Heavy Seas Brewing Company
Microbrewery
in
Halethorpe,
Maryland,
United States 🇺🇸
Owned by
B3 Beverage Company
Associated Venue: Heavy Seas Brewery
Established in 1994
Contact
4615 Hollins Ferry Rd, Halethorpe, MD, 21227, United States
Description
"It all started in 1980… Hugh Sisson, a Maryland native, theater grad school major, and all-around good guy, joins his family’s restaurant & bar, “Sisson’s” located on Cross Street in South Baltimore.
Craft beer wasn’t even on the radar back then. But, Hugh quickly recognized that to run a business, you need to do something to be different.
Light bulb moment: “What if we turned Sisson’s into a brewpub and brewed our own beer?”
Solid plan, right? Problem: Brewpubs weren’t legal in Maryland at the time.
In 1987, Hugh worked with Maryland legislators to draft a bill to legalize brewpubs in Baltimore City – the bill passed on first attempt. Fast forward to 1989, “Sisson’s” becomes the first brewpub in the state of Maryland.
After the brewpub scene for a few years, Hugh felt the need for a bigger stage (theater-pun intended.) In 1994, he left “Sisson’s” for his next business venture… and the rest, friends, is nothing short of Maryland craft beer history"
Craft beer wasn’t even on the radar back then. But, Hugh quickly recognized that to run a business, you need to do something to be different.
Light bulb moment: “What if we turned Sisson’s into a brewpub and brewed our own beer?”
Solid plan, right? Problem: Brewpubs weren’t legal in Maryland at the time.
In 1987, Hugh worked with Maryland legislators to draft a bill to legalize brewpubs in Baltimore City – the bill passed on first attempt. Fast forward to 1989, “Sisson’s” becomes the first brewpub in the state of Maryland.
After the brewpub scene for a few years, Hugh felt the need for a bigger stage (theater-pun intended.) In 1994, he left “Sisson’s” for his next business venture… and the rest, friends, is nothing short of Maryland craft beer history"
6.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Bottle. A- Burnt wood, mild cocoa. A- Dark brown color, dark liquid, off white head. T- Char, roasty, mild bitterness, cocoa. P- Full body, average texture, average carbonation, roasty finish. O- Don't get any bourbon influence. Pretty traditional. Not bad but maybe a bit overrated.
Tried
from Bottle
on 02 Oct 2021
at 02:19
6.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Clear dark amber pour with a beige head. Bourbon, malt, vanilla, wood. Oaky.
Tried
on 22 Sep 2021
at 04:17
7.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Looks black in the glass, and a fine solid beige head. Good lacing Nice curtains down the sides of the glass Grapefruit hoppy and dark malt in the aroma. Good intensity Mellow fine carbonation level. Easy to drink Balanced sweetness and bitterness Dark malt, grapefruit hoppy, roast, toffee and fruity flavor Solid nice beer [Can from Mr Wolff] Brewery #2309
Tried
from Can
on 17 Sep 2021
at 14:43
5.3/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5
How: Can.
Where: Systembolaget.
Appearance: Hazy dark golden colour with a white head.
Aroma: Oranges, hops, malt, citrus, grapefruit.
Body: Medium body and carbonation.
Flavour: Oranges, hops, malt, grapes, citrus, grapefruit.
Where: Systembolaget.
Appearance: Hazy dark golden colour with a white head.
Aroma: Oranges, hops, malt, citrus, grapefruit.
Body: Medium body and carbonation.
Flavour: Oranges, hops, malt, grapes, citrus, grapefruit.
Tried
from Can
on 14 Sep 2021
at 13:21
5.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 4
Overall 5
Can from Systembolaget. Orange with a white head. Sweetish with grapefruit, blood orange and tangerine. Artificial and a bit odd.
Tried
from Can
on 10 Sep 2021
at 18:16
4.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 4
Flavor 4
Texture 2
Overall 3.5
--Canned, from Systembolaget. -- Clear deep golden, huge head. Huge aroma of Grape Tonic and mango. Sweetish with medium body and clean mouthfeel. Grape Tonic and blood orange. Artificial and sharp. Mid bitter finish.
Tried
from Can
on 09 Sep 2021
at 21:31
5.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 5
Flavor 4
Texture 6
Overall 5
Can from the LCBO. Lightly hazed dark gold under a large foamy off white cap. Nose is bright medicinal citrus reminiscent of the effervescent Vitamin C tablets of my youth. Tastes the same. Mouth is medium and creamy with prickly carbonation (though that may be imagined based on the flavour). Nope. 5-/4/4-/3/10
Tried
from Can
on 27 Aug 2021
at 02:11
Bit thin on the body, but strawberry shortcake flavours are all there. Can is fun.
Tried
from Can
on 25 Aug 2021
at 19:41
7/10
Light hazy gold body medium foamy white head. Citrus floral fruity aroma. Floral citrus tropical punch fruity flavor. Medium body moderately low carbonation. 7/3/8/4/15 3.7
Tried
on 01 Aug 2021
at 18:10
6/10
Clear golden body thin white head. Floral herbal grassy aroma. Grassy floral bready flavor. Medium light body moderately low carbonation. 6/4/6/3/13 3.2
Tried
on 01 Aug 2021
at 18:08