Alameda Brewing, Portland, OR.
7/10- Nice flavorful brown ale with a kick. I don't always love beers higher in alcoholic content so this one didn't rate as high for me (SR).
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Schadenfreude (Pumpkin Octoberfest)
Parallel 49 Brewing Company, Vancouver, BC
8/10. Sweet caramel taste with nice blend of pumpkin spice. SR enjoyed this more than CR due to the sweetness.
8/10. Sweet caramel taste with nice blend of pumpkin spice. SR enjoyed this more than CR due to the sweetness.
Raven Cream Ale
R&B Brewing Company, Vancouver BC.
4/10. I have had this before on tap and in bottles and have always enjoyed it. I am not sure if this bottle was off, but I didn't even finish my glass. I would try this again just to see what the results were (SR).
4/10. I have had this before on tap and in bottles and have always enjoyed it. I am not sure if this bottle was off, but I didn't even finish my glass. I would try this again just to see what the results were (SR).
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Lions Winter Ale
Granville Island Brewery, Vancouver, BC
8.5/10. This year it tastes a little less sweet than years past which is a nice surprise. Nice vanilla and chocolate flavours make this one of my all-time favorite beers (SR).
8.5/10. This year it tastes a little less sweet than years past which is a nice surprise. Nice vanilla and chocolate flavours make this one of my all-time favorite beers (SR).
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Mild Winter Ale
Okanagan Springs Brewery, Kelowna, BC
7.5/10. Heavy on the mild, light on the winter. Doesn't have the sweetness or the spice of most winter ales. Drinkable, easier than most winter ales to pair with food due to the mild flavour profile.
7.5/10. Heavy on the mild, light on the winter. Doesn't have the sweetness or the spice of most winter ales. Drinkable, easier than most winter ales to pair with food due to the mild flavour profile.
Organic Pumpkin Ale
Nelson Brewing Company, Nelson BC
8/10. Light on spice and pumpkin flavour. A tasty fall offering without the sweetness of many of the pumpkin beers we have tried. Would buy it again.
8/10. Light on spice and pumpkin flavour. A tasty fall offering without the sweetness of many of the pumpkin beers we have tried. Would buy it again.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Twisted Oak Stillage Rye Barrel-Aged Bock
Phillips Brewing Company, Victoria, BC
7/10. I wish there had been more flavour to this. It sounded like a fantastic mix of new tastes that just didnt show up to the party in my mouth.
7/10. I wish there had been more flavour to this. It sounded like a fantastic mix of new tastes that just didnt show up to the party in my mouth.
Alice Porter
BrewDog Brewing. Aberdeenshire, Scotland
8/10. Look at the size of that head! It's got it's own weather system! Very creamy and light.
8/10. Look at the size of that head! It's got it's own weather system! Very creamy and light.
Survival 7-Grain Stout
Hopworks Urban Brewery, Portland, OR
7.5/10. A little more hoppy than I like in a stout. AND I could only taste 6 grains.
7.5/10. A little more hoppy than I like in a stout. AND I could only taste 6 grains.
Trois Dames La Semeuse Espresso Stout
Trois Dames Brewing, Sainte-Croix, Switerland
7/10. Very mild, more like a cold coffee than a heavy stout.
7/10. Very mild, more like a cold coffee than a heavy stout.
Black Heart Organic Oatmeal Stout
Nelson Brewing Company, Nelson, BC
7/10. Very drinkable, very average, nothing that blew the socks off my tastebuds.
7/10. Very drinkable, very average, nothing that blew the socks off my tastebuds.
Kwak
Buggenhout Brewing, Belgium.
7/10. Fruity and malty, if you imagine a Belgium beer right now, it would probably taste like this one.
7/10. Fruity and malty, if you imagine a Belgium beer right now, it would probably taste like this one.
Sunday, October 6, 2013
Jumping Jack Pumpkin Ale
Tree Brewing Co., Kelowna, BC
8.5/10. SR has never met a Tree beer that she hasn't liked. This pumpkin ale does not disappoint- heavy on the pumpkin and light on spices. One of our favorites from the pumpkin series!
8.5/10. SR has never met a Tree beer that she hasn't liked. This pumpkin ale does not disappoint- heavy on the pumpkin and light on spices. One of our favorites from the pumpkin series!
Pumpkin Head - Pumpkin Brown Ale
Fernie Brewing Company, Fernie, BC.
8/10. This is a great beer. Very drinkable and not sweet, light spices. CR didn't get to taste this one- sorry about that!
8/10. This is a great beer. Very drinkable and not sweet, light spices. CR didn't get to taste this one- sorry about that!
Vertical Winter Ale
Tree Brewing, Kelowna, BC
9/10. This is the best winter ale that I have found (SR). Medium sweetness with a slight taste of vanilla. Hard to pair with food because of the sweetness but oh, so good. Not CR's favorite because he likes his drinks to be as bitter as he is.
