Beer Reviews by CYRENAICA
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2351 | Wellington UVB76 Nikita / Wellington M31 Mirach | Canada | Imperial Stout | 4.1
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 January 5, 2023<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 355ml can <br> 10.90% ABV<br> Canned On: September 26, 2022<br> $8.32<br> The beer pours an opaque black with a generous bubbly brown head that dissipates quickly. The aroma is roasted malt, alcohol, and chocolate. The mouthfeel is creamy and full bodied. Carbonation is average. Flavour is bitter dark chocolate, burnt wood, and some weak alcohol notes. |
May 6, 2023 10:25:57 PM |
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2352 | Wellington UVB76 Roman / Wellington M31 Andromeda | Canada | Imperial Stout | 4.0
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 January 3, 2023<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 355ml can <br> 10.90% ABV<br> Canned On: September 23, 2022<br> $8.32<br> The beer pours an opaque black colour with a huge brown head that disappears quickly. The aroma is dominated by the smell of alcohol with hints of roasted malt and coffee. The mouthfeel is full bodied, creamy, and carbonation is average. The flavour is dark chocolate, buts, roasted malt, and coffee. The alcohol is noticeable, but not as prevalent as in the aroma. |
May 6, 2023 10:19:31 PM |
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2353 | Wellington Welly One Off: Bootchuck IPA | Canada | IPA | 3.4
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 September 13, 2012<br> C’est What (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 67 Front Street West) <br> 20oz draught <br> 5.5% ABV <br> $6.86<br> The first thing I notice about this beer is it's colour. Far and away the darkest IPA I've tried to date. Dark amber with a thin tan head. Aroma is pine and citrus with a hint of caramel. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. Flavour is well balanced between sweet caramel malt, and citrusy hops, not quite grapefruit citrus. |
Apr 15, 2022 04:15:53 PM |
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2354 | Wellington Welly One Off: Chocolate Milk Stout | Canada | Imperial Stout | 3.8
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 8 August 9, 2014<br> LCBO Outlet #483B (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Royal Bank Plaza)<br> 750ml swing top bottle <br> 7.2% ABV <br> $9.95<br> The beer pours a dark brown with a generous light brown head which quickly dissipates. The aroma is roasted malt, cocoa, and hits of licorice. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour definitely has chocolate milk characteristics, although it is dark chocolate. I liked this beer, but not as much as their Morning Brew Coffee Cream Stout. |
Apr 15, 2022 04:22:15 PM |
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2355 | Wellington Welly One Off: Frost Quake Barrel Aged Barley Wine | Canada | English Barleywine | 3.9
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 8 February 10, 2015<br> LCBO Outlet #511 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – King / Spadina)<br> 750ml bottle (swingtop) <br> 9.8% ABV <br> $11.95<br> The beer pours a solid brown colour with a thin tan film for a head. The aroma is sweet malt, molasses, and floral hops. The mouthfeel is full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is molasses, butterscotch, grains, and dark fruit. A very sweet beer. |
Apr 15, 2022 04:23:19 PM |
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2356 | Wellington Welly One Off: India Pale Ale | Canada | IPA | 3.0
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 October 5, 2011<br> The Symposium (Milton, Ontario, Canada – 611 Holly Avenue)<br> 500ml draught <br> 5.5% ABV <br> The beer poured a hazy copper colour with a creamy tan coloured head. The aroma was caramel malt, weak hops, and yeasty tones. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was sweet malt and weak citrusy hops. Not a memorable beer. |
Apr 15, 2022 04:07:37 PM |
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2357 | Wellington Welly One Off: Morning Brew Coffee Cream Stout | Canada | Milk Stout | 4.6
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 10 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9 December 20, 2012<br> C’est What (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 67 Front Street West) <br> 473ml can <br> 6.7% ABV <br> $8.90<br> The beer pours a beautiful shimmering black with a creamy tan head. The aroma was coffee, roasted malt, chocolate milk and vanilla. The mouthfeel was full bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was milk chocolate, coffee, and nuts. Loved it! |
Apr 15, 2022 04:14:54 PM |
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2358 | Wellington Welly One Off: Quick Brown Fox ESB | Canada | Extra Special Bitter | 2.7
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5 November 7, 2013<br> C’est What (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 67 Front Street West) <br> 550ml draft <br> 6.0% ABV <br> $7.74<br> The beer pours a translucent copper colour with a thing white ring for a head. The aroma is nutty malt, weak caramel, and herbal hops. The mouthfeel is weak to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is slighty spiced with notes of nuts, caramel, and hops. My least favourite Wellington limited beer in a while. |
Apr 15, 2022 04:20:47 PM |
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2359 | Wellington Welly One Off: Rye-It! | Canada | Rye Beer | 3.8
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 April 19, 2012<br> C’est What (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 67 Front Street West) <br> 550ml draught <br> 5.5 ABV <br> $6.64<br> The beer poured a translucent red colour with an off-white head that laced well. The aroma was grains, citrus, and spices. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was dry, grainy, with a hint of citrusy bitterness. Quite drinkable. |
