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

March 17, 2023<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 6.0% ABV <br> Canned On: December 20, 2022<br> $3.50<br> The beer pours a hazed pinkish-gold with a lot of floaties. The head is off-white and leaves good lacing. The aroma is grainy malt, tart fruit, light citrus, and yeast. The mouthfeel is meium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is citrus forward with grassy malt and some tart fruit in the mix. The finiosh is mildly bitter.

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

20oz draught <br> 6.2% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) May 30, 2014 <br> The beer poured a solid black with a thin light brown ring for a head. the aroma was roasted malt, coffee, and dark chocolate. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was very similar to the aroma with hints of a sweet chocolate mixed in.

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

16oz draught <br> 5.5% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> January 23, 2014 <br> The beer pours a solid dark brown with a half inch tan coloured head. Aroma is yeast, dark fruit, and must. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is yeast, grain, and fruit. Has some saison-like qualities to it.

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

473ml can &#60;br&#62; 5.50&#37; Abv &#60;br&#62; LCBO # 255 &#40;Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main &#47; Bronte&#41; &#60;br&#62; November 20, 2018&#60;br&#62; &#36;3.00&#60;br&#62; No date code anywhere on the can. The beer pours a solid black colour with a generous light brown foamy cap that doesn’t stick around. The aroma is roasted malt, coffee, soy sauce, and weak herbal hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied, slightly creamy, with average carbonation. The flavour is weak coffee, roasted malt, and some lingering vanilla notes.

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

500ml draught &#60;br&#62; 6.7&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; The Beerbistro &#40;Toronto, Ontario, Canada&#41;&#60;br&#62; October 18, 2019 &#60;br&#62; &#36;9.00&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a slightly hazed medium gold colour with a thin white film for a head. It looks nothing like an NE IPA. The aroma is oranges, grass, herbal hops, and yeast. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was nicely balanced with grains and sweet orange flavours balanced by citrus peel notes. Quite enjoyable.

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

January 18, 2023<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 4.5% ABV <br> Canned On: Unknown<br> $3.25<br> The beer pours a slightly hazed metallic gold with a short-lived weak, white bubbly head. The aroma is grainy malt, noblish hops, and a light yeast note. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grainy malt, light caramel, and finishes mildly bitter.

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

330ml draught <br> 4.3% ABV (as marked on the keg) <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> August 22, 2014 <br> The beer pours a solid black colour with a thin brown ring for a head. The aroma was roasted malt, cocoa, and vanilla. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was roasted malt, coffee, and dark chocolate. Nothing spectacular, and thin for a stout.

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

473ml can &#60;br&#62; 5.0&#37; ABV&#60;br&#62; Canned On: July 1, 2019&#60;br&#62; LCBO Outlet #457 &#40;Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Yonge &#47; Eglinton&#41;&#60;br&#62; October 17, 2019&#60;br&#62; &#36;2.95&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a translucent medium gold, with plenty of effervescence and a long lasting white film for a cap. The aroma is cereal malt, floral hops, and light yeast. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is cereal malt, some sweet fruity&#47;berry afternotes, yeast, with a decent bitter finish.

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

July 6, 2007<br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte) <br> 500ml can<br> 5.00% ABV<br> Canned On: Unknown<br> $2.35<br> It poured a translucent pale golds colour with a 1" fluffy head that stuck around for a minute or two. The aroma was slightly skunky and not at all appealing. As with a lot of lager/pale lager types, the mouthfeel was crisp and clean on the tongue with hints of carbonation. The taste was better than the smell with some malts and grass tones.

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

June 4, 2023<br> Beer Store #4362 (Cambridge, Ontario, Canada – Trinity Centre)<br> 500ml can <br< 4.70% ABV <br> Best Before: December 14, 2023<br> $3.05<br> The beer pours a clear light gold colour with a white bubbly head that lasts a few minutes. The aroma is grains, yeast, and a hint of citrusy hops. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The fl;avour is grainy malts with a noblish hop character. A solid beer.

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

500ml can <br> 4.6% ABV (as written on can) <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 17, 2012 <br> The beer poured a translucent pale gold colour with a huge white head that dissipated within seconds. The aroma was grassy malt, metal, and weak hops. Mouthfeel was watery with mild carbonation. Flavour was grass and metal. Certainly one to avoid.

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

16oz draught <br> 5.5% ABV <br> I tried this beer on draught on April 2, 2009 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a hazy orange gold with a thick white head. The aroma was wheat malt, some banana, some cloves, and with some florally hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, with medium carbonation. The flavour was sweet with hints of wheat and spice and a nice bitter finish.

