Beer Reviews by CYRENAICA
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2201 | Nickel Brook Organic Lager | Canada | Lager | 3.1
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 473ml can <br> 5.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on August 6, 2009 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a translucent golden red with a creamy white head. The aroma was bready malts, some yeast, and hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with ample carbonation. The flavour was malty up front with a bitter finish. |
Aug 7, 2009 12:34:07 PM |
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2202 | Thwaites Lancaster Bomber | United Kingdom | Bitter | 2.9
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5 500ml bottle <br> 4.4% ABV <br> I tried this beer on August 6, 2009 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a beautiful reddish-brown in the glass with a very thin white bubbly head. The aroma was sweet malt, some nuts, hops and wet cardboard. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour mas malty, slightly sweet, with a bitter finish. |
Aug 6, 2009 10:35:06 PM |
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2203 | Estrella Damm 5.4% | Spain | Pale Lager | 2.3
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 4 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 4 500ml can <br> 4.6% ABV <br> I tried this beer on July 28, 2009 after purchasing from the Union Station LCBO outlet in Toronto. As mentioned by Mike T and Chopz, the can says 4.6%. The beer poured a translucent gold, with a thin white foamy head which lasted, and was highly effervescent. The aroma was primarily grainy malt, with some freshly baked bread. and a hint of hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was very grainy. A typical pale lager. |
Aug 1, 2009 03:51:01 PM |
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2204 | Strongbow Cider | United Kingdom | Cider | 2.2
Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 4 500ml can <br> 5.3% <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada)<br> July 17, 2009 <br> It poured a very pale translucent yellow colour with absolutely no head. The aroma was tart fermented apples. The mouthfeel was light-bodied, almo0st water with medium carbonation. The flavour was tart apples and not much else. |
Jul 17, 2009 01:08:17 PM |
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2205 | Gaymers Original Cider | United Kingdom | Cider | 1.5
Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 4 | Mouthfeel: 2 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 3 500ml can <br> 4.5% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 17, 2009 <br> The cider pours a very pale translucent gold with absolutely no head. The aroma is tart apples - and not much else. The mouthfeel is very thin and watery. The flavour is missing - there is a hint of tart old apples in a mouthful of water - but just a hint. |
Jul 17, 2009 12:41:17 PM |
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2206 | Innis & Gunn Limited Edition Canadian Cask | United Kingdom | English Strong Ale | 3.0
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5 330ml <br> 7.1% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 17, 2009 <br> The beer poured a translucent golden brown with red highlights, and a 1" thick foamy white head. Effervescence is apparent. The aroma is slightly sweet, there is a hint of oak, nutty malt, but no signs of whiskey. The mouthfeel is medium bodied, with medium carbonation. The flavour unfortunately has a sour finish to it and has a hint of whiskey. The malt and oak are definitely evident as well. The beer looks great, but the taste doesn't match up in my opinion. |
Jul 17, 2009 12:16:17 PM |
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2207 | Propeller Extra Special Bitter | Canada | Extra Special Bitter | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 341ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 10, 2009 <br> The beer poured a solid brown colour with a tan coloured head that laced. The aroma was sweet malt with a nut presence and some hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was sweet malt, dark fruit, and a hint of a bitter finish. A good beer - but not great. |
Jul 10, 2009 09:11:10 PM |
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2208 | Cantillon Iris | Belgium | Unblended Lambic | 4.6
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 10 | Overall: 9 750ml bottle <br> 6% ABV <br> 2006 Vintage <br> The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 10, 2009 <br> The beer poured a relatively clear golden orange with a small amount of haze and a whole lot of effervescence. The aroma was sour apples, some earth and must. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied and highly carbonated. The taste was both sour and bitter, and a great experience for the tongue. |
Jul 10, 2009 09:02:10 PM |
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2209 | Traquair Jacobite Ale | United Kingdom | Spiced Beer | 4.2
