Beer Reviews by CYRENAICA
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1651 | Dieu du Ciel Pénombre (Half-light) | Canada | American Black Ale | 3.7
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 341ml bottle <br> 6.5% ABV <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 11, 2013 <br> The beer pours a coca-cola brownish0black with a very thin tan head. Aroma is citrusy hops, roasted malt, and 'funk'. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is roasted malt, hops, and molasses with a very bitter finish. Tasty. |
Jul 11, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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1652 | Mad and Noisy Sunny and Share | Canada | Saison | 3.6
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 473ml can <br> 4.5% ABV <br> Six Pints Brewing/Beer Academy (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 9, 2013 <br> The saison pours a dark hazed gold colour with a generous off-white head that lasts. The aroma is citrus, yeast, and spices. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is citrusy, with funk and grainy malt in the background. Very refreshing. |
Jul 9, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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1653 | Left Field Brewery Eephus | Canada | Brown Ale | 3.8
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 500ml draught <br> 5.5% ABV <br> The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 8, 2013 <br> The beer pours a hazy orange brown colour with a creamy tan coloured head. The aroma was nutty malt, burnt caramel, and some yeast notes. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was caramel, some coffee, and a sharp acidic bites on the tongue. Very enjoyable. |
Jul 8, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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1654 | Sierra Nevada Ruthless Rye | United States | IPA | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 355ml bottle <br> 6.6% ABV <br> The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 8, 2013 <br> the beer pours a slightly hazed copper colour with golden edges and awhile ring for a head. Aroma is citrus, floral hops, caramel, and rye. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour has hints of grapefruit, rye, spices, and caramel. Quite good. |
Jul 8, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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1655 | Granite Darkside Black IPA | Canada | American Black Ale | 3.8
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 18oz cask draught <br> 6.75% ABV <br> Granite Brewery (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 6, 2013 <br> The beer poured a solid black colour with a creamy tan coloured herad that lasted throughout. The aroma was roasted malt, citrusy hops, and some nuts. Mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. Flavour was roasted malt, coffee, and a slight hint of grapefruit hops. Enjoyable. |
Jul 7, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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1656 | Charlevoix Dominus Vobiscum Saison | Canada | Saison | 4.0
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 750ml bottle <br> 6.0% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 4, 2013 <br> The beer pours a hazed metallic gold colour with a generous long lasting white head. The aroma is citrus, spices, yeast, funk, and light fruits. The mouthfeel is medium nodied with average carbonation. The flavour is bitter funk, yeast, aome fruit notes, and peppery spices. |
Jul 5, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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1657 | Bush Blonde | Belgium | Belgian Strong Ale | 3.8
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 750ml bottle <br> 10.5% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 5, 2013 <br> Bottle is labelled as "Scaldis Blonde Tripel". The beer pours a hazed darek gold colour with a generous white head. Aroma is yeast, light fruits, and spices. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with above average carbonation. Alcohol is the firest thing I taste followed by some sweet fruit notes, yeast, and spices. Over the course of the hour, the alcohol does become less noticeable. |
Jul 5, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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1658 | Nøgne Ø Saison | Norway | Saison | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 500ml bottle <br> 6.5% ABV <br> Maple Leaf Square LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 2, 2013 <br> The beer pours a very hazed golden yellow colour with a decent sized long lasting white head. Aroma is fruit, funk, yeast, and spices. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. Flavour is slightly sweet, with fruity and yeasty notes. |
Jul 3, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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1659 | Le Trou du Diable Shawinigan Handshake | Canada | Weizenbock | 3.3
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 650ml bottle <br> 6.5% ABV <br> Maple Leaf Square LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 1, 2013 <br> My Canada Day beer. The beer pours a very hazed orange-gold colour with a huge foamy white head. Aroma is bananas, spices, and wheat. Mouthfeel is a bit on the thin side for a weizenbock, and carbonation is average. Flavour is sweet, fruity, with a definite bitter finishing bite. |
Jul 2, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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1660 | Central City Red Racer Imperial IPA | Canada | Imperial IPA | 3.8
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 650ml bottle (as Central City Imperial IPA for Autism)<br> 9.0% ABV <br> Royal Bank Plaza LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 28, 2013 <br> The beer pours a hazed golden-orange colour with a 1" tan coloured head and plenty of effervescence. The aroma is pine, citrus and hints of caramel. Mouthfeel is full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is slightly sweet, not a lot of citrusy hop bite, alcohol is well hidden. I was expecting more, but then I was disappointed by RTed Racer as well. |
Jun 29, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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1661 | Mad and Noisy Hops and Bolts India Pale Lager | Canada | Lager | 2.7
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 4 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 5 473can <br> 5.3% ABV <br> Maple Leaf Square LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 29, 2013 <br> The beer pours a grapefruit pinkish-red with a 1" tan coloured cap. The aroma is grainy malt, and vomit. The can says "Not for the faint of hops' but I smelled none. Mouthfeel was light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is better than the aroma with grainy mnalt and a slight hop bitterness, still not as bitter as the description on the can would suggest |
Jun 29, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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1662 | House Ales Westside IPA | Canada | IPA | 3.2
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 6 330ml draught <br> 5.7% ABV <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 18, 2013 <br> The beer poured a lightly hazed golden orange with a thin white head. The aroma was citrusy hops, but not over the top, light fruit, and some caramel. Mounthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. Flavour is a balance between light grapefruity hops and light caramel malt. Good, far from outstanding. |
Jun 18, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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1663 | Church-Key Ambrosia Imperial Amber | Canada | Amber Ale | 3.9
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 330ml draught <br> 6.0% ABV <br> C'est What? (Torointo, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 18, 2013 <br> The beer poured a transparent reddish-brown colour with a thin tan head. The aroma was roasted malt, dark fruit, and some herbal hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was on the sweet side with molasses and coffee, and a spicy finish. The best Church-Key beer I have had in ages. |
