Beer Reviews by CYRENAICA

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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
201 Wellington County Dark Ale Canada Amber Ale 3.2

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

May 26, 2008<br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 341ml bottle<br> 5.00% ABV<br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $5.55<br> The beer poured a translucent dark reddish brown with a creamy tan coloured head. The aroma was roasted malt, some nutty character, and some caramel with brown sugar. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carb carbonation. The flavour was malted nuttiness, with some hoppiness. Very similar to a lot of English Brown Ales.

Mar 29, 2025
04:47:43 PM
202 Scotch Irish Sgt. Majors IPA Canada IPA 3.7

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

May 26, 2008<br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 341ml bottle<br> 5.50% ABV<br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $6.25<br> The beer poured a translucent reddish-brown colour with a thin white head, that was bubbly. The aroma was malty with some caramel and spicy hints, with a slight hoppy hint. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonationn, and a dry bitter finish. The flavour was full of citrusy and grapefruity hoppiness, with a little malty tinge. A very good beer, although I would have liked more of a hoppy aroma.

Mar 29, 2025
04:20:34 PM
203 Cantillon Rose de Gambrinus Belgium Fruit Lambic 4.2

Aroma: 10 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9

May 23, 2008<br> Beerbistro, The (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 18 King Street East)<br> 375ml corked bottle<br> 5.0% ABV<br> Bottled On: February 18, 2008<br> $19.50<br> The beer poured a cloudy pinkish red with a thin white head. The aroma was musty with some hints of raspberry. The mouthfeel was thin, and very champagny. The flavour was primarily sour raspberries, very dry, and delicious. Definitely worth it.

Mar 29, 2025
04:16:33 PM
204 Anchor Steam United States California Common / Steam 3.7

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

May 23, 2008<br> Beerbistro, The (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 18 King Street East)<br> 355ml bottle<br> 4.88% ABV<br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $8.00<br> The beer poured a translucent medium reddish-brown with a thin off-white head. The aroma was citrusy hops, and some sweetish malt. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied, and well carbonated. The flavour was very hoppy, leaving a bitterness on the tongue, as well as a little sour apple taste.

Mar 29, 2025
03:53:04 PM
205 Lindemans Cassis Belgium Fruit Lambic 4.5

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

May 20, 2008<br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 250ml bottle<br> 3.50%ABV<br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $8.75<br> This poured a purplish-black with a whitish head, which quickly faded. The aroma was primarily black currant with sour blueberries and grapes in the mix. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied, and highly carbonated. The flavour was a mix of sour grapes, black currants, and finished off with some hoppy bitterness. <br> <br> While this is classified as a beer, it was more of a low-alcohol wine experience......but a great experience.

Mar 29, 2025
03:47:17 PM
206 St. Bernardus Blanche (Witbier) Belgium Witbier 4.0

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

May 20, 2008<br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 330ml bottle<br> 5.50% ABV<br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $8.95<br> The beer poured a hazy yellow orange with a finger-thick white head that lasted throughout. The aroma was yeast, malt, and spicy sweetness. The mouthfeel was medium bodied and highly carbonated, almost sparkling. The flavour was wheat, yeast, and some sweet malty tones.

Mar 29, 2025
03:40:42 PM
207 Black Oak Double Chocolate Cherry Stout Canada Chocolate Stout 4.0

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

May 16, 2008<br> C’est What (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 67 Front Street West) <br> 550ml draught<br> 5.50% ABV<br> Kegged On: Unknown<br> $5.90<br> The beer poured a dark brownish black with a creamy tan coloured head. The aroma was roasted malt, cocoa, coffee, and some sugary chocolate. The mouthfeel was creamy, medium-bodied with low carbonation. The flavour was sweet, nutty, and chocolatey with some licorice hints.

Mar 29, 2025
03:35:58 PM
208 Denison's Dunkel Canada Dunkel / Dark Lager 4.1

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

May 16, 2008<br> C’est What (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 67 Front Street West) <br> 550ml draught<br> 5.00% ABV<br> Kegged On: Unknown<br> $6.16<br> The beer poured a dark reddish brown with a creamy tan coloured head. The aroma was sweet malt, roasted malt, some sugar, and a little hoppish tone. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was sweet and has a nutty character to it. An excellent beer.

Mar 29, 2025
03:30:16 PM
209 Mill Street Tankhouse Pale Canada American Pale Ale 4.3

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

May 13, 2008<br> Elephant and Castle (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 212 King Street West)<br> 20oz draught<br> 5.20% ABV<br> Kegged On: Unknown<br> $5.00<br> The beer was poured a translucent reddish-brown colour with a half-inch creamy tan coloured head. The aroma was a combination or raosted malt, and hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, with mild carbonation. The flavour was all about the hops. A nice bitter citrusy tang and a very good beer.

