Sugar Moon Maple Ale
Garrison Brewing Company
- From:
- Garrison Brewing Company
- Nova Scotia, Canada
- Style:
- Herb and Spice Beer
- ABV:
- 6.3%
- Score:
- 83
- Avg:
- 3.64 | pDev: 18.41%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 27
- Status:
- Inactive
- Rated:
- Nov 15, 2018
- Added:
- Apr 13, 2009
- Wants:
- 5
- Gots:
- 6
SCORE
83
Good
83
Good
Truly Canadian Ale brewed with Nova Scotia maple syrup from "Sugar Moon Farms" (www.sugarmoon.ca). The term was originally coined by Native Americans for the sugaring season, and this is definitely a brew to be enjoyed under a cold sugar moon!
21 IBU
21 IBU
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Reviewed by Parmesan from Colorado
3.74/5 rDev +2.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3.75
3.74/5 rDev +2.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3.75
L: Pours a dark red brown color with a creamy tan head that dissipates quickly with just a few specks of lacing.
S: Brown sugar and strong maple syrup, some roasted malt. Not very complex but quite an inviting aroma.
T: Sticky maple syrup mixed with some brown sugar, a bit of roasted malt. Some sweetness.
F: The body feels thinner than it should for this beer.
O: I like this beer, but the one thing that puts me off is the mouthfeel and body feels a bit too thin for the syrup.
Nov 15, 2018S: Brown sugar and strong maple syrup, some roasted malt. Not very complex but quite an inviting aroma.
T: Sticky maple syrup mixed with some brown sugar, a bit of roasted malt. Some sweetness.
F: The body feels thinner than it should for this beer.
O: I like this beer, but the one thing that puts me off is the mouthfeel and body feels a bit too thin for the syrup.
Reviewed by chinchill from South Carolina
4.49/5 rDev +23.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
4.49/5 rDev +23.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
On tap at the brewery
Creamy tan head over a deep copper body.
Wonderful aroma with hints of maple, toffee and vanilla.
The flavor is even better, with a clearer maple component and some nice roasted nuts.
Overall: Excellent, all natural, maple flavored ale. Best maple ale I've had.
Jun 06, 2016Creamy tan head over a deep copper body.
Wonderful aroma with hints of maple, toffee and vanilla.
The flavor is even better, with a clearer maple component and some nice roasted nuts.
Overall: Excellent, all natural, maple flavored ale. Best maple ale I've had.
Reviewed by Borbly from Canada ()
3.64/5 rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.64/5 rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Pours a clear, ruby body with a slight bit of pearly white head. The scent is very sweet with maple and brown sugar, and a bit of maltiness. The taste brings up malt and some slight maple sweetness, but it's hidden in a smooth way. Awesome maple beer, can't say I'd go for many more though.
Jun 04, 2016
Reviewed by PorterPro125 from Canada (NB)
3.95/5 rDev +8.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.95/5 rDev +8.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Serving Type: 650 mL Bottle
A- Pours a dark, Maple Syrup Amber colour. A thin cap of fizzy white head tapers off swiftly. No lacing.
S- Distinct smells of Maple. Maple syrup and primarily, maple candy. The aroma reminds me of my childhood when I visited a "Sugar Shack" where they made Maple Syrup. A little bit of biscuity malt comes through but mostly maple.
T- Again, the distinct flavour of maple candy. Biscuity malt also makes another appearance along with a slight bitterness to round out the sweetness.
M- Medium bodied and moderate carbonation. Seems to work fine here.
O- I haven't had too many Maple beers but this one is by far the best. Excellent Maple flavour and a hop presence that doesn't mess with the flavour. Delicious indeed.
May 11, 2016A- Pours a dark, Maple Syrup Amber colour. A thin cap of fizzy white head tapers off swiftly. No lacing.
S- Distinct smells of Maple. Maple syrup and primarily, maple candy. The aroma reminds me of my childhood when I visited a "Sugar Shack" where they made Maple Syrup. A little bit of biscuity malt comes through but mostly maple.
T- Again, the distinct flavour of maple candy. Biscuity malt also makes another appearance along with a slight bitterness to round out the sweetness.
M- Medium bodied and moderate carbonation. Seems to work fine here.
O- I haven't had too many Maple beers but this one is by far the best. Excellent Maple flavour and a hop presence that doesn't mess with the flavour. Delicious indeed.
Reviewed by Kremlock from Canada (ON)
4.23/5 rDev +16.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
4.23/5 rDev +16.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
A: Ruby in colour with hues of red. Pours a 1/4 inch head that quickly collapses to a thin film. Clear with no particles.
S: Holy maple. There are hints of maltyness, bread and lots of maple. Sort of pancakes or french toast.
T: A lot more malt character coming through. Bread/biscuit, grain, caramel and of course some lighter maple then in the smell. Some bitterness balances well the sweet flavours of the beer.
M: Well carbonated, clean palate. Not too sweet that it stays in the back. Clean dry finish.
O: Highly impressed with this beer as there is a great deal of balance with the grain, bitterness and sweetness. Not what you'd expect with the word "maple" in it.
Mar 19, 2013S: Holy maple. There are hints of maltyness, bread and lots of maple. Sort of pancakes or french toast.
T: A lot more malt character coming through. Bread/biscuit, grain, caramel and of course some lighter maple then in the smell. Some bitterness balances well the sweet flavours of the beer.
M: Well carbonated, clean palate. Not too sweet that it stays in the back. Clean dry finish.
O: Highly impressed with this beer as there is a great deal of balance with the grain, bitterness and sweetness. Not what you'd expect with the word "maple" in it.
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