Beer Reviews by CYRENAICA

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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
1351 Le Cheval Blanc Blanche Canada Witbier 3.5

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

23oz draught <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> April 9, 2014 <br> The beer pours a hazed golden yellow colour with a creamy white head. Aroma is wheat, banana, and spices. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. Flavour is typical of witbiers, slightly sweet in the beginning with a spicy finish.

Apr 9, 2014
12:00:00 PM
1352 Le Trou du Diable Aldred Canada Saison 3.6

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

13oz draught <br> 4.3% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> March 31, 2015 <br> The beer pours a cloudy poale gold colour with a generous white head. The aroma is tropical fruit, yeast, spice, and funk. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is light tropical fruit, some tartness, and finishes with a yeasty tone.

Apr 6, 2015
12:00:00 PM
1353 Le Trou du Diable La Buteuse Canada Abbey Tripel 4.0

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

500ml bottle <br> 10.5% ABV (as written on bottle) <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada)<br> February 16, 2013 <br> The beer pours a dark gold with brown highlights, cloudy, and a thin white rocky head. Aroma is light fruit, spices, and citrus. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is light fruits, spices, some sweetness, and graint malt. Quite enjoyable.

Feb 17, 2013
12:00:00 PM
1354 Le Trou du Diable La Grivoise de Noël Canada Belgian Strong Ale 4.0

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

500ml bottle <br> 8.1% ABV <br> I tried this beer on July 15, 2011 at "Bar Volo" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a translucent reddish-brown colour with a minimal white cap. The aroma was caramel, dark fruit, and licorice. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium high carbonation. The flavour was caramel, molasses, and sugar. Great tasting beer, without being sickly sweet.

Jul 15, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1355 Le Trou du Diable Le Sang d'Encre Canada Stout 3.5

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

375ml bottle <br> 5.1% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> September 25, 2013 <br> The beer pours a solid coca-cola colour with a generous long lasting dark tan coloured head that laces well. The aroma is coffee, chocolate, and floral hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is bitter chocolate, coffee, and hints of vanilla.

Sep 26, 2013
12:00:00 PM
1356 Le Trou du Diable les 4 Surfeurs de l’Apocalypso (The 4 Surfers of the Apocalypso) Canada Witbier 3.6

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

600ml bottle <br> 6.5% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 25, 2015 <br> The beer pours a slightly hazed golden orange colour with a half inch white head. The aroma is blue cheese, orange citrus, cereal grains, and spices. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is tropical fruit, weak grapefruit, cereal malt, and spices. A very refreshing white IPA/witbier.

Jun 26, 2015
12:00:00 PM
1357 Le Trou du Diable Mactavish In Memoriam Canada American Pale Ale 3.4

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

600ml bottle &#60;br&#62; 5.00&#37; ABV&#60;br&#62; Bottled On: April 29, 2020&#60;br&#62; LCBO Outlet #649 &#40;Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey&#39;s Plaza&#41;&#60;br&#62; October 10, 2020&#60;br&#62; &#36;3.45&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a slightly hazed brownish gold with a generous rocky white head which lasts and provides good lacing. The strongest aroma is citrus, but there is also a little pine, some bready malts, herbal hops, and yeast. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is nicely balanced between the sweet malt notes, the piney notes, and the citrusy hop notes.

Oct 11, 2020
12:19:11 PM
1358 Le Trou du Diable Morsure Canada IPA 3.7

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

500ml <br> 6.5% ABV <br> Bar Volo (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 3, 2011 <br> The label looks like a art class drawing stuck onto the bottle. The beer poured a hazy golden orange with a huge rocky light tan coloured head. The aroma was mainly citrus hops, with a hint of sweet malt and grass. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was very much grapefruit hops, with sweet malt in the background. A nice bitter finish.

Jun 3, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1359 Le Trou du Diable Saison du Tracteur Canada Saison 3.5

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

14oz draught <br> 6.0% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> May 26, 2014 <br> The beer pours a hazed yellow gold with a rocky white head. The aroma is light fruit, herbs, yeast, and musk. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is tropical fruit, grass, and funk with a hint of citrus thrown in.

