Beer Reviews by CYRENAICA

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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
751 Duggan's #7 Stout Canada Dry Stout 3.9

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

10oz draught <br> 4.9% ABV <br> I tried this beer on tap on April 30, 2010 at "Duggan's Brewery" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer was poured a very dark brown, almost black, with a 1/2" tan creamy head. The aroma was roasted malt, some chocolate, and some hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was roasted malt. mild chocolate hints, and a nice bitter finish.

Apr 30, 2010
12:00:00 PM
752 Duggan's #8 London Porter Canada Porter 3.7

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

500ml draught 5.7% ABV I tried this beer on tap on March 30, 2011 at 'Duggan's Brewery' in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a dark brown with a light brown foamy cap that lasted throughout. The aroma was darlk chocolate, coffee, and floral hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, and medium-high carbonation. The flavour was dominated by molasses and coffee, with a nice bitter finish.

Mar 30, 2011
12:00:00 PM
753 Duggan's #9 IPA Canada IPA 3.6

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

500ml draught <br> 6.2% ABV <br> The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 18, 2009 <br> MIke Duggan #9 IPA was a recent finalist at Volo's IPA challenge (May 2009). The beer pours a translucent dark brown (it is referred to as a dark IPA). The head was white, creamy, and about an inch thick. The aroma was sweet malt, citrus, pine, and definitely hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The taste was soapy, with hints of malt, and a bitter grapefruit finish.

Jun 18, 2009
08:42:18 PM
754 Dunham Black IPA Canada American Black Ale 4.1

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

341ml bottle <br> 5.7% ABV <br> I tried this beer on July 20, 2012 at "Bar Volo" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a cola black colour with a cola brown creamy head that lingered. The aroma was roasted malt, west coast hops, and some caramel notes. The mouthfeel was medium to full bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was roasted malt, citrusy hops with grapefruit notes definitely present.

Jul 20, 2012
12:00:00 PM
755 Dunham IPA Belge Canada Belgian Ale 3.6

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

750ml bottle <br> 6.5% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> October 14, 2013 <br> The beer pours a hazed medium gold colour with a huge off-white head and ample effervescence. The aroma is yeast, citrus, spices, and grains. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with above average carbonation. The flavour is lemony citrus, yeast, spices, and grains.

Oct 15, 2013
12:00:00 PM
756 Dunham Pale Ale Américaine Canada American Pale Ale 3.4

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

341ml bottle <br> 6.0% ABV (as written in the bottle <br> I tried this beer on July 20, 2012 at "Bar Volo" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a clouded golden yellow colour with a thick, long lasting rocky white head. The aroma was citrusy hops, grainy malt, and herbs and spices (I sear it was marijuana). The mouthfeel was medium bodied with mild carbonation. The flavour was citrusy with hints of crunchy vegetables.

Jul 20, 2012
12:00:00 PM
757 Dupont Biere de Miel Belgium Saison 3.6

Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

250ml bottle <br> 8.0% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> May 4, 2013 <br> The beer pours a hazed golden yellow with a thin white ring for a cap. The aroma is yeast, funk, and honey. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grains, honey, and earthy flavours. Not a bad saison.

May 5, 2013
12:00:00 PM
758 Dupont Cervesia Archéosite Aubechies-Blicquy Belgium Belgian Strong Ale 3.9

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

750ml bottle <br> 8.0% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> May 10, 2013 <br> Part of the Spring 2013 LCBO Dupont feature. The beer pours a hazed golden colour into a chalice with a long lasting rocky cap. Aroma is earthy funk, grains, light fruits and honey. Mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with medium to high carbonation (but not champagney). Flavour has a tart fruity start, with some grains and yeast. Has more of a saison-y feel than a Belgian Strong.

