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A blurry picture of a sweet little farmhouse popped up on their computer screen. They smiled. A few short weeks later Melanie and Jeremy White were standing at the bottom of a curving drive, somewhat stunned to realise they had just bought over 100 acres of pristine Cape Breton farmland. Perched on a southern slope facing the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Bras D'Or Lake, a hopyard was planted, and the land was certified organic. Water naturally rich in minerals was perfect for brewing. Construction began.

Ten years later, Big Spruce Brewing is focused on creating exceptional ingredient-driven beer. All of our ales and lagers are brewed with organic grain & hops, and we continually strive to keep giving you the perfect pint, every time.
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GRM (7543) reviewed
Ra Ra Rasputin from Big Spruce Brewing
8 years ago
7.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
Brown bottle, 650 ml, 2017 vintage, savoured on September 15 2017; eye: dark brown, opaque, ring of beige head, light lacing; nose: bourbon, woody, roasted barley, coffee, light maple; mouth: bourbon, woody, roasted barley, coffee, light maple, finale in coffee with presence of bourbon, full body, lightly bitter, mildly sweet, slightly harsh texture; overall: fine

FRANÇAIS
Bouteille brune, 650 ml, millésime 2017, savourée le 15 septembre 2017; œil : brun foncé, opaque, anneau de mousse beige, légère dentelle; nez : bourbon, boisé, orge torréfiée, café, léger érable; bouche : bourbon, boisé, orge torréfiée, café, léger érable, finale en café avec présence de bourbon, corsée, légèrement amère, moyennement sucrée, texture très légèrement râpeuse; en résumé : bien
Tried from Bottle on 20 Sep 2018 at 00:07
Helsdon (1118) ticked
The Silver Tart from Big Spruce Brewing
8 years ago
7/10
Apparently tonight I'm only drinking beer whose colour might grace one of my daughters' bedroom walls. This one is bright pink with white head that heads to ring and lace quickly. Nose of raspberry and mild sour tang. Taste similarly raspberry with a solid but mild tanginess. Not bad.
Tried on 27 Jul 2018 at 23:40
Boutip (10207) reviewed
Coade Word: Snowmageddon (Glenora Whiskey Barrel Aged) from Big Spruce Brewing
8 years ago
8.1/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8.5
Bottle: Poured a deep burgundy/brown color ale with a light brown foamy head with good retention and some light lacing. Aroma of dry caramelized malt notes with light toffee with some warming whiskey notes also noticeable. Taste is also a mix of dry caramelized malt notes with some nice toffee notes, light residual sugar notes with some nice whiskey barrel notes. Body is about average with good carbonation with some light alcohol notes being apparent. Really enjoyed this one and even more so that no many brewers tend to brew Winter Warmers.
Tried from Bottle on 09 Jul 2018 at 15:26
Ferris (26019) reviewed
Ra Ra Rasputin from Big Spruce Brewing
8 years ago
7.4/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Bottle - Caramel, toffee and cocoa. Jet black with a small beige head. Dark roast and bitterness with nice cocoa.
Tried from Bottle on 07 Jun 2018 at 05:01
fiulijn (28377) reviewed
Ra Ra Rasputin from Big Spruce Brewing
8 years ago
7.1/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Tasting at Black Metal West
Black colour. Aroma of mushrooms. Strong body, mild residual sweetness, character from the roasted malts, a bit ashy, with some liquorice, lightly salty.
Straight and solid Imperial Stout.
Tried on 07 Jun 2018 at 04:56
BeerPlace (11381) reviewed
Ra Ra Rasputin from Big Spruce Brewing
8 years ago
7.9/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
650ml bottle at Erik's. Vintage 2017. Pours a very dark brown with a weak beige head. Aroma is a bit fruity, roasted malt, some slight chocolate notes. Similar taste with lots of roasted malt and chocolate. Good one.
Tried from Bottle on 07 Jun 2018 at 04:55
Oakes (34715) reviewed
Ra Ra Rasputin from Big Spruce Brewing
8 years ago
6.1/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Dark brown. Not much head. Has almost a fruity note, lots of nuts, maybe a touch of smoke even. Light body for the style, with a burnt fruit, a little bit of honeyish sweetness, definitely some alcoholic strength. But all told it's fairly light and not especially complex for the style.
Tried on 07 Jun 2018 at 04:54
Boutip (10207) reviewed
Complexified from Big Spruce Brewing
8 years ago
7.4/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Bottle: Poured a black Baltic porter with a nice large brown foamy head with good retention and some light lacing. Aroma of chocolate malt with some dry roasted malt notes with huge woody bourbon notes clearly identifiable. Taste is a nice mix of chocolate malt notes with huge dry woody notes of bourbon with a dry bitter finish. Body is a bit thin for style with good carbonation and light warming alcohol notes are discernible. Enjoyable but bourbon notes are quite forward and body is maybe tad too thin.
Tried from Bottle on 25 May 2018 at 18:06
Deanf (9779) reviewed
Tim's IPA from Big Spruce Brewing
8 years ago
6.1/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Soft hops aroma and some minimal head with foggy orange body. Flavour is serviceable chewy juicy fruit with a nice sweet finish. Amongst other IPAs I could not identify it but it is perfectly decent for the style.
Tried on 06 Jan 2018 at 20:47
Ferris (26019) reviewed
Tag! You're It! from Big Spruce Brewing
8 years ago
6.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Can - Very aromatic citrus and pine notes. Clear gold with a frothy white head. Citrus, pine and a touch of earthy notes. Decent.
Tried from Can on 03 Dec 2017 at 22:05