Beer Reviews by CYRENAICA

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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
776 Abbaye des Rocs Grand Cru Belgium Belgian Strong Ale 4.6

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

330ml bottle <br> 9.5% ABV (as written on the bottle) <br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> December 15, 2010 <br> $12.95<br> The beer poured a translucent reddish-brown (when held to the light) with a huge genrous foamy light brown head that lasted long after the beer did. The aroma was dark caramel malt, candy sugar, plums, and yeast. The mouthfeel was full-bodied with ample carbonation. The flavour was sweet malt, candy sugar, yeast, dark fruit.....and a nice bitter finish. An excellent beer.

Nov 14, 2020
03:55:10 PM
777 Abbaye des Rocs Blanche des Honnelles Belgium Witbier 3.6

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

330ml bottle <br> 6.0% ABV <br> LCBO Outlet #511 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – King / Spadina)<br> June 4, 2013 <br> $2.80 <br> The beer pours a clouded dark gold colour with a half inch white head. Aroma is wheat, spices, and yeast. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. Flavour is a bit funky with notes of yeast, wheat, and spices.

Nov 14, 2020
03:50:14 PM
778 Abbaye de St Landelin La Divine France Biere de Garde 4.0

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

750ml bottle <br> 8.5% ABV <br> LCBO Outlet #511 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – King / Spadina <br> May 11, 2013 <br> $8.30 <br> The beer pours a copper-tinged gold with a this white cap. Aroma is light fruits, sweet malt, must and yeast. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. Flavour is very musty with yeast, tart fruits, and some burnt wood. Quite enjoyable.

Nov 14, 2020
03:42:59 PM
779 Abbaye de Floreffe Double Belgium Abbey Dubbel 3.8

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

330ml <br> 6.3% ABV <br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street) <br> April 16, 2009 <br> $11.95 <br> The beer poured an opaque dark brown with a medium sized, bubbly light-brown head. The aroma was dark malt, yeast, caramel, and plums. The mouthfeel was medium to full bodied, with medium carbonation. The flavour was sweet malt, some caramel, and a nice bitter finish.

Nov 14, 2020
03:40:17 PM
780 Coopers Sparkling Ale Australia Blonde Ale 2.6

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

375ml bottle <br> 5.8% ABV <br> LCBO #217 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Queen’s Quay) <br> May 22, 2010 <br> $2.50<br> The beer poured a hazy dark gold, with plenty of effervescence and generous bubbly head. The aroma is grainy malt, and some floral hops. The mouthfeelk is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is grassy malt, sour perfume, with a weak bitter finish.

Nov 14, 2020
02:44:44 PM
781 Flying Monkeys Paranormal Imperial Pumpkin Ale Canada Spiced Beer 4.0

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

473ml can <br> 10.0% ABV <br> Canned On: August 18, 2020<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> October 30, 2020<br> $4.95<br> The beer pours a translucent amber colour with heavy effervescence, and a huge creamy, yet rocky light tan head which lasted a while. The aroma was definitely pumpkin pie in a glass with some bready malts thrown in as well. The mouthfeel was medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is just as the aroma would indicate….pumpkin pie in a glass. Sadly, they were unable to hide the 10% alcohol, but it’s warming the belly, and it’s cold outside. I really like the first few sips of this!

Oct 30, 2020
11:59:53 PM
782 Magnotta Brewery Backyard Light Lager Canada Light / Lite Lager 3.1

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

473ml can<br> 3.70% ABV<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> October 29, 2020<br> $3.05<br> The beer pours a pale gold colour with a huge bubbly head that recedes almost as quickly as the foam on a soft drink. The aroma is cereal grains, yeast, and a hint of light fruit. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is sweet cereal grains that leave me with the impression that this is a ‘stock’ ale recipe. It’s not bad.

Oct 29, 2020
11:43:28 PM
783 Spearhead Brewing Four Session IPA Canada IPA 3.6

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

473ml can <br> 4.0% ABV <br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> October 24, 2020<br> $3.15<br> The beer pours a clear medium gold colour with a bubbly off-white head which lingers for a few minutes. The aroma is biscuit malt, tropical fruit, light yeast, and spicy hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is caramel, pine, citrus, and yeast. The piney bitterness lingers for a long time afterwords.

