Beer Reviews by CYRENAICA
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376 | Hockley Valley Dark | Canada | Brown Ale | 4.0
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 473ml can <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 7, 2008 <br> The beer poured a very dark translucent brown, with some reddish hints. The head was tan coloured, and lasted. The aroma was roasted malt, chocolate, and toffee. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, creamy, with a sour hint. The flavour was roasted malt, dry cocoa, and a little bit of sourness and bitterness covering the tongue. |
Jun 7, 2008 02:49:07 PM |
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377 | Durham ESB | Canada | Extra Special Bitter | 3.6
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 20oz draught <br> 5.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on June 23, 2008 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a translucent reddish brown with a creamy tan coloured head which lasted. The aroma was a little bit of grainy maly with some floral hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, and lightly carbonated. The flavour is mildly hoppy with a nice bitter finish. Very drinkable. |
Jun 24, 2008 12:37:24 PM |
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378 | Old Credit Pale Pilsner | Canada | Bohemian / Czech Pilsener | 3.0
Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 680ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 5, 2008 <br> The beer poured a translucent orange-hued gold with a 2cm white bubbly head that stuck around a while. The aroma was primarily grainy malt with a little hoppish hint. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, and mildy carbonated. The flavour was a nice balance between the malt and a hoppy finish. A decent beer. |
Jul 5, 2008 12:35:05 PM |
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379 | Mill Street Stock Ale | Canada | Blonde Ale | 2.3
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 4 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 4 341ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on July 11, 2008 at “Smokeless Joe’s” in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a medium gold in colour, translucent, with a thin white head. The aroma was malty, with some milky tones backing it up. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, slightly creamy, and medium carbonated. The flavour was malt, milk/cream, and biscuity tastes. |
Jul 12, 2008 01:56:12 PM |
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380 | Durham Hop Addict | Canada | IPA | 3.8
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 7 500ml draught <br> 5.0% ABV <br> The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 22, 2008 <br> The beer was a translucent reddish-gold with a thin white head. The aroma was primarily floral hops with smidgen of malt. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, medium carbonated, and bitter on the tongue. The flavour was grapefruity hops, some peppery hints, and a little malt. |
Jul 22, 2008 06:58:22 PM |
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381 | King Brewery Pilsner | Canada | Bohemian / Czech Pilsener | 2.9
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5 500ml draught <br> 4.8% ABV <br> The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 22, 2008 <br> $6.50<br> The beer was translucent, gold in colour, and had a thin white head. The aroma was biscuity malt, with a small amount of hoppy floralness. The mouthfeel was crisp, medium bodied, with medium carbonation. The flavour was grainy malt, a little fruity sweetness, and a small hoppish finish. |
Jul 22, 2008 09:07:22 PM |
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382 | Labatt Lucky Lager | Canada | Pale Lager | 1.0
Aroma: 2 | Appearance: 2 | Mouthfeel: 2 | Flavor: 2 | Overall: 2 473ml can <br> 4.8% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 26, 1998 <br> This is probably one of the palest beers I have ever seen. It is a very translucent yello with almost no head. The aroma is vomit. The mouthfeel is watery, thin bodied, and highly carbonated (40 minutes after pouring, there is still effervescence in the glass). The taste is very grainy and not much else. Only Milwaukee's Best has been worse. |
Jul 26, 2008 03:19:26 PM |
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383 | Amsterdam Framboise | Canada | Fruit Beer | 3.8
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 August 1, 2008 <br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 12oz draught <br> 6.5% ABV <br> $0.00 <br> The beer poured a deep semi-translucent red with a thick pink head. The aroma was raspberry with a malt hint. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, and highly carbonated. The flavour was sour raspberry, and a little grainy malt. |
Apr 9, 2022 02:55:11 PM |
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384 | Nickel Brook Special Edition Spring Bock | Canada | Bock | 3.2
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 6 2008 Edition <br> 341 ml bottle <br> 6.2% ABV <br> I tried this beer on August 26, 2008 at “Smokeless Joe’s” in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a reddish brown with a thin white head. The aroma was sweet malt. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, aith medium carbonation. The flavour was sweet malt, with a definite bitterness in the finish. A good beer, but not a great beer. |
Aug 26, 2008 07:57:26 PM |
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385 | Old Credit Amber | Canada | Amber Ale | 2.7
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 3 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5 680ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> September 5, 2008 <br> The beer poured a beautiful translucent red colour with a thin foamy tan coloured cap that stuck around a while. The aroma is weak with some floral hoppy tones. The mouthfeel is medium bodied and amply carbonated. The flavour is dry roasted malt, with a little bit of a hoppish bitterness in the finish. Okay, but far from outstanding. |
Sep 5, 2008 11:17:05 AM |
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386 | Unibroue Blanche de Chambly | Canada | Witbier | 4.2
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 8 September 5, 2008 <br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte)<br> 750ml bottle <BR> 5.0% ABV <br> $5.00<br> The beer poured a hazy golden colour, with ample effervescence, and a white head. The aroma was wheat malt, with citrusy tones. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, and mildy carbonated. The flavour was wheat, sweet fruit tones such as pear, and a little bit of the famed Unibroue yeast flavour. |
Apr 16, 2022 02:42:27 PM |
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387 | Great Lakes Brewery Pumpkin Ale | Canada | Spiced Beer | 3.3
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 650ml bottle <br> 5.5% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> September 30, 2008<br> The beer poured a translucent orangy-gold with a thin light brown head that lingered. The aroma was weakly pumpkin-like, with some grassy malts, and cinnamon. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was malty, but there was a hint of pumpkin, and more than a hint of cinnamon. |
