Maple Shack Cream Ale
Granville Island Brewery

Maple Shack Cream AleMaple Shack Cream Ale
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From:
Granville Island Brewery
 
British Columbia, Canada
Style:
Cream Ale
ABV:
5%
Score:
82
Avg:
3.48 | pDev: 7.18%
Reviews:
3
Ratings:
18
Status:
Active
Rated:
Feb 25, 2018
Added:
Feb 16, 2015
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  11
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Rated: 3.5 by Pmicdee from Canada (ON)

Feb 25, 2018
 
Rated: 4.01 by GulDukat88 from New York

Jun 06, 2017
 
Rated: 3.08 by derdtheterd from Canada (AB)

Jan 04, 2017
 
Rated: 3.63 by cknoch from Canada (AB)

Dec 28, 2016
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Reviewed by Bunman3 from Canada (AB)

3.27/5  rDev -6%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
This has been a GIB staple for several years. At one point, it was a staple in our family. Unfortunately, it seems to have faded. Not sure if it's a function of my evolving taste or the generic streamlining of Granville, but this beer simply misses the mark. The signature maple flavors are lost in a metallic mush mash. Definitely a disappointment.
Oct 23, 2016
 
Rated: 3.12 by -chii- from Canada (QC)

Jul 05, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by jgunther71 from Illinois

Jun 25, 2016
 
Rated: 3.58 by EMV from Pennsylvania

Jun 24, 2016
 
Rated: 3.97 by Antg8989 from New Jersey

May 25, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by DamienI from Washington

Mar 04, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by frontalot from Washington

Feb 21, 2016
 
Rated: 3.4 by mistahmojoryan from Canada (SK)

Jan 08, 2016
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Reviewed by leaddog from Canada (AB)

3.18/5  rDev -8.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Appearance - Pours a copper red with two fingers of foamy cream coloured head.

Smell - biscuity malts is the predominant aroma, hint of earthy hops and hint of maple and grains.

Taste - Biscuity/toasty malts upfront with a mild earthy hop bitterness. The maple is lost in this brew.

Mouthfeel - Medium bodied with light to moderate carbonation. Finishes off-dry.

Overall - A mildly disappointing cream ale that boasts Quebec sugar shack flavour but doesn't live up to the hype. The cream ale base is good but the main ingredient; maple needs to shine through.
Nov 01, 2015
 
Rated: 3.35 by Svingjo from Canada (BC)

Sep 26, 2015
 
Rated: 3.71 by randylangford from Pennsylvania

Jun 25, 2015
 
Rated: 3.44 by SDRedDevil from California

Jun 16, 2015
 
Rated: 3.6 by Tivlavrie from Canada (AB)

Mar 14, 2015
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Reviewed by GoHabsGo from Canada (ON)

3.25/5  rDev -6.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Under the Bridge Series. This malty, smooth maple cream ale has a hint of maple syrup, with a mild hop bitterness. It’s a tribute to both Quebec’s legendary sugar shacks, and the tin roofs that littered the island back in the day.

Tasting Notes - Caramel malt with light hop bitterness, balances the malt flavours with hints of maple without being sweet.
Feb 16, 2015
Maple Shack Cream Ale from Granville Island Brewery
Beer rating: 82 out of 100 with 18 ratings