Beer Reviews by CYRENAICA

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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
2276 Vapeur Cochonne Belgium Belgian Ale 3.4

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

330ml bottle <br> 8.5% ABV <br> The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 6, 2008 <br> The beer poured amurky golden brown with a creamy tanm coloured head. The aroma was malty with sweet hints, particularly cherry/grape. The mouthfeel was thin-bodied, and very champagne-like. The flavour was also champagne-like in that is was light malt and fruity spices.

Jun 6, 2008
11:11:06 PM
2277 Velkopopovický Kozel Černý / Kozel Dark Czech Republic Dunkel / Dark Lager 3.5

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

February 6, 2023<br> Beer Store #2009 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Millside Drive)<br> 500ml can<br> 3.8% ABV <br> Canned On: September 30, 2022<br> Best Before: July 30, 2023<br> $2.85<br> The beer pours a coca-cola colour with a creamy brown head which lasts a few minutes. The aroma is roasted malt, nuts, and coffee. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is light roasted malt, dark chocolate, and has a light bitter finish.

May 6, 2023
11:29:10 PM
2278 Velkopopovicky Kozel Premium Lager Czech Republic Bohemian / Czech Pilsener 3.8

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

July 1, 2007 <br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte) <br> 500ml can<br> 4.80% ABV<br> Canned On: Unknown<br> $2.30<br> It poured a somwehat cloudy gold colour, not translucent. The aroma was strong and malty with some grainy tones. It is slightly thick on the tongue with very little carbonation. The taste is slightly malty with a toasty aftertaste. This is another Czech beer I would have no problem trying again.

Nov 11, 2024
01:52:35 PM
2279 Victoria Bitter Australia Pale Lager 2.1

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 4 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 4

500ml can <br> 4.6% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 19, 2010 <br> The beer poured a translucent reddish-gold with no cap. The aroma was sour malt, nuts, and metal. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with very little carbonation. The flavour was gross. Musky malt, sour, and acidic.

Jul 19, 2010
12:00:00 PM
2280 Victory Headwaters Pale Ale United States American Pale Ale 3.7

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

August 22, 2013<br> Beerbistro, The (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 18 King Street East) <br> 12oz bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> 9.38 <br> The beer poured a hazed dark golden orange with a light tan head that lasted a while. Aroma is honey, grass, citrus and weak caramel. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. Flavour is light grapefruit, grainy malt, and notes of light sweetness.

Apr 16, 2022
01:57:18 PM
2281 Victory HopDevil United States IPA 3.6

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

April 15, 2011<br> Beerbistro, The (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 18 King Street East) <br> 12oz bottle <br> 6.7% ABV <br> $8.25<br> The beer pours a hazy golden orange with a 1/2" creamy tan coloured head. The aroma was citrusy hops, pine, and some caramel malt. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, with medium carbonation. The flavour was grapefruit, orange, and caramel with a dry finish.

Apr 16, 2022
01:58:10 PM
2282 Victory Prima Pils United States Bohemian / Czech Pilsener 3.5

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

September 5, 2009 <br> LCBO Outlet #631 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Thompson) 355ml bottle <br> 5.3% ABV <br> $2.50<br> The beer poured a translucent medium gold colour with a thin white head that quickly disappeared to a ring. The aroma was grass, musk, and hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied and medium carbonation. The flavour was a nice balance of hops and malt, with a yeasty note. Very good.

Apr 16, 2022
02:00:16 PM
2283 Victory Storm King Imperial Stout United States Imperial Stout 4.5

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

April 15, 2011 <br> Beerbistro, The (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 18 King Street East) <br> 12oz bottle <br> 9.1% ABV <br> $9.05<br> The beer poured a jet black, with a generous, creamy light brown head. The aroma was roasted malt, coffee, and dark chocolate. The mouthfeel was full-bodied, creamy, and mildly carbonated. The flavour was roasted malt, coffee, and a very noticeable hop bitterness.

Apr 16, 2022
01:56:20 PM
2284 Vimy Brewing Cream Ale Canada Cream Ale 3.0

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

October 27, 2018 <br> LCBO Outlet #457 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Yonge Eglinton Centre)<br> 473ml can<br> 5.0% <br> Canned On: September 26, 2018 <br> $3.15<br> The beer pours a translucent red-hued golden colour with a 1 inch bubbly white head which quickly dissipates to a film on top. The aromas are earthy hops, stale grains, and weak citrus notes. The mouthfeel is thin to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grainy malt, and a bitter hoppy finish that clings to the tongue. Not bad, but no complexity whatsoever..

