Beer Reviews by CYRENAICA
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1326 | Okanagan Spring Mild Winter Ale | Canada | Mild Ale | 3.0
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5 341ml bottle <br> 4.8% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> November 2, 2013 <br> The beer pours a translucent dark copper colour with a thin white ring for a head. The aroma is caramel, grains, and some earthy hops. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. Flavour is roasted malt, weak caramel sweetness, and a metallic bitterness in the finish. |
Nov 3, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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1327 | Trafalgar Northern Harvest | Canada | Brown Ale | 2.8
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 5 500ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> November 1, 2013 <br> The beer pours a translucent reddish-brown colour with a generous light brown head that quickly dissipates into a this ring. Aroma is roast, caramel, nuts, and weak earthy hops. Mouthfeel is thin to medium bodied with average carbonation. Flavour is slightly acidic and sharp. Roasted malt and caramel notes also apparent - but the acidic grab at the start does this in. |
Nov 2, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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1328 | Lost Coast 8 Ball Stout | United States | Stout | 3.8
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 22oz bottle <br> 5.8% ABV (as written on bottle) <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> November 1, 2013 <br> The beer pours a solid black colour with a half inch tan coloured head. Aroma is roasted malt, coffee, and dark chocolate. All well defined. Mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour mirrors the aroma, and there is a dryness to it. A very good stout, nothing spectacular, but nothing at fault, either. |
Nov 1, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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1329 | Moxie's Big Life Amber | Canada | Amber Ale | 3.1
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5 16oz draught <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Moxie's Downtown Toronto (Toronto, Ontario, Canadsa) <br> October 23, 2013 <br> The beer pours a translucent red with a 1" tan coloured head that laces well. The aroma was caramel, nuts, and grains. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was caramel, slightly sweet, with some metallic notes. Overall, not a bad beer. |
Oct 23, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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1330 | Great Lakes Brewery Saison Dupump | Canada | Saison | 2.9
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5 650ml bottle <br> 5.2% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> October 20, 2013 <br> The beer pours a hazed straw gold colour with a rocky white cap that lasts and laces well. The aroma is pumpkin, spices, funk, and earthy hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is metallic pumpkin, grains, and weak spices. Smells much better than it tastes in my opinion...too metallic, not enough funk. |
Oct 21, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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1331 | Central City / Flying Monkeys Red On Red Imperial Double Red Collaboration Ale | Canada | Strong Ale | 4.2
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 750ml bottle <br> 9.5% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> October 19, 2013 <br The beer pours a translucent dark rusty red with a thin tan coloured bubbly head. The aroma is caramel, dark fruit, pine, and grass. Mouthfeel is medium to full bodied, slightly creamy, and average carbonation. Flavour is citrusy hops, caramel, and tropical fruit and grains. Grapefruity aftertaste sticks to the back of the mouth. |
Oct 20, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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1332 | Xbeeriment Black Force One | Denmark | Imperial Stout | 4.2
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 8 October 19, 2013<br> LCBO Outlet #511 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – King / Spadina)<br> 500ml bottle <br> 8.4% ABV (sticker placed on back of bottle) <br> $6.25<br> The beer pours a beautiful opaque black colour with a thin tan creamy head that lasted throughout. The aroma was roasted malt, dark chocolate, and coffee. The mouthfeel was medium full, with average carbonation. The flavour was a complex arrangement of dark chocolate, molasses, vanilla and coffee. |
Apr 13, 2022 04:52:16 PM |
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1333 | Dunham IPA Belge | Canada | Belgian Ale | 3.6
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7 750ml bottle <br> 6.5% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> October 14, 2013 <br> The beer pours a hazed medium gold colour with a huge off-white head and ample effervescence. The aroma is yeast, citrus, spices, and grains. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with above average carbonation. The flavour is lemony citrus, yeast, spices, and grains. |
Oct 15, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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1334 | Shepherd Neame Spooks Ale | United Kingdom | Extra Special Bitter | 3.1
