Beer Reviews by CYRENAICA
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1176 | Jolly Pumpkin Calabaza Blanca | United States | Witbier | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 7 750ml bottle <br> 4.8% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 15, 2014 <br> The beer pours a hazed golden orange with a generous long lasting off-white head and plenty of effervescence. The aroma is funk, tart citrus, grains, and yeast. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with higher than average carbonation. The flavour is funky wheat, with hints of citrus and spices. Didn't live up to the hype. |
Jul 16, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1177 | Hop City HopBot IPA | Canada | IPA | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 473ml can <br> 7.1% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 16, 2014 <br> The beer pours a hazed copper colour with a rocky head. The aroma is caramel, citrus, and dishsoap. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was caramel, grapefruit, and grains. The best Hop City beer yet |
Jul 16, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1178 | Tree Mellow Moon Pineapple Hefeweizen | Canada | Hefeweizen | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 650ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 13, 2014<br> The beer pours a hazed watermelon gold colour with a generous bubbly white head which lingers as it slowly dissipates. The aroma is wheat, grains, yeast, and funk. Not a whiff of pineapple. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is wheat, cloves, citrus, and hints of pineapple,and funk. It tastes better than it smells. |
Jul 14, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1179 | Thornbridge Chiron | United Kingdom | American Pale Ale | 3.6
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 7 500ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 12, 2014 <br> The beer pours a hazed golden orange colour with a generous off-white head which dissipates slowly. The aroma is citrusy hops, pine, light fruit, and grass. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is pine, grains, and a punch of sweet citrusy hops at the end. Flavourful describes it nicely. |
Jul 13, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1180 | Les Trois Mousquetaires Hors Série Gose | Canada | Gose | 3.1
Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 7 375ml bottle <br> 3.8% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 12, 2014 <br> The beer pours a heavily clouded golden colour with a short-lived white head. The aroma is salt-water, followed by light grains, and weak fruit tones. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is very salty, with hints of sour grains, yeast, and citrus. Interesting, but not something I would try again. |
Jul 13, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1181 | Kilannan New Zealand Red | Canada | Amber Ale | 3.1
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 20oz draught <br> 5.3% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 10, 2014 <br> The beer pours a burnt brownish red with a thin white cap. The aroma is caramel, spicy hops, light fruit, and yeast. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is caramel, lemony bitterness with a hint of cereal malts. There is supposedly New Zealand hops, but I didn't taste them. |
Jul 10, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1182 | McAuslan St. Ambroise Framboise / McAuslan St. Ambroise Raspberry | Canada | Fruit Beer | 3.3
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 6 14oz draught <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Ontario) <br> July 10, 2014 <br> The beer pours a dark rasberry red, almost black, with absolutely no head. The aroma is raspberry, alcohol, and grass. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is medicinal raspberry, alcohol, and grains. Not a favourite. |
Jul 10, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1183 | Niagara Oast House Red Ass Red IPA | Canada | Amber Ale | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 16oz draught <br> 6.1% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 10, 2014 <br> The beer pours a hazed cherry red with a light tan coloured cap. The aroma is grassy malt, caramel, weak citrus hops, and weak spice. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is caramel, weak grapefruit, and a spicy finish. |
Jul 10, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1184 | Forked River Holy Hand Grenade | Canada | Abbey Quadrupel | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 14oz draught <br> 11.1% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 11, 2014 <br> The beer pours a solid dark reddish brown with a long lasting light brown head. The aroma is dark fruit, spices, grains, and floral hops. The flavour is tart raspberry, caramel, yeast, and grains. Strange for an Abbey Quad. |
Jul 10, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1185 | Evil Twin Yin | United States | Imperial Stout | 4.6
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 10 | Overall: 9 12oz bottle <br> 10.0% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> The beer pours a solid black colour with a 1" thick dark brown frothy head. The aroma is roasted malt, licorice, coffee, and dark chocolate. The mouthfeel is full bodied with average carbonation, and a bit of chalkiness. The flavour is roasted malt, molasses, cocoa, and hints of plums. An excellent stout. |
Jul 10, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1186 | Mill Street Palomar | Canada | Spiced Beer | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 355ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 8, 2014 <br> The beer pours a hazed golden red colour with a thin rocky light tan coloured head. The aroma is fruity and peppery with grains and caramel. The fruityness doesn't smell like lime though, more orange-y. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is dominated by the chipotle with grains, and caramel notes in the background. The chipotle heat can be felt all the way to the stomach. |
Jul 8, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1187 | Mill Street Belgian Cherry IPA | Canada | Fruit Beer | 3.2
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 6 355ml bottle <br> 7.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 5, 2014 <br> The beer pours a slightly hazed golden-red colour with a creamy light tan coloured head that lasts. The aroma is tart cherries, yeast, grains, and light spicy notes. Mouthefeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is a bit too cherry cough syrup for me, with hints of grains. Not worth trying again. |
Jul 6, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1188 | Pyramid Outburst Imperial IPA | United States | Imperial IPA | 3.7
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 650ml bottle <br> 7.5% ABV <br> Royal Bank Plaza LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 29, 2014 <br> The beer pours a translucent copper colour with a generous light tan coloured cap. The aroma is citrus, butterscotch, pine, and light fruits. Mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grapefruit bitterness, some caramel and fruit tones and a spicy dry finish. |
