Beer Reviews by CYRENAICA
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2226 | Labatt 50 | Canada | Blonde Ale | 3.2
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 6 341ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Hoops Bar and Grill (Bremner Location - Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> May 22, 2009 <br> The beer poured a translucent gold colour with a minimal white head, and a high amount of effervescence. The aroma was grainy malt and a surprising amount of hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was similar to the aroma with grainy malt and a surprising hoppish flavour. Definitely better than I expected for something that probably can be classed as 'swill' |
May 22, 2009 01:12:22 PM |
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2227 | Wittekerke | Belgium | Witbier | 3.1
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 250ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on May 21, 2009 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a hazy yellow gold with a thin white head. The aroma was a conconction of wheat malt, some banana, and some peppery spices. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation, and the flavour was grainy, wheat, and some spicy bitterness to finish off. |
May 21, 2009 08:55:21 PM |
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2228 | Bruegel | Belgium | Belgian Ale | 3.2
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 330ml bottle <br> 5.2% ABV <br> I tried this beer on May 21, 2009 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a translucent light red colour with a ton of effervescence and a thin tan coloured head. The aroma was sweet malt, grain, and hops. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied, and highly carbonated. The flavour was sweet malt with a bit of sourness and a bitter finish. |
May 21, 2009 08:50:21 PM |
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2229 | Lvivska Premium Lager / Lvivske Premium Lager | Ukraine | Pale Lager | 2.2
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 3 500ml bottle <br> 5.1% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> May 20, 2009 <br> The beer poured a clear gold colour with a thin white head. The aroma was grainy malt with a hint of hops. The mouthfeel was quite weak, almost watery with mild carbonation. The flavour was grainy malt with tons of metal. |
May 20, 2009 01:41:20 PM |
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2230 | Fuller's ESB | United Kingdom | Extra Special Bitter | 4.2
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 8 500ml can <br> 5.9% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> May 20, 2009 <br> It poured a translucent red with orange hues and a huge white head that quickly collapsed. The aroma was sweet malt, some nuttiness and a little hoppy floralness. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was more towards the grainy malt side with some grapefruity hoppish tones thrown in the mix. |
May 20, 2009 01:08:20 PM |
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2231 | Boddingtons Pub Ale | United Kingdom | Bitter | 3.3
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 500ml can <br> 4.7% ABV <br> Smokeless Joe (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> May 14, 2009 <br> $8.95<br> The beer poured a translucent golden-brown with a thick foamy long-lasting white head out of a can with a widget. The aroma was grainy malt, some hops, and citrusy notes. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was grainy malt, and some hops. Refreshingly good, but not outstanding. |
May 15, 2009 08:32:15 AM |
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2232 | Mill Street Belgian Frambozen | Canada | Fruit Beer | 2.3
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 4 16oz draught <br> 5.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on on tap on May 14, 2009 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a slightly translucent solid red with a short lived tan head that laced. The aroma was grainy malt, raspberries, and sweaty socks. The mouthfeel was weak bodied (almost watery) with medium-high carbonation. The flavour was tart raspberries, green apples, metallic steel and some malt. Not a beer I will try again. |
May 15, 2009 08:30:15 AM |
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2233 | Innis & Gunn Blonde Lightly Oaked Beer | United Kingdom | English Strong Ale | 3.6
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 330ml <br> 6.0% <br> I tried this beer on May 14, 2009 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a nice translucent reddish-gold with a thin white head. The aroma was grainy malt, wood, and a hint of sourness. The mouthful was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was oak-tinged, grassy with a bitter finish. A good beer. |
May 15, 2009 08:28:15 AM |
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2234 | Rochefort Trappistes 6 | Belgium | Abbey Dubbel | 4.6
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 10 | Overall: 9 330ml <br> 7.5% ABV <br> I tried this beer on May 14, 2009 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a nice reddish-brown with a thin white head that lingered. The aroma was sweet roasted malt, yeast, caramel and brown sugar. The mouthful was medium to full bodied with medium high carbonation. The flavour was slightly sweet, yeasty, malty, toffee with plums and spice. A very good beer. |
May 15, 2009 08:14:15 AM |
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2235 | Urthel Hop-It | Belgium | Belgian Strong Ale | 4.0
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 375ml draught <br> 9.5% ABV <br> I tried this beer on tap on May 7, 2009 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer was poured a beautiful translucent gold with a frothy white head about 1" thick. The aroma was sweet malt, hops, and some citrus. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was sweet malt, grapefruity hops, and a spicy bitterness. A very good beer. |
May 7, 2009 11:28:07 PM |
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2236 | Bornem Tripel | Belgium | Abbey Tripel | 3.6
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 330ml bottle <br> 9.0% ABV <br> Smokeless Joe (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> May 7, 2009 <br> $9.95<br> The beer poured a hazy golden colour with a 1/2" thick white head that lasted. The aroma was grainy malt, peppery spice, and citrusy notes. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied with medium-high carbonation. The flavour was grassy malt, some bitter spicy tones and pepper. |
May 7, 2009 11:25:07 PM |
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2237 | Bavik Ezel Wit (White Donkey) | Belgium | Witbier | 3.3
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 7 250ml bottle <br> 5.8% ABV <br> Smokeless Joe (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> May 7, 2009<br> $8.25 <br> The beer poured a cloudy golden-orange with a thin white head. The aroma was slightly sweet, wheat malt, and citrus. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied, and medium carbonation. The flavour was slightly sour wheat, with some citrus and spice hints |
May 7, 2009 11:20:07 PM |
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2238 | Bavik Ezel Bruin | Belgium | Belgian Ale | 3.0
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 250ml bottle <br> 6.5% ABV <br> Smokeless Joe (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> April 30, 2009<br> $8.25 <br> The beer poured a translucent golden-brown with a thin white head. The aroma was sweet malt, some grain, and some citrusy notes. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was grainy malt, some sweet sugary hints, and a nice bitter finish. |
