Tonight we are looking at a strong lager from Denmark. Faxe is a brewery that has been in existence since 1901. Started by a young couple Nikoline and Conrad Nielsen in the town of Fakse it operated independantly until 1989 when it merged with Bryggerigruppen which eventually changed it's name to "Royal Unibrew."Faxe has a number of products, only some of which make it over here to Canada. Most popular seems to be this 10% vodka shot of a beer. Cheap and strong, which seems to go over well with some of our less discerning beer drinkers.
Onto tonight's tasting
Clear gold colour with a bright white head made up of tight bubbles. 10% ABV in a 500ml can. Aroma is alcohol and toasty grain. First sip is a spirited vodka or rum feel residual sugar and a hot nose like taking a straight shot of rum. Flavour is muted, light malt barely perceptable hops. Very smooth, very sugary. Light mineral mettalic, Aeration brings out the alcohol and brandy notes.
Taste: Pass
Cost: Pass (In Ontario it is $3.20)
Colour: Pass
Beer Style: Pass
Re-order: So-so
Experience: Pass
Final Thoughts: Well this is a "getting drunk beer." Meant to be drunk ice cold there is not a lot of flavour, but there is a good alcoholic "punch." Not to say this beer doesn't have merits; it is not a sip and savour type of drink. One is reminded of the college student on a budget, Friday night wanting to be totally hammered before he hits the bar... Not that I have any experience in that department....
If anyone tells you different... it wasn't me!
Cheers
CJT
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