Beer Testing - Round 25 (B.C. Summer Classic 2)

Relaxing at home on a Friday evening with the fams, some bbq, and a few brews..

Defending Champ

Name: Asahi "The Master" Pilsner

Origin: Tokyo, Japan

Alcohol: 5.5%

Price: USD2.55/can USD0.73/100mL

Ten straight wins and still going strong with a score of 8.95/10.

Challenger 1

Name: Czechvar

Origin: Czech Republic

Alcohol: 5%

Price: USD2.49/bottle USD0.50/100mL

One word - Stinky!  Nice golden colour, but beer's not meant just to be looked at.  Not much flavour,  pretty watery, and slightly fizzy.  Final score 4.4/10.

Challenger 2

Name: Erdinger Weissbier (Wheat Beer)

Origin: Germany

Alcohol: 5.3%

Price: USD3.03/bottle USD0.62/100mL

Good head of foam.  Decent mouthfeel.  No bite or bad aftertaste.  Could have a bit more flavour, but generally a good summer beer.  Not bad.  Final score 7.8/10.

Challenger 3

Name: Whistler Brewing Co. Pineapple Express Wheat Beer

Origin: Whistler, B.C.

Alcohol: 5%

Price: USD5.61/bottle USD0.86/100mL

Fruity sweet and fizzy like a soda, with a strong pineapple aftertaste.  Kind of like a shandy.  Not really my thing.  Final score 6.9/10.

Challenger 4

Name: Duchy Originals from Waitrose Old Ruby Ale

Origin: Oxfordshire, England

Alcohol: 5%

Price: USD3.41/bottle USD0.68/100mL

Waitrose is the U.K. equivalent of President's Choice, so I wasn't expecting a whole lot.  Surprisingly though, it had a nice caramel colour and taste.  I'm not sure how much added benefit the 'organic' component had (and honestly, I doubt most beer drinkers care).  But overall, I liked it.  Pass the Duchy (sorry, had to throw in that 80's U.K. music reference). Final score 7.35/10.

Challenger 5

Name: Russell Brewing IP'eh!

Origin: Surrey, B.C.

Alcohol: 6.5%

Price: 

All through elementary school and jr. high, one of my best friends was Mark Russell.  My memories of going over to his house: playing Dungeons & Dragons, shooting bow & arrows in his backyard, his older brother Pete's drum set (he was in a band), his jovial German mom always stuffing our faces with snacks, and his dad experimenting with home brew kits.  Well that beer hobby eventually turned into a small business, and now Russell Brewing Co.  So I always drink Russell Beer whenever I come across it.  I'm not normally a fan of IPA's (too hoppy for me), and this was no exception (sorry Mark!).  Pretty smooth though, and good if you like bitter beers.  Final score 5.65/10.

Asahi "The Master" Pilsner remains victorious.