Beer Reviews by MARTINSANDERS

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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
251 Amsterdam Natural Blonde Lager Canada Lager 3.1

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

Not a bad little blonde brew. Colour - clear yellow, white cap. Aroma - grains, floral hops. Mouthfeel - medium. Flavour - grainy malt, some sweetness with a bitter finish. Overall - decent.

Oct 12, 2011
12:00:00 PM
252 Amsterdam Framboise Canada Fruit Beer 3.5

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

Not a bad fruit beer. Colour - clear cherry kool-aid red, pinkish thin cap. Aroma - raspberries, some tartness. Mouthfeel - medium. Flavour - nicely balanced between the tarty acidity and fruity sweetness, however the tartness lingers too long after the sweetness is gone. Overall - decent.

Oct 12, 2011
12:00:00 PM
253 Amsterdam Dutch Amber Lager Canada Vienna / Amber Lager 2.5

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 4

Had on draught a while back. Colour - clear rusty red colour, thin tan cap. Aroma - metallic grains, some weak hops. Mouthfeel - medium. Flavour - very acidic and metallic in nature, almost gross. Overall - below average.

Oct 12, 2011
12:00:00 PM
254 Amsterdam Dry Dock Porter Canada Porter 3.1

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

I felt that this was thin for a porter. Colour - coca-cola brownish-black, thick tan head. Aroma - roast, nuts, and coffee. Mouthfeel - thin to medium. Flavour - watered down coffee with a hint of toffee sweetness. Overall - average.

Oct 12, 2011
12:00:00 PM
255 Amsterdam Boneshaker IPA Canada IPA 3.8

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 8

This is possibly the best Amsterdam beer I've had to date . Colour - cloudy light copper, thin tan head. Aroma - caramel, citrus, some weak spices. Mouthfeel - medium. Flavour - starts off sweet, and then the citrusy hops hit you with a bang. Overall - very good.

Oct 12, 2011
12:00:00 PM
256 Amsterdam (416) Local Lager / Amsterdam (416) Urban Wheat Canada Lager 3.2

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

Had this at the brewery in the spring. Colour - hazy medium gold colour, white head that lingers. Aroma - grains, spices, floral hops. Mouthfeel - medium. Flavour - mellow grains, with a small hop bite at the end. Overall - decent.

Oct 12, 2011
12:00:00 PM
257 Amsterdam 86 Light Blonde Canada Light / Lite Lager 1.5

Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 3 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 3

I'm not sure what the #$@% they were going for here. Colour - clear pale yellow, snow white frothy head. Aroma - weak grass, muted spice, no hops. Mouthfeel - thin. Flavour - watered down beer - take away the calories/take the taste was never more evident than with this beer here. Overall - avoid.

Oct 12, 2011
12:00:00 PM
258 Amsterdam Big Wheel Deluxe Amber Beer Canada Amber Ale 2.5

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 4

Another Amsterdam draught, about as bad as the Dutch Amber Lager. In fact, if I didn't know any better (and honestly I don't) I would say it's the same beer different label. Colour - clear rusty red colour, thin tan cap. Aroma - metallic grains, some weak hops. Mouthfeel - medium. Flavour - very acidic and metallic in nature, almost gross. Overall - below average.

Oct 12, 2011
12:00:00 PM
259 Amsterdam Pomegranate Wheat Canada American Wheat 2.8

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

I like wheat beers, I like pomegranates, so this is a marriage made in heaven...........NOT!. Colour - clear medium gold pour, white short-lived head. Aroma - some wheat, spice, floral hops, and fruit tones. Mouthfeel - medium. Flavour - sweet malty flavour with a hint of bitterness. Overall - not very well balanced.

Oct 12, 2011
12:00:00 PM
260 Amsterdam Oranje Weisse Canada Witbier 2.9

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

Another witbier produced by a Canadian brewery...........whoopee! Colour - hazy pale yellow, white frothy head. Aroma - orange, lemon, spices, some wheat. Mouthfeel - medium. Flavour - citrus, wheat, slightly sweet. Overall - average.

Oct 12, 2011
12:00:00 PM
261 Amsterdam Oktoberfest Rauchbier Canada Rauchbier 3.1

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

Where's the smoke? I kept asking that question to the barkeep. Colour - clear golden brown, 1" white rocky cap. Aroma - yeast, light fruits, floral hops. Mouthfeel - medium. Flavour - sweet maltiness, some spices, and a bitter finish - but no smokiness. Overall - average.

Oct 12, 2011
12:00:00 PM
262 Amsterdam Downtown Brown Canada Brown Ale 3.6

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

The prototypical brown ale. Colour - a solid medium brown, tan head . Aroma - roast, nuts, floral hops. Mouthfeel - medium. Flavour - nutty malts, some sweetness, and a bitter finish. Overall - below average.

