Beer Reviews by CYRENAICA

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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
1301 Morland Old Golden Hen United Kingdom Blonde Ale 3.4

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

500ml bottle <br> 4.1% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> December 8, 2013 <br> Part of a Morland Christmas 4-pack at the LCBO. The beer pours a translucent gold colour with reddish hues, and a quarter inch snow white cap that disappears into a thin film. The aroma is grainy, weak citrus, and cereal. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. Flavour is very grainy with a hint of citrus and honey.

Dec 9, 2013
12:00:00 PM
1302 Hornbeer Black Magic Woman Denmark Imperial Stout 4.2

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

500ml bottle <br> 10% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> December 6, 2013 <br> The beer pours a solid black colour with a dark brown bubbly head. Aroma is peat, roasted malt, coffee, and vanilla. Mouthfeel is full bodied, creamy, with average carbonation. Flavour is smoke, birch, coffee, roasted malt, and anise. An excellent stout.

Dec 7, 2013
12:00:00 PM
1303 Niagara Oast House Pitchfork Porter Canada Porter 3.5

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

16oz draught <br> 5.3% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> December 6, 2013 <br> The beer pours a solid blackish-brown with a creamy light brown head. Aroma of roasted malt, vanilla, and coffee tantalize the nose. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. Flavour is bitter roasted coffee and sweet vanilla, botch quite distinct from one another.

Dec 6, 2013
12:00:00 PM
1304 Bellwoods Cat Lady Canada IPA 3.4

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

16oz draught <br> 7.3% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> December 6, 2013 <br> $7.25<br> The beer poured a translucent pale gold colour with a thin white ring for a head. Aroma was citrus, weal caramel, and grains. Mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. Flavour was similar to the aroma with grapefruit coming in the citrus notes. A solid IPA.

Dec 6, 2013
12:00:00 PM
1305 De Molen Rasputin Netherlands Imperial Stout 2.2

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

330ml bottle <br> 10.7% ABV (as marked on the bottle) <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> December 6, 2013 <br> $13.95<br> Note: This beer is described as an Imperial Stout. While the bar I was at has been in contact with the brewer and it's rep in Canada due to the possibility of quality issues, the brewer insists that what's in the bottle is the proper beer. The beer poured a solid reddish-broen colour with a thin tan coloured head. The aroma was yeast, dark fruits, and grains. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, with above average carbonation. The flavour was tart fruit and yeast, with some graininess. Despite what the brewer says, I believe that the beer I had was a sour Belgian Strong Ale and not an Imperial Stout as the bottle/label/brewer suggests. I have graded it as what it was supposed to be.

Dec 6, 2013
12:00:00 PM
1306 Amsterdam Adventure Brews: Vicars Vice Olde Ale Canada Old Ale 3.3

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

December 4, 2013 <br> The Amsterdam Brewhouse (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 245 Queen’s Quay)<br> 650ml bottle <br> 8.10% <br> $8.95<br> The beer pours a translucent dark brown colour with reddish hints and a thin tan ring for a cap, which disappears quite quickly. The aroma is caramel, licorice, coffee and dark fruits. Mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. Flavour starts off sweet with caramel and finishes with yeast, and coffee notes. Overpriced, but decent.

Apr 9, 2022
02:43:22 PM
1307 South River Blacksmith Smoked Porter / Highlander Blacksmith Smoked Porter Canada Porter 3.7

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

650ml bottle <br> 6.5% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> December 1, 2013 <br> The beer pours a coca-cola colour with a thin tan coloured rocky cap which lasts. The aroma is smoked wood, molasses and hints of licorice. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is sweet malt, molasses, and smoke. Quite drinkable for 6.5%

Dec 2, 2013
12:00:00 PM
1308 Beau's All Natural Bogwater Gruit Ale Canada Ale 3.6

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

600ml bottle<br> 6.6% ABV <br> Main/Bronte LCBO Outlet (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> November 29, 2013<br> $4.35<br> The beer pours a hazed light rust colour with a half inch tan coloured head. Aroma is sweet malt, caramel, funky yeast, and spices. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with sharp carbonation. Flavour is very unlike the aroma with a salty bitterness replacing the sweetness. Weak caramel and yeast also noted in the palate.

