Dragon Sap by Microbrasserie Labrosse offers a punchy aroma and solid hop presence, but falls short on balance. Pronounced bitterness and minerality overshadow the style’s expected softness, resulting in a sharper profile and modest drinkability. With some refinement, its strengths could shine more clearly.
Category Archives: Not Recommended
Vin D’orge Américain | Microbrasserie Le Castor
This Vin d’Orge is below average. It tastes a lot like an oxidized DIPA and the can is not even two months old. I can’t recommend this brew.
Imperial Stout | Wills
One of the sweetest imperial stouts in my memory and it’s adjunct-free… now that’s quite something. I’d reckon it’s oversweet for all; even for the drinkers with a sweet tooth. Not recommended.
Sainte-Flore | Flore Sauvage
Sainte-Flore is below my expectations. It ends up being on the watery side with very little depth. Where it does show character is in the aroma – and it’s unpleasant with a big animal/fetid quality.
Double Dream Vol.2 | Wood Brothers Brewing Co.
I’m very surprised how flat this beer falls. It’s hard to say what happened here, but it seems like the beer simply didn’t stand up against age. It’s worth noting that typically I wouldn’t write about a hoppy beer after a month from canning but I thought this time could be different.
Snowbird’s Paradise | Brasserie Mille-Îles
I really like this as a stout but not being able to pick up any of the attributes on the label and paying a high price for a specialty brew leaves me disappointed. Whoever let this pass… you had to pivot and make the most of a less-than-ideal-situation. Sticking to your guns made you look bad.
Messenger of Dawn | Reverence Barrel Works
Unfortunately Messenger of Dawn doesn’t come together as an enjoyable drinking experience. In fact, I won’t be finishing the bottle. Without question, the beer ticks a lot of Lichtenhainer descriptors but it doesn’t deliver a pleasant trip down the flavour path. Not recommended.
Beerfection | Craft Beer Reviews | Montreal, Canada 