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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
226 Belhaven Scottish Ale (5.2%) United Kingdom Scottish Ale 4.1

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

330ml bottle <br> 5.20% ABV <br> Best Before: October 20, 2019<br> LCBO # 255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte) <br> December 8, 2018<br> $2.66<br> Part of the 2018 Belhaven Craft Christmas 6-Pack. The beer pours a beautiful translucent dark copper colour with a thin film for a head. The aroma is toasted malts, light caramel, floral hops, and some weak spiciness. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation and is slightly creamy. The flavour is light sweet caramel, cereal grains, a little yeastiness and a nice bitter hop finish. This is quite good for a ‘Scottish’ ale.

Dec 8, 2018
10:57:08 AM
227 Belhaven Scottish Oat Stout United Kingdom Oatmeal Stout 3.8

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

330ml bottle <br> 7.00% ABV <br> Best Before: January 20, 2020<br> LCBO # 255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte) <br> November 24, 2018<br> $2.66<br> Part of the 2018 Belhaven Craft Christmas 6-Pack. The beer pours a translucent dark mahogany colour with a creamy light brown head which lasts a few minutes. The aroma is roasted malt, oats, vanilla, and coffee. The mouthfeel is full bodied, creamy, with average carbonation. The flavour starts off sweet with grains, dark chocolate, and molasses before finishing with a light bitter note.

Nov 24, 2018
07:45:24 AM
228 Belhaven Scottish Stout United Kingdom Stout 3.6

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

500ml clear bottle <br> 7.0% ABV <br> Main/Bronte LCBO Outlet (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> November 20, 2010 <br> $2.95<br> 2010 Birthday Beer <br> The beer poured a very dark brown with a 1" bubbly tan coloured head that lingered. The aroma was wet metal, roasted malt, coffee, and molasses. The flavour was roasted malt, cold coffee grains, and chocolate.

Nov 21, 2010
12:00:00 PM
229 Belhaven Speyside Oak Aged Blonde Ale United Kingdom English Strong Ale 4.0

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

Belhaven Speyside Oak Aged Blonde Ale 330ml bottle &#60;br&#62; 6.50&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; Best Before: September 20, 2019&#60;br&#62; LCBO # 255 &#40;Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main &#47; Bronte&#41; &#60;br&#62; December 7, 2018 &#60;br&#62;&#60;br&#62; &#36;2.66&#60;br&#62; Part of the 2018 Belhaven Craft Christmas 6-Pack. The beer poured a translucent amber gold with a very thin white film for a head. The aroma was heavy on the oak and the caramel, with light hints of herbal hops and cereal malt in behind. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation and a slight creaminess. The flavour was along the lines of the aroma with sweet caramel, toasted grains, and vanilla wrapped in oaky notes, followed by a decent bitter finish.

Dec 8, 2018
10:46:08 AM
230 Belhaven Twisted Thistle IPA (European version) United Kingdom IPA 3.1

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 6

330ml bottle &#60;br&#62; 5.60&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; Best Before: November 20, 2019&#60;br&#62; LCBO # 255 &#40;Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main &#47; Bronte&#41; &#60;br&#62; November &#60;br&#62; &#36;2.66&#60;br&#62; Part of the 2018 Belhaven Craft Christmas 6-Pack. This clearly a British style IPA with the emphasis on ‘clearly’ as there isn’t a speck of haze in the glass. The beer pours a translucent metallic gold colour with a thin white film for a head. Swirling the beer for a few seconds generates a 1” foamy off-white head. The aroma is grainy malt, some musty hops and some floral hops, and yeast. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grainy malt up front, some acidic tones, and a bitter citrusy hop finish. Hard to detect the citrus in the aroma but it is definitely there on the palate.

Nov 24, 2018
08:18:24 AM
231 Belhaven Wee Heavy United Kingdom Scottish Ale 3.8

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

500ml bottle <br> 6.50% ABV <br> Main/Bronte LCBO Outlet (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> September 30, 2008 <br> $3.50<br> The beer poured a very dark translucent reddish-brown colour, with a 1" thich tan coloured head. the aroma was sweet and molasses like, very malty. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied, medium carbonation. The flavour is sweet malt, molasses, and dark fruit with a little bit of brown sugar.

Sep 30, 2008
11:57:30 AM
232 Bell City Brewed Awakening Canada IPA 3.1

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 6

473ml can<br> 6.0% ABV <br> Canned On: March 23, 2018<br> Main/Bronte LCBO Outlet (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> May 1, 2018 <br> $3.35<br> The beer pours a translucent reddish-brown colour with a generous foamy tan coloured head that doesn’t last very long. The aroma is coffee, grass, and some citrusy hops. The mouthfeel is thin to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is weak coffee, citrusy hops, and light cereal grains. A bit of a disappointment as I was expecting more coffee flavour.

