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TimE (11137) reviewed
Coriander Black from North Island Beer
17 years ago
7.4/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Was a bit hammered when I had this, so notes arent exceptional. Lots of coriander in nose. Sweet coriander mouth. Roasted malty finish.
Tried on 14 Dec 2008 at 02:44
Kyotolefty (16149) reviewed
Coriander Black from North Island Beer
18 years ago
8.8/10 — Appearance 10 Aroma 8 Flavor 9 Texture 8 Overall 9
A black ale, something like a Scottish black, with coriander and a bit of cinnamon as well as some wheat. Pitch black with a tall, fine, frothy head that quickly went to a nice lace. Aroma of coriander, creamy roasted malt, coffee and chocolate. Well burnt, with a slight bit of sweetness. Creamy, with chocolate malt, coriander, hops, and a touch of sour fruit. Great balance. Roasted, sweet and sour finish. Excellent and extremely original and interesting.
Tried on 23 Aug 2008 at 15:41
TimE (11137) reviewed
Tezukuri Triple IPA from North Island Beer
18 years ago
6.9/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
This is just a triple hopped version of the IPA (see comments). Same deal, but more backbone, through in some tangerines and cotton candy and you get better results than a single hopped IPA.
Tried from Can on 08 Jun 2008 at 09:23
TimE (11137) reviewed
Tezukuri IPA from North Island Beer
18 years ago
6.4/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Fairly straight foward dark amber IPA. Grapefruit upfront, caramel in the support role, though it gives fairly weak support. IPA for begginners.
Tried on 08 Jun 2008 at 09:21
TimE (11137) reviewed
Stout from North Island Beer
18 years ago
7.1/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 4 Overall 7.5
Pitch black color, big cacao, espresso notes in the nose. Thin mouth (a theme going on here with this brewery). Earthy, espresso, mocha, cacao all play together on the palate. Great depth. A bit sour and balance isn’t there. Very nice lingering bitterness.
Tried on 16 Feb 2008 at 01:58
TimE (11137) reviewed
Tezukuri Ale from North Island Beer
18 years ago
6.5/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 4 Overall 7
Clear brown color, excellent nutty caramel nose, with a touch of grapefruit. Very big hazelnut, milk chocolate, butterscotch mouth. A bit thin, but nice flavor.
Tried on 16 Feb 2008 at 01:56
TimE (11137) reviewed
Weizen from North Island Beer
18 years ago
6.6/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 4 Overall 6.5
Thick white head. Clovely banana nose, but lacks body. Despite this, the rest is well done so it just ends up making it dangerously drinkable, but too light for the style.
Tried on 16 Feb 2008 at 01:55
TimE (11137) reviewed
Tezukuri Cascade Lager from North Island Beer
18 years ago
7.1/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Deep golden color, frothy white head. Grapefruit nose with a touch of toastiness. Bitter start to the mouth. Very smooth, excellent malt backbone. Assertive bitter finish. Excellent and destroys the Pilsners side by side.
Tried on 16 Feb 2008 at 01:53
TimE (11137) reviewed
Pilsner from North Island Beer
18 years ago
6.9/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
A malty brew that doesn’t even managed to have a well supported backbone and lacks hops. Goes nowhere quick. Above is 2008 rating. Now in 2014 it is much more improved. Decent backbone, sufficient hops, fairly well integrated beer with some nice toasty malt notes. Really enjoyable.
Tried on 16 Feb 2008 at 01:50