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Labatt Canadian Ale / Labatt 50
Labatt Brewing Company Ltd.
- From:
- Labatt Brewing Company Ltd.
- Ontario, Canada
- Style:
- American Blonde Ale
Ranked #380 - ABV:
- 5%
- Score:
- 70
Ranked #27,972 - Avg:
- 3.01 | pDev: 20.6%
- Reviews:
- 113
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Tuesday at 12:55 AM
- Added:
- Oct 24, 2001
- Wants:
- 9
- Gots:
- 34
John and Hugh Labatt, grandsons of founder John K. Labatt, launched Labatt 50 in 1950 to commemorate 50 years of partnership. The first light-tasting ale introduced in Canada, Labatt 50 was Canada's best-selling beer until 1979 when, with the increasing popularity of lagers, it was surpassed by Labatt Blue. Labatt 50 is fermented using a special ale yeast, in use at Labatt since 1933. Specially-selected North American hops and a good balance of dryness, complemented by a fruity taste, provide Labatt 50 with all the distinguishing features of a true ale.
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Reviewed by DimitriosOtis
4.22/5 rDev +40.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.22/5 rDev +40.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Recently re-introduced to this on tap at a local tavern where it has been "traditionally" served---I have to say I was quite impressed. Colour was darker than I expected--just a slight more brown hue than the typical "golden" ale colour. Nice balance of sweet and (mild) hop. But the big "good news" was that there were no off tastes or odours---which is rare in commercial brands (and even far too many "craft" brews). Wish the white foam had stayed more than a few seconds. As someone who has retreated to pretty much only-Euro (I like clean-tasting beer and am hyper-sensitive to skunk), I will order this again no problem.
Tuesday at 12:55 AMReviewed by KP7 from Massachusetts
3.25/5 rDev +8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
3.25/5 rDev +8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
Pours straw yellow with a two-finger white head that dissipates quickly. Aromas of mild grain and a hint of hops. Taste is the same with some sweetness and a fleeting hint of yeast esters. Light-bodied and smooth. Overall not too bad for what it is.
Jan 25, 2024Reviewed by Tony787 from Canada (ON)
3.25/5 rDev +8%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
3.25/5 rDev +8%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
I bought a can at the beer store in Ontario 473ml at 5%
Poured a 1 finger head into glass
I remember this beer when I was 15 years old drinking it out of a stumby bottle easy drinking ale its actually pretty good the brewery should come out with the stumby bottles again it would be great
Cheers
Dec 20, 2021Poured a 1 finger head into glass
I remember this beer when I was 15 years old drinking it out of a stumby bottle easy drinking ale its actually pretty good the brewery should come out with the stumby bottles again it would be great
Cheers
Rated by Mysticmage from Canada (ON)
2.75/5 rDev -8.6%
look: 2.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.75
2.75/5 rDev -8.6%
look: 2.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.75
If you have to go with the Canadian Big three then this is ok entry point
Jun 16, 2018Rated by davidward from Florida
2/5 rDev -33.6%
look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2
2/5 rDev -33.6%
look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2
Your typical mainstream North American lager.
Jul 12, 2017Reviewed by NordicHermit from Canada (ON)
3/5 rDev -0.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
3/5 rDev -0.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Lived in London for a year at the turn of the millennium, and even partied in Huron County, and for some reason never tried this until today. 473ml can. Decent lingering head, smells of grains, taste was a bit more complex than your average micro adjunct. Went down easy. Will purchase again.
May 27, 2017
Labatt Canadian Ale / Labatt 50 from Labatt Brewing Company Ltd.
Beer rating:
70 out of
100 with
219 ratings
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