4.4 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 19/20
While I’m not usually anything outside of an IPA drinker I found myself knee deep in this beer over the course of last night at Bartholomews Pub in Victoria during the Super Bowl. Very smooth bearing a nice straw head, this beer very much lived up to it’s definition as a classic "Session Beer". Never thought I would go back to an amber ale as my go to, but when push comes to shove this buck hit the spot. Kudos to Phillips Brewing for making a classic Ale that even an IPA drinker would take down again.
4.4 AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 18/20
While I’m normally an eighth degree blackbelt in the art of Hop Fu, every once in awhile I like to sip something with less chop to the palate. This Beer is a beauty. Well balanced, a crisp full flavoured ale with a pleasant palate and finish. Nice white head with lacing, looks gorgeous in sunlight. This might just be that Session Ale I was looking for. Nice job Phillips!
4.3 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 18/20
A really nice, smooth session ale. Bright amber colour, decent head and great lacing. semi-sweet nose with a touch of dried fig. Body is a nice medium level with a fruity and almost nutty flavour. Tastes like another.
4.3 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 18/20
Slight sweet nose and pours a rich amber colour with a balanced malt-forward taste. Medium body and smooth mouthfeel ith a slight sparkle. Overall deffinitely a favorite.
4 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 15/20
A great session beer that leans to a the sweeter side with medium hops. People are proud of the beer locally.
3.2 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 12/20
Draft at the calling. Pours a slightly hazy medium amber with a light creamy head. Big malty nose, graham crackers and brown bread. Creamy medium body with light carb. Graham crackers on the mid palate. Sweet little malty thing.
3.4 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 14/20
Toffee caramel pepper some sugars light floral notes. Amber pour thin head. Flavors pf toffee floral hops residual sugars light bitterness sweet malty but easy and smooth. Nice for session drinking for someone who prefers leaning towards the sweet side.
3.3 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 14/20
Perfectly pleasant drink - pours lovely copper colour. Aroma is mix of toffee/caramel/floral hops - flavour is similar but it’s really rather watery. Little finish. Highly, highly drinkable. If one had to drink in large quantities, this is an excellent choice.
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