May 26, 2014
12:00:00 PM
1360 Le Trou du Diable Shawinigan Handshake Canada Weizenbock 3.3

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

650ml bottle <br> 6.5% ABV <br> Maple Leaf Square LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 1, 2013 <br> My Canada Day beer. The beer pours a very hazed orange-gold colour with a huge foamy white head. Aroma is bananas, spices, and wheat. Mouthfeel is a bit on the thin side for a weizenbock, and carbonation is average. Flavour is sweet, fruity, with a definite bitter finishing bite.

Jul 2, 2013
12:00:00 PM
1361 Lech Premium Poland Lager 1.7

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

500ml can <br> 5.2% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> April 25, 2009 <br> The beer poured a translucent ligfht gold with a bubbly white head. The aroma was skunky malt and grass. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied and highly carbonated. The flavour was very grassy,m with a little bitterness on the end.

Apr 26, 2009
01:14:26 AM
1362 LeFebvre Hopus Belgium Belgian Strong Ale 3.6

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

750ml bottle <br> 8.3% ABV (as written on bottle) <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> April 19, 2014 <br> The beer pours a translucent honey yellow colour with a huge (and I mean huge) rocky white head that takes forever to die. Aroma is light fruits, citrus, yeast, grains, and some herbal spicy notes. Mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. Flavour is yeast, light fruit, honey, herbal hops, and some grains. A bitter, yet tangy aftertaste is apparent.

Apr 20, 2014
12:00:00 PM
1363 Leffe Blonde Belgium Belgian Ale 4.4

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

February 21, 2008<br> LCBO # 255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte)<br> 330ml bottle<br> 6.60% ABV <br> $2.60<br> This beer poured an translucent orangy-gold with a thin, creamy white head. The aroma was slighty yeasty with some malty and hoppy hints. The mouthfeel was full-bodied, creamy, and amply carbonated. The taste was dryish, yeasty, with a little bit of sweetness. A very good beer.

Oct 11, 2022
11:15:41 AM
1364 Leffe Brune Belgium Abbey Dubbel 3.7

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

June 28, 2008<br> LCBO Outlet #217 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Queen’s Quay)<br> 330ml bottle<br> 6.50% ABV <br> $2.35<br> The beer pours a slightly translucent dark brown with a long lasting tan coloured head. The aroma was sweet malt and some spices. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is primarily malty, with a hoppy bitter finish, and in between, some peppery spiciness.

Oct 11, 2022
11:15:43 AM
1365 Leffe Royale Belgium Belgian Strong Ale 3.6

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

November 6, 2014<br> LCBO # 255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte)<br> 330ml bottle<br> 7.50% ABV <br> $3.49<br> Part of a Christmas Gift Pack. The beer pours a golden copper colour with a long lasting white rocky film for a head. Aroma is yeast, bready malt, light fruits, and caramel. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is roasted malt, plums, vanilla, and yeast. Quite enjoyable. No notice of the alcohol as found in a previous review.

Apr 13, 2024
01:24:29 AM
1366 Left Field Brewery Big Train Zero IBU IPA Canada IPA 3.0

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

335ml can &#60;br&#62; 6.1&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; Canned On: August 26, 2019&#60;br&#62; LCBO Outlet #457 &#40;Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Yonge &#47; Eglinton&#41;&#60;br&#62; October 13, 2019&#60;br&#62; &#36;3.75&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a very hazed orange gold with a generous white head which lasts a few minutes and leaves a lot of lacing. The aroma is weak tropical fruit, cereal grains, musty hops. And yeast, The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is gross. The primary flavours are yeast, grains, and tropical fruits, but without the hoppy bitterness, it just doesn’t meld very well.

Oct 13, 2019
11:55:13 PM
1367 Left Field Brewery Blackburne Imperial Stout Canada Imperial Stout 4.0

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

355ml can&#60;br&#62; 9.7&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; Canned On: October 3, 2019&#60;br&#62; LCBO Outlet # 010 &#40;Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Summerhill&#41;&#60;br&#62; December 9, 2019&#60;br&#62; &#36;3.98&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a translucent coca-cola colour when held to strong white light with a creamy generous light brown head which lasts. The aroma is roasted malt, coffee, vanilla, and soy sauce. The moutrhfeel is full bodied, creamy and chalky, with average carbonation. The flavour is roasted malt, coffee, and vanilla with a bitter finish. Very drinkable.

