Bowen Island Boss Beer (Retired)

Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 4 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 4

While checking out Crowfoot Liquor in Calgary I came across this. I know it is just an average macro lager, meant to be a low cost "lawn-mower' beer. A quick look at the can (only available in cans) and the brewer is listed as Bowen Island Brewing Company, Calgary, Alberta. Manufactured for Crowfoot Liquor. They have 'BOSS' in a plain black can with with vertical lettering. Very plain labelling. Also has an accompanying Boss Light in silver and red. Crowfoot also has it's own generic brand of Boss hard liquors (vodka, rye, rum). Pours out a very thin yellow color, light and watery. It does have an OK head of white foam to start. Pretty typical sour grainy smell, not offensive, just what was expected. Flavor is similarily bland, grainy adjucts, and a bit of alcohol comes through. Bitter sourness in the finish. Nothing special, drinkable as long as it is ice cold. Cheap, no-name option if you are on a budget and just want a plain old beer. You get exactly what you expect, just don't expect too much. Reviewed more out of curiousity (and as a warning) for this new found brand.