Beer Review: Sapporo (Japan/Canada)

Hey all. I'm back from the realm of non-posting with a fresh new crisp update for you all. Are you ready to have your minds blown?

Today I'll be reviewing Sapporo, since many of you have asked this.

Where to start... ok well first of all, let's break some myths about this beer. If you are drinking it in the States or in Canada, sorry to break it to you, but its not important from Asia. It's in fact brewed in Canada. So if you are paying $10 a can for it, you are getting ripped off.

Let's get to it

Looks: Golden opaque with a thin white head that doesn't last.
Smells: Strong citrus, some hops, rice. A bit aggressive on the nose I find.
Tastes: Rice, lemon. Quite crisp, fresh. Leaves a long bitter after taste.

Looks: 3/5 - Nothing particular about its looks. Rated up because I like the can.
Smells: 3/5 - Again, nothing really particular here. It smells like a typical rice beer.
Tastes: 6/10 - Again... nothing really particular here. Its a rice beer that's basically an upgraded bud. I mean that in the nicest of ways possible.
Overall: 12/20 - Have when you have sushi. Otherwise, stick to your local brewers.

J

Edit: Ok ok smartasses, I made a type, big deal. 12/20 :P

Beer Review: Dieu du Ciel Aphrodisiaque (Canada)

Sorry about the late post. Real life got in the way today. Just a head's up, tomorrow's post might be late too.

Today I'll be reviewing the Dieu du Ciel Aphrodisiaque, a Canadian Stout.

Looks: Dark brown with a nice thick creamy beige colored head.
Smells: Chocolate, rich vanilla, cloves, brown sugar.
Tastes: Caramel, chocolate milk. Not nearly as sweet as the smell would let on. Oily body that leaves a nice long finish with lots of bitterness, chocolate and vanilla.

Looks: 4/5 - Pours well, the head stays nice and creamy for quite a while.
Smells: 5/5 - Really offers a lot to the nose. The vanilla and chocolate is really present and just lovely.
Tastes: 9/10 - Delicious, plain and simple.
Overall: 18/20 - If you ever come across one of these, get it, drink it, love it.

J

Beer Review: Unibroue La Fin Du Monde (Canada)

Howdy everyone. On today's menu: Unibroue La Fin Du Monde. Not much time to talk today unfortunately (stupid midterms) but they'll soon be done. So expect a lot more after them.

Looks: Golden, see through. Nice big frothy head of thick white bubbles that last quite long.
Smells: Bananas, spices, citrus, dough, very light alcohol smell.
Tastes: Wheat, spice, cloves, light malt. The creamy head really adds a lot to the taste. Slight bitterness, but not too pronounced. Very smooth aftertaste, very refreshing for the taste-buds.

I'd probably say this is one of Unibroue's better beers. Its easy to drink and enjoy. Especially nice after a long day when you just want something refreshing to cool off.

J

PS: Someone asked for pictures. Although my camera is on the fritz right now, I'll try to find pictures of the bottles and add them to the blog when I have time. Eventually I hope I'll be able to post pictures of the bottles and of the glasses after being poured (when I get a new camera haha).

Beer Review: St. Ambroise Stout Impériale Russe (Canada)

Howdy all. Sorry about the late post, midterms and all that in the way. So let's cut to the chase and get straight to the beer that I shall be reviewing for you today: the Imperial Russian Stout from St. Ambroise.

Looks: A nice dark body, almost like black velvet, along with a nice thick and creamy head that's between dark-beige and light chocolate.
Smells: Black coffee, along with a very rich dark chocolate smell (very powerful might I add). A slight hint of roasted malt and nuts, along with a small presence of the smell of Bourbon.
Tastes: Dark chocolate, dark fruit, moccha. Bitter, yet sweet. The taste of Bourbon is very hidden at first, but as your beer warms up, it really starts to come out a lot more. Very rich and very filling.

It's a great beer, especially now that the colder weather is starting to come in as the soft taste of Bourbon will definitely warm you up. A very good balance between the bitterness and the sweetness. Just be sure to take your time with it if you ever come across one.

J

PS: Since you guys are pretty split up, but leaning more towards more beer reviews, I'll try to focus on those. Of course I'll be slipping in pub/restaurants reviews in there too (and because Jacob asked so nicely, I'll even do other alcoholic beverages - never bad to mix things up once in a while).

Beer Review - Dieu du Ciel Solstice d’Hiver (Canada)

Its time for our first beer review! Are you all ready?

Let's start with a good old local Canadian beer. As mentioned today, I'll be reviewing the Dieu du Ciel - Solstice d’Hiver.

Looks: A nice dark red/copper tone and a medium sized head that's very light.
Smell: Caramel, citrus, raisins, spice and a very light touch of alcohol.
Taste: Starts off sweet, with the taste of caramel and fruit with a taste of brown sugar. Lightly bitter, but not enough to take the taste away from the sweetness. A hint of citrus or possibly cherries? Leaves a nice long bitter-sweet aftertaste.

Overall a very good beer. Its smooth to drink, be careful though, as you can't always taste the alcohol in it and it does still have a light punch to it. Highly recommended for those that enjoy beers with full aromas and a sweet taste.

J

PS: So I get to know my audience better, what would you guys like more of? More beer reviews? Pub/Restaurant reviews? Leave your suggestions / how I can make this blog better for you in the comments.