Creemore Springs UrBock - Creemore Springs Brewery Limited

JamesMN

Minnesota

3.44/5  rDev -4.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Appearance: Mostly translucent dark mahogany with a pillowy light tan head (basically off-white). Looks real nice.

Aroma: Nutty toffee and that slight tinge of lager yeast. Not super aromatic but a sweet aroma overall.

Taste: Not quite what I was expecting at first sip but still a good flavor. It's not as sweet as the aroma suggests which works in its favor here. Starts with light earthy/grassy hop presence that mixes well with a pilsen/amber malt flavor. Midway through you get that blast of lager yeast which balances out the sweetness from the malt. The finish is bright and smooth. Aftertaste of echoing lager yeast with a lingering bitterness (very low probably 20-30 IBUs). At 6% ABV it never tastes watery but still doesn't excel very far in the flavor department.

Mouthfeel: A tad below medium in body with somewhat aggressive carbonation. Good drinkability.

Final Thoughts: I've only had one other offering from Creemore Springs (their Kellerbier) which I enjoyed as well. They brew proof that lagers aren't just for BMC drinkers. Would I drink it again? Sure, but I'd be more interested in trying their other offerings.

Serving type: can

05-09-2013 03:11:19 | More by JamesMN

AddyCanuck

Ontario (Canada)

3.95/5  rDev +9.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

This is my first review but I've had this beer multiple times.

A - Pours a clear bronzish red color. The head is a light tan and is about an inch thick. but, it quickly goes away and leaves nothing behind. No lacing of any sort.

S - Never really picked up anything unique. Has a faint malt smell to it.

T - Very subtle but deep caramel flavour. Has a nice roasted nuts taste that is permanent throughout each sip. Bitterness hits you at the end. Lingering after taste.

M - Medium body. Refreshing feel to it.

O - One of my go to beers. I enjoy the bitterness it leaves you with. A great beer for after a long day of school and studying.

Serving type: can

02-28-2013 04:37:17 | More by AddyCanuck

Kremlock

Ontario (Canada)

4.23/5  rDev +17.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured into a Pilsner glace.

A: Hazelnut/caramel brown colour. Pours a 1/4 inch head that is off white then drops to a thin layer.

S: Deep caramel/toffee flavours, hints of smokiness, hints of hops,

T: There is a nice sweetness that starts off, then a warming feeling comes in and finishes with a dry feeling. Caramel flavours present, hop bitterness is right on with a bit of hop flavour at the end.

M: Med body, great carbonation.

O: This is a great Bock. I look forward to this time of year every year to be able to have a few of these.

Serving type: can

10-24-2012 18:37:06 | More by Kremlock

andrenaline

Ontario (Canada)

3.95/5  rDev +9.4%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Another shout out to my BA bro joemcgrath27 for sending this my way. You know the selection of your local LCBO sucks when you have to get an Ontario beer shipped to you from Alberta...

A - Pours a nice dark ruby red colour, thin layer of head which quickly dissipates and leaves no real lacing.

S - Nice bready malt, bistuit notes, caramelized sugar and a hint of musty wheat.

T - The caramel malts come through nicely, hint of leafy hops alongside the bready biscuit notes and some sweet brown sugar lingers. Loads of flavour in a rather unsuspecting bottle.

M - Medium, smooth and wet. An easy drinker indeed.

O - A great example of the style, loads of flavour, easy drinking and at 6% a nice ale for a cloudy autumn day... Or in my case a rainy spring afternoon. I would toss back a 6-er of this no problem.

Serving type: bottle

03-24-2012 18:34:42 | More by andrenaline

korguy123

Ontario (Canada)

3.93/5  rDev +8.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Can into tall glass.

A- Dark maple syrup brown pour with thin off white head that is short lived. Very little lacing.

S- Subtle brown sugar and maple syrup. Dark stone fruits, caramel and toffee. Slight floral presence from the hops.

T- Stone fruits, including figs, dates and a slight cherry presence. Caramel and brown sugar. There is a earthy aftertaste.

M- Light bodied, chewy with a good carbonation.

O- Creemore puts out a quality brew, this one is by far my favorite.

Serving type: can

03-11-2012 19:27:34 | More by korguy123

evlu1441

Alberta (Canada)

3.35/5  rDev -7.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

It pours a very deep, dark, and clear amber with about a cm of bubbly head on top.

The nose is very malty with notes of vanilla and some slightly fruity alcohol notes coming through in the background.

The taste is malty and surprisingly toasted with perhaps a tiny hint of coffee. It follows with some faint sweetness and light bitterness as the earthy notes develop.

Overall, this is a decent brew, though I don't know if I'd actively seek it out in the future.

