Sinewy honeyed amber hue nearly as thick as syrupy sugar malt creaminess. Hop-spiced butterscotch-enriched almond-marzipan sweetness (reminiscent of Blue Point Toasted Lager’s original version) absorbs latent floral-tingled pineapple-grapefruit dash to rye-induced breadcrumb bottom.
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THE UNDERGROUND OLDE SUDBURY PREMIUM ALE
Light, watery, unobtrusive New England ale brags about its ‘hoppy’ 19th century history. Bitter nuttiness forms at back of the throat but slim fruitiness, spritzy carbonation, and unstable barleymalt spine lack assertiveness. For amateurs ready to crossover from run of the mill pilsners to microbrewed ales only.
THREE FLOYDS BRIAN BORU OLD IRISH RED ALE
Evergreen-freshened ruby red medium body furnishes sharp-fruited ripeness with nutty pliancy and floral cadence. Toasted almond and roasted chestnut illusions amiably counter piney Amarillo hop bittering as tangy peach-apricot-cherry expanse widens, embracing latent grapefruit-pineapple-orange tartness as well as subtle strawberry-watermelon nip.
(T’IJ) NATTE ABBEY DUBBEL
Bruised orange resonance, overripe banana nose, and sour apple pinch wrap around wispy mocha dirge as dry prune-fig-date coarseness and tart cherry insistence thicken creamy copper-hued ale. Earthen oak nuance and herbal respite underscore thinning finish, where slight acidity looms.
TOMMYKNOCKER MAPLE NUT BROWN ALE
Tepid smoked malt initiation envelops scaled back maple essence, fizzy chocolate annoyance, and tobacco leaf tempt. A bit skimpy on relegated nuttiness, finishing watery and undetermined.
TRAQUAIR HOUSE ALE
Roasted barleymalt thickness and warm alcohol punch underscore suitable mahogany-hued ale. Gentle water texture softens chocolate-y malt permeation and fruity barleywine illusion to subdued sweet molasses finish. Rather buoyant and smooth despite full-bodied Scottish ale complexity.
TROEGS OATMEAL STOUT
Ascending black coffee roast, molasses-sapped burnt caramel creaminess, and supportive hop-embittered nuttiness linger loudly to driest lactose-chocolate finish, picking up charred pine-maple wood tones, flaked oat stipend, and raisin-prune dalliance. Creamy soured mocha center reveals teensy black licorice dash. Even its exquisite jet black hue, maroon-burgundy highlights, rocky tan head, and lacey remnant encourage attention.
TROUT RIVER HOPPIN’ MAD TROUT I.P.A.
Terribly unassuming light-bodied India Pale Ale lacks proper body, pungency, and efficiency. Musty lemon quip outlines fizzy floral hop seam and acidic grapefruit remnant. Dank citric finish dulls depleted sweet yeast smidgen and coriander flash.
TUCHER WEIZEN
Pours light for heavily carbonated wheat beer. Tangy citric fragrance, tongue-tickling hop fizz, and fine German water provide initial soft tone. Orange peel midst brings out moderate bitterness. But weak pale malt finish dissipates too quickly.
TWISTED PINE RED MOUNTAIN ALE
Scintillating medium-bodied amber ale maintains endearing barley-wheat calmness, buttery malt creaminess, and cotton-like hop caress. Raisin and hazelnut fill out soft-toned finish. Perfect for softer thirsts.
TYSKIE KSIAZECY PILS
Heavily carbonated amber-cleared pilsner lacks full-frontal crystal malt assault. Despite sturdy grain richness, soapy water finish undermines subsidized moderate hop bitterness.
UNIBROUE DON DE DIEU ALE
Quite possibly Canada’s greatest, most distinguished brewer, Unibroue’s complex bottle fermented ales showcase high alcohol content and lusty malt presence. For foremost Don De Dieu, well-balanced adjuncts create buttery burgundy tone, soft fruity current, and floral-spiced white ale souring. Veteran drinkers could be fooled into believing this was an adventurous Belgian ale. That’s how great it is.