Tag Archives: fruity notes

At 17 (Tap 13) – Torchlight Brewing

by Mike

From Torchlight Brewing in Nelson BC comes their “At 17 “(Tap 13).  This beer is a Belgian style Tripel brewed with apples that resided on their Tap 13 an unlabeled tap in the brewery.  The series of beers are named like the periodic table of elements with a big letter then a small letter and then a number.  Very few bottles are packaged of these beers  and I was absolutely lucky to get a bottle in trade from the owners.  The beer poured a copper colour with an off white head.  The aroma consists of Belgian yeast, apples, lots of fruit and a sweet finish.  The flavour is of Belgian yeast, bubble gum, apples, fruity notes, candi sugar, hint of spices, very mild bitterness.  The alcohol content comes in at 9.1%.  This Belgian Tripel is really tasty and does not suffer from the overly sweet notes that many do for me.  I’m sad to say you will likely never be able to try this but I hope you will consider heading out to Nelson to check out the brewery and maybe get lucky enough to try something from Tap 13.

 

Renfrew Red Ale – Sooke Oceanside Brewery

by Mike

From Sooke Oceanside Brewery in Sooke on Vancouver Island comes their “Renfrew Red Ale”.  The beer pours a copper colour with a tan head.  The aroma consists of caramel, fruity with a floral finish.  The flavour is of caramel, mild roasted malts, resin, grassy, mild bitterness and some fruity notes.  The alcohol content comes in at 5.1%.  While fairly standard this is a good red ale and you will enjoy it.

Commercial Description:  Port Renfrew has many names. Some for love, as only the sea could be loved. Some for the ships she has taken, wrecked over rock and wave, where dangerous waters run red. This Red Ale is the namesake of that love and danger. I prefer to call her Renfrew.

Sublime Pineapple Hefeweizen – Moody Ales

by Mike

From Moody Ales out of Port Moody comes their “Sublime Pineapple Hefeweizen”.  The beer pours a cloudy golden colour with a white head.  The aroma consists of pineapple, citrus, grain, wheat and yeast.  The flavour is of wheat, banana, pineapple, fruity notes, hint of bitterness and a semi sweet finish.  The alcohol content comes in at 4.8% with an IBU of 22.  This is a great beer for the hot weather of the summer.

Commercial Description:  Mix together German Yeast, American hops, and pineapple juice and it adds up to sunshine. That’s beer math. But enough studying for today – it’s summertime. This beer may be cloudy, but the weather isn’t, so go outside, enjoy the sun, and cool down with this sessionable, fruity, refreshing brew.

1897 Amber Ale – Stanley Park Brewing

by Mike

From Stanley Park Brewing (Turning Point Brewing) in Delta comes their “1897 Amber Ale”.   The beer pours an amber colour with a tan head.  The aroma consists of caramel, some honey and some fruit notes.  The flavour is of caramel, honey, fruity notes and very mild bitterness.  The alcohol content comes in at 5.1% with an IBU of 20.  If your looking for a good Amber Ale at a good price then take a look for this one as it wont break the bank.

Stanley Park Brewing is now owned by Labbat.

Commercial Description: Rumour has it that the crisp, comforting taste of our 1897 Amber ale will stir up secrets in the pub that spread like whispers through tall trees. But you didn’t hear it from us.

Atlantic Pale Ale – Hearthstone Brewery

by Mike

From Hearthstone Brewery in North Vancouver comes their “Atlantic Pale Ale”.  The beer pours a golden colour with an off white head.  The aroma consists of caramel and biscuit malts, pine and citrus notes.  The flavour is of caramel, biscuit, fruity notes, mild resin and citrus, tropical fruit and mild bitterness.  The alcohol comes in at 4.3% with an IBU of 30.  This one won’t knock you socks off but it is a well made and enjoyable Pale Ale.

Commercial Description:  East meets West in this little beauty! This is our take on an English style pale ale – light in colour and body, hopped with a mix of Old World and North American hops, resulting in a balanced and refined pale ale.