Carling - Coors Brewers Ltd

rjimlad

Australia

3.1/5  rDev +27.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

I'm stunned at the poor reviews of this beer. I am not a huge fan of Euro lagers but really this one is not as bad as many out there. Compare with the dreadful Ozlagers and this one really shines.
First, it poured a light amber colour with a thick fluffy head. Little in the way of smell but some breadiness which is evident on the flavour. Mouthfeel is pretty typical and drinkability is good. If you served this at an Australian BBQ they'd think it was top shelf. There's nothing offensive in this beer and it is tidy but bland quaffer. I rather enjoyed its bready character. It is cheap and clean and doesn't deserve the terrible rating it has now. By all means give it a go but don't expect it to win any awards.

Serving type: can

12-28-2010 04:50:03 | More by rjimlad

alex755

Australia

3.25/5  rDev +33.7%

03-25-2013 10:54:40 | More by alex755

simonlopa

United Kingdom (England)

1/5  rDev -58.8%

03-21-2013 20:13:06 | More by simonlopa

BlackHaddock

United Kingdom (England)

2.16/5  rDev -11.1%
look: 3.25 | smell: 2.25 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.25

450ml Aluminium Bottle: slightly out of date when opened at home on 16 Mar 2013. Poured into two Veltin Pilsner stemmed tulips.

Looked fine: your usual bright, clean and clear golden lager look. The thin white head didn't hang around, again typical of the style.

Almost odourless: wet cardboard with dishwater smells if you want to be nasty.

The mouthfeel is dry and crisp but there is very little actual taste: grainy flavour if pushed for a defining feature of the taste, otherwise as tasteless as it is odourless.

Refreshing I suppose it is: a good beer it isn't. My scores are being kind.

Serving type: can

03-16-2013 19:28:06 | More by BlackHaddock

Lazaro

Washington

3.25/5  rDev +33.7%

02-05-2013 19:56:37 | More by Lazaro

alexworsnip

1.5/5  rDev -38.3%

01-30-2013 07:05:35 | More by alexworsnip

BklynTerp

New York

2.5/5  rDev +2.9%

01-27-2013 19:22:03 | More by BklynTerp

Beerman1977

Austria

4/5  rDev +64.6%

12-29-2012 20:51:14 | More by Beerman1977

j-rod18

North Dakota

3.25/5  rDev +33.7%

12-13-2012 20:01:56 | More by j-rod18

Txphil

Texas

2.5/5  rDev +2.9%

11-28-2012 15:34:20 | More by Txphil

BlakeE

Georgia

2.5/5  rDev +2.9%

11-25-2012 04:43:00 | More by BlakeE

Fitztopher

2.5/5  rDev +2.9%

11-21-2012 03:50:59 | More by Fitztopher

bark

Sweden

2.8/5  rDev +15.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 2 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

The colour is yellow (5 EBC), the three finger head is white and compact. It sinks slowly leaving some lacing.

The smell is sweet with quite a lot of cereals. Some sharp alcohol, hints of honey, paper and anonymous bitterness.

The taste got unexpected notes of paper, chalk and dust. Otherwise, there are semi-sweet malts, and very mild clean bitter flavours. Medium body. The aftertaste is dusty with some frowsy notes in the background and a bit more bitterness.

The carbonation is medium strong, the small bubbles fresh. The liquid is semi-smooth.

An OK Euro-lager with some disturbing off-flavours.

Serving type: can

11-02-2012 18:59:27 | More by bark

ceetee26

United Kingdom (England)

2.75/5  rDev +13.2%

10-14-2012 05:53:17 | More by ceetee26

M_C_Hampton

Georgia

2.5/5  rDev +2.9%

10-11-2012 01:03:01 | More by M_C_Hampton

Tone

Missouri

2.6/5  rDev +7%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2.5

Pours a clear, gold color. 1/4 inch head of a white color. Slight retention and slight lacing. Smells of pale malt, rice, corn, and a hint of hop. Fits the style of a Euro Pale Lager. Mouth feel is sharp and crisp, with an average carbonation. Tastes of pale malt, rice, corn, and a hint of hop. Overall, weak appearance, and the body and aroma are dominated by adjuncts.

Serving type: on-tap

10-09-2012 21:06:33 | More by Tone

Sunnanek

Sweden

1.75/5  rDev -28%

10-06-2012 15:55:44 | More by Sunnanek

pappetros

3/5  rDev +23.5%

07-15-2012 15:08:44 | More by pappetros

rolltide8425

Pennsylvania

2.5/5  rDev +2.9%

07-12-2012 21:33:29 | More by rolltide8425

petluo

Finland

1.75/5  rDev -28%

04-27-2012 13:39:54 | More by petluo

jonmikel

Spain

3/5  rDev +23.5%

04-03-2012 20:46:44 | More by jonmikel

bh123

California

2.25/5  rDev -7.4%

03-31-2012 19:35:23 | More by bh123

killianf

2/5  rDev -17.7%

03-22-2012 17:43:55 | More by killianf

Paracatu

Brazil

2.5/5  rDev +2.9%

02-21-2012 01:25:08 | More by Paracatu

jazzyjeff13

United Kingdom (England)

2.45/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

A 440ml can with a BB of April 2012. Picked up cheap from a supermarket. This is the quintessential English macro - cheap and available everywhere. I drank copious pints of it in my student days.

Poured into a straight pint glass. A clear golden colour with good carbonation. Forms a small head of white foam that disappears quickly, leaving a surface film. Aroma of light malt with stewed leaves and overcooked veg - yuck.

Tastes of light malt with a dry, mildly bitter finish. Hints of stewed hops and veg, followed by a harsh background note. Mouthfeel is light, prickly and watery. Somewhat astringent. An unpleasant, stewed hop aftertaste.

As expected, a poor effort. Bland and thin. Nothing to be commended here - I'm not sure I'd even consider this particularly refreshing. Avoid.

Serving type: can

02-14-2012 22:16:52 | More by jazzyjeff13