Stout

124 Reviews

Murphy’s Law

Murphy’s Law

So this is an International brew or is it. Only 440ml, what’s that all about, where is my 500ml international beer? I thought it was Irish, but I didn’t read the fine print.  British! With a name like Murphy’s, I just assumed. What kind of a Brit has the name Murphy?...

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O Canada

O Canada

As the boys from ACDC would say, “I’m back in black”. While autumn gives way to winter, as it so often does, I thought it was time to sample a stout. But not just any stout. How about a 100% Canadian Stout. We all know the world needs a little more Canada. A stubby...

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Moving Mountains

Moving Mountains

I had the fire going and was in my comfy recliner with the Dallas football game on the big screen, a frosty stout at my side and chips and dip at hand. Leaving all worries behind this evening, life is good. A thick, dare I say substantial pour. I thought I might have...

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Sunset Suds

Sunset Suds

I did have to cleanse my palette with a Carlsberg first. I am used to drinking out of the can which may explain this less than perfect pour. This flavoured oatmeal stout smells delicious, coffee and chocolate, I can’t wait to have a sip. Ummm. Smooth, delicious with a...

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The Three Wise Men were Star Struck

The Three Wise Men were Star Struck

I love the word Bobcaygeon*, it rolls off the tongue and sounds like the name of a Louisianan bayou croc hunter. According to the Tragically Hip the sky in Bobcaygeon was dull and hypothetical. Good song but what the hell does that mean? Am I digressing again? I guess...

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Get the Hook

Get the Hook

Dark dark pour with a nice tan and white head. They advertise robust coffee with chocolate notes but my first sniff was the other way around.  A definite roasted chocolate aroma but I didn’t notice the coffee. Regardless of the order, the mix works well. First swig...

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Mill Stout

Mill Stout

Was Mill Street cobblestone at one point?  What does organic mean? Nitrogen charged, sounds dangerous, is it? None of these questions will be answered in this review but I was always told that asking questions is the only way you will ever learn anything. All Canadian...

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Very Cherry

Very Cherry

A chocolate cherry Sunday. Yes, wild card Sunday and I had this special brew lined up to either celebrate of commiserate the Dallas game. Unfortunately, it was the later. The Cowboys saw more flags that game then a United Nations building tour guide.  So my choco...

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Nitro

Nitro

There is no harm in trying to emulate a great stout like Guinness. That being said if you do take on that daunting task be prepared to be compared. Another nitro stout (I recently reviewed Cobblestone Mill Street) and as I open the can there is a no pop or a pffft,...

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Saints Preserve Us

Saints Preserve Us

This beer was recommended by my old buddy RA, one of his favourites. I saw it on the shelf and decided to validate, or dispute, his position on the subject. Will the saint be heavenly or sacrilege? Some may consider naming a beer after a saint sacrilege but I usually...

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