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

650ml bottle <br> 8.5% ABV <br> Royal Bank Plaza LCBO (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> October 25, 2014 <br> The beer pours a dark orange, with a thin tan coloured head. The aroma was pumpkin, spices, and citrus. The mouthfeel is medium bodied, slightly creamy, with average carbonation. The flavour is sweet malt, pumpkin, spices, and a citrusy finish. The alcohol is noticeable, but doesn't detract.

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

473ml can&#60;br&#62; 6.8&#37; ABV&#60;br&#62; Canned On: September 5, 2019&#60;br&#62; LCBO Outlet #010 &#40;Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Summerhill&#41;&#60;br&#62; September 28, 2019&#60;br&#62; &#36;3.05 &#60;br&#62; The beer pours a very murky pale gold colour with a generous foamy off-white cap which doesn’t last too long. The aroma is tropical fruit, grains, pine, and herbal hops. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is tropical fruit, weak opine and spices, grass, and a very weak hoppy finish. Not a fan&#33;

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

355ml bottle <br> 5.5% ABV <br> I tried this beer on October 1, 2010 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a clear copper colour with a thin white head. The aroma was sweet caramel malt, citrusy hops, and light fruits. The mouhtfeel was medium bodied with mild carbonation. The flavour was sweet malt, citrusy hops, with a bitter finish.

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

500ml can &#60;br&#62; 4.70&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; Best Before: April 30, 2020&#60;br&#62; LCBO Outlet #010 &#40;Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Summerhill&#41;&#60;br&#62; October 5, 2019 &#60;br&#62; &#36;3.15 &#60;br&#62; The beer pours a slightly hazed metallic gold colour with a half inch white head which lingers. The aroma is tropical fruit notes, orange, bready malt, and yeast. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grainy malt, some light fruity notes in the background, and a mildly bitter finish.

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

355ml bottle <br> 5.6% ABV <br> I tried this beer on June 5, 2008 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto. This beer poured a slightly hazy yellow with a generous white head. The aroma was slightly wheaty, with some hops and citrus notes. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation and a dry finish. The flavour had a 'burnt' finish to it, and it was slightly tart on the sides of the tongue. I would not order this beer again.

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

May 14, 2023<br> Beer Store #2021 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 4.7% ABV <br> Best Before: January 31, 2024 <br> $3.35<br> The beer pours a hazed gold colour with a wrak white head that reduces qiockly to a ring. The aroma is grassy malts, light citrus, and earthy hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grains, tropical fruit and citrus with a lightly bitter finish.

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

500ml draught <br> 5.6% ABV <br> The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> December 30, 2010<br> The beer poured a translucent copper colour with a thin creamy tan coloured head. The aroma was grainy malt, caramel, and floral hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is slightly sweet, grainy, with a bitter finish. Tastes very similar to an Oktoberfest.

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

550ml bottle <br> 7.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> January 11, 2008 <br> The beer poured a coca-colour with a fluffy brown head. The aroma was dark roasted malt, bitter coffee hints, and some plums. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied, with slightly high carbonation. The taste was bitter with molasses, coffee and maltiness throughout. A very good beer

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

500ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Royal Bank Plaza LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> December 20, 2013 <br> The beer pours a light golden copper colour, translucent, with a white head. Aroma is light fruits, weak caramel, and citrusy hops. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. Flavour is very grainy with some hop bitterness. Not my favourite IPA despite being one of the standard bearers of the style

Aroma: 10 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

500ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> April 17, 2008 <br> The beer poured a beautiful translucent reddish-brown colour with a huge rocky head that slowly dissipated. The aroma was caramel malt, and some hops. The mouthfeel was full-bodied, slightly creamy, and slightly bitter. The flavour was similar to dark, powdered cocoa, with a little hoppishness.

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

550ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> November 18, 2009 <br> The beer poured a very dark brown with a 1" light brown head that lasted. The aroma was roasted malt, coffee, and nuts. The mouthfeel was full-bodied, creamy, and medium carbonated. The flavour was exquisite...and nice combination of roasted malt tones, coffee, caramel, and a bitter finish.

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

550ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> November 18, 2009 <br> The beer poured a beautiful translucent red, with a 1/2" tan coloured head that lasted. The aroma was slightly hoppy, some grainy malt, and some weak fruit tones. The mouthfeel was medium bodied and medium carbonated. The flavour was primarily malt with a nice bitter finish. Very refreshing.

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

500ml bottle <br> 5.1% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada)<br> July 27, 2014 <br> The beer pours a slightly hazed honey gold colour with a very thin white ring for a cap. The aroma is apricots, grains, and a funky yeasty note. The mouthfeel was light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was apricot and grass, with a hint of tartness. Best beer of the weekend.

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

500ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> November 8, 2013 <br> The beer pours a solid black with a tight creamy brown head. The aroma is roasted malt, vanilla and dark milk chocolate. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied, creamy with average carbonation. The flavour is certainly chocolate laced with raspberry notes. Very decadent.

