Beer Reviews by CYRENAICA
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1 | Henderson Brewing / Rush Xanabrew | Canada | Belgian Strong Ale | 3.8
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 June 12, 2023<br> LCBO Outlet #344 (Cambridge. Ontario, Canada – Hwy 24 / Hwy 401)<br> 500ml bottle <br> 10.50% ABV <br> Bottled On: Unknown <br> $12.95<br> The beer pours a very hazed gold colour with white islands for a head. The aroma is Belgian yeast, grains, light citrus, and burnt sugar. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grains, light citrus, honey, and some tartness in the finish. |
Apr 14, 2024 12:12:18 PM |
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2 | Lost Craft Rocketpop | Canada | Wild Ale | 2.7
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 5 June 11, 2023<br> LCBO Outlet #344 (Cambridge. Ontario, Canada – Hwy 24 / Hwy 401)<br> 473ml can <br> 5.70% ABV <br> Canned On: March 28, 2023 <br> $4.25<br> The beer pours a translucent light copper colour with a short lived white cap. The aroma is cherry syrup, light grains, and sugar. Think cherry cough syrup and you got the idea. The mouthfeel is light bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is tart cherry cough syrup…..not a lot of diversity in the flavour. |
Apr 14, 2024 11:49:24 AM |
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3 | Walkerville Brewery Honest Lager | Canada | Marzen / Oktoberfest | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 June 10, 2023<br> LCBO Outlet #344 (Cambridge. Ontario, Canada – Hwy 24 / Hwy 401)<br> 473ml can <br> 5.30% ABV <br> Canned On: Unknown <br> $3.25<br> The beer pours a copper-hued gold with a very thin white ring for a head. The aroma is grassy malt, light caramel, some weak toast, and yeast. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was nicely balanced between the grains and caramel notes and the finish was lightly bitter. |
Apr 14, 2024 11:27:36 AM |
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4 | Lake Of The Woods Channel Marker Light Lager | Canada | Pale Lager | 2.6
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5 June 5, 2023<br> Beer Store #4362 (Cambridge, Ontario, Canada – Trinity Centre)<br> 473ml can <br> 4.00% ABV <br> Canned On: August 9, 2022<br> $3.56<br> The beer pours a slightly hazed gold colour, topped by a fluffy white head. The aroma is grainy malt, light citrus, herbal hops, and yeast. The mouthfeel is light bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grains and yeast with a light bitter finish. AP – 5, AR – 6, MF – 5, FL – 5, OA – 5 |
Apr 14, 2024 11:05:16 AM |
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5 | Lake Of The Woods Lakeside Kolsch | Canada | Kölsch | 2.9
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 June 5, 2023<br> Beer Store #4362 (Cambridge, Ontario, Canada – Trinity Centre)<br> 473ml can <br> 5.00% ABV <br> Canned On: September 21, 2022<br> $3.56<br> The beer pours a slightly hazed gold colour with a very weak white ring for a head. The aroma is dominated by grains, yeast, and herbal hops. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied, with average carbonation. The flavour is grains, light spice, and a weak bitter finish. |
Apr 14, 2024 11:02:47 AM |
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6 | Lake Of The Woods Nautical Disaster IPA | Canada | IPA | 3.3
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 7 June 4, 2023<br> Beer Store #4362 (Cambridge, Ontario, Canada – Trinity Centre)<br> 473ml can <br> 6.40% ABV <br> Canned On: September 9, 2022<br> $3.56<br> The beer pours a highly effervescent hazed golden colour topped by a fluffy white cap. The aroma is grains, light citrus, weak spices, and yeast. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grains, light fruit, some tangy citrus, and mild bitter finish. |
Apr 14, 2024 10:57:10 AM |
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7 | Mahou Cinco Estrellas | Spain | Pale Lager | 3.0
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 June 4, 2023 <br> Beer Store #4362 (Cambridge, Ontario, Canada – Trinity Centre)<br> 500ml can <br> 5.50% ABV <br> Best Before: April 25, 2024<br> $2.75<br> The beer pours a clear gold with a long lasting white head and high effervescence. The aroma was grassy mnalts, yeast, and light herbal hops. The mouthfeel was light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was grainy malt, a light spiciness, and a weak bitter finish. |
Apr 13, 2024 11:34:02 PM |
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8 | Kaiserdom Pilsener | Germany | Bohemian / Czech Pilsener | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 June 4, 2023<br> Beer Store #4362 (Cambridge, Ontario, Canada – Trinity Centre)<br> 500ml can <br< 4.70% ABV <br> Best Before: December 14, 2023<br> $3.05<br> The beer pours a clear light gold colour with a white bubbly head that lasts a few minutes. The aroma is grains, yeast, and a hint of citrusy hops. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The fl;avour is grainy malts with a noblish hop character. A solid beer. |
Apr 13, 2024 10:00:04 PM |
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9 | McAuslan St. Ambroise India Pale Ale | Canada | IPA | 4.0
