Mister Beer Brown Ale

Brewed by: me

Brewed at: my house

Type: home brewed ale

5% A/V

First Impression
Home brew. The economy is hitting us all. Just kidding. I'm flush with cash. Not. Gotta try it though! A brilliant idea for home brew. It's foolproof. Just add a yeast pill to the prepackaged wort then let it sit for ten days and bingo. Beer.

First sip
Not terrible. I added the optional hop capsule and still it's not terribly hoppy. But very good for something I brewed in my closet.

Halfway
Miraculously, this is getting good! Gooder than I imagined.

Bottoms Up
I understand this may be hard to believe, but this is actually better than you probably think. Adventurous souls do yourselves a favour and pick one of these up, follow the instructions and ten days later voila. Impress yourself!

87/100

Hawaiian Style Pale Ale

Brewed by: Spearhead Brewing Company

Brewed at: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Type: Pale Ale

6.0% A/V

First Impression
I find myself somehow intrigued by the packaging presentation of this beer. Clearly Hawaiian influenced, yet I'm confused at the heritage of Hawaii's brewers, as I was unaware of a brewing history in Hawaii. And this particular beer hails from the land of ice and snow no less. Should be interesting.

First Sip
Great colour! With the characteristic haze of an authentic Pale Ale, my confusion is finding solace in these familiar and heartwarming qualities... Aloha hops! Bold, bitter up front with alluring full fruit character glowing on the back palate.

Halfway
This is a full feature length flavour bomb of a beer. As a pale ale should be!

Bottoms Up
I don't know about Hawaiian but this beer is every bit as colorful as the world's favorite volcanic island chain! If you enjoy such brewed adventures as Flying Monkey's Smashbomb Atomic IPA, Hawaiian Pale Ale ought to find favor with you and your ilk. So I just read the back label. It's made with pineapple juice. Hence, Hawaiian Style. Duh.

82/100

Dab

Brewed by: Dortmunder Actien-Brauerei GmbH

Brewed at: Dortmunder, Germany

Type: Lager

5% A/V

First Impression

A stylish, German classic of a package pattern in dark sage and ivory. More of a muted gold opposed to the bright gold of traditional German lager insofar as the liquid's hue.

First Sip
Very well balanced for a beer whose peers are often starkly bitter to the point of being metallic with hop influence.

Halfway
One of the easiest drinking of the eastern European set.

Bottoms Up
I don't often envision making an afternoon of drinking German beer but Dab is an exception. Balance and quaffability are the hallmarks of this delightful Teutonic tonic.

79/100

10W30

Brewed by: Neustadt Springs Brewery
Brewed at: Neustadt, Ontario, Canada
Type: Dark Ale
5.5% A/V

First Impression
I've always been strangely repelled by the look and/or name of this beer. As a fan of dark malty ales, this should have been a beer that would have caught my eye earlier... Alas I have been avoiding it for some subconscious reason that my psychiatrist might have to help me with...

First Sip
Dark and brooding. 10w30 is deep with complex malts.

Halfway
10W30 is a very friendly beer that has an odd, some might say threatening name. This beer is a genuine article.

Bottoms Up
To be honest, this beer is the color of old fashioned motor oil, hence the name I imagine... However it is far more delicious. What this 10W30 is; is a thoroughly satisfying, heavily malted dark ale that is worthy of the considerations and affections of any true beer drinking enthusiast.

85/100

Carlsberg

Brewed by: The Carlsberg Breweries
Brewed at: Copenhagen, Denmark
Type: Lager
5% A/V

First Impression
Big green can for a big international brew. Global marketing in effect...
By appointment, to The Royal Danish Court dontchaknow...

First Sip
Meh. It's a known fact that you have to spend money to sell things that don't sell themselves. Carlsberg spends a few shekels on marketing every year and for good reason.

Halfway
Oh heavens! Clumsy me! I've poured it in the sink! Boo hoo...

Bottoms Up
Ah it's okay I suppose.

63/100

Hockley Amber Ale

Brewed by: Hockley Valley Brewing Company
Brewed at: Orangeville, Ontario, Canada
Type: Canadian Amber Ale
4.2% A/V

First Impression
There are some things that inspire confidence by their very appearance; and like Pavlov's dog I'm salivating at the familiar Hockley label design.

First Sip
Oh hello handsome! Rich malts punctuate the first sip of Hockley Amber Ale. Surprise, surprise my favorite style made but a reputable brewer, and I'm enjoying it!

Halfway
Losing me a little through the middle. A strong start doesn't always guarantee a good performance.

Bottoms Up
A pleasant enough beer from Hockley. Good as it may be it is by no means my favorite from this accomplished brewer.

70/100

HogsBack Vintage Lager

Brewed by: HogsBack Brewing Company
Brewed at: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Type: Vintage Lager
5.2% A/V

First Impression
I've never had a vintage lager before! New experiences are one of the greatest things in life, so this is exciting!

First Sip
Tasty, smooth. Dense with quality hops, and slick malts.

Halfway
The magic in this brew is the way the malt and hops have been fused into a wonderful lager singularity. The marriage of the two in this case is incredible.

Bottoms Up
A very nicely orchestrated lager to be sure! Rich flavours for the true beer enthusiast without going totally crazy, this vintage lager will likely be enjoyed by most.

88/100