Beer Reviews by MARTINSANDERS
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326 | Tempest Brewing Dios Mio! Jalapeno IPA | United Kingdom | Spiced Beer | 3.1
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 Bottle. Colour - goklden orange, quite cloudy, weak off-white head, mild lacing. Aroma - jalapeno comes through nicely, some weak tropical fruit notes, hay, and bread. Mouthfeel - medium bodied, mild carbonation. Flavour - starts off with tropical fruit notes with a small buildup of peppery spice. Nothing 'hot' but the spiciness does catch the throat. almost a gimicky beer. |
May 16, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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327 | Tempest Brewing Elemental Dark Ale | United Kingdom | Porter | 3.6
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 Bottle. Colour - solid black colour with brown edges, tight creamy brown head, decent lacing. Aroma - roasted malt, molasses, vanilla, and coffee. No sign of the New Zeland hops anywhere. Mouthfeel - almost full bodied, well carbonated. Flavour - roasted malt and coffee. Doesn't taste as good as the aroma would indicate. |
May 16, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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328 | Toboggan Brewing Lunatic Fridge IPA | Canada | IPA | 3.0
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 Can. Colour - light golden straw colour, cloudy, thin foamy white cap, no lacing. Aroma - citrusy hops, weak notes of tropical fruit, grass, biscuits. Mouthfeel - medium bodied, decent carbonation. Flavour - decently bitter citrus notes with a hint of biscuity malt in the background. Could have used a bit more hops for a better hoppy punch. |
May 31, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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329 | Tree Thirsty Beaver Amber Ale | Canada | Amber Ale | 3.2
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 Bottle. Colour - transparent rust colour, good effervescence, off-white creamy head, good lacing. Aroma - light toasted caramel notes, some roasted malt, and a weak earthy hop presence. Mouthfeel - medium bodied, slight over carbonation. Flavour - not well balanced as the malty caramel sweetness dominates any hop presence that might be there. |
Jul 1, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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330 | True North Inukshuk IPA | Canada | IPA | 3.2
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 Bottle. Colour - Deep gold, clear, frothy white head. Aroma - cereal malts, light pine, light citrus, some toffee notes. Mouthfeel - medium bodied, well carbonated. Flavour - starts off sweet and malty before giving way to a citrusy finish. |
Jun 3, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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331 | Unibroue 17 | Canada | Belgian Strong Ale | 3.4
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 Bottle. Colour - murly dark brown with red edges, thin creamy light brown head, good lacing to the bottom of the glass. Aroma - dark fruits, roasted malt. molasses, grass, spices. Mouthfeel - medium bodied, slightly over carbonated. Flavour - sweet malt, caramel, dark fruit and spices |
Jun 25, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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332 | Unibroue Blanche de Chambly | Canada | Witbier | 3.8
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 Bottle. Colour – hazed pale gold colour, thin white creamy head, very little lacing. Aroma – spices, banana, light wheat, citrus. Mouthfeel – medium bodied, highly carbonated. Flavour – wheat, bubble gum, citrus, spices. A good Canadian version of a wheat beer. |
May 1, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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333 | Unibroue Don De Dieu | Canada | Abbey Tripel | 3.8
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 Bottle. Colour – slightly hazed golden orange, small off-white head, good lacing. Aroma – citrus fruit, light peach notes, spices, yeast, grains. Quite fruity for a BSA. Mouthfeel – Medium bodied, good carbonation. Flavour – sweet fruit notes up front, followed by yeast and a bitter spice finish. Tasted better than it sounds. |
Sep 24, 2020 09:35:24 AM |
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334 | Unibroue La Fin du Monde | Canada | Abbey Tripel | 3.6
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 Bottle. Colour – light amber, slight haze, generous foamy white cap, good lacing. Aroma – spices, yeast, grains, and alcohol. Mouthfeel – Medium to Full Bodied, well carbonated. Flavour – citrus fruit, spices, yeast, and alcohol. The alcohol is not well hidden in this beer and that makes the score suffer. |
May 1, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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335 | Unibroue La Terrible | Canada | Belgian Strong Ale | 4.2
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 8 Bottle. Colour – solid dark brown, light brown foamy head, decent lacing. Aroma – roasted malt, figs, molasses, licorice. Mouthfeel – medium to full bodied, high carbonation. Flavour – dark fruit, nuts, yeast, and a bitter finish. Possibly some chocolate in the taste as well. |
Apr 26, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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336 | Unibroue Maudite | Canada | Belgian Strong Ale | 3.8
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 Bottle. Colour – murky reddish-brown, light tan head, good lacing. Aroma – roasted malt, caramel, yeast, spices, dark fruit. Mouthfeel – medium bodied, well carbonated. Flavour – sweet malt, dark fruit, spices, yeast, hints of alcohol. |
Apr 22, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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337 | Unibroue Trois Pistoles | Canada | Belgian Strong Ale | 4.3
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9 Bottle. Colour - solid dark brown, medium tan head. Aroma - yeast, dark fruit, caramel, sweet malt. Mouthfeel - medium bodied. Flavour - a fruity sweetness with yeast and spices. Overall - Took me a while to find this one, and it was worth it |
Sep 14, 2012 12:00:00 PM |
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338 | Val-Dieu Grand Cru | Belgium | Belgian Strong Ale | 4.4
