Beer Reviews by CYRENAICA
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51 | Tusker Lager | Kenya | Pale Lager | 2.2
Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 4 September 13, 2007<br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 500ml bottle<br> 4.20% ABV <br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $9.45<br> The beer pours a translucent gold with a thin white head. The aroma is grainy with a hint of malt and some yeast. The mouthfeel is thin with high carbonation. The taste is grassy as with a lot of macro style lagers |
Nov 12, 2024 01:16:43 PM |
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52 | Kingfisher Lager | India | Pale Lager | 1.5
Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 2 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 3 September 4, 2007<br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte) <br> 330ml bottle<br> 4.80% ABV<br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $1.85<br> This is one of the worst beers I have ever tasted. It pours into the glass smoothly with a small white head. The colour is a translucent gold with TONS of effervescence. The aroma is putrid...........acidic and barfy at the same time. The mouthfeel is very thin and watery, none of the carbonation as seen in the glass. The taste is very reminiscent of North American pale lagers as well.......... |
Nov 12, 2024 01:12:19 PM |
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53 | Erdinger Weissbier (Mit Feiner Hefe) | Germany | Hefeweizen | 3.3
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 6 September 4, 2007<br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte) <br> 500ml bottle<br> 5.30% ABV<br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $2.85<br> It pours a murky gold colour into the glass with a large, loose white head that dissipated slowly. The aroma is slightly malty with a hint of fruit. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with a bit of carbonation on the tongue. The taste was a little bit of malt with some spices and fruits in the background. |
Nov 12, 2024 01:07:03 PM |
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54 | Gosser Export | Austria | Helles / Dortmunder | 2.4
Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 4 September 4, 2007<br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte) <br> 500ml can<br> 5.20% ABV<br> Canned On: Unknown<br> $1.95<br> The beer poured a medium translucent gold colour into a glass with a loose white head that disappeared within minutes. The odour was similar to many pale lager types with a hint of hops. The mouthfeel was clean, crisp, and light. The flavour wasn't very hoppy at all. Not too many discernable flavours if any. |
Nov 12, 2024 12:57:06 PM |
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55 | Mythos | Greece | Pale Lager | 2.0
Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 4 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 4 August 31, 2007<br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 330ml bottle<br> 5.00% ABV <br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $6.15<br> The beer poured a translucent gold colour with almost no head but a lot of effervescence. The aroma had hints of malt and wheat. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied with a high level of carbonation. The flavour was grassy with a hint of hops on the back of the tongue. This was a pretty forgettable beer, but knocked Greece off of my country list. |
Nov 12, 2024 12:47:12 PM |
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56 | Patagonia | Argentina | Pale Lager | 1.5
Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 3 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 3 August 31, 2007<br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 330ml bottle<br> 4.90% ABV <br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $6.10<br> The beer poured a very pale translucent yello colour with a thin head that dissipated quickly. The aroma was weakly grassy with a hint of malt. The mouthfeel was thin and crisp with some mild carbonation. The taste was very reminiscent of the grassy/rice taste associated with a lot of other pale lagers. Not a beer I would try again or recommend to my friends (or my enemies). |
Nov 12, 2024 12:42:51 PM |
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57 | Brahma | Brazil | Pale Lager | 1.5
Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 3 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 3 August 31, 2007<br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 355ml bottle<br> 4.80% ABV <br> Brewed Under License in Canada by Labatt Brewing Company<br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $6.55<br> The beer poured a translucent gold colour with a white head that disappeared quickly. There was a lot of effervescence. The aroma was very grassy with a hint of both malt and hops. The mouthfeel was crisp and thin with some mild carbonation. The taste was similar to other pale lagers with grassy tones. Another beer I didn't enjoy and would not push onto my friends. |
Nov 12, 2024 12:18:18 PM |
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58 | Nickel Brook Green Apple Pilsner | Canada | Bohemian / Czech Pilsener | 3.1
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 August 31, 2007<br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 341ml bottle<br> 4.00% ABV <br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $5.75<br> The beer poured a translucent gold colour with a small white head. The aroma was very apply, crabapply actually. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied with some mild carbonation. The flavour was very much all about apples with a hint of hops. A very nice aftertaste reminded me for several minutes that I had drank this beer. This is a beer I may try again. |
