Beer Reviews by CYRENAICA

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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
1901 De Dolle Oerbier Belgium Belgian Strong Ale 3.9

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

330ml bottle <br> 9.0% ABV (as written on the bottle) <br> The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> January 20, 2012 <br> The beer poured a medium dark brown with a huge tan head that was easily resurrected. The aroma was dark malt, sugar, apples, and toffee. The mouthfeel was light to medium bodied, with high carbonation. The flavour is sweet malt, caramel, licorice, and fruit.

Jan 20, 2012
12:00:00 PM
1902 Belhaven Best United Kingdom Bitter 2.7

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

440ml can <br> 4.8% ABV (as marked on can) <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> January 13, 2012 <br> $2.25<br> The beer poured a translucent golden red with a creamy tan cap, no doubt aided by the nitro-widget, and mild effervescence. Aroma was a pungent caramel right as the can opened, however in the glass, plenty of grain and metallic notes. Mouthfeel was medium bodied with mild carbonation. Flavour was slightly sweet, a bit soapy, and slightly acidic.

Jan 14, 2012
12:00:00 PM
1903 Brooklyn Monster Ale United States English Barleywine 3.2

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

355ml bottle <br> 10.3% ABV (as marked on the bottle) <br> 2011 bottle <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> January 13, 2012 <br> The beer poured a hazy golden-red with a thin tan head. The aroma was sweet malt, fruit, citrusy hops and some grains. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The alcohol was definitely noticeable in this beer. There was a sweet fruity note to the flavour along with a bitter citrusy finish....but again, the alcohol was the winner (or is that loser) in the flavour category.

Jan 14, 2012
12:00:00 PM
1904 Charlevoix Dominus Vobiscum Double Canada Abbey Dubbel 4.3

Aroma: 10 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9

500ml bottle <br> 8.0% ABV (as marked on bottle) <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> January 14, 2012 <br> The beer poured a slightly hazed reddish-brown colour with a rocky 1" tan coloured head. Aroma is yeast, sugar, sweet malt, and spices. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. Flavour is sweet and fruity with a dry spicy finish. Alcohol is extremely well hidden.

Jan 14, 2012
12:00:00 PM
1905 Nickel Brook Headstock IPA Canada IPA 3.7

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

550ml draught <br> 7.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on draught on January 13, 2012 at "C'est What" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a clear red colour with a creamy tan coloured head that laced extremely well. The aroma was caramel malt, and citrusy hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was mild grapefruit, some caramel sweetness, and well balanced.

Jan 13, 2012
12:00:00 PM
1906 C'est What Al's Cask Ale Canada American Pale Ale 3.6

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

550ml draught &#60;br&#62; 5.5&#37; ABV &#40;as written on the menu &#60;br&#62; C&#39;est What? &#40;Toronto, Ontario, Canada&#41;&#60;br&#62; January 16, 2012&#60;br&#62; &#36;6.65&#60;br&#62; I tried this beer on draught on January 16,2012 at &#34;C&#39;est What&#34; in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a translucent red colour with gold hues and a thin creamy tan coloured cap. The aroma was butterscotch, grains, and weak citrusy hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was sweet malt, caramel,butter, and weak citrus. A pretty good beer.

Jan 13, 2012
12:00:00 PM
1907 Nickel Brook Bolshevik Bastard Imperial Stout Canada Imperial Stout 4.2

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 10 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

Nickel Brook Imperial Stout 550ml draught <br> 9.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on draught on December 30, 2011 at "C'est What" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a solid dark brown with black edges and a creamy brown coloured cap. The aroma is roasted malt, coffee, and chocolate with hints of bourbon. The mouthfeel was full bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was roasted malt, lots of coffee, and a splash of vanilla. The best Nickel Brook beer I've had to date.

Dec 30, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1908 Neustadt Springs 456 Marzen Canada Marzen / Oktoberfest 3.0

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

550ml draught <br> 5.8% ABV <br> I tried this beer on draught on December 30, 2011 at "C'est What" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a translucent reddish-gold with a thin white head. The aroma was cereal malts, some light fruit, and weak floral hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was grainy malt, some fruitish notes, and a decent hop finish.

