Big Rock McNallys Extra

Brewed by Big Rock Brewery
Style: Irish Ale
Calgary, Canada

Serve in English pint

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Date: 10/21/1997

amber, light malt aroma, light malt flavor, hint of bitterness in the finish

Aroma: 5/10; Appearance: 5/10; Flavor: 5/10; Palate: 5/10; Overall: 10/20
Rating: 2.6/5.0
Score: *4
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A little bit overrated these days. I find the malt flavours to be more simplistic than they used to be, and butteriness could be toned down a bit.

(Bottle) Pours a clear amber body with a small off-white head. Aroma of caramel, florals, and nuts. Flavor of light cherry, caramel, nuts, and mild hops.

Red amber colour with a nice off-white ead. Slightly oxidized, but malty aroma and vinous notes. Light sweetness with berry qualities (strawberry), fruity, slight diacetyl, very good body and mouth feel for this beer.

Amber colour and a thin white fine-laced head that leaves a thin lace on the glass. Aroma is malty, caramel, with a faint earthy hop aroma. Flavour is similar rich malt, faint bitterness, and a hint of alcohol. Could have used a bit more bitterness, but is better than many other offerings from Big Rock.

Bottle courtesy of mgermani. Pours brpown with a thin white head. Smells of roses, juniper, caramel. Tastes resiny with some peppery splashes and a sweet finish.

Amber body with a moderate creamy off white head. (3+) Caramel malt aroma, light grainy/cereal notes. Sweet caramel flavour. Slight notes of alcohol in the finish and a warming sensation in the throat. Average to medium palate could be thicker, but the lightness adds to the quaffability. Simple but surprisingly drinkable. Wish I had realised that this was available locally sooner.

Bottle at C’est What?
Appearance: amber –copper look , large fine top. Good color.
Nose : sweet , caramel with brown sugar , sweet , heavy on malt 6+
Flavor/Palate : Medium thin bodied , especially if you consider its size (7% alc.). Strong , one dimensional caramel like brew. Alcohol well covered by sugars.

Head is initially small, frothy, off-white, mostly diminishing. Body is medium amber. Aroma is moderately malty (cookie, caramel), lightly hoppy (resin), with notes of peach, butterscotch, and honey. Flavor is moderately sweet, lightly bitter. Finish is lightly sweet, lightly bitter, lightly acidic. Medium body, creamy texture, lively carbonation.