Beer Reviews by CYRENAICA
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1801 | St. Peter's The Saints Whisky Beer | United Kingdom | Scottish Ale | 3.2
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 500ml bottle <br> 4.8% ABV <br> RBC Plaza LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> September 22, 2012 <br> The beer pours a translucent red-tinged gold colour with a thin tan head. The aroma is smoked malt, whisky, and grains. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is smoked malt, with some sweetness to balance it out (and fails). |
Sep 23, 2012 12:00:00 PM |
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1802 | La Trappe Isid’or / Koningshoeven Isid'or | Netherlands | Belgian Ale | 3.4
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 7 750ml bottle <br> 7.5% ABV <br> Royal Bank Plaza LCBO Outlet <br> September 20, 2012 <br> Beer pours a translucent reddish-brown colour. Not as dark as a dubbel or a quad, but close. Head is long lasting, tan coloured, and rocky. Aroma is sweet malt, yeast, mild fruit, and spices. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. Flavour is Belgian yeast, wood, with dry, sweet, fruit hints. Not bad, but I was expecting more from a Trappist ale. |
Sep 21, 2012 12:00:00 PM |
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1803 | House Ales / Beau's All Natural Rye's Above | Canada | Rye Beer | 3.3
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 300ml draught <br> Unknown ABV <br> Bar Volo/House Ales (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> September 21, 2012 <br> Beer pours a dark blackish-brown with a creamy light brown head. The aroma was was rye, chocolate, muted coffee, and grass. The mouthfeel is medium-full bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is bitter rye, some chocolate, and a hint of molasses. |
Sep 21, 2012 12:00:00 PM |
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1804 | Cameron's Nut Brown Ale | Canada | Brown Ale | 2.7
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5 20oz draught <br> 5% ABV <br> Bar Volo (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> September 21, 2012 <br> This beer poured a blackish brown, by far the darkest brown ale I have ever seen. The aroma was roasted malt, nuts, and weak coffee. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with mild carbonation. The flavour was nutty malt with weak chocolate. Not quite watery, but pretty unflavourful. |
Sep 21, 2012 12:00:00 PM |
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1805 | Mill Street Oktoberfest Beer | Canada | Marzen / Oktoberfest | 3.0
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5 355ml bottle <br> 5.6% ABV <br> Main/Bronte LCBO (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> September 17, 2012 <br> The beer was part of the Mill Street Autumn Harvest 6-pack with Nightmare on Mill Street Pumpkin. The beer pours a golden-orange colour with absolutely no head. The aroma is sweet malt, caramel, and some flowery hops. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour has a definite metallic tang to it. mixed in with sweet grainy notes. I have two more of these I may wait a while to drink. |
Sep 17, 2012 12:00:00 PM |
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1806 | Mill Street Nightmare on Mill Street Pumpkin Ale | Canada | Spiced Beer | 3.0
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5 355ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Main/Bronte LCBO (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> September 17, 2012 <br> The beer was part of the Mill Street Autumn Harvest 6-pack with Mill Street Oktoberfest. The beer pours a burnt orange colour with a very thin tan coloured head. The aroma was pumpkin, spices, and some weak hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was metallic pumpkin, weak spices with acidic grains in the mix. Not something I would try again. |
Sep 17, 2012 12:00:00 PM |
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1807 | Black Creek Pumpkin Ale | Canada | Spiced Beer | 3.0
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5 500ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Royal Bank Plaza LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> September 13, 2012 <br> $3.95<br> The beer poured a translucent cherry red colour with a thin tan ring for a head. The aroma was weak pumpkin, caramel, and herbal hops. The bottle says spices as an ingredient, but I'm not feeling them aromatically. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is weak pumpkin, grass, and bitter hops. I generally like pumpkin beers, but this is far from my favourite. |
Sep 14, 2012 12:00:00 PM |
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1808 | Granite Keefes Irish Stout | Canada | Dry Stout | 3.7
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 20oz draught <br> 4.2% ABV <br> C'est What (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> September 13, 2012 <br> Beer is poured a very dark brown with a difinite blackening around the edges and a creamy dark tan head. Aroma is roasted malt, nuts, and coffee. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. Flavour is nutty malt, with roast and coffee. Quite enjoyable. |
Sep 13, 2012 12:00:00 PM |
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1809 | Beer Academy Dortmunder | Canada | Helles / Dortmunder | 3.6