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

473ml can <br> 6.5% ABV <br> Canned On: December 26, 2021<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> March 4, 2022<br> $3.45<br> The beer pours a hazed medium gold colour with a very generous off-white cap which quickly dissipates to a weak film on top. Lacing is decent. There is a soapy element to the aroma which is very strong. Behind the soap there is hints of cereal malt, light citrus, and yeast. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grains, light citrus, and a weak hop finish. Far from being the best IPA I’ve ever had.

Aroma: 2 | Appearance: 4 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 4

500ml can <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Canned On: January 18, 2018<br> Main/Thompson LCBO Outlet (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> April 28, 2018 <br> $2.45<br> The beer pours a very translucent pale straw colour, really more of a gold tinged water colour with a generous bubbly white head which does not last. The aroma is grains, weak herbal hops, wet grass, and cardboard notes. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grains and hops and some sour off-notes. Very similar to most Eastern European pale lagers.

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

330ml bottle <br> 11.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on April 9, 2009 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It came recommended from the bartender. The beer poured a murky reddish-brown with a long-lasting tan head. The aroma was sweet malt, some yeast, some sugar, and dark fruit. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was sweet malt (a little too sweet), yeast, and some plums. A very good beer, just a tad short of a great beer.

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 10 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 4

August 7, 2007<br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 592ml draught<br> 4.50% ABV<br> Kegged On: Unknown<br> $6.75<br> The beer was a beautiful translucent red that reminded me of a Paulaner Salvator with very little head. The aroma was light on malt with a hint of raspberry. The mouthfeel was very weak...watery and no carbonation. The flavour was a combination of raspberry and coffee. The scary part of this beer is that after taking my notes from the first taste and writing them down..........the last 2/3 of the beer went down in maybe 5 seconds. This beer was WEAK. .

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

550ml draught <br> 5.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on tap on April 29, 2011 at 'C'est What" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a translucent golden copper colour with a thin white head that laced well. The aroma was citrus hops, caramel malt, and alittle spice. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour slightly sweet with grapefruity hops. Refreshing and enjoyable.

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

550ml draught <br> 7.0% ABV <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> March 7, 2013 <br> The beer pours a slightly hazed golden-red with a frothy light tan cap. The aroma is citrusy hops, caramel, and grass. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with mild carbonation. Flavour is grapefruit, light caramel, and some grainy notes. Very nice, but missing the hop bite.

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

16oz draught from cask <br> 7.1% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> March 20, 2014 <br> The beer poured a solid black colour with a half inch light tan head that lasted throughout. The aroma was citrus, roast, and chocolate. The mouthfeel was light to medium bodiued with average carbonation. The flavour was a muddled mess of roasted malt, citrus, and some musty flavours. Was hoping for better.

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

550ml draught <br> 5.0% ABV <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Ontario)<br> August 9, 2013 <br> The beer pours a lightly hazed light gold with a 1" frothy white cap on top. Aroma is spices, wheat, and light fruit, although no real watermelon scent. Mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. Flavour is grainy with a definite watermelon sense. Quite refreshing on a hot lazy Friday afternoon.

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

473ml can <br> 5.80% ABV <br> Canned On: October 29, 2020<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> January 12, 2021<br> $3.05<br> The beer pours a solid black colour with light brown edges and a huge frothy medium brown. The aroma is nutty malt, dark coffee, and dark chocolate. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is chocolate forward with hints of roasted malt and coffee. Quite enjoyable.

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

March 14, 2023<br> LCBO Outlet #754 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – King / Yonge)<br> 473ml can <br> 7.0% ABV <br> Canned On: December 2, 2022<br> $3.75<br> The beer pours a hazy copper colour with a 1” tan coloured bubbly head which leaves a lot of lacing. The aroma is grassy malt, caramel, melon, and grapefruit. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The spruce comes through in the flavour, but the flavour is still dominated by the caramel and grains.

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 3 | Mouthfeel: 2 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 3

Brewed by Molson Breweries in Canada (it says under license but not sure how it could be under license if the same umbrella organization owns both the licensor and licensee) <br> 473ml can <br> 4.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> May 10, 2011 <br> The beer poured a translucent medium gold colour with almost no head. The aroma was sour grains, and skunk. The mouthfeel was watery with medium carbonation. The flavour was weak grains and an acidic aftertaste.

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

473ml can <br> 4.9% ABV <br> Atrium on Bay LCBO (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> August 9, 2015 <br> The beer pours a medium gold colour with a thick white head. The aroma is grains, light yeast, and herbal hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with mild carbonation. The flavour is grains and hops. A little acidic in the finish.

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

20oz draught <br> 5.3% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 10, 2014 <br> The beer pours a burnt brownish red with a thin white cap. The aroma is caramel, spicy hops, light fruit, and yeast. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is caramel, lemony bitterness with a hint of cereal malts. There is supposedly New Zealand hops, but I didn't taste them.