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 8 330ml bottle <br> 8.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on July 3, 2009 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a translucent dark reddish brown with a very thin white head. The aroma was sweet malt, caramel and some hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was sweet malt, molasses, plums, and a buttery flavour, an excellent beer. |
Jul 3, 2009 11:00:03 PM |
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2210 | Traquair House Ale | United Kingdom | Scottish Ale | 4.0
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 330ml bottle <br> 7.2% ABV <br> I tried this beer on July 3, 2009 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a dark reddish brown with a very thin white head. The aroma was dark malt, toffee and some hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was slightly sweet, malty, with a nuttiness. Very good beer. |
Jul 3, 2009 10:05:03 PM |
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2211 | Bavaria Holland Beer | Netherlands | Lager | 1.9
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 4 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 3 500ml can <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Main/Bronte LCBO Outlet (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 29, 2009<br> $1.90<br> The beer poured a translucent pale gold colour with a foamy, bubbly white head, and a ton of effervescent. The aroma was grassy malt, some off aromas, and hops. The mouthfeel was highly carbonated and light-bodied. The flavour was grainy malt with a bitter finish, and some peppery notes. |
Jun 30, 2009 12:47:30 PM |
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2212 | Old Milwaukee Ice | United States | Pale Lager | 1.7
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 3 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 2 | Overall: 2 500ml can <br> 5.5% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 29, 2009 <br> Brewed in Canada under license by Stroh Brewery <br> The beer poured a translucent gold colour with a thin foamy white head. The aroma was sour malt and not much else. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, with mild carbonation. The flavour was sweet, metallic, acidic, and just plain not good. |
Jun 29, 2009 02:23:29 PM |
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2213 | Stella Artois Legere | Belgium | Light / Lite Lager | 1.6
Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 3 | Mouthfeel: 2 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 3 330ml bottle <br> 4.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada)<br> June 29, 2009 <br> The beer poured a translucent pale golden with a thin loose bubbly white head. The aroma was grainy malt and hops, with some vomit backup. The mouthfeel was light, watery, and heavily carbonated. The flavour was more sour grains than bitter. Finishing it was mistake #2 |
Jun 29, 2009 01:54:29 PM |
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2214 | Cantillon Gueuze | Belgium | Gueuze | 4.3
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 8 375ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 18, 2009 <br> The beer was bottled on February 22, 2008.....and if stored in a cool dry place would keep until 2030 (it said so on the bottle). The beer poured a cloudy gold colour with a very thin white head. The aroma was sour cherries and apples with a little bit of malt. The mouthfeel was dry, very tart, highly carbonated, and medium bodied. The flavour was tart apples, and some graininess. Very enjoyable. |
Jun 18, 2009 10:36:18 PM |
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2215 | Avery India Pale Ale | United States | IPA | 3.6
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7 12oz bottle <br> 6.5% ABV <br> The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 18, 2009 <br> $7.90 <br> The beer poured a hazy orange-gold with a rocky white head. The aroma was malt, hops, and pine. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was crisp, some malt, and a bitter grapefruit. Enjoyable. |
Jun 18, 2009 08:53:18 PM |
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2216 | Duggan's #9 IPA | Canada | IPA | 3.6
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7 500ml draught <br> 6.2% ABV <br> The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 18, 2009 <br> MIke Duggan #9 IPA was a recent finalist at Volo's IPA challenge (May 2009). The beer pours a translucent dark brown (it is referred to as a dark IPA). The head was white, creamy, and about an inch thick. The aroma was sweet malt, citrus, pine, and definitely hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The taste was soapy, with hints of malt, and a bitter grapefruit finish. |
Jun 18, 2009 08:42:18 PM |
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2217 | Guinness Original (bottle) | Ireland | Dry Stout | 2.8
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5 341ml bottle <br> 4.2% ABV <br> Guelph, Ontario, Canada <br> No matter how many times I try Guinness, I fail to see why the world appreciates it so much. As I move along with my beer experience, I do tend to give it slightly higher ratings....more to distance it from the trashy swill than to bring it closer to the diamonds of the beer world. |
Jun 15, 2009 02:31:15 PM |
