Beer Reviews by CYRENAICA

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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
1851 Lake Of Bays Old North Mocha Porter Canada Porter 3.5

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

750ml bottle <br> 5.2% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> December 11, 2010 <br> The beer poured a very dark brown, almost black into a Leffe goblet, with a thin brown bubbly head. The aroma was roasted malt, dark chocolate, and coffee. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was dark malt, coffee, and chocolate.

Dec 12, 2010
12:00:00 PM
1852 Old Mill Elora ESB Canada Extra Special Bitter 2.8

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

341ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV (as written on the bottle) <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> December 9, 2011 <br> The beer poured a translucent red colour with a thin white head. The aroma was caramel malt, citrusy hops, and some funk. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was skunky malt, acidic sour notes notes, and weak bitter hops.

Dec 10, 2010
12:00:00 PM
1853 Niagara's Best Blonde Premium Ale Canada Blonde Ale 2.3

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 4

341ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> December 9, 2010 <br> The beer poured a translucent medium gold with a generous white bubbly head which quickly dissipated. The aroma is sweet grainy malt, floral hops, and wet metal. The mouthfeel is weak to medium bodied with mild carbonation. The flavour is gross. Milk???? grass, and a weak bitter finish.

Dec 10, 2010
12:00:00 PM
1854 Muskoka Double Chocolate Cranberry Stout Canada Imperial Stout 3.6

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

750ml swing top bottle <br> 8.0% ABV <br> 2010 Vintage <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> December 9, 2010 <br> The beer poured a solid reddish-brown with a short-lived dark brown bubbly head. The aroma is roasted malt, dark chocolate, and cranberries. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is weak cranberries, roasted malt, and dark chocolate/cocoa. Alcohol is indeed well hidden.

Dec 10, 2010
12:00:00 PM
1855 Flying Monkeys Netherworld Cascadian Dark Ale Canada American Black Ale 3.4

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

355ml bottle <br> 6.5% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> December 9, 2010 <br> The beer poured a brownish-black with a thin foamy light brown head. The aroma is citrusy hops, pine, and roasted malt. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is roasted malt, coffee, and citrus. A little sourness on the tongue also exists.

Dec 9, 2010
12:00:00 PM
1856 Skeena Wolfgang's German Style Canada Bohemian / Czech Pilsener 2.0

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 4 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 3

341ml bottle <br> 5.9% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 <br> December 9, 2010 <br> Part of the OCB Holiday 2010 Discover Pack. The beer poured a translucent dark gold colour with a very thin white ring for a head and mild effervescence. The aroma is grainy malts and not much else. The mouthfeel is watery and the carbonation is low. The flavour is grainy malt, slightly sweet, and acidic. Not impressed at all.

Dec 9, 2010
12:00:00 PM
1857 Dieu du Ciel Solstice d'Hiver (Winter Solstice) Canada English Barleywine 3.3

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

341ml bottle <br> 10.2% ABV (as marked on bottle) <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> December 9 2010 <br> The beer poured a translucent dark copper colour with a no head. The aroma is sweet malt, caramel, sugar, and hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is sweet malt, dark fruit, and alcohol. Not one of the better Dieu du Ciel beers I've tried.

Dec 9, 2010
12:00:00 PM
1858 Great Lakes Brewery Winter Ale Canada Spiced Beer 3.8

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

750ml bottle <br> 6.2% ABV <br> I tried this beer on December 8, 2010 after purchasing from the RBC Plaza LCBO outlet. The beer pours a translucent red with a generous foamy tan head. The aroma is nutmeg, cinnamon, caramel malt, and some floral hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied, with medium carbonation. The flavour is cinnamon, nutmeg, malt, and a bitter hop finish. The spices were very very evident in the taste. A nice winter warmer. A bit on the expensive side however!

Dec 8, 2010
12:00:00 PM
1859 La Chouffe Belgium Belgian Strong Ale 4.2

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

750ml bottle <br> 8.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> Novembger 20, 2010 <br> It was shared with fellow beerpal lenusik. The beer poured a hazy straw gold colour with a rocky off-white head fed by good effervescence. The aroma was soap, spice, yeast, citrusy hops, and malt. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium-high carbonation. The flavour was yeasty, with some spiciness and malt, and a citrusy hop finish.

