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63 reviews

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Tokyo Black

6/10

Not a big fan of this beer, it may be the fact that it came from a can instead of a bottle.

Reviewed Aug 26, 2017Read full review
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Bitburger

7/10

Generally a very good beer. I've been told this is the equivalent of Budweiser in Germany in the sense that it is the most popular beer. It's generally very refreshing it has a good taste a…

Reviewed Aug 8, 2017Read full review
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Boundary Bay Imperial Oatmeal Stout

6/10

8.5% alcohol by volume. It tastes like a higher alcohol percentage. Forced out there is really not a lot of flavor coming through. I'd say it's mostly flat not enough bitterness to give me…

Reviewed May 26, 2017Read full review
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Worthy Brewing Ipa

7/10

Pretty good beer refreshing as you drink it there's a little bit too much better on the aftertaste but just slightly almost barely enough to notice.

Reviewed May 9, 2017Read full review
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Boulevard Dark Truth Imperial Stout

7/10

High alcohol percentage, above 9%. You can taste it in the flavor but it goes well with this Stout. Has a fuller body been some recent Scouts that I've had and ends up with a slight bitter…

Reviewed Mar 25, 2017Read full review
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Lagunitas Imperial Stout

7/10

Not a bad Stout, a little bit flat for my taste but the taste is pretty good you can taste the alcohol in it so if that's not your thing this might not be the Stout for you with 9.9% alcoho…

Reviewed Mar 3, 2017Read full review

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1–3 Skip it

4–6 Mixed to good

7–8 Recommended

9–10 Exceptional