Serving type: can

03-06-2012 06:34:40 | More by evlu1441

joemcgrath27

Alberta (Canada)

3.9/5  rDev +8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A - clear dark amber brown, creamy tan head retained very well
S - minerally, toasty, and sweet malty aromas dominate
T - sweet and roasty malts, a mineral blood-like note, very light citrus hops on the finish
M - medium to slightly heavy, generally smooth and slightly sticky and just a touch of bitterness
O - a tasty full bodied bock, well rounded and smooth enough to be sessionable, well done

Serving type: bottle

02-03-2012 02:03:45 | More by joemcgrath27

karait95

Mexico

3.53/5  rDev -2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A: Dark reddish color with amber hues when against the light, big head is formed when served, a medium brown color head with small mixed bubbles, carbonation seems to be medium also just forming a light faded layer on top of the beer.

S: The aroma is not really clear some toasted malts can be sensed and that is it.

T: The flavor is a little better than the aroma but also very simple nothing elaborated or to remember, malted toasts with little quantity of hops.

M: As a lager this one has to has a medium body at the most be refreshing and actually it is, the problem is that there is not sweetness present as expected in a Buck or in a beer with high alcohol and the bitterness should be low and it is present in the end.

Serving type: can

01-25-2012 02:26:48 | More by karait95

mintjellie

Ontario (Canada)

3.7/5  rDev +2.5%
look: 2 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Reddish brown in colour with crystal clarity. Pours with a poorly retained cap of thick beige head that doesn't lace. Mild aroma has notes of baking bread, caramel, brown sugar, and raisins. Tastes sweet and malty up front with notes of toasted bread, honey, and raisins. A mild nutty character shows up midway through, along with some tangy plum. Finishes with sweet caramel and a light bitterness that shows some linger. Medium-bodied with low carbonation and a smooth mouthfeel. It's kind of deceptive, the way this has a much fuller flavour than the aroma suggests. That's not a complaint though. It's more of a pleasant surprise. Lacks a little in richness.

Serving type: bottle

01-06-2012 07:45:29 | More by mintjellie

Rutager

British Columbia (Canada)

3.98/5  rDev +10.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Thanks to DaftCaskBC for this one.

Appearance. Clear, deep brown-red with a small head.

Smell. Sweet malty caramel, fresh plums and brown sugar.

Taste. Big caramel malt. Lots of it. Pretty nice tasting too!

Mouthfeel. Medium+ body with below medium carbonation.

Overall. Nothing complex here, just a nice malty beer that goes back easy. If I had another, it'd be gone too.

Serving type: bottle

12-23-2011 03:50:37 | More by Rutager

DaftCaskBC

British Columbia (Canada)

3.43/5  rDev -5%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A: 1/4" tan head that dissipated quickly over brown liquid with good clarity.

S: Smells yeasty and somewhat metallic.

T: A very slight bitterness to it, it tastes like earthy hops, bread and a rich caramel malt.

M: Thin viscosity and medium level of fine carbonation.

O: A so-so offering from the Molson-owned Granville Island Brewing of the East.

Serving type: bottle

12-12-2011 01:39:28 | More by DaftCaskBC

3.73/5  rDev +3.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Appearance - toes the line between amber and brown with ruby highlights. Off-white head has decent retention.

Smell - Light aromas of roasted malt and dark fruit and a slight metallic smell.

Taste and Mouthfeel - Light bodied, but a bit slick, and very strongly carbonated. Flavours of plum, lightly roasted malt, bread, and subtle bitterness.

Serving type: can

11-28-2011 23:30:02 | More by

SebD

Ontario (Canada)

3.55/5  rDev -1.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Appearance: It has a nice ruby/amber color to it. It has a nice thick tan head that dies down slowly and leaves some lacing.

Smell: The aromas definitly give out hints of roasty malts, dark fruit, floral hops and spices.

Taste: Like the aromas, it has a sweet roasty malt character, nutty and caramely notes, light spices and floral hops.

Mouthfeel: It has a low carbonation with a nice overall balance and flavor.

Drinkability: It's a very smooth drinkable beer accompanied with decent flavors and aromas.

