Doc Perdue’s Boxing Bruin is an India pale ale named in honour of an
ursine sometime pugilist named Bruin that resided in a managers operated
by Blyth, Ontario’s resident vet, one Doc Perdue. Brewed in Blyth by
Cowbell Brewing Co./Blyth Brewing & Distilling Inc., Boxing Bruin is
a 6.3% alcohol ale. It has a lightly hazy golden colour, a thick and
fluffy white head, and a resinous aroma. Sold in 473mL cans, this beer
tends to sweetness, with fruity notes on top of a dank hops finish.
According to the tasting notes on the can, I was led to expect some
lychee notes, which came through in spades, but also some lime, mango,
an candied orange, which were less evident to me.
Boxing
Bruin has, in my opinion, two main flaws: it is too sweet and it is
understrength for a North American IPA. In spite of those drawbacks, the
beer tasted alright and kept me interested in Cowbell’s other
offerings, which, to date, have proved pretty reliable.
Rating: 6.5 out of 10.
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