Beer Reviews by CYRENAICA

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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
1951 C'est What Mother Pucker's Ginger Wheat Canada American Wheat 3.3

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

550ml draught <br> 5.4% ABV <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Camada) <br> October 7, 2011<br> $6.64<br> The beer was a tranlucent golden red with a creamy white cap. The aroma was citrusy hops, ginger, and a weak wheat hint. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, with medium carbonation. The flavour started out quite hoppy, however as the beer warmed up, the ginger flavour became a little more dominant.

Oct 7, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1952 McAuslan St. Ambroise Citrouille / McAuslan St. Ambroise Pumpkin Canada Spiced Beer 3.0

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

550ml draught <br> 5.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on tap on October 7, 2011 at "C'est What" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a translucent red colour with a thin white ring for a head. The aroma was pumpkin, spices, and some floral hops. The mouthfeel was weak to medium bodied, with mild carbonation........almost flat and watery in other words. The flavour was pumpkin pie with a bitter finish. I was expecting more from this brewery.

Oct 7, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1953 Great Lakes Brewery Sweet Pete's Peach Wheat Canada American Wheat 2.9

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

550ml draught <br> 5.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on tap on October 7, 2011 at "C'est What" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a very hazy yellow colour with a 1" snow white head. The aroma was wheat malt, peach, and light spices. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was very peachy........too peachy, and I like peach.

Oct 7, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1954 Grand River Highballer Pumpkin Ale / Magnotta Brewing Highballer Pumpkin Ale Canada Spiced Beer 3.6

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

500ml bottle <br> 5.2% ABV <br> Bottled On: September 30, 2011 <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> October 6, 2011 <br> So, according to the bottle, this beer was 5 days old when I bought it, and 6 days old when I drank it.....FRESH! The beer poured a translucent golden orange with a thin off-white head. Pumpkin and spices dominated the aroma with not much else. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium-high carbonation. The flavour is malt, grains, and pumpkin. Not as pumpkin-pie-y as some American offerings, but a good beer nonetheless.

Oct 6, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1955 Garrison Oktoberfest Brau Canada Marzen / Oktoberfest 3.6

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

500ml bottle <br> 4.9% ABV <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> October 4, 2011 <br> The beer pours a translucent copper colour with a thin rocky off-tan head. The aroma sweet bread, yeast, grains, and floral hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is sweet malt, some graininess, and weak bitter finish.

Oct 5, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1956 Bacchus Belgium Flanders Oude Bruin 3.9

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

375ml bottle <br> 4.5% ABV <br> Queen’s Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> October 4, 2011 <br> $4.50<br> The beer poured a murky brown colour with translucent edges and a thing tan cap. The aroma was tart cherries and vinegar. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium high carbonation. The flavour was tart cherries up front, some sweetness in between, and a very sour finish.

Oct 5, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1957 Great Lakes Brewery Tank Ten Series: Miami Weisse Wheat Canada American Wheat 3.8

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

650ml bottle <br> 4.5% ABV <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> September 23, 2011 <br> The beer pours a hazy orange gold with a thin tan head that lasts. Aroma is citrusy hops with a hint of wheat and yeast. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is citrusy hops, peppery spice, and some sweet malt tones. I enjoyed it a great deal.

Sep 24, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1958 Shipyard Pugsley's Signature Series: Smashed Pumpkin United States Spiced Beer 3.1

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

625ml bottle <br> 9.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on September 22, 2011 after purchasing from the Queen's Quay LCBO outlet in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a translucent light orange gold colour with a huge generous light tan coloured head. The aroma was pumpkin pie (pumpkin and spices) and some off-grainy tastes. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was weak pumpkin, extra spicy, with a weak bitter finish.

Sep 23, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1959 Lindemans Kriek Belgium Fruit Lambic 4.1

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

355ml corked/capped bottle <br> 3.5% ABV (as marked on bottle) <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> September 15 2011 <br> The beer poured a transparent ruby red colour with a milky white cap that laced extremely well. The aroma was sweet cherry lollipop. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium-high carbonation. The flavour was tart and sweet cherries both - what you would expect of a good lambic.

Sep 15, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1960 Box Steam Funnel Blower (Vanilla Porter) United Kingdom Porter 3.9

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

500ml bottle <br> 4.5% ABV <br> Best Before: July 2012 <br> Main/Bronte LCBO Outlet (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> September 14, 2011<br> $3.55<br> The beer poured a translucent dark brown with a generous tan head that lasted a while. The aroma was roasted nuts, mocha, and vanilla. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was nuts, vanilla, roast, and a hint of coffee.

Sep 14, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1961 Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc France Witbier 3.4

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

330ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> September 14, 2011 <br> The beer poured a hazy yellow colour with no head. The aroma was apricots and not much else....reminiscent of the apricot nectar my dad used to buy when I was a small child. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium-high carbonation. The flavour was wheat malt, more appricots, and some mild skunkiness. I must admit, I love the aroma of this beer! Not your typical witbier, and I like that!

Sep 14, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1962 Celt Experience Celt Bronze / Caerphilly United Kingdom Bitter 3.9

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

500ml bottle <br> 4.5% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> Sepotember 14, 2011 <br> The beer poured a golden-copper colour with a very thin head which quickly dissipated. The aroma is sweet malt, light fruits, and weak floral hops. The mouthfeel is medium-full bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is buttery caramel, some nuts, and a good bitter finish. I liked it.

Sep 14, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1963 Tree Hophead India Pale Ale Canada IPA 3.9

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

330ml bottle <br> 5.6% ABV (as marked on bottle)<br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada)<br> August 24, 2011 <br> The beer poured a translucent dark gold with orange hues and a this off-white cap that lingers. The aroma was pine, yeast, grass, caramel, and citrusy hops. The mouthfeel was medium to full bodied, with medium carbonation. The flavour was mild grapefruit, caramel, and grains.

