Canadian Cask - Scottish Oak Aged Beer
Innis & Gunn

Canadian Cask - Scottish Oak Aged BeerCanadian Cask - Scottish Oak Aged Beer
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From:
Innis & Gunn
 
Scotland, United Kingdom
Style:
English Strong Ale
ABV:
7.1%
Score:
84
Avg:
3.7 | pDev: 12.97%
Reviews:
49
Ratings:
71
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Nov 28, 2014
Added:
May 14, 2009
Wants:
  6
Gots:
  4
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Ratings by grub:
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Reviewed by grub from Canada (ON)

3.98/5  rDev +7.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
330ml bottle presented in a red box. sampled july 1/09 in honour of canada day.

pours crystal clear beautiful deep red colour with a small cream coloured head. the head drops to a ring around the glass and leaves a few spots of lace.

aroma is nice. light alcohol. white bread and cracker. earthy. bit of tropical fruit. just a hint of citrus. light fruity sweetness. touch of caramel. light vanilla and raw oak.

taste is good. light alcohol. rye whiskey and vanilla. bit of buttery oak. light butterscotch. cracker and lightly toasted white bread. hint of biscuit. just a touch of tropical fruit. low bitterness level. just a touch of earthy character. light caramel sweetness.

mouthfeel is good. medium body. medium-low carbonation level.

drinkability is great. i think this may be one of my favourite of the various innis and gunn beers i've tried so far. the regular is very oak - too much so for my taste, and the others have offered a different flare but none that i think i really bit onto. this one, however, is quite nice. i didn't love the aroma initially, but it has grown on me and th etaste is quite nice. excellent balance. hiding almost all of its > 7%abv. the light fruity and slightly sweet character combined with a pleasant barrel character really carries this one and makes it very enjoyable. a great night-cap after a long day of brewing and many other tasty beers along the way. i may have to pick up a few more of these for post-canada day enjoyment. thanks i+g for a tasty beer.
Jul 02, 2009
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 2 by olradetbalder from Sweden

Nov 28, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by R_Kole from Canada (AB)

Nov 01, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by GlendonTT from Canada (AB)

Jul 05, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Moo5152 from Florida

Dec 15, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by Ironbuddha from Pennsylvania

Nov 27, 2013
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Reviewed by HappyGuy12345 from New Jersey

4.26/5  rDev +15.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Appearance: Orange/light-amber with moderate-large amount of frothy head
Smell: Fresh vanilla is quite evident along with oak aroma
Taste: Extremely smooth. I thought I was drinking a lager for a second, but a moment later the vanilla and oak is noticeable, along with the carbonation. Very easy going down.
Mouthfeel: The carbonation and smoothness is unmistakable
Overall: Amazing beer that I look forward to trying again.
Oct 01, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by Jordan_B from Canada (ON)

Jun 23, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by TheBeeraholic from Canada (ON)

Jun 16, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by lwadd from Canada (ON)

Dec 25, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by bgramels from Indiana

Dec 02, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by KalanM from Canada (BC)

Nov 30, 2012
 
Rated: 3 by cfalovo97 from Canada (ON)

Nov 13, 2012
 
Rated: 4.25 by lampshadedude from Virginia

Nov 02, 2012
 
Rated: 5 by jonathaniler from Florida

Oct 25, 2012
 
Rated: 2.5 by pin from Australia

Oct 09, 2012
 
Rated: 3 by Rickyd

Sep 19, 2012
 
Rated: 3.75 by Molson2000 from Canada (ON)

Sep 13, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by mick303 from Canada (ON)

Jun 18, 2012
Canadian Cask - Scottish Oak Aged Beer from Innis & Gunn
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