May 11, 2013
12:00:00 PM
759 Dupont Monks Stout Belgium Stout 3.3

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

330ml bottle <br> 5.2% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> May 1, 2013 <br> Part of the Spring 2013 LCBO Dupont feature. The beer pours a translucent reddish-brown (when held to light) and a creamy brown head that quickly dissipated into a ring. Aroma is roasted malt, yeast, and burnt wood. Mouthfeel is medium bodied, but thin for a stout and carbonation is average. Flavour is tart and funky with some roasted malty notes, yeast, and maybe watered down coffee. A stout in name only. In the overall pantheon of beers, this is above average. In the overall pantheon of stouts, this is below average.

May 1, 2013
12:00:00 PM
760 Durham / Bar Hop Pourtentious ESB Canada Extra Special Bitter 3.8

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

20oz draught <br> 4.5% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> November 21, 2013 <br> The beer poured a dark brownish-red with a creamy tight head, tan in colour, that laced well down the glass. Aroma was nutty malt, caramel, and earthy hops. The mouthfeel was medium-full with average carbonation. The flavour was nuts, caramel, grains, and some earthy hops. Best beer of the night.

Nov 21, 2013
12:00:00 PM
761 Durham 1047 Canada Bitter 3.6

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

550ml draught <br> 4.5% ABV <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> February 5, 2014 <br> The beer pours a semi-translucent light copper colour with a thin tan head. The aroma was grainy malt, weak citrus, and yeast. Mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. Flavour was nutty malt, grains, and weak citrus tones. Quite enjoyable.

Feb 6, 2015
12:00:00 PM
762 Durham Black Eye Canada American Black Ale 3.5

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

550ml draught <br> 5.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on tap on March 15, 2012 at "C'est What" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a very dark brown, solid, with a long lasting creamy light brown head. Aroma consisted of roasted malt, some citrus, and weak caramel. Mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. Flavour was roasted malt, some citrusy hops, and a weak hint of grains.

Mar 16, 2012
12:00:00 PM
763 Durham Blak Katt Canada Stout 4.3

Aroma: 10 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

16oz draught <br> 4.80% ABV <br> I tried this beer on January 28, 2008 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto. The beer was dark brown/black in the glass with a thin, creamy light brown head. The aroma was roasted malt. chocolate, and raisin. The mouthfeel was full-bodied, creamy, with medium carbonation. The flavour was roasted malt, a little coffee, and a little licorice.

Jan 29, 2008
07:00:29 AM
764 Durham ESB Canada Extra Special Bitter 3.6

Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

20oz draught <br> 5.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on June 23, 2008 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a translucent reddish brown with a creamy tan coloured head which lasted. The aroma was a little bit of grainy maly with some floral hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, and lightly carbonated. The flavour is mildly hoppy with a nice bitter finish. Very drinkable.

Jun 24, 2008
12:37:24 PM
765 Durham Hop Addict Canada IPA 3.8

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 7

500ml draught <br> 5.0% ABV <br> The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 22, 2008 <br> The beer was a translucent reddish-gold with a thin white head. The aroma was primarily floral hops with smidgen of malt. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, medium carbonated, and bitter on the tongue. The flavour was grapefruity hops, some peppery hints, and a little malt.

Jul 22, 2008
06:58:22 PM
766 Durham Hop Head Canada IPA 3.3

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

Cask <br> 550ml draught <br> 5.1% ABV <br> I triued this beer on tap on February 10, 2011 at "C'est What" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a translucent medium gold colour with a white foamy head that sticks to the sides of the glass. The aroma was mild floral hops, grains, and dishsoap. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was citrusy hops, and grainy malt.

Feb 10, 2011
12:00:00 PM
767 Durham Red Dragon Canada Amber Ale 3.4

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

550ml draught <br> 4.7% ABV <br> I tried this beer on tap on March 9, 2012 at "C'est What" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It pours a translucent dark red with a whitish ring for a head. Aroma is roasted malt, caramel, light fruits, and weak hops. Mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with medium carbonation. Flavour is mily sweet with caramel and light fruit and a weak bitter finish ends it.

Mar 9, 2012
12:00:00 PM
768 Durham Signature Ale Canada English Pale Ale 3.3

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

20oz draught <br> 5% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> May 13, 2014 <br> The beer pours a translucent copper colour with a white head that laces well. The aroma was fruit notes, caramel, herbal hops and grains. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is citrus rind, some caramel, and grass. Not bad.

