Boréale IPA
Brasseurs Du Nord Inc.

Boréale IPABoréale IPA
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From:
Brasseurs Du Nord Inc.
 
Quebec, Canada
Style:
American IPA
Ranked #3,170
ABV:
6.2%
Score:
83
Ranked #23,576
Avg:
3.67 | pDev: 11.72%
Reviews:
21
Ratings:
97
Status:
Active
Rated:
Nov 27, 2023
Added:
Jun 07, 2012
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  24
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Ratings by hoppy_tom:
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Rated by hoppy_tom from Canada (QC)

4/5  rDev +9%

Mar 28, 2014
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.18 by Bitburger from Vermont

Nov 27, 2023
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Reviewed by mwrseeley from Canada (ON)

4.01/5  rDev +9.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
This is my go-to beer when I travel through La belle province. I always have to remind myself that Boréale has slightly more alcohol, at 6.2%, than a typical session beer. The malt and hops are nicely balanced. It is quite delicious. Is it filtered? It is definitely on the hazy side. Head retention is good. Pick up a case the next time you are in Quebec. If you enjoy unpretentious IPAs, I think you will enjoy Boréale. By the way, it pairs magnificently with a sharp cheddar or earthy blue cheese.
Sep 11, 2022
 
Rated: 3.75 by atlbravsrno1 from Maine

Sep 25, 2021
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Reviewed by johnnnniee from New Hampshire

3.83/5  rDev +4.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Can from the Packie
Pours a lightly hazy light gold in color with a frothy off white head that persists. Pine resin and light pithy citrus with a solid bready toasty maltiness. Nice
Mar 16, 2021
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Reviewed by puboflyons from New Hampshire

3.58/5  rDev -2.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
From a 16 oz. can dated Aug 02 2020. Sampled Sept 11, 2020. Mine is called the Boreale IPA du Nord Est. maybe a slightly different brew.

Orange-amber pour with a quick lasting fizzy white head. Mostly opaque.

The aroma emits many tropical fruit and citrus characters with a hint of melon and a lower profile grain sensation.

The mouthfeel is medium and smooth with a kind of palate burning character.

Quick sweet taste quickly evolves into a biting tropical and fruity character with maybe some pepper spice to heat things up. Clean finish.
Sep 11, 2020
 
Rated: 3.88 by gbiello from Massachusetts

Aug 24, 2020
 
Rated: 3.14 by freeone3000 from Canada (QC)

Jul 28, 2020
 
Rated: 3 by boszormeny from Canada (ON)

Mar 21, 2020
 
Rated: 3.77 by BKotch from Texas

Aug 12, 2019
 
Rated: 3.99 by ScottP from New Hampshire

Jul 31, 2019
 
Rated: 3.94 by benjaminsa from Vermont

Jul 26, 2019
 
Rated: 3.74 by metter98 from New York

Jul 20, 2019
 
Rated: 3.5 by Noelito76 from New York

May 26, 2019
 
Rated: 3.68 by SSS from Canada (QC)

Apr 30, 2019
 
Rated: 4 by matthieu_xyz from France

Mar 17, 2019
 
Rated: 3.9 by osheamatth from New York

Jan 31, 2019
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Reviewed by TheBierdimpfe from Canada (QC)

3.12/5  rDev -15%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3
Medium: Capped.
Opacity: Hazy with a veil of yeast.
Color: Amber with low activity.
Head: Slightly creamy and foamy beige 2 finger.
Legs: Decent with moderate swirl reaction.
Smell: Orange/Butter.
Taste: Caramel/Apricot.
Feel: Leafy/Sugary.
Body: Oily and smooth medium to full.
Carbonation: Average.
Overall: High caramel profile, overly accessible. Basic quality.

Visual 6.5/10 - Flavors 5/10 - Sensations 5.5/10 - Balance 6/10 -
Freshness 7/10 - Intensity 5/10 - Complexity 5/10 - Appreciation 5/10
Jan 15, 2019
 
Rated: 3.71 by bryanzk from Canada (ON)

Oct 31, 2018
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Reviewed by Alexc11 from Canada (QC)

3.45/5  rDev -6%
look: 4 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Pretty much meets the requirements for an IPA. Hazy gold colour body with medium lace. There's a lingering aroma I can't quite put my finger on but I'm not a fan of whatever it is - the closest I can come up with is malt vinegary. Malty and hoppy balanced off with a little citrus. Moderate bitterness and carbonation. Strange beer in the sense I don't like the smell but the taste is fine.
Sep 05, 2018
Boréale IPA from Brasseurs Du Nord Inc.
Beer rating: 83 out of 100 with 97 ratings