Labatt Blue - Labatt Brewing Company Ltd.

cratez

Ontario (Canada)

2.75/5  rDev +3.8%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

I was reacquainted with this brew at a recent function for my girlfriend and it seems as though Labatt has slightly modified the recipe. Pours a darkish yellow, carbonated body with a bubbly white head that swiftly dissipates. Smell and taste are corn, sweet malt, and light hops, with a mildly floral and grainy aroma. This time around, I noticed a much stronger hop presence in the nose, though cereal flavours dominate the palate. Mouthfeel is nicely carbonated and medium bodied with a smooth and watery finish. Overall, this is an okay option if you're at a bar or event that only serves macros beers.

Serving type: bottle

03-03-2009 00:35:57 | More by cratez

rickfos

Ontario (Canada)

3/5  rDev +13.2%

05-23-2013 17:13:30 | More by rickfos

stella77artois

New York

2.75/5  rDev +3.8%

05-22-2013 17:17:23 | More by stella77artois

zacky_U

Michigan

3/5  rDev +13.2%

05-22-2013 17:16:14 | More by zacky_U

Aretis

Indiana

3.5/5  rDev +32.1%

05-21-2013 05:52:10 | More by Aretis

Kingcurio

Oklahoma

2.5/5  rDev -5.7%

05-21-2013 02:12:19 | More by Kingcurio

bobbyr5

Michigan

2.75/5  rDev +3.8%

05-21-2013 02:03:35 | More by bobbyr5

phunkychickita

Maine

2.75/5  rDev +3.8%

05-20-2013 16:44:58 | More by phunkychickita

Photekut

Azerbaijan

2.75/5  rDev +3.8%

05-19-2013 16:40:19 | More by Photekut

jbarletto

Massachusetts

2/5  rDev -24.5%

05-18-2013 22:04:52 | More by jbarletto

billbeers

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev +13.2%

05-16-2013 23:55:38 | More by billbeers

KerryCummins1977

Kentucky

4/5  rDev +50.9%

05-15-2013 00:55:40 | More by KerryCummins1977

spencek91

New York

2.5/5  rDev -5.7%

05-14-2013 23:13:45 | More by spencek91

ShreddedThumb

Michigan

3.88/5  rDev +46.4%
look: 2.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

The Dorm Room Review

From a steel-blue can, adorned with an auburn maple leaf and ivory and gold character, pours an imported pilsner from the great, mysterious North. I am, of course, referring to the majestic nation of Canada (and in my case, one can drive South to enter Windsor). We all know the Blue, so let's give it a review, eh?
This review was written to the tune of: Godspeed You! Black Emperor's song "Static".

Consumed from the can. I need to save my solo cups.

Appearance: No doubt, Labatt Blue is not an appearance-driven beer. If you've seen one adjunct, you've seen 'em all. Someone should tell Labatt to dye a batch blue in honor of some anti-St.Patrick's Day (John Labatt's birthday, perhaps? Get at me, Labatt Co.!)

Smell: The dense Canadian wilderness. Hints of Yukon moose and oligotropic freshwater perch, particularly from Southern Ontario's Lake Simcoe. Just kidding, Labatt smells like BEER. You know the smell, and depending on your olfactory memory, it can be good or bad.

Taste: A lumberjack from Toronto decided to trek to the Canadian Shield, draped in his sweat-soaked red plaid sweater and tight beaver-skin boots. From a leather pouch, the Canadian unsheathes his beer mug, and plunges it deep into the ancient glaciated Earth. He takes a valiant Canuck swig from his glass, and with the spirit of a thousand Mounties, he shouts in French to the heavens (Quebec), and thus, Labatt was founded. In reality, the lumberjack was pleased by the great, crisp taste of Labatt Blue. Malt, typical adjunct are clear, but some sort of extra character purvey from the usual macro bunch. I can think of no other alcoholic beverage to enjoy after a long day of physical labor. Keep six of these cool in your fridge (or glacier), and enjoy with reckless abandon after quittin' time.

Mouthfeel: Crisp, light, Canadian. Perfectly sessionable.

Overall: I really like Labatt Blue. In fact, I really like Canada. One of my Polish ancestors, who illegally hopped a boat from the motherland, landed in Canada and lived there before moving to Michigan. Labatt Blue is certainly worth the extra sheckles when faced with the boring Miller and Coors. For full effect: tune into a hockey playoff game, buy three pizzas, invite four or more friends over, and crack open several Labatt Blues as you watch barbarians on ice beat each other up.
Fun fact: if you purchase Labatt from one of Canada's liquor stores (which close by 5pm), the "imported" text will vanish.

Serving type: can

05-12-2013 23:57:40 | More by ShreddedThumb

Artjsantos

Ohio

2/5  rDev -24.5%

05-10-2013 16:58:17 | More by Artjsantos

pcsnyder

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev +13.2%

05-10-2013 12:55:25 | More by pcsnyder

leftoverburrito

Oregon

1/5  rDev -62.3%

05-09-2013 01:17:00 | More by leftoverburrito

BGsWo22

New York

2/5  rDev -24.5%

05-07-2013 18:25:48 | More by BGsWo22

ZEB89

Pennsylvania

2.5/5  rDev -5.7%

05-06-2013 02:35:15 | More by ZEB89

EagleTalon

Arkansas

3/5  rDev +13.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Pours to a 1/2 inch white head that falls quickly to a thin ring of foam around the glass and yellow gold color. Aroma is a weak grain and slightly buttery. Flavor is a bland mixture of corn and faint hops. Mouthfeel is light and CO2 is appropriate for style. A very common North American lager that is rather unremarkable.

Serving type: bottle

05-04-2013 00:54:30 | More by EagleTalon

moodyhudy

Ohio

3/5  rDev +13.2%

05-02-2013 06:58:48 | More by moodyhudy

TheDrunkGnoll

Texas

3.25/5  rDev +22.6%

04-27-2013 06:33:27 | More by TheDrunkGnoll

KeyWestGator

Florida

2.5/5  rDev -5.7%

04-25-2013 23:58:45 | More by KeyWestGator

MichaelNickerson

Michigan

2.89/5  rDev +9.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3

Appearance - excellent golden amber, with thin white head

Smell - smells like the typical "beer". slight hops. very strong odors

Taste - malty, hint of sweetness

Mouthfeel - more than the average dryness, does leave you wanting more

Overall - classic beer, reminds me of hockey and enjoying a game with a cold one

Serving type: on-tap

04-24-2013 14:55:50 | More by MichaelNickerson

timiskin

Ontario (Canada)

2.25/5  rDev -15.1%

04-23-2013 19:49:49 | More by timiskin