Nov 21, 2010
12:00:00 PM
1860 Belhaven Scottish Stout United Kingdom Stout 3.6

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

500ml clear bottle <br> 7.0% ABV <br> Main/Bronte LCBO Outlet (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> November 20, 2010 <br> $2.95<br> 2010 Birthday Beer <br> The beer poured a very dark brown with a 1" bubbly tan coloured head that lingered. The aroma was wet metal, roasted malt, coffee, and molasses. The flavour was roasted malt, cold coffee grains, and chocolate.

Nov 21, 2010
12:00:00 PM
1861 Estrella Damm Inedit Spain Witbier 3.4

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

750ml wine bottle <br> 4.8% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> November 20, 2010 <br> The beer poured a slightly hazy straw yellow with a thin white head. The aroma was wheat malt, spices, and perfumey hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour wasn't very Belgian Wit at all. it was citrusy hops and a weak malt backbone. Enjoyable....and good tasting.

Nov 21, 2010
12:00:00 PM
1862 Maredsous 6 Blond Belgium Belgian Ale 3.5

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

330ml bottle <br> 6.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> November 19, 2010 <br> The beer poured a hazy golden orange with a thin, rocky, tan coloured cap. The aroma light fruits, yeast, and citrusy hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is yeast, hops, and a slight fruity sourness. A pretty good beer.

Nov 19, 2010
12:00:00 PM
1863 Maredsous 8 Belgium Abbey Dubbel 4.2

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

330ml bottle <br> 8.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> November 19, 2010 <br> The beer poured a dark brown with a thin, rocky, light brown coloured cap. The aroma was yeast, caramel, and dark malts. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is dark fruit, toffee, dark malt, and yeast. A very enjoyable beer.

Nov 19, 2010
12:00:00 PM
1864 Publican House Square Nail Pale Ale Canada American Pale Ale 4.2

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

500ml draught <br> 5.9% ABV (according to the menu) The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> November 18, 2010 <br> The beer poured a translucent golden red with a 2" generous off-white head that lasted. The aroma was caramel malt, grassy malt, and citrusy hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was nicely balanced between the malty sweetness, and the citrusy hop bitterness. Definitely enjoyable.

Nov 18, 2010
12:00:00 PM
1865 Neustadt Springs Big Dog Beaujolais Porter Canada Porter 3.6

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

500ml draught <br> 5.5% ABV <br> I tried this beer on November 18, 2010 at "The Beerbistro" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a dark cocoa-cola brown with a thin tan head that lasted a few minutes. The aroma was Dark roasted malt, coffee, and anise. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is roasted malt, coffee, and cocoa. A good beer, but not great.

Nov 18, 2010
12:00:00 PM
1866 Cobra United Kingdom Pale Lager 2.4

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

November 10, 2012<br> LCBO Outlet #217 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Queen’s Quay)<br> 330ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> $2.00<br> The beer poured a translucent medium gold colour with a thin white cap. The aroma is grainy malt, pungent hops, and wet metal. The mouthfeel was medium bodied and medium carbonation. The flavour is grainy malt, acidic hops, and some sourness.

Apr 15, 2022
01:47:14 PM
1867 Scotch Irish Corporal's Bitter Brown Ale (Corporal Punishment) Canada Brown Ale 3.7

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

330ml stubby bottle <br> 4.3% ABV (as written on bottle) <br> Labelled as 'Corporal's Bitter Brown Ale' <br> I tried this beer on November 9, 2010 after purchasing from the Queen's Quay LCBO in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a hazy brownish gold with a thin white head (certainly not the rich mahogany colour described on the bottle). The aroma was grainy malt, ginger, and some floral hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was grainy malt, with citrusy hops, yeast, and spices...and I still have a ginger taste. I really enjoyed this beer. Appearance is marked down because brownish gold comes nowhere near mahogany! Had the side of the bottle not said 'mahogany.....it would have received a higher score!