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 June 4, 2023<br> Beer Store #4362 (Cambridge, Ontario, Canada – Trinity Centre)<br> 473ml can <br> 6.20% ABV <br> Best Before: September 24, 2023 <br> $3.15<br> The beer pours a translucent amber-hued gold with a creamy tan coloured head. The aroma is grains, yeast, and citrusy hops. Reminds me of a west coast IPA. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is pine, citrus, and caramel. Quite good! |
Apr 13, 2024 09:56:38 PM |
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10 | Vimy Brewing Red Ale | Canada | Amber Ale | 3.8
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 June 4, 2023<br> Beer Store #4362 (Cambridge, Ontario, Canada – Trinity Centre) <br> 473ml can <br> 5.0% ABV<br> Canned On: April 24, 2023<br> $3.25<br> The beer poured a translucent red with a short lived white head which didn’t provide any lacing. The aroma was bready malt, light hints of caramel, and yeast. The mouthfeel was medium bodie3d with average carbonation. The flavour was toasted malt, light caramel, and a light bitter finish. Quite enjoyable. |
Apr 13, 2024 09:45:20 PM |
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11 | Indie Ale House Anniversary Beer (2022): 10-4-22 | Canada | Abbey Quadrupel | 4.3
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9 May 19, 2023<br> Beerbistro, The (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 18 King Street East)<br> 500ml bottle <br> 11.5% ABV <br> Bottled On: April 10, 2022 <br> $10.35<br> The beer pours a mahogany colour with a weak tan coloured head. Vigourous swirlking results in a longer lasting head that laces well. The aroma is string on the alcohol with notes of dark fruit, molasses, and woody notes. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is sweet with notes of raisins, plums, and molasses but the alcohol is noticeable in the finish. Still, an excellent beer. |
May 21, 2023 10:47:12 PM |
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12 | Samuel Adams Wicked Easy | United States | Lager | 3.1
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 May 14, 2023<br> Beer Store #2021 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 4.7% ABV <br> Best Before: January 31, 2024 <br> $3.35<br> The beer pours a hazed gold colour with a wrak white head that reduces qiockly to a ring. The aroma is grassy malts, light citrus, and earthy hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grains, tropical fruit and citrus with a lightly bitter finish. |
May 21, 2023 10:45:06 PM |
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13 | Stockyards Brewing Breaking Waves Japanese Rice Lager | Canada | Lager | 2.7
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 4 May 13, 2023<br> Beer Store #2021 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 4.5% ABV <br> Canned On: April 14, 2022 <br> $3.33<br> The beer pours a slightly hazed metallic gols colour with a thin white head. The aroma is bready malt, grains, earthy hops, and yeast. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grains, blue cheese, and a mild bitter finish. The blue cheese notes may also explain the tanginess in the Stockyard Light! |
May 21, 2023 10:43:45 PM |
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14 | Stockyards Brewing Stockyard Light | Canada | Light / Lite Lager | 2.4
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 4 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 4 May 13, 2023<br> Beer Store #2021 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 4.0% ABV <br> Canned On: April 14, 2022 <br> $3.33<br> The beer pours a translucent straw gold with a short-lived snow white cap. The aroma is grassy malt, light yeast, and earthy hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grains, some light spiciness, and an unexplained tanginess. |
May 21, 2023 10:42:41 PM |
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15 | Stockyards Brewing Helles | Canada | Helles / Dortmunder | 2.6
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5 May 13, 2023<br> Beer Store #2021 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 4.7% ABV <br> Canned On: April 14, 2022 <br> $3.33<br> The beer pours a translucent pale gold with a weak white ring that represents a head. The aroma is grass, yeasty malt, and musty hops. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grainy malt, some light toasty notes, and the finish is lightly bitter. |
May 21, 2023 10:41:40 PM |
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16 | Quinas Original | Portugal | Pale Lager | 2.2
Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 4 May 13, 2023<br> Beer Store #2021 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 500ml can <br> 5.5% ABV <br> Canned On: February 4, 2022 <br> $3.00<br> The beer pours a translucent pale gold colour with a long lasting white bubbly head. The aroma is grains, weak perfumy hops, and weak dishsoap notes. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is one dimensional is that it’s grainy and bitter. |
May 21, 2023 10:40:20 PM |
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17 | Sleeman Pier Point Summer IPA | Canada | IPA | 2.9
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 May 12, 2023<br> Beer Store #2021 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 355ml can <br> 5.5% ABV <br> Canned On: March 8, 2023 <br> $2.54<br> Part of a 12 pack of Sleeman products at the Beer Store. The beer pours a translucent gold colour with a bubbly white head that is short-lived. The aroma is bready malt, citrus, and light yeast. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grainy malt, citrus, and finishes with a resiny earthy finish. |
