 VeloVampire (381), Parkdale, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Dec 20, 2007 Updated: Feb 2, 2008
I deleted my old rating of this because I’m fairly certain it was rated from an infected batch and with the release of this beer in cans, the quality control/freshness issue seems to be moot. So....473 ml can - pours a clear dark brown with a fairly decent sized white head that lingers and laces nicely. Big malty aroma, caramel, some smokiness, and a hint of sour apple and raisin. After these scents, you expect big things in the taste, but that is where the beer stumbles a bit - decent enough brown ale, but nothing amazing. Too watery though there is a slight bitterness in the finish - good. The body needs just a bit more....oomph. Very sugary. Slight alcohol presence in the finish. They’re on the right track - this one just needs a bit of tweaking to make it truly exceptional.
Raphael__N (158), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Jul 19, 2008 500ml can thanks to a friend. Nose is sweet with strong hits of caramel and brown sugar. Mouthfeel is somewhat creamy with lots of caramel on the tongue with a mix of bold spices. The texture of the beer itself was somewhat thick and very smooth. Excellent brew!
dkachur (723), Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
Jun 23, 2008 473 mL can courtesy of matt7215. Thank you Matt Pours dark brown with a thin fizzy head. Aroma of roasted malt, caramel, nuts and chocolate. Very nutty, grainy taste. Slightly vegetal. Thin to medium body definitely doesn’t live up to the name. Update about three minutes later. The dominant flavor that I couldn’t identify just dawned on me... sunflower seeds.
tiggmtl (4169), Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
May 13, 2008 Grainy undertone to the sweet malts in the nose along with plenty of caramel, some grassy hops and a touch of chocolate malt character. Hazy and deep, amber-brown body is topped by a finger of large bubled cream coloured head that recedes rapidly to a thin but lasting cover. Malt forward flavour avoids being overly sweet. Grassy hops and light bitterness offer a counterpoint as do some darker malts. Grainy and nutty notes are apparent especially in the aftertaste. Medium light body is quite dry with fair carbonation. Decent and well-made if somewhat middle of the road - there’s nothing really distinguishable or memorable about this beer. Snifter. Just above fridge temperature. Can (BB 12-08-2008, LCBO at Lynden Park Mall in Brantford, May-08).
cyrenaica (265), Milton, Ontario, Canada
May 11, 2008 473ml can
5.50% ABV
I tried this beer on May 10, 2008 after purchasing from the Queen’s Quay LCBO outlet in Toronto. The beer poured a slightly translucent dark brown (when held to the light) with a thin tan head that quickly dissipated. The aroma was heavily roasted malt, some sweet malt, and some grass. The mouthfeel is medium bodied, slightly creamy, and a little bit of carbonation. The flavour has some roasted malt flavours, some sourness, and some sweet tones.
dchmela (686), Orlando, Florida, USA
May 10, 2008 Courtesy MrManning. Can. Pours a chesnut brown with a thick white head. Roasted grain, some malty sweetness and a slightly metallic aroma. Taste is roasted grain, slightly thin with a porter like creaminess. Finishes a little bitter and creamy. Not bad for a can.
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