Beer Reviews by CYRENAICA
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401 | All Or Nothing Hopfenweisse | Canada | Hefeweizen | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7 August 8, 2014 <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 391 King Street West)<br> 16oz draught <br> 5.1% ABV <br> $6.95<br> The beer poured a slightly hazed dark metallic gold with a snow white head. The aroma was wheat, weak citrus, and spice. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was wheat, with a definite citrus tang. Very enjoyable. |
Apr 16, 2022 03:12:18 PM |
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402 | All Or Nothing Hustle Over Hype | Canada | American Wheat | 3.3
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 June 18, 2019<br> LCBO Outlet #411 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Yonge / Wellesley)<br> 473ml can <br> 5.1% ABV <br> Canned On: May 8, 2019<br> $3.00<br> The beer pours a very hazed straw gold colour with a white fluffy head that lingers a while. The aroma is citrus, wheat, grains, and earthy hops. Smells like a lot of hops here/ The aroma is medium to light bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grapefruit, light wheat, and some spices followed by a bitter hop finish. All in all, not bad. |
Apr 16, 2022 03:11:54 PM |
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403 | All Or Nothing Snooze You Lose | Canada | Brown Ale | 3.3
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 6 August 3, 2019<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Canned On: July 13, 2019<br> $3.15<br> The beer pours a translucent reddish-brown colour with a creamy light tan coloured head that lasts a few moments. The aroma is roasted malt, coffee, caramel, nuts, maple, and earthy hops. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The dominant flavours are coffee and nutty malt, which eventually give way to sweet maple notes before a mildly bitter finish. Better than the last All or Nothing beer I had, but not by much. |
Apr 16, 2022 03:11:18 PM |
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404 | All Or Nothing Think Big'Ger | Canada | Cream Ale | 3.0
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 June 18, 2019<br> LCBO Outlet #411 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Yonge / Wellesley)<br> 473ml can <br> 4.8% ABV <br> Canned On: May 11, 2019<br> $3.10<br> The beer pours a translucent gold colour with a creamy off white head which lasts a few minutes. There’s actually quite a bit of lacing with this one. The aroma is toasted malt, grass, light herbal hops, and weak yeast notes. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grains, light spiciness, yeast, and a weak bitter hop finish. Nothing offensive or outstanding about this beer. Just a good solid drinkable beer. |
Apr 16, 2022 03:10:18 PM |
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405 | Cerveja Super Bock | Portugal | Pale Lager | 2.2
Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 4 June 15, 2010 <br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte)<br> 330ml bottle <br> 5.4% ABV <br> $1.90 <br> The beer poured a translucent medium gold colour with high effervescence and a very thin white head. The aroma was grainy malt, some floral hops, and acidic tones. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was grainy malt, some yeast, and a bitter finish. Not a beer I would buy again. |
Apr 16, 2022 03:04:43 PM |
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406 | Unibroue Raftman | Canada | Smoked Ale | 3.8
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 May 11, 2012<br> Beerbistro, The (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 18 King Street East)<br> 350ml draught <br> 5.5% ABV <br> $7.30 <br> The beer poured a hazy dark peach colour with a bubbly white cap. The aroma was smoked wood, dark fruits, caramel and some floral hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, slightly creamy, and medium carbonation. The flavour was smoked wood, weak malty tones, light fruit notes, and a tart finish. Not a lot of bitterness. |
Apr 16, 2022 02:59:16 PM |
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407 | Unibroue Seigneuriale | Canada | Belgian Strong Ale | 4.1
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 July 2, 2013 <br> LCBO Outlet #483B (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Royal Bank Plaza)<br> 750ml bottle <br> 7.5% ABV <br> $6.95<br> The beer pours a slightly hazed brownish-red colour with a generous rocky tan coloured head. Aroma is yeast, dark fruits, caramel, and spices. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. Flavour is sweet malt, fruity, and yeast. A very good beer. |
Apr 16, 2022 02:57:46 PM |
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408 | Unibroue Trois Pistoles | Canada | Belgian Strong Ale | 4.6
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 10 | Overall: 9 January 17, 2008<br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 341ml bottle <br> 9.0% ABV <br> $7.95<br> I've been trying to get a hold of this for a while but it has been rather elusive. The beer poured a dark brown, with a thick creamy tan coloured head that lingered a few minutes. The aroma was sweet malt, some yeast, some dark fruit, and some spices. The mouthfeel was creamy, full-bodied, with high carbonation. The flavour was malty, sweet, yeasty...with a little licorice. |
Apr 16, 2022 02:55:10 PM |
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409 | Unibroue L'Éphémère Cerises (Unibroue L'Éphémère Cherry) | Canada | Fruit Beer | 3.6
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 August 16, 2013 <br> LCBO Outlet #217 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Queen’s Quay)<br> 750ml bottle <br> 5.5% ABV <br> $6.95<br> The beer pours a hazed cherry-red hued gold, which a long lasting white head and plenty of effervescence.. Aroma is tart cherries, yeast, and funk. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with above average carbonation. Flavour is cherry, yeast, and barnyard notes. |
Apr 16, 2022 02:52:51 PM |
