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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
101 Big Rig Busted Sled Gingerbread Stout Canada Spiced Beer 3.9

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

March 16, 2023<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 5.60% ABV <br> Canned On: December 14, 2022<br> $3.35<br> The beer pours a coca-cola colour with a creamy brown head. The aroma is roasted malt, coffee, ginger, and a hint of soy sauce. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is dominated by the dark chocolate and ginger flavours with the finish being mildly bitter. A very good beer!

May 21, 2023
08:48:37 PM
102 Sawdust City Ah Stout: Chocolate Caramel Cupcake Stout Canada Chocolate Stout 3.7

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

March 16, 2023<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 5.5% ABV <br> Canned On: December 7, 2022<br> $4.50<br> The beer pours a dark brown colour with a bubbly brown head. There is no lacing. The aroma is roasted malt, and dark chocolate. The mouthfeel is full-bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is roasted malt, coffee, and dark chocolate with a bitter finish. There is no trace of caramel in either the aroma or flavour.

May 21, 2023
08:46:12 PM
103 Omnipollo Bianca (Blueberry Pineapple Marshmallow Lassi Gose) Sweden Gose 4.0

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

March 15, 2023<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 6.0% ABV <br> Canned On: December 3, 2022<br> $5.95<br> The beer pours a semi-translucent red colour with a long lasting pink bubbly head. Lacing is good. The aroma is grains, marshmallow, berries, light funk, and yeast. No pineapple to be sniffed whatsoever. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is pineapple and berry heavy with hints of grainy malt. The finish has some light bitterness in it.

May 21, 2023
08:44:20 PM
104 Kensington Spruced Up Canada Spiced Beer 3.7

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

March 14, 2023<br> LCBO Outlet #754 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – King / Yonge)<br> 473ml can <br> 7.0% ABV <br> Canned On: December 2, 2022<br> $3.75<br> The beer pours a hazy copper colour with a 1” tan coloured bubbly head which leaves a lot of lacing. The aroma is grassy malt, caramel, melon, and grapefruit. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The spruce comes through in the flavour, but the flavour is still dominated by the caramel and grains.

May 21, 2023
08:38:27 PM
105 Bellwoods Jelly King (Tangerine) Canada Wild Ale 3.8

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

March 13, 2023<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 500ml bottle <br> 5.6% ABV <br> Bottled On: November 28, 2022<br> $7.50<br> The beer pours a beautiful semi-translucent orange with absolutely no head. The aroma is sweet tangerine, yeast, funk, and vinegary notes. The mouthfeel is light bodied with above average carbonation. The flavour is funky yeast, tart tangerines, and finishes with a salty vinegary note.

May 21, 2023
12:33:39 PM
106 Bellwoods A Stout With Coffee Canada Coffee Stout 3.7

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

March 12, 2023<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Canned On: November 23, 2022<br> $5.00<br> The beer pours a brownish-black colour with a creamy short-lived tan coloured head that leaves minimal lacing. The aroma is roasted malt, coffee, and soy sauce. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is roasted malt, coffee, and dark chocolate with a mildly bitter finish.

May 21, 2023
12:29:46 PM
107 Collingwood Brewery Happy Tails Canada American Pale Ale 3.1

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

March 9, 2023<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 4.5% ABV <br> Canned On: November 11, 2022<br> $3.65<br> The beer pours a slightly hazed gold colour with a frothy white head which doesn’t last long but leaves nice lacing. The aroma is grass, grapefriot, orange, and light yeast. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grassy malt, light caramel, and citrus with a light bitter finish,

May 21, 2023
12:26:28 PM
108 Bellwoods Monogamy (Mosaic) Canada American Pale Ale 3.5

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

March 6, 2023<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 6.4% ABV <br> Canned On: November 11, 2022<br> $5.00<br> The beer pours an opaque pale gold colour with a thin white bubbly head that lasts. The aroma is grainy malt, yeast, and sweet fuit notes (grapes and citrus). The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is citrus and grains with a light bitter finish.

May 7, 2023
02:31:51 PM
109 Whitewater Brewing Hazel Amour Chocolate Hazelnut Stout Canada Chocolate Stout 3.4

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

March 5, 2023<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 4.6% ABV <br> Canned On: November 2, 2022<br> $4.85<br> The beer pours an opaque black with a creamy tan head that lasts but leaves little lacing. The aroma is hazel nuts, roasted malt, and weak coffee hints. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is heavy on the roasted malt and hazelnut flavours, with little else.