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5 500ml bottle <br> 4.7% ABV <br> Main Street LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> October 13, 2013 <br> The beer pours a translucent Indian Red colour with a thin tan head that lasts. Aroma is caramel malt, grains, and weak herbal hops with metallic notes. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is sweet malt, caramel, weak coffee and tinny notes. Not a great purchase. |
Oct 14, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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1335 | Cameron's Brewmaster Series: Resurrection Roggenbier | Canada | Rye Beer | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 650ml bottle <br> 5.2% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> October 12, 2013 <br> The beer pours a hazed rust colour with a decent sized tan coloured cap kept alive by copious effervescence. The aroma is rye, caramel, and spices. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is sweet malt, some hoppish bitterness with a spicy finish. Quite good. |
Oct 13, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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1336 | Renaissance Enlightenment Series: The Great Punkin | New Zealand | Spiced Beer | 3.4
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 500ml bottle <br> 7.2% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> October 10, 2013 <br> The beer pours a slightly translucent orange brown colour with a generous tan head that lasts a while. Highly effervescent. Aroma is pumpkin, nutmeg, and caramel with only a hint of hops. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with above average carbonation. Flavour is on the bitter side with notes of burnt pumpkin, spices and caramel. Another solid beer from Renaissance. |
Oct 11, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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1337 | Amsterdam Autumn Hop Harvest Ale | Canada | American Pale Ale | 3.3
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 October 9, 2013 <br> LCBO Outlet #217 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Queen’s Quay)<br> 500ml bottle <br> 5.60% ABV <br> $4.75 <br> The beer pours a medium gold colour with a half inch white head. Aroma is citrus, grains, and weak spice. Mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. Flavour was biscuity malt, weak citrus notes, and a nice bitter finish. |
Apr 9, 2022 02:42:55 PM |
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1338 | Robinson's Trooper | United Kingdom | Extra Special Bitter | 3.0
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 500ml bottle <br> 4.7% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> October 8, 2013 <br> The Iron Maiden inspired beer. It pours a translucent light copper colour with a very thin white head that quickly disappears. The aroma is grains, caramel, and cardboard. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. Flavout is light caramel, grass, and peppery spiciness in the finish. Average beer. |
Oct 9, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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1339 | Dead Frog Pale Ale | Canada | English Pale Ale | 3.0
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5 341ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Royal Bank Plaza LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> October 7, 2013 <br> The beer pours a translucent copper colour with a 1" loose light tan head. The aroma is caramel, citrus, and grains. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. Flavour is weak and almost has a diluted nature to it. Hints of citrusy hops and weak grains. Even for an English Pale Ale, it comes across as weak. |
Oct 7, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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1340 | Russell Brewing Brewmaster's Series: IP'eh! | Canada | IPA | 3.6
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 341ml bottle <br> 6.5% ABV <br> Royal Bank Plaza LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> October 7, 2013 <br> The beer pours a slightly hazed copper colour with a thin sticky tan coloured head. The aroma is weak grapefruit, light fruits, grains, and mild spice. Mouthfeel is medium to full bodied, slightly creamy, and average carbonation. Flavour is mild grapefruit hops, caramel, and finishes with a spicy hint. |
Oct 7, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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1341 | Steamworks Signature Pale Ale | Canada | American Pale Ale | 3.1
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 355ml bottle <br> 5.2% ABV <br> Royal Bank Plaza LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> October 7, 2013 <br> The beer pours a slightly hazed medium gold colour with a light tan coloured head. Aroma is very grassy with hints of light fruit and herbal hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is grassy malt, weak caramel and weak citrus notes round out the finish. |
Oct 7, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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1342 | 8 Wired iStout | New Zealand | Imperial Stout | 4.5
