Boréal Blanche
Appearance – 9/10, perfect 1:1 ratio of foam and liquid, appealing golden hue
Taste – 7/10, smells like a ginger lemonade and tastes like coriander and ginger
Texture – 7/10, the medium bodied, creamy texture makes it extra interesting
It looks and smells exactly how it tastes. There’s very little to hate in this and will be an easy people pleaser at any party. If you want to support Canadian businesses instead of run-of-the-mill imported lager, this is the drink for you.
Boréal Rousse
Appearance – 8/10, Boreal brews have great foam, but the red looks a little too dark
Taste – 8/10, lots of caramel at the nose, strong malted flavour with notes of roasted nuts
Texture – 7/10, slightly lighter bodied than it tastes, it would benefit from being medium to full bodied
Strong flavours to go with salty snacks such as hard cheeses, salted nuts, and spicy chips. Good for a lazy weekend afternoon with a bunch of your closest friends.
Boréal Blonde
Appearance – 9/10, beautiful and clear blonde
Taste – 6/10, smells like honey and tastes like honey, but the sweetness overpowers the maltiness that an ale should have
Texture – 6/10, very light and goes down like a sparking juice, but that’s not what beer should be
Infinitely easy to drink with its strong honey flavour and crisp, light texture, but lacking in depth. If there was a beer for the children in Quebec this would be it. It’s also the choice beer to go with maple syrup pancakes at the breakfast table.
Boréal IPA
Appearance – 7/10, it is an unfiltered IPA, but it looks too clear to be true
Taste – 9/10, smells like honey and then a strong grapefruit flavour right from the beginning with the sweetness tapering away into a bitter aftertaste
Texture – 8/10, the small bubbles makes it easy to drink, combined with a high IBU and a higher serving temperature
In an age of misinformation, this beer stands true to its promises. It delivers exactly the right flavours for its category and its claims. Perfect for a casual indoor gathering with family and friends.