Oct 25, 2020
12:53:56 AM
784 Molson Ultra (2019 - ) Canada Light / Lite Lager 1.2

Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 2 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 2 | Overall: 2

473ml can <br> 3.0% ABV <br> Real Canadian Superstore - Main/Thompson (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> October 24, 2020<br> $2.77<br> The beer pours a translucent pale gold colour with a bubbly snow white head which quickly dissipates to a film. Effervescence is high. The aroma is grains, dish soap, and yeast. The mouthfeel is watery with average carbonation. The flavour is akin to beer flavoured water. Take a Molson Canadian, dilute with an equal part water, and voila….Molson Ultra.

Oct 24, 2020
11:38:09 PM
785 Lock Street Brewing Port Side Pilsner Canada Bohemian / Czech Pilsener 3.1

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

473ml can<br> 5.0% ABV <br> Canned On: May 13, 2020 <br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> October 17, 2020<br> $3.25<br> The beer pours a very hazy straw gold colour with a white bubbly head. The aroma is light biscuit grains, light hops, and lots of yeast. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is bready malts, and a mild hoppy finish. This is the cloudiest pilsner I have ever seen. I’ve seen hazy IPAs with less haze. Maybe I need a fresher can…..

Oct 18, 2020
12:33:31 AM
786 Einbecker Ur-Bock Hell Germany Bock 2.5

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

330ml bottle <br> 6.5% ABV <br> Best Before: March 26, 2021 <br> LCBO Outlet #010 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Summerhill)<br> October 17, 2020<br> The beer pours a translucent medium gold colour with a generous white head which sticks around a couple of minutes before leaving some nice lacing in the glass. The aroma is light hints of alcohol, cereal grains, and noble hops. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied, creamy, and has average carbonation. The flavour is alcohol, sweet grains, and an oily bitterness. If somebody handed me this in a glass and didn’t tell me what it was, I would think it is more of a malt liquor, or high ABV North American style lager.

Oct 17, 2020
11:03:14 PM
787 Le Trou du Diable Mactavish In Memoriam Canada American Pale Ale 3.4

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

600ml bottle &#60;br&#62; 5.00&#37; ABV&#60;br&#62; Bottled On: April 29, 2020&#60;br&#62; LCBO Outlet #649 &#40;Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey&#39;s Plaza&#41;&#60;br&#62; October 10, 2020&#60;br&#62; &#36;3.45&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a slightly hazed brownish gold with a generous rocky white head which lasts and provides good lacing. The strongest aroma is citrus, but there is also a little pine, some bready malts, herbal hops, and yeast. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is nicely balanced between the sweet malt notes, the piney notes, and the citrusy hop notes.

Oct 11, 2020
12:19:11 PM
788 Duvel Tripel Hop Cashmere Belgium Belgian Strong Ale 3.4

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 6

330ml bottle&#60;br&#62; 9.50&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; Best Before: July 31, 2021&#60;br&#62; LCBO Outlet #649 &#40;Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey&#39;s Plaza&#41;&#60;br&#62; October 3, 2020&#60;br&#62; &#36;4.75&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a hazed orange-gold with a weak bubbly head which lasts a few seconds. I would have expected a longer lasting frothier head from a Duvel. The aroma is yeast, candy sugar, tropical fruits, and grains. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied, and very well carbonated. The flavour is grains, yeast, and noticeable alcohol. There is a definite alcohol burn as well.

