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Before I leave for my Winter Holiday, I decided to review this winter warmer from Wychwood. Named after the famous catchphrase from Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol", Bah Humbug! is a smooth and full-flavoured spiced ale. Enjoy the Holidays! GradingScale: 1: Undrinkable 2-3: Not enough flavour; does not deserve to be in its style 4-5: Below average; some flavours; drinkable 6: Average, decent beer 7: Above average, pretty good beer; lacks a few aspects still 8: Very good beer; solid performer for ...

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Another great beer I brought from NYC. A proper Russian Imperial Stout, this was also my first Colorado beer. Grading Scale: 1: Undrinkable 2-3: Not enough flavour; does not deserve to be in its style 4-5: Below average; some flavours; drinkable 6: Average, decent beer 7: Above average, pretty good beer; lacks a few aspects still 8: Very good beer; solid performer for its style; a "go-to" beer 9: Very good, much better than others in its style; only a small step from being perfect 10 ...

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This delicious German abbey doppelbock had been recommended to me even before I bought it. I've got to say this might change my whole perspective on this style of beer. Highly recommended and enjoyable. Grading Scale: 1: Undrinkable 2-3: Not enough flavour; does not deserve to be in its style 4-5: Below average; some flavours; drinkable 6: Average, decent beer 7: Above average, pretty good beer; lacks a few aspects still 8: Very good beer; solid performer for its style; a "go-to" beer 9 ...

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My friend Vitali and I reunite in Toronto to try and review Chimay Premiere. I've been meaning to try this acclaimed and authentic Trappist dubbel ale for quite some time now, and the times were finally right. For our first Chimay, this was very good. Chimay Red is not currently available in Quebec. For more info on the beer, check out: www.chimay.com GradingScale: 1: Undrinkable 2-3: Not enough flavour; does not deserve to be in its style 4-5: Below average; some flavours; drinkable 6 ...

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Please welcome Boris the Barbarian, a true Russian man from the woods, who will tell you about the beverages he stays alive on. In the first video Boris will talk briefly about Jagermeister and it's qualities.

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Zis iz ze first Russian-style beer review, wiz a special co-host, Vitali. Inspired by the lame Hollywood-conceived Russian stereotypes, as well as by real Russian accents. Don't take this seriously, though everything we say about the beer is still 100% true! Stick to good beer!

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Rogue Brutal Bitter is an American take on the English ESB style. For some reason I had been holding on to this bomber bottle since late May. This is a good beer all around, but in my opinion it still lacks some characteristics of at true ESB. Grading Scale: 1: Undrinkable 2-3: Not enough flavour; does not deserve to be in its style 4-5: Below average; some flavours; drinkable 6: Average, decent beer 7: Above average, pretty good beer; lacks a few aspects still 8: Very good beer; solid ...

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Innis & Gunn Original is an exciting oak-aged ale that can interest any beer lover. I've been acquaintained with this beer for a while now, and I'm glad I finally got to reviewing it. Grading Scale: 1: Undrinkable 2-3: Not enough flavour; does not deserve to be in its style 4-5: Below average; some flavours; drinkable 6: Average, decent beer 7: Above average, pretty good beer; lacks a few aspects still 8: Very good beer; solid performer for its style; a "go-to" beer 9: Very good, much better ...

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Another American beer I picked up in Ottawa. Southern Tier Porter is a rich full-flavoured porter that can very well represent its style, and all of its main characteristics. GradingScale: 1: Undrinkable 2-3: Not enough flavour; does not deserve to be in its style 4-5: Below average; some flavours; drinkable 6: Average, decent beer 7: Above average, pretty good beer; lacks a few aspects still 8: Very good beer; solid performer for its style; a "go-to" beer 9: Very good, much better than ...

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The third and final pumpkin beer review for this year. It also happens to be my third beer from the Toronto Great Lakes Brewery. A good tasty pumpkin ale, with just enough spice and pumpkin flavour. My new ratebeer profile: www.ratebeer.com My beeradvocate profile: beeradvocate.com GradingScale: 1: Undrinkable 2-3: Not enough flavour; does not deserve to be in its style 4-5: Below average; some flavours; drinkable 6: Average, decent beer 7: Above average, pretty good beer; lacks a few ...

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