[1] Review by PaulCardom from Stittsville, Ontario, Canada who has tried this beer many times. (12/25/2007 11:01:25 PM)
"This is a beautiful see-through reddish beer with an off-white head. Teh aroma is strong on the malt with very little hoppy tones, if any. The mouthfeel is medium-bodied, maybe a little high in carbonation. The flavour is a bit boring. More malrt than anything else with a hint of spice."
Aroma:
6/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
6/10
Flavor:
5/10
Overall:
6/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.1)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[2] Review by lenusik from Toronto, Canada who has tried this beer once. (12/1/2007 4:30:17 PM)
"When I think of Irish Ales I immediately think of Smithwicks, and I'll continue to do so because this one isn't apt to make me forget. A traditional copper coloured elixer enters my glass with a small white head. The first thing that hits you is nothing....the aroma isn't that powerful. It's a medium bodied beer with some flavour, which after the lack of aroma surprised me. There was a definite malt tone in the flavour."
Aroma:
3/10
Appearance:
6/10
Mouthfeel:
6/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
5/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(2.7)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[3] Review by beercronic from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada who has tried this beer many times. (7/16/2006 1:52:55 AM)
"Just had this on tap today, and it's no better than the bottle which is not quite up to standards. Smells on the empty side. Sweet coffee (not overly sweet), small ammount of fake chocolate and you can sense the alcohol. Seemed pretty much black with just below average sized light brown big bubbled head (obviously not poured correctly - I expected more since it was on tap) with some pretty good retention , lots of sloppy random lacing that would not appear later on despite some cap remaining throughout. Taste is dissapointing. Sweet, sugary, slight toffee (prelavent), coffee. Not a big fan of the taste. Tasted poorly made. There also seemed to be some dry lightly roasted weak malt and a touch of chocolate. Mouthfeel was too soft and smooth - not in an appealing way. A bit tangy, slighly bitter in the middle only and finished off somewhat biscuity. It's just too soft. I know I just crapped all over this beer, but it's not as bad as it I made it appear, just sub-standard."
Aroma:
6/10
Appearance:
5/10
Mouthfeel:
5/10
Flavor:
5/10
Overall:
5/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(2.6)
Sampled: Bottle, Forced Draught Sample Size: 16oz @ $5.09 Unit Cost: $5.09 per Pint
[4] Review by bizrns from Calgary, Canada who has tried this beer a couple times. (7/7/2006 1:33:44 AM)
"This is one good beer. I had it recently at a pug after sharing a pitcher of coors light. What a fantasic beer, especially after drinking the other crap. I'd strongly suggest it to all of you, it's a step-up from Guiness (IMO).
"
Aroma:
10/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
9/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.3)
Sampled: Forced Draught Sample Size: 16oz @ $4.24 Unit Cost: $4.24 per Pint
[5] Review by pootz from between Calgary and Waterloo, Canada who has tried this beer many times. (4/7/2006 4:53:01 PM)
"Just had this on tap at Melissa's Missteak in Banff last week. First time I revisited this ale in some time and I must say I picked up some more subtleties of it that I like.
Tapped a clear dark amber with a smallish head. Aromas of nuts, caramel and flowery hops.
Started big and bold with lots of sweet bready malts laced with some nut and caramel tastes, then the surprise... a slight peat-smoked malt after taste.
A very nice medium bodied Irish ale for quaffing on the patios of Banff or in the back yard bar B-Qs
"
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
7/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.6)
Sampled: Bottle, Forced Draught, Hand Pump Sample Size: 341ml @ $1.64 Unit Cost: $2.28 per Pint
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