Mar 29, 2025
03:23:26 PM
210 Busch Beer United States Pale Lager 1.5

Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 2 | Overall: 2

Brewed under license in Canada by the Labatt Brewing Company Limited<br> May 12, 2008<br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte)<br> 473ml can<br> 4.70% ABV<br> Canned On: Unknown<br> $1.80<br> The beer poured a translucent gold with a generous white fluffy head that didn't last. The aroma was grassy malts with some hoppy hints. The mouthfeel was thin bodied, but not totally watery. There was a definite dryness in the mouthfeel. The flavour was almost non-existent.

Mar 29, 2025
03:12:28 PM
211 Schlitz Genuine Gold United States Pale Lager 1.3

Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 3 | Mouthfeel: 2 | Flavor: 2 | Overall: 2

Brewed under license in Canada (to Stroh Brewing Canada) by the Sleeman Brewing and Malting Company<br> May 23, 2008<br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte)<br> 355ml can<br> 5.00% ABV<br> Canned On: Unknown<br> $1.30<br> The beer poured a beautiful translucent gold colour with a huge frothy white head that dissipated within seconds. The aroma was of faint grainy malts and not much else. The mouthfeel was thin and watery and forgettable. The flavour had a hint of beer in it.....just a hint. Even at $1.30 a can I expect more than this.

Mar 29, 2025
03:02:22 PM
212 Tuborg Guld (Tuborg Premium Lager) Denmark Lager 2.2

Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 3

May 12, 2008<br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte)<br> 330ml bottle<br> 5.50% ABV<br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $1.75<br> The beer poured a transparent pale gold with a white bubbly head, and a lot of effervescence. The aroma was sickly grainy malt, with a touch of hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied and well carbonated. The flavour was very grassy with little else to please the tongue.

Mar 29, 2025
02:55:47 PM
213 Neustadt Springs 10w30 Brown Ale Canada Brown Ale 3.8

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

May 10, 2008<br> LCBO Outlet #217 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Queen’s Quay)<br> 473ml can<br> 5.50% ABV<br> Canned On: Unknown<br> $2.20<br> The beer poured a slightly translucent dark brown (when held to the light) with a thin tan head that quickly dissipated. The aroma was heavily roasted malt, some sweet malt, and some grass. The mouthfeel is medium bodied, slightly creamy, and a little bit of carbonation. The flavour has some roasted malt flavours, some sourness, and some sweet tones.

Mar 29, 2025
02:48:20 PM
214 Taps Brewing Red Cream Ale Canada Cream Ale 4.0

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

May 9, 2008<br> LCBO Outlet #217 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Queen’s Quay)<br> 473ml can<br> 4.90% ABV<br> Canned On: Unknown<br> $2.20<br> The beer poured a beautiful translucent rusty red colour with some effervescence leading to a short-lived whitish head. The aroma was sweet malt, some fruit tones (I'm thinking plums), and a little hoppiness. The mouthfeel is medium bodied, amply carbonated, and a little sour on the tongue. The flavour is no where near as fruity as the aroma. There is some sweet maltiness, some sourness in the middle, and slightly bitter finish. This beer suited my tastes quite well.

Mar 29, 2025
02:32:40 PM
215 Great Lakes Brewery Orange Peel Ale Canada Amber Ale 4.1

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

May 9, 2008<br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 650ml bottle<br> 5.30% ABV <br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $14.95<br> The beer poured a translucent orangy-brown with a thin white head. The aroma was some sweet malt, some citrus, although not really all that orangy, and some hops, although I was expecting a more hoppy assault from a beer with 5 kinds of hops in it. The mouthfeel is medium bodied, with medium carbonation, and leaves a dry feeling. The flavour had a little malt in it, and some bitter hop tones as well to round it off. A very enjoyable beer.

Mar 29, 2025
01:13:34 PM
216 La Trappe Dubbel / Koningshoeven Dubbel Netherlands Abbey Dubbel 4.7

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

May 9, 2008<br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 330ml draught<br> 6.50% ABV <br> Kegged On: Unknown<br> $6.95<br> The beer was a beautiful dark brown with some plum coloured hints and a thin, rocky, tan coloured head. The aroma was sweet malt, with some yeasty tones, as well as chocolate and cherry hints. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, mildly carbonated, and slightly creamy. The flavour was caramel malt, some other fruit flavours like cherries and plum, and a little hoppish bitterness to round it out. I loved this beer.