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

550ml bottle <br> 5.1% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 7, 2010 <br> The beer poured a transparent dark red colour with a 1" pinkisk-white cap that quickly dissipated. The aroma was fresh raspberries, sweet malt, and some yeasty hints. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was raspberries, sticky sweet, some tartness, some nutty malt, and a a bitter finish.

Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 7

December 22, 2007<br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte) <br> 550ml bottle<br> 6.00% ABV<br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $3.85<br> The beer pours a beautiful translucent pale red colour with a generous off-white head that dissipates into rocky islands. The aroma is primarily malty with some sweet adjuncts as well. The mouthfeel is medium bodied, creamy, and mildly carbonated. The flavour is primarily malt with some hop bitterness attached

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

October 30, 2024<br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 330ml bottle<br> 5.00% ABV <br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $6.25<br> The beer pours a pale translucent gold with a thin white head. The aroma is slightly hoppy with a citrusy background. The mouthfeel is very thin with very high carbonation. The flavour is a mixture of malt, grass, and lemons.

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

September 19, 2022<br> Beer Store #2003 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Millside Drive)<br> 473ml can <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Canned On: August 24, 2022<br> $3.24<br> The beer poured a solid black colour with a light tan head that starts out huge but quickly dies to a thin film. The aroma is grass, nuts, and coffee….but in general, weak in aroma. The mouthfeel is light bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is a little more robust than the aroma with notes of coffee, roasted nuts, and yeast.

Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 4

August 13, 2007<br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte) <br> 650ml can<br> 5.00% ABV<br> Brewed under license in Canada by Sleeman Brewing and Malting Company<br> Canned On: Unknown<br> $3.20<br> The beer pours a nice translucent gold colour into the glass with a large white loose head. The aroma was very weak, with no discernable scents. The mouthfeel was weak and watery with some hints of carbonation. The flavour was also weak with little or no discernable flavours

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

473ml can &#60;br&#62; 4.70&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; Canned On: October 3, 2018&#60;br&#62; LCBO # 255 &#40;Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main &#47; Bronte&#41; &#60;br&#62; November 17, 2018&#60;br&#62; &#36;3.10&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a translucent cherry red colour with a generous foamy off-white head. Can’t say I’ve ever seen a red pilsner before. The aroma is very grainy with some earthy hops thrown into the mix. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is typical pilsner flavour with grainy malt, a little spice, and a bitter hop finish. I am quite surprised given the colour of the beer that there are no caramel or sweet malt flavours.

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

500ml can <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> February 22, 2011 <br> The beer poured a hazy translucent gold colour with a thin white foamy head. The aroma is very grainy with the smell of horse feed. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is very grainy with a slight sourness and a bitter finish.

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5

473ml can &#60;br&#62; 9.5&#37; Abv &#60;br&#62; Canned On: October 4, 2018 &#60;br&#62; LCBO #457 &#40;Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Yonge &#47; Eglinton&#41;&#60;br&#62; November 24, 2018 &#60;br&#62; &#36;5.25&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a solid black colour with a generous foamy light brown cap which sticks around. The aroma is soy sauce &#40;not good when it’s the first smell in an Imperial Stout&#41;, roasted malt, dark chocolate, and coffee. The ingredients list raspberries and cherries but I’m not feeling them as part of the aroma. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is bitter chocolate, roasted malt, with coffee and soy notes in the background. Being a supporter of Bar Hop, this beer is a huge disappointment and hopefully the draught version is better.

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

473ml can &#60;br&#62; 3.5&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; Canned On: August 20, 2019&#60;br&#62; LCBO Outlet #457 &#40;Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Yonge &#47; Eglinton&#41;&#60;br&#62; November 7, 2019&#60;br&#62; &#36;3.25&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a hazed honey gold colour with a thick bubbly cap that disappears quickly. The aroma is funky yeast, wheat, and light citrus notes. The mouthfeel is bodied, puckering, and lightly carbonated. The flavour is sweet and sour lemon lollipop with yeasty funk thrown in the mix. Very drinkable.

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

March 16, 2023<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 5.5% ABV <br> Canned On: December 7, 2022<br> $4.50<br> The beer pours a dark brown colour with a bubbly brown head. There is no lacing. The aroma is roasted malt, and dark chocolate. The mouthfeel is full-bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is roasted malt, coffee, and dark chocolate with a bitter finish. There is no trace of caramel in either the aroma or flavour.

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

473ml can <br> 8.50% ABV <br> Canned On: April 7, 2021<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> July 11, 2021<br> $4.75<br> The beer pours a hazy gold colour with a fluffy snow white heads that lasts a few seconds. The aroma is grassy malts, light orange, pine, and earthy hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour reminds me of a strong mimosa with orange and alcohol notes aplenty. Not something I’ll try again.