Sep 5, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1964 Cameron's Reginald Hopburn Canada Amber Ale 3.6

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

550ml draught <br> 5.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on tap September 2, 2011 at "C'est What Brewpub" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a translucent copper colour with an off-white creamy head that disappeared within a couple of minutes. The aroma was a mish-mash of caramel malts, citrus hops, and some earthiness. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour starts off sweet with hints of toffee and caramel, and has a bitter citrusy finish. A pretty good effort by Cameron's.

Sep 2, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1965 Great Lakes Brewery Double Devil Made Me Dry-Hop It Canada American Pale Ale 3.6

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

550ml draught <br> 6.2% ABV <br> I tried this beer on tap on September 2, 2011 at "C'est What Brewpub" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a translucent ruby red with a creamy tan coloured head that lasted throughout. The aroma was caramel malts, citrusy hops, and grass. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was mild grapefruit, sweet fruity tones, and a nice bitter finish

Sep 2, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1966 Rogue Somer Orange Honey Ale United States Blonde Ale 2.8

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

650ml bottle <br> 5.2% ABV (as written on bottle) <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> August 27, 2011 <br> The beer poured a hazy yellow colour with a generous white head which quickly dissipated. The aroma was honey, spices, and grains. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, with medium carbonation. The flavour was spicy, with a slight citric sourness, not a favourite.

Aug 28, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1967 Rogue Morimoto Soba (Buckwheat Ale) United States Spiced Beer 3.4

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

650ml bottle <br> 3.8% ABV (as written on bottle)<br> I tried this beer on August 27, 2011 after purchasing at the Queen's Quay LCBO outlet in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a translucent medium gold colour with some slight haze and a generous off-white head. The aroma is grainy malt, floral hops, and a weak apricotish hint. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is slightly sweet, earthy, nutty, with a weak bitter finish.

Aug 28, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1968 Grand River Pugnacious Pale Ale Canada American Pale Ale 3.5

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

500ml bottle <br> 4.5% ABV <br> Bottled On: August 3, 2011 <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> August 27, 2011 <br> The beer poured a translucent amber colour with a long lasting light tan head. The aroma is fresh caramel, floral hops, and grass. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is caramel, with citrus and yeasty hints in the background.

Aug 28, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1969 Avery Karma Ale United States Belgian Ale 3.0

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

12oz bottle <br> 5.4% ABV (as marked on bottle) <br> The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> August 26, 2011 <br> $8.75 <br> The beer poured a hazy orange-gold colour with a thin white short-lived head. The aroma was light fruits, yeast, grains, citrus, and funk. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied with mild carbonation. The flavour was grassy malt, yeast, and honey.

Aug 26, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1970 Avery Out of Bounds Stout United States Dry Stout 3.5

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

12oz bottle <br> 6.3% ABV (as marked on bottle) <br> The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> August 26, 2011 <br> $8.75 <br> The beer poured a solid brownish-black colour with a thin tan coloured head. Aroma was roasted malt, burnt wood, coffee, and vanilla. Mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was roasted malt, dark chocolate, and molasses. The better of the two beers I had this evening.

Aug 26, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1971 Harviestoun Ola Dubh 12 Year Special Reserve United Kingdom Old Ale 4.4

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

330ml bottle <br> 8.0% ABV <br> Bottle #: 05015 <br> Best Before: February 2014 <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #2 (Milton, Ontario, Canada)<br> August 16, 2011 <br> The beer poured a very dark brown colour with a long lasting light brown head. The aroma was roasted malt, coffee, vanilla, and nuts. The mouthfeel was full bodied, and creamy. The flavour was roasted malt, smoked wood, and hints of coffee. The whisky appears in the finish. I actually enjoyed this one more than the 16 year and 18 year versions.

Aug 16, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1972 Baltika 7 (Export) Russia Lager 2.8

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

500ml bottle with pull/peel top <br> 5.4% ABV <br> Bottled On: February 8, 2011 <br> Main/Thompson LCBO Outlet (Milton, Ontario, Canada)<br> August 16, 2011<br> $2.35<br> The beer pourred a translucent medium gold with a generous bubbly white head. The aroma was grainy malt, bread, and some weak floral hops. The mouthfeel is crisp, medium bodied, with medium carbonation. The flavour is grainy malt, some sweetness, vegetables, and a decent bitter finish.

Aug 16, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1973 Black Oak Ten Bitter Years Canada Imperial IPA 3.7

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

550ml draught <br> 8.0% ABV <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> August 12, 2011 <br> $7.41<br> The beer poured a translucent red colour with a thin white head and some effervescence. The aroma is strong citrus and tropical fruit, with some hints of malt. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is grapefruit hoppy with caramel and bread mixed in. A very good beer, although the bitter finish was on the 'dry' side.

Aug 13, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1974 Church-Key Northumberland Ale Canada English Pale Ale 2.9

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

550ml draught <br> 5.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on tap on August 12, 2011 at "C'est What" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer was translucent dark gold, with a thin white creamy head. The aroma was grainy malt, some floral hops, and some sweetish notes. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was grassy malts, some milky sweetness, and a yeasty taste. I've generally enjoyed Church-Key brews, but this isn't one I dig all that mightily!

Aug 13, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1975 Spaten Premium Lager Germany Helles / Dortmunder 3.3

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

500ml can <br> 5.2% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> August 5, 2011 <br> The beer poured a translucent light gold with a short-lived generous white head. The aroma was was biscuit malt, some yeast, and a floral hoppish sense. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, with medium carbonation. The flavour was nicely balanced between the malt and hops. No excess sweetness whatsoever.

Aug 6, 2011
12:00:00 PM