Another from the twelve pack combo I picked up, this had to be the least hoppy, yet still hoppy, IPA I’ve ever had. Don’t get me wrong. The hops are still there. It’s just that they’re not as pronounced as one normally expects in an IPA.

Presentation:

I like the schooner in the emblem, but that’s my late-in-life New Englander coming out to say ‘hi’.

Pour:

Once in the glass the color is golden yellow with a finger of head. Most of the bubbles are small but a few are quitre big.

Aroma:

You can smell the hops, no doubt.

Taste:

As I said, the High Seas is less hoppy than the average IPA: Goose Island, Sierra Nevada, and Bell’s are all considerably more pronounced. The flavor is smoother as a result. There are tones of fruit, though I cannot place them.

Reviewer’s Grade:

B

From The Brewer:

“Our Interpretation of a legendary ocean crossing classic is not for the timid. Assertively hoppy and dangerously seductive. A skillful blend of three premium barley malts with generous amounts of Northern Brewer and Cascade Hops creates a special ale to satisfy the most demanding palate.”

Statistics:

Price/Quantity: $8.99/6 pack 12 ounce bottles
ABV: unknown
IBU: unknown
Calories: unknown
Suggested Glass: Pint glass
Website: Michigan Brewing Company