Category Archives: Great

L’Impériale Gasket de Tête | Tête d’Allumette

Tête d’Allumette’s L’Imperiale Gasket de Tête is a bold Russian Imperial Stout with deep malt character and complexity. While the mouthfeel could be fuller, the rich flavors make it a worthy choice for stout lovers. However, it may fall just short for those seeking a world-class brew.

Péché Latte | Brasserie Dieu du Ciel!

Péché Latte is a great beer. Yet, it’s among my least favourite Péché editions. The beer ends up being too sweet even with the alcohol and hop bitterness rounding it out. Having said that, this is a well-executed beer which I’m sure works really well for some people. Plenty of flavour and no major issues.

My Lord | Brasserie Artisanale Albion

Overall this is a great beer. There’s a lot of flavour presented in a balanced and complex whole which on its own is enough reason to try this. The appearance is lacking just like the mouthfeel. If those were improved, this brew would stand out.

Cheminée des Feux Follets | Microbrasserie Pit Caribou

A great barrel-aged chili stout. For the elevated ABV this packs more character than most sub 10% beers. There are signs of spoilage organisms in the character, but if you’re drinking this now, it’s a darn treat.

Porter Baltique 3 Fèves | Archibald Microbrasserie

For the most part, this is a great beer. It feels a little heavy-handed and missing finesse. At the same time, Archibald delivers beyond my expectations by delivering a pleasant sipping experience.

Widow Vibe 2023 | BreWskey

Widow Vibe is a compelling sipper with remarkable depth. At the same time, there’s no question it’s heavy-handed and comes with fangs that bite. This is not a beer for the faint of heart. It’s worth trying if you have a chance – it doesn’t disappoint even without standing out.

Grande Noirceur Rye | Brasserie Dieu du Ciel!

Overall, Dieu du Ciel’s Grande Noirceur Rye is a beer worth trying. The sheer amount of flavour for a 9% stout is astounding. There’s just something about it that I don’t love.

Machina | Brasserie du Bas-Canada

Bas-Canada’s Machina is a hazy DIPA worth trying. Given my preference for high value beer – I probably wouldn’t buy more of this given the high price. For the first-timers and people with enough disposable income, don’t hesitate.