Unibroue Blanche de Chambly Appearance – 6/10, the cloudy beer has foam that dissipates quickly Taste – 4/10, the odd nasal notes of corn and a metallic taste in the mouth even though it came from a glass bottle is odd to say the least. It’s in between sweet and Read more
Unibroue Pilsner Bohémienne Appearance – 10/10, the cloudy amber color fits the brew’s name, the foam holds well Taste – 7/10, it tastes like it smells, and smells like it looks, very light on the nose and grows stronger on the tongue. Texture – 7/10, light bodied with bubbles that Read more
St-Ambroise Red Appearance – 7/10, good copper tones that lean slightly towards chocolate Taste – 3/10, it smells like caramel and chocolate but tastes like what elderly people would call “sweet” Texture – 4/10, burnt caramel burns your mouth Unless you’re retired and have lost your sense of taste, you Read more
La Bittt à Tibi Pilsner Appearance – 7/10, pale yellow hue is delightful, but the score is hampered by the thin layer of foam that is neither consistent nor appealing. Taste – 6/10, unsophisticated, it smells bitter, tastes bitter, and leaves a bitter taste in your mouth when you’re done, Read more
Brasseur de Montréal Préfontaine Appearance – 6/10, great cloudy amber of unfiltered Belgian white, shame about the foam Taste – 4/10, smells like a latex-infused yeast infection Texture – 6/10, pretty standard for a Belgian white, nothing to write home about If you work in a hospital, you’ll know the Read more
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 Read more
Belle Guelle Original Appearance – 7/10, this lager has the standard appearance of a beer on tap Taste – 7/10, smells like caramelized malts, but overall a flat flavour with hints of white gummy bear Texture – 8/10, it has a good structure, the bubbles are well-sustained even after prolonged Read more
Belle Gueule Blonde Appearance – 8/10, looks like a sweet apple cider Taste – 3/10, it doesn’t taste like anything, it’s like watered down hospital soup Texture – 5/10, the bubbles were completely flat Brasseurs RJ claims it has a personality, it doesn’t. But if it did, this blonde would Read more
Archibald Ci-boire Appearance – 7/10, there are better-looking IPAs, this one is just average on the outside Taste – 5/10, inviting the drinker to false promises with a spicy nose but a bitter taste Texture – 5/10, the way it feels doesn’t match the way it drinks It really depends Read more
Archibald Jofflue Appearance – 6/10, medium golden yellow with initially thick foam that quickly dissipates. Taste – 8/10, light and refreshing with a balanced palette of hops and fruits Texture – 7/10, slightly creamy, but smooth overall Good to drink casually, perhaps at a barbecue or a meat-heavy grill. It’s Read more