Capt. Craig

Capt. Craig is a brown ale out of Petit-Paquetville, New Brunswick. This 5.5% alcohol 28 IBU beer comes from Distillerie Fils du Roy. It’s sold, corked and caged, in 750mL bottles that feature a brief story about the titular pirate and his ship that, cursed, became known as the Phantom Ship.

The beer is lovely hue between gold and amber. It pours with an eggshell head that fades speedily to leave a patchy disc of bubbles. Malt and molasses are the dominant aromatics, while the flavour combines those notes with some caramel and a hint of dark rum sweetness. The back end struggles a bit due to a lack of significant bitterness.

This Captain was pretty good, but had too much emphasis on sweet and not enough on hops. A bit more carbonation might also have made a difference, as it felt a bit syrupy. Still, it has a great nose and the front end tastes excellent.

Rating: 6.5 out of 10.