May 1, 2018
12:00:00 PM
233 Bell City Edison’s Peepshow Canada IPA 2.7

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5

473ml can <br> 6.5% ABV <br> Main/Bronte LCBO Outlet (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> September 15, 2017 <br> $3.15<br> The beer pours a hazed orange gold colour with a rocky tan coloured head which recedes to little island formations. Aroma is fruity hops, a little citrus, and grainy malts. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is hard to describe, a jolt of soapy bitterness up front and nothing in behind. Not worth another try.

Apr 3, 2018
12:00:00 PM
234 Bell City Elijah's Real McCoy Canada Kölsch 3.0

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

473ml can &#60;br&#62; 5.0&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; Canned On: October 24, 2018&#60;br&#62; LCBO #457 &#40;Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Yonge &#47; Eglinton&#41;&#60;br&#62; April 23, 2019&#60;br&#62; &#36;2.95&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a slightly hazed golden orange with a thin bubbly head which recedes to a long lasting film. The aroma is grains, earthy hops, yeast, and some wet grass. The mouthfeel is weak to medium bodied with below average carbonation. The flavour is grassy malt, some light peppery spice notes, and a weak bitter finish.

Apr 24, 2019
12:59:24 PM
235 Bell City Eureka Cream Ale Canada Cream Ale 3.8

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

473ml can <br> 5.8% ABV <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> January 12, 2015 <br> $2.85<br> The beer pours a translucent cream soda red colour with a thin white cap. The aroma is caramel, grains, and light fruit. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is caramel and fruit, with grains and hops in the background. Quite decent for a cheap can of beer!

Jan 13, 2015
12:00:00 PM
236 Bell City Fresh Ideas Canada IPA 3.3

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 6

July 25, 2022<br> LCBO #177: Canada: Ontario: Toronto (22 Poyntz Avenue) 473ml can <br> 6.3% ABV <br> Canned On: February 18, 2022 <br> $3.45<br> The beer pours a lightly hazed metallic gold colour with a creamy tan coloured head, maybe an inch tall. The aroma was bread, yeast, light caramel, and light citrus. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation, The flavour is grains and citrus with a bitter finish.

Oct 25, 2022
10:42:17 PM
237 Bell City Lenoir Belgian Ale Canada Belgian Ale 3.4

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

473ml can <br> 6.5% ABV <br> Main/Bronte LCBO Outlet (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> October 12, 2015 <br> $2.95<br> The beer pours a hazed golden orange with a rocky white head. The aroma is grains, honey, light fruits, and yeast. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grains, yeast, and a spicy flavour, with a salty finish. Quite good for an Ontario brewed Belgian ale but doesn't come close to an average Belgian ale.

Oct 13, 2015
12:00:00 PM
238 Bell City Too Wound Down Session IPA Canada IPA 3.2

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

473ml can &#60;br&#62; 4.70&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; Canned On: March 6, 2019&#60;br&#62; LCBO #457 &#60;br&#62; April 11, 2019&#60;br&#62; &#36;3.20&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a translucent reddish gold colour with plenty of effervescence feeding a 1” off-white coloured head. The aroma is grass, musty hops, as well as citrus and tropical fruit notes. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The dominant flavours are light caramel and tropical fruit with a mildly bitter finish. Nothing flashy.

Apr 11, 2019
11:49:11 PM
239 Bells Cherry Stout United States Fruit Stout 3.4

Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 4

July 27, 2007<br> The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada - 18 King Street East) <br> 355ml bottle<br> 7.00% ABV<br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $14.00<br> I bought this on the waitress' suggestion (should I get this or Unibroue's Trois Pistoles). It poured coca-cola black into a tulip glass with absolutely no head. The aroma was that of coffee and cherries. The mouthfeel was crisp and full-bodied with a medium level of carbonation. The taste started off good with chocolate and cherries but by the end, it was so tart on the back of the tongue, it was all I could do to finish.

Nov 11, 2024
09:41:45 PM
240 Bellwoods A Stout With Coffee Canada Coffee Stout 3.7

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

March 12, 2023<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Canned On: November 23, 2022<br> $5.00<br> The beer pours a brownish-black colour with a creamy short-lived tan coloured head that leaves minimal lacing. The aroma is roasted malt, coffee, and soy sauce. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is roasted malt, coffee, and dark chocolate with a mildly bitter finish.

May 21, 2023
12:29:46 PM
241 Bellwoods Acid House Sour IPA (Citra / Mosaic) Canada Wild Ale 3.2

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

May 10, 2023<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 7.0% ABV <br> Canned On: March 15, 2023<br> $5.00<br> The beer pours a solid gold colour with a weak white head that leaves minimal lacing. The aroms is light grass, funk, citrus, and yeast. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is tart fruit notes backed up by some grainy malt.

