Sleeman Honey Brown Lager
Sleeman Breweries Ltd.

Sleeman Honey Brown LagerSleeman Honey Brown Lager
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From:
Sleeman Breweries Ltd.
 
Ontario, Canada
Style:
American Amber / Red Lager
Ranked #86
ABV:
5.2%
Score:
69
Ranked #28,072
Avg:
2.97 | pDev: 20.54%
Reviews:
145
Ratings:
321
Status:
Active
Rated:
Aug 19, 2023
Added:
Aug 22, 2001
Wants:
  5
Gots:
  61
Smooth Sleeman Honey Brown Lager is brewed in the tradition of cottage breweries at the turn of the century. Some might think the tradition is outdated; we just think we got it right the first time.
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Ratings by PorterPro125:
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Reviewed by PorterPro125 from Canada (NB)

3.77/5  rDev +26.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
Although I really enjoy all of the beers that Sleeman produces, this one really stands out from the pack.

A- A very nice, honey like reddish-brown hue. Quite enticing to say the least. It poured with a 1/2 finger head that dissipated fairly quick. Minimal lacing on the glass.

S- The smell of this lager is very dark in nature. A little bit of roastiness with some bread notes mixed in.

T- Despite the fact that the bottle is completely clear, there is no skunky notes to be found here. The taste is bar none the best, most sessionable beer that Sleeman makes. It displays some beautiful brown sugar notes with a slight hop characteristic that makes it that much better. If you aren't into sweeter beers, I would shy away.

M- Very smooth beer with excellent carbonation. You know its good stuff when it doesn't feel like a soft drink in your mouth : P

O- If you seek a very well rounded session beer that pleases the palate, don't hesitate; pick this one up and chances are you won't be disappointed.
Aug 15, 2013
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 2.22 by MakerMachiav from England

Aug 19, 2023
 
Rated: 2.84 by TrashPanda93 from Canada (SK)

May 30, 2023
 
Rated: 3.46 by biteme398 from New York

Jan 09, 2023
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Rated by NicolaiMacKenzie from Canada (ON)

4.45/5  rDev +49.8%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
A great amber lager!
Nov 13, 2022
 
 
Rated: 2.75 by boszormeny from Canada (ON)

Mar 30, 2021
 
Rated: 3.31 by Electros from Canada (ON)

Feb 20, 2021
 
Rated: 3.6 by Roejogan from Canada (BC)

Dec 27, 2020
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Rated by davidward from Florida

2/5  rDev -32.7%
look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2
A little sweet for me.
Dec 26, 2020
 
Rated: 3.12 by Coronaeus from Canada (ON)

Jan 01, 2020
 
Rated: 3.43 by LocalBeerGuy from Canada (SK)

Oct 14, 2019
 
Rated: 3.66 by PJCVSI

Sep 24, 2019
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Reviewed by TheBierdimpfe from Canada (QC)

3.08/5  rDev +3.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.75
Medium: Capped, stange glass.
Opacity: Clear with a slight veil.
Color: Dark golden caramel with low activity.
Head: Foamy and moderately creamy beige 2 finger.
Legs: Okay with decent swirl reaction.
Smell: Butterscotch/Walnuts/Biscuits.
Taste: Barley/Apricot/Honey/Herbal.
Feel: Toasty/Syrupy/Leafy.
Body: Light to medium slick.
Carbonation: Light prickly, mild crisp.
Overall: Light adjuncts, moderate diacetyl. Below average quality sugary honey brown lager.

Visual 6/10 - Flavors 5.5/10 - Sensations 4/10 - Balance 4/10 -
Freshness 5/10 - Intensity 4/10 - Complexity 4/10 - Appreciation 4.5/10
May 22, 2019
 
Rated: 4.26 by Intetsu from Canada (BC)

Mar 02, 2019
 
Rated: 3 by toddsschneider from Canada (QC)

Feb 12, 2019
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Rated by ewpass from Canada (PE)

2.71/5  rDev -8.8%
look: 3.25 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5
Clear amber with a medium but fizzy head. Sweet honey & corn nose. Sweet, light body. High, high carbonation. Not a fan.
Jan 13, 2019
 
Rated: 3.41 by Blood_eagle83 from Canada (QC)

Nov 03, 2018
 
Rated: 4.47 by agreenemma from Canada (BC)

Aug 28, 2018
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Reviewed by arini10 from Oregon

2.3/5  rDev -22.6%
look: 2.75 | smell: 2 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.25
Very simple and straight forward. There isn't much depth but it isn't offensive. Not overly sweet but very clear honey flavor. The smell is almost nonexistent but represent the malt profile clearly. Boring and without any hint of hops. The taste is distinctly honey, but otherwise indistinct from other cheap brown ales. The mouthfeel is, in my opinion, the most disappointing. I feel as though i am drinking a cream soda, not a beer. The cream soda analogy extends to the appearance as well.
Aug 19, 2018
Sleeman Honey Brown Lager from Sleeman Breweries Ltd.
Beer rating: 69 out of 100 with 321 ratings