Labatt Blue - Labatt Brewing Company Ltd.

dogfishandi

New York

2.73/5  rDev +2.6%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 4

big 24oz. pounder can at room temperature. poured into a pint glass.pours a clear light watery straw yellow color. soapy pure white headed that faded almost imediately. no real lacing and no head retention. already i can tell you that this beer is much better ice cold like most adjunct lagers.

a little bit of sweet grains/malts, adjuncty smell, and a ever so slight hop aroma. thats about it.

the taste is definately not much better. i actually kind of enjoy this beer when it is cold, but this is almost unbearable. watery to begin with, grains, some lemon citrus, sweet malts, and that terrable adjunct almost metalic taste.

light body, high carbonation, not great here either. like i said great drinkability when cold, terriable when warm. good party beer.

Serving type: can

08-04-2009 22:12:40 | More by dogfishandi

GordonQuid

Michigan

2.78/5  rDev +4.5%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Poured ice cold to a 16oz mug

Clear straw yellow with a quickly dissipating white head. There is some minimal lacing.

Smells of soaked ripened pears in water.

Taste is crisp pilsner malt with a quick hop bite. Clean watery finish with a tart pear aftertaste.

Quaffable and light. A good brew for the golf cart or out fishing. Or pounding a few back with Gramp under a River's Birch tree looking out at the lake.

Cheers!

Serving type: can

07-24-2009 14:59:38 | More by GordonQuid

y2jrock60

Pennsylvania

3.33/5  rDev +25.2%
look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

A- Very light in color, similar to most macro lagers.

S- Smelled like most macros, no hop aroma.

T- Very crisp and light in bitterness. Better than I expected.

M- Light-bodied with medium carbonation

D- Highly drinkable. I would recommend over most American macros. Very enjoyable on a hot day.

Serving type: can

07-06-2009 19:10:11 | More by y2jrock60

Mdog

Minnesota

2.33/5  rDev -12.4%
look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.5

Appearance: Pale yellow, fizzy head.

Smell: Hay, not strong.

Taste: Slight corn sweetness followed by a tinge of metallic hops.

Drinkability: Can put down a few in a sitting if the metal doesn't get too strong.

Another beer snuck home from softball. A decent lager that actually used to be a "favorite" back in my early beer days. Now I don't particularly care for the flavor, but still can have a few after games.

Serving type: can

06-27-2009 02:58:19 | More by Mdog

EatsTacos

Yukon (Canada)

3.65/5  rDev +37.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

This is brewed in my hometown of London Ontario where you can buy it fresh from the brewery. Drinking it fresh definately helps the flavour.

Out of the can it pours a clear pale yellow with a small head and no lacing

Aroma is light and dominated by malt with minimal hops.

Taste follows from the nose and is very typical adjunct lager. Nothing really to complain about though, malt forward with a pleasant bitter and dry finish.

Mouthfeel is medium bodied with a very high carbonation

Serving type: can

06-05-2009 12:22:16 | More by EatsTacos

nighthawk

Nova Scotia (Canada)

2.05/5  rDev -22.9%
look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 1.5 | overall: 2.5

473mL can with no freshness date poured into pint glass.

Pours a clear gold with a small white head that fizzes away almost instantly.

Corn and a sweet graininess on the nose. Very light.

Taste is a clean, watery malt up front, followed by a burst of adjuncts giving a bitter sourness that's a bit like green apple, but less pleasant. Finish is a bit sweeter and honeyish, mixed with a bit of skunk.

Mouthfeel is light, but almost creamy with surprisingly little carbonation. It's a littlebit sticky too. Not as clean on the finish as I'd like.

Bleh. This is boring and borderline offensive, even giving it leeway for its style. Stay away.

Serving type: can

05-27-2009 14:48:00 | More by nighthawk

tj4288

New York

2.75/5  rDev +3.4%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 4.5

poured from can into pint glass

a- bright clear yellow, small foamy head that disapates quickly

s- a very faint sweet

t- very plain and watered down

m- med- light carbonation, very watery, light, nice finsh

d- goes down easy, great price, overall a beer to by in large quantities for bbq's and partys

Serving type: can

05-26-2009 03:11:21 | More by tj4288

Stunner97

New Jersey

3.55/5  rDev +33.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4.5

Appearance- light golden yellow with a perfect white foamy head, slight carbonation on the glass

smell- corn grain and hops, not overwhelming but pleasant refreshing odor leaves you wanting first taste

Taste- slight malts and grains, decent bitter hop finish crisp light and refreshing flavor, very well balanced lager, enjoyable overall, refreshing as a macro lager can be

Mouthfeel- light thin bodied and easily palatable to drink, good slamming brew

Drinkability- Very highly drinkable, so refreshing crips and enjoyable a good example of the lager style, worth a try, OH CANADA!

