Doc Perdue’s Boxing Bruin

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.