Nov 30, 2013
12:00:00 PM
1309 Niagara Oast House / Bar Hop Belgian Pumpkin Massacre Canada Spiced Beer 3.2

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

16oz draught <br> 5.9% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> November 29, 2013 <br> The beer appears to be a Black IPA with Belgian yeast and pumpkins......lots and lots of pumpkin. The pours a coca-cola black with brown edges when held to the light and a minimal head. The aroma is heavy on pumpkin with other spices, citrusy hops, and grass notes in the mix. Mouthfeel is thin to medium bodied with mild carbonation. Flavour was dominated by the yeast and the pumpkin with the grain in the background. Flavourful and refreshing, but not something I would session with.

Nov 29, 2013
12:00:00 PM
1310 Amsterdam Adventure Brews: Lady Stavoren Wheat Wine Canada Wheatwine 3.7

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

November 28, 2013 <br> Amsterdam Brewhouse (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> 12oz draught <br> 7.80% <br> $7.00<br> The beer poured a golden honey colour with a half inch snow white head that laced well. The aroma was tropical hops, grass, and weak caramel. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was weak pineapple/papaya, some burnt grass, and hints of a honey sweetness. Very enjoyable.

Apr 9, 2022
02:19:53 PM
1311 Silversmith Tide and Vine Oyster Stout Canada Oyster Stout 3.5

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

20oz draught <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> November 21, 2013 <br> The beer pours a solid dark brown with black edges and a 1" creamy tan coloured cap. Aroma is roasted malt, weak hints of vanilla and coffee also present. Mouthfeel is medium bodied, lightly carbonated....on the thin side for a stout. Flavour is roasted malt, some slight dark chocolate notes present. Not a bad beer.

Nov 21, 2013
12:00:00 PM
1312 Durham / Bar Hop Pourtentious ESB Canada Extra Special Bitter 3.8

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

20oz draught <br> 4.5% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> November 21, 2013 <br> The beer poured a dark brownish-red with a creamy tight head, tan in colour, that laced well down the glass. Aroma was nutty malt, caramel, and earthy hops. The mouthfeel was medium-full with average carbonation. The flavour was nuts, caramel, grains, and some earthy hops. Best beer of the night.

Nov 21, 2013
12:00:00 PM
1313 Indie Ale House Glory and Consequences Canada Abbey Dubbel 3.7

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

16oz draught <br> 7.5% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> November 21, 2013 <br> The beer poured a dark brown with red highlights and a generous tan head. The aroma was dark fruits, caramel, and weak notes of yeast. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was sweet malt, some cocoa notes, yeast and plums. Went down easy.

Nov 21, 2013
12:00:00 PM
1314 Lake Of Bays NHL Alumni Signature Series: Top Shelf Classic Lager Canada Pale Lager 3.0

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

473ml can <br> 4.5% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> November 18, 2013 <br> The beer pours a translucent gold colour with a fluffy white cap that quickly disappears, and mild effervescence. The aroma is biscuity malt, some citrusy hops, and light fruit tone. The mouthfeel is medium bodied, with average carbonation. Flavour is slightly sweet and spicy, with grains dominating the flavour. Not bad, but I think the sweet spicy notes I am tasting would get tiresome after a while.

Nov 19, 2013
12:00:00 PM
1315 Molson Old Style Pilsner Canada Pale Lager 2.3

Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 4 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 4

473ml can <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> November 18, 2013 <br> This is all the rage with a former girlfriend (from Saskatchewan) and seeing it as a single at a local LCBO I had to try and see what the fuss was about. It pours a pale gold colour with a white fluffy head and a lot of effervescence. The aroma is grain/corn, diacetyl, and weak hops. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. Flavour is quite grainy, but that's expected for a macro lager.

Nov 18, 2013
12:00:00 PM
1316 Beau's All Natural / Kissmeyer Nordic Pale Ale Canada Spiced Beer 3.6

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

600ml bottle <br> 5.6% <br> Main/Bronte LCBO Outlet (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> November 13, 2013<br> $4.85<br> The beer pours a translucent medium gold colour with a white half inch cap. Aroma is citrusy hops, grains, spices and caramel. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. Flavour is very herbaceous with hints of caramel and grains and a definite hop finish.

Nov 14, 2013
12:00:00 PM
1317 Bellwoods Hellwoods Canada Imperial Stout 4.7

Aroma: 10 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 10 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9

12oz draught <br> 10.0% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> November 12, 2013 <br> $6.50<br> The beer pours a solid blackish-brown with a dark brown creamy cap. Aroma of roasted malt, coffee, dark chocolate, and vanilla come through loud and clear. Mouthfeel is full-bodied, creamy, and with average carbonation. The flavour is roasted malt, bitter dark chocolate, and a hint of molasses. Excellent beer.