May 21, 2023
10:29:34 PM
242 Bellwoods Bellweiser Canada Bohemian / Czech Pilsener 3.1

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

12oz draught &#60;br&#62; 4.8&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; C&#39;est What? &#40;Toronto, Ontario, Canada&#41;&#60;br&#62; October 11, 2019&#60;br&#62; &#36;7.25&#60;br&#62; The beer poured a translucent straw gold colour with a fluffy white head which lasted throughout and laced nicely. The aroma was grains, cereal, yeast, and musty hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was grainy malt, yeast, and a mildly bitter hop finish. An interesting take by a good brewery

Oct 11, 2019
11:40:11 PM
243 Bellwoods Boot Knife Canada Belgian Ale 3.3

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

16oz draught <br> 5.4% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> February 8, 2013 <br> $6.95<br> The beer pours a solid dark brown with black hints, and almost no head. The aroma os roasted malt, yeast, and coffee. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is chocolate malt, cherries, and yeast.

Feb 8, 2013
12:00:00 PM
244 Bellwoods Cat Lady Canada IPA 3.4

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

16oz draught <br> 7.3% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> December 6, 2013 <br> $7.25<br> The beer poured a translucent pale gold colour with a thin white ring for a head. Aroma was citrus, weal caramel, and grains. Mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. Flavour was similar to the aroma with grapefruit coming in the citrus notes. A solid IPA.

Dec 6, 2013
12:00:00 PM
245 Bellwoods Double Jutsu Canada IPA 3.3

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

473ml can <br> 8.00% ABV <br> Canned On: May 11, 2021 <br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> August 6, 2021<br> $5.50<br> The beer pours a hazy yellow colour with a thin white head which sticks around. Lacing is weak. The aroma is grassy malts, yeast, and orange juice. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with a average carbonation. The flavour is a ton of orange, biscuit malts, yeast, and a mild hoppy finish. Not a bad IIPA.

Aug 14, 2021
02:47:30 PM
246 Bellwoods Ghost Orchid IPA Canada IPA 3.4

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

May 19, 2022<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 6.30% ABV <br> Canned On: February 23, 2022<br> $5.00 <br> The beer pours a very hazed straw gold with a rocky white head which leaves a decent amount of lacing. The aroma is cereal grains, light citrus, and weak yeast. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is light grassy malts, light citrus notes, and the finish is spicy and bitter.

Jun 20, 2022
02:26:41 PM
247 Bellwoods Grizzly Beer Canada Brown Ale 4.1

Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

500ml bottle <br> 6.2% ABV (as written on bottle) <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> December 5, 2014 <br> $10.40<br> The beer poured a coca-cola brown with a thin tan ring that lasted a while and laced very well. The aroma was roasted malt, pine, and citrus. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is roasted malt, coffee, chicoree, grapefruit, and hints of chocolate. Quite enjoyable, The bartender described it as a Black IPA, and it could very well fit that category.

Dec 5, 2014
12:00:00 PM
248 Bellwoods Hellwoods Canada Imperial Stout 4.7

Aroma: 10 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 10 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9

12oz draught <br> 10.0% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> November 12, 2013 <br> $6.50<br> The beer pours a solid blackish-brown with a dark brown creamy cap. Aroma of roasted malt, coffee, dark chocolate, and vanilla come through loud and clear. Mouthfeel is full-bodied, creamy, and with average carbonation. The flavour is roasted malt, bitter dark chocolate, and a hint of molasses. Excellent beer.

Nov 12, 2013
12:00:00 PM
249 Bellwoods Jelly King Canada Wild Ale 3.3

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

500ml bottle &#60;br&#62; 5.6&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; Bottled on: December 30, 2019&#60;br&#62; LCBO Outlet #483 &#40;Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Royal Bank Plaza&#41;&#60;br&#62; February 15, 2020&#60;br&#62; &#36;6.50&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a hazed light gold colour with a long lasting half inch white head which leaves a lot of rocky lacing. The aroma is tart fruit with lots of grassy notes and citrus - almost a lemon danish aroma. Mouthfeel is thin to medium bodied with above average carbonation. The flavour is quite tart, a definite puckering beer. Definitely taste a lot of lemon with the grass notes in the backgroud

Feb 16, 2020
12:02:16 PM
250 Bellwoods Jelly King (Cranberry & Tangerine) Canada Wild Ale 3.6

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7

500ml bottle <br> 5.6% ABV <br> Bottled On: December 26, 2021 <br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> March 19, 2022<br> $7.50<br> The beer pours a golden orange colour with a generous white head which collapses into a thin white ring within seconds. Lacing is non-existent. The aroma is biscuit malts, yeast, tart citrus, and light cranberry. It’s definitely citrus, but it doesn’t say ‘tangerine’ to me. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with above average carbonation. The flavour is very tart with both the cranberry and tangerine up front. Not a lot of bitterness in the finish, although it could be washed away by the tartness.

Mar 29, 2022
11:40:47 AM