Product: Quidi Vidi Eric's Cream Ale
Producer: Qudi Vidi Brewery
Made In: St. John's, NL
Style: Cream Ale
Alcohol: 5% alc./vol.
Price: $13.69/ 6pk
I had to put beer drinking on the back burner with not only moving but exams all coming up. In all of the craziness I at least have a moment where nothing can get in between the beer on the coffee table and myself. Quidi Vidi (QV) brought this beer out to commemorate the landing of Eric the Red and the vikings in Newfoundland. Their label always read: Eric's Red Cream Ale, which caused a lot of confusion, leading people to believe that it was a red ale and not in fact a cream ale. The new label change I think is to correct that.
Appearance:
After the pour there was not head formation. QV cream ale is slightly darker golden almost an amber colour. It is perfectly clear and almost sparkles
Aromas:
There really isn't much of an aroma associated with this beer. To the nose it's a little boring. Its a little malty and a little touch of some fruity esters and malt, all of which is very subtle the most prominent aroma is a very faint corn smell.
Flavours:
Similar to the aromas. This beer is very mild and doesn't contain any featured flavours. the corn taste comes back out. The beer does almost have a grassy taste to it as well. There isn't a lot of bitterness. It has a bit of a sour finish, and a lingering aftertaste.
Mouthfeel:
The mouthfeel is watery, but smooth. It is certainly highly carbonated and has a dry finish.
Drinkability:
This beer is very drinkable. It does finish very well and doesn't sit too heavy. The only drawback to drinkability is the high level of carbonation.
This is a classic American beer that somehow found it's way to Newfoundland. I think that flavour-wise it is very similar to the QV premium although it does have more flavours. I'm not sure where the corn flavour is coming from because QV doesn't use corn in their beer, even though cream ales are typically brewed with corn. It could be something they do with the malts that brings in the sour corn flavours. Overall it was pleasant but not all together outstanding, it is characteristically a mild flavoured beer and QV offered a different mild beer to their market.
Quidi Vidi Eric's Cream Ale
2 / 5
