Loch Ness
Brasseurs R.J.

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From:
Brasseurs R.J.
 
Quebec, Canada
Style:
Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy
ABV:
6%
Score:
80
Avg:
3.41 | pDev: 13.49%
Reviews:
14
Ratings:
31
Status:
Active
Rated:
Aug 12, 2019
Added:
Jul 25, 2004
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  5
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Rated: 2.95 by ThinkAgain from Canada (ON)

Aug 12, 2019
 
Rated: 3.73 by Poljazz22 from Canada (QC)

Nov 18, 2018
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Reviewed by GingerFan from Canada (QC)

3.4/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3.25
Clear amber with a white head that disappeared quickly. Very low carbonation, somewhat off-putting. Fruity smell and taste, somewhat sweet as well. Overall decent.
Oct 07, 2017
 
Rated: 3.5 by rugene from Canada (QC)

Jul 02, 2017
 
Rated: 4.25 by Boo-urns from Canada (ON)

Dec 11, 2016
 
Rated: 3.71 by nyrblue2 from New York

Oct 23, 2016
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Reviewed by TheHammer from Canada (ON)

4.04/5  rDev +18.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 4.25
Appearance: Poured with a single finger of head that produced mild lacing but didn't stick around. The body is a beautiful deep brown with dark crimson notes. Sadly though only the thinest and mildest carbonation is present in the body.

Smell: Whiskey spiciness as toasted oak, caramel malt and a hint of smoke dominate the nose. Lighter vanilla, hazelnut and honey backs up the experience. Warming helps bring out the smell, but it stands well enough while cool.

Taste: Starts with a mild caramel malt that quickly amps up into a more robust toffee, oak and I can't help but think of a touch of rye spiciness. Finisihes off with a slight smokey bitter tap of herbal hops.

Mouthfeel: My biggest issue with this one is the carbonation is very, very low. The head disappeared and what little carbonation that is there doesn't seem to do much. It makes it kinda weird, because you don't really expect the level of potency being so high without the carbonation to help it. It strikes me as a bit of a fine line, but this isn't even approaching it. Transistioning is good though as is the toffee aftertaste that doesn't cling.

Drinkability: Very easy to drink and flavourful to stay interesting. The low carbonation makes it settle down very well and it's medium body makes it a solid offering.

Final Thoughts: A bit more carbonation is what keeps this beer from stepping it up to the next level. Apart from that, not a lot of complaints here. I actually thing this would go exceptionally well with haggis or any kind of organ meat which I actually wish I had with me after drinking this. Thumbs Up.
Jul 04, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by theDuck from Canada (QC)

Nov 25, 2015
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Reviewed by kevofficiel from Canada (QC)

3.56/5  rDev +4.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Lochness Scotch Ale from Brasseur R.J

I actually bought the mix pack with6 bottless in it. It got, Canon, Death Valley, and Lochness Scotch Ale for 10,49$ here in Montreal.

So the look of it: Nothing special Amber red and brown color. Light carbonation with no head in the glass

The smell of it: Spices, caramel and hops with a touch of vanilla

The taste of it: Not as much prononce on the smell.A bit watery, you got some roasted malt flavor, with a touch of caramel and on the aftertaste a touch of vanilla. Goes down really nicely not dry at all, feels again a bit watery. A bit disappointed on the taste. The smell was promising.

So overall would I recommend it ? Sure, this is not a terrible beer at all. Just there is nothing special about it.
Jul 31, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by Niceroad77 from Canada (BC)

Aug 04, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Socialiste from Canada (QC)

May 17, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by wax1480 from Canada (QC)

May 05, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by DaveR514 from Canada (QC)

May 30, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by DannyBaldoni from Canada (QC)

Apr 07, 2013
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Reviewed by Kremlock from Canada (ON)

4.13/5  rDev +21.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
A: Deep ruby colour with hints of orange. Poured a head that was 1/4 inch and then fell to nothing.

S: Caramel , hints of oak, a bit fruity but it's far in the background, toastiness present.

T: Caramel, hints of toast bread, nice bitterness that follows through.

M: Well carbonated, cleans up the palate. low to med bodied.

O: A great Wee Heavy by all standards.
Oct 23, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by djcreepshow from Canada (NS)

Aug 31, 2012
 
Rated: 3.75 by NightINgale from Russian Federation

Jul 23, 2012
 
Rated: 3.25 by EinWeizenbitte from California

Jun 19, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by oldp0rt from Canada (QC)

Mar 15, 2012
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Reviewed by flipper2gv from Canada (QC)

2.22/5  rDev -34.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 2
A: Perfectly translucent amber color with off white head. Very soapy looking. Not much retention but the color is great.

S: Smell of leather, nuts, light honey and caramel are the dominant elements. Some earthy hops. Toffee and that's it.

T: Right off the bat there is a kind of weird acidity going on in this beer. The malt elements aren't as present as expected. Fresh pear and over riped pineapple come to mind. Ends on a salty note.

M: Thin and watery with stingy carbonation. Doesn't fit.

O: Just avoid this, it's just bad.
Mar 03, 2012
Loch Ness from Brasseurs R.J.
Beer rating: 80 out of 100 with 31 ratings