Serving type: can

04-06-2009 23:38:55 | More by Stunner97

wiseguy142

New York

3/5  rDev +12.8%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Pours basically the same color as other macros- maybe a slight hint darker. The foamy head disappears exceptionally fast. Within seconds, leaving a stale beer/ apple juice looking surface on top. I'm a little sick so I'm not picking up much aroma- maybe a little apple juice, metal, and adjunct. Nothing unpleasant, though. Mouthfeel is a little more fuller bodied than some other adjunct lagers that corresponds with some of the slightly maltier/apple juice (I'm not sure why I'm getting so much of that from this beer..) like flavors. I enjoy drinking this, but I also do not find it in any way delicious. Yet there's nothing wrong with it as far as I can tell. No paper taste like Miller Lite. No metallic smell like Bud. This is a good perfectly average beer to judge other beers by IMO. It's basically just beer- take it or leave it.

Serving type: can

01-22-2009 07:31:06 | More by wiseguy142

puboflyons

New Hampshire

2.95/5  rDev +10.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3

This came from the 1 pint 8 fl. oz can marked 1-150-8-2334B.It pours a more golden yellow than pale yellow with a lot of puffy, white head and dissolves after about 2 minutes.

The aroma is slightly hopped but does not have that distinctive Canadian skunky scent that accompanies so many Canaian brews that I have tried over the years.

The mouth feel is medium and the taste has a distant feel of hops and malts but it is not an overpowering experience.

I tend to drink a lot of Labatt since it is generally cheaper around here than many US beers. They claim it is transported into the state from Canada every day. Maybe it is, which is why is comes across as fresher than Molson brews.

Serving type: can

01-06-2009 00:45:26 | More by puboflyons

billybob

Massachusetts

2.8/5  rDev +5.3%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

pours a very clear pale straw color about a one finger frothy white head and some light lace. odd cooked veggi smell. taste of corn with a very light mouthfeel and carbonation was good. it was left over beer that my daughter bought when she was here for christmas. so i thought i would try it but its not something i would buy.

Serving type: can

01-05-2009 20:02:54 | More by billybob

Devilsfan87

Pennsylvania

3.33/5  rDev +25.2%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

I bought this at a distributor in town for 18 pack for $15.99, bit pricey for what it is... the appearance is paleish yellow. The smell isn't very strong, or appealing for that matter, mostly corn. taste is refreshing, carbonation is marginal at best. Easy to power a few of these down while watching your favorite hockey team play after happy hour. Nothing special, but not bad either.

Serving type: can

12-30-2008 23:39:10 | More by Devilsfan87

TheTrevor

New York

2.63/5  rDev -1.1%
look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 4

I can't believe I'm just getting around to review this beer. I'm not usually in a very review-friendly setting whenever I imbibe it.

The beer pours like yellow-tinged water with a thin head. The smell is sweet corn malt with a little grass. The taste is sweet and a bit corny with a very clean finish. The mouthfeel is watery with weak carbonation. Look, this is a weak beer in taste and smell that is either meant to be consumed in large quantities or by people who don't know better. I guess there are worse things you can put in your mouth while watching a hockey game, but there's a lot more out there if you're willing to spend a little more money.

Serving type: can

12-24-2008 00:41:57 | More by TheTrevor

magictrokini

California

2.53/5  rDev -4.9%
look: 2 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

Pours clear yellow with a white head. Grainy, kind of wheaty aroma, with sugar and metal. Crisp, slightly sweet taste of corn and corn syrup. Bitter hop finish. Similar to Mexican beers, some beers taste better with your surroundings. This beer is highly average, can be the wrong kind of bitter, and will easily skunk. But, if drank during a hockey game, it becomes quite enjoyable. Go Wings!

Serving type: can

12-10-2008 17:28:47 | More by magictrokini

ThirstyBird

Germany

3.05/5  rDev +14.7%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Poured from a 12oz. can into a pint glass

A - Very pale yellow with a pure white head that falls to a skim layer. Some lacing.

S - Not a lot there. Some malt a little grassy herb. It smells a touch funky like it might be off.

T - Typical macro grain sweetness a touch of hop bitterness.

M/F - Smooth and lightly carbonated. Very light in body.

D - Obviously easily drinkable in texture but will bore most who really enjoy the best in beer.

Serving type: can

12-04-2008 01:27:51 | More by ThirstyBird

nasty15108

New York

2.88/5  rDev +8.3%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Poured from a 24oz can into a pilsener glass.

A - Crystal clear faint yellow color. Head of white foam that subsided into almost nothing. Decent carbonation.

S - Typical macro corn/grain aroma.

T - Slight maltiness, but not much else.

MF&D - Thin and watery, but it did have a very slightly creaminess. Pretty much what you would expect all around.

Serving type: can

12-03-2008 23:46:53 | More by nasty15108

Clydesdale

District of Columbia

2.63/5  rDev -1.1%
look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

A: Pours a crystal-clear pale yellow color with an effervescent, smallish white head with below average retention. No lacing to speak of.

