Total Domination IPA, Ninkasi, OR

American style IPA, i.e., totally hoppy. First time I tasted it I was a bit, "oh, one of these over the top ones". Next time it tasted more balanced. Anyhow, they know their market and are hopping to it. 6.7%ABV.

Bam Noire, Jolly Pumpkin, FL

Like they say, its a Dark Farmhouse Ale. A bit sour, complex, lots of different flavours. I liked it a bunch. Also, one of those expensive, need-an-excuse to buy beers. Too bad.

Nostradamus, Brasserie Caracole, BE

9%ABV, super tasty, dark, rich, very expensive... Julie and I shared it on Christmas Eve.

Abbey Ale, Abita, LA

This was a belgian style. It was OK. Julie quite liked it, I found it a bit sweet.

Christmas Ale, Abita, LA

Never had a beer from Louisiana before... my mother brought these back from New Orleans.

The Christmas ale was spiced, but not overpowering, quite enjoyed it.

Whiskey Jack, Whistler Brewing Company, BC

Used to be a good brewery, I don't think they are anymore, but I'm running out of new beer to taste at the local BC liquor store. Tried this. Tasted fine, but not so interesting.

Pale Ale, Okanagan Springs, BC

Its a decent pale ale, some flavour, cold, but not something I'd look for.

Deckhand Belgian Saison, Lighthouse, BC

Wasn't the best saison I've had, but enjoyable. Might try it again.

Belle Royale, Driftwood, BC

"Strong Belgian Cherry Ale"

Sure, its cherry flavored, but sour instead of sweet. I liked it! I'd really like to have a glass on draft.

Bob's Your Dunkel, Mt. Begbie, BC

Its a dunkel. Tasty.

The Immortal IPA, Elysian, WA

I remember liking it...

Ginger Beer, Phillips, BC

I don't know why I bought this. I like cooked ginger, but not raw ginger tasting things.

Julie said she didn't hate it, but I notice she never finished a glass.

I poured it out. Seems to be a trend, I noticed another at the store, but I won't be trying that one.

Imperial IPA, Granville Island Brewing, BC

Hoppy, 8.2%ABV. A limited release. Tasty, but I think I'm going off IPAs. I started drinking hoppier beers a year or two ago with Chris, who really liked them a the time. I think I'm saturating!

Rockfish Red Ale, Howe Sound, BC

5.3%ABV

Cuvee D'Hiver, Driftwood, BC

Despite the name, I think it'd make a better summer time beer. A bit of Belgian complexity, but light, bit hoppy, and clean. Perfect for sitting around a picnic table in the afternoon sun.

Don de Dieu, Unibroue, QC

9%. My favourite, tasted head to head against the Fin du Monde and Maudite. Doesn't taste as strong, more balanced.

Hoperation Tripel Cross Belgian IPA, Phillips, BC

Hoppy, complex, tasty, 8%.

ESB, Swans, BC

Can't remember...

Blackheart Oatmeal Stout, Nelson Brewing Company, BC

Not very stout, but a decent dark beer. Bit of bitterness from the roast.

Amnesiac Double IPA, Phillips, BC

8.5%, tasty, hoppy. Nice!