Beer Reviews by MARTINSANDERS
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151 | James Ready 5.5 | Canada | Pale Lager | 1.5 |
May 11, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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152 | Lost Craft Unifeye | Canada | Lager | 2.9
Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 Can. Colour - pale gold, clear, plenty of effervescence, short lasting foamy white head. Aroma - grains, light papaya, weak pine, wet cardboard. Mouthfeel - medium bodied, well carbonated. Flavour - papaya, grains, some rice notes, and a definite yeastiness. |
May 10, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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153 | Lost Craft Revivale | Canada | Kölsch | 2.1
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 4 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 2 | Overall: 3 Can. Colour - clear metallic gold, almost shiny, two finger foamy white head, no lacing. Aroma - wet grass, bready malt, paper. Not appealing to the nose at all. Mouthfeel - medium bodied, good carbonation. Flavour - off flavours of wet cardboard and metallic notes, almost made me vomit. Maybe a bad can? |
May 10, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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154 | Niagara Oast House Saison | Canada | Saison | 3.3
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 Bottle. Colour - cloudy dark gold, large white cap, decent lacing. Aroma - light fruit notes, yeast, sour grains, and floral notes. Mouthfeel - light bodied to medium, high carbonation. Flavour - tart fruits, some light spice, and yeast. Not a bad saison. Didn't have the flavour to back up the aroma. |
May 9, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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155 | Moosehead Boundary Ale | Canada | English Pale Ale | 3.5
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 Can. Colour - clear rust colour, thin creamy white head, decent lacing. Aroma - light caramel, light cereal, citrus, and earthy hops. Mouthfeel - medium bodied, slightly over carbonated. Flavour - mild toasty caramel notes, some bready notes, and a weak citrus hop finish. |
May 9, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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156 | 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 |
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157 | Steam Whistle Pilsner | Canada | Bohemian / Czech Pilsener | 3.6
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 Bottle. Colour - a very clear metallic gold, plenty of effervescence, and a one inch foamy white head, Aroma - bisuity maly, some bready notes, some spicy hop tones as well. Mouthfeel - medium bodied, good carbonation, the perfect definition of crisp. Flavour - well balanced between bready malt and herbal hops. A good refreshing beer |
May 8, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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158 | Cameron's Nut Brown Ale | Canada | Brown Ale | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 Draught. Colour - dark brown, murky, creamy tan coloured head. Aroma - roasted malt, nutty notes, light chocolate. Mouthfeel - thin to medium bodied, well carbonated. Flavour - roasted malt, some caramel, and light chocolate notes. Not bad. |
May 7, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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159 | Lakefront New Grist | United States | Blonde Ale | 1.7
Aroma: 2 | Appearance: 4 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 4 Bottle. Colour - light gold colour, very clear, thin white cap that mimics soda pop retention. Aroma - sour grains, musty hops, spices. Mouthfeel - thin bodied, slight carbonation. Flavour - bland grains, slight spicy bitterness. I long to find a gluten free beer that tastes decent |
May 7, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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160 | Clifford Porter | Canada | Porter | 3.1
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 Can. Colour - very dark brown, solid, creamy light tan coloured cap. Aroma - smoked wood, caramel, roasted malt, and molasses. Mouthfeel - weak for a porter, well carbonated. Flavour - more sweet malt than anything but also some bitter coffee and roasted maly notes in the finish. Not very impressed. |
May 6, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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161 | Old Tomorrow Canadian Pale Ale | Canada | American Pale Ale | 3.3
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 7 Can. Colour - a very clear golden-orange colour with a small foaming cap thats cream coloured. Aroma - grains, light caramel, weak citrus and pine, and a little grass. Mouthfeel - Medium bodied, well carbonated. Flavour - run of the mill APA with notes of caramel in front and citrus in the finish. |
May 6, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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162 | Boulevard Tank 7 Farmhouse Ale | United States | Saison | 3.6
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 Bottle (4-Pack). Colour - medium gold, slight haze, white cap. Aroma - funky yeast, spicy hops, bready notes. Mouthfeel - medium bodied, light carbonation. Flavour - tart fruit, but not mouth puckering tart, funky yeast notes, and a decent bready malt backbone. A good beer. |