Apr 15, 2022 04:17:07 PM |
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2360 | Wellington Welly One Off: Terrestrial India Brown Ale | Canada | American Black Ale | 3.3
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 March 9, 2012<br> C’est What (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 67 Front Street West) <br> 473ml can <br> 5.9% ABV <br> $5.29<br> I wish I had my camera with me because this has to be the cheapest packaging I have ever seen.......a generic aluminum can with a 2" diameter sticker denoting what's inside. The beer pours a translucent dark brown colour (when held to light) with a thin white creamy head. First aroma is dish soap, followed by some nut malt, roast, and coffee notes. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. Flavour is coffee, chocolate, and some sweet caramel hints. Not very hoppy. |
Apr 15, 2022 04:18:13 PM |
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2361 | Weltenburger Klosterbrauerei Asam Bock | Germany | Doppelbock | 2.8
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5 500ml bottle <br> 6.90 % ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada)<br> March 12, 2008 <br> The beer poured a very dark translucent (when held against the light) reddish brown. The head was tan-coloured. The mouthfeel was medium bodied and medium carbonation. The aroma and the flavour were both grainy malt in all it's glory. Almost a chewy maltiness. |
Mar 12, 2008 01:43:12 PM |
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2362 | Wernesgrüner Pils | Germany | Bohemian / Czech Pilsener | 2.6
Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5 February 11, 2008<br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte)<br> 500ml can <br> 4.9% <br> $1.85<br> The beer pours a clear yellow-gold with a thin white head. The aroma is very grainy and not appealing at all. The mouthfeel is medium bodied. The flavour is a combination of malt and grain. |
Apr 15, 2022 11:36:55 AM |
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2363 | Westmalle Dubbel | Belgium | Abbey Dubbel | 4.7
Aroma: 10 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 10 | Overall: 9 330ml bottle <br> 7.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> October 27, 2008 <br> The beer poured a slightly translucent reddish-brown with a huge tan coloured rocky head that lasted quite a while. The aroma was floral hops, caramel malts, and some yeast tones. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied, with mild carbonation. The flavour is malty with some sweet fruit tones (plums, apples) and a little yeast. |
Oct 27, 2008 10:54:27 AM |
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2364 | Westmalle Extra | Belgium | Belgian Ale | 3.8
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 February 14, 2023<br> Beerbistro, The (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 18 King Street East) 330ml bottle <br> 5.4% ABV <br> Bottled On: June 7, 2021<br> Best Before: June 7, 2023<br> $14.50<br> The beer pours a lightly hazed gold colour with a geberous frothy white head which lasts about 20 minutes and leaves great lacing. The aroma is grainy malt, Trappist yeast, citrus, and candy sugar. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is light grains, light wheat, sweet malt, and finishes dry. |
May 7, 2023 12:59:16 PM |
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2365 | Westmalle Tripel | Belgium | Abbey Tripel | 4.9
Aroma: 10 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 10 | Flavor: 10 | Overall: 10 August 21, 2007<br> The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada - 18 King Street East) <br> 330ml bottle<br> 9.50% ABV <br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $10.90<br> The beer poured a murky gold colour into a chalice glass with a thin white head that dissipated quickly. The aroma was very yeasty, with some malt and cloves. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, and slightly champagne in nature. The flavour was that of yeast, malt, and cloves with a dry finish. |
Nov 11, 2024 11:54:44 PM |
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2366 | Westvleteren Abt 12 | Belgium | Abbey Quadrupel | 4.8
Aroma: 10 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 10 | Overall: 10 June 25, 2009 <br> Bar Volo (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 587 Yonge Street)<br> 330ml bottle <br> 10.2% ABV <br> $41.04 <br> Several Toronto beer bars have banded together to get several cases and sell it - and I grabbed the chance. The beer poured an opaque dark brown with an off white head...not near as dark as the St. Bernardus or Rochefort quads. The aroma knocked my socks off....fresh figs and plums, with warm yeast and sweet malt. More than satisfying. The mouthfeel was full-bodied, with mild carbonation - yet a bit thinner than other quads. The flavour again was quite complex and full of flavours when compared to St. Bernardus, and didn't have the alcohol taste and feel I get with the Rochefort. The bitter aftertaste was even pleasant after the sweet malt and fruit tones. On aroma and taste alone, this is the best beer I have ever had. I'm knocking off points for appearance and mouthfeel as the beer was 'lighter' than I was expecting. |
Apr 15, 2022 11:30:17 AM |
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2367 | Westvleteren Blonde | Belgium | Belgian Ale | 3.8
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 July 26, 2012<br> Bar Volo (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 587 Yonge Street)<br> 330ml bottle <br> 5.8% ABV <br> $39.49<br> This completes the triumvirate of the publicly available Westys for me. The beer poured a hazy golden yellow colour with a thin, long lasting white head. The aroma was yeast, citrus, and some earthy tones. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with mild carbonation. The flavour is yeast, citrus, and light fruits with some breadiness in the malt |
Apr 15, 2022 11:31:25 AM |
