Category Archives: World-Class

Péché Mortel Bourbon 2021 | Brasserie Dieu du Ciel!

World-class. It’s astonishing how well this beer has held over the last few years. I’ve had very few stouts developing so beautifully over time. Glorious flavour and overall character with fabulous mouthfeel make this a wonderful treat.

Péché Mortel Bourbon 2022 | Brasserie Dieu du Ciel!

Péché Mortel Bourbon 2022 is an amazing beer. It’s brimming with character, complexity, and charm. The age shows more compared to the 2023 version but it adds a delightful dimension to the beer. This is a must-try, bucket list kind of brew.

Péché Mortel – Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta | Brasserie Dieu du Ciel!

This variation of Péché Mortel is no doubt a world-class stout. Without a direct comparison, it’s hard to say how much it varies from the regular Péché as the only changed variable seems to be the coffee type. In any case, this edition delivers a stellar drinking experience and it’s well worth seeking out.

Immoralité | Dieu du Ciel!

Dieu du Ciel’s Immoralité is a real treat and a stellar beer. Due to its ubiquity in Québec and the brewery’s level of distribution, I find people take this for granted. In a world full of hazy IPA’s, Immoralité truly stands out without losing a connection to the past.

Super Koko | BreWskey

I love BreWskey’s Super Koko – it delivers a wonderful drinking (sipping) experience without going overboard in any of its elements. It’s an extreme beer and I guarantee some people will find it too sweet. Yet, within heavy pastry stouts, Super Koko shines.

Kamarad Friedrich | Microbrasserie Hopfenstark

I’m impressed. Hopfenstark’s Kamarad Friedrich delivers everything I look for in a classic Russian imperial stout: an unpretentious sipper with significant weight and character. On top of that, it has stood the test of time by showing only mild oxidation which adds a pleasant layer to the overall drinking experience. Wow.

1848 Imperial Russian Stout | Brasserie Artisanale Albion

Every now and then I’ll come by a beer that is perfect as is – delivering flavour, balance, drinkability, and intrigue. Albion’s 1848 is all of that. Yet, I consider this a humble brew. Far from pretentious, the beer simply presents itself quietly, stripped of excess while delivering an epic drinking experience.

Pissenlits Par La Racine | Messorem Bracitorium

Messorem’s Pissenlits Par La Racine is a beer you need in your life… as long as you like hops. Wonderful craftsmanship and at the top of the Canadian IPA game. It looks like there will be more of Messorem breviews in my pipeline – this time it’ll be fresh and straight from the brewery.

Solstice d’Hiver | Brasserie Dieu du Ciel!

This is a sledgehammer of a beer and not for the faint of heart. Solstice d’Hiver is an all around awesome beer easily competing with the best in the category. The only thing it’s missing is a certain wow-factor, which is covered when you toss it in bourbon barrels. A must-try.