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

Originally Rated As Amsterdam Nut Brown Ale<br> October 18, 2007<br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte) <br> 500ml bottle<br> 5.00% ABV<br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $2.05<br> The beer pours a very dark brown with a thin white head. The aroma is malty with no discernable nut to be enjoyed. The mouthfeel is medium with mild carbonation. The taste is slightly sour with hints of malt.

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

January 29, 2010 <br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 20oz draught <br> 5.0% ABV <br> $7.25<br> The beer poured a dark brown with black hues and a 1" thick light brown. The aroma was roasted malt, molasses, and cherries. The mouthfeel was medium to full bodied with mild carbonation. The flavour was dry cocoa, roasted malt, and sweet fruit with a bitter finish.

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5

November 27, 2008 <br> Pizza Rustica (Toronto, Ontario, Canada <br> 16oz draught <br> 5.0% ABV <br> $6.25 <br> The beer poured a translucent metallic red with no head at all. The aroma was a combination of grainy and sweet malt, with some floral hop tones weakly present. As stated by a couple of others, the mouthfeel was slightly watery, and not well carbonated. The flavour was rather bland with some grainy malt being the predominant flavour.

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

July 12, 2013 <br> The Amsterdam Brewhouse (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 245 Queen’s Quay)<br> 14oz Draught <br> 9.0% ABV <br> $7.00 <br> The beer pours a hazed orange gold with a one inch tan head. The aroma is pine, citrus, and caramel. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was grapefruity hops, smoke, grains and some spiciness. Great beer.

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

August 1, 2008 <br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 12oz draught <br> 6.5% ABV <br> $0.00 <br> The beer poured a deep semi-translucent red with a thick pink head. The aroma was raspberry with a malt hint. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, and highly carbonated. The flavour was sour raspberry, and a little grainy malt.

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 4 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

September 6, 2022<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 4.6% ABV <br> Canned On: June 27, 2022<br> $3.15<br> The beer pours a translucent very pale yellow colour with a generous white bubbly head which recedes very fast. The aroma is fresh bread, light citrus, and some yeast notes. The mouthfeel is light bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is dominated by grainy malt notes, some milk notes and followed by a light bitter finish.

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

February 17, 2022<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 9.5% ABV (as written on can) <br> Canned On: October 7, 2021 <br> $3.95<br> The beer pours a hazed orange-gold with a creamy light tan cap which lasts a long while. Lots of lacing. The aroma is grassy malts, light citrus, weak tropical fruit, and yeast. The mouthfeel is full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grains, citrus, light brown sugar, and a definite presence of alcohol. This beer warms the belly, and as I watch a snowstorm outside, I don’t have an issue with that.

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

December 20, 2021 <br> LCBO Outlet #631 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Thompson)<br> 473ml can <br> 4.80% ABV <br> Canned On: June 25, 2021<br> $3.25<br> The beer pours a slightly hazed gold colour with a weak bubbly head which doesn’t last. The aroma is tart citrus, light yeast, bready malt, and vinegar. The mouthfeel was light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour tart citrus, some contrasting sweet fruit notes, and a grainy finish.

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 4

500ml can <br> 4.8% ABV <br> Queen’s Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontarao, Canada) <br> June 2, 2008 <br> $2.50 <br> The beer poured a pale gold colour with a huge frothy white head that disappeared quickly. The aroma was grainy malt, some spice, and a little hops. The mouthfeel was thin to medium bodied, a little watery, with sharp carbonation. The flavour was grassy malt with a little bitterness in the finish.

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

October 28, 2007<br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte) <br> 500ml bottle<br> 5.00% ABV<br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $2.50<br> The bottle pours a very nice translucent gold into the glass with a very loose frothy head that disappeared quickly. The aroma is mildly hoppish with citrus tones. The mouthfeel is medium-bodied with mild carbonation. The taste is a combination of citrus tones, hops, and a little grass.

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

October 21, 2008 <br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 20oz draught <br> 6.0% ABV <br> $7.10 <br> The beer pours a clear dark reddish gold with a thick creamy tan coloured head. The aroma was sweet malt, with some citrusy hints, and some smokiness. The mouthfeel was full-bodied, slightly creamy, with medium carbonation. The flavour was sweet, malty, with a dry finish.

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

Originally rated as Amsterdam Oranje Wit<br> July 9, 2009 <br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 16oz draught <br> 5.0% ABv <br> $7.10 <br> The beer poured a hazy golden yellow with a thin white head that quickly disappeared. The aroma was sweet fruit, wheat, and a generous dose of citrus. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, with mild carbonation. The flavour was malty with hints of citrus. .<br> <br> Tried in bottle (as Amsterdam Oranje Weisse) on May 28, 2011 with no change in score.