Jun 18, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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1664 | Beau's All Natural Wild Oats Series No. 004: Festivale Plus Sticke Alt | Canada | Altbier | 3.8
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7 600ml bottle <br> 7.0% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 16, 2013 <br> $7.85<br> The beer poured a translucent copper red colour with a thin tan coloured cap. The aroma was malt, caramel, fruits, floral hops, and spices. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was sweet grains, some caramel, yeast, and a hoppy finish. The best Altbier I've had to date. |
Jun 17, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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1665 | Highlander Twisted Spruce Ale | Canada | Spiced Beer | 3.0
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 650ml bottle <br> 6.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 17, 2013 <br> The beer pours a crystal clear light gold colour with a smallish white cap that lasts a while. The aroma is sweet malt, grass, a metallic tang, and some spruce. Mouthfeel is light to medium bodied, with average carbonation. Flavour is very grainy, with a little bit of spiciness. As with a previous rater, not tasting any spruce here. |
Jun 17, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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1666 | Black Creek Montgomery's Courage | Canada | Rye Beer | 3.0
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5 500ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Main/Bronte LCBO Outlet (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 17, 2013 <br> $3.95<br> The beer pours a translucent scarlet red colour with ruby highlights and a this white ring for a head. The aroma was burnt toast, some sweet malt, and a weak hint of hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. Flavour was burnt toast, and sweet malt. Not much rye character in this beer. More like a brown ale gone wrong. |
Jun 17, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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1667 | Bush Pilot Stormy Monday | Canada | English Barleywine | 3.3
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 750ml bottle <br> 11.0% ABV <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 15, 2013 <br> The beer pours a murky copper colour with a 1" creamy tan head that lasts. The aroma is spices, alcohol, sweet malt, candy sugar, and dark fruits. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is all over the place, there are peaty notes, molasses notes, gingerbread notes, fruity notes, and alcohol notes. Liquid Christmas Cake. It's just not for me. |
Jun 16, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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1668 | Renaissance Perfection | New Zealand | English Pale Ale | 3.8
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 500ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 14, 2013 <br> The beer pours a cloudy copper colour with an uneven light tan cap that lingers . Aroma is caramel, citrus, and spices. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. Flavour is caramel, nuts, and a peppery finish. Refreshing and enjoyable. |
Jun 15, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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1669 | Mikkeller The Canadian Dream | Denmark | Lager | 3.8
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 341ml bottle <br> 5.5% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 14, 2013 <br> The beer pours a hazed orange-gold colour with a generous rocky light tan coloured head. Aroma is very citrusy with some grass in the mix. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. Flavour is well balanced with the malty backbone balanced balanced by the bitter citrus flavours of the hops. A very good beer, very unlager-like though. |
Jun 15, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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1670 | Renaissance Marlborough Pale Ale | New Zealand | Imperial IPA | 4.2
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 500ml bottle <br> 8.5% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 11, 2013<br> The beer pours a translucent copper colour with a sticky whitish head. The aroma is pine, citrus, spices and caramel. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied, with average carbonation. Flavour is caramel, grapefruit, and a peppery sense. Renaissance makes some decent brews. |
Jun 11, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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1671 | Lake Of Bays River Walker Summer Ale | Canada | Spiced Beer | 3.3
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 750ml bottle <br> 5.5% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #2 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> Best Before: October 10, 2013 <br> June 8, 2013 <br> The beer pours a translucent golden colour with a short-lived white head that lingers on as a ring. The aroma is ginger, light fruit, malt, and herbal hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is ginger and citrus up front, with a bitter hoppy finish. |
Jun 9, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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1672 | 3 Fonteinen Oude Geuze (Armand & Tommy) | Belgium | Gueuze | 4.0
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 750ml bottle <br> 6.0% ABV <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 7, 2013 <br> $22.80 <br> The beer pours a hazed golden brown with a rocky white head that lingers. The aroma is funky earth, garage floor, and vinegar. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with above average carbonation. The flavour is sour and woody with plenty of funky flavours. There is both a sweetness and a sourness to the finish with the sour winning out. |
Jun 8, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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1673 | Renaissance Discovery | New Zealand | American Pale Ale | 3.8
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 500ml bottle <br> 4.5% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 5, 2013 <br> The beer pours a hazed orange-gold colour, highly effervescent, with a huge white head that lingers. Aroma is juicy Pacific hops, some spices, and caramel malt. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is citrusy hops, some earthiness, and straw. Not bad, but I was expecting more. |
Jun 6, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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1674 | Renaissance Voyager | New Zealand | IPA | 3.9
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 500ml bottle <br> 6.0% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 6, 2013 <br> The beer pours translucent copper colour with a long lasting white head. The aroma is citrusy hops, caramel, and some weak spices. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is citrusy hops, almost grapefruity, sweet malt, and some Asian spices. Quite enjoyable. |
Jun 6, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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1675 | Elysian The Immortal IPA | United States | IPA | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 355ml bottle (from a 6 pack) <br> 6.3% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #2 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 4, 2013 <br> The beer pours a primarily translucent golden-orange colour with a thin off-white head. The aroma is citrusy hops, some grainy malt, some metallic notes. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. Flavour is definitely leaning towards the hoppy citrusy side with notes of light grapefruit, as well as good grainy malt notes. An easy to drink IPA. |
Jun 4, 2013 12:00:00 PM |