Rickard's Cardigan

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 6

If there was ever a contest for the stupidest name of a beer, and the accompanying design, this would be a finalist. The beer behind the name/design isn’t all that bad. It pours a light amber colour with a thin tan ring for a cap. Cinnamon and nutmeg are the first thing to hit the nose and then comes the grains, and unfortunately, some old plain hops. The flavour is weak with the spices dominating the hops and malt. Better than most macro products however.

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

Poured an average size fizzy head, but goes away too soon. Has a light orange colour. Weak lacing. Mild carbonation. Aromas of pumpkin spice, nutmeg, mild cinnamon. Has a spicy pumpkin flavour to it, with much of the aromas accounting for taste as well. Tingling aftertaste and a good mouthfeel. Recently tried lukewarm from bottle as well and it was equally drinkable, kinda weird but still good (as opposed to warm swill). Pretty good.

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 7

Purchased a 6-pack of this at my local Métro store. Pours a light amber that is clean. Decent mildly-creamy head with good retention and thick dirty lacing. Does not say anywhere that pumpkin is in there, but does smell like most pumpkin ales. The spices are present with cinnamon and nutmeg being at the forefront. Slight creamy mouthfeel that is refreshing, and not too thick. The spices do not show as much in the taste, but are blended in the sweet malt with notes of pumpkin bread finish. Again, another Rickards which does not blow anything out of the water, but is better then average. Thanks Molson for bringing this new addition to the family. NOTE: Just had my last one which dates from over a year, and it was quite good, hazy and the spices came out stronger - 02/2014.