May 15, 2014
12:00:00 PM
769 Durham Winter Ale Canada Mild Ale 3.5

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

20oz draught <br> 4.6% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> January 23, 2014 <br> The beer pours a dark rust colour with a 1" light brown head. The aroma is roasted malt, spices, and coffee. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is roasted malt, some chocolate, and some fruitiness. Easy drinking.

Jan 23, 2014
12:00:00 PM
770 Duvel Belgium Belgian Strong Ale 4.1

Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 9

August 7, 2007<br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 330ml bottle<br> 8.10% ABV<br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $9.95<br> The beer was poured into a tulip and was a beautiful golden colour with a huge loose rocky white head that lasted longer than the beer. The aroma was hints of malt and some spice. The mouthfeel was light but with heavy heavy carbonation. The taste was slightly citrusy with a bitter aftertaste.

Nov 11, 2024
09:47:18 PM
771 Duvel Tripel Hop Cashmere Belgium Belgian Strong Ale 3.4

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

330ml bottle&#60;br&#62; 9.50&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; Best Before: July 31, 2021&#60;br&#62; LCBO Outlet #649 &#40;Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey&#39;s Plaza&#41;&#60;br&#62; October 3, 2020&#60;br&#62; &#36;4.75&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a hazed orange-gold with a weak bubbly head which lasts a few seconds. I would have expected a longer lasting frothier head from a Duvel. The aroma is yeast, candy sugar, tropical fruits, and grains. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied, and very well carbonated. The flavour is grains, yeast, and noticeable alcohol. There is a definite alcohol burn as well.

Oct 3, 2020
11:25:03 PM
772 Ebulum Elderberry Black Ale United Kingdom Fruit Beer 3.6

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

December 14, 2008 <br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte)<br> 330ml bottle <br> 6.5% ABV <br> $3.50 <br> Part of the 'Old Scottish Ales' 4-pack . The beer poured an opaque blackish-brown with a very thin head. The aroma is dark roasted malt, some dark fruit, and a little earthiness. The mouthfeel is medium bodied, with medium carbonation. The flavour is roasted malt, dark fruit, some coffee/chocolate hints, and a dryish finish.

Apr 15, 2022
02:21:41 AM
773 Edelweiss Weissbier Snowfresh Austria Krystal Weizen 3.9

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

330ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on June 5, 2008 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a hazy golden orange colour with a thick white head which lasted a few minutes. The aroma was wheat, some cloves, and a little bit of hops. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied and highly carbonated. The flavour was sweet wheat with some clove, banana, and coriander.

Jun 5, 2008
10:51:05 PM
774 Efes Pilsener Turkey Lager 1.8

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 3 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 3

September 14, 2010<br> LCBO Outlet #631 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Thompson)<br> 500ml can <br> 5.0% ABV <br> $2.00<br> The beer poured a translucent pale gold colour with tons of effervescence and a thin white head which quickly dissipated to a ring. The aroma was corn, grain, and a hint of floral hops. The mouthfeel was weak to medium bodied with a medium carbonation. The flavour was acid, metal, grain, with an offputting bitter finish.

Apr 9, 2022
03:34:54 PM
775 Einbecker Ur-Bock Hell Germany Bock 2.5

Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 4

330ml bottle <br> 6.5% ABV <br> Best Before: March 26, 2021 <br> LCBO Outlet #010 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Summerhill)<br> October 17, 2020<br> The beer pours a translucent medium gold colour with a generous white head which sticks around a couple of minutes before leaving some nice lacing in the glass. The aroma is light hints of alcohol, cereal grains, and noble hops. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied, creamy, and has average carbonation. The flavour is alcohol, sweet grains, and an oily bitterness. If somebody handed me this in a glass and didn’t tell me what it was, I would think it is more of a malt liquor, or high ABV North American style lager.

Oct 17, 2020
11:03:14 PM