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410 | Unibroue La Résolution | Canada | Spiced Beer | 4.3
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 10 | Overall: 8 November 29, 2014 <br> LCBO Outlet #217 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Queen’s Quay) 750ml bottle <br> 10% ABV <br> $8.95<br> The beer pours a slightly hazed brownish-red with a thick creamy tan coloured cap. The aroma is dark malt, plums, molasses, brown sugar, and yeast. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with above average carbonation. The flavour is nutmeg/cinnamon, roasted malt, plums, yeast, and caramel. Love the flavour! |
Apr 16, 2022 02:48:52 PM |
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411 | Unibroue La Terrible | Canada | Belgian Strong Ale | 4.6
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 10 | Overall: 9 July 11, 2012<br> Bar Volo (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 587 Yonge Street)<br> 750ml bottle <br> 10.5% ABV <br> I shared a bottle of this with fellow BeerPal Sassy. The beer poured a coca-cola brown colour with a thin tan creamy head into the Unibroue tulip. The aroma was dark fruit, molasses, roasted malt, and sugar. The mouthfeel was full bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was blackberries, molasses, some applish and anise notes. Alcohol was completely hidden. A great beer. |
Apr 16, 2022 02:47:37 PM |
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412 | Unibroue Don De Dieu | Canada | Abbey Tripel | 4.3
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 May 27, 2015 <br> LCBO Outlet #010 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Summerhill) 750ml bottle <br> 9.0% ABV <br> $6.95 <br> The beer pours a hazed metallic gold colour with a thick white head that quickly disappears. The aroma is yeast, honey, light fruits, and grain. The mouthfeel is full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is light fruits, yeast, grains, and citrus. |
Apr 16, 2022 02:43:41 PM |
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413 | Unibroue Blanche de Chambly | Canada | Witbier | 4.2
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 8 September 5, 2008 <br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte)<br> 750ml bottle <BR> 5.0% ABV <br> $5.00<br> The beer poured a hazy golden colour, with ample effervescence, and a white head. The aroma was wheat malt, with citrusy tones. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, and mildy carbonated. The flavour was wheat, sweet fruit tones such as pear, and a little bit of the famed Unibroue yeast flavour. |
Apr 16, 2022 02:42:27 PM |
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414 | Unibroue À Tout Le Monde (Megadeth) | Canada | Saison | 3.8
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 September 13, 2019<br> Beerbistro, The (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 18 King Street East)<br> 300ml draught 4.5% ABV $5.31<br> The beer poured a hazed light golden brown with a creamy white head which lasted several minutes. The aroma was the unmistakeable Unibroue yeast, light grass, some mild spiciness, and tropical fruit. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was dominated by the yeast and tropical fruit. There were also some definite honey notes. |
Apr 16, 2022 02:40:54 PM |
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415 | Unibroue 17 Grande Reserve | Canada | Belgian Strong Ale | 4.2
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 November 5, 2011 <br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte)<br> 2011 Vintage <br> 750ml bottle <br> 10.0% ABV <br> $9.95<br> The beer poured a translucent dark reddish brown (when held to the light) with a thin tan head. The aroma was wood, dark fruits, yeast, and sweet malt. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is smoked wood, plums, yeast, and caramel. Alcohol was not noticeable in taste. |
Apr 16, 2022 02:36:57 PM |
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416 | Ursus Premium | Romania | Bohemian / Czech Pilsener | 2.6
Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 August 23, 2008 <br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte)<br> 5.0% ABV <br> 500ml <br> $2.25<br> The beer poured a translucent gold colour with a generous white fluffy head, and excessive effervescence. The aroma was a pungent mix of grainy malt, hops, and skunk. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, and highly carbonated. The flavour is a nice balance between the hops and the malt, not as grainy as other European pilseners! |
Apr 16, 2022 02:16:54 PM |
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417 | Vancouver Island Sea Dog Amber Ale | Canada | Amber Ale | 3.6
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7 September 24, 2013 <br> LCBO Outlet #483B (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Royal Bank Plaza)<br> 341ml bottle <br> 5.2% ABV <br> $2.24<br> The beer pours a translucent dark amber colour with a thin tad head. Aroma is sweet malt, molasses, and grains. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is on the sweet malt with dark fruit, molasses, and grains. |
Apr 16, 2022 02:05:40 PM |
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418 | 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 |
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419 | 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 |
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420 | 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 |
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421 | 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 |
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422 | 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 |
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423 | 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 |
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424 | 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 |
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425 | 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 |