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2368 | Westvleteren Extra 8 | Belgium | Belgian Strong Ale | 4.5
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9 July 26, 2012<br> Bar Volo (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 587 Yonge Street)<br> 330ml bottle <br> 9.1% ABV (as written on bottle) <br> $41.75 <br> The beer poured a translucent deep mahogany colour with a generous, long lived, tan coloured head. Plenty of effervescence to keep the head alive. Aroma is dark malt, sugar, plums, and licorice. Definitely a very sweet nose. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with plenty of carbonation. The flavour is sweet malt, dark fruit, yeast (and lots of it), some anise, and a bit of peppery spice. Not as good as the 12, but an outstanding beer all the same. |
Apr 15, 2022 11:34:24 AM |
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2369 | Whistler Paradise Valley Grapefruit Ale | Canada | Blonde Ale | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 November 2, 2013 <br> LCBO Outlet #483B (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Royal Bank Plaza)<br> 330ml bottle <br> 5.0% Abv <br> $2.24<br> Part of a BC Breweries Discovery Pack at the LCBO. The beer pours a hazed gold colour, with a very thin white soapy head, despite a vigourous pour. Aroma is caramel, weak grapefruit, and grass. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. Flavour is caramel, weak citrus, weak molasses, and grass. If I was blindfolded while tasting this....I would have sworn it was a very thin Scotch Ale....that's how much I notice the molasses taste. |
Apr 15, 2022 11:24:44 AM |
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2370 | Whistler Premium Export Lager | Canada | Lager | 3.2
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 June 9, 2009<br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 330ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> $6.95<br> The beer poured a clear dark gold colour with reddish hues,and a thin white cap. The aroma was cereal malt, with some hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The taste was grainy malt, some hoppish bitterness...and was quite refreshing. Better than 99% of macro lagers |
Apr 15, 2022 11:27:31 AM |
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2371 | Whitewater Brewing Blood Moon | Canada | Wild Ale | 2.6
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5 April 29, 2020<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> 473ml can<br> 4.8% ABV<br> Canned On: March 16, 2020<br> $3.25<br> This beer pours a translucent golden orange colour with a huge bubbly cap that acts like a soft drink and is gone within minutes. Not even a film on top. The aroma is tart orange, sour grains, and weak musty hops. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with low carbonation. Flavour is tart orange soda with a hint of alcohol. Drinkable for sure, but not very beer like. |
Apr 15, 2022 11:20:54 AM |
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2372 | Whitewater Brewing Class V | Canada | IPA | 3.9
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 April 23, 2018<br> Real Canadian Superstore #2810 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – 820 Main Street East)<br> 473ml can <br> 5.5% ABV <br> Canned On: September 12, 2017 <br> $2.80<br> The beer pours a hazy copper colour, with a 1” creamy tan coloured head and plenty of effervescence. The aroma is caramel malt, citrus fruit, and pine. A throwback to the IPAs of a decade ago. The mouthfeel is medium bodied, and slightly above average carbonation. The flavour is very well balanced between the grains and caramel malt tones and the citrusy bitterness of the hops. I like this beer and wonder how good it would have been less than 7 months old. |
Apr 15, 2022 11:18:13 AM |
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2373 | Whitewater Brewing Farmer's Daughter | Canada | Blonde Ale | 3.6
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 April 23 , 2018<br> Real Canadian Superstore #2810 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – 820 Main Street East)<br> 473ml can <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Canned On: September 5, 2017 <br> $2.67<br> The beer pours a hazed medium gold colour with a generous foamy white head which quickly recedes to thick rocky islands on the top. The aroma is biscuits, cereals, some citrus, some light fruit, and some herbal hops. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied, slightly creamy, with average carbonation. The flavour tilts towards the malt side of things with notes of bread and cereal, but there is a slight bitter note in the finish. |
Apr 15, 2022 11:16:48 AM |
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2374 | Whitewater Brewing Funky Fresh | Canada | Wild Ale | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 July 4, 2022<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 4.60%<br> March 22, 2022<br> $3.65<br> The beer pours a hazed gold colour with a generous white head that quickly settles into little islands on the surface. The aroma is cereal grains, oranges, light tropical citrus, and funky yeast. The mouthfeel is similar to yesterday’s beer in that it forces you to pucker, is medium bodied, and carbonation is average. I can definitely taste the kiwi in the beer, as well as some yeast flavours. The finish is very tart. |
Sep 20, 2022 12:55:42 PM |
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2375 | Whitewater Brewing Hazel Amour Chocolate Hazelnut Stout | Canada | Chocolate Stout | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 March 5, 2023<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 4.6% ABV <br> Canned On: November 2, 2022<br> $4.85<br> The beer pours an opaque black with a creamy tan head that lasts but leaves little lacing. The aroma is hazel nuts, roasted malt, and weak coffee hints. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is heavy on the roasted malt and hazelnut flavours, with little else. |
May 7, 2023 02:29:27 PM |