Nov 10, 2010
12:00:00 PM
1868 Grand River Galt Knife Old Style Lager Canada Lager 3.9

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

500ml bottle <br> 4.4% ABV <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> November 10, 2010 <br> The beer pours a translucent reddish gold with a 2" tan coloured head that lingers. The aroma is citrusy hops, and sweet malt in behind. Hoppy lagers are almost always good. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is citrusy hops, light fruits, and cereal malt. Very enjoyable and easy drinking beer.

Nov 10, 2010
12:00:00 PM
1869 Railway City Iron Spike Blonde Ale Canada Blonde Ale 2.7

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

500ml bottle <br> 4.3% ABV <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> November 10, 2010 <br> The beer poured a translucent red-hued golden colour with almost no head. A white ring and heavy effervescence persisted throughout. The aroma was milky sugar, grains, and floral hops. The flavour was grainy malt and some weak hoppy tones. An alright beer, but nothing spectacular.

Nov 10, 2010
12:00:00 PM
1870 Scotch Irish Black Irish Plain Porter Canada Porter 3.4

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

330ml stubby bottle <br> 4.5% ABV <br> I tried this beer on November 9, 2010 after purchasing from the Queens Quay LCBO outlet. The beer poured a very dark brown, almost black, with a huge brown bubbly head. The aroma was roasted malt, nuts, dark chocolate, and molasses. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with high carbonation. The flavour was very sour with hints of chocolate and roasted malt - in fact, the sourness lingers.

Nov 9, 2010
12:00:00 PM
1871 Höss Neuschwansteiner Das Echte / Hoss Neuschwansteiner Das Echte Germany Helles / Dortmunder 3.5

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

500ml flip-top bottle <br> 4.7% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> October 29, 2010 <br> The beer poured a translucent pale gold, no head, and tons of effervescence. The aroma is mainly grainy malt, with some nice hoppy hints. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is grainy malt, bread, and some hops.

Oct 30, 2010
12:00:00 PM
1872 Biere du Boucanier Blonde Ale Belgium Belgian Strong Ale 3.3

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

330ml bottle <br> 11.0% ABV <br> Main/Bronte LCBO Outlet (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> October 29, 2010 <br> $5.00<br> Christmas Pack of Boucanier beers <br> The beer poured a hazy golden colour with a loose bubbly white head that lingers. The aroma yeast, grainy malt, and metal....although not foul smelling. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is graint malt, light fruit, soime yeasty notes, and a bitter finish.

Oct 30, 2010
12:00:00 PM
1873 Biere du Boucanier Dark Ale Belgium Belgian Strong Ale 3.4

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

330ml bottle <br> 9.0% ABV <br> Main/Bronte LCBO Outlet (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> October 28, 2010 <br> $2.00<br> Christmas Pack of Boucanier beers <br> The beer poured a translucent brown colour with a loose bubbly brown head that lingers. The aroma is roasted malt, caramel, and yeast. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with above average carbonation. The flavour has a nice bitter finish preceded by some caramel tones and yeast, with a sourness.

Oct 29, 2010
12:00:00 PM
1874 Dark Star Espresso Stout United Kingdom Coffee Stout 3.8

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

500ml bottle <br> 4.2% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> October 28, 2010 <br> The beer pours a blackish-brown with a generous brown head. The aroma is roasted malt, coffee, chocolate, and dark fruit. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with mild carbonation. The flavour is watery, roasted malt, and dark chocolate.

Oct 28, 2010
12:00:00 PM
1875 Höss Holzar-Bier / Hoss Holzar-Bier Germany Dunkel / Dark Lager 3.8

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

500ml flip-top bottle <br> 5.2% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> October 28, 2010 <br> The beer poured a translucent dark red with a 1" tan head that lingered. The aroma was dark malt, some caramel, some licorice, and some floral hops. Grainy malt flavour, backed with some caramel hints and hops. I really enjoyed this.

Oct 28, 2010
12:00:00 PM