More than medium body, with a slight sweetness. Rich and hoppy, with a smooth mouthfeel. Very nice.

Tried from Can on 10 Mar 2025 at 22:04


7.1
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

Can. Very dark brown with a very small tan head. Aroma was chocolate and spice. Taste was spicy with chocolate with hints of vanilla.

Tried from Can on 10 Mar 2025 at 06:06


7.1
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

Bottle. Almost black in color with almost no head. Aroma is chocolate, slight coffee. Taste is very rich, dark chocolate and some slight spice.

Tried from Bottle on 10 Mar 2025 at 05:52


7.8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8

Can. Very dark brown with a nice tan head. Aroma is coconut mocha. Taste is dark roasted grains, coffee, chocolate and coconut.

Tried from Can on 10 Mar 2025 at 05:03


7.8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8

Bottle. Very dark brown with a small tan head. Aroma was dark roasted grains with hints of coffee and chocolate. Tastr was dark roasted grains, some coffee, chocolate,and vanilla. More well balanced than most.

Tried from Bottle on 10 Mar 2025 at 05:03


7
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Can. Dark brown in color with a small tan head. Aroma is nutty chocolate with roasted grains. Taste is chocolate, nuts and dark roasted grains.

Tried from Can on 10 Mar 2025 at 05:03


7.1
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

Can. Dark, brown in color with a small brown head. Aroma is malty, dark roasted grains and cinnamon and chocolaye. Taste is chocolate and cinnamon.

Tried from Can on 10 Mar 2025 at 05:02


7.9
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

Can. Dark brown, not much head. Aroma and taste is dark grains, mocha and bourbon barrel.

Tried from Can on 10 Mar 2025 at 05:02


6.2
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Can. Not a bad IPA. Gold in color with a three finger head. Aroma is pretty hoppy with hints of grapefruit and spruce. Taste is sweet upfront and then gets bitter.

Tried from Can on 10 Mar 2025 at 05:02


6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Can. Copper in color with a three finger head. Aroma is the usual hoppy citrus. Taste is grapefruit and also the usual hoppy.

Tried from Can on 10 Mar 2025 at 05:02