Kokanee - Labatt Brewing Company Ltd.

thehyperduck

Ontario (Canada)

3.25/5  rDev +24.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

While in Alberta a few years ago, I had the chance to try Kokanee Gold, which I remember enjoying somewhat. Unfortunately, the Gold version doesn't seem to exist east of Manitoba, so I've never actually had it since, and instead settled on some of the regular stuff.

473 mL tall-boy can. An aggressive pour produced a two-finger head, which quickly dissipated to lacing in a few minutes. The brew is a pale amber yellow colour - actually looks pretty good for what it is. The smell is pretty unimpressive - a bit hoppy, some alcohol.

The flavour is alright, as far as macro lagers go. There is nothing really offensive; it's rather crisp with a hoppy finish. Moderately high carbonation, and feels pretty thin in the mouth. It's quite easy to drink down as well. As far as macro lagers go, this is a pretty solid entry, but don't expect anything new or even particularly notable. At the same time, don't expect much of anything particularly bad either.

Serving type: can

04-01-2007 23:29:36 | More by thehyperduck

benbjb

Washington

3/5  rDev +14.9%

03-18-2013 05:13:18 | More by benbjb

yancot

Ontario (Canada)

2.25/5  rDev -13.8%

02-26-2013 20:41:40 | More by yancot

DaPan

Ontario (Canada)

2.25/5  rDev -13.8%

02-13-2013 12:36:47 | More by DaPan

Kloug

Quebec (Canada)

2.5/5  rDev -4.2%

02-07-2013 01:12:19 | More by Kloug

LooseMoose1978

North Carolina

2.75/5  rDev +5.4%

02-04-2013 01:19:49 | More by LooseMoose1978

Jameswoody

Montana

2.25/5  rDev -13.8%

01-26-2013 02:20:27 | More by Jameswoody

fivetime

Idaho

2.5/5  rDev -4.2%

01-22-2013 05:31:36 | More by fivetime

tbeckett

Ontario (Canada)

2.5/5  rDev -4.2%

01-18-2013 12:29:12 | More by tbeckett

sbarre

Ontario (Canada)

1.75/5  rDev -33%

11-25-2012 04:08:52 | More by sbarre

Will12

Ontario (Canada)

2/5  rDev -23.4%

11-07-2012 05:40:21 | More by Will12

LagerHOGGER

Alberta (Canada)

3/5  rDev +14.9%

10-26-2012 14:46:51 | More by LagerHOGGER

Iowacraft

Iowa

2.25/5  rDev -13.8%

09-10-2012 20:40:01 | More by Iowacraft

BierStein711

Illinois

2.48/5  rDev -5%
look: 4 | smell: 2 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5

Bland beer with a five finger fast reducing head

Similar to Coors Light in appearance,

Smells: malt, wet cereal, water

Taste: water, doesn't feel like a beer

Mouthfeel: thin, and watery

Overall, this was introduced to me as a local brew, so I had sought it out. It is watery, but it beats Bud Light or others in its class. Quite frankly, steer clear. Have a brown ale instead.from Big Rock if you happen to be in the City of Edmonton. I don't think anyone understands or appreciates craft brewing or micro brewing aside from the Big Rock brewing in town.

Serving type: on-tap

09-07-2012 15:06:43 | More by BierStein711

jsprain1

Minnesota

2.73/5  rDev +4.6%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5

A- Perfectly clear golden, yellow. Head is thick and white. Retention is mediocre.
S- The aroma is sweet grain, with a touch of just plain bread. The adjunct notes are there, but not overwhelming.
T- The same thing here. There isn't an abundance of flavor, which cuts both ways. It's not interesting but the adjunct flavors are low. Lightly sweet.
M- Very thin and watery. Really drinks easily.
O- Among the adjunct lagers, it's ok. Not bad, but it's not really noticable in any sense.

Serving type: can

08-22-2012 04:51:08 | More by jsprain1

sennin

Michigan

1.5/5  rDev -42.5%

08-13-2012 09:57:37 | More by sennin

grubefresh

Arizona

3.5/5  rDev +34.1%

08-08-2012 03:17:15 | More by grubefresh

MrTinnedPEach

Alberta (Canada)

2.75/5  rDev +5.4%

07-19-2012 05:02:49 | More by MrTinnedPEach

Alberta_Beer_Guy

Alberta (Canada)

3/5  rDev +14.9%

07-16-2012 00:44:02 | More by Alberta_Beer_Guy

TheBeermin

Saskatchewan (Canada)

2/5  rDev -23.4%

07-10-2012 01:55:34 | More by TheBeermin

bulldogops

Alberta (Canada)

2.75/5  rDev +5.4%

07-03-2012 23:50:52 | More by bulldogops

NV9

Ontario (Canada)

2.48/5  rDev -5%
look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2.5

Really not a lot to say about Kokanee. It's a light golden colour with little head that isn't going to stay around long. There isn't much on the nose at all, faint hops and corn. It tastes like a light beer, not a lot of flavour. Very watery, medium carbobation, goes down great on a hot day, works well as a thirst quencher, or if you want to take a couple beers down in a hurry, you're not drinking this for the taste of it, which isn't bad, just watered down and insignificat.

Serving type: bottle

06-25-2012 01:33:12 | More by NV9

rodrigueZflyingf0x

British Columbia (Canada)

2.25/5  rDev -13.8%

06-18-2012 06:01:34 | More by rodrigueZflyingf0x

DuckDodgers

Missouri

2.5/5  rDev -4.2%

06-11-2012 13:13:25 | More by DuckDodgers

snocntry

Washington

3.5/5  rDev +34.1%

05-30-2012 18:42:57 | More by snocntry