Beer Reviews by MARTINSANDERS

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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
51 Frank Brewing Simple Man Oatmeal Stout Canada Oatmeal Stout 4.2

Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9

Draught. Colour - black pour, think creamy brown head, not a lot of lacing. Aroma - roasted malt, dark chocolate, coffee, and molasses. Mouthfeel - weak for a stout, well carbonated. Flavour - sweet malty notes up front, coupled with notes of coffee and dark chocolate. This would have been an excellent stout had the mouthfeel been more full bodied.

Jun 1, 2018
12:00:00 PM
52 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
53 McAuslan St. Ambroise Citrouille / McAuslan St. Ambroise Pumpkin Canada Spiced Beer 4.2

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9

Bottle. Colour - clear orange hued gold, frothy white cap, decent lacing. Aroma - pumpkin pie in a glass, with extra spice. Smells awesome. Mouthfeel - full bodied, slightly creamy, very well carbonated. Flavour - like the aroma, pumpkin pie in a glass.

Jun 18, 2018
12:00:00 PM
54 Bayerischer Bahnhof Original Leipziger Gose Germany Gose 4.2

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

Bottle. Colour - golden copper, slight haze, thin off-white head that doesn't stay around. Aroma - funky yeast, tart fruit notes, salt water, light wheat notes. Mouthfeel - thin bodied, which I hear is appropriate for the style, very well carbonated. Flavour - tart fruit notes, sour grains, and salt water, and a spicy finish.

Jun 20, 2018
12:00:00 PM
55 Avery Collaboration not Litigation Ale United States Belgian Strong Ale 4.2

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

Bottle. Colour - hazed medium brown colour, creamy tan coloured head, very little lacing. Aroma - yeast, dark fruit, caramel, bready malt, and spices. Mouthfeel - medium to full bodied, creamy, well carbonated. Flavour - nicely balanced with sweet and roasted malt in the front and a spicy finish with a hint of bitterness.

Jun 25, 2018
12:00:00 PM
56 Bud Light United States Light / Lite Lager 4.1

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

This beer is to die for. Great colour, smell, and taste. Who can't help but love their commercials! Colour - perfect gold. Aroma - beery. Mouthfeel - beautiful. Flavour - amazing. Overall - great!

Apr 21, 2010
12:00:00 PM
57 Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA United States IPA 4.1

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

Bottle. Colour - medium golden orange, cloudy, huge white head, good lacing. aroma - grapefruit hops, biscuity malt, hints of spice. Mouthfeel - full bodied, well carbonated. Flavour - nicely balanced with bready malt flavours up front and a citrus hop bite in the finish. Not as hoppy as the 90 minute, but better balanced.

May 18, 2018
12:00:00 PM
58 Indie Ale House Breakfast Porter Canada Porter 4.1

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

Draught. Colour - Dark mahogany, murky, foaming brown cap, decent lacing. aroma - coffee, dark chocolate, nuts, roasted malt. Mouthfeel - aklmost full bodied, well carbonated. Flavour - more sweet malt than bitter chocolate and coffee. It was a great complement to the steak for dinner.

Jun 30, 2018
12:00:00 PM
59 Les 3 Brasseurs Bière des Fêtes (Holiday Ale) Canada Belgian Strong Ale 4.1

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

Draft. Colour – clear, mahogany, generous foamy head. Aroma – caramel, yeast, Christmas spices. Mouthfeel – Average. Flavour – sweet and malty, caramel and molasses can be found, finish is bitter. Quite enjoyable for a Christmas beer.

Mar 1, 2021
12:46:01 PM
60 Molson Black Ice Canada Strong Lager 4.0

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

This is a great party beer and a great beer to get drunk on. It is a stronger than average brew that is readily available at the beer store. Aroma: Beery Appearance: Clear, gold, white head Mouthfeel: Crisp Flavour: Beer and alcohol Overall: A great beer!

Jun 6, 2009
07:42:06 PM
61 Steelback (I) Tango Canada Pale Lager 4.0

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

Sadly, the Steelback beers are no longer with us and have been reformulated. They were legendary in Canada for being great beer and being cheap. A mainstay on the Canadian party scene for years.

Apr 21, 2010
12:00:00 PM
62 Steelback (I) Blue Thunder Canada Strong Lager 4.0

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

This is another winner from the old Steelback lineup that made the rounds of the Ontario bush party scene. Smooth beer, great flavour. I could use me some more.