Serving type: can

11-25-2011 20:29:10 | More by SebD

wordemupg

Alberta (Canada)

3.88/5  rDev +7.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

341ml bottle poured into pint glass 11/18/11

A brownish amber with lots of tiny bubbles feeding a thin tan film that hangs for a couple minuets leaving some random spots of lace

S bready roast with a slight nutty aspect with some brown sugar

T much stronger then the nose with some rye bread and hard toffee, faint molasses and much nuttier, booze is just barely detectable maybe some chocolate on the finish

M medium bodied that creams up a fair bit from the pinprick bubbles, nice nutty after taste lingers for quite a while

O didn't know what to expect and I didn't mid it at all, smells a little faint but its a minor complaint

pretty well suited for this cold ass "fall" afternoon -15 feels like Winter too me but I do live in Calgary, I might get board of a 6 pack but the 2 pint sized cans in the Creemore Winter mixer looking pretty good with some other offerings to mix things up

Serving type: bottle

11-18-2011 20:30:22 | More by wordemupg

thehyperduck

Ontario (Canada)

3.78/5  rDev +4.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Tallboy can picked up at the LCBO. This is the only major Creemore brew I have not yet tried (or reviewed), but I've enjoyed all of their other beers so I expect an enjoyable session ahead.

Pours a beautiful deep brown ruby-amber colour, with a modest-sized beige head that dissipates quickly leaving a creamy cap behind. Lots of lacing on the sides of the glass. Generally pleasant aroma; lots of roasted biscuits and nutty malts, dark fruits, toffee and a bit of spice.

Rich-tasting, as I'd expect from a bock. Caramel sweetness with roasted malts form the backbone of the flavour. A pleasant, nutty feel to the malts, with some subdued spiciness and dark fruit notes as well. The herbal hops become more noticeable toward the finish, and leave an earthy, dark chocolate bitterness lingering in the aftertaste. The spring water used in all of this brewer's beers is apparent. Medium-bodied, with just the slightest bit of syrupy chew in the mouthfeel. Mild carbonation lends it a creamy, smooth nature.

A solid bock, quite tasty and neither boozy nor watery, though it could stand to be a bit heavier. Much like their pilsener, it is definitely to style but not exactly a standout in the category. I will keep this one in mind during the coming winter months.

Serving type: can

10-26-2011 07:17:41 | More by thehyperduck

Kartoffeln

Ontario (Canada)

3.68/5  rDev +1.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: Pours a deep, reddish-amber brown with some visible carbonation a sizeable, fluffy beige head. Decent retention, dissipating to a thin film and leaving some lacing.

S: Munich and biscuity malts, loads of sweet dark fruit aromas of fresh black cherries and candied figs, and hints of nuts, spices, and toffee. Faint herbal hops.

T: Follows the nose closely. Sweet Munich and biscuit malts mingle with fresh dark fruits, especially black cherries, and brown spices (cinnamon and a hint like nutmeg). Light roasted malt and nut notes towards the finish, with faint, woodsy hops.

M: Medium-bodied with smooth, mild carbonation and just enough hoppy and roasty bitterness to balance the flavour profile and give a clean, dry finish.

D: A good, to-style Bock that isn't very complex, but still plenty tasty and drinkable.

Serving type: can

10-13-2011 03:08:50 | More by Kartoffeln

Stocean1

Ontario (Canada)

3.6/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Poured two fingers into a pint glass with decent retention - a nut brown colour - some lacing and semi-clear

Smell is malt, nut, sweet biscuit, floral hops

Taste follows the nose with a hint of dark fruit and some pepper

Mouthfeel is light medium body with some carbonation, semi-dry and somewhat bitter, has a minerla twang

Overall another decent brew from creemore, like the kellerbier this is not my stle yet I found it very drinkable

Serving type: can

10-07-2011 03:23:28 | More by Stocean1

peensteen

Ontario (Canada)

3.83/5  rDev +6.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Brownish ruby copper colour, 1.5 fingers of tan head, good amount of lace. Smell is malty and nutty, good portion of that creemore yeastiness, caramel and toffee notes. Taste is similar to the nose nutty with a big malty profile, light alcohol, mildly bitter, really pleasant finish of caramel and toffee, lightly sweet finish. Med carbonation, lightly creamy, medium body. Quite nice overall, I enjoy this quite a bit even though its probably not the best stylistically.

Serving type: can

10-06-2011 18:19:05 | More by peensteen

hopsolutely

Ontario (Canada)

3.53/5  rDev -2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

LCBO can poured into a pint glass.

Dark, blackish-ruby amber and perfectly clear, with a cupuccino coloured head. Malty aroma and very malt-heavy in the flavour (as one would expect). Roasted grains with caramelized sweetness, but overall pleasantly dry. More of an alcohol burn on the finish than I'd typically expect from 6% ABV.

Although bock is not my favourite style, I view this as a decent example of it i.e. similar to many pints enjoyed in Germany. Very glad Molson's continues to let Creemore brew without interference...

Serving type: can

08-06-2011 18:45:18 | More by hopsolutely

papat444

Quebec (Canada)

3.38/5  rDev -6.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3

Picked this up on a trip to Ottawa last month. Shared with my wife over ziti, fresh homemade bread and salad.