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9 Bottle. New beer at the Liquor Store. Colour - Murky dark brown with red edges, huge light brown rocky cap. Aroma - roasted malt, burnt sugar, dark fruits, yeast, and light chocolate notes. Mouthfeel - medium bodied, well carbonated. Flavour - burnt carmel, yeast, roasted malt, and tangy malted notes on the sides of the tongue. Quite good and quite drinkable. |
May 3, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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339 | Victory Old Horizontal | United States | American Barleywine | 4.2
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 Bottle. Colour - pours a murky dark red colour with brown hues, topped with a foamy off-white cap that results in a little bit of lacing. Aroma - dominated by citrus and plums, bready malt, and earthy hops. Mouthfeel - full bodied, well carbonated. Flavour - very sweet and malty, alcohol can be detected on the tongue and in the stomach. Still quite flavourful |
Jun 16, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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340 | Walkerville Brewery Easy Stout | Canada | Milk Stout | 3.9
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 Can. Colour - Coca-cola coloured with a creamy tan coloured head that laces well. Aroma - sweet milk chocolate, roasted malt, molasses, and vanilla. Mouthfeel - almost full bodied, slightly cream,y, and well carbonated. Flavour - milk chocolate and dark coffee up front with hints of vanilla and toffee in the finish. |
Jun 9, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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341 | Walkerville Brewery Purity Pilsner | Canada | Bohemian / Czech Pilsener | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 Draught. Colour – medium gold, clear, large frothy white head, lasts several minutes. Aroma – grassy malts and herbal hops. Mouthfeel – medium bodied, crisp, with above average carbonation. Flavour – grains and yeast leading to a hoppy finish. Simple, yet elegant. |
Sep 24, 2020 05:05:24 PM |
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342 | Warsteiner Premium Verum | Germany | Bohemian / Czech Pilsener | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 Can. Colour – light gold, white cap, frothy, not a lot of effervescence. Aroma – grassy malts, light floral hops, weak yeast. Mouthfeel – medium bodied, medium carbonation, very crisp. Flavour – typical German pils…..grainy malt shines through and noble hops back it up. |
Sep 24, 2020 05:04:24 PM |
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343 | Wayne Gretzky No. 99 Rye Lager / Wayne Gretzky No. 99 Premium Lager | Canada | Rye Beer | 3.1
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 Can. Colour – clear golden orange, frothy white cap. Good lacing. Aroma – light rye, biscuits, heavy yeast, and light citrus. Mouthfeel – medium bodied, medium carbonation. Flavour – light rye spiciness but mainly bready malt sweetness and weak bitter finish. |
Sep 26, 2020 12:49:26 PM |
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344 | Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier | Germany | Hefeweizen | 3.7 |
Apr 13, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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345 | Weihenstephaner Kristallweissbier | Germany | Krystal Weizen | 3.9
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 Bottle. Colour - very clear straw gold, thin white head, frothy. Aroma - light wheat, bananas, cloves. Mouthfeel - medium bodied, a little heavy on the carbonation. Flavour - sweet, some bubble gum, some spiciness. A nice refreshing treat |
Apr 13, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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346 | Wellington Bewitched Belgian IPA | Canada | Belgian Ale | 3.1
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 Bottle. Colour – medium gold, slight cloudiness, light tan cap, decent lacing. Aroma – Belgian yeast comes through nicely, some citrusy hops, and weak grassy notes. Mouthfeel – a little on the weak/watery side of things, although carbonation is good. Flavour – yeast, some tart fruit notes, and an earthy hop finish. |
May 17, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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347 | Wellington County Dark Ale | Canada | Amber Ale | 2.8
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 6 Can / Draught. Colour – clear brown, light tan head, frothy but not long lasting. Aroma – nutty malt, light caramel, and some roast. Mouthfeel – light to medium bodied, good carbonation. Flavour – caramel and nutty malt flavours, finish is mild. |
Sep 26, 2020 12:47:26 PM |
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348 | Wellington Imperial Russian Stout | Canada | Imperial Stout | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 6 Bottle / Can / Draught. Colour – solid black, tan coloured head, good lacing. Aroma – roasted malt, dark chocolate, and coffee. Mouthfeel – medium bodied, good carbonation. Flavour – roasted malt, coffee, and hints of anise and soy sauce. Could be better |
Sep 26, 2020 12:48:26 PM |
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349 | Wellington Shangri-La IPA | Canada | IPA | 3.3
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 Draught. Colour - cloudy orange-gold colour with a thin white cap which lingers, lacing is decent considering how small the cap was. Aroma - light hints of papaya and mango, sweet caramel, light pine notes. Mouthfeel - light to medium bodied, well carbonated, but thin for an IPA. Flavour - sweet caramel, light fruit, and a citrusy hop finish. |
Jun 19, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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350 | Wellington Welly One Off: Chocolate Milk Stout | Canada | Imperial Stout | 4.5
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9 Bottle. Colour - brownish black, brown head. Aroma - chocolate nibs, licorice, cocoa, coffee. Mouthfeel - full bodied. Flavour - chocolate milk, coffee. Overall - A very good beer, captures the chocolate milk essence quite well. Would be nice if it came in a single serving size instead of 750ml |
Aug 12, 2014 12:00:00 PM |