Hopfenstark’s Captain Swing is a beer worth seeking out. It’s loaded with character, balance, and perspective. I’m only missing a certain wow-factor which would truly place it in the top 1%. If you find a can, don’t hesitate picking it up. Barleywine is life.
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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.
Corne de Glace | À l’abri de la Tempête
Corne de Glace is a unique beer worth trying. Even if the score reflects an averege brew, this is far from it. It’s almost as if a barleywine, off-kilter scotch ale, and a dunkelweizen had a baby. The weight and malt of a barleywine paired with smoke and herbs topped with banana and dark fruit esters.
Canal Fatal | Messorem Bracitorium
Overall Canal Fatal is a well-made brew but I have a hard time justifying the cost knowing I can find another IPA for half the price and an equally enjoyable drinking experience. This is not necessarily the brewery’s fault. These days, with such high hopping rates, the cost of making these beers is certainly a factor.
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.
Hypa X | Brasserie du Bas-Canada
HYPA X from Brasserie du Bas-Canada starts strong, with a promising appearance and vibrant New World hop aroma. But the promise fades quickly. Acrid hop-burn, minerally salt, and a chalky finish throw the balance off. It’s not a bad beer, just another hazy IPA that looks the part but fails to deliver.
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.
Evolution D.T.C | Wood Brothers Brewing Co.
I really want to like this, but at this price point I want an exceptional beer and unfortunately Evolution D.T.C doesn’t fit that bill. Maybe this is all due to a month in can… maybe not.
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.
Beerfection | Craft Beer Reviews | Montreal, Canada 