The Ugly
Henderson Brewing Company
- From:
- Henderson Brewing Company
- Ontario, Canada
- Style:
- Belgian Dark Strong Ale
- ABV:
- 8.4%
- Score:
- +5 ratings needed
- Avg:
- 3.25 | pDev: 16.92%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 3
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Jan 12, 2019
- Added:
- Oct 04, 2018
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 2
NO SCORE
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Collaboration with BrewDog
To celebrate the launch of 'The Ugly,' we invited Brew Dog to our place for a tap takeover, and they brought some beers never before tasted in Canada!
Back in 1978, Toronto's burgeoning punk rock scene was turning this somewhat conservative town on its head. At the forefront of the phenomenon was 'The Ugly,' formed by Sam Ugly and fronted by the now sadly-departed Mike Nightmare. A true hooligan, Nightmare notoriously told one CBC reporter that "if I wasn't in rock 'n' roll, you guys would be lying on the floor right now and I'd be stealing your wallets." This wasn't just talk — Nightmare had done hard time and the group had to advertise their shows without showing pictures of themselves, such was the frontman's relationship with Toronto's finest.
In keeping with this genuinely underground ethos, The Ugly took to "pirating" gigs. This tactic involved showing up unannounced at other shows, only to jump on stage to seize the gear between scheduled groups and knock out their own sets without bothering to ask permission. Such shenanigans went spectacularly sideways in fall of '77, when the band showed up at a festival they had been barred from, intending to kick the Viletones off stage and commandeer their set. After throwing a burning guitar at their rivals, the Ugly managed to play for perhaps a minute before everything collapsed into a riotous brawl between bands, bikers, punks and fans.
Frustrated by their lack of headway, the band soon split up without a single release, although further acrimony followed when Nightmare released a 1978 power-pop 45 with a new line-up trading under the name. It's a decent single, but far from what had made the outfit their fearsome reputation. A later incarnation of the band, with former Dream Dates frontman Greg Dick taking over from Nightmare (RIP), was active in recent years, even releasing a 45 in the rawer, tougher early tradition.
This collaboration with Brew Dog is a salute to those lively days, when Toronto the Good lost its innocence in the first local eruption of punk rock.
26 IBU
To celebrate the launch of 'The Ugly,' we invited Brew Dog to our place for a tap takeover, and they brought some beers never before tasted in Canada!
Back in 1978, Toronto's burgeoning punk rock scene was turning this somewhat conservative town on its head. At the forefront of the phenomenon was 'The Ugly,' formed by Sam Ugly and fronted by the now sadly-departed Mike Nightmare. A true hooligan, Nightmare notoriously told one CBC reporter that "if I wasn't in rock 'n' roll, you guys would be lying on the floor right now and I'd be stealing your wallets." This wasn't just talk — Nightmare had done hard time and the group had to advertise their shows without showing pictures of themselves, such was the frontman's relationship with Toronto's finest.
In keeping with this genuinely underground ethos, The Ugly took to "pirating" gigs. This tactic involved showing up unannounced at other shows, only to jump on stage to seize the gear between scheduled groups and knock out their own sets without bothering to ask permission. Such shenanigans went spectacularly sideways in fall of '77, when the band showed up at a festival they had been barred from, intending to kick the Viletones off stage and commandeer their set. After throwing a burning guitar at their rivals, the Ugly managed to play for perhaps a minute before everything collapsed into a riotous brawl between bands, bikers, punks and fans.
Frustrated by their lack of headway, the band soon split up without a single release, although further acrimony followed when Nightmare released a 1978 power-pop 45 with a new line-up trading under the name. It's a decent single, but far from what had made the outfit their fearsome reputation. A later incarnation of the band, with former Dream Dates frontman Greg Dick taking over from Nightmare (RIP), was active in recent years, even releasing a 45 in the rawer, tougher early tradition.
This collaboration with Brew Dog is a salute to those lively days, when Toronto the Good lost its innocence in the first local eruption of punk rock.
26 IBU
Recent ratings and reviews.
Rated by Pmicdee from Canada (ON)
3.5/5 rDev +7.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.5/5 rDev +7.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Jan 11 2019
Jan 12, 2019
Reviewed by TerryW from Canada (ON)
3.52/5 rDev +8.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.52/5 rDev +8.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Dark cola brown with a short head that quickly fades away to a film, leaves some good lace early on. Nose is dark fruit. Same to taste, sweet but not to the point of being treacly. Not particularly boozy for its ABV. Like a light weight Chimay, I suppose. Drinkable. unremarkable.
Day 7 of an Advent beer calendar from Lost Trade Craft Beer Club.
Dec 10, 2018Day 7 of an Advent beer calendar from Lost Trade Craft Beer Club.
Reviewed by quadmad from Canada (ON)
3.21/5 rDev -1.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
3.21/5 rDev -1.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
$73 ml can from the LCBO for $3.70. Pours a very dark brown. No light penetration. Head dissipates quickly. Nothing special about the smell or taste. Good solid brew with average quality,
Oct 28, 2018
Rated by CalbertAmu from Canada (ON)
2.21/5 rDev -32%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.75
2.21/5 rDev -32%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.75
A little too sweet for me. High ABV is the only plus.
Oct 23, 2018
Reviewed by taxandbeerguy from Canada (ON)
3.81/5 rDev +17.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.81/5 rDev +17.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Review from notes. 473ml can served fairly cold into a Chimay chalice. LCBO purchase for under $4 CDN.
Appearance - Very dark brown, near black in color. Half finger of thin light tan head sits on top. Sparse lacing but good retention time. Some loose sediment is poured and sinks to the bottom of the glass.
Smell - Dark fruits, a little roastiness and nuttiness.
Taste - Pretty close to the smell, a touch too sweet with lots of roasted malts but flavors of figs, prunes and light spices make a pretty tasty brew.
Mouthfeel - Heavy bodied, a little fizzy, not bad for the style.
Overall - A pretty good SBDA, not on par with the titans of Belgium (plus Unibroue & Ommegang), but stacks up reasonably well against the limited local competition. Would probably enjoy another... if i can find it.
Oct 21, 2018Appearance - Very dark brown, near black in color. Half finger of thin light tan head sits on top. Sparse lacing but good retention time. Some loose sediment is poured and sinks to the bottom of the glass.
Smell - Dark fruits, a little roastiness and nuttiness.
Taste - Pretty close to the smell, a touch too sweet with lots of roasted malts but flavors of figs, prunes and light spices make a pretty tasty brew.
Mouthfeel - Heavy bodied, a little fizzy, not bad for the style.
Overall - A pretty good SBDA, not on par with the titans of Belgium (plus Unibroue & Ommegang), but stacks up reasonably well against the limited local competition. Would probably enjoy another... if i can find it.
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