Mar 29, 2025
01:04:37 PM
217 Greene King Abbot Ale United Kingdom Extra Special Bitter 3.8

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

May 8, 2008<br> LCBO Outlet #217 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Queen’s Quay)<br> 500ml can<br> 5.00% ABV<br> Canned On: Unknown<br> $2.20<br> The beer poured a translucent rusty brown colour with a thin white head. The aroma was caramel malt, a little hops, and some nuttiness. The mouthfeel is medium bodied, slightly creamy, with little carbonation. The flavour is nutty, malty, with some hoppy bitterness.

Mar 29, 2025
01:00:05 PM
218 Saku Originaal Estonia Pale Lager 2.1

Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 4

May 8, 2008<br> LCBO Outlet #217 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Queen’s Quay)<br> 500ml bottle<be> 4.60% ABV <br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $2.20<br> The beer poured a very pale golden yellow with a bubbly white head that quickly disappeared. The aroma was very sick grainy malt with a slight hoppy hint. The mouthfeel was medium bodied. The flavour was very grassy.

Mar 29, 2025
12:52:29 PM
219 Black Oak Nut Brown Canada Brown Ale 3.9

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

May 6, 2008<br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 341ml bottle<br> 5.00% ABV<br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $5.55<br> The beer was mahogany brown with a tan coloured head. The aroma was roasted malt, coffee, and some slight hoppy tinges. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was roasted malt, some coffee hints, and some hoppy bitterness.

Mar 29, 2025
12:46:02 PM
220 Stiegl Pils Austria Bohemian / Czech Pilsener 3.5

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

May 6, 2008<br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 500ml can<br> 4.90% ABV<br> Canned On: Unknown<br> $7.75<br> The beer pours a translucent golden colour into the glass with a thin, creamy white head. There is a great deal of effervescence. The aroma is grainy malt with hints of apple. The mouthfeel is medium bodied, and highly carbonated. The flavour is primarily grainy malt with a little hoppy bitterness.

Mar 29, 2025
12:43:00 PM
221 Southern Tier IPA United States IPA 3.4

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

May 6, 2008<br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 355ml bottle<br> 6.00% ABV<br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $7.95<br> The beer poured an orangy-brown with a thin white head. The aroma was sweet with malt, and heavily hopped. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour had some sweet malt hints, some hoppy bitterness with a grapefruit flavour leading to a dry finish.

Mar 29, 2025
12:34:06 PM
222 Walkerville Classic Amber Canada Vienna / Amber Lager 3.3

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

May 2, 2008<br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte)<br> 341ml bottle<br> 5.00% ABV<br> Bottle On: Unknown<br> $1.50<br> Part of the 2008 Ontario Craft Beer Discovery Pack. The beer poured a translucent red-tinged golden colour with a generous white head that quickly dissipated. The aroma was slightly malty, a little tinge of hops, and a lot of mustiness as stated previously. The beer is thin to medium bodied with ample carbonation. The flavour has a slight sweetness to it, a little bit of caramel malt, and a little hoppish character in the end.

Mar 29, 2025
12:32:34 PM
223 J.R. Brickman Pilsner Canada Bohemian / Czech Pilsener 3.4

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

Canada: Ontario<br> April 30, 2008<br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte)<br> 341ml bottle<br> 5.00% ABV<br> Bottle On: Unknown<br> $1.50<br> The beer poured a translucent orange-gold with a thin white rocky head that lasted. The aroma was typically Brick with some malty tones, some yeasty tones, and a little bit of hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, with some mild carbonation. The flavour was a nice balance of malts and hops, and was very good for a bottom-fermented beer.

Mar 29, 2025
12:29:45 PM
224 Muskoka Cream Ale Canada Cream Ale 3.9

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

April 30, 2008<br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte)<br> 341ml bottle<br> 5.00% ABV<br> Bottle On: Unknown<br> $2.60<br> The beer poured out a beautiful translucent rusty red colour with a generous off-white rocky head. The aroma is heavily grainy malt with some hoppy tones. The mouthfeel is medium-bodied, slightly creamy, with a sour feel on the sides of the tongue. The flavour is roasted malt, some grassy malt, and little hoppy bitterness

Mar 29, 2025
12:27:54 PM
225 Wellington S.P.A. (Special Pale Ale) Canada English Pale Ale 3.6

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

April 30, 2008<br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte)<br> 341ml bottle<br> 4.50% ABV <br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $1.50<br> The poured a beautiful translucent rusty red colour with a thin white rocky head. The aroma is some roasted malt, with a hoppy background. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, with ample carbonation. The flavour is malty with just a little hops. I was expecting a more hoppish flavour profile.

Mar 29, 2025
12:23:11 PM