May 5, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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163 | Double Trouble Hops and Robbers Extra Delicious IPA | Canada | IPA | 2.9
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5 Can. Colour - light red, orange hues, cream coloured foamy cap that lasts a long time. Aroma - caramel, citrus, some light pine notes as well. Mouthfeel - light bodied, light carbonation. Maybe a bit flat? Flavour - light caramel and bready notes backed by a weak hop finish. Extra Delicious is not how I would describe this. |
May 5, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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164 | Jever Pilsener | Germany | Bohemian / Czech Pilsener | 3.3
Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 Can. Colour - straw, clear, one inch white cap. Aroma - grains, light citrus, beach sand. Mouthfeel - medium bodied, good carbonation. Flavour - grains, some herbal and spicy hop notes, and again, maybe a little citrusy not. Pretty good for an inexpensive German lager. |
May 4, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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165 | Berthold Keller Premium Lager | Belgium | Lager | 1.5
Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 3 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 3 Can. Colour - crystal clear pale yellow with a huge frothy white head which disappears into nothing within seconds. Lots of effervescence. Aroma - wet grass, cardboard, phenolic notes. Mouthfeel - thin and watery, goes along with the appearance. Flavour - very grainy, acidic and metallic notes. Not a very good beer at all. |
May 4, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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166 | 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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167 | Amsterdam Fracture Imperial IPA | Canada | Imperial IPA | 4.6
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 10 | Overall: 9 Bottle. Colour - hazy gold colour, red hues, off-white head, and plenty of bubbles. Aroma - cirtusy hops, pine, resin, bready malts and hints of caramel. Mouthfeel - full bodied, well carbonated, slight creaminess. Flavour - Definite citrus hop presence, bread, spicy hops, light caramel, and yeast. Quite a good IIPA. |
May 3, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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168 | Guinness Blonde American Lager | Ireland | Lager | 3.3
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 Can. Colour - straw, white head, , pretty clear, lively bubbles. Aroma - weak herbal hops, grass, a little hint of yeast. Mouthfeel - thin, too much carbonation. Flavour - grass, weak citrus from the hops, a little spiciness. Coming from the Rolling Rock facility, it's not bad. |
May 2, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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169 | Guinness Black Lager | Ireland | Schwarzbier | 2.8
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5 Bottle. Colour - solid dark brown, black edges, foamy tan head. Aroma - weak roast, weak coffee, weak anise. Mouthfeel - very thin, although being a lager (schwarzbier) instead of an ale (stout) may explain that. Flavour - watered down coffee. Lagers are clearly not the Guinness forte. |
May 2, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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170 | 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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171 | 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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172 | 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 |
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173 | Ace Hill Light | Canada | Light / Lite Lager | 2.3
Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 5 Can. Colour – straw gold, weak white cap, plenty of effervescence. Aroma – light cereal grains, herbal hops, wet grass, mustiness. Mouthfeel – medium bodied, well carbonated. Flavour – grass, hops, slightly bitter. Doesn’t stand up well to the pilsener |
Apr 30, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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174 | Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA | United States | Imperial IPA | 3.7
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 Bottle. Colour – amber / gold, slight haze, weak off-white head, ample effervescence. Aroma – grapefruit, biscuit malt, pine, spice. Mouthfeel – medium bodied, well carbonated. Flavour – Well balanced between the malty cereal tones and the grapefruit notes of the hops. A very dry finish. |
Apr 29, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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175 | Duvel | Belgium | Belgian Strong Ale | 4.2
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9 Bottle. Colour – medium gold, very hazy, very generous white foamy head that lasts (and lasts and lasts….). Aroma – yeast, light fruits, citrus, spices, grains. Mouthfeel – light bodied, highly carbonated. Flavour – citrus, grains, and yeast. Well balanced between the sweet and the bitter aspects of beer. |
Apr 29, 2018 12:00:00 PM |