S: Corn, grain, some faint grass and perhaps a bit of alcohol. Run of the mill macro aroma, really. Clean and basic.

T: Some light grain husk, then adjunct city. Definite, although not unpleasant, corn notes. Perhaps some rice as well. No real hop presence, just a tea-like finish with maybe some bland herbal flavor.

M: Clean, smooth, and moderate in body, with a slight dry finish. Very watery, however.

D: I have never understood the hype about Labatt. It's not even the best Canadian macro (Molson is actually rather good, in my opinion). It's better than your ultra-cheap Busch/Keystone/etc, but I'd take a Bud or High Life over this.

Serving type: can

11-28-2008 03:44:29 | More by Clydesdale

Spikester

Oregon

3.33/5  rDev +25.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

From a 24 ounce can. Pours pale amber with a modest head which quickly dissapates.
Aroma corny, some mild hops.
Taste is smooth, corny with a better than average amount of bitter hops. Beats PBR by a small amount.
Mouthfeel is O.K.
Drinkability is pretty good but only if very cold. Good choice when selection is limited.

Serving type: can

11-16-2008 05:55:09 | More by Spikester

BierFan

Michigan

3.43/5  rDev +28.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

Poured from a 24 ounce can into a tumbler glass.

Appearance: Decent white head. Clear yellow colored body.

Smell: Smell of pale malts. No skunk, no hops. It actually smells really good, I'm surprised.

Taste: Taste is of pale malts. No hops are present. Kind of a metallic taste.

Mouthfeel: Watery mouthfeel, but that's par for the course.

Drinkability: Pretty drinkable. This might be my new go to beer for places that have bad beer selections.

Serving type: can

10-19-2008 05:34:49 | More by BierFan

penguinjive7

New York

2.58/5  rDev -3%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Pours a pale golden color with about an inch of white head that dissipates quickly with no lacing.

The smell is rather weak and kind of skunky.

The taste is mostly of light, watery malt with the skunkiness that was present in the smell.

This beer is very light on the tongue with light carbonation and goes down pretty smoothly.

This is a very thin and watery brew that is as basic as it gets. Thant being said, it's not horrible as far as macros go.

Serving type: can

10-14-2008 20:46:07 | More by penguinjive7

JamesS

Indiana

3/5  rDev +12.8%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Pours the standard fizzy yellow color with a bit of nice head at first, but no real lacing. It has a good, sharp, scent, a little malty and a little skunky, nothing too strong, though. Good taste, a bit fizzy, slight spiciness, but mostly the malty lager flavor. Goes down fine. Overall, quite average for a macro; not bad, not good.

Serving type: can

09-28-2008 01:57:16 | More by JamesS

mobyfann

Ohio

2.53/5  rDev -4.9%
look: 3 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

Paid $0.99 for a 24 oz. can at Jungle Jim's...

The beer pours a head white head, golden base, limited retention and lacing on the glass. Aroma, what aroma? A touch of grain and that is it,... totally weak.

Taste adds a little more dimension from the aroma... slight corn-grain-malt action with a little sugar, decent in the mouth without any discomfort and at 5.0% abv a decent session beer.

Final Thought: Why drink this when PBR exists?

Serving type: can

09-21-2008 21:45:20 | More by mobyfann

LouieF

New York

3.5/5  rDev +31.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Appearance: I don't actually know...I've only had these from cans.
Smell: Slightly metallic with some malty sweetness.
Taste: Wow, totally not what I was expecting. Starts off bitter, much stronger than a regular american macro and finishes with some light sweetness. Hops are very present.
Mouthfeel: Not bad at all, pleasant carbonation. I wouldn't say that this is a "full bodied" beer but there is definitely something there.
Drinkability: Very easy...I could drink one after another. For what it is worth, this is a decent beer. I would hardly say that it is the best out there however if you are looking for a cheap beer with a decent taste this is the way to go. I'd also recommend eating it with some sort of beef.

Serving type: can

09-11-2008 22:41:04 | More by LouieF

BeerTaster

New York

2.35/5  rDev -11.7%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.5

Appearance straw in color with smale quickly disapating head. Smell some adjunents and malty sweetness. Taste sweet malt some corn and no hops. Mouthfeel light body mediem carbonation. Drinkability if its Ice cold and free I might have one or two its starts to loose its appeale after that.

Serving type: can

08-24-2008 03:27:48 | More by BeerTaster

klewis

Ohio

3.08/5  rDev +15.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A: Pours straw with a much larger than normal (for the style), foamy head. Decent sustain and light lacing.

S: A very light smell with a subtle corn aroma.

T: Light taste with balanced flavors of grain and adjuncts.

M: Crisp and light-bodied with moderate carbonation.

D: For the style, this one is quite nice. A light and non-offensive taste makes this one an easy drinker.

Serving type: can

08-18-2008 21:58:43 | More by klewis