Beer Reviews by MARTINSANDERS

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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
276 Rickard's Pale Ale Canada American Pale Ale 2.7

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

Again, probably more of a golden/blonde ale than an APA. Colour - light gold, thin white head. Aroma - grass. Mouthfeel - thin. Flavour - grainy with a touch of a bitter finish. Overall - just below average.

Oct 7, 2011
12:00:00 PM
277 Rickard's Red Canada Amber Ale 3.0

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

This is the beer that for most Canadians was their gateway away from clear gold beers (those who didn't drink Guinness anyway). Colour - clear golden-copper, tan head. Aroma - metallic and acidic grans and a hint of caramel. Mouthfeel - thin to medium. Flavour - acidic grains with a bitter finish. Overall - decent.

Oct 7, 2011
12:00:00 PM
278 Rickard's White Canada Witbier 2.8

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

A decent beer, not a world-beater, but quaffable. Colour - hazy pale yellow, white cap. Aroma - weak wheat and citrus tones. Mouthfeel - thin. Flavour - . weak citrus acidity and wheat sweetness. Overall - decent.

Oct 7, 2011
12:00:00 PM
279 Quidi Vidi 1892 Traditional Ale Canada Amber Ale 2.1

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

Instead of my friends going away and bringing me back a lousy T-shirt, they bring me back lousy beer. Colour - Pale gold, bubbly white cap, excess effervescence. Aroma - weak malt, weak hops, skunk. Mouthfeel - medium bodied (although the bottle says 'full'. Flavour - metallic grains. Overall - Not worth the effort to track down

Jun 2, 2011
12:00:00 PM
280 Rochefort Trappistes 10 Belgium Abbey Quadrupel 4.7

Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 10 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 10 | Overall: 9

An outstanding trappist ale. Colour - dark red brown, clear edges, huge brown cap. Aroma - dark malt, sugar, bread, plums. Mouthfeel - Full bodied. Flavour - sweet dark fruit, yeast, sugar, malt. Overall - outstanding!

Dec 30, 2010
12:00:00 PM
281 Rochefort Trappistes 6 Belgium Abbey Dubbel 4.2

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

Another outstanding trappist ale. Colour - medium red brown, clear edges, medium sized tab cap. Aroma - dark malt, sugar, bread, plums. Mouthfeel - Medium bodied. Flavour - sweet dark fruit, yeast, sugar, malt. Not as complex as the 10, but the same flavours. Overall - Excellent!

Dec 30, 2010
12:00:00 PM
282 Rochefort Trappistes 8 Belgium Belgian Strong Ale 4.5

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

An outstanding trappist ale. Colour - medium to dark red brown, clear edges, huge tan cap. Aroma - dark malt, sugar, bread, plums and spices. Mouthfeel - Full bodied. Flavour - sweet dark fruit, yeast, sugar, and dark malt. Overall - outstanding! The three beers were quite similar (as their website states it's the exact same beer fermented different lengths that shouldn't be a surprise) and all hid their alcohol very well.

Dec 30, 2010
12:00:00 PM
283 St. Bernardus Abt 12 Belgium Abbey Quadrupel 5.0

Aroma: 10 | Appearance: 10 | Mouthfeel: 10 | Flavor: 10 | Overall: 10

A beautiful beer, near perfection. Colour - dark red brown, murky, red edges, generous foamy brown cap. Aroma - dark malt, candy sugar, yeast, plums, and raisins. Mouthfeel - Full bodied. Flavour - A sweet elixer of yeast, spices, fruit, and malt. Overall - outstanding! If it wasn't $10-$12/bottle - this would be my new favourite!

Dec 30, 2010
12:00:00 PM
284 Chimay Grande Réserve (Blue) Belgium Belgian Strong Ale 4.5

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

An outstanding trappist ale. Colour - dark red brown, clear edges, huge foamy light brown cap. Aroma - dark malt, sugar, bread, plums and some cherries. Mouthfeel - Full bodied. Flavour - sweet dark fruit, yeast, sugar, vanilla, and malt. Overall - outstanding!

Dec 30, 2010
12:00:00 PM
285 Chimay Première (Red) Belgium Abbey Dubbel 4.2

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

An almost outstanding trappist ale. Colour - medium red brown, murky body, clear edges, huge foamy tan cap. Aroma - dark malt, sugar, yeast, plums. Mouthfeel - Full bodied. Flavour - sweet dark fruit, yeast, sugar, malt but with a bittering dry finish. Overall - almost outstanding - would be better if the finish wasn't so dry and bitter!

Dec 30, 2010
12:00:00 PM
286 Orval Belgium Belgian Ale 4.9

Aroma: 10 | Appearance: 10 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 10 | Overall: 10

Wow! Colour - hazy gold colour, huge generous rocky white cap. Aroma - yeast, citrus, spices, and some malt. Mouthfeel - Full bodied, but could be fuller. Flavour - peppry spices and yeast backed by notes of citrus and malt. Overall - wow! I could drink these all day (and evening).

Dec 30, 2010
12:00:00 PM
287 Creemore Springs Kellerbier Canada Kellerbier 4.3

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

I've had this both on draught and in the can. Colour - cloudy, golden orange, creamy white head. Aroma - grainy, sweet, citrus. Mouthfeel - medium. Flavour - grainy maly, some hops, citrus, and biscuits. Overall - another great beer from Creemore!

