Beer Reviews by CYRENAICA
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1076 | Beau's All Natural Wild Oats Series No. 35: Mission Accomplished | Canada | IPA | 3.7
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 600ml bottle <br> 6.7% ABV <br> Main/Bronte LCBO Outlet (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> January 1, 2015 <br> $6.00<br> The beer pours a slightly hazy golden colour with a generous fluffy head.that dissipates quickly. There is plenty of floaties as well. The aroma is biscuity malt, tropical fruits, and light yeast. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is pine, tropical citrus, and caramel. Pretty good. |
Jan 1, 2015 12:00:00 PM |
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1077 | Beau's All Natural Pro-Am Series No. 9: The Bottle Imp | Canada | Imperial Stout | 4.1
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 8 600ml bottle <br> 9.0% ABV <br> Main/Bronte LCBO Outlet (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> December 26, 2014 <br> $7.85<br> The beer pours a solid black colour with a generous bubbly brown head which takes a while to dissipate. The aroma is roasted malt, coffee, dark chocolate, and plums. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is strong coffee, some dark chocolate.rounded out with some caramel sweetness. |
Dec 27, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1078 | Rogue Voodoo Doughnut Pretzel, Raspberry, and Chocolate Ale | United States | Fruit Beer | 2.8
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5 750ml bottle <br> 5.4% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> December 26, 2014 <br> The beer pours a solid dark brown with a long lasting dark tan coloured head. The aroma is mjolasses, roasted malt, The mouthfeel is thin to medium bodied with a below average carbonation. The flavour is roasted malt, raspberry (turkish delight), and weak pretzel notes. Far weaker that the Maple Doughnut beer of 2012. |
Dec 27, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1079 | Hornbeer The Fundamental Blackhorn | Denmark | Imperial Stout | 4.4
Aroma: 10 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9 500ml bottle <br> 10.0% ABV (as written on the bottle) <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> December 25, 2014 <br> The beer poured a solid black colour with a half inch creamy light brown head. The aroma is roasted malt, black licorice, molasses and coffee. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is roasted malt, dark chocolate, and licorice. |
Dec 26, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1080 | Beau's All Natural Wild Oats Series No. 33: St. Luke's Verse | Canada | Ale | 3.7
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 600ml bottle <br> 5.7% ABV <br> Main/Bronte LCBO Outlet (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> December 25, 2014 <br> $6.00<br> The beer pours a translucent dark gold with a thin white film for a head. The aroma tends toiward the lavender and rosemary notes up front, with cereal malt and yeast in behind. The mouthfeel is medium bodiued with average carbonation. The flavour starts out with strong notes of rosemary and thyme, with sweet malt and yeast notes in the finish. An interesting beer that's good, but not something you would drink a lot of. |
Dec 25, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1081 | Fuller's Vintage Ale 2014 | United Kingdom | English Strong Ale | 3.9
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 500ml bottle <br> 8.5% ABV <br> Royal Bank Plaza LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> December 21, 2014 <br> The beer pours a translucent copper colour with a light tan coloured bubbly head, and plenty of effervescence. The aroma was caramel, citrus, and biscuit. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is smoked wood, caramel sweetness, and bitter hops. Another stellar vintage effort from the Fuller's people. |
Dec 21, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1082 | Old Tomorrow Canadian Pale Ale | Canada | American Pale Ale | 3.3
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 473ml can <br> 4.9% ABV <br> Royal Bank Plaza LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> December 21, 2014 <br> The beer pours a translucent orange-copper colour with plenty of effervescence and a frothy light tan coloured head. The aroma is caramel, cereal malt, and light fruity citrus notes. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is light grapefruit, weak caramel, and biscuity malts. |
Dec 21, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1083 | Midtfyns Chili Tripel | Denmark | Abbey Tripel | 3.7
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 500ml bottle <br> 9.2% ABV (as written on bottle) <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> December 13, 2014 <br> The beer pours a hazed pinkish gold colour with a thin light tan coloured head and plenty of effervescence. The aroma is grains, citrus, yeast, and peppers. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is sweet honey, citrus, peppers, and finishes with an alcohol bite. |