Nov 12, 2024 12:13:27 PM |
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59 | Unibroue Maudite | Canada | Belgian Strong Ale | 4.5
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9 August 30, 2017<br> The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada - 18 King Street East) <br> 350ml draught <br> 8.00% ABV<br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $6.85<br> Beerpal Review #100. The beer was dark brown with a smallish white head. The aroma was a combination of malt and spice, possibly cloves. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied with some mild carbonation. The flavour was smooth and spicy with some malty hints. |
Nov 12, 2024 12:08:13 PM |
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60 | Arcadia Hopmouth Double IPA | United States | Imperial IPA | 4.4
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9 August 30, 2017<br> The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada - 18 King Street East) <br> 650ml bottle <br> 8.00% ABV<br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $19.80<br> The price is not a mis-print, I really did pay $20.00 for a beer. The beer poured a muddy brown into the glass with a small tan head that lasted throughout. The aroma was very hoppy...VERY hoppy with some perfumy and floral scents. Almost bubble-bath like. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with some mild carbonation. The flavour was hoppy and very spicy with some lingering bitterness. |
Nov 12, 2024 11:54:35 AM |
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61 | Hoegaarden Original White Ale | Belgium | Witbier | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 August 30, 2007<br> Houston’s Steak and Ribs (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 33 Yonge Street)<br> 20oz draught <br> 5.00% ABV<br<br> Kegged On: Unknown<br> $7.95<br> The beer was a hazy yellow colour with a very white head that persisted throughout the experience. The aroma was a combination of wheat and malt. The mouthfeel was slightly carbonated with some medium-bodiedness. The flavour was wheaty with hints of malt. A good beer, but not a great beer. |
Nov 12, 2024 11:48:55 AM |
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62 | Laško Zlatorog / Lasko Zlatorog | Slovenia | Bohemian / Czech Pilsener | 2.5
Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5 August 27, 2007<br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 500ml bottle<br> 4.90% ABV <br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $7.25<br> The beer poured a translucent gold into a glass with a loose white head which didn't last very long. There was some hints of malt in the aroma, but not a lot. The mouthfeel was thin, with mild carbonation, and slightly slippery, reminiscent of wheat beers. The flavour was also a bit on the grainy side. Not a beer I would go out of my way to order again, but it did knock another country off my list. |
Nov 12, 2024 11:44:32 AM |
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63 | Lion Stout (Sinha Stout) | Sri Lanka | Foreign / Extra Stout | 4.6
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 10 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9 August 27, 2007<br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 330ml bottle<br> 8.80% ABV <br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $7.95<br> The beer poured a dark chocolate brown into a Unibroue tulip glass with a very generous brown head. The aroma was reminiscent of malt, chocolate, and coffee. The mouthfeel is thick with mild carbonation. The flavour was very good, some malt and coffee hints. |
Nov 12, 2024 12:17:41 AM |
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64 | Creemore Springs Premium Lager | Canada | Vienna / Amber Lager | 2.9
Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5 August 25, 2007<br> Kelsey’s Roadhouse (Milton, Ontario, Canada – 45 Chisholm Drive<br> 592ml draught<br> 5.00% ABV<br> Kegged On: Unknown<br> $5.80<br> The beer was a beautiful coppery colour with a one finger head. The aroma was very faint to non-existant. Disappointing to say the least. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied with mild carbonation. The flavour was mild, a little malty and a little bitter. I may try this beer again. |
Nov 12, 2024 12:10:54 AM |
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65 | Anchor Bock | United States | Bock | 4.2
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 August 21, 2007<br> The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada - 18 King Street East) <br> 355ml bottle<br> 5.70% ABV <br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $7.95<br> The beer poured dark brown into a tulip glass with a thin brownish head. The aroma was malty with hints of nuts and caramel. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, with sharp carbonation. The flavour was malty with hints of chocolate and caramel |
Nov 11, 2024 11:58:05 PM |
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66 | 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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67 | XO Beer | France | Biere de Garde | 3.8