9/10. This is the best winter ale that I have found (SR). Medium sweetness with a slight taste of vanilla. Hard to pair with food because of the sweetness but oh, so good. Not CR's favorite because he likes his drinks to be as bitter as he is.
Saturday, October 5, 2013
Hercule Stout
La Brasserie Ellezelloise, Ellezelles, Belgium.
7/10, Monsieuir Poirrot, you are not a stout. You are a dark ale at best, case closed.
7/10, Monsieuir Poirrot, you are not a stout. You are a dark ale at best, case closed.
Pumpkineater Imperial Pumpkin Ale
Howe Sound Brewery, Squamish, BC
8.5/10. One of CR's Fav-O-rites in the pumpkin beer world. Not too sweet, not too pumpkiny. Strong though, drink when you know you aren't going anywhere for a bit.
8.5/10. One of CR's Fav-O-rites in the pumpkin beer world. Not too sweet, not too pumpkiny. Strong though, drink when you know you aren't going anywhere for a bit.
St. Ambroise Citrouille
McAuslan Brewing, Montreal, Quebec.
7.5/10. This was our favorite pumpkin ale last year. This year it pales in comparison to many that we have tried but still drinkable. Slightly sweet with light spices.
7.5/10. This was our favorite pumpkin ale last year. This year it pales in comparison to many that we have tried but still drinkable. Slightly sweet with light spices.
Saturday, September 28, 2013
Fruliness
Brouwerij Huyghe Brewing, Ghent, Belgium & Guinness Brewing, Dublin, Ireland.
6/10. Strawberry Guinness is like adding strawberries to your coffee, it's not quite right.
6/10. Strawberry Guinness is like adding strawberries to your coffee, it's not quite right.
Old Boy Ale- Extra Special Strong Bitter
Parallel 49 Brewing Company, East Vancouver, BC.
8/10. CR liked it, SR thought it didn't taste like anything, light on flavour, waste of calories.
8/10. CR liked it, SR thought it didn't taste like anything, light on flavour, waste of calories.
Mississippi Mud Black & Tan
Mississippi Brewing Co. Utica, NY.
5/10. Fun bottle, awesome for jug bands, OK beer, better to make your own Black&Tans.
5/10. Fun bottle, awesome for jug bands, OK beer, better to make your own Black&Tans.
From East Van With Love- Bourbon Aged Imperial Maple Stout
Parallel 49 Brewery, East Vancouver, BC
9.5/10. This is a special occasion (even if the occasion is Wednesday) beer as it is a little on the expensive side, but soooooooooo good.
9.5/10. This is a special occasion (even if the occasion is Wednesday) beer as it is a little on the expensive side, but soooooooooo good.
Barking Squirrel Lager
Hop City Brewing. Brampton, Ontario.
7/10. Lager? Nope, that squirrel is crazy, more like a nice, lightly hopped ale. Thanks Richard for the important donation to the blog!
7/10. Lager? Nope, that squirrel is crazy, more like a nice, lightly hopped ale. Thanks Richard for the important donation to the blog!
Pike Post Alley Porter
Pike Brewing Co. Seattle, WA.
7/10. Kinda chocolaty, kinda clean, unlike the actual Post Alley in Seattle.
7/10. Kinda chocolaty, kinda clean, unlike the actual Post Alley in Seattle.
Monday, September 23, 2013
Saturday, August 31, 2013
Captivator DoppelBock
Tree Brewing Co. Kelowna, BC.
7/10. Sweet and light to me, great summer beer to tide us over until their winter ale is back out (let the countdown begin).
7/10. Sweet and light to me, great summer beer to tide us over until their winter ale is back out (let the countdown begin).
Mandarin Orange Ale Amber Ale
Dead Frog Brewing. Surrey, BC.
6/10. This used to be a favorite of ours but the quality of all Dead Frog beers has gone down. If you are going to drink this, have it very cold with a wedge of orange.
6/10. This used to be a favorite of ours but the quality of all Dead Frog beers has gone down. If you are going to drink this, have it very cold with a wedge of orange.
Wee Beastie Oak Aged Scotch Ale
Howe Sound Brewing. Squamish, BC.
6.5/10. Ack, crivens, this wee beer wa a wee bit o the sour. Na a poor beer if ya be up on the heelands. Cheers Michael for the bottle!
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Humphrey Biere De Garde
Parallel 49 Brewing. Vancouver, BC.
6.5/10. Tasted exactly like a cheap beer. Which is AWESOME if you like cheap beer but enjoy
paying microbrewery prices.
6.5/10. Tasted exactly like a cheap beer. Which is AWESOME if you like cheap beer but enjoy
paying microbrewery prices.