Dec 14, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1084 | Fuller's Reserve Series: Imperial Stout (2014) | United Kingdom | Imperial Stout | 4.4
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9 500ml bottle <br> 10.7% ABV <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> December 13, 2014 <br> The beer pours a solid dark brown with black edges and a huge fluffy light tan coloured head. The aroma is coffee, roasted malt, chocolate, and dark fruit. The mouthfeel is full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is dark roasted malt, dark chocolate, coffee, and chicoree. A well balanced, but still complex beer. |
Dec 14, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1085 | New Holland Dragon's Milk | United States | Imperial Stout | 3.6
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 7 650ml bottle <br> 11.0% ABV <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> December 12, 2014 <br> 2014 Vintage <br> The beer pours a solid black colour with a half inch creamy brown cap. The aroma is roasted malt, vanilla, dark chocolate, and weak alcohol notes. The flavour is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is roasted malt, vanilla, and oak. Not my thing flavour wise. |
Dec 13, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1086 | Ilkley The Mayan | United Kingdom | Chocolate Stout | 4.4
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9 500ml bottle <br> 6.5% ABV <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> December 12, 2014 <br> The beer pours a dark coca-cola colour with a creamy brown head. The aroma is peppers, roasted malt, and milk chocolate. The mpouthfeel is full bodied,m creamy, with full carbonation. The flavour is slightly sweet milk chcolate, roasted malt, and a spicy peppery aftertaste. |
Dec 13, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1087 | Lake Of Bays NHL Alumni Signature Series: Darcy Tucker Crazy Eyes Winter Bock Lager | Canada | Doppelbock | 3.3
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 750ml bottle <br> 8.0% ABV <br> Royal Bank Plaza LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> December 10, 2014 <br> The beer pours a dark chestnut brown, with a thin tan ring for a head., The aroma is roasted malt, chocolate, caramel and smoked wood. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is slightly sour, roasted malt, and some burnt wood. Not a lot of complexity. |
Dec 10, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1088 | Side Launch Pale Ale | Canada | American Pale Ale | 2.9
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 6 473ml can <br> 5.3% ABV <br> Royal Bank Plaza LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> November 5, 2014 <br> The beer pours a translucent golden orange with a generous bubbly off-white head. The aroma is weak citrus, grass, and light caramel notes. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is light grass, light citrus, and a strong burnt caramel. Not a fan. |
Dec 7, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1089 | Bellwoods Grizzly Beer | Canada | Brown Ale | 4.1
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 500ml bottle <br> 6.2% ABV (as written on bottle) <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> December 5, 2014 <br> $10.40<br> The beer poured a coca-cola brown with a thin tan ring that lasted a while and laced very well. The aroma was roasted malt, pine, and citrus. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is roasted malt, coffee, chicoree, grapefruit, and hints of chocolate. Quite enjoyable, The bartender described it as a Black IPA, and it could very well fit that category. |
Dec 5, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1090 | Bellwoods Roman Candle | Canada | IPA | 3.7
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 500ml bottle <br> 6.8% ABV <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> December 5, 2014 <br> $10.40<br> The beer poured a golden orange colour, hazy, with a half inch tan cap. The aroma was cereal malts, citrus, and notes of caramel. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was grapefruit, tropical fruit, yeast, and grass. Quite enjoyable. |
Dec 5, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1091 | Double Trouble French Press Vanilla Stout | Canada | Milk Stout | 3.6
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 473ml can <br> 4.8% ABV <br> Royal Bank Plaza LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> December 4, 2014 <br> The beer pours a dark black with a half inch brown cap. The aroma is roasted malt, vanilla, and coffee. The mouthfeel is thin to medium bodied with below average carbonation. The flavour is sweet chocolate with hints of vanilla and coffee. Tastes great, but way too thin. |
Dec 5, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1092 | Anderson Valley Barney Flats Oatmeal Stout | United States | Oatmeal Stout | 3.7