May 7, 2023
02:29:27 PM
110 Collective Arts Mosaic Four Ways Canada IPA 3.5

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

March 3, 2023<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 6.4% ABV <br> Canned On: November 2, 2022<br> $4.85<br> The beer pours a hazed golden yello colour with a short-lived white head which leaves no lacing. The aroma is grassy malt, tropical fruit notes, and citrus. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grass, sweet malt notes, citrus, and finishes with a slight tang.

May 7, 2023
02:27:51 PM
111 Chronicle Brewing Chimera Canada IPA 3.1

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

March 2, 2023<br> LCBO Outlet #754 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – King / Yonge)<br> 473ml can <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Canned On: September 8, 2022<br> $3.95<br> The beer pours a hazed yellow gold with a generous off-white head which lasts a while and leaves some lacing. The aroma is grassy malt, tropical fruits, and yeast. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grainy malt and lemony citrus with light bitter finish.

May 7, 2023
01:31:18 PM
112 High Park Across The Pond Canada Extra Special Bitter 3.8

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

February 22, 2023<br> LCBO Outlet #754 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – King / Yonge)<br> 473ml can <br> 5.5% ABV <br> Canned On: August 29, 2022<br> $3.05<br> The beer pours a translucent dark amber colour with a creamy tan coloured head which leaves a lot of lacing. The aroma is bread, molasses, yeast, and light floral hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grainy malt and caramel with a bitter finish. An English style done well by an Ontario brewery.

May 7, 2023
01:24:15 PM
113 De Koninck Bolleke Belgium Belgian Ale 3.8

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

February 14, 2023<br> Beerbistro, The (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 18 King Street East) 275ml draught<br> 5.2% ABV <br> Kegged On: Unknown <br> $8.50<br> The beer pours a translucent copper colour with a huge frothy tan coloured head that lasts and laces well. The aroma is grainy malt, light caramel, and herbal hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is sweet caramel, grainy malt, some sweet fruit notes, and a bitter finish.

May 7, 2023
01:06:26 PM
114 Indie Ale House Ad Astra Canada Imperial IPA 3.6

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

February 14, 2023<br> Beerbistro, The (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 18 King Street East)<br> 400ml draught <br> 7.6% ABV <br> Kegged On: Unknown<br> $9.95<br> The beer pours a hazed gold with a creamy white head which lasts a while and leaves good lacing. The aroma is grassy malts, tropical fruit, and musty hops. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is dominated by the sweet tropical fruit notes with some grainy malt and citrus in back.

May 7, 2023
01:04:46 PM
115 Westmalle Extra Belgium Belgian Ale 3.8

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

February 14, 2023<br> Beerbistro, The (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 18 King Street East) 330ml bottle <br> 5.4% ABV <br> Bottled On: June 7, 2021<br> Best Before: June 7, 2023<br> $14.50<br> The beer pours a lightly hazed gold colour with a geberous frothy white head which lasts about 20 minutes and leaves great lacing. The aroma is grainy malt, Trappist yeast, citrus, and candy sugar. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is light grains, light wheat, sweet malt, and finishes dry.

May 7, 2023
12:59:16 PM
116 Henderson Brewing Ides Series 0056: Ides of December 2020 Laura Secord’s Long Trek Canada Imperial Stout 3.7

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

February 10, 2023<br> LCBO Outlet #177 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Yonge / Sheppard)<br> 473ml can <br> 10.5% ABV <br> Canned On: October 22, 2022<br> $5.95<br> The beer pours an opaque colour with a thing brown head. The aroma is roasted malt, dark chocolate, and peat. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is roasted malt, ashes, and coffee.

May 7, 2023
12:54:51 PM
117 Flying Monkeys Fluffity Fluff Fluff! #D!P@!! Canada Imperial IPA 3.1

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

February 9, 2023<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 8.1% ABV <br> Canned On: October 13, 2022<br> $4.25<br> The beer pours a hazed red-tinged gold colour with a creamy light tan head, The aroma is grainy malt with sugar notes. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is nicely balanced between the sweet graininess and bitter hoppiness, with some alcohol present.