Apr 16, 2022
01:50:18 PM
2285 Vimy Brewing Red Ale Canada Amber Ale 3.8

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

June 4, 2023<br> Beer Store #4362 (Cambridge, Ontario, Canada – Trinity Centre) <br> 473ml can <br> 5.0% ABV<br> Canned On: April 24, 2023<br> $3.25<br> The beer poured a translucent red with a short lived white head which didn’t provide any lacing. The aroma was bready malt, light hints of caramel, and yeast. The mouthfeel was medium bodie3d with average carbonation. The flavour was toasted malt, light caramel, and a light bitter finish. Quite enjoyable.

Apr 13, 2024
09:45:20 PM
2286 Von Bugle Brewing Munich Lager Canada Vienna / Amber Lager 3.9

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

February 3, 2019<br> LCBO #457 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Yonge / Eglinton)<br> 473ml can<br> 5.0% ABV<br> Canned On: October 30, 2018<br> $3.15<br> The beer pours a translucent light copper colour with a generous foamy light tan head which doesn’t last very long. The aroma is grains, light caramel, herbal hops, and some weak yeast notes. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is light toasted caramel, some leather notes, and a nice bitter hoppy finish. I enjoyed this immensely, I hope Steam Whistle doesn’t ruin it.

Apr 16, 2022
01:47:16 PM
2287 Walkerville Brewery Easy Stout Canada Milk Stout 3.1

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

March 16, 2019<br> LCBO #457 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Yonge / Eglinton)<br> 473ml can<br> 5.5% ABV<br> Canned On: January 30, 2019<br> $3.75<br> The beer pours a solid coca-cola colour with a half inch creamy tan coloured head which sadly, did not last more than a few seconds. The aroma is roasted malt, coffee, and notes of vanilla. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is roasted malt, coffee, and not much else. Quite one dimensional for a stout, and weak tasting.

Apr 16, 2022
01:44:56 PM
2288 Walkerville Brewery Honest Lager Canada Marzen / Oktoberfest 3.4

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

June 10, 2023<br> LCBO Outlet #344 (Cambridge. Ontario, Canada – Hwy 24 / Hwy 401)<br> 473ml can <br> 5.30% ABV <br> Canned On: Unknown <br> $3.25<br> The beer pours a copper-hued gold with a very thin white ring for a head. The aroma is grassy malt, light caramel, some weak toast, and yeast. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was nicely balanced between the grains and caramel notes and the finish was lightly bitter.

Apr 14, 2024
11:27:36 AM
2289 Walkerville Brewery Road Block Doppelbock Canada Doppelbock 3.0

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 6

May 8, 2019<br> LCBO #010 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Summerhill)<br> 473ml can<br> 7.5% ABV<br> Canned On: February 20, 2019<br> $3.15<br> The beer pours a translucent dark cherry red with a thin brown tan cap which starts off bubbly but quickly recedes to a film on top. The aroma is toasted caramel malt, earthy hops, weak bread, and a hint of yeast. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. Sadly, the flavour falls short. While only 7.5%, the alcohol flavour dominates the taste. There are hints of caramel and bitter hop notes, but the alcohol steals the show.

Apr 16, 2022
01:43:11 PM
2290 Walkerville Brewery Rob Roy Scotch Ale Canada Scottish Ale 3.0

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

October 12, 2018<br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte)<br> 473ml can<br> 7.0% ABV<br> $3.25<br> The date code on the can is the totally obvious 8253. The beer pours a beautiful translucent dark cherry red with a creamy half inch tan coloured cap that lingers a while. The aroma is light toffee and molasses with hints of grains and musty hops. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. On the thin side for a Scotch ale. The flavour is like the mouthfeel in that it is weak on flavour. Not a lot of sweetness coming from the molasses/toffee notes, and not a lot of bitterness from hop notes. The alcohol is well hidden though, that’s a plus. Look and smells great, but the flavour was a letdown for me.

Apr 16, 2022
01:38:57 PM
2291 Walkerville Classic Amber Canada Vienna / Amber Lager 3.3

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

May 2, 2008 <br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte)<br> 341ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> $2.10<br> Part of the 2008 Ontario Craft Beer Discovery Pack. The beer poured a translucent red-tinged golden colour with a generous white head that quickly dissipated. The aroma was slightly malty, a little tinge of hops, and a lot of mustiness as stated previously. The beer is thin to medium bodied with ample carbonation. The flavour has a slight sweetness to it, a little bit of caramel malt, and a little hoppish character in the end.