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 625ml bottle <br> 5.8% ABV <br> Six Pints Brewing/Beer Academy (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> Bottled on August 2, 2012 <br> September 7, 2012 <br> $5.89<br> The beer pours a translucent dark gold colour with a 1" bubbly white head. The aroma was grainy malt, some herbal hops, and some light fruit notes. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. Flavour is cereal malt, some slight sweetness, and a nice bitter finish. A good lager. |
Sep 8, 2012 12:00:00 PM |
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1810 | Beer Academy Kölsch Blonde Ale | Canada | Kölsch | 3.6
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 625ml bottle <br> 6.5% ABV <br> Six Pints Brewing/Beer Academy (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> Bottled on September 5, 2012 <br> October 13, 2012 <br> $5.96<br> Beer pours a solid reddish-gold colour with a thin tan ring for a head which lasts. Aroma is pine, grapefruit, and caramel. Mouthfeel is medium to full bodied, with medium carbonation. The flavour is caramel and grapefruit, with some metallic notes in the mix. Overall, very drinkable. |
Sep 7, 2012 12:00:00 PM |
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1811 | Silversmith Bavarian Breakfast Wheat | Canada | Hefeweizen | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 20oz pint <br> 5.2% ABV <br> Bar Volo <br> september 6, 2012 <br> THis beer poured a hazed orange-tinged gold colour with a creamy off-white head. The aroma was banana, spices, wheat, and citrus. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with mild carbonation - basically the usual hefeweizen mouthfeel. The flavour was sweet wheat malt, citrus, and earthiness. A good Canadian hefeweizen. |
Sep 6, 2012 12:00:00 PM |
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1812 | Les Trois Mousquetaires Weizen Bock Grand Cuvée | Canada | Weizenbock | 3.9
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 8 12oz draught <br> 10.0% ABV <br> Bar Volo (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> September 6, 2012 <br> The beer poured a dark chocolate brown with a very thin head despite plenty of effervescence. The aroma was dark fruit, mollases, some banana, and spices. The mouthefeel was full bodies with medium carbonation. The flavour was sweet malt, molasses, and a definite hint of alcohol. A better tasting beer than the aroma and appearance would indicate. |
Sep 6, 2012 12:00:00 PM |
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1813 | Hollandia Premium | Netherlands | Lager | 2.4
Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5 500ml can <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Royal Bank Plaza LCBO Outlet <br> August 28, 2012 <br> The beer pours a translucent pale yellow colour with a weak white head. The aroma is grassy malt, weak hops, and metallic. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is grainy with a hint of hops, quite drinkable, but not outstanding. Certainly not as chemically as other swills. |
Aug 29, 2012 12:00:00 PM |
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1814 | Michelob Ultra | United States | Light / Lite Lager | 1.6
Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 3 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 3 473ml can <br> 4.0% ABV (as written on can) <br> RBC Plaza LCBO <br> August 27, 2012 <br> The beer poured a translucent pale gold colour with a short-lived white head. Aroma was phenol and metallic malt tones. Mouthfeel is weak bodied with medium carbonation. There wasn't a lot of flavour, although there were some watered down peppery and spicy notes. |
Aug 28, 2012 12:00:00 PM |
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1815 | Creemore Springs Altbier | Canada | Altbier | 3.1
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 473ml can <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Six Pints Brewing/Beer Academy (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> Bottled on August 15, 2012 <br> August 24, 2012 <br> The beer pours a copper colour with a thin white head. The aroma was yeast, grains, and some herbal hoppiness. Mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is slightly sweet, some yeastiness, and some grains. Canadian Altbiers tend to be good, but never great |
Aug 25, 2012 12:00:00 PM |
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1816 | Beer Academy Belgian Brown | Canada | Belgian Ale | 3.4
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 7 625ml bottle <br> 6.4% ABV <br> Six Pints Brewing/Beer Academy (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> Bottled on August 2, 2012 <br> August 24, 2012 <br> $5.89<br> The beer pours a hazed brown colour with a thin tan ring for a head. The aroma was yeast, sugar, dark fruits, and caramel. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. Flavour is very similar to Koningshoeven Dubbel, which is a good thing...dark fruits, sweet, with some yeastiness. |
Aug 25, 2012 12:00:00 PM |
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1817 | Beer Academy Black Lager | Canada | Schwarzbier | 3.8