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 December 1, 2014 <br> Queen’s Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> 650ml bottle <br> 5.80% ABV (as listed on the bottle) <br> $7.95 <br> The beer pours a dark coca-cola brown with a thin creamy cap. Aroma is roasted malt, molasses, coffee, and chocolate. The mouthfeel is full bodied, creamy, with average carbonation. Flavour is slightly sweet, roasty, with hints of vanilla, coffee, and milk chocolate. |
Apr 9, 2022 03:50:54 PM |
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1093 | Unibroue La Résolution | Canada | Spiced Beer | 4.3
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 10 | Overall: 8 November 29, 2014 <br> LCBO Outlet #217 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Queen’s Quay) 750ml bottle <br> 10% ABV <br> $8.95<br> The beer pours a slightly hazed brownish-red with a thick creamy tan coloured cap. The aroma is dark malt, plums, molasses, brown sugar, and yeast. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with above average carbonation. The flavour is nutmeg/cinnamon, roasted malt, plums, yeast, and caramel. Love the flavour! |
Apr 16, 2022 02:48:52 PM |
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1094 | Brooklyn Sorachi Ace | United States | Saison | 3.6
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 750ml bottle <br> 7.6% ABV <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> November 30, 2014 <br> The beer pours a hazed light golden yellow with a generous bubbly off-white head. The aroma is light fruit, yeast, citrus, and spices. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. There is a hint of creaminess. The flavour is honey, hops, yeast and some light fruits and spices in the background. Very drinkable. |
Nov 30, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1095 | Ommegang Game of Thrones 004: Valar Morghulis | United States | Abbey Dubbel | 4.3
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9 750ml bottle <br> 8.0% ABV <br> Royal Bank Plaza LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> November 28, 2014 <br> The beer pours a deep mahogany colour with a rocky tan coloured cap. The aroma is yeast, plums, brown sugar, and alcohol. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is plums, molasses, caramel, yeast and dark malt. Quite enjoyable. |
Nov 29, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1096 | Shipyard Monkey Fist | United States | IPA | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 473ml can <br> 6.9% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #2 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> November 27, 2014 <br> The beer pours a translucent burnt orange with a light tan coloured head. The aroma is grapefruit, pine, and caramel. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average mouthfeel. The flavour is caramel, grapefruit, and pine |
Nov 28, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1097 | Mikkeller Green Gold | Denmark | IPA | 3.5
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 330ml bottle <br> 7.0% ABV <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> November 27, 2014 <br> Part of the 2014 Mikkeller feature at the LCBO. The beer pours a hazed golden copper colour with a generous rocky tan coloured head. The aroma is pine, citrus, and caramel. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is pine and light grapefruit with caramel and spices. Decent, but not earth shattering. |
Nov 28, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1098 | New Holland The Poet | United States | Oatmeal Stout | 3.9
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 355ml bottle <br> 6.5% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> November 27, 2014 <br> The beer pours a solid coca-cola black with a brown creamy head. Aroma was nutty malt, chocolate, and coffee. The mouthfeel was medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was bitter coffee, sweet chocolate, and a hint of molasses. |
Nov 27, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1099 | Arcadia London Porter | United States | Smoked Ale | 4.1
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 12oz bottle <br> 7.0% ABV (as marked on bottle)<br> Main/Bronte LCBO Outlet (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> November 25, 2014 <br> $2.96 <br> The beer pours a dark coca-cola colour with a thin brown head. Aroma is roasted malt, dark chocolate. and molasses. No smokiness that I can discern. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is roasted malt, burnt wood, dark chocolate, and licorice. Quite good. |
Nov 26, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1100 | Smuttynose Robust Porter | United States | Porter | 3.3
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 6 341ml bottle <br> 6.6% ABV (as marked on bottle) <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada)<br> November 25, 2014 <br> The beer pours a translucent dark brown (when held to bright light) with a creamy tan coloured cap. The aroma is roasted malt, chocolate, coffee, and vanilla. The aroma is medium bodied with above average carbonation. The flavour is dark malt, coffee, and weak chocolate. |
Nov 26, 2014 12:00:00 PM |