Beer Reviews by MARTINSANDERS

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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
76 Collective Arts Collective Project: Black IPA Canada American Black Ale 3.9

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

Can. Colour - Coca-Cola colour, brown edges, light brown head, almost no lacing. Aroma - roasted malt, citrus, weak notes of coffee and dark chocolate. Mouthfeel - medium to full bodied, well carbonated. Flavour - similar to the aroma with definite coffee and roasdted malt notes backed up by a hint of citrus.

May 23, 2018
12:00:00 PM
77 Dieu du Ciel La Rescousse (To The Rescue) Canada Altbier 3.9

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

Bottle. Colour - clear rust colour, highly effervescent, thin creamy white head, no lacing. Aroma - cereal grains, caramel, earthy hops, light citrus. Mouthfeel - medium bodied, well carbonated. Flavour - sweet caramel malt and biscuits up front, and a nice spicy hop finish in the end. Not a lot of bitterness as is how it should be with an altbier.

May 24, 2018
12:00:00 PM
78 Samuel Smith Taddy Porter United Kingdom Porter 3.9

Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 8

Bottle. Colour - solid black, creamy brown head, excellent lacing. Aroma - roasted malt, coffee, dark chocolate, and a hint of vanilla. Mouthfeel - medium bodied, well carbonated. Maybe on the light side for a porter. Flavour - roasted malt, coffee, chocolate, and some licorice notes.

May 26, 2018
12:00:00 PM
79 Delirium Tremens Belgium Belgian Strong Ale 3.9

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

Draught. Colour - hazed medium gold colour, huge white frothy head, lots of lacing. Aroma - grains, belgian yeast, spices, light fruit. Mouthfeel - full bodied, well carbonated. Flavour - a little bit of tartness in the grain bill, some sweet malt, spices, and a definite Belgian yeast note.

May 30, 2018
12:00:00 PM
80 Beyond The Pale Aromatherapy Canada IPA 3.9

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

Can. Colour - hazed orange-gold colour with a decent sized frothy white head and very nice lacing. Aroma - cereal malt, weak peachy notes, slight citrus, and yeast. Mouthfeel - medium bodied, nicely carbonated. Flavour - Well balanced, fruit and malt notes in the front and a citrus hop finish. Great beer.

Jun 7, 2018
12:00:00 PM
81 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
82 F & M StoneHammer Oatmeal Coffee Stout Canada Oatmeal Stout 3.9

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

Can. Colour - a solid brownish-black colour, big creamy brown head, very good lacing. Aroma - roasted malt, dark chocolate, black cherry, nuts. Mouthfeel - full bodied, well carbonated. Flavour - a lot of dark chocolate and coffee with hints of black licorice in the finish. A good beer I would try again.

Jun 12, 2018
12:00:00 PM
83 Affligem Noel Belgium Belgian Strong Ale 3.9

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

Bottle. Colour - rich mahogany colour, pretty opaque when held to light, thin rocky cream coloured cap, minimal lacing. Aroma - christmas spices, nutty malt, yeast, dark fruits, and fresh baked bread. Mouthfeel - medium bodied, well carbonated. Flavour - Sweet and malty to start with but the spices and the bitter hops do come through in the finish,

Jun 12, 2018
12:00:00 PM
84 Dogfish Head Raison D'Etre United States Belgian Strong Ale 3.9

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

Bottle. Colour - rusty brown colour, slightly hazed, frothy tan coloured cap, good lacing. Aroma - roasted malt notes, dark fruits, some caramel, and some chocolate. Mouthfeel 0 medium bodied, well carbonated. Flavour - rich flavours of bready malt, raisins, and caramel notes.

Jun 25, 2018
12:00:00 PM
85 Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier Marzen Germany Rauchbier 3.9

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

Bottle. Colour – clear rust colour, white head, good lacing. Aroma – bonfire, bacon, cereal malts, floral hops. Mouthfeel – medium bodied, medium carbonation. Flavour – Unlike any Oktoberfest beer I’ve ever tried. You get the light fruitiness, but it’s accompanied by a burnt hickory flavour. Quite good.

