Like an area scout discovering an unknown prospect, recently NatsGM superfan Matt N. spotted Three Heads Brewing’s Strong Arm IPA sitting on the shelves of a New England grocery store and thoughtfully snagged a 4-pack for me to sample.

Due to the obvious baseball theme, plus the fact that NatsGM proudly supports local breweries, I figured we should bring back this recurring column and scout this beer.  Using a modified 20-80 scouting scale, Mrs. NatsGM and I held a beer tasting to properly evaluate this ale.  Below are our grades and a few notes on this delicious IPA.

Marketing & Presentation:         NatsGM  – 65      /             Mrs. NatsGM – 70

The beers come as a 4-pack of 16 ounce cans bound with a plastic binding.  The cans have a witty cartoon drawing of a left-handed pitcher delivering a hop, rather than a ball, toward home plate.  The pitcher is sporting a humorous, Rollie Fingers type mustache, which particularly stands out, along with vibrant colors on the jersey.  The dark background colors and lack of a box keeps it from a double-plus grade for me, but we are both huge fans of the cans’ artwork.

Appearance & Aroma:                  NatsGM  – 65      /             Mrs. NatsGM – 70

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Flavor & Taste:                                NatsGM  – 65      /             Mrs. NatsGM – 80

We both greatly enjoyed this IPA, as it has a quality flavor with plenty of hoppiness and a slight lemon citrus flavor.  This is not an overpowering IPA, as it is easy to drink and has a surprisingly mild finish on the palate.  We both described the flavor as crisp without being dry, slightly mild for an IPA and very smooth.  It is on the milder side for a traditional IPA, with only 6% ABV and 60 IBUs.

Overall:                               NatsGM – 65       /             Mrs. NatsGM – 75

Both Mrs. NatsGM and I agree this is a high quality and well-made craft beer offering from Three Heads Brewing based in Rochester, New York.  I would recommend this beer to most any fan of IPAs, but particularly those that prefer a mild, tropical flavor to a stronger hoppy taste.

It comes in four 16 ounce cans and costs approximately $11 per 4-pack, so it is not an inexpensive purchase.  However, considering the unique artwork and superior taste, Strong Arm IPA is a worthwhile purchase and a perfect gift idea for the (over 21-year-old) baseball fan in your life this upcoming holiday season.

For more information, visit ThreeHeadsBrewing.com and @3HeadsBrewing on Twitter!