Ides of March 2018: Upper Canada Repatriation Lager
Henderson Brewing Company
- From:
- Henderson Brewing Company
- Ontario, Canada
- Style:
- American Lager
- ABV:
- 6%
- Score:
- +6 ratings needed
- Avg:
- 3.44 | pDev: 6.1%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 2
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Apr 19, 2018
- Added:
- Mar 10, 2018
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 0
NO SCORE
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Every time we give a tour at the brewery, we recognize the pioneers of microbrewing in the 80’s who ushered in the era of great beers we’re enjoying today. Some of them, like Brick and Sleeman, are still around; others, such as Connors and Upper Canada, seem to have all but disappeared over time.
One day, we were musing (over a beer, of course) about how great it would be to brew one of those pioneering beers ourselves. Upper Canada came to mind as one of “the originals,” since it was instantly appreciated by beer-drinkers back before there was a real craft movement. They sort of paved the way, as they rebelled against the sameness of the big breweries. So we called up Sleeman (who today brews Upper Canada in limited quantities) and asked if we could bring Upper Canada back to Toronto, and make it only a few kilometres from where it was originally brewed.
Amazingly, they said ‘sure,’ and so we present Upper Canada Repatriation. A classic ‘rebellious’ recipe first brewed on Atlantic Avenue in Liberty Village in 1987. With a 6% ABV, a light orange colour, mild aroma and a velvety mouthfeel, this beer is a fitting tribute to the pioneers who brewed it first.
This one was a real pleasure to brew. Big thanks to Sleeman and all the ex-Upper Canada folks who helped us dial in the recipe.
One day, we were musing (over a beer, of course) about how great it would be to brew one of those pioneering beers ourselves. Upper Canada came to mind as one of “the originals,” since it was instantly appreciated by beer-drinkers back before there was a real craft movement. They sort of paved the way, as they rebelled against the sameness of the big breweries. So we called up Sleeman (who today brews Upper Canada in limited quantities) and asked if we could bring Upper Canada back to Toronto, and make it only a few kilometres from where it was originally brewed.
Amazingly, they said ‘sure,’ and so we present Upper Canada Repatriation. A classic ‘rebellious’ recipe first brewed on Atlantic Avenue in Liberty Village in 1987. With a 6% ABV, a light orange colour, mild aroma and a velvety mouthfeel, this beer is a fitting tribute to the pioneers who brewed it first.
This one was a real pleasure to brew. Big thanks to Sleeman and all the ex-Upper Canada folks who helped us dial in the recipe.
Recent ratings and reviews.
Reviewed by TerryW from Canada (ON)
3.08/5 rDev -10.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3
3.08/5 rDev -10.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3
Clear coppery colour, good head settling to a ring and partial film. Nose is sweet malt hiding away some flowery hops. More caramel malt to taste, a rather sweet brew. Hops are rather harsh and don't quite mesh with the rest of the beer. Metallic or chemical bite in the finish that grates somehow. No harmony here, too sweet, an odd bite and finish. Too many flaws. No.
Apr 19, 2018
Reviewed by taxandbeerguy from Canada (ON)
3.64/5 rDev +5.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.64/5 rDev +5.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
473 ml can served well chilled into a pint glass. Canned march 2, 2018 and an LCBO purchase for about $3.35 CDN.
Appearance - Clear and rich golden color with bronze hues. An impressive two fingers of loose white head are poured with great spidery lacing and impressive head retention. Not a lot of visible carbonation.
Smell - Leafy and floral initially with suggestion of sweet citrus underneath, getting melon and mango with some caramel malt. The fruitiness reminds me of an ESB, but in a different and hard to describe way. Orchard fruits and berries come into play too.
Taste - Quite fruity with dark fruits taking the lead, with suggestions of melon interspersed. Fairly malt forward as well. I get some little taste of harsh alcoholic booziness at the end with that buttery diacetyl flavor. A bit too much sweetness to be easy drinking.
Mouthfeel - Impressive as despite being full flavored, the carbonation is rather soft and delicate, leading to a bit of a sticky sipper of a lager.
Overall - A pretty good and interesting lager that drinks like some of the stronger English style ales on the market. Interesting and could be great with a touch of refinement.
Mar 28, 2018Appearance - Clear and rich golden color with bronze hues. An impressive two fingers of loose white head are poured with great spidery lacing and impressive head retention. Not a lot of visible carbonation.
Smell - Leafy and floral initially with suggestion of sweet citrus underneath, getting melon and mango with some caramel malt. The fruitiness reminds me of an ESB, but in a different and hard to describe way. Orchard fruits and berries come into play too.
Taste - Quite fruity with dark fruits taking the lead, with suggestions of melon interspersed. Fairly malt forward as well. I get some little taste of harsh alcoholic booziness at the end with that buttery diacetyl flavor. A bit too much sweetness to be easy drinking.
Mouthfeel - Impressive as despite being full flavored, the carbonation is rather soft and delicate, leading to a bit of a sticky sipper of a lager.
Overall - A pretty good and interesting lager that drinks like some of the stronger English style ales on the market. Interesting and could be great with a touch of refinement.
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