Sep 24, 2020
10:07:24 AM
86 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
87 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
88 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
89 C'est What Coffee Porter Canada Porter 3.8

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

I'm not a huge coffee drinker, but for some reason it's okay in beer. Colour - brownish black pour, huge frothy brown head. Aroma - chocolate, coffee, dark malt. Mouthfeel - medium to full bodied. Flavour - coffee and a hint of sweet chocolate. Overall - pretty good.

Oct 28, 2011
12:00:00 PM
90 Pilsner Urquell Czech Republic Bohemian / Czech Pilsener 3.8

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

Bottle / Can. Colour - medium gold colour, long lasting bubbly white head, plenty of effervescence. Aroma - cereal grains, herbal hops, weak yeast. Mouthfeel - medium bodied, abover average carbonation. Flavour - nicely balanced between the malt and hops. I can see why it is the prototypical pilsner. Note - this is MUCH better from a can than a bottle. Most of the bottles I've tried have been skunked.

Apr 16, 2018
12:00:00 PM
91 Great Lakes Brewery 7 Barrel Series: Etobichoker Double Belgian IPA Canada Belgian Strong Ale 3.8

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

Can. You have to give it to the Great Lakes Brewery, their can designs are pretty awesome. Colour - medium gold, cloudy, huge white head that disappears quickly. Aroma - tropical fruit, citrus, pine, and funky yeast. Mouthfeel - medium bodied, average carbonation, some creaminess. Flavour - pine notes and tropical fruits, some tartness, and yeast. Quite good.

Apr 16, 2018
12:00:00 PM
92 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
93 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
94 Boshkung Brewing Campfire Rye Canada Rye Beer 3.8

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

Draught. Colour - murky mud brown colour, light tan coloured head, decent lacing. Aroma - nutty malt, weak caramel, burnt wood, earthy hops. Mouthfeel - medium bodied, well carbonated. Flavour - caramel notes, some bacon, and some spicy hop notes. Not a bad beer.

May 23, 2018
12:00:00 PM
95 Neustadt Springs Lager Canada Lager 3.8

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

Can. Colour - clear, dark metallic gold colour with a big white head that lasts, good lacing. Aroma - light bready notes, weak caramel, floral hops. Mouthfeel - medium bodied, well carbonated. Flavour - notes of caramel and cereal malt, followed by a mild bitter hop finish. I really liked this but not all that easy to find in the city!

Jun 4, 2018
12:00:00 PM
96 Left Field Brewery Eephus Canada Brown Ale 3.8

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

Bottle. Colour - mahogany, murky, light tan head, very nice lacing. Aroma - nutty malt, some roasted notes, caramel, and weak floral nites. Mouthfeel - medium bodied, good carbonation. Flavour - roasted malt, weak sweet caramel, and a nice bitter finish. Very good beer.

Jun 7, 2018
12:00:00 PM
97 Magic Rock Cannonball United Kingdom IPA 3.8

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

Can. Colour - clouded golden-orange, huge frothy off-white head, plenty of lacing. Aroma - lots of grapefruit and papaya, hints of cereal malt, and light spices. Mouthfeel - medium bodied, decent carbonation. Flavour - papaya and mango fruitiness dominate the palate but there are also hints of cereals and pine. Great beer.

Jun 27, 2018
12:00:00 PM
98 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
99 Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier Fastenbier Germany Rauchbier 3.8

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

Bottle. Colour – hazy amber, thick creamy head, lots of lacing. Aroma – burnt wood, smoked meat, light grassy malts, weak yeast and musty hops. Mouthfeel – full bodied, medium carbonation. Flavour – smoked grains, light caramel, and some weak bacon notes. A good beer,

Sep 24, 2020
10:07:24 AM
100 Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier Weizen Germany Rauchbier 3.8

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

Bottle. Colour – golden brown, hazy, off-white foamy head. Aroma – wheat, campfire. Cooked ham. Mouthfeel – medium bodied, medium carbonation. Flavour – burnt wood, wheat, light yeast. An interesting classic.

Sep 24, 2020
10:07:24 AM