Aug 23, 2010
12:00:00 PM
288 Creemore Springs Premium Lager Canada Lager 4.2

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

Fast becoming my favourite lager. Colour - clear, golden orange, white frothy head. Aroma - grainy malt, floral hops. Mouthfeel - Full bodied. Flavour - well balanced between the grass malt, the floral hops, and the weak fruitish hints. Overall - An excellent lager.

Aug 23, 2010
12:00:00 PM
289 Creemore Springs Traditional Pilsner Canada Bohemian / Czech Pilsener 3.8

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

THis is yet another great offering by the Creemore Brewery. Colour - pale gold, clear, white head. Aroma - cereal malt, floral hops. Mouthfeel - medium bodied. Flavour - biscuity malt, some sweetness, and a hop finish. Overall - I would recommend any Creemore product.

Aug 23, 2010
12:00:00 PM
290 Creemore Springs UrBock Canada Bock 4.0

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

A very fine beer from the fine folks at Creemore. Colour - clear, copper, white head. Aroma - caramel malt, light fruit, hops. Mouthfeel - Medoim bodied. Flavour - sweet malt, bitter finish, fruity hints. Overall - a great beer for a stronger than average beer.

Aug 23, 2010
12:00:00 PM
291 Stone Old Guardian Barley Wine United States American Barleywine 2.6

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

I've only tried this once. Not a great beer. Colour - dark rust/copper, off-white wispy head. Aroma - fruity, esters, some malt. Mouthfeel - medium and creamy. Flavour - very sweet, too sweet. Overall - not bad but not great.

Aug 17, 2010
12:00:00 PM
292 Alesmith / Mikkeller / Stone Belgian Style Tripel Ale United States Abbey Tripel 3.0

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

Not the greatest of collaborations. Colour - gold, murky, whitish head. Aroma - yeasty, grainy, some floral hops. Mouthfeel - medium bodied. Flavour - Grainy and yeasty with some bitterness . Overall - an alright beer

Aug 17, 2010
12:00:00 PM
293 Dogfish Head / Victory / Stone Saison Du BUFF United States Saison 2.6

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

Another bad collaboration. I keep hearing great things about Stone but I've yet to have anything outstanding from them. Colour - gold, hazy, white head. Aroma - grainy, spices, herms, musk. Mouthfeel - medium bodied. Flavour - earthy, grassy, spicy. Overall - not my cup of tea

Aug 17, 2010
12:00:00 PM
294 Stone Arrogant Bastard Ale United States Strong Ale 3.2

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

What a name for a beer, I wish it lived up to it's name. Colour - clear reddish brown, off-white head. Aroma - citrusy, grainy, caramel. Mouthfeel - medium bodied. Flavour - alcohol is present, some sweet malt. Overall - not bad, sould have thought it would be better.

Aug 17, 2010
12:00:00 PM
295 Stone Ruination IPA United States Imperial IPA 3.5

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

I was told this would ruin me forever for IPAs - not so. Colour - hazt rust colour, this off white head. Aroma - citrus, pine, weak grass. Mouthfeel - medium bodied. Flavour - a hoppish onslaught, grapefruit. Overall - better than most Stone beers

Aug 17, 2010
12:00:00 PM
296 Rodenbach Grand Cru Belgium Flanders Red 4.8

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 10 | Mouthfeel: 10 | Flavor: 10 | Overall: 10

Wow - what a beer. Colour - clear burgundy, thin head. Aroma - grainy, sour apples, tart cherries, and sweet malt. Mouthfeel - full bodied. Flavour - both sweet and sour tones. Overall - excellent!

Aug 17, 2010
12:00:00 PM
297 Mikkeller Beer Geek Brunch Weasel Denmark Imperial Stout 3.8

Aroma: 10 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

NOt as good as the Beek Geek brunch - even if they are using a better coffee bean. Colour - black. Aroma - dark chocolate, coffee, weak vanilla. Mouthfeel - full bodied. Flavour - dark chocolate, bitter coffee. Overall - get the Beer Geek Brunch - a better beer

Aug 17, 2010
12:00:00 PM
298 Mikkeller Beer Geek Breakfast Denmark Imperial Stout 5.0

Aroma: 10 | Appearance: 10 | Mouthfeel: 10 | Flavor: 10 | Overall: 10

Another great beer. Colour - black. Aroma - dark chocolate, coffee, molasses, plums. Mouthfeel - full bodied. Flavour - dark chocolate, smooth, plums, coffee, roasted malt. Overall - a must buy!

Aug 17, 2010
12:00:00 PM
299 Mikkeller All Others Pale Denmark American Pale Ale 4.4

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

I'm beginning to love Mikkeller beers. Colour - golden orange, tan head. Aroma - citrus, grainy malt. Mouthfeel - good body. Flavour - grainy malt, fruity sweet, citrus. Overall - an excellent beer.

Aug 17, 2010
12:00:00 PM
300 Mikkeller Green Gold Denmark IPA 4.2

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

A great IPA, very bold without going overboard. Colour - cloudy, copper, off-white head. Aroma - floral hops, caramel malt. Mouthfeel - medium bodied. Flavour - nutty, citrusy, slightly bitter. Overall - very good

Aug 17, 2010
12:00:00 PM