Snow on The Maple Tree Stout Clown Shoes beer

Although we are still in the midst of winter’s grip, we know maple syrup time is just around the corner. The time where maple sap is boiled to make that wonderful maple syrup we enjoy on pancakes, ice cream and other tasty treats. Recently, we reviewed another Clown Shoes beer right here. But the following review has really captured my attention. A very delightful stout that works perfectly for colder months to help us build our ‘winter coats’ and feed us the tastes we require. So without further ado, we bring you another delectable liquid from Clown Shoes.
Mercury Brewing in Ipswich, MA, used to brew all of Clown Shoes’ offerings. Owner Greg Berman quips on their website about coming up with the company name. They wanted to be set apart from the other brewing companies and they must have succeeded with this iconic idea. Clown Shoes has at least 60 different offerings that have landed on shelves around New England since 2009. Some are current, others are one-offs and over 50 are already retired. And their label art is just amazing with crazy cartoon folks in doing about anything you can imagine. Recently, Mass Bay Brewing Company, brewers of Harpoon and UFO, acquired Clown Shoes. Find out more about Clown Shoes at www.clownshoesbeer.com and on Facebook.com/clownshoesbeer.

Snow on the Maple Tree Imperial Stout is one tasty brew. Deep, dark and delicious, Maple Tree provides the hearty drink of winter. As I’ve mentioned in past winter months, stouts add a real heartiness to beer consumers and often become their go-to drinks in the cold. This 11.25% ABV beer has a lot to like. On the thicker side of mouthfeel, a khaki head crowns the vessel as it is poured into a pint or tulip glass. Some have talked about this beer being equal to Founder’s Canada Bourbon Stout (CBS) but costing way less. It produces a vanilla, nutty, milk chocolate nose and the initial sips remind you of other warming bourbon barrel beers you might have experienced. It might be considered a great after dinner drink. Heavy and sweet, this stout will be one of your first choices during snowfall times.
BeerAdvocate.com has officially rated Snow on the Maple Tree Imperial Stout as ‘Outstanding’ and awards it a 4.29 out of 5. Reviewers on website untapped.com chime in with their approval with even higher regards. This beer has really captured the attention of the Clown Shoes fan club. Many out their adding their favored votes have put it as high as 4.75 out of 5!
You will find it at Case-n-Keg in Meredith as well as other fine beer providers. Clown Shoes has a bunch of great offerings so try them all when you get the chance. Make sure you get yours before this wintry treat disappears for the season.

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