Beer Reviews by CYRENAICA

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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
1151 Spearhead Brewing / Sam Roberts Band Session Ale Canada English Pale Ale 3.8

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

330ml draught <br> 4.4% ABV <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> August 22, 2014 <br> The beer pours a transparent dark copper colour with a thin white head. The aroma is rum, grains, light fruit, and floral hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was sweet and fruity with spices and a grassy finish.

Aug 23, 2014
12:00:00 PM
1152 Innocente Conscience Canada IPA 3.5

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

330ml draught <br> 5.7% ABV <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> August 22, 2014 <br> The beer poured a hazed golden brown with a white head. The aroma was citrus, pine, and light fruit. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was mild grapefruit, grains, and a spicy bitter finish.

Aug 23, 2014
12:00:00 PM
1153 Junction Craft Stationmaster's Stout Canada Dry Stout 3.3

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

330ml draught <br> 4.3% ABV (as marked on the keg) <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> August 22, 2014 <br> The beer pours a solid black colour with a thin brown ring for a head. The aroma was roasted malt, cocoa, and vanilla. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was roasted malt, coffee, and dark chocolate. Nothing spectacular, and thin for a stout.

Aug 22, 2014
12:00:00 PM
1154 Cheshire Valley Ginger Cream Ale Canada Cream Ale 3.1

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

330ml draught <br> 5.0% ABV <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> August 22, 2014 <br> The beer pours a hazed light golden brown with a light tan creamy head. The aroma was ginger, spices, and weak floral hoppiness. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbnonation. The flavour is dominated by grass, ginger, and a weak bitter finish.

Aug 22, 2014
12:00:00 PM
1155 Snowman Brewing Top Hat Ale Canada Amber Ale 3.4

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

330ml draught <br> 4.8% ABV (as marked on menu) <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> August 22, 2014 <br> The beer pours a hazed brown with red edges and a thin bubbly light tan coloured head. The aroma was caramel, plums, grains, and spices. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was light caramel, grains, and some acidic notes. For a gluten free beer, this was quite good.

Aug 22, 2014
12:00:00 PM
1156 Wellington Welly One Off: Chocolate Milk Stout Canada Imperial Stout 3.8

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

August 9, 2014<br> LCBO Outlet #483B (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Royal Bank Plaza)<br> 750ml swing top bottle <br> 7.2% ABV <br> $9.95<br> The beer pours a dark brown with a generous light brown head which quickly dissipates. The aroma is roasted malt, cocoa, and hits of licorice. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour definitely has chocolate milk characteristics, although it is dark chocolate. I liked this beer, but not as much as their Morning Brew Coffee Cream Stout.

Apr 15, 2022
04:22:15 PM
1157 All Or Nothing Hopfenweisse Canada Hefeweizen 3.5

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

August 8, 2014 <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 391 King Street West)<br> 16oz draught <br> 5.1% ABV <br> $6.95<br> The beer poured a slightly hazed dark metallic gold with a snow white head. The aroma was wheat, weak citrus, and spice. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was wheat, with a definite citrus tang. Very enjoyable.

Apr 16, 2022
03:12:18 PM
1158 Niagara Oast House Offshoot Series: Hef's Big Wood Canada Hefeweizen 3.1

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

16oz draught <br> 5.2% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> August 8, 2014 <br> The beer pours a hazed medium gold colour with an off-white coloured head. The aroma is wheat, cloves, and a hint of yeast. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was wheat with hints of mint and a definite alcohol presence.

Aug 9, 2014
12:00:00 PM
1159 Beau's All Natural After Dark Canada Brown Ale 3.6

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

16oz draught <br> 5.2% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> August 8, 2014 <br> $7.50<br> The beer poured a dark brown with a very light tan coloured head. The aroma was roasted malt, nuts, and citrus. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was nutty malt, roast malt, caramel, and lemon zest.

Aug 9, 2014
12:00:00 PM
1160 Jever Pilsener Germany Bohemian / Czech Pilsener 3.1

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

500ml can <br> 4.9% ABV <br> Royal Bank Plaza Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> August 8, 2014 <br> The beer poured a translucent light gold colour with a generous white bubbly head that quickly became a thing ring. The aroma is grassy malt and herbal hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is similar to the aroma, although the hoppy bitterness lingers a while.

Aug 9, 2014
12:00:00 PM
1161 Mackeson XXX Stout Trinidad and Tobago Milk Stout 3.6

Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

330ml bottle <br> 4.9% ABV <br> Royal Bank Plaza LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> August 7, 2014 <br> The beer pours a solid black colour with a medium brown coloured head that lingers. The aroma is roasted malt, dark chocolate, and a hint of yeast. The mouthfeel is thin to medium bodied with some chalkiness, and the carbonation is average. The flavour is sweet chocolate milk, bitter coffee, and some roastiness that lingers.

Aug 8, 2014
12:00:00 PM
1162 Liberty Village Gosebuster Canada Gose 3.2

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

16oz draught <br> 5.1% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> August 8, 2014 <br> The beer pours a hazed yello gold colour with a thin off-white head. The aroma is a little funky with grains, and yeast. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with above average carbonation. The flavour is earthy with a definite saltiness rounded out by spices and yeast. Not a fan of the style but this was palatable.

Aug 8, 2014
12:00:00 PM
1163 Southern Tier Imperial Compass United States Strong Ale 3.8

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

650ml bottle <br> 9.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 29, 2014 <br> The beer pours a translucent medium gold colour with a half inch white head. The aroma is light fruit, caramel, and spices. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is light citrus, weak caramel, spice, and sharp sweetness to finish.