Poured from a 473ml. can, canned Jan. 13, 2011 (code A131110:45).

Appearance: An ecru colored frothy head with body more clear than opaque that has a stark ruby red color. Retention is very good.

Smell: Grainy with malt and some sweetness as it warms. Too discreet.

Taste: At first, not much. A mineral-like feel with some spices and a tea-like presence maybe? Lots of malt with a caramel flavor and as it warms, i get get some candied sweetness.

Mouthfeel: Very lively and a full-bodied feel. Spot-on and quite enjoyable.

Drinkability: Easy to enjoy and no impediment. I may seek it out again.

Overall: I started out not really liking it but warmed up to it. Still, i wasn't really impressed with it per se.

Serving type: can

03-15-2011 12:17:04 | More by papat444

ZorPrime

Quebec (Canada)

3.45/5  rDev -4.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

Beer received from liamt07. Cheers!

Dark amber color beer crowned with a creamy beige head. The head sticks well to the glass. Nice looking beer. Caramel malts in the nose. Front is caramel malts, strong... however in the back I get some hops notes. Woody. Taste, wow I would have guess more intensity here. Malty as a good bock. However, it is too simple in the taste to really appreciate this one. Would greatly gain in being more complex in the taste. Not bad however. Easy to drink. Refreshing. Warms.

Another good offering from Creemore.

Serving type: can

03-11-2011 02:01:13 | More by ZorPrime

mdaschaf

Washington

3.58/5  rDev -0.8%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Review from notes 2/6/11. Thanks to korguy123 for this awesome pint can!

A: Pours a clear chestnut brown color with ruby highlights. White colored head. Retention and lacing are lacking.

S: Roasted malt, caramel, and some bready yeast.

T: Very nutty with caramel flavor mixed in. There is a little bit of spice and a toasted malt flavor as well.

M/D: Light to medium bodied with moderate carbonation and a dry finish. Overall, its good, easy drinking, but seemed to be a little on the flat side.

Serving type: can

03-03-2011 04:00:10 | More by mdaschaf

Matt1516

Quebec (Canada)

3.85/5  rDev +6.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

I wish this wasn't a seasonal (maybe that's part of the charm).

Poured from can into proprietary pint glass. Nut brown appearance with fluffy two finger plus head that lasts and leaves a lot of lovely lace.

Creamy mouthfeel with medium carbonation.

Tastes of sweet malts, caramel and brown sugar. It has a light taste to it and leaves a bitter, dry finish.

Very drinkable-if I could change one thing, I wish it was a wee bit heavier.

Serving type: can

02-05-2011 18:31:52 | More by Matt1516

bludtek

Alberta (Canada)

3.5/5  rDev -3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

I picked this up at the LCBO while on a business trip. It poured a clear, light brown/orangey/maroon into a nondescript hotel rocks glass. Suitable offwhite head.

I smell sweet malt, honey, with a little floral.

The malt is caramelly and biscuity. I get a slight coffee bitterness on the finish - nice balance.

Thin to medium body with light carbonation.

I like this smooth dark lager, and would definitely have another. Not the best bock I've had, but not the worst either.

Serving type: can

01-26-2011 22:58:35 | More by bludtek

OttoBomb

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Poured from a 473ml can into a DogFish Head signature glass (January 6, 2011). The code "J231012:56" is stamped on the bottom of the can, which for Creemore Springs means this was packaged at 12:56pm on the 23rd of an unidentified month in 2010. I hate obscure packaging codes.

*Note on the Creemore Springs packaging codes. I was previously informed that the letter portion of the code was a direct correlation to the number of the month, (eg A=January, B=February), however I have come across several codes that are far too deep in the alphabet (beyond 12 letters), to relate to a specific month. I'm a bit confused by this, and quite frankly wish Creemore would come up with a more sane packaging date system.

I picked this up on a recent visit home to Canada with a few other

Eyes: Pours a clear, darkish amber/copper color with zero haze. Head formation is nice with tiny ecru foam, but retention and lacing are moderate. Not surprising for a Bock.

Nose: Strong malt/bread/yeasty aroma, with a fruity undertone.

Tongue: Some caramel, biscuit, and mild raisins. Quite a bitter aftertaste. A nice mixture overall, but nothing mind blowing.

Mouth: Carbonation is light but appropriate. It's creamy, but maybe just a bit too thin.

Libation: I must admit this seems to have a undertone of Creemore's best offering, their Premium Lager. This is a nice, flavorful Bock with some interesting aspects. Drinkable? Yes. Memorable? No.

Serving type: can

01-06-2011 12:03:59 | More by OttoBomb