Nov 12, 2013
12:00:00 PM
1318 Okanagan Spring 1516 Bavarian Lager Canada Helles / Dortmunder 3.2

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

341ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> November 9, 2013 <br> The beer pours a translucent pale gold colour with a half inch snow white head. The aroma is grains, weak hops, and some funk. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. Flavour is similar to the aroma, malt forward with a hint of hops in the finish.

Nov 10, 2013
12:00:00 PM
1319 Beau's All Natural The Tom Green Beer Canada Milk Stout 3.6

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

600ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> November 8, 2013 <br> $4.85 <br> The beer pours a solid black colour with a generous brown bubbly head which recedes to a thin layer. Aroma is chocolate, roasted malt, and molasses, with some vanilla hints. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. Flavour is chocolate, coffee, and hints of hops. Not bad.

Nov 9, 2013
12:00:00 PM
1320 Samuel Smith Organic Chocolate Stout United Kingdom Chocolate Stout 4.4

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

500ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> November 8, 2013 <br> The beer pours a solid black with a tight creamy brown head. The aroma is roasted malt, vanilla and dark milk chocolate. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied, creamy with average carbonation. The flavour is certainly chocolate laced with raspberry notes. Very decadent.

Nov 9, 2013
12:00:00 PM
1321 Wellington Welly One Off: Quick Brown Fox ESB Canada Extra Special Bitter 2.7

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5

November 7, 2013<br> C’est What (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 67 Front Street West) <br> 550ml draft <br> 6.0% ABV <br> $7.74<br> The beer pours a translucent copper colour with a thing white ring for a head. The aroma is nutty malt, weak caramel, and herbal hops. The mouthfeel is weak to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is slighty spiced with notes of nuts, caramel, and hops. My least favourite Wellington limited beer in a while.

Apr 15, 2022
04:20:47 PM
1322 Amsterdam Adventure Brews: Calm Before The Storm Canada Mild Ale 3.7

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

November 7, 2013 <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> 355ml bottle <br> 3.2% ABV (the bottle says 4.2% on the front, and 3.2% on the back label) <br> $3.75<br> The beer pours a solid dark brown colour with a thin ring for a head. Aroma is roasted malt, molasses, coffee, and chocolate. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is dark chocolate and coffee with hints of herbal hops. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. A rich tasting beer with notes or coffee and cocoa.

Apr 9, 2022
02:26:29 PM
1323 Great Lakes Brewery 7 Barrel Series: Etobichoker Double Belgian IPA Canada Belgian Strong Ale 3.9

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

473ml can <br> 8.1% ABV (as marked on can) <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> November 7, 2013 <br> The beer pours a hazed deep gold colour with a thin white head. Aroma is tropical fruit (papaya, melon), yeast, and an earthiness. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. Flavour is fruity with notes of funk, yeast, and caramel. Another excellent beer from Lackey and his friends.

Nov 7, 2013
12:00:00 PM
1324 Deschutes Black Butte Porter United States Porter 4.0

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

650ml bottle <br> 5.2% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> November 3, 2013 <br> Part of the 2013 LCBO Fall Feature. The beer pours a solid black colour with a light tan colour. The aroma is roasted malt, coffee, vanilla, and molasses. Mouthfeel is medium to full bodied, slightly creamy, with average carbonation. Flavour is roasted malt, coffee, dark chocolate, and hints of vanilla.

Nov 4, 2013
12:00:00 PM
1325 Whistler Paradise Valley Grapefruit Ale Canada Blonde Ale 3.5

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

November 2, 2013 <br> LCBO Outlet #483B (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Royal Bank Plaza)<br> 330ml bottle <br> 5.0% Abv <br> $2.24<br> Part of a BC Breweries Discovery Pack at the LCBO. The beer pours a hazed gold colour, with a very thin white soapy head, despite a vigourous pour. Aroma is caramel, weak grapefruit, and grass. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. Flavour is caramel, weak citrus, weak molasses, and grass. If I was blindfolded while tasting this....I would have sworn it was a very thin Scotch Ale....that's how much I notice the molasses taste.

Apr 15, 2022
11:24:44 AM