Microbrasserie 4 Origines Ice Thé de Montréal – American Pale Ale at 5.6% ABV (C$5.31 at Collective, 473 ml, packaged on 24-Apr-2024, acquired 18-Jul-2024, reviewed 21-Jul-2024)
Appearance: slightly hazy pale amber with two fat fingers of rocky pale ivory head, good retention and well-defined soapy lacing. (4/5) Aroma: sweet tea, citrus, caramel, floral. (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate bitter. (7/10) Palate: medium-light body falling off slightly thin, moderate-soft carbonation, mildly sweet and bitter finish. (3/5)
I was a bit worried this would be too sweet, but it’s actually decently restrained. I’m also way more triggered than I should be by the butchered Franglish name – I know that’s fairly common in Montréal, but why wouldn’t you call this “Thé Glacée de Montréal”? My biggest complaint, though, is the low-tending carbonation that falls off fairly quickly, resulting in a slightly flat and thin overall mouthfeel. I like it, especially as a thirst quencher on a hot day, but I don’t love it. (14/20)
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