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2218 | Dos Equis XX Special Lager | Mexico | Pale Lager | 1.8
Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 4 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 3 355ml bottle <br> 4.5% ABV <br> I tried this beer on June 4, 2009 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a transparent gold colour with a thin white head that disappeared fast. The aroma was grainy malt, some hops, and a hint of dishwashing detergent. The mouthfeel was weak bodied, quite watery, and well carbonated. The taste was an ill conceived concoction of grainy malt, grass, and acid. |
Jun 4, 2009 07:47:04 PM |
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2219 | Mill Street Belgian Wit | Canada | Witbier | 2.4
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 4 341ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 1, 2009 <br> The beer poured a cloudy light lemonade colour with very little head. The aroma had sour hints to go along with some citrusy notes and wheat. The mouthfeel was light to medium bodied (quite thin) with only mild carbonation. The flavour was sour wheat malt and some citrus. One of the worst witbiers I have tried |
Jun 2, 2009 12:07:02 PM |
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2220 | Mort Subite Kriek | Belgium | Fruit Lambic | 3.6
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 375ml bottle <br> 4.5% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 1, 2009 <br> I tried this beer on June 1, 2009 after purchasing from one of my local LCBO outlets. The beer poured a beautiful translucent red with a thin creamy light tan coloured head that stuckj around. The aroma was tart cherries, some wheat malt, and spice. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with weak carbonation, mildly disappointing for the style. The flavour is tart, bold, with definite cherry hints, and a tart and bitter finish. |
Jun 1, 2009 02:15:01 PM |
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2221 | Wittekerke Rose | Belgium | Fruit Beer | 3.0
Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 5 250ml bottle <br> 4.3% ABV <br> <br> Two things pop out at me right away. The label says "The fruity pink beer" and it contains "aspartame". So, a fruity pink diet beer? <br> <br> I tried this 'beer' on May 29, 2009 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a reddish pink colour with a thin white head that stuck around. The aroma was sour raspberries and grainy malt. The mouthfeel was medium bodied and highly carbonated. The flavour was sugary sweet. It tasted very good, but not beer-like. More like what Canadians call a 'Cooler' |
May 30, 2009 03:19:30 PM |
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2222 | Christoffel Robertus | Netherlands | Vienna / Amber Lager | 3.8
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 7 330ml flip-top bottle <br> 6.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on May 29, 2009 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a dark transparent brown colour with a thin white head. The aroma was heavy on the sweet malt and grain. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was surprisingly good. Sweet grainy malt, with a nice smooth finish. Very enjoyable. |
May 30, 2009 03:05:30 PM |
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2223 | Mill Street Cobblestone Stout | Canada | Dry Stout | 4.7
Aroma: 10 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 10 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9 20oz draught <br> 4.2% ABV <br> I tried this beer on tap on May 29, 2009 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a blackish-brown colour with a creamy tan coloured head that lasted and produced a thin film down the side of the glass. The aroma was fairly simple with huints of roasted malt and coffee. The mouthfeel was creamy and full bodied, with mild carbonation. The flavour was extremely refreshing, and great. There were the same hints of chocolate in the flavour, along with a nice bitter finish. |
May 30, 2009 02:54:30 PM |
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2224 | Pump House Blueberry Ale | Canada | Fruit Beer | 2.9
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5 341ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on May 29, 2009 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a hazy dark gold colour with a thin white head. The aroma was rife with blueberries, but also grainy malt and some florally hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was grassy, with some sweet malt, and a bitter finish, but any blueberry taste was minimal at best. |
May 30, 2009 02:32:30 PM |
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2225 | Muskoka Hefe Weissbier | Canada | Hefeweizen | 3.4
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 473ml can <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> May 23, 2009 <br> The beer poured a hazy gold colour with a thin white head. The aroma was wheat malt, banana, and some spices. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was wheat malt, clove, and spices. A very good Canadian version of the great German style. |
May 24, 2009 01:28:24 AM |