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Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2010 1:03 pm
by Queef
mintjellie wrote:It reminded me of boiled corn. It was weird. I have no idea where it came from, and it got progressively worse the more of it I drank. I got a similar kind of taste drinking a bottle of Confederation Ale once, and it wasn't there the next time. I've found that taste drinking Nickel Brook organic as well - I'd even say it was the dominant flavour and aroma when I tried it.
I'll probably try the Beau's again at some time, hopefully it'll be like the Confederation Ale where I find it delicious the second time and wonder if that off-flavour was just my imagination the first time around.
That is strange.
I only ask, cause it's my go to beer, mostly because it's on tap just about anywhere worthwhile in Ottawa, and a great gateway beer for those on the fence about what to order, and a good way to talk most friends out of a Keiths, or other crap.
One thing I have found is a very slight difference in taste if I get it from a store that wasn't keeping it refridgerated. Seems like a fairly delicate style that doesn't take much to throw it off.
Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2010 3:42 pm
by viggo
Corn/Veggies is generally a big DMS problem. I find its pretty common in Ontario brews. But in the spirit of the thread, I decided to drink some pints of homebrewed Dubbel
Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2010 4:44 pm
by G.M. Gillman
A Black Velvet in a pewter mug, composed like this: 2 parts Amsterdam Porter, one part Singha Stout, and 3 of Peller Ice Cuvee sparkling wine, which uses ice wine as the dosage. Also, the Peller is the rose version (happened to be what I had).
I found that the wine taste predominated, so I added some more Singha, and I find now the balance very good. Kind of like a strong cherry porter. Got to watch this one, the ABV is up there.
Gary
Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2010 7:24 pm
by Belgian
Gotta ease back on beer till I get better - but had laughs re-reading my old Trafalgar reviews on RB. This one I'm basically speechless:
(SMOKED OATMEAL STOUT) This stout was really not bad, and really not smoky, not particularly roasty or terrifically malty... the bomber was finished before I knew it. Hmmh! Nothing wrong here but hardly boasting much character. St Amby and Sinha kick this beer’s ass pretty hard actually - 3/5
Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2010 7:52 pm
by icemachine
Well after having all those wonderful beers at Volo today I'm at home sipping on a Wellington RIS - quite tasty
Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2010 8:08 pm
by G.M. Gillman
I should mention too I saw a couple of days ago Czechvar draft at Quail & Firkin, of the Firkin chain of pubs, on the Rosedale stretch of Yonge. The beer was in first-class condition with that white wine-like, complex finish Czechvar gets at its best (especially on draft I find). Nice to see it getting wider distribution in town. It reminds me in many ways of Riesling, the beer world's answer.
Gary
Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2010 8:27 pm
by mintjellie
Queef wrote:mintjellie wrote:It reminded me of boiled corn. It was weird. I have no idea where it came from, and it got progressively worse the more of it I drank. I got a similar kind of taste drinking a bottle of Confederation Ale once, and it wasn't there the next time. I've found that taste drinking Nickel Brook organic as well - I'd even say it was the dominant flavour and aroma when I tried it.
I'll probably try the Beau's again at some time, hopefully it'll be like the Confederation Ale where I find it delicious the second time and wonder if that off-flavour was just my imagination the first time around.
That is strange.
I only ask, cause it's my go to beer, mostly because it's on tap just about anywhere worthwhile in Ottawa, and a great gateway beer for those on the fence about what to order, and a good way to talk most friends out of a Keiths, or other crap.
One thing I have found is a very slight difference in taste if I get it from a store that wasn't keeping it refridgerated. Seems like a fairly delicate style that doesn't take much to throw it off.
My local store has it on the shelf. If I come across it again at a store that keeps it refridgerated, I will give it another try.
viggo wrote:Corn/Veggies is generally a big DMS problem. I find its pretty common in Ontario brews. But in the spirit of the thread, I decided to drink some pints of homebrewed Dubbel
Thats what I was thinking too. I've read that DMS causes that kind of off flavour in beer. I just don't consider myself "expert" enough to say "this beer has a DMS" problem, when for all I know, there could be something else that causes that kind of problem.
Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2010 8:52 pm
by Hawks28
I'm trying Aecht Schlenkerla rauchbier marzen for the first time. Im liking it so far. aroma is very in your face with campfire, jerky and smoked meat(maybe bacon). Taste is much more balanced, with a little sweetness in there that I didnt expect. love the smoky finish. Had my last Duggans #9 before it.
Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2010 9:47 pm
by teichertbier
Southern Tier Mokah
Bell's Java Stout
Short's Cup A Joe
Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2010 10:36 pm
by wilco
Ola Dubh 40
Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2010 10:42 pm
by Jon Walker
Southern Tier Oat
Marin Scottish Ale
Tree Double Hophead
Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2010 12:02 am
by notdan
Finally tried the Neustadt Lager for the first time. Can definitely taste the distinct Neustadt flavour in there, supposedly from their water. Some interesting fruitiness in this one... I enjoyed it.
Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2010 8:52 am
by grub
had a beery weekend in grand rapids:
friday:
goose island imperial brown goose
bells black note (bourbon barrel aged expedition/double cream blend)
bells bourbon barrel aged hell hath no fury
hopcat oil rigger imperial stout
three floyds/dogfish head popskull
saturday:
founders black biscuit
hopcat hoppopotamus
hopcat big dipa
hopcat barleywine
brooklyn intensified coffee stout
brought back a bunch of goodies too (3 growlers from founders, two hearted mini-keg, some bottles). looks like a good beer week comin'
Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2010 10:03 pm
by bartle
this has been an awesome beer week for myself
Flying Dog:
Gonzo
Double Dog Pale Ale
Rogue:
Imperial Pilsner
Imperial Porter
Dieu Du Ciel!:
Aphro
Rosee d'hibiscus
Charlevoix:
Blanche
Triple
Les Trois Mousqutaries:
Imperial Baltic Porter
Imperial Weizen
Adnams:
Bitter
Southern Tier:
Un*earthly
...unmentionable number...followed by a gin and tonic
and The Great Lakes "Crazy" Canuck
35IBU my ass... "daddy likes!"
Rest of week, please follow with more good beer and food. Less gin and tonic and microwaved Roti, please and thanks.
Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2010 10:17 pm
by velovampire
bartle wrote:and The Great Lakes "Crazy" Canuck
35IBU my ass... "daddy likes!"
Yes! I can't believe this one...so nice.