Big Rock McNallys Extra

Brewed by Big Rock Brewery
Style: Irish Ale
Calgary, Canada

Date: 10/21/1997

amber, light malt aroma, light malt flavor, hint of bitterness in the finish

Aroma: 5/10; Appearance: 5/10; Flavor: 5/10; Palate: 5/10; Overall: 10/20
Rating: 2.6/5.0
Score: *4
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A little bit overrated these days. I find the malt flavours to be more simplistic than they used to be, and butteriness could be toned down a bit.

(Bottle) Pours a clear amber body with a small off-white head. Aroma of caramel, florals, and nuts. Flavor of light cherry, caramel, nuts, and mild hops.

Bottle courtesy of mgermani. Pours brpown with a thin white head. Smells of roses, juniper, caramel. Tastes resiny with some peppery splashes and a sweet finish.

Amber colour and a thin white fine-laced head that leaves a thin lace on the glass. Aroma is malty, caramel, with a faint earthy hop aroma. Flavour is similar rich malt, faint bitterness, and a hint of alcohol. Could have used a bit more bitterness, but is better than many other offerings from Big Rock.

Red amber colour with a nice off-white ead. Slightly oxidized, but malty aroma and vinous notes. Light sweetness with berry qualities (strawberry), fruity, slight diacetyl, very good body and mouth feel for this beer.

Head is initially small, frothy, off-white, mostly diminishing. Body is medium amber. Aroma is moderately malty (cookie, caramel), lightly hoppy (resin), with notes of peach, butterscotch, and honey. Flavor is moderately sweet, lightly bitter. Finish is lightly sweet, lightly bitter, lightly acidic. Medium body, creamy texture, lively carbonation.