 matt7215 (564), Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
Jun 29, 2008
341 ml bottle from the LCBO singles shelf.
Dear Mr. Sleeman,
It appears that you have crafted an enjoyable golden/blond ale that actually shows potential to be something I’d purchase again, but unfortunantly you chose (as you so often do) to package this product in clear glass. The clear glass has oxidized this ale resulting in a skunky aroma that almost ruined this otherwise pleasent brew. Please refrain from using such glass with future products or at least put some of every batch into the lovely 473 ml cans you offer.
Sincerly,
matt7215
Strangebrewer (16), Chatham, Ontario, Canada
Sep 5, 2008 A hint of skunk at first pour. Amber colour, thin head. A bit grainy lasting aftertaste. Similar to other Sleeman beers.
CapFlu (3292), Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Sep 1, 2008 (Bottle) Pours an orange amber body with a quick dissipating white head. Nose of cereal. Pretty poor by comparison to other Sleeman one off’s like the John Sleeman’s Present series. Mild hops and malt mingle for a purely average beer. Sleeper-cell beer?
Geth_in_beer (671), Nova Scotia, Canada
Aug 17, 2008 Sampler. Golden colour. Thin to no head. almost similar to a lager but a bit sweeter. Slight hint of malt. Not so good.
mabel (1633), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Aug 14, 2008 [1572-20080809] Tap. Bready yeast and strong grainy dough aroma. Clear, dark yellow body with a long-lasting creamy white head. More bready dough and lightly skunky grains flavour. Grainy medium body. Fair.
(@ Woolwich Arms; Guelph, ON)
blankboy (2570), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Aug 12, 2008 Bottle at ’Toronto Festival of Beers 2008’. Pours a clear orange with a small diminishing white head. Aroma of grain, very light grassy hops and some faint sweet malt. Flavour: Ugh. Not awful but not good either. Grainy with light hops, some pale malt and a slightly unpleasant, light bitter finish. Average bodied. Shame on Sleeman, for an anniversary beer this is average at best and this rating is generous in my opinion.
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