Category 12 Brewing

Microbrewery in Saanichton, British Columbia, Canada 🇨🇦
Associated Venue: Category 12 Brewing

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2200 Keating Cross Rd C, Saanichton, V8M 2A6, Canada

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7.1
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

Bottle. Pale brownish-amber with slight haze. The aroma is caramel, some bourbon, seems like some chewier brown sugar notes. Soft sugars, a bit of heat, fruitier bourbon leaning towards headsy bourbon.

Tried from Bottle on 07 Jan 2023 at 04:11


7.8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

500mL bottle, pours a cloudy dark amber with a small beige head. Aroma brings out caramel malts, some toffee, thin bready malt, and some bourbon barrels. Flavour is full of a nicely rich bourbon barrels upfront, with a big caramel and toffee malt backbone, and a touch of brown sugar. Lots of nice tasty, sticky maltiness and great bourbon character. Excellent.

Tried from Bottle on 07 Jan 2023 at 04:11


6.2
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Black, large tan head. Lightly sweet vanilla nose, more prominent in palate. Very light roast character. More of a sweet rather than dry stout

Tried on 23 Dec 2022 at 01:02


8.1
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8.5

473 ml can. Pours black with moderate dark tan head. Aromas of dusty dark chocolate, fruity rum, molasses, vanilla, and rich roasted malts. Rich flavors follow same but the rum barrel is nicely balanced and not overwhelming. Excellent.

Tried from Can on 13 Dec 2022 at 01:37


8.5
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 9

473 ml can. Pours black with full tan head. Aromas of black coffee, oak, postage stamp, soy sauce and roasted malts. Flavors of black coffee, powdery dark chocolate, custard, vanilla, dry oak, and oily roasted malts. Deep and complex without being overly sweet. Excellent.

Tried from Can on 05 Dec 2022 at 01:56


7.2
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

473 ml can. Pours a dark mahogany color with no head. Aromas of rum, candi sugar, dark fruit and toasted malts. Flavors of boozy rum, caramel, candi sugar, raisins and soft bready malts. Sweet with hot finish. Tasty, but I think the rum got away on this one and it would have been much nicer if more subtle.

Tried from Can on 05 Dec 2022 at 00:53


6.8
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Pineapple and a little wet grass type fresh. Golden pour with soap bubbles. Bitter finish with hop tang. Can.

Tried from Can on 21 Oct 2022 at 01:20


7.4
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

473ml can. Pours an opaque black with a medium, creamy, long lasting, tan head that leaves curtains of lace. Sweet aroma of roasted malt, espresso, cocoa powder, ash and a hint of vanilla. Sweet flavour of roasted malt, caramel, licorice and cocoa powder in a dry, mild bitter, coffee finish. Medium body with a soft, creamy, smooth texture and soft carbonation. Well balanced and tasty.

Tried from Can on 18 Oct 2022 at 04:36


6.4
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

473ml can. Pours a slightly hazy yellow with light green hue and a medium, foamy, long lasting, white head that laces. Mild fruity aroma of grainy pale malt, lime and floral hops. Sweet fruity flavour of grainy pale malt, lime, salt and floral hops in a dry, slightly tart finish. Light body with a watery texture and average carbonation. Refreshing, thirst quenching and crushable. Great in the summer heat.

Tried from Can on 21 Aug 2022 at 05:38


5.1
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 2.5

On tap. Pours a turbid brown/amber with little head. Aromas of oranges and bready malts. Flavors of orange juice and toasted malts. Unfiltered home brew with lots of orange juice dumped in.

Tried from Draft on 03 May 2022 at 20:07