Dec 30, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1909 St. Feuillien Brune Belgium Abbey Dubbel 3.7

Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

330ml bottle <br> 8.5% ABV (as written on bottle) <br> A gift from a friend. A nice pleasant abbey dubbel which is easy drinking and full of flavour. A dark brown pour with reddish edges, the aroma consists of sweet malt, sugar, and fruits. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with mild carbonation. The flavour is similar with a nice bitter end. Every once in a while there is a whiff of alcohol.

Dec 26, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1910 Sawdust City Ol' Woody Alt Canada Altbier 3.6

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

500ml draught <br> 4.8% ABV <br> I tried this beer on December 16, 2011 at "Bar Volo" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a beautiful translucent red with a thin tan coloured ring for a head. The aroma consisted of some sweet malt, citrus hints, and grains. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was a decent balkance between the sweetness of the malt, and the mild grapefruity tasting hops. The hoppiest altbier I've ever had.

Dec 16, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1911 St. Bernardus Prior 8 Belgium Abbey Dubbel 4.7

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

330ml bottle <br> 8.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on December 16, 2011 at "Bar Volo" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer pours a medium reddish brown with a thin tan coloured cap. The aroma consists of yeast, dark sugars, malt, and plums. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is sweet malt, fruit, sugar, grains, butterscotch, and yeast. Nothing like a good Belgian yeast.

Dec 16, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1912 McAuslan St. Ambroise Stout Impériale Russe / McAuslan St. Ambroise Russian Imperial Stout Canada Imperial Stout 4.7

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

341ml bottle (in canister) <br> 9.2% ABV (as written on canister) <br> 2011 Vintage <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> December 13, 2011 <br> I tried this beer on December 13, 2011 after purchasing from one of my local LCBO outlets. The beer poured a pitch black colour with a 1" dark brown head that stuck around. The aroma was roasted malt, vanilla, coffee and molasses. The mouthfeel was creamy and full-bodied with good carbonation. Flavour was coffee, molasses and a hint of smoke. Well worth it.

Dec 13, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1913 Cameron's Brewmaster Series: Deviator Dopplebock Canada Doppelbock 4.0

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

550ml draught <br> 7.1% ABV <br> I tried this beer on tap on December 9, 2011 at "C'est What" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a very solid brownish-black colour with a thin creamy brown cap. The aroma was roasted malt, dark fruit, and coffee. The mouthfeel was medium to full bodied, with medium carbonation. The flavour was roasted malt, molasses, and caramel.

Dec 9, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1914 Phillips Hop Circle IPA Canada IPA 2.8

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

341ml bottle <br> 6.5% ABV <br> I tried this beer on December 9, 2011 at "C'est What" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a weak clouded lemon yellow colour with a thin white head head which disappeared quickly. The aroma was grains and citrus hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was weak grainy malt and weak citrus hops. Just an 'ok' beer.

Dec 9, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1915 Black Creek Stout Canada Stout 3.4

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

500ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Best Before: March 2012 <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> December 7, 2011 <br> $3.55<br> The beer poured an almost coca-cola dark brown with a thin brown ring. The aroma was smoked wood, roasted malt, and coffee. The mouthfeel was a bit on the thin side and highly carbonated. The flavour was dark chocolate, coffee, and a hint of cream

Dec 8, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1916 Old Credit Holiday Honey Canada Brown Ale 3.0

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

650ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> December 7, 2011 <br> The beer poured a translucent golden-red colour with a 1" light tan coloured cap. The aroma was grains, some honey, and floral hops, as well as a little skunkiness.The mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is old grains, weak hops, and some nutmeg in the finish. Not a lot of honey sweetness though.

