 Rastacouere (5258), Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Jun 23, 2006 Updated: Dec 20, 2006Unfiltered first batchesLots of sediments punctuate the almost opaque brownish garnet hue. Large and slowly diminishing ivory head. Highly fruity nose contains a good dose of esters and an inherent spiciness that hints at oregano and mint though the very soft (perhaps too much so) hops. Lightest orange and lime leaves hints shows up toward the finish. Competent carbonation, rather low, but easy-going. Soft light-medium body, juicy and grapey. Lots of dunkel character, yet with spicy yeastiness. Original, if not mindblowing.
MartinT (4307), Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Jul 15, 2006 Any first impressions?
-A lofty head rests atop the reddish-brown.
-Roasted figs and cherry skins coalesce into a predominantly fruity aroma.
-Candied cherries and raisins are churned out by the caramel maltiness.
-Apt carbonation for a lean, drinkable mouthfeel.
What if you dig deeper?
-Chestnuts build in the sweet aroma and flavor.
-Milk chocolate and a vinous character exemplify the malt’s complexity.
-The subtle roastiness dries off the candied fruitiness just enough.
-Another well-brewed English ale from these guys which has enough personality to stray from its original style while suggesting it.
Bottle; no date.
Radek Kliber (3284), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Oct 13, 2006 Bottle.
Rich ripe fruity aroma, with light slightly mineral fresh hops. (6+)
Amber brown with large carbonation, solid rocky top. (4- )
Medium bodied with some dark woody touch bit quickly sweetened with caramel malts. Hints of nutmeg and other spices.
Lubiere (3182), Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Jun 27, 2006 Gusher. Clear reddish brown ale with an extra thick collapsing white moka head. Pleasant sweet fruity aroma of watermelon and mint, with faint nuttyness. In mouth, a nutty malt, with light caramel and coffee, and definite fruity esters.Tingly mouthfeel. Medium bodied. Bought at Joanette, 1.99$.
HogTownHarry (3175), Toronto (Harbourfront), Ontario, Canada
Jul 12, 2006 Bottle (341ml). Shared with tupalev, his bottle. Poured a cloudy deep walnut with a decent creamy off-white head. Rich and sweet aroma of nougat, chocolate toffee, very nutty and yeasty, light roast character. Taste is also quite sweet, very nutty, almost to the point of bitterness, there’s also some bitter chocolate and even a hint of dry hops in the quick finish - taste is quite bold and roastier than the aroma. Only average body, but not a problem, this is a drinker not a thinker - very sticky/syrupy mouthfeel, nicely carbonated - very refreshing brown ale, easy to drink, a malty treat.
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