Jun 30, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1189 | Shock Top Raspberry Wheat | United States | Fruit Beer | 2.7
Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5 473ml can <br> 5.2% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada)<br> June 30, 2014 <br> The beer pours a hazed pale yellow gold with a generous white head. The aroma was heavy on the raspberries and light on the wheat and hops. The mouthfeel was thin to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour had notes of rubber in it, weak raspberry, and some wheat. I'm noticing a tad bit of sweetness as well. |
Jun 30, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1190 | Tree Cutthroat Pale Ale | Canada | American Pale Ale | 3.7
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7 500ml can <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 30, 2014 <br> The beer pours a hazed rusty gold colour with a thin bubbly off-white cap. The aroma is very citrusy with background notes of herbs, caramel, and malt. The mounthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is citrusy hops, caramel, and some yeast notes. Quite refreshing for a hot day. |
Jun 30, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1191 | Mill Street 100th Meridian Organic Amber Lager | Canada | Vienna / Amber Lager | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 355ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada)<br> June 30, 2014 <br> The 100th Meridian, where the great plains begin....where the great plains begin. The beer pours a translucent copper colour with a thin white ring for a head. Aroma is caramel, malt, and weak floral hoppishness. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is caramel, malt, some yeast notes and a bitter finish. I like this one. |
Jun 30, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1192 | Double Trouble Fire In The Rye Roasted Rye Pale Ale | Canada | Rye Beer | 3.7
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7 473ml can <br> 6.1% ABV <br> Milton LCBO OUtlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 28, 2014<br> Beer pours a hazed copper colour with a genertous ran cap that lasts a while. Aroma is rye, grains, caramel, and spices. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. Flavour is spicy rye with hints of caramel and pepper in the mix. Best Double TRouble brew yet. |
Jun 29, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1193 | Indie Ale House Rainmaker | Canada | Dry Stout | 3.3
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 14oz draft <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 27, 2014 <br> The beer pours a coca-cola dark brown with a thin creamy tan head. The aroma is coffee and molasses. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was coffee, choccolate, and roasted malt. Not bad, but not outstanding either. |
Jun 29, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1194 | Indie Ale House Breakfast Porter | Canada | Porter | 3.7
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7 16oz draught <br> 7.2% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 27, 2014 <br> The beer pours a coca-cola brown with a thin white ring for a cap. The aroma was roasted malt, coffee, and chocolate. The mouthfeel was medium-full bodied with average carbonation. The fl;avour was roasted malt, coffee, and dark chocolate. Quite enjoyable. |
Jun 29, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1195 | Amsterdam Darjeeling Wit | Canada | Witbier | 3.3
Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 June 29, 2014 <br> The Amsterdam Brewhouse (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 245 Queen’s Quay)<br> 18oz draught <br> 5.0% ABV <br> $7.00 <br> The beer pours a solid yellow-orange with a thick white cap.......looked like light orange juice. The aroma was spices, cloves, wheat, and a faint whiff of tea. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was wheat, spices, and some citrus. Quite fresh, and quite good. |
Apr 9, 2022 02:47:27 PM |
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1196 | Barnstormer Brewing Flight Delay IPA | Canada | IPA | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 16oz draught <br> 6.50% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 27, 2014 <br> $6.95 <br> The beer is poured a hazed golden colour with a white frothy head that lasts. The aroma is straw, some herbal notes, tropical fruit, and weak citrus. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is light grapefruit notes, earthy notes, and grass. Not a bad IPA. |
Jun 28, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1197 | Left Field Brewery Resin Bag | Canada | IPA | 3.6
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7 20oz draught <br> 6.5% ABV<br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 27, 2014 <br> I've been trying to have this beer for a while now, but it seems to sell out fast. The beer poured a translucent shimmering metallic gold with a thin white ring for a head. The aroma was a pretty simple complement of grass and stale citrus with some earthy notes. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was grapefruity bitterness followed by a spicy hop bite. |
Jun 28, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1198 | Cameron's Brewmaster Series: California Sunshine APA | Canada | American Pale Ale | 3.2
Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 650ml bottle <br> 5.1% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 26, 2014 <br> The beer pours a translucent pale gold colour with a generous white head and plenty of effervescence. The aroma is grains, and plenty of citrusy hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is hop forward with lots of juicy citrus/grapefruit notes and some grass. Quite sessionable. |
Jun 27, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1199 | Phillips Hoperation Tripel Cross Belgian IPA | Canada | Imperial IPA | 3.4
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 650ml bottle <br> 7.3% ABV (as written on bottle) <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 15, 2014 <br> The beer pours a slight hazed golden colour with a generous foamy white cap. The aroma was citrusy hops, pine, yeast, spices, and grains. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is pine, citrus, spices,and grains. Could have been better. |
Jun 16, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1200 | Great Lakes Brewery Chill Winston Grisette | Canada | Saison | 3.6
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 20oz draught <br> 3.8% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 13, 2014 <br> Translucent metallic medium gold with a white cap. Aroma is tart fruit, grass, and yeast. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is light fruit, honey, grains, and citrus. Quite good. |
Jun 14, 2014 12:00:00 PM |