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Labatt has deep roots in Canada stemming from its founder John Kinder. In 1847, a little more than a decade after arriving in London, Ontario from Ireland, John Kinder Labatt purchased London's Simcoe Street brewery in partnership with Samuel Eccles and by 1855 had become the brewery's sole proprietor. The brewery was later renamed John Labatt's Brewery, marking the beginning of one of Canada's largest and most successful companies.

In 1995, it was purchased by Belgian brewer Interbrew. Labatt is now part of the new company, Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev).
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Dogbrick (24514) reviewed
Guinness Extra Stout (North America) from Labatt Brewing Company
24 years ago
8/10 — Appearance 10 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
I agree with the general consensus that you are better of with a draft. This has a more carbonated and less smooth finish. It is still a robust, rich stout though and I will definitely get it again.
Tried from Draft on 03 Jan 2002 at 02:08
Oakes (34715) reviewed
Maximum Ice from Labatt Brewing Company
25 years ago
1.1/10 — Appearance 2 Aroma 1 Flavor 1 Texture 2 Overall 0.5
They still make this? This was the ultimate flash in the pan - when it first came out the entire university went down and bought some. Every single person on campus was a total horror show. Nobody ever touched the stuff again. With its assault of alcohol flavours, poor, grainy taste and carbonation that will strip the enamel from your teeth, this is one of the worst beers ever made.
Tried on 20 Aug 2001 at 10:41
Oakes (34715) reviewed
Blue Light from Labatt Brewing Company
25 years ago
2.4/10 — Appearance 4 Aroma 1 Flavor 3 Texture 2 Overall 2.5
Honestly, it's not nearly as bad as I thought it would be. I did pick up a hint of hop and touch of malt. Not to mention that the harsh graininess which typifies Blue is tempered by the increased water content. In short, if you're into the light beer thing, this is one of the better mass-produced ones on the market.
Tried on 12 Jun 2001 at 00:39
Oakes (34715) reviewed
Genuine from Labatt Brewing Company
25 years ago
1.6/10 — Appearance 2 Aroma 1 Flavor 2 Texture 2 Overall 1.5
Do they still make this crap?...............................................
Tried on 27 Dec 2000 at 16:09
Oakes (34715) reviewed
Wildcat from Labatt Brewing Company
25 years ago
2.8/10 — Appearance 2 Aroma 2 Flavor 3 Texture 4 Overall 3
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Tried on 27 Dec 2000 at 16:08
Oakes (34715) reviewed
Extra Dry from Labatt Brewing Company
25 years ago
2.9/10 — Appearance 4 Aroma 2 Flavor 3 Texture 2 Overall 3.5
Crispy, overattenuated as per the style. Grainy notes most prominent, but they tend to disappear quickly.
Tried on 28 Nov 2000 at 19:54
Oakes (34715) reviewed
Crystal from Labatt Brewing Company
25 years ago
2.5/10 — Appearance 2 Aroma 3 Flavor 2 Texture 2 Overall 3
When Interbrew thins out the Labatts roster, this will be one of the first to go. No one will notice.
Tried on 28 Nov 2000 at 19:52
Oakes (34715) reviewed
John Labatt Classic from Labatt Brewing Company
25 years ago
3.4/10 — Appearance 4 Aroma 2 Flavor 4 Texture 4 Overall 3.5
Slight malt accent. Still light. .........................................
Tried on 28 Nov 2000 at 19:50
Oakes (34715) reviewed
50 from Labatt Brewing Company
25 years ago
2/10 — Appearance 2 Aroma 1 Flavor 3 Texture 2 Overall 2
Ultra-bland golden ale, a perfect complement to Labatt's line of ultra-bland golden lagers.
Tried on 28 Nov 2000 at 19:47
Oakes (34715) reviewed
Nordic from Labatt Brewing Company
25 years ago
2.4/10 — Appearance 2 Aroma 3 Flavor 2 Texture 2 Overall 2.5
Pale straw colour; worty aroma; very watery with minerals and wort dominating the flavour. Yee-haw.
Tried on 28 Nov 2000 at 19:45