Oakes (33493) reviewed Critical Point Pale Ale from Category 12 Brewing 10 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
Bottle, Legacy. Hazy amber with a bubbly head. Fresh citrusy, woody C-hop nose with bright floral notes as well. Has a nice clean bitterness, balanced C hop character, good malt sweetness and again the more modern floral-type hop notes come into the finish. Fresh-tasting, too. It’s rare to see a basic pale this dialed in - the brewers genuinely care about this beer.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8
Dark brown,lasting tan head.Nose of light roast/citrus hops.nicelt balanced palate has more of same, with woody notes.Long strong hop finish
Oakes (33493) reviewed Unsanctioned Saison from Category 12 Brewing 10 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
Bottle, Liquor Depot, Port Alberni. Amber and hazy. Thin head. Spicy, coriander elements in the nose. Has a spicy, dry character. Good body, nice biscuity pale malt character. For a young brewery that doesn’t even specialize in Belgians, this is a fine effort.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
Bottle from Liquor Depot, Port Alberni. Amber and slightly hazy. Thin head. Nose is fun - gooseberries, pear, a bit of staler, woodier c hop. Tasty, lots of earthy hop with honeyish, floral characteristics. Very drinkable.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
Bottle - Nice fresh grapefruit. Clear gold with a decent beige head. Pine and some resin with a nice bitterness. Easy drinking and pretty solid.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 4 | Flavor - 1 | Texture - 2 | Overall - 0.5
650 ml bottle. Pours a very dark amber with moderate head. Aromas of dried fruit and sweet malts with definite vegetal notes. Very strong vegetal flavor - seems to be a good example of a DMS process problem. Drainpour.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
Draught at Darby’s Public House, Vancouver
Hazy light amber color. The aroma is lightly floral and malty. The mouthfeel is dry, not weak; the dry malt flavor and hopping are ordinary. Correct bitterness. A bit metallic in the final.
Clean but simple Pale Ale.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
On tap. Pours a deep copper color with moderate head. Aromas of dried fruit and toasted malts. Flavors of bitter citrus, breadcrusts, and bitter resin. So-so...
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
650 ml bottle. Pours a dark brown with huge head. Aromas of pine, limes, and roasted malts. Flavors are same with additional nice chocolate and roasty notes. Long piney finish.
Ferris (26026) reviewed Critical Point Pale Ale from Category 12 Brewing 10 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5
Bottle - Earthy and orange with some biscuit notes. Clear gold with a rich off white head. Orange hops, light biscuit and some light bitterness. Not bad, not as hoppy as described, but that could be the age. Very dry finish.