MERIT Brewing Company

Microbrewery in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦
Associated Venue: MERIT Brewing Company

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107 James St North, Hamilton, L8R 2K6, Canada
Description
Located in the heart of downtown Hamilton at 107 James Street North, MERIT Brewing is a brewery, kitchen, and bottle shop. Guided by a team of ambitious friends, MERIT strives to represent the heart, art, and soul of Hamilton in every beer, every bite, and every experience.

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5.9/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
This stout poured a deep black colour with a brown, creamy head. Minimal lacing. Scents include tobacco, old cigarette butts and a little coffee. first swig was creamy. Flavours of ash, soy sauce and smoke with a little heat from the peppers. Light bourbon flavours in the end. Finish is nice and burnt with smoke flavours lingering.
Tried on 05 Jan 2018 at 19:06

5.3/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 5
Draft - BananA and light Clove. Clearish gold with a decent white. Light banana and some creamy notes.
Tried from Draft on 23 Dec 2017 at 15:33

5.1/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 4.5
Draft - Butterscotch and grass. Clearish pale gold with a decent white head. Bitter, butterscotch and bitterness.
Tried from Draft on 23 Dec 2017 at 15:29

6.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Draft - Honey and some grains. Hazy yellow with a small white head. Much like the nose. Simple Nd low ABV as advertised.
Tried from Draft on 23 Dec 2017 at 15:25

5.6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
Draft - Roast and toast on the nose. Jetblack with a decent beige head. Bitter and malty without the lightness. Bitterness is overwhelming.
Tried from Draft on 23 Dec 2017 at 15:20

6.1/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Draft - Lemon, lime and other citrus. Cloudy yellow with a decent white head. Bright lemon and lime with a creamy note.
Tried from Draft on 23 Dec 2017 at 15:16

6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Draft - Mandarin peel and light fruity esters. Cloudy gold with a decent white head. Fruity esters, grass and citrus peel.
Tried from Draft on 23 Dec 2017 at 15:14

6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Draft - Butterscotch, cat pee and fruity citrus notes. Cloudy gold with a decent white head. Creamy citrus, grass and some fruity notes.
Tried from Draft on 23 Dec 2017 at 15:09

6.3/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Draft - Nice Chocolate, coconut and a touch of bourbon. Jet black with a decent brown head. Sweet chocolate, light vanilla and some boozy notes. Cinnamon and chilli hit in the finish. A bit disjointed and no real balance.
Tried from Draft on 23 Dec 2017 at 15:03

6.6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Draft - Dark roast and dark chocolate. Jet black with a rich brown head. Intense darkroast with a long bitter finish. Booze hits the throat on the finish.
Tried from Draft on 23 Dec 2017 at 14:58