A full-bodied traditional ale, matured slowly for smoothness and balance. Also available as cask-conditioned Real Ale.
Beer Ratings and Reviews:
[1] Review by lenusik from Toronto, Canada who has tried this beer once. (10/14/2008 1:26:29 PM)
"As I've mentioned before, Wellington County beers are all over the map in quality. One can always hope that they get a good one, but there is no guarantee. The Wellington Dark is an example of one of their better efforts. A clear dark reddish brown colour, with a sweet malt aroma. The flavour is reminiscent of many other boring amber ales though."
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
6/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.7)
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure Compared to this brewer's other beers: Not Sure
[2] Review by beercronic from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada who has tried this beer once. (7/6/2008 2:22:11 AM)
"Poured out a clear but quite dark amber with a fizzy off white cap that fades to a ring. The aroma is upfront with the malts, brown sugar, dark caramel, roasted and a touch of coffee. The taste is pretty heavy on malts as well with weak coffee, roasted malts, caramel, fruit, the hops hide until the end. Very carbonated, light medium bodied. The mouth feel is so-so, nothing to remember but it is sufficient for the style. Dry, middle and end is a solid bitterness. Not to sure about this being classified as an English Pale Ale. Forgettable but tasty. "
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
7/10
Mouthfeel:
6/10
Flavor:
6/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.3)
Sampled: Can Sample Size: 473ml @ $2.12 Unit Cost: $2.12 per Pint
[3] Review by cyrenaica from Milton, Ontario, Canada who has tried this beer once. (5/26/2008 8:33:46 PM)
"341ml bottle
5.0% ABV
I tried this beer on May 26, 2008 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a translucent dark reddish brown with a creamy tan coloured head. The aroma was roasted malt, some nutty character, and some caramel with brown sugar. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carb carbonation. The flavour was malted nuttiness, with some hoppiness. Very similar to a lot of English Brown Ales."
Aroma:
6/10
Appearance:
7/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
6/10
Overall:
6/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.2)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 341ml @ $4.71 Unit Cost: $6.54 per Pint
[4] Review by gaz from Windsor, Ontario, Canada who has tried this beer once. (9/15/2006 6:38:00 PM)
"The dark amber body poured with very little head that dissapeared quickly and left thin lacing down the glass. Nice roasty aroma with hints of toffee. Mouthfeel is quite nice. Overall good body and a good example of this style. A good session beer but lacks a little character to be considered truly great"
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
6/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.4)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 341ml @ $1.53 Unit Cost: $2.12 per Pint
[5] Review by pootz from between Calgary and Waterloo, Canada who has tried this beer a couple times. (6/23/2006 6:03:51 PM)
"For a long time I avoided this beer because it was advertised as a "dark bitter". I'm definately not a fan of the English bitter ale style. But.... this one surprised me.
It's really not overly bitter at all but a very well made craft version of the way commercial brewers made ales in Canada in the 1890s. They state that it's a "dark ale" on the lable...more aptly I would qualify it as a very tasty and drinkable session ale.
Poured a crystal clear copper-amber with a decent chunky head that dissipates quickly to a thin lace.
Has understated aromas of fresh seeded fruit mingled with carmel or toffee...a distinct malty sweetness is prevalent...
Starts with light and tangy dryness to the tongue then builds to a pleasingly balanced hop and malt light cream mouth feel... then finishes with a twang of citrus bittering with a lovely malty-bready after taste.
I LIKE this Ale! It's a good traditional styled Canadian tavern ale.
"
Aroma:
6/10
Appearance:
6/10
Mouthfeel:
6/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.2)
Sampled: Bottle, Forced Draught Sample Size: 341ml @ $1.68 Unit Cost: $2.33 per Pint
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(3.7)