Dec 9, 2019
09:41:09 AM
1368 Left Field Brewery Bricks + Mortar Canada Porter 3.3

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

355ml can&#60;br&#62; 6.0&#37; ABV&#60;br&#62; Canned On: October 2, 2019&#60;br&#62; LCBO Outlet # 010 &#40;Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Summerhill&#41;&#60;br&#62; December 14, 2019&#60;br&#62; &#36;3.98&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a coca-cola colour with a thin creamy brown head that doesn’t last very long. The aroma is roasted malt, soy sauce, weak coffee, and anise. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied, chalky, and with average carbonation. The flavour is bitter coffee, dark chocolate, and some nutty tones. Like the ‘Sweet Spot’ I find this to be a bit bitter for my liking.

Dec 15, 2019
01:46:15 AM
1369 Left Field Brewery Eephus Canada Brown Ale 3.8

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

500ml draught <br> 5.5% ABV <br> The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 8, 2013 <br> The beer pours a hazy orange brown colour with a creamy tan coloured head. The aroma was nutty malt, burnt caramel, and some yeast notes. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was caramel, some coffee, and a sharp acidic bites on the tongue. Very enjoyable.

Jul 8, 2013
12:00:00 PM
1370 Left Field Brewery Go-Ahead Raspberry Hibiscus Gose Canada Gose 3.2

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

355ml can &#60;br&#62; 5.2&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; Canned On: October 16, 2019&#60;br&#62; LCBO Outlet #457 &#40;Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Yonge &#47; Eglinton&#41;&#60;br&#62; December 31, 2019&#60;br&#62; &#36;3.75&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a translucent rust colour with absolutely no head, although there is a white ring around the edges. The aroma is sour grains, tart raspberries, and light yeast. No hints of hibiscus. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is tart raspberries, light yeast, and grains. The tartness is mild compared to other goses I’ve tried.

Dec 31, 2019
10:09:31 AM
1371 Left Field Brewery Grandstand Canada American Wheat 3.3

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

18oz draught <br> 5.5% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> December 1, 2015 <br> The beer pours a hazed metallic gold colour with a thin white cap. The aroma was citrus, wheat, and grains. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was tangy with notes of sweet grains, and spicy hops.

Dec 2, 2015
12:00:00 PM
1372 Left Field Brewery Greenwood Canada IPA 3.4

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

340ml draught &#60;br&#62; 6.3&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; C’est What? &#40;Toronto, Ontario, Canada&#41;&#60;br&#62; November 16, 2018 &#60;br&#62; &#36;5.97&#60;br&#62; The beer poured a murky yellow-orange colour with a thin white film for a head. The aroma was fruit juice &#40;orange and grapefruit&#41; and grains. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with above average carbonation. The flavour was akin to fruit juice with alcohol, with the juice tones being grapefruit and passion fruit. Not a fan of the style as they are more like alcoholic fruit juice than beer.

Nov 17, 2018
12:00:00 PM
1373 Left Field Brewery Ice Cold Beer Canada Blonde Ale 3.3

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

April 18, 2022 <br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> 355ml can<br> 4.5% ABV <br> Canned On: January 24, 2022<br> $2.80<br> The beer pours a translucent straw gold colour with a white bubbly head and lots of effervescence. Lacing is minimal. The aroma is grainy malt, light citrus, yeast, and herbal hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grainy malt, but not too sweet with a mildly bitter finish

May 2, 2022
12:28:19 PM
1374 Left Field Brewery Laser Show Canada Imperial IPA 3.8

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

650ml bottle &#60;br&#62; 8.0&#37; Abv &#60;br&#62; Bottled On: November 19, 2018 &#60;br&#62; LCBO #457 &#40;Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Yonge &#47; Eglinton&#41;&#60;br&#62; December 15, 2018 &#60;br&#62; &#36;8.95&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a hazed pineapple juice colour with a short lived white head. The aroma is tropical fruit &#40;pineapple, mango&#41;, fresh cut grass, and yeast. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was similar to the aroma with some tartness in the fruit flavours. Quite aromatic and flavourful.

Dec 16, 2018
01:35:16 AM
1375 Left Field Brewery Maris* Canada American Pale Ale 3.3

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

20oz draught <br> 4.5% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> January 9, 2014 <br> The first new beer of 2014. It pours a translucent light golden brown colour with a thin white head. Aroma is grass, weak citrus, and herbs. Nothing very prominent. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. Flavour is very malty, some salty notes and ends with a nice hop bite.

Jan 9, 2014
12:00:00 PM