Beer Reviews

Country

Type

Rating

Unibroue Blanche De Chambly
Pale gold with a subtle haze and a thick head built by a steady flow of fine bubbles. The aromas deliver a wonderful blend of citrus, clove, orange peel, and wheat in perfect measure. The palate echoes the nose offering more citrus and malt with complex notes of Asian pear, honey, coriander, and fresh bread yeast. Medium-bodied and ideally balanced with great length and elite refreshment. 5 Stars

Greenbar Lavender Bitters + Soda
Medium, burnt orange color with subtle, fine bubbles. Floral with lavender in the lead supported by jasmine and hibiscus with hints of allspice and sweet bark. The palate echoes the nose delivering a vibrant tea and spice-driven core with citrus accents that keep it refreshing. Not at all sweet with just enough sugar to give it a light mouthfeel. 4.5 Stars

Greenbar Un Rum + Cola
Light, golden/amber color with subtle, fine bubbles. The nose is filled with the scents of brown baking spices with supporting notes of citrus, vanilla, and molasses. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a spice-driven core with flavors of brown sugar and complex spice notes that surpass most colas we have tasted. Super refreshing and very satisfying. Don’t be shaken by the light color — this delivers bold flavors. 4.5 Stars

Lakefront Brewery Riverwest Stein NA
Brilliant, deep amber color with a thick, creamy white head. The aromatics offer scents of brown bread, toasted malt, honey, and a lovely splash of caramel. The palate echoes the nose delivering a roasted, caramel malt-driven core with accents of toasted nuts and enough hop bitterness to provide contrast and interest. Medium-bodied with ideal balance and length — a truly enjoyable NA. 4 Stars

Q Mixers Spectacular Tonic
Brilliant, crystal clear with a fine bead of bubbles. The nose is rather subtle with soft earthy tones coming through with hints of citrus. The palate delivers a more potent quinine punch than the nose would suggest giving the tonic any earthy, slightly tannic mouthfeel. Medium-bodied with a firm quinine grip. 3.5 Stars

Q Mixers Hibiscus Ginger Beer
Brilliant, bright ruby color with a constant stream of bubbles. The nose offers scents of ripe red berries with just a faint hint of ginger. The palate confirms the nose with a bit more ginger heat rising to meet the red fruits. Medium-bodied with a refreshing fizzy core and a sweet hibiscus floral fruitiness. 4 Stars

Q Mixers Ginger Beer
Pale straw color, slightly hazy with a constant stream of bubbles. The nose offers a punch of candied ginger with hints of pepper and chili. The palate echoes the nose delivering an even bigger, delicious ginger punch followed by a pleasingly fiery hit of chilies. Medium-bodied with a refreshing fizzy core and super spice accents. 4.5 Stars

Q Mixers Margarita Mix
Medium gold color, hazy with a light stream of bubbles. The nose is filled with the scent of Key Lime pie with a touch of honey. The palate echoes the nose delivering a semi viscous limeade-driven core with both sweet and tart lime notes. Medium-bodied with a serious punch of lime that remains with the addition of ice and Tequila. 4 Stars

Q Mixers Club Soda
Brilliant, crystal clear with a fine bead of bubbles. The nose is totally neutral. The palate is clean and refreshing with a distinctive note of salt and mineral. Light-bodied, perfectly clean, and ready for cocktails. 4 Stars

Q Mixers Sparkling Grapefruit
Brilliant, pink color with a constant stream of bubbles. The nose offers scents of ripe pink grapefruit with hints of citrus zest. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a grapefruit explosion with just enough natural sweetness to give it body. Medium-bodied with perfect balance and great grapefruit flavors. 4.5 Stars