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 625ml bottle <br> 5.6% ABV <br> Six Pints Brewing/Beer Academy (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> Bottled on August 15, 2012 <br> August 24, 2012 <br> $5.89 <br> The beer pours a beautiful black colour with a decent sized brown head. Aroma is very stout like with plenty of roasted malt, coffee, and chocolate. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with medium carbonation. Flavour is roasted malt, somewhat mild coffee notes, and some yeastiness. A slight metallic aftertaste, but overall, quite enjoyable. |
Aug 24, 2012 12:00:00 PM |
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1818 | Great Lakes Brewery No Chance With Miranda | Canada | Saison | 3.2
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 550ml draught <br> 6.5% ABV <br> I tried this beer on tap on cask on August 16, 2012 at "C'est What" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer pours a translucent red-tinged gold colour with a thin white head. The aroma has elements of grass, berries, and yeast. Not very saison like. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is earthy citrus notes, vegetables, and yeast followed with a bitter aftertaste I am unable to describe. Not a fan. |
Aug 16, 2012 12:00:00 PM |
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1819 | Great Lakes Brewery 25th Anniversary Saison | Canada | Saison | 3.7
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 550ml draught <br> unknown ABV <br> C'est What (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> August 16, 2012 <2012> The beer poured a hazy gold colour with a creamy long lasting white head. The aroma was yeast, funk, and earthy citrus notes. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was earthy and citrusy with a yeasty finish. Better than their 'No Chance With Miranda' |
Aug 16, 2012 12:00:00 PM |
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1820 | Granville Island English Bay Pale Ale | Canada | American Pale Ale | 2.8
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 5 341ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> August 3, 2012 <br> Granville Island/Creemore Springs Mixed 6 pack <br> The beer poured a translucent cherry red colour with a very thin white head. The aroma is caramel, weak hops, and some metallic notes. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The metallic notes really come through in the flavour, although there is a bit or sour grains as well. Not a fan of Granville Island after the three beers I received. |
Aug 3, 2012 12:00:00 PM |
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1821 | Krombacher Pils | Germany | Bohemian / Czech Pilsener | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 500ml can <br> 4.8% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> August 3, 2012 <br> The beer poured a translucent gold colour with a generous white head and a lot of effervescence. The aroma was grainy malt and herbal hops. Typical german pilsner aroma. The flavour was grainy malt with a bitter finish. Taste improved as the beer warmed slightly. |
Aug 3, 2012 12:00:00 PM |
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1822 | Granville Island Robson Street Hefeweizen | Canada | Hefeweizen | 2.9
Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 341ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> August 2, 2012 <br> Granville Island/Creemore Springs Mixed 6 pack <br> The beer poured a dark hazy gold colour with a thin white head. Easily the darkest hefeweizen I've seen. The aroma is weak wheat, and fruity...bananas not as pronounced as other hefes. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. Flavour is sweet fruit, and stale wheat. Not a great hefe by any measure. |
Aug 2, 2012 12:00:00 PM |
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1823 | Ayinger Brau-Weisse | Germany | Hefeweizen | 3.8
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7 500ml bottle <br> 5.1% ABV <br> Queen’s Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> August 1, 2012<br> $3.95<br> The beer poured a hazed golden colour with a creamy snow white head that lingered. The aroma was light banana, spice, wheat and a wisp of citrus. The flavour is slightly sweet, and nicely balanced with the yeast notes and the wheat notes in harmony. |
Aug 1, 2012 12:00:00 PM |
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1824 | Hockley Valley Amber | Canada | Amber Ale | 3.2
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 473ml can <br> 4.2% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> August 1, 2012 <br> 3-pack of Hockley<br> The beer poured a translucent copper colour with a thin light tan head that quickly disappeared. The aroma was caramel malt, grains, and some earthy hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with mild carbonation. The flavour was primarily caramel with a definite veggy feel in the back. Not a lot of bitterness in the finish. |
Aug 1, 2012 12:00:00 PM |
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1825 | Granville Island Brockton IPA | Canada | IPA | 3.2
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 341ml bottle <br> 6.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 22, 2012 <br> Granville Island/Creemore Springs Mixed 6 pack <br> This beer poured a transparent golden copper colour with a very thin white head. The aroma is weak caramel malt, and weak citrus hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was bitter citrusy hops, with a hint of a sweet malt backbone. Better than a Molson macro offering. |
Jul 22, 2012 12:00:00 PM |