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Brewed by Big Rock Brewery
Style: Premium Lager
Calgary, Canada
Serve in Lager glass

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RATINGS: 42   WEIGHTED AVG: 2.3   EST. CALORIES: 150   ABV: 5%
COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
XO Lager is our recipe for a 165 year old pilsner beer style. It has a creamy head and a crisp clean finish. XO's soft delicious balance is accomplished by using Saaz hops from the Czech Republic, one of the most 'noble' hops in the world. The name XO signifies the extra time left to age in our lagering cellars.


4.6
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 19/20
Captainsask (5) - CANADA - MAR 7, 2010 does not count
I enjoy most of what Big Rock puts out, and even though I’m not a pilsner fan this one was surprisingly tasty and easy on the taste buds. Go Big Rock

3.8
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
joshuabarclay (21) - CANADA - APR 1, 2008
I don’t understand why this beer has such a low rating. It’s like all the good of a domestic cheap pil with NONE of the bad. I truly deeply enjoy this beer any day of the week whatever I’m doing. It’s approachable and easy and inoffensive and just plain great. I love Big Rock and I love XO. Anyway, it’s a pale lager and it’s very bready tasting with no bitterness whatsoever. Moreover, this beer out of all beers is the best to drink if you’re legitimately thirsty. Refreshing and delicious. Good job Calgary.

3.7
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
AaronBouchard (150) - Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, CANADA - FEB 14, 2008
A nice foamy head , I like that. Has a commercial taste but I must say it is a tasty commercial pils flavor. Yum. It is not wowing me but so far im impressed with the 2 types of big rock ive had. I think big rock has something going on

3.4
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 12/20
zeek (129) - British Columbia, CANADA - JAN 19, 2011
Straight from the can, no glass involved! Nice fresh hoppy aroma. Taste is ok, mild bitterness on the roof of the mouth. Very clean finish.

3.3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
JAF737300 (1183) - Chicago, Illinois, USA - SEP 22, 2007
I thought this was a nice thow back to the way lagers were made in the years before prohibition. YOu get nic eczech notes on b9oth the aroma and palkate. Crisp and clean!

3.2
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
markas101 (1439) - Sheffield, South Yorkshire, ENGLAND - DEC 3, 2009
33 cl bottle, Fargo, ND, USA via Winnipeg. Medium gold colour, cereal and honey aroma. Sweet taste with a noticeable pepperiness and a dry finish.

2.9
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 10/20
Cirrhosis (887) - Edmonton, Alberta, CANADA - JUN 10, 2009
"Brew looks crystal clear and very light gold, minimal cap that did leave behind some lacing. Aroma had a smooth sourness to it and the typical apple from the Czech style hops. Taste hit the style right on, they proclaim this to be a Czech style pilsner and they got it, dark but light tasting malt, apple style hops, and a sweet bready finish. Brew is very drinkable but there are so many other beers I’d rather drink."

2.8
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 2/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
Strangebrewer (496) - Chatham, Ontario, CANADA - FEB 28, 2010
can. Poured clear straw coloured with a thin white head. Citrusy hop nose. Bready malt flavour with a lemon citrus undertone. Finish is crisp, a bit grainy, but not bad.


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