Name: Whistler Brewing Co. Whiskey Jack Ale
Origin: BC Canada
Style: Brown Ale (5%)

Apperance: A gorgeous, crystal clear brown ale with an excellent medium head, fantastic retention. Very carbonated.

Taste: Aroma is very difficult to discern due to the high carbonation. Other than that all I can smell is CO2. The flavour is quite a bit more enjoyable, starting with a sweet caramel flavour, raisins also noted. Definite flavours of grain also. Finishes with a sweet, caramel aftertaste. Overall is a very clean drinking beer. Nice clean and refreshing flavour.

Mouth Feel: Sharp, carbonated and filling. Light bodied.

Final Thoughts: 3.5/5 – The over-carbonation of this beer detracts from its flavours alot. I can tell there is a flavourful brown ale, but its masked by its high volume of CO2. High points for flavour, low for mouth feel.

Name: Great Northern Brewing Company Wild Huckleberry Wheat Ale

Origin: Montana, USA

Style: Wheat Ale (4.8%)

Appearance: A very slightly fogged, light gold coloured ale. Small, thin head that is short lived. Visibly this beer is very carbonated.

Taste: As expected this this wheat ales aroma is of huckleberries and a bit winey. Flavour is thin and clean, gives way to the huckleberry flavour easily, though its not overwhelming. Only a slight bitterness which is a bit astrigent and ashy. Ends with a semi-sweet huckleberry taste and a mildly grassy hop finish that lingers.

Mouth Feel: Sharp and filling. Light bodied. Very refreshing

Final Thoughts (3.0 out of 5): This is almost like a huckleberry version of the very popular lime flavoured summer beers, except with much more character. The light flavour makes it refreshing and very nice on hot summer day.

Oh how I miss summer. So very, very much.

Name: Glacier Brewing Companies Wildhorse Island IPA

Origin: Montana, USA

Style: IPA (5%)

Appearance: Caramel coloured with only a small head poured. Clear and visibly carbonated.

Taste: Peaches and oranges are noted in the aroma. A very fruity tasting IPA; Flavours of manadrine oranges, peaches and bitter grapefruit are all noted. Finishes with a refreshing sweet peach and lingering, bitter grapefruit flavour.

Mouth Feel: Medium body, sharp and filling. Leaves a chalky feeling in the mouth. Despite the high IBU and bitterness, I found it quite rereshing.

Final Thoughts (4.0 out of 5): Another excellent beer from our neighbors in the south. Flavourful, crisp and refreshing.

Name: Phillips Hoperation Belgian IPA

Origin: BC, Canada

Style: Belgian IPA (8%)

Appearance: A crystal clear, golden coloured ale. Gorgeous, big foamy head with excellent retention.

Taste: It is very aromatic, with strong floral and grapefruit like aromas. Rich and flavourful, with some spicy notes of citrus and coriander. A bit of a sour wine-like flavour to it as well, though not unpleasant. Grapefruit like hops are very pronounced.

Mouth Feel: Medium body and very filling. The mouth of this beer is creamy making it dangerously quaffable.

Final Thoughts (4.0 out of 5): This is my first Belgian IPA and if this is the standard fare, I am going to start looking for more. Rich, flavourful, hoppy and an all round excellent brew.

I miss summer already...

Name: Yukon Brewings Birch Marzen

Origin: Yukon, Canada

Style: Marzen (5%)

Appearance: A deep dark coloured amber, it pours with basically no head at all and what little head it has does not last long.

Taste:  The aroma is almost vinegar like, with notes of berries. The flavours start with caramel, raspberries and an odd flavour that is best described as a sour organic vinegar. I really should note that this vinegar like flavour is not bad, just odd. If you have ever tried Kombucha mushroom tea you would know exactly what I am talking about.

Mouth Feel: Medium bodied, slightly sharp mouth feel. Not overly filling.

Final Thoughts (3.5 out of 5): A decent beer with a very unique flavour to it. Toffee and malts make up the bulk of the flavours like an Marzen, but it had an interesting sour, natural Kombucha like taste. I would definitely recommend this to any beer drinking feeling adventurous!

I like adventure? Do you!?