Month: November 2020

Burdock Brewing APA – American Pale Ale at 4.9% ABV (C$5.85 at Collective, 355 ml, packaged on 16-Sep-2020, acquired 30-Oct-2020, reviewed 3-Nov-2020)

Appearance: hazy straw with one finger of fine white head diminishing rapidly to a thin skim, moderate soapy lacing. (3/5) Aroma: zesty citrus, tropical & stone fruit, pale crackery malt, light floral & pine. (8/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate bitter. (8/10) Palate: medium-light body, moderate carbonation, off-dry crisp mildly bitter finish. (4/5)

Lovely, crisp, and easy-drinking. Brewer notes say it’s dry-hopped with Vic Secret, Ella, Mosaic, and Citra, and I’m definitely getting the expected citrus and tropical fruits in a nice balance. (15/20)

7.5/10 #ryansbooze ryansbooze.com

Cabin Brewing Company Season Pass – American IPA at 7.5% ABV | 65 IBU (C$4.72 at Collective, 473 ml, packaged on 13-Oct-2020, acquired 30-Oct-2020, reviewed 1-Nov-2020)

Appearance: clear pale gold with two fingers of loose white head, good retention and moderate soapy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: zesty citrus, resiny pine, stone fruit, pale crackery malt. (8/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate-high bitter. (8/10) Palate: medium body, moderate carbonation, off-dry lingering building bitter mildly spicy finish. (4/5)

A straightforward old-school West Coast IPA that avoids being predictable or boring by the simple expedient of being excellently implemented. Hopped with Chinook, Columbus, Simcoe, and Amarillo, and exhibits pretty much all of the expected flavour profile. Works for me. (16/20)

8/10 #ryansbooze ryansbooze.com