May 21, 2023 10:37:54 PM |
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18 | Sleeman Century Pale Ale | Canada | American Pale Ale | 2.4
Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 4 May 12, 2023<br> Beer Store #2021 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 355ml can <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Canned On: February 28, 2023 <br> $2.54<br> Part of a 12 pack of Sleeman products at the Beer Store. The beer pours a translucent metallic gold colour with a thin white head that lasts a while. The aroma is grainy malt, some acidic notes, and light yeast. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grainy malt, some soapy flavours, and a weak bitter finish. |
May 21, 2023 10:33:45 PM |
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19 | Stag Lager Beer | Trinidad and Tobago | Lager | 1.7
Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 3 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 3 May 10, 2023<br> Beer Store #2021 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 275ml bottle <br> 5.2% ABV <br> Bottled On: December 31, 2022 <br> $2.16<br> I never heard of this beer until a week or so ago when watching somebody sample it on youtube, and lo and behold, it’s suddenly available in 6 packs at one of my local Beer Stores. The beer pours a translucent very pale gold colour with a short lived white bubbly head and plenty of effervescence. The aroma is grains, musty hops, and light yeast. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grains, some yeast, a weak light fruit note, and a mild bitter finish. It’s not very good at all. |
May 21, 2023 10:32:16 PM |
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20 | Hacker-Pschorr Kellerbier | Germany | Kellerbier | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 May 10, 2023<br> Beer Store #2021 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 500ml can <br> 5.5% ABV <br> Canned On: October 11, 2022 <br> $3.00<br> The beer pours a slightly hazed golden colour with a bubbly white head. The aroma is bready malt, noble hops, and yeast. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grainy malts, light yeast, and a light bitter finish. |
May 21, 2023 10:30:51 PM |
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21 | Bellwoods Acid House Sour IPA (Citra / Mosaic) | Canada | Wild Ale | 3.2
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 May 10, 2023<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 7.0% ABV <br> Canned On: March 15, 2023<br> $5.00<br> The beer pours a solid gold colour with a weak white head that leaves minimal lacing. The aroms is light grass, funk, citrus, and yeast. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is tart fruit notes backed up by some grainy malt. |
May 21, 2023 10:29:34 PM |
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22 | Blood Brothers Autopop (Cherry Coke) | Canada | Wild Ale | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 May 9, 2023<br> LCBO Outlet #754 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – King / Yonge)<br> 473ml can <br> 4.0% ABV<br> Canned On: March 22, 2023<br> $4.95<br> The beer pours an opaque red with a wak short-lived pinkish bubbly head. The aroma is sweet cherry cola, with some grains, and funky yeast. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is a nice balance of sweet and tart cherry notes. |
May 21, 2023 10:27:56 PM |
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23 | Calabogie Brewing Front Porch | Canada | Kölsch | 3.2
Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 May 8, 2023<br> LCBO Outlet #754 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – King / Yonge)<br> 473ml can <br> 4.7% ABV<br> Canned On: October 11, 2022<br> $3.35<br> The beer pours a translucent straw gold with a short-lived bubbly white head. The aroma was simply grains and earthy hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was light grains and light spice with a light bitter finish. Very easy drinking as the masses would say! |
May 21, 2023 10:26:57 PM |
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24 | Napanee Good Damage Cerveza Obscura | Canada | Dunkel / Dark Lager | 3.1
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 6 May 7, 2023<br> LCBO Outlet #754 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – King / Yonge)<br> 473ml can <br> 5.0% ABV<br> Canned On: November 3, 2022<br> $3.60<br> The beer pours a translucent mahogany colour with a thin off-white cap. Lacing and effervescence are both good. The aroma is grainy malt, molasses, candy sugar, and musty hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grainy malt, some light sweetness, and the finish is lightly bitter. An interesting style where the flavour doesn’t measure up to the aroma. |
May 21, 2023 10:25:31 PM |
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25 | Newark Brewing Huhh Yeah! | Canada | Light / Lite Lager | 2.9
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 May 7, 2023<br> LCBO Outlet #754 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – King / Yonge)<br> 473ml can <br> 4.0% ABV<br> Canned On: September 20, 2022<br> $2.85<br> The beer pours a slightly hazed gold colour with a thin white cap for a head, The aroma is grainy malt, earthy hops, and a hint of citrus. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is primarily grainy malt with a touch of fruity sweetness. |
May 21, 2023 10:24:26 PM |