Jul 30, 2014
12:00:00 PM
1164 Beau's All Natural Wild Oats Series No. 001: Matt's Sleepy Time Belgian Imperial Stout Canada Imperial Stout 4.1

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

600ml bottle <br> 8.0% ABV <br> Main/Bronte LCBO Outlet (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 26, 2014 <br> $7.85<br> The beer pours a solid brownish-black with a 1" light brown head that slowly dissipates. The aroma is coffee, roasted malt, yeast, and cocoa. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with above average carbonation. The flavour is roasted malt, dark chocolate, with hints of licorice and yeast. Delicious.

Jul 27, 2014
12:00:00 PM
1165 Samuel Smith Organic Apricot Ale United Kingdom Fruit Beer 3.6

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

500ml bottle <br> 5.1% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada)<br> July 27, 2014 <br> The beer pours a slightly hazed honey gold colour with a very thin white ring for a cap. The aroma is apricots, grains, and a funky yeasty note. The mouthfeel was light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was apricot and grass, with a hint of tartness. Best beer of the weekend.

Jul 27, 2014
12:00:00 PM
1166 Innis & Gunn Lager Beer United Kingdom Lager 3.2

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

500ml can <br> 4.6% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 26, 2014 <br> The beer pours a translucent shimmering medium gold colour with a generous bubbly white head which lasts less than 10 seconds. The aroma is cereal malt and a hint of earthy hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is a slight lactose sweetness associated with Canadian 'stock' ales, with hints of hops in the mix. I would definitely try this again as a cheap flavourful go-to lager.

Jul 26, 2014
12:00:00 PM
1167 Black Oak Break Of Dawn Canada American Pale Ale 3.2

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

20oz draught <br> 4.5% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 25, 2014 <br> $6.95<br> The beer poured a hzed metallic gold colour with a white head that quickly disappeared, but left some nice lacing down the glass. The aroma was weak grapefruit notes, weak yeast, and cereal grains. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was weak grapefruit, with a dash of honey, and grains.

Jul 25, 2014
12:00:00 PM
1168 Indie Ale House / Nickel Brook Weakday Warrior Canada IPA 2.7

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

16oz draught <br> 3.5% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Ontario)<br> July 25, 2014 <br> The beer pours a hazy pale yellow with a thin white cap. The aroma was very weak and almost non-existent. There was a weak whiff of citrus, and some malty notes. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was only slightly stronger than the aroma with hints of weak lemon and grass. A miss for Indie Ale House in my opinion.

Jul 25, 2014
12:00:00 PM
1169 Amsterdam Testify (Nelson Sauvin) Canada Ale 3.6

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

July 25, 2014 <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> 16oz draught <br> 5.5% ABV <br> $6.95 <br> The beer poured a slightly hazed dark gold with a half inch white head. The aroma was very fruity, almost candy-like from a sweetness perspective. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour definitely had a bretty aspect to hint, along with citrus and spicy notes. Quite enjoyable.

Apr 9, 2022
03:28:12 PM
1170 Amsterdam / Geordan Saunders Black Light Canada Schwarzbier 3.5

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

Canada: Ontario<br> July 25, 2014 <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 391 King Street West)<br> 20oz Draught <br> 5.6% ABV (as listed on the Menu) <br> $6.95 <br> The beer pours a solid coca-cola colour with a creamy light tan head that lingers. The aroma is roasted malt and dark chocolate. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is sweet coffee, roasted malt, and chocolate. Another enjoyable beer.

Apr 9, 2022
02:02:11 PM
1171 Omnipollo Nebuchadnezzar Sweden Imperial IPA 3.8

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

330ml bottle <br> 8.5% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 22, 2014<br> The beer pours a hazed honey golds colour with a 1" off-white cap that lingers. Plenty of effervescence is visible. Aroma is pine, citrus, honey, and grains. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is light grapefruit, wood, and notes of honey and grainy malt. Quite good.

Jul 22, 2014
12:00:00 PM
1172 Phillips Amnesiac Double IPA Canada Imperial IPA 3.5

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

650ml bottle <br> 8.5% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 20, 2014<br> The beer pours a slightly clouded golden-hued copper with a generous light tan head. The aroma is pine, citrus, grains, and dishsoap. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is spices, grapefruit, and caramel hints. Pretty good, but not great.

Jul 20, 2014
12:00:00 PM
1173 Lake Of Bays NHL Alumni Signature Series: Jacques Plante Jake The Snake Imperial Pilsner Canada Imperial Pilsener 3.3

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 7

750ml bottle <br> 7.5% ABV <br> Royal Bank Plaza LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 18, 2014 <br> The beer pours a translucent orange gold colour with a long lasting white head. The aroma is grains, citrus, and honey. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is butterscotch and grainy. No fruit flavours that I can tell.

Jul 19, 2014
12:00:00 PM
1174 Black Creek Lemon Balm Pale Ale Canada English Pale Ale 2.4

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 4

500ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Main/Bronte LCBO Outlet (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 17, 2014 <br> $3.95<br> The beer pours a slightly hazed golden-red colour with a thin off-white coloured head. The aroma was fresh bread, toffee, and herbs....but nothing citrusy. The mouthfeel was light to medium bodied with less than average carbonation. The flavour was awful...to put it mildly. Hints of caramel at the start, followed by notes of dirty water, with a bitter metallic finish. No lemon in the taste for me either. Not one to buy again.

Jul 18, 2014
12:00:00 PM
1175 Lindemans Framboise Belgium Fruit Lambic 4.2

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

750ml bottle <br> 2.5% ABV <br> Royal Bank Plaza LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 16, 2014 <br> The beer pours a sold raspberry red with a very thin white ring for a head. The aroma is sweet and tard raspberries and yeast. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with above average carbonation. The flavour mimics the aroma,with both sweet and tart raspberry flavour. Very well done.

Jul 17, 2014
12:00:00 PM