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

August 18, 2009 <br> LCBO # 255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte) <br> 500ml bottle <br> 4.5% ABV <br> $2.85<br> The beer poured a translucent golden red with a thin tan coloured head. The aroma was sweet malt and light fruits, although it was more apricot like than pomegranate. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium-high carbonation. The flavour was sweet malt with a tang. A bit over the top flavour wise as it was more of a zing than anything.

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

August 9, 2018 <br> LCBO # 255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte) <br> 473ml can <br> 6.0% ABV <br> Canned On: June 28, 2018>br> $3.25<br> The beer poured a translucent metallic gold colour with a huge white head that quickly disintegrated into nothing. The aroma was tropical fruit, light grains, and citrusy hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was tropical fruit, grains, and a weak bitter hop finish. A good beer, but not an outstanding beer.

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

Canada: Ontario<br> February 22, 2012 <br> LCBO Outlet #217 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Queen’s Quay)<br> 500ml bottle <br> 7.0% ABV <br> $3.95<br> The beer poured a very dark brown, almost black colour (think coca-cola) with a short-lived brown head. Aroma is roasted malt, plums, and coffee. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is very malty, sweet, and very enjoyable. I liked this beer.

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

May 16, 2015 <br> LCBO # 255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte) <br> 473 ml can <br> 3.8% ABV <br> $2.85<br> The radler pours a murky orange-gold with no head. The aroma is oranges, tropical fruit, and grapefruit. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with above average carbonation. The flavour is orange and grapefruit, with grains and yeast. Not something I would try again, but I can see it's appeal for others.

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

December 16, 2011 <br> Bar Volo (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> 500ml bottle <br> 9.0% ABV <br> $13.50 <br> The beer poured a solid black colour with a thin creamy tan coloured head. Aroma was pretty standard with roasted malt, coffee and chocolate. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, creamy with medium carbonation. The flavour mirrored the aroma with coffee and chocolate notes. .

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

July 25, 2014 <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> 16oz draught <br> 5.5% ABV <br> $6.95 <br> The beer poured a slightly hazed dark gold with a half inch white head. The aroma was very fruity, almost candy-like from a sweetness perspective. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour definitely had a bretty aspect to hint, along with citrus and spicy notes. Quite enjoyable.

Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5

October 5, 2007<br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 20oz draught<br> 5.00% ABV <br> Kegged On: Unknown<br> $4.29<br> The aroma is non-existent. The appearance is a dark brown with a fluffy tan-coloured head that lasts throughout. The mouthfeel is watery with no carbonation. The flavour has hints of tea, and not much else.

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

February 22, 2013 <br> C’est What (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 67 Front Street West)<br> 330ml draught <br> 6.20% <br> $7.43 <br> The beer pours a dark brown colour with a thin tan head. Aroma consists of molasses, dark fruit, and caramel. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was sweet malt, molasses, and some roastiness with a bitter finish

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

August 21, 2007<br> The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada - 18 King Street East) <br> 355ml bottle<br> 5.70% ABV <br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $7.95<br> The beer poured dark brown into a tulip glass with a thin brownish head. The aroma was malty with hints of nuts and caramel. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, with sharp carbonation. The flavour was malty with hints of chocolate and caramel

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 6

June 6, 2008 <br> Beerbistro, The (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 18 King Street East)<br> 12oz bottle <br> 9.4% ABV <br> $10.95 <br> The beer poured a murky brown colour with a thin white head. The aroma was sweet malt, caramel, rum, and alcohol. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was sickingly sweet with the alcohol very prevalent. There was some malty and caramel hints as well.

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

May 23, 2008 <br> Beerbistro, The (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 18 King Street East)<br> 355ml bottle <br> 4.9% ABV <br> $8.00<br> The beer poured a translucent medium reddish-brown with a thin off-white head. The aroma was citrusy hops, and some sweetish malt. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied, and well carbonated. The flavour was very hoppy, leaving a bitterness on the tongue, as well as a little sour apple taste.

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

March 6, 2019 <br> Beerbistro, The (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 18 King Street East)<br> 355ml can <br> 4.60% <br> Canned On: June 4, 2019<br> $6.86<br> The beer poured a translucent dark brown colour with plenty of effervescence holding up a foamy tan head which lasts. The aroma was roasted malt, toast, nuts, chocolate, and some musty hops. The mouthfeel was medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was light roast, bready malt, coffee, and a bitter hop finish.

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

May 20, 2010 <br> Beerbistro, The (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 18 King Street East)<br> 650 ml bottle <br> 8.70% ABV<br> $24.50 <br> The beer poured a slightly hazy orange-gold with a very thin light tan head. The aroma is sweet malt, some graininess, pine, and citrusy hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was uberhopped. Lots of grapefruit hoppiness with some malt. A very good beer, but not the best IIPA I've had.