Subsidiaries
7.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Thick, rich and decadent - this is a beast of a Scotch Ale (actually an imperial, if that is an actual category. Pumping up the alcohol and ingredient list has made this into a Canadian classic. A backbone of very roasty malt supports a super rich taste profile. Thick toffee, dark berries, booze, butter and a hint of chocolate are brought into an extravagant but successful balance. Taste sustains and stays in balance. Not for everyone, but quite an accomplishment!
Tried
from Can
on 23 Sep 2025
at 20:01
7.2/10
Tried
on 22 Aug 2025
at 20:07
6.9/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 6.5
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
From the local Metro in Saint Alphonse. Black with a creamy, beige head. Aroma promises licorice, berries, roasted grains. Taste is bitter with licorice sweet undertones. Medium bodied, mild carbonation. Smooth, mildly watery.
Tried
from Can
on 07 Aug 2025
at 23:36
6.6/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6
Honey aroma with a tinge of molasses. Spices. Taste is sweet the whole way through with lingering honey and coriander. Medium bodied, mild carbonation. Interesting. A bit one dimensional.
Tried
from Can
on 07 Aug 2025
at 23:22
6.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 7
Overall 6.5
Amber with a sudsy, white head. Subdued grapefruit aroma with cereal underneath. Faint caramel over time. Taste is bitter, moderate citric, finishing much the same, although somewhat watery and of modest duration. Medium bodied, moderate carbonation, dry. Ok.
Tried
from Can
on 06 Aug 2025
at 22:37
8.1/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Bottle shared at Hopa. Deep mahogany pour, off-white head. Nose is huge honey, bread notes, burnt sugar, chocolate, sweet booze. Taste is the same with a long, sweet and warm finish. Feels a tad too light, but otherwise pretty awesome.
Tried
from Bottle
on 17 Mar 2025
at 12:25
6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Dark amber/copper. Bready, biscuity, piney. Good mouth feel, solid carb. Medium bitter, slightly nutty, resinous.
Tried
on 28 Feb 2025
at 06:53
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
473ml can. Soft bready malts, very light resinous, piney hops. Mouth feel is light and soft, carb is lively. Medium bitter, pine and light caramelized cereals. Pretty mute, hut I can see this being a big deal in 1990 for sure.
Tried
from Can
on 28 Feb 2025
at 06:46
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 6
Very nice, soft citrus aroma, with some quality cereals. Soft carb, regular mouth feel. The finish is all grains, slightly sweet cereals, and malts, and the hops fall right off, and leave only slight papery, grassiness.
Tried
on 28 Feb 2025
at 05:51
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Big aroma of honey and spices and some light citrus. Flavour is very sweet with some interesting cinnamon/ clove notes. Finished slightly sweet with some honey snd yeast. Reminds me of a spicy belgian ale.
Tried
on 28 Feb 2025
at 05:28