Apr 30, 2009 09:36:30 PM |
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2239 | Christoffel Dry Hopped Nobel | Netherlands | Imperial Pilsener | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 330ml flip top bottle <br> 8.7% ABV <br> I tried this beer on April 30, 2009 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a hazy golden orange, with a thick fluffy white head. The aroma was grainy malt, and a piney hoppish note. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was grainy malt, some citrusy lemon notes, and a hoppy bitter finish |
Apr 30, 2009 09:34:30 PM |
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2240 | Bush Ambrée (Scaldis) | Belgium | Belgian Strong Ale | 3.4
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 7 250ml bottle <br> 12.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on April 30, 2009 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a murky orange-brown, with a thin light tan coloured head. The aroma was sweet malt, some plums, and chocolate tones. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied, slightly creamy, and mildly carbonated. The flavour was sweet malt, slightly syrupy, and sugary. |
Apr 30, 2009 09:04:30 PM |
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2241 | Fuller's Chiswick Bitter | United Kingdom | Bitter | 3.7
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 8 16oz draught <br> 3.5% ABV <br> I tried this beer on draught on April 30, 2009 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer was translucent light red with a loose white head. The aroma was grainy malt, with some hops in the mix. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied with medium-high carbonation. The taste was more grainy malt, and a nice hoppy finish. The beer was very refreshing, and definitely worth another try. |
Apr 30, 2009 08:54:30 PM |
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2242 | Faxe 10% | Denmark | Strong Lager | 1.2
Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 2 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 2 | Overall: 2 500ml can <br> 10.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> April 29, 2009 <br> The beer poured a translucent medium gold with a frothy white head. The aroma is sour grassy malt, and alcohol. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied and mildy carbonated. The taste was heavy on the alcohol, and light on any real malt or hop flavours. |
Apr 29, 2009 12:12:29 PM |
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2243 | Sierra Nevada Pale Ale | United States | American Pale Ale | 3.7
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 354ml bottle <br> 5.6% ABV <br> The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> April 27, 2009 <br> Not sure why they list the volume at 354ml instead of 355ml. The beer pours a translucent golden orange colour with a thin white head. The aroma is grainy malt, some pine, and citrusy hops. The mouthfeel is very light and thin with medium high carbonation. The flavour is slightly sweet with ample grapefruity hoppy bitterness. |
Apr 27, 2009 08:56:27 PM |
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2244 | Kulmbacher Eisbock | Germany | Eisbock | 3.9
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 330ml bottle <br> 9.2% ABV <br> The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> April 27, 2009 <br> The beer poured a semi-translucent reddish brown with a thin tan head. The aroma was sweet malt, some yeast, and plums. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was sweet malt, molasses, and some plums. |
Apr 27, 2009 08:41:27 PM |
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2245 | Sleeman Premium Light | Canada | Light / Lite Lager | 2.1
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 3 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 3 473ml <br> 4.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> April 25, 2009 <br> The beer poured a beautiful translucent gold colour with a thin white head that quickly disappeared. The aroma was wet steel and some grass. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied, with mild carbonation. The flavour was metallic, grassy, slightly sour, and not at all good. |
Apr 26, 2009 12:15:26 PM |
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2246 | Lech Premium | Poland | Lager | 1.7
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 3 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 2 | Overall: 3 500ml can <br> 5.2% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> April 25, 2009 <br> The beer poured a translucent ligfht gold with a bubbly white head. The aroma was skunky malt and grass. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied and highly carbonated. The flavour was very grassy,m with a little bitterness on the end. |
Apr 26, 2009 01:14:26 AM |
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2247 | Mikkeller Santas Little Helper 2008 | Denmark | Belgian Strong Ale | 4.3
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 9 750ml bottle <br> 11.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on April 23, 2009 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a solid brownish-black with a 1" light brown head. The aroma was roasted malt, coffee, chocolate, yeast, and spices. The mouthfeel was full-bodied, slightly creamy and with medium carbonation. The flavour was roasted malt, chocolatey, with a hint of plums and molasses. A very enjoyable beer. |
Apr 24, 2009 08:14:24 AM |
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2248 | Southern Tier Cherry Saison | United States | Saison | 2.9
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 6 650ml bottle <br> 8.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on April 23, 2009 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a clear golden-red colour with a thin white head, and some sediment floating around. The aroma was earthy, with some malt, and sour cherry to go along as well. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, with medium to high carbonation going on. The taste was earth, mud, some malt, and a little sour cherry. Good, but not great. |
Apr 24, 2009 08:08:24 AM |
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2249 | Mill Street Coffee Porter | Canada | Porter | 3.2
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 330ml bottle <br> 5.5% ABV <br> I tried this beer on April 19, 2009 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a dark brown, almost black with a 1/2" thick tan head. The aroma was roasted malt, coffee, and chocolate. The mouthfeel was l;ight to medium bodied, with medium carbonation. The flavour was sweet with a huge blast of coffee, and some malt, although slightly watery. |
Apr 16, 2009 09:33:16 PM |
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2250 | Fuller's Organic Honey Dew | United Kingdom | English Pale Ale | 3.7
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7 20oz draught <br> 5.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on tap on April 9, 2009 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a hazy yellow-gold colour with a 1" thick white head. The aroma was grainy malt, some honey, and some hops. The mouthfeel was full-bodied, slightly creamy, and medium carbonation. The flavour was slightly hoppy with some grapefruit flavour coming through. A very refreshing beer which went down easy! |
Apr 9, 2009 09:36:09 PM |