Lubiere (24459) reviewed Reserve D'Hiver from Nickel Brook Brewing Co. 13 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
A clear brown ale with a thin white head. In sweet fruity malt with light rye, dried fruits, orange peels, nice. In mouth, loads of spices, caramel malt, nutmeg and cinnamon, alcohol warmth.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
Smells super citrus hppy. Pours golden clear. Has a nice tang, some bitterness at end. Carbonation a little above average. Medium palate - straight forward, good session ale. Tap at volos.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
A deep dark stout with a thin dark brown head. In aroma, smooth chocolate with loads of bourbon, vanilla and alcohol. In mouth, a smooth sweet chocolate, licorice, vanilla, cork,, loads of alcohol. On tap at Arrow and Loon, Jan 17, 2012.
Lubiere (24459) reviewed Draught from Nickel Brook Brewing Co. 13 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5
A golden ale with a thin lacing off white head. In aroma,. a herbaceous malt with grassy hops, light veggie notes. In mouth, a sweet caramel malt with herbal notes, grassy, OK. On tap at Cookhouse, Dec . 18 2012.
Earlier Rating: 2/21/2007 Total Score: 3
A pale yellow lager with a thin bubbled white head. Lightly lemony aroma, with loight sulfuric notes, grassy. In mouth, a rather biscuitty malt with light chalky notes, a bit of butter, but rather pleasant. Bottle from ProbstK.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
As Winey Bastard: A deep dark stout with a thin dark brown head. In aroma, a sweet licorice chocolate malt with light wine notes and alcohol warmth. In mouth, a nice sweet chocolate with vinous notes, white grapes, licorice, herbal notes, coffee grinds, alcohol warmth. On tap at Arrow and Loon, Jan 2 2013.
Lubiere (24459) reviewed Discombobulation from Nickel Brook Brewing Co. 13 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
A hazed dark amber ale with a thin off white head. In aroma, strange smokey malt with weird lactic notes. In mouth, sour ale with lactic acid, epsom salts, a bit of astringence and weird. Cask at Toronto Cask Days 2012, Oct. 27 2012.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
This is very watery. Out of the four imperial stouts I had today, this one seems the weakest. Pours black with fizzy foam. Consistency is medium. It almost tastes just like a regular stout. The booze is very hidden. Notes of coffee and nuts. Not a huge body - aftertaste is short. On cask at volos.
Viper666-Qc (10199) reviewed Head Stock from Nickel Brook Brewing Co. 13 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
Canette 473ml. De couleur ambrée-cuivrée et légèrement voilée. Nez de houblon herbeux, moyenneemnt floral légèrement citrique ainsi qu’aux notes résineuses et terreuses, moyen de caramel aux notes rôties et léger de fruits (agrumes, léger de marmelade). Moyenne-mince en bouche avec un pétillement moyen ainsi qu’une texture aux notes crémeuses et huileuses. Goût moyennement amer de houblon floral, légèrement citrique et aux petites notes terreuses (une amertume présente toute la gorgée) auquel se rajoute un gout malté de grains de malt très légèrement rôtis,.léger de caramel sucré avec des petites notes de biscuits au beurre ainsi que des traces de toffee brûlé puis en finale l’amertume de houblon prend une tournure plus herbeuse, légèrement asséchante aux aux faibles notes résineuses. Post-goût long et un peu sec, moyennement amer de houblon herbeux, légèrement floral et citrique avec des petites notes résineuses ainsi qu’avec un léger goût fruité (zeste d’agrumes) et des notes rôties.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8.5
(draught at Bryden’s, 12-21-12) Pours black with a thin tan head that faded quickly without lace. Aroma is very wine-forward, like a tart red (expected from the pinot...). Oaky tannin and vanilla comes in with warmth along with a very light hint of coffee roast. Flavour is again winey at first, with a bit of acidity though not quite sour. Vanilla from the oak comes in mid-palate along with a bit of roast, and then finishes with some tannin and roast coffee that lingers in the aftertaste. Mouthfeel is very thin for an imperial stout, but the carbonation very soft. Booze fairly well-hidden until warm. Very much a red wine-beer hybrid, tasted more like a blend than a BA. Quite interesting for those who love both, though a bit more body would have been ideal.
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 4.5
This saison poured a clear, dark yellow colour with a minimal, soapy white head. Scents include yellow mustard, spice, very faint vinegar and light malts. First swig was almost peppery with other flavours of yeast and cinnamon. Finish was lightly bitter with light cinnemon and spice lingering.