Oct 3, 2020
11:25:03 PM
789 D'Ont Poke The Bear Ontario Craft Cider Canada Cider 2.7

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 2 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

473ml can &#60;br&#62; 5.8&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; Canned On: March 23, 2020&#60;br&#62; LCBO Outlet #649 &#40;Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey&#39;s Plaza&#41;&#60;br&#62; September 30, 2020&#60;br&#62; &#36;3.35&#60;br&#62; The cider’s appearance is similar to yellow tinged carbonated water with no head and heavy effervescence. The aroma is light apples, yeast, and grains. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is light apples, and a hint of alcohol. Quite enjoyable and not bone dry&#33;

Sep 30, 2020
11:50:30 PM
790 Brickworks Ciderhouse Batch 1904 Canada Cider 3.5

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

473ml can&#60;br&#62; 5.0&#37;&#60;br&#62; LCBO Outlet #649 &#40;Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey&#39;s Plaza&#41;&#60;br&#62; September 23, 2020&#60;br&#62; &#36;3.40&#60;br&#62; The cider pours a very pale translucent gold colour. There is no head, but effervescence is lively. The aroma is light apple and Golden Horseshoe white wine &#40;think Spumante Bambino&#41;. The mouthfeel is very light and heavily carbonated, again, more akin to a white wine than a cider. The flavour is light apple with hints of alcohol. It’s actually quite nice. I was a bit worried after trying their peach cider &#40;which was more alcoholic soda pop than cider&#41;, but this is a good cider in my opinion.

Sep 23, 2020
09:45:23 AM
791 Driftwood Fat Tug IPA Canada IPA 3.6

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

473ml can &#60;br&#62; 7.0&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; Best Before: December 22, 2020&#60;br&#62; Real Canadian Superstore - Main&#47;Thompson &#40;Milton, Ontario, Canada&#41; &#60;br&#62; September 4, 2020 &#60;br&#62; &#36;3.76&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a slightly hazed gold colour with light orange edges, The head is off-white and rocky, It doesn’t last very long. The aroma is light grapefruit, grains, pine, and weak caramel. The mouthfeel is medium bodied, slightly creamy, and average carbonation. The flavour is citrus forward, grassy, with a bitter hop finish. A decade ago this was often listed in Top 10 lists for Canada’s best IPAs, and I loved it, but I can’t believe what I had today is the same IPA served in 2010.

Sep 18, 2020
11:00:18 AM
792 New Ontario Bear Runner Blonde Ale Canada Blonde Ale 2.4

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

473ml can &#60;br&#62; 4.5&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; Canned On: February 19, 2019&#60;br&#62; Real Canadian Superstore - Main&#47;Thompson &#40;Milton, Ontario, Canada&#41; &#60;br&#62; September 18, 2020&#60;br&#62; &#36;3.16&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a slightly hazed straw gold colour with a generous bubbly white head which lasts a few minutes at most. The aroma is grainy malt, floral hops, some resiny notes, and light yeast. The mouthfeel is light bodied, almost watery with average carbonation. The flavour is sweet grains, and a weak bitter finish. Not impressed.

Sep 18, 2020
10:29:18 AM
793 Muskoka Moonlight Kettle Series 2020 - 09: Munich To My Ears Canada Marzen / Oktoberfest 4.0

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

Muskoka Moonlight Kettle Series 2020: Munich To My Ears 473ml can&#60;br&#62; 5.5&#37; ABV&#60;br&#62; Best Before: January 6, 2021&#60;br&#62; LCBO Outlet #649 &#40;Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey&#39;s Plaza&#41;&#60;br&#62; September 18, 2020&#60;br&#62; &#36;3.65&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a translucent gold colour, with orange highlights and a bubbly white head which has very little retention. The aroma is grains, German yeast, and light fruity hops. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied, slightly creamy, with ample carbonation. The flavour is malty with notes light apple, the yeast flavour is present, and the hop finish has a bitter bite. This is the best Ontario Marzen I’ve had since the original Beau’s Nightmarzen

Sep 18, 2020
09:56:18 AM
794 Big Rig Big Boot Hefeweizen Canada Hefeweizen 3.4

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

473ml can &#60;br&#62; 4.8&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; Main&#47;Thompson LCBO Outlet &#40;Milton, Ontario, Canada&#41; &#60;br&#62; September 8, 2017 &#60;br&#62; &#36;2.85&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a cloudy orange-gold colour with a generous white head that quickly recedes into a lacy film on the top. The aroma is wheat, yeast, cloves, and banana. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is slightly sweet with hints of wheat malt and bubblegum notes and a hint of spiciness. All in all not bad.