May 7, 2023
12:51:39 PM
118 Collective Arts Blueberry Crumble Pastry Sour Canada Wild Ale 3.2

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

February 6, 2023<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 6.5% ABV <br> Canned On: October 13, 2022 <br> $4.85<br> The beer pours an opaque dark pink colour with a cream coloured creamy head which lasts a few minutes and leaves decent lacing. The aroma is fruit forward with notes of grain, oat crumble, and tart tones. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grains, tart fruit, crumble pie notes, and finishes with tangy note.

May 7, 2023
12:46:10 PM
119 Spearhead Brewing Company / Society of Beer Drinking Ladies Ginger Snap Cookie Golden Ale Canada Spiced Beer 3.1

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

February 6, 2023<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 4.70% ABV <br> Canned On: October 4, 2022<br> $3.65<br> The beer pours a light copper colour with a weak bubbly head. The aroma is gingerbread, cinnamon, grains, and yeast. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grains, light ginger, light yeast, and a tangy finish.

May 6, 2023
11:36:43 PM
120 Velkopopovický Kozel Černý / Kozel Dark Czech Republic Dunkel / Dark Lager 3.5

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

February 6, 2023<br> Beer Store #2009 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Millside Drive)<br> 500ml can<br> 3.8% ABV <br> Canned On: September 30, 2022<br> Best Before: July 30, 2023<br> $2.85<br> The beer pours a coca-cola colour with a creamy brown head which lasts a few minutes. The aroma is roasted malt, nuts, and coffee. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is light roasted malt, dark chocolate, and has a light bitter finish.

May 6, 2023
11:29:10 PM
121 Thornbury Blue Mountain Lager Canada Pale Lager 2.9

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

February 3, 2023<br> Beer Store #2009 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Millside Drive)<br> 473ml can<br> 4.0% ABV <br> Canned On: May 5, 2022<br> $3.45<br> The beer pours a translucent gold colour with a short-lived white head. Effervescence is high. The aroma is bready malt, noble hops, light citrus, and yeast. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is light bready malt, light fruity notes, and finishes mildly bitter.

May 6, 2023
11:24:22 PM
122 Calabogie Brewing Brown Cow Milk Stout (Nitro) Canada Milk Stout 3.6

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

January 20, 2023<br> LCBO Outlet #754 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – King / Yonge)<br> 473ml can <br> 5.5% ABV <br> Canned On: Unknown<br> $3.40<br> The beer pours a brownish-black with a creamy brown coloured head which leaves a lot of lacing. The aroma is roasted malt, chocolate milk, and nuts. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is sweet malt, chocolate, coffee, and bitter roasted malt.

May 6, 2023
10:56:18 PM
123 Bobcaygeon Stargazer Black Rye IPA Canada Rye Beer 3.6

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

January 20, 2023<br> LCBO Outlet #754 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – King / Yonge)<br> 473ml can <br> 7.1% ABV <br> Canned On: Unknown<br> $4.25<br> The beer pours a coca-cola colour with a generous brown bubbly headwith lasts a few minutes and leaves good lacing. The aroma is roasted malt, rye, citrus, and nutty malt. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour dominated by roasted malt and grapefruit with a hint of rye spiciness in the finish.

May 6, 2023
10:50:10 PM
124 Junction Craft Pilsner Canada Bohemian / Czech Pilsener 3.1

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

January 18, 2023<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 4.5% ABV <br> Canned On: Unknown<br> $3.25<br> The beer pours a slightly hazed metallic gold with a short-lived weak, white bubbly head. The aroma is grainy malt, noblish hops, and a light yeast note. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grainy malt, light caramel, and finishes mildly bitter.

May 6, 2023
10:47:36 PM
125 Omnipollo Fantom Sweden IPA 3.6

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

January 18, 2023<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 6.1% ABV <br> Canned On: October 12, 2022<br> $5.25<br> The beer pours a hazed gold colour with a weak bubbly white head which doesn’t last. The aroma is grassy malt, light pineapple, light tropical notes, and yeast. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The dominant flavours are tropical fruit and citrus zest followed by light grains. The finish is more tangy than bitter.

May 6, 2023
10:44:16 PM