Apr 21, 2010
12:00:00 PM
63 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
64 St. Feuillien Cuvee de Noel Belgium Belgian Strong Ale 4.0

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

Bottle. Colour - Murly brown, huge foamy head. Aroma - Dark fruits, candy sugar. Mouthfeel - Medium bodied, slightly creamy. Overall - A very flavourful beer. Well balanced with a malty sweetness and well hidden alcohol.

Apr 14, 2018
12:00:00 PM
65 Oskar Blues Ten FIDY United States Imperial Stout 4.0

Aroma: 10 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

Can (newly available in Ontario). Colors - a solid black pour, similar to a thin motor oil, creamy brown head. Aroma - roasted malt, vanilla. Mouthfeel - thick and creamy. Overall - a very bitter beer. While good, needed some more 'sweetness' to cut through the bitterness.

Apr 14, 2018
12:00:00 PM
66 HaandBryggeriet Haandbukk Norwegian Doppelbock Norway Doppelbock 4.0

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

Bottle. Colour - reddish-brown, red edges, clear, thin tan coloured head. Aroma - caramel, dark fruit, roasted malt, weak hops, weak yeast. Mouthfeel - medium bodied, well carbonated. Flavour - dark fruit, roasted malt, toasted caramel, and vanilla. A very good beer. Thanks to the LCBO for brining this one in.

Apr 30, 2018
12:00:00 PM
67 Garrison Nut Brown Canada Brown Ale 4.0

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

Bottle. Colour - deep mahogany, clear, light brown cap, nice lacing. Aroma - roasted malt, nuts, weak notes of chocolate and herbal hops. Mouthfeel - medium bodied, well carbonated. Flavour - sweet chocolate, bitter roasted malt, and nutty tones. Great beer.

May 29, 2018
12:00:00 PM
68 Half Pints Burly Wine Canada English Barleywine 4.0

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

Bottle. Colour – clear copper colour, thin creamy light brown head, good lacing. Aroma – dark fruit and caramel with notes of fresh bread, and musty hops. Mouthfeel – full bodied, well carbonated. Flavour – starts off nice and sweet with notes of caramel and roasted malt. The finish is quite bitter and there is a hint of alcohol present on the tongue.

Jun 13, 2018
12:00:00 PM
69 Beer Academy Belgian Brown Canada Belgian Ale 3.9

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

Growler. Colour - cloudy brown, no cap. Aroma - yeast, caramel, herbs. Mouthfeel - medium bodied. Flavour - sweet and malty, some nuttiness. Overall - excellent ale despite the macro connections.

Sep 3, 2012
12:00:00 PM
70 Beer Academy Porter Canada Porter 3.9

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

Growler. Colour - solid dark brown, 1" brown cap. Aroma - roasted malt, licorice, coffee, chocolate. Mouthfeel - medium to full bodied. Flavour - balanced between bitter and sweet, ending with bitter. Overall - very good take on an old style.

Sep 3, 2012
12:00:00 PM
71 Mill Street Cobblestone Stout Canada Dry Stout 3.9

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

Draught. Colour - brownish black, little head. Aroma - coffee, licorice, dark chocolate, molasses and a bit of unplaceable funk. Mouthfeel - medium bodied. Flavour - dry bitter roast, coffee, chocolate. Overall - a very good beer with a bitter kick.

Sep 14, 2012
12:00:00 PM
72 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
73 Young's Double Chocolate Stout United Kingdom Chocolate Stout 3.9

Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

Bottle. Colour – very dark brown, foamy beige head. Aroma – roasted malt, dark fruit, dark chocolate, licorice. Mouthfeel – Medium bodied, slightly thin, well carbonated. Flavour – Very roasty, very chocolatety, some hints of coffee and licorice. A very good beer.

Apr 20, 2018
12:00:00 PM
74 Brick Amber Dry Canada Amber Ale 3.9

Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

Bottle. The first real non-mac ro I tried. Colour - a clear reddish gold colour, thin white head, lasts. Aroma - cereal grains, herbal hops, weak caramel notes and weak spices. Mouthfeel - medium bodied, well carbonated. Flavour - Light cereal and caramel notes finishing with a bitter herbal hop note. Good for what it was at the time.

May 8, 2018
12:00:00 PM
75 Budweiser Budvarceske Tmavý Ležák Czech Republic Dunkel / Dark Lager 3.9

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

Bottle. Colour – clear dark red with brown hues, nice effervescence, and a decent white head that lasts. Aroma – very grainy with biscuits and cereal with a lot of sweet caramel notes. Hop notes are earthy. Mouthfeel – medium bodied, well carbonated. Flavour – nicely balanced between the caramel malt sweetness and the bitter hop finish. Maybe a little coffee in there as well.

May 17, 2018
12:00:00 PM