Week 7- 10 December - Carib

General Details:
Brewer: CARIB BREWERY
Alcohol Content: 5.2%
Type of Beer: Lager
The brand is a reflection of the Caribbean lifestyle - refreshing and distinctive. It is a continental style lager, full bodied and light in colour.

Our Rating:
7 out of 10

Justifications:

Rob:
Very crisp and refreshing. Mild for alcohol content and has a citrus taste. Reminds me of Jamaica as it was always available for free in our bar fridge! Chill beer to have socially.

Meg:
Nice flavour for the body. Has a seasoned taste and a really good price. Must note that this is the same beer Lisbeth Salander drinks at the beginning of the Girl Who Played With Fire. Also brings me back to the Caribbean which is always a good thing!

Week 6- 3 December - B-40 Bull Max

General Details:
Brewer: STROHS BREWERY
Alcohol Content: 7.0%
Type of Beer: Lager
The brand is brewed to be a strong beer. At 8.0% abv, this strong beer delivers a rich malt flavour, while maintaining a clean, smooth, distinctive taste. Brewed with only the finest ingredients, it is a highly drinkable, well balanced strong beer.

Our Rating:
6.5 out of 10

Justifications:

Rob:

Hoppy and sweet. Well balanced taste but surprisingly nothing too different in taste considering the alcohol content. Huge bottles (1.18L) so make sure to have someone to share the bottle with!

Meg:
Mild and not too sweet compared to Bavaria. Light, honey taste. The strong buzz sneaks up on you, so beware! Good value but the bottles are gigantic! Better to share than let it go flat. Do not drink without the intent to have a good night!

Week 5- 26 November - Boddington's Pub Ale

General Details:
Brewer: INTERBREW_UK_WHITBREAD
Alcohol Content: 4.8%
Type of Beer: Ale
An authentic English Cream Ale that pours with an initial clouding that clears slowly to produce a unique, pale golden colour and thick creamy head, thus its' name Cream of Manchester. It has been brewed at Strangeways Brewery, UK since 1778.

Our Rating:
6 out of 10

Justifications:

Rob:

Very different head than used to (very thick). A tad flavorless but the grain comes through. Pairs well with food and would be really great with fresh fish! A little too low on carbonation for my taste.

Meg:
Very interesting pouring technique. Contains a widget (like Guinness) and requires a very precise method. Enjoyable light beer, really enjoy the creaminess. I would buy this again.

Week 4- 19 November - Belle Gueule

General Details:
Brewer: Les Brasseurs RJ
Alcohol Content: 5.2%
Type of Beer: Lager
Price: 12.95/6 pack
A copper robe with a hint of gold. Mellow with a refreshing bitterness.


Our Rating:
4 out of 10

Justifications:

Rob:
Under flavoured and something missing in the flavour. No real aroma or distinctive taste. If low carbonation, should have more taste. Not worth the price, expert a higher quality but rather disappointing.

Meg:
Flat, low carbonation. Nothing distinctive to remark on taste-wise. Not worth the $ compared to others so far.