LOOPER

BEER REVIEW: 434

BREWER: Full Circle Brew Co., Tyne & Wear, England

STYLE: IPA

ABV: 6.4%

VESSEL: 440ml tin

DATE OF POST: 30th January 2026

 

SAMMY SAY’S…

Looper, the beer, is a lot like Looper, the detective, scruffy, unpredictable, and somehow still likeable. It pours a hazy amber-orange, with a decent head and a look that says, “I’ve been through some things.” The nose is Looper’s best clue: juicy mango with a whisper of pineapple, like a tropical lead he’s chasing down in a rain-soaked alley.
Taste-wise, it opens with bitter mango, sharp, a bit chaotic, then veers into sherbet fizz, like Looper’s half-baked theories. There’s balance, but not brilliance. The sweetness creeps in like a suspect who overstays their welcome. For the ABV, you’d expect more punch, more length, more resolution. Instead, it fades like a half-solved case.
Packaging? Serviceable. Colours work, but the design’s as forgettable as Looper’s filing system. The name nails it, though, quirky, memorable, and just offbeat enough to stick.
In short, Looper is an OK drop. Not revolutionary, not refined. But if you’re in the mood for something that stumbles its way to satisfaction, this detective’s got your back. Just don’t expect him to crack the big case.

Sammy’s Rating: 63%

 

JYMI SAY’S…

Before even lifting the lid on Looper I have a couple of things I would like to say regarding the tin aesthetic…

Firstly, the tin art. Not great I’m afraid Full Circle. Though I wouldn’t say that it’s in the terrible bracket necessarily, maybe not unwelcoming it certainly is underwhelming. It’s so boring, and the colours… yawn indeed. This is not to say unadventurous tin art is a bad thing. Basic is the new zany after all, but I do think this beers housing could have been presented a whole lot better.

Secondly, now this is just me being a picky idiot but I have to mention it… Is Full Circles logo a semi circle?! Am I missing something here? All a bit odd.

Anyway, let’s crack the can and find out what this brew is all about.

Wow, she pours very thick and very dark! Not a bad thing at all but I can’t say that I was expecting it! The nose is great, very full and a slight break from the IPA norm with slight hints of apricot, I think. The taste is pleasant, pretty good in fact, but I have to say that I had a real tough time trying to decipher what it actually tasted of. Maybe a touch of lime? Possibly the bitter flavour of grapefruit? Burnt orange possibly? I really don’t know if I’m being honest. The mouthfeel and body of Looper is good for sure. Nice and full from start to finish. Also, there is a light bitterness to ease you into your Loop that slowly builds as you progress on your way through the beer.

Without being spectacular Looper is an ok drop and does most certainly drink like a 6.4% craft IPA.

Jymi’s Rating: 71%

 

MUSE ON BOOZE RATING: 67%

MOB review next weekend: POSH by FOREST ROAD BREWING CO.

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