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 10 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9 October 4, 2013<br> LCBO Outlet #511 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – King / Spadina)<br> 500ml bottle <br> 10.0% ABV <br> $7.10 <br> The beer pours a solid black colour with a 1" foamy brown head. Aroma is roasted malt, bitter coffee, dark chocolate, and anise. Mouthfeel is creamy, full bodied and average carbonation. The flavour is dark bitter chocolate |
Oct 11, 2022 11:04:53 AM |
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1343 | Nickel Brook Ontario Wet Hop Pale Ale | Canada | English Pale Ale | 2.7
Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5 750ml bottle <br> 5.3% ABV <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Ontario) <br> October 4, 2013 <br> The beer pours a translucent metallic gold colour with a thin white head. The aroma is grains and citrusy hops. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was very grainy, some weak grapefruit hoppiness, and light spice. Aroma was decent but everything else associated with this beer was below average for me. |
Oct 5, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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1344 | Les Trois Mousquetaires Doppelbock Grand Cuvée | Canada | Doppelbock | 4.6
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 10 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9 750ml bottle <br> 8.6% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> October 5, 2013 <br> The beer pours a very dark translucent brownish red, wiuth a half inch light tan cap. The aroma is dark fruit, molasses, and caramel. Mouthfeel is medium to full bodied, slightly creamy, and average carbonation. Flavour is sweet malt, dark fruit, and molasses. |
Oct 5, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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1345 | Amager Rugporter | Denmark | Rye Beer | 4.2
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 October 3, 2013 <br> LCBO Outlet #511 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – King / Spadina)<br> 500ml, bottle <br> 8.5% ABV <br> $6.25<br> The beer pours a very dark brown with a creamy brown head. The aroma is rye, cocoa, and licorice. The mouthfeel is creamy, fuill bodied, with average carbonation. The flavour is cocoa, rye, spices, and a hint of licorice. . |
Apr 9, 2022 01:49:00 PM |
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1346 | Midtfyns / De Molen X Porter | Denmark | Imperial Porter | 4.2
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 9 500ml bottle <br> 8.0% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> September 28, 2013 <br> The beer pours a solid black colour with a generous brown head. Aroma is roasted malt, licorice, and coffee. Mouthfeel is medium to full bodied, creamy, with average carbonation. Flavour is molasses, roasted malt, dark chocolate, and coffee. Very rich, but still very good. |
Sep 29, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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1347 | Beau's All Natural Wild Oats Series No. 11: Smokin' Banana Peels - Smoked Hefeweizen | Canada | Hefeweizen | 3.1
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 6 600ml bottle <br> 4.9% ABV <br> Royal Bank Plaza LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> September 27, 2013 <br> $5.90<br> The beer pours a translucent golden yellow with a thin white head. The aroma is wheat malt, and banana. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. Flavour is smoked malt, wheat, and bubblegum. Decent, but nothing groundbreaking or outstanding. |
Sep 28, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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1348 | Guinness Black Lager | Ireland | Schwarzbier | 3.0
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5 330ml bottle <br> 4.5% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada)<br> September 27, 2013 <br> The beer poured a solid black colour with a minimal brown head. Aroma was roasted malt and molasses. Mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. Flavour was roasted malt, and a sour metallic note. Better than a macro golden lager, but not something I'll try again after the six pack is gone. |
Sep 27, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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1349 | Beau's All Natural Wild Oats Series No. 14: Mr. Hyde | Canada | Rye Beer | 3.6
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 7 600ml bottle <br> 7.0% ABV <br> Royal Bank Plaza LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> September 27, 2013 <br> $5.90<br> Part of an Oktoberfest 4-pack from Beau's featuring 4 different beers from the Wild Oat's Series. This beer pours a translucent copper colour with a half inch thin light tan head. Aroma is rye, spices, and light fruit. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. Flavour is spicy rye, some citrusy hops, and a dish soapiness note. Quite good. |
Sep 27, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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1350 | Le Trou du Diable Le Sang d'Encre | Canada | Stout | 3.5
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 375ml bottle <br> 5.1% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> September 25, 2013 <br> The beer pours a solid coca-cola colour with a generous long lasting dark tan coloured head that laces well. The aroma is coffee, chocolate, and floral hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is bitter chocolate, coffee, and hints of vanilla. |
Sep 26, 2013 12:00:00 PM |