3.5 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 15/20Growler picked up at the source. Pours a true copper colour, a bit cloudy, a bit of carbonation. Off white head that dies down to a thin layer that clings to the glass walls, flecks and drips of lace. Nose is Carmel and hop., maybe even a bit of nut. Tastes creamy, pine hop bitter, a bit of walnut nut too.
3.8 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 15/20
On tap at the brewpub. Pours a cloudy light orange with a thin white head. Aroma of tangy citrus hops, bitter hops, floral hops, and caramel malt. Flavor of spicy hops up front with bitterness in the finish, grassy hops, and a touch of citrus. Very tasty hoppy IPA!
7/4/8/4/15 [3.8/5]
3.5 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 15/20
Had on draft as Sinister Sam’s @ the brewpub in Canada, last night of the trip .. . deep gold amber .. medium head, great lacing .. . mild pine and hay citrus .. . messy mouthfeel, but does the job .. . . "now get outta here!"
Earlier Rating: 8/21/2012 Total Score: 3.2
On draft at the Syndicate .. . caramelly hops .. medium foam .. medium mouth .. . long mild bitter finish .. . pretty nice beer, almost a roundhouse, but not quite... . we all kiss Mertill..
3.7 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 13/20
From a tap at Syndicate Brewery in NF. Very good IPA. Nice bitter hoppy mix with a malty finish.
3.1 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 12/20
Growler from the brewpub, shared with Steve and Mike, served cool in a tulip glass. 29AL12.
App.: Slightly hazy amber with a decent light tan head.
Aroma: Quite British, earthy, a little floral, pine/resin, stern caramel/toffee malts, a touch fruity.
Palate: Medium body, very relaxed effervescence.
Flav.: Esters (bubble gum), earthy, British, decent hops- pine, resin, etc., brown sugar, maple, light raisins/dark dried fruits; dry with decent bitterness and a British malt finish.
A decent British-style IPA. Not that sinister or insane.
3.5 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 16/20
On tap at Taps. Hazy dark orange pour, thick cream head. Strong aromas of grapefruit, pine, caramel, slightly floral. Very smooth. Solid dose of citrus, but the thing I find interesting about it was the creamy texture. Not as "Insane" as I expected but nice balance and well hidden booze. Solid.
3.4 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 14/20
341ml bottle from the brewery. Pours a murky dark amber with a creamy off-white head.. Wonderful lacing. Respectable head retention.Aroma of hops, pine citrus, and malt. Flavour is bitter with hops, grapefruit,minimal sweetness. Astringent. Pretty decent Canadian IPA.
3.4 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 14/20
Growler from brewpub in Niagara. Pretty significant hop base up front. Some very mild malt balance in the middle and the typical hop bitterness in the end. Pretty solid beer.
3.4 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 14/20
Draught at Burger Bar. Pours a clear, deep copper with a small diminishing frothy white head. Mild but pleasant resiny hop aroma along with a hint of sweetness, some grain and sweet malt. Flavour of resiny hops, mostly in the finish (as is often the case in Ontario). Decent bitter finish. Average to medium bodied. Didn’t knock my socks off but good enough that I’d drink it again.
3.4 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 14/20
On tap at Niagara’s best. Light brown with light head that retains. I would have liked to see more hops come through this one but still a nice balanced beer.
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