Singha

Drank this beer again today to have a better idea of what it tastes like. Reminds me of this summer at the beach. Call me crazy but I can distinguish a hint of peppermint. I had said that last time I had tried it and recognized it again. With a 5% alcohol content this lager is not that bad, one of the reasons why I sometimes buy it is because it is one of the only beers that the SAQ keeps refrigerated. By the way I still don't understand why some stores keep their stock at room temperature, it is so bad for the beer's preservation. The fact that they give you some merchandising is often a tiebreaker when you don't exactly know witch beer to buy! Singha is from Thaïland, can't wait to go there. Downside, the beer is flat. They have been brewing it since 1933.

7/10

2.15$ for 330ml in Quebec

http://lastreetfoodfest.com/

www.singhabeer.com

Beach Chair Lager

This beer is an all natural lager from Prince Edward Island. Nice and light @ 4.5%.  No preservatives or additives, just pure PEI water, Canadian barley, hops, yeast and the skill of island brewmasters.At first it looks like a can of iced tea because of the cans colour. I don't know if the barley is roasted or something but the little aftertaste is wonderful. Sometimes when the barley flavours are too evident it makes the beer taste like saugy cereal. In this particular blend a subtile aroma is perfectly doused and created to make this beer so good. A strict bitterness is developped at beers end but once again is nicely doused. I guess these PEI brewers really are brewmasters. 

8.8/10

473ml (Ball)

peibrewingcompany.com

Headstrong Black & Tan

This mix is actually a beer drink made of a blend of pale ale and stout. A nice stout taste with the carbonation of a pale ale. It kind of takes away the richness of the stout tough. I haven't tasted both beer separately but the stout seems quite sweet and chocolatey with uhh a hint of tobacco, am I crazy? The idea of this blend isn't optimal because I prefer my black and tan when every sip has a different concentration of each type of beer. On the upside it seems to keep well because I have had this for a few weeks and it is still fresh tasting. Since 1996 it is brewed by Big Hole Brewing Company out of Utica, NY.(reminds me of the movie Road trip) But it actually originates from Montana The name Headstrong comes from the Buffalo with enough determination to blaze a trail for the rest of the herd to follow. 473 ml @ 5.5% ...The best part of this beer is the fact that I am drinking it out of my Defensive Player Of The Game mug I got this weekend in our football victory.

5.9/10

I actually paid 2.60$ for a 473ml can in Ontario a few weeks ago but according to the LCBO website it is now discontinued and liquidated at 2$.

Budweiser Shots

Budweiser followed the trend and pulled out a cold shot! Its a 7% beer in a smaller can format (236ml). Not very carbonated probably because of the bud image and the higher alcohol content. Nice marketing with the black can witch is rare, most beer companies stick to the aluminum colour. A very distinct aftertaste is detected but hard to describe. As you keep it in your mouth for a while, it is multiplied but as unique as it is, hard to describe. Essences that make you feel like at the end of a dark beer, probably related to the packaging colour. Gets you where you are going! The practicality of the format is also a plus.

6.99 for 4x 236 ml in Quebec

Chad 6.8/10
Me  7.8/10

Moose Light

This is another beer from the loot my brother brought back from the maritimes. Being a big Moosehead fan and drinker, this beer could only deceive me because my expectations where so high. Lets do this responsibly instead of drink responsibly is an interesting variation of the warning on the can. It is hard not to like a light beer because it is so similar to draught beer. The little distinction of the original Moosehead beer is recognizable but very slight. Nonetheless not that bad... Seems to be a little heavy for a light beer if you know what I mean...

7.4/10

Alpine Lager

My brother was in P-E-I lately and he brought me a few presents. He knows me well, he got me a variety of out of province beers. This fresh little lager with a slight aftertaste is delightful. Maybe i'm crazy but it is kinda close to a pilsener but what do I know? A regular 5% beer brewed by Moosehead in New-Brunswick. This beer is inspired of Austrian and German beers.This particular edition of the beer harbours the logos of the Festival Acadien de Caraquet, Le Festival du Pays de la Sagouine and Le 28e Festival Western de Saint-Quentin. The marketing makes the beer look even more refreshing with the condensation bullets painted on to the can. Wonder if the yellow star and the blue white and red is associated with something

8.3/10

Miller Milwaukee's Best Ice 5.9%

Here is a little leftover from my weekend trip to Schroon Lake. Beers with the word Milwaukee in them are always good, its like a standard. This one was made by Frederich Miller (Ball). Crisp and bold, it is ice brewed to create this quality beer. Is nicely carbonated and has a surprisingly high alcohol content. Not the best by Miller but dirt cheap with a good quality standard. Tastes a bit like Carling Lager. Would buy and drink again!

7.99$ for a 12 pack of (0.355L)

7.5/10