Sep 16, 2020
11:11:16 PM
795 2 Way Brewing Heart of Darkness United States Stout 3.1

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

10oz draught &#60;br&#62; 6.0&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; House Beer Tasting &#40;Toronto, Ontario, Canada&#41; &#60;br&#62; September 5, 2020&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a very dark brown, and almost black. The head is chocolate brown, creamy, and half an inch thick. Lacing is generous. Aroma is dark chocolate, roasted nuts, coffee, and vanilla. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation, a little weak for the style. This is a bitter beer. There is a little sweetness, but for the most part the coffee and hops give this a bitter finish.

Sep 6, 2020
10:40:06 AM
796 2 Way Brewing Hesperides United States Cider 3.0

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

10oz draught &#60;br&#62; 6.0&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; House Beer Tasting &#40;Toronto, Ontario, Canada&#41; &#60;br&#62; September 5, 2020&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a clear gold colour, the head is white, minimal, and lasts a few seconds maximum. Aroma is light yeast, weak apple, and funky grains. Mouthfeel is thin bodied and carbonation is high, but typical for style. The flavour is light apple and weak grains. Again, nothing that strays from a typical hard cider.

Sep 6, 2020
10:40:06 AM
797 2 Way Brewing Oktoberfest United States Marzen / Oktoberfest 3.7

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

10oz draught &#60;br&#62; 5.8&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; House Beer Tasting &#40;Toronto, Ontario, Canada&#41; &#60;br&#62; September 5, 2020&#60;br&#62; A clear light copper colour with a huge white head that sticks around. Lacing is good. Aroma is biscuit malt, light apple scents, weak caramel, and floral hops. The mouthfeel is full bodied, slightly creamy with average carbonation. The flavour is light and fruity up front, and a weak bitter finish which is typical of the style.

Sep 6, 2020
10:40:06 AM
798 2 Way Brewing X1 United States Saison 3.0

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

10oz draught &#60;br&#62; 7.6&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; House Beer Tasting &#40;Toronto, Ontario, Canada&#41; &#60;br&#62; September 5, 2020&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a cloudy metallic gold colour and the head is white, thin, and short-lived. The aroma is yeast, light grass, weak fruit like cantaloupe, and musty hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is light sweet malt, and spicy hops. Meh at best&#33;

Sep 6, 2020
10:40:06 AM
799 Great Lakes Brewery 7 Barrel Series: Voodoo HazeMama Canada IPA 3.3

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

473ml can&#60;br&#62; 7.00&#37; ABV&#60;br&#62; Canned On: July 14, 2020&#60;br&#62; LCBO Outlet #649 &#40;Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey&#39;s Plaza&#41;&#60;br&#62; September 4, 2020&#60;br&#62; &#36;3.50&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a very hazed straw gold colour with a minimal white head that lasts a few seconds at best. The aroma is tropical fruit, light grains, and weak earthy hops. The mouthful is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is light pine, grains, and tropical fruit. Again, the alcohol is not noticeable. A very enjoyable beer.

Sep 4, 2020
09:20:04 AM
800 Nickel Brook Metal Head Canada Imperial IPA 3.8

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

473ml can&#60;br&#62; 9.00&#37; ABV&#60;br&#62; Canned On: July 15, 2020&#60;br&#62; LCBO Outlet #649 &#40;Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey&#39;s Plaza&#41;&#60;br&#62; September 4, 2020&#60;br&#62; &#36;4.50&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a very hazed medium gold colour with a thin white rocky head which lasts a while. The aroma is tropical fruit, light grains, pine resin, citrus, yeast, and herbal hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is pine heavy with notes of tropical fruits, grains, yeast, and light bitter hops. There is no sign of the high alcohol content in the aroma or flavour, but the brain detects it shortly after finishing&#33;

Sep 4, 2020
08:39:04 AM