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Commander Imperial Stout
Dead Frog Brewery. Surrey, BC
2/10. Not cool dead frog, this is the beer that ended my desire to try any more beers from your brewery.
2/10. Not cool dead frog, this is the beer that ended my desire to try any more beers from your brewery.
Monday, August 19, 2013
Vanilla Oatmeal Stout
Ninkasi, Eugene, OR.
6/10. At first sip, this wasn't as sweet or vanilla-y as originally expected. A few sips in it was drinkable but still a disappointment. Heavy malt aftertaste.
6/10. At first sip, this wasn't as sweet or vanilla-y as originally expected. A few sips in it was drinkable but still a disappointment. Heavy malt aftertaste.
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Piper's Pale Ale
Vancouver Island Brewery, Victoria, BC.
7.5/10. If you have to drink a pale ale on a hot day, this is a good one. (Please note: hairy man in background is not required).
7.5/10. If you have to drink a pale ale on a hot day, this is a good one. (Please note: hairy man in background is not required).
Monday, August 12, 2013
Abbey de St. Martin Brune
Brunehaut, Rongy, Belgium.
7/10. We first tasted this one at Stella's with a warm chocolate cherry cake. Memories of the taste are superior to reality but still a nice beer. Medium in flavour and color.
7/10. We first tasted this one at Stella's with a warm chocolate cherry cake. Memories of the taste are superior to reality but still a nice beer. Medium in flavour and color.
Raspberry Porter
Tree Brewing Company, Kelowna, BC
8.5/10. A mouth full of dark chocolate, raspberry and coffee flavours. Think Purdy's Raspberry Creams. Looking forward to drinking this at Christmas.
8.5/10. A mouth full of dark chocolate, raspberry and coffee flavours. Think Purdy's Raspberry Creams. Looking forward to drinking this at Christmas.
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Hermann's Dark Lager
Vancouver Island Brewing. Victoria, BC.
8/10. A classic. A dark beer with a light aftertaste. Great addition to stews and Sheppard's pie.
8/10. A classic. A dark beer with a light aftertaste. Great addition to stews and Sheppard's pie.
Cloak & Dagger Cascadian Dark Ale
Granville Island Brewing. Vancouver, BC.
7.5/10. It's middle ground for people who either like IPA or a darker, maltier beer.
7.5/10. It's middle ground for people who either like IPA or a darker, maltier beer.
Twisted Trail Extra Pale Ale
Bowen Island Brewing Co. Bowen Island, BC.
6.5/10. Not horrible. Tastes more like an amber ale than a pale ale.
6.5/10. Not horrible. Tastes more like an amber ale than a pale ale.
Black Death Porter
Russell Brewing Company. Surrey, BC.
6/10. Pretty light for a porter, almost like a soy sauce finish.
6/10. Pretty light for a porter, almost like a soy sauce finish.
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Dark Meddle Beer
Gigantic Brewing Company, Portland Oregon.
7.5/10. Tasted like a winter ale and a dark lager mixed together. Easy summer beer choice.
7.5/10. Tasted like a winter ale and a dark lager mixed together. Easy summer beer choice.
Saturday, July 27, 2013
Diamond Head Oatmeal Stout
Howe Sound Brewing Co. Squamish, BC.
9/10. A sweetish stout. A stout that Shonna will drink so extra points there.
Loose Cannon Dark Lager
Howe Sound Brewing Co. Squamish, BC.
8/10. Yum. Not as dark of a lager as Hermann's but refreshing on a summer's day.
8/10. Yum. Not as dark of a lager as Hermann's but refreshing on a summer's day.
Friday, July 19, 2013
O'Hara's Irish Stout
Carlow Brewing Co. Bagnelstown, Ireland.
7/10. Crisp, refreshing stout. A good summer dark-like-my-heart beverage.
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Sun of a Beak
8/10. Labelled an ale, but more like a porter. Smooth and delicious with a touch of that oh so well loved toasted coconut.
Monday, July 1, 2013
Gypsy Tears Ruby Red Ale
Parrallel 49 Brewing Co. East Vancouver, BC
7/10. Like toffee and IPA more than an ale. I would have liked it more if it had less hops.
7/10. Like toffee and IPA more than an ale. I would have liked it more if it had less hops.
Pothole Filler Imperial Stout
Howe Sound Brewery. Squamish, BC
9/10. A thick, creamy beer with tastes of chocolate and licorice. Mmmmmmm, also 10%.
9/10. A thick, creamy beer with tastes of chocolate and licorice. Mmmmmmm, also 10%.
Rail Ale Nut Brown
Howe Sound Brewery. Squamish, BC
9/10. One of our most favorite of all the Nut Brown Ales (that arent made with coconut).
9/10. One of our most favorite of all the Nut Brown Ales (that arent made with coconut).
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