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 10 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 7 August 17, 2007<br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 330ml bottle<br> 8.00% ABV <br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $14.25<br> The beer poured into a tulip glass a beautiful reddish brown colour with almost no head. Like Biegaman, my bottle was also marked as 8%. The aroma was cognac, malt, alcohol and burnt butterscotch. The mouthfeel was very very smooth with a medium body and some mild carbonation. The taste was very heavy on the cognac, and a little hint of fruit. I did feel the alcohol burn, and for a beer with an 8% abv, that's not good in my book. A little pricey at $14.25/bottle as well when I can visit some other places and get an Abbey Quadrupel for less. |
Nov 11, 2024 11:49:26 PM |
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68 | DAB Original | Germany | Helles / Dortmunder | 3.6
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 August 17, 2007<br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 500ml can<br> 5.00% ABV <br> Canned On: Unknown<br> $7.75<br> The beer poured a gold translucent colour into official DAB glasswear. The head was white and thin. The aroma was mild and slightly hoppy. The mouthfeel was mild, with medium carbonation. The flavour was sharp, malty with citrusy tones. |
Nov 11, 2024 11:40:56 PM |
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69 | Sapporo Premium Draft | Japan | Lager | 1.9
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 |
Nov 11, 2024 11:30:51 PM |
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70 | Wychwood Hobgoblin | United Kingdom | English Strong Ale | 3.7
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 7 August 13, 2007<br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte) <br> 500ml bottle<br> 5.20% ABV<br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $3.50<br> The beer poured a dark brown with a small head that quickly disappeared. The aroma is malty with a hint of almond. The mouthfeel is thick and fullbodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is a slight touch on the sour side with some citrusy hints backed up by a heavy malty taste. This beer goes down very well. |
Nov 11, 2024 11:15:00 PM |
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71 | Wychwood Fiddler's Elbow | United Kingdom | Bitter | 3.8
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 10 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 August 13, 2007<br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte) <br> 500ml bottle<br> 5.20% ABV <br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $3.30<br> The beer poured a nice dark translucent coppery red in to a glass with a generous loose white head. The aroma was a combination of nuts and hops, a little spicy. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied with some mild carbonation. The taste is very mild with some malty hints and a hint of bitterness of the tongue. |
Nov 11, 2024 11:10:13 PM |
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72 | Christoffel Blond | Netherlands | Bohemian / Czech Pilsener | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 August 12, 2007<br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte) <br> 330ml bottle<br> 6.00% ABV<br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $2.70<br> I tried this beer on August 12, 2007 after purchasing from my local LCBO outlet. It poured a hazy gold colour with a small head into the glass. The bottle described the beer as 'double-hopped' but this was not detected in the aroma to any extent. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with mild carbonation. The flavour was slightly hoppy and mild. <br> Both the appearance and taste of this beer was more reminiscent of wheat beers than a Czech Style Pilsener. |
Nov 11, 2024 11:04:09 PM |
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73 | Grolsch Premium Lager | Netherlands | Pale Lager | 2.8
Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 August 12, 2007<br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte) <br> 500ml can<br> 5.00% ABV<br> Canned On: Unknown<br> $2.25<br> It poured a translucent pale gold colour into the glass with a generous white head that quickly disappeared leaving some rocky lacing on top. The aroma was slightly malty. The mouthfeel was thin-bodied, crisp, with mild carbonation. Definitely not a watery feel. The taste was that of malt, hops, and a little spiciness I can't place. Overall, a decent beer |
Nov 11, 2024 10:57:40 PM |
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74 | Staropramen Lager | Czech Republic | Bohemian / Czech Pilsener | 3.3
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 August 10, 2007<br> Esplanade Bier Markt (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 58 The Esplanade)<br> 710ml draught <br> 5.00% ABV<br> Kegged On: Unknown<br> $7.55<br> The beer was a deep translucent gold in colour with a very white small head that lasted mere seconds. The aroma on the other was grainy malt, and hops. The mouthfeel was thin-bodied and very crisp with a high level of carbonation. The taste was slightly malty with a a hoppy finish. |
Nov 11, 2024 10:21:18 PM |
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75 | Maredsous 10 | Belgium | Abbey Tripel | 4.6
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 10 | Overall: 10 August 10, 2007<br> Esplanade Bier Markt (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 58 The Esplanade)<br> 330ml bottle <br> 10.00% ABV<br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $9.90<br> The beer was poured into a glass with a small white head that dissipated quickly. The beer was a cloudy orange-brown colour. The aroma was a strong yeasty aroma with some perfumy florals. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied with a fair amount of carbonation. The taste has hints of malt and bread with no bitterness whatsoever. |
Nov 11, 2024 10:15:44 PM |