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Péché Mortel Bourbon 2021 | Brasserie Dieu du Ciel!

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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.

My Lord | Brasserie Artisanale Albion

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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.

Sanctuaire | Microbrasserie Le Castor

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Overall, Sanctuaire lands at the upper end of average beer. It’s drinkable and has some pleasant layers to it. I imagine some people might even like this a lot.

Ursa Major | L’Octant Microbrasserie

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This is an interesting one… Ursa Major packs more character than most 8 percenters have any right to have. I love that. At the same time, the beer is rough around the edges and it lacks finesse.

Cheminée des Feux Follets | Microbrasserie Pit Caribou

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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

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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.

No. 13 Tennessee | Microbrasserie Pit Caribou

I’m sad to report, but oxidation has gotten the best of this beer. I picked up the bottle from a store shelf; where it likely spent months considering the level of oxidation for such a hefty brew. I’ve had imperial stouts after two to three years which demonstrate the same level of aging.

Old Fashioned de Glace | Beauregard Brasserie

Old Fashioned de Glace is a sledgehammer of sledgehammers. The strength is beyond what most people have experienced drinking beer. In many ways, this is an impressive brew and I think it’s totally worth trying if you can get your hands on a bottle. At the same time, this is very expensive and the value is simply not there for me.

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.