Apr 16, 2022
01:35:51 PM
2292 Warka Strong Beer Poland Strong Lager 2.4

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 3 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 5

500ml bottle <br> 7.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada)<br> February 11, 1980 <br> This poured a translucent gold colour with a slight reddish tinge. The head was thin, and white, and there was quite a bit of effervescence. The aroma was rather weak, nothing at all that comes to mind aside from some grassy hints. The mouthfeel was light. almost watery, and little carbonation. The taste was very grassy was well, with some malty hints.

Feb 11, 2008
11:20:11 AM
2293 Warsteiner Premium Dunkel Germany Dunkel / Dark Lager 3.3

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

March 12, 2008<br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte)<br> 500ml can <br> 4.80% ABV <br> $2.15 <br> The beer poured a dark translucent reddish-brown with a 1" head which disappeared quickly. The first aromatic flavour that hit me was molasses. There was also some sweet malt and cherry hints. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied with ample carbonation. The flavour was malty/grainy with some unplaceable sourness. An alright beer.

Apr 16, 2022
01:33:04 PM
2294 Warsteiner Premium Verum Germany Bohemian / Czech Pilsener 2.9

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

November 3, 2007<br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte) <br> 500ml can<br> 4.80% ABV<br> Canned On: Unknown<br> $2.05<br> The beer pours a beautiful translucent gold colour with very little head that dissipates quickly. The aroma is weak with hops and grains. The mouthfeel is thin and crisp with mild carbonation. The flavour is a combination of malt, and hops and grass.

Nov 13, 2024
09:23:16 PM
2295 Wasaga Beach 1 Beach One Cerveza Canada Pale Lager 2.3

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

July 6, 2019<br> LCBO # 255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte)<br> 473ml can<br> 4.5% ABV<br> Canned On: May 27, 2019<br> $2.95<br> The beer pours a translucent light gold colour with a generous bubbly head which doesn’t last very long, but leaves a little lacing. The aroma is very grainy, with hints of earthy hops The mouthfeel is thin to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is the same as the aroma, very grainy, minimal hops.

Apr 16, 2022
01:29:57 PM
2296 Waterloo Brewing Amber Canada Marzen / Oktoberfest 2.9

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

October 17, 2011 <br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte) 473ml can <br> 6.8% ABV <br> $2.50 <br> The beer poured a translucent scarlet red colour with a thin brown head. Aroma is metal, some citrus, some caramal, and dark fruits. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is molasses, caramel and noticeably alcohol.

Apr 16, 2022
01:12:29 PM
2297 Waterloo Brewing Dark Canada Schwarzbier 2.9

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

July 11, 2007<br> Jack Astor’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 144 Front Street West)<br> 341ml bottle <br> 5.00% ABV <br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $4.72<br> The beer poured a dark reddish-brown into the glass with little head, and constant effervescence. What head there was, was gone in the blink of an eye. The aroma was weak with malt. The mouthfeel was thick and full-bodied. The taste was bland for a dark beer, some malt flavour, but not much else.

Nov 11, 2024
03:07:12 PM
2298 Waterloo Brewing Hucklejack Canadian Lager Canada Lager 3.0

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

October 8, 2020<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> 473ml can<br> 5.0%<br> Canned On: April 17, 2020<br> $2.85<br> The beer pours a light gold colour with a creamy white head that lasts a few moments. The aroma is grassy malts, light yeast, and berries. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is tart berries, slightly sweet malt, and bitter hop finish. Testes better than it smells.

Apr 16, 2022
01:09:32 PM
2299 Waterloo Brewing Maple Spiced Pecan Old Ale Canada Old Ale 3.2

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

March 20, 2021<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 5.5% ABV <br> Canned On: December 11, 2020<br> $2.95<br> The beer pours a translucent gold colour, highly effervescent, with a short lived bubbly light tan coloured head. The aroma is maple, pecans, spices, and bready grains. The mouthfeel is medium bodied, with average carbonation. The flavour is very sweet with lots of pumpkin flavour masking the maple and nuts. Despite being only 5.5%. the alcohol is noticeable.

Apr 16, 2022
01:13:44 PM
2300 Waterloo Brewing Radler (Grapefruit) Canada Fruit Beer 2.4

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

May 25, 2015 <br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte)<br> 473ml can <br> 3.1% ABV <br> $2.45<br> The radler pours a hazy pinkish-gold colour with a large foamy white head that disappeared quickly to nothing leaving a flat-looking liquid. The aroma is grapefruit and lemonade. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is sweet acidic notes and grapefruit. The acidic notes kill the sessionability.

Apr 16, 2022
01:14:59 PM