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I love the smell of peaty Scotch or Beer but I can never seem to get through more than a few sips!
- Brew – Lava 9.5% ABV, 500ml
- Brewer – Olvisholt Brugghus
- Style – Imperial Stout
- Country – Iceland
- Purchased – LCBO
The first few sips of a beer that has a smokey or peaty tone I find really enjoyable. It is after a few sips that I start to feel overwhelmed by it though….smoked beers are for sharing in my opinon.
About the Beer – It poured black as the night up North. The aroma was peaty like Scotch with a distinct sweetness. The flavour was very smokey (roasted) with a molasses sweetness. Very warming.
Would I Drink it Again? – Probably not unless I shared a small taster with someone. This is a great beer for fans of the smoke though!
I keep going back to Bock only to realize it is not my thing!
- Brew – Christoffel Bok 7.8% ABV, 330ml
- Brewer – BierbrouwerijSint Christoffel B.V
- Style – Bock
- Country – Netherlands
- Purchased – LCBO
…..Do I not like Bock beer or have I just never had a good one???
About the Beer – It poured a reddish-brown colour, very hazy, with a small head. The aroma was malty with big hits of molasses, raison, and dates. The flavour was of dark fruits and alcohol. Very warming.
Would I Drink it Again? – No, like I mentioned earlier is not my thing.
This beer has been making the rounds in Toronto for a while and I always really enjoy it.
- Brew– Boneshaker IPA 7.1% ABV?? 500ml
- Brewer – Amsterdam Brewing Company
- Style – IPA
- Country – Ontario, Canada
- Purchased – At the brewery store
So this has been a long overdue review since I have had this beer so many times. It is one of my favourite IPA’s.
About the Beer – It poured a reddish copper colour with a great head. The nose is full of malt and hops. Lots of floral and citrus notes, you definitley pickup grapefruit. Very complex hop aroma. The flavour was great. Some sweetness and rich malt at the start then you are hit with some bitterness. Again floral and citrus on the palate mixed with some orange peel and pine. So yummy!
Would I Drink it Again? – Yes, I love this beer. Wish it was available all the time.
EDIT: It is now available in the LCBO
Nothing like having a stout in the hot weather. Most people say no way but I say what does it matter!
- Brew – Double Chocolate Cranberry Stout 8% ABV 750ml
- Brewer – Muskoka Cottage Brewery
- Style – Imperial Stout
- Country – Ontario, Canada
- Purchased – LCBO
No review as it is too hot to write one but I have 3 words of advice: Go get it!
Well…..go get it this fall when hopefully they release it again!
P.S. I drank this in the Winter not today but, I am a proponent of having a stout on a lovely summer evening. In fact I had one last night!
Another winner from Black Oak!
- Brew – Double Chocolate Cherry Stout 5.5% ABV, 341ml
- Brewer – Black Oak Brewing Company
- Style – Stout
- Country – Ontario, Canada
- Purchased – At the Brewery
What can I say about Black Oak. They put out one solid beer after another.
About the Beer – It poured very dark brown/black with a small head. There was big chocolate aroma mixed with fresh notes and a bit of sour cherry. The flavour was definitly chocoate mixed with some roasted malt, toffee, and a slight sour cherry finish. Smooth going down.
Would I Drink it Again? – Yes, I have had many of these and will have many more.
One of my favourite local beers!
- Brew – Nutcracker Porter 5.5% ABV, 341ml
- Brewer – Black Oak Brewing Company
- Style – Porter
- Country – Ontario, Canada
- Purchased – At the brewery
I always look forward to the Christmas season as Nutcracker Porter hits the scene again!
About the Beer – It poured pitch black with a great mocha head. The aroma was of roasted malt, caramel, coffee, and some sort of nuttiness. The flavour was fantastic with nicely roasted notes, bitter chocolate, coffee, very light cinnamon, and a hint of mint???? The mouth feel of this beer is spectacular.
Would I Drink it Again? – Yes!!! Can’t wait till Christmas comes to get more of this excellent beer.
Picked some of this up today at the Amsterdam Brewery.
- Brew – Tempest Imperial Stout 9% ABV, 500ml
- Brewer – Amsterdam Brewing Company
- Style – Imperial Stout
- Country – Ontario, Canada
- Purchased – Amsterdam Brewery Store
I first tried this beer during the Amsterdam Tap Take-Over at Castro’s Lounge then at Barvolo. I was happy to hear they were going to bottle it. I believe they only bottled 400 so grab some while you can. They come in a cool wax dipped bottle.
About the Beer – It poured a lovely black colour with a nice mocha head. The aroma was of roasted cocoa, rye, and maybe a hint of licorice. The flavour was nice and complex. It started with a nice shot of sweetness that was quickly followed by a hit of coffee. The middle was full of cocoa, roast, and a touch of herbal notes. The finish had a bitter tinge of espresso. The beer was super velvety in the mouth.
Would I Drink it Again? – Yes, this is a very nice beer. Glad I have 9 more!
Love the combo of Oyster’s and Stout
- Brew – Marston’s Oyster Stout 4.5% ABV, 500ml
- Brewer – Marston, Thompson & Evershed, Plc
- Style – Stout
- Country – United Kingdom
- Purchased – LCBO
Oysters and Stout have always been a good pairing. Apparently it originated in the 18th century when British taverns would routinely serve Stout with a plate of Oysters. I am sure you are wondering if they ever added Oysters right into the Stout…..they did around the time of WWII to add nourishment, but it was first reported to be done around 1928 in New Zealand. Marston’s is not made with any Oysters.
About the Beer – It poured black with a mocha coloured head. The aroma was of cocoa and some roasted notes. The taste was sweet yet fresh. Can you call a Stout refreshing? There was also notes of chocolate. Very light mouth feel
Would I Drink it Again? – It would not be my first choice for a Stout but it is not bad.
Everyone loves Gnomes right???
- Brew – La Chouffe 8%ABV, 750ml
- Brewer – Brasserie d’Achouffe
- Style – Belgian Strong Pale Ale
- Country – Belgium
- Purchased – LCBO
I was totally shocked when I walked by this one in the LCBO since I had no idea it was coming. Stupid me only bought one though!
About the Beer – It poured a cloudy honey colour with a nice head. The aroma on this beer was not very big. A bit of spice, fruit and grass. The flavor was really nice with hits of nutmeg, coriander, pepper, fruit, sweetness, and a tinge of herbal-ness (is that even a word?). Very smooth tasting beer.
Would I Drink it Again? – Yes, this was a great Belgian Pale. Now if only I had purchased a few more!
I headed out to one of the winter Cask Social’s and this is what I found:
- Brew – Stonehammer Oatmeal Stout ABV?, 1 Pint
- Brewer – F&M Brewery
- Style – Oatmeal Stout
- Country – Ontario, Canada
- Purchased – Victory Cafe
This was gone quick at the last Cask Social of 2010. I only managed to get 1 1/2 pints!
About the Beer – I did not take any notes and it has been so long I completely forget any of the finer aspects of the beer. All I can remember is that it was lovely and anyone I spoke to at the event thought the same! For a review of the bottled version check out the link to Toronto Beer Blog.
Would I Drink it Again? – Yes, I recall quite enjoying it!
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