Dec 8, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1917 Fuller's Past Masters XX Strong Ale United Kingdom English Strong Ale 4.0

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

500ml bottle <br> 7.9% ABV (as marked on bottle) <br> Best Before: December 2013 <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> December 7, 2011 <br> The beer poured a pale red colour, slightly hazed, with a generous tan head that disappeared quickly. The aroma consist of floral hops, caramel malt, and spices. Mouthfeel is creamy, full bodied, with medium carbonation. Flavour is sweet caramel notes, some vanilla, and a hint of hops.

Dec 8, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1918 Mill Street Extra Special Bitter (ESB) Canada Extra Special Bitter 3.3

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

341ml bottle <br> 4.6% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> December 2, 2011 <br> The beer poured a translucent orange-red with a thin white cap. The aroma was floral and citrus hops, brown sugar, and caramel. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour had a burnt leaning to it, was grainy, with a bitter finish

Dec 2, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1919 Mill Street Franconian Bock Canada Doppelbock 3.2

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

341ml bottle <br> 7.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> December 2, 2011 <br> The beer poured a translucent copper colour with a thin white ring for a head. The aroma is dark fruits, some roast, and some weak cherry hints. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is sweet malt, some fruit, and a bitter finish. Not a bad beer, but not a great beer either.

Dec 2, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1920 Kona Pipeline Porter United States Porter 3.9

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

12oz bottle <br> 5.4% ABV <br> A gift from a friend who was at a wedding in Hawai'i. The beer pours a very dark brown colour with a creamy dark brown head. The aroma is coffee, roasted malt, and licorice. The mouthfeel is full to medium bodied. The flavour is bitter coffee, yet very smooth. Outstanding!

Nov 30, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1921 Kona Wailua Wheat United States Fruit Beer 3.6

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

12oz bottle <br> 5.4% ABV <br> A gift from a friend who just got back from a wedding in Hawaii. Who would have thought that Passion fruit could be used to flavour a wheat beer? I get the sense that the underlying beer is more of a witbier than an American wheat. The beer pours a hazy yellow topped by a snow-white head. The aroma consist of wheat, spices, and light fruit (Passion I assume). The mouthfeel is medium bodied with mild carbonation. Flavour is slightly sweet, certainly not overpowering.

Nov 30, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1922 Black Oak Nutcracker Canada Porter 4.0

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

550ml draught <br> 5.8% ABV <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> November 25, 2011 <br> $6.64<br> The beer poured a solid dark brown with a 1" creamy brown head. The aroma was roasted malt, cinnamon, and chocolate. The mouthfeel was medium to full bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was coffee, dark fruits, and some weak spices. Very enjoyable seasonal ale.

Nov 25, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1923 Grand River Russian Gun Imperial Stout Canada Imperial Stout 4.1

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

500ml bottle <br> 8.0% ABV (as written on bottle) <br> Bottled On: November 9, 2011 <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> November 20, 2011 <br> The beer poured a brownish-black with a thin light brown head which lingered a while. The aroma was roasted malt, coffee, dark chocolate, and vanilla. Mouthfeel is full bodied, creamy, and medium carbonated. The flavour is dark chocolate, roasted nuts, and coffee.

Nov 20, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1924 Fuller's Golden Pride United Kingdom English Strong Ale 3.0

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 6

500ml bottle <br> 8.5% ABV <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> November 20, 2011 <br> The beer pours a translucent dark reddish gold colour with a thin rocky tan cap. The aroma was grains, sweet malt, caramel, and floral hops. The mouthfeel was medium bocied with medium carbonation. The flavour was cereal, sugar, and grains. Has a lot in common with a North American Stock Ale. Definitely not my favourite beer from Fuller's.

Nov 20, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1925 Fuller's Old Winter Ale United Kingdom English Strong Ale 3.7

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

500ml bottle <br> 5.3% ABV <br> Best Before: October 10, 2012 <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> November 18, 2011 <br> The beer poured a translucent golden red colour with a generous off-white head that stuck around. The aroma was wet grains, floral hops, toffee, and spice. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was slightly sweet malt, hints of spice, and a citrusy hop finish. Very good beer.

Nov 19, 2011
12:00:00 PM