Albion’s Arctic Ale presents an enticing appearance but could benefit from better head formation. Its aroma is complex yet lacks harmony, a tension mirrored in the distinct but uncohesive flavour. While the pleasant mouthfeel and well-hidden alcohol are positives, it ultimately lacks finesse, leaving a sense of unresolved potential in this otherwise enjoyable sipper.
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Presqu’ile | Tête d’Allumette
A smoky campfire in a glass. Tête d’Allumette’s Presqu’île bends barleywine conventions with bold smoked malt and rustic charm. Its crisp mouthfeel contrasts the high ABV, making it intriguing but hard to pin down. A unique brew to explore, though its intensity suggests savoring over sipping.
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.
Dragon Sap | Labrosse Brewery
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.
Blanche de Chambly Pomme | Unibroue
This edition of Blanche de Chambly is an outstanding beer. Great base recipe elevated by application of special ingredient(s). This is a balanced and layered beer with a sense of intrigue. Highly enjoyable drinking experience.
Brew Juice 100% Framboise | BreWskey
This edition of Brew Juice is a great beer. Thick and juice-like, the brew is packed with intense flavour. There’s not much complexity but the clarity of flavour is fantastic. If you happen to see it, give it a try!
Boombox | 5e Baron
A bold and flavorful hazy DIPA with fragrant hops and crisp mouthfeel. While packed with character, it’s held back by salty notes, visible sediment, and hints of yeast stress. Good, but with this much competition, it doesn’t stand out.
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.
À Demain Le Soleil! | Tête d’Allumette + Dieu du Ciel!
À Demain Le Soleil! is worth seeking out. It has character and depth paired with a sense of intrigue which makes it an easy choice on the store shelves. I’d happily drink this regularly throughout the year if it was available in a smaller format at a reasonable price.
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