Oct 12, 2011
12:00:00 PM
263 Amsterdam Spring Bock Canada Bock 3.5

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

Springboks are South African antelopes.....not beer names. Colour - a solid dark brownish-red, light tan head . Aroma - caramel, molasses, and grains. Mouthfeel - medium. Flavour - sweet malt, some grains, and a weak wisp of yeast. Overall - decent.

Oct 12, 2011
12:00:00 PM
264 Amsterdam Tempest Canada Imperial Stout 3.5

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

A new Impy stout from Amsterdam. Colour - a solid dark brownish-black with a thin creamy brown head. Aroma - roasted malt, chocolate, and coffee. Mouthfeel - medium to full. Flavour - sweet coffee laden chocolate, although the alcohol was noticeable. Overall - decent.

Oct 12, 2011
12:00:00 PM
265 Alexander Keith's Ambrosia Blonde Canada Blonde Ale 2.1

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

Recent find at the liquor store. Colour - pale yellow, white head. Aroma - skunky, a few grains. Mouthfeel - thin. Flavour - slight grains, some bitterness. Overall - below average.

Oct 7, 2011
12:00:00 PM
266 Alexander Keith's Dark Ale Canada Brown Ale 2.4

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 4

Keith's must be canning everything these days. Colour - clear muddy brown, tan head. Aroma - roasted nuts. Mouthfeel - thin. Flavour - slightly sweet malts, watered down coffee. Overall - below average.

Oct 7, 2011
12:00:00 PM
267 Alexander Keith's Harvest Ale Canada Amber Ale 2.0

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 4 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 3

A hard to find beer. Colour - clear light brown, tan head. Aroma - caramel, grass. Mouthfeel - thin. Flavour - old stale grains. Overall - below average.

Oct 7, 2011
12:00:00 PM
268 Alexander Keith's India Pale Ale Canada IPA 1.7

Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 3 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 3

This is a golden/blonde ale and not an IPA. How the company gets away with calling it an IPA. Colour - clear yellow, frothy head. Aroma - wet vegetables. Mouthfeel - thin. Flavour - metallic grains. Overall - awful.

Oct 7, 2011
12:00:00 PM
269 Alexander Keith's Premium White Canada Witbier 2.5

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

They may as well bottle/can the orange wedge with the beer. Colour - hazy gold, white head. Aroma - weak citrus, some spice. Mouthfeel - thin to medium. Flavour - sweet citrus. Overall - Possibly the best of the AK line of beers, which isn't saying much.

Oct 7, 2011
12:00:00 PM
270 Alexander Keith's Red Amber Ale Canada Amber Ale 1.8

Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 4 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 3

I've tried this on several ocassions and I have yet to finish it. Colour - clear amber, medium tan head. Aroma - metallic grains. Mouthfeel - thin. Flavour - acidic and metallic tones. Overall - awful.

Oct 7, 2011
12:00:00 PM
271 Alexander Keith's Tartan Ale Canada Scottish Ale 2.5

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

I had to buy an entire 6 pack to get this...........luckily I have swill loving friends who osmosized the remainig cans. Colour - clear copper. Aroma - sweet fruity notes. Mouthfeel - thin to medium. Flavour - sweet, malty. Overall - below average, better than all except the White.

Oct 7, 2011
12:00:00 PM
272 Rickard's Blonde Canada Bohemian / Czech Pilsener 2.6

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

It has been known for years that Labatt and Molson have been duelling throughout Canada with their 'Premium' beer lines. Alexander Keith's for Labatt's and Rickard's for Molson. I tend to prefer the Rickard's beers. Colour - medium gold, off-white head. Aroma - stale grain, some hops. Mouthfeel - thin to medium. Flavour - grainy. Overall - decent.

Oct 7, 2011
12:00:00 PM
273 Rickard's Dark Canada Porter 3.1

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

I really like this beer. Colour - dark brown, slightly see-through when held to a bright light. Aroma - maple and roasted nuts. Mouthfeel - thin to medium. Flavour - roasted malt, sweet maple. Overall - good.

Oct 7, 2011
12:00:00 PM
274 Rickard's Honey Brown Canada Brown Ale 2.8

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

A pretty good beer. Colour - clear medium born, tan head. Aroma - grains and a hint of honey. Mouthfeel - thin. Flavour - sweet, grainy. Overall - decent.

Oct 7, 2011
12:00:00 PM
275 Rickard's India Pale Ale Canada IPA 1.6

Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 3 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 3

Like the Keith's version, this is far more of a golden/blonde ale than an IPA, except this is the one head to head matchup where Rickard's loses. Colour - clear light gold, thin white cap. Aroma - sewage. Mouthfeel - very thin. Flavour - watered down grains with some acidity. Overall - bad.

Oct 7, 2011
12:00:00 PM