Black Cat lager review
Submitted
by Darrell 'Bog Beast'
Billesberger
So
after a long absence, I’m back. The oilfield called my name and I had
to answer
it. So for the past few months I've been back and forth from my home in
Saskatchewan to the wonderful
world of oil in northern Alberta.
I felt like I was neglecting my duties to the UNOB and to you, the loyal readers. So here I am again!
Black
Cat lager, brewed by the Paddock Wood Brewing company in
Saskatoon, is a lacklustre attempt
at a darker beer. Yes, I do realise that this is the second offering
that I have
reviewed by this company. But as I'm writing this just as I got home,
it was
the only thing I had in the fridge to drink after a long drive. And it
IS Halloween
after all!
The label reads "A German-style black lager with a crisp, dry finish." Well in my professional opinion, I beg to differ. While having very little aftertaste, it seems to have no real strength of flavour at all.
I want to compare it to a watered-down Guinness: it has about the same caramel taste with a less distinctive flavour.
Now I don't wanna completely bash this local company, but it seems like something is missing. It seems I would be as well off drinking a glass of cold water with a bit of a beer flavour added.
With all that being said, if you are looking for beer that has little, if any, distinct flavour, try Black Cat. I can’t guarantee that you will enjoy it, but on the other hand, mine is just one opinion.
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