Sep 30, 2008 11:11:30 AM |
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388 | MacLay's Traditional Pale Ale | Canada | English Pale Ale | 1.1
Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 2 | Mouthfeel: 2 | Flavor: 2 | Overall: 2 473ml can <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> September 30, 2008 <br> Brewed under license in Canada by Sleeman's Maritime Beer Company facility <br> The beer poured a translucent pale yellow colour with a very generous white bubbly head that quickly disappeared. The aroma was weakly grainy malt with no other noticable odours. The mouthfeel was weak-bodied, watery, with a lot of carbonation. The flavour was pretty skunky, with an acidic bitterness and not much else. The beer went down faster than a glass of orange Kool-Aid. |
Sep 30, 2008 12:17:30 PM |
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389 | Creemore Springs UrBock | Canada | Bock | 4.2
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 341ml bottle <br> 6.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> October 10, 2008 <br> The beer poured a translucent dark red, with brownish hints, and little or no head. The aroma was sweet malt, with a hint of hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is sweet dark malt, some chocolatey tones, and a little hoppish bitterness. |
Oct 10, 2008 01:32:10 PM |
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390 | Amsterdam Oktoberfest Rauchbier | Canada | Rauchbier | 4.2
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 8 October 21, 2008 <br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 20oz draught <br> 6.0% ABV <br> $7.10 <br> The beer pours a clear dark reddish gold with a thick creamy tan coloured head. The aroma was sweet malt, with some citrusy hints, and some smokiness. The mouthfeel was full-bodied, slightly creamy, with medium carbonation. The flavour was sweet, malty, with a dry finish. |
Apr 9, 2022 03:13:00 PM |
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391 | Trafalgar Smoked Oatmeal Stout | Canada | Oatmeal Stout | 2.4
Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 4 650ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada)<br> October 30, 2008 <br> The beers a solid brown colour with a thin light brown head. The aroma is a little smoke, a little chocolate, and a little coffee. The mouthfeel is very weak for a stout, almost watery with mild carbonation. The flavour is roasted malt, smoke, and chicoree. |
Oct 30, 2008 01:46:30 PM |
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392 | Dieu du Ciel! Grande Noirceur | Canada | Imperial Stout | 4.2
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 341ml bottle <br> 9.0% ABV (as written on the bottle) <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontario) <br> february 22, 2013 <br> The beer poured a solid black colour with a thin tan ring for a head. The aroma is roasted malt, coffee, dark chocolate, and plums. The mouthfeel is fill bodied and well carbonated. The flavour is smooth dark chocolate, coffee, and some sweet fruit. Very good, quite decadent. |
Feb 22, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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393 | Radical Road Canny Man | Canada | Scottish Ale | 3.8
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 7 750ml bottle <br> 9.1% ABV <br> RBC Plaza LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> February 23, 2013 <br> The beer pours a golden amber colour with a generous off-white head. Aroma is peat, smoke, caramel, and molasses....quite complex actually. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. Flavour is smoke and sweet malt up front with quite a bit peatiness in the finish. Not as sweet as other Scotch Ales. |
Feb 23, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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394 | Granville Island Lions Winter Ale | Canada | English Strong Ale | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 473ml can <br> 5.5% ABV <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> March 1, 2013 <br> The beer pours a translucent cherry red colour with a thin light brown foamy head. Aroma is roasted malt, vanilla, and spice. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. Flavour is sweet malt, caramel, and coffee. It does tend to get a bit sweeter as you finish it. Not bad at all. |
Mar 2, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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395 | Great Lakes Brewery 25th Anniversary Bourbon Barrel Russian Aged Imperial Stout | Canada | Imperial Stout | 3.8
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 750ml bottle <br> 11.0% ABV <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> March 2, 2013 <br> The beer pours a solid black colour with a thin tan ring for a head. The aroma was a disappointment, weak hints of roasted malt, coffee, vanilla, and bourbon. The mouthfeel was full bodied with mild carbonation. The flavour was roasted malt, coffee, chocolate and vanilla. Quite good, but not great. The barrels lended very little to the flavour. |
Mar 3, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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396 | Black Oak / C'est What Salt n Peppa | Canada | American Pale Ale | 3.6
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 550ml draught <br> 5.8% ABV <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> March 7, 2013 <br> $6.86<br> Beer pours a translucent dark copper colour with a creamy whitish head that lasts. The aroma is roasted malt, spice, caramel and citrus. Mountfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. Flavour definitely has notes of pepper and caramel, with some dim roast flavours in the mix. |
Mar 7, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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397 | Black Oak Decaf Coffee Porter | Canada | Porter | 3.6
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 550ml draught <br> 5.8% ABV <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> March 7, 2013 <br> $6.86<br> The beer pours a solid coca-cola colour with a creamy tan head that laces well. The aroma is coffee, chocolate, and raisins. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied, and medium carbonation. The flavour is cold coffee with added sugar. Quite enjoyable. |
Mar 7, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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398 | Kensington Baldwin FishEYE PA | Canada | IPA | 3.6
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 550ml draught <br> 7.0% ABV <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> March 7, 2013 <br> The beer pours a slightly hazed golden-red with a frothy light tan cap. The aroma is citrusy hops, caramel, and grass. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with mild carbonation. Flavour is grapefruit, light caramel, and some grainy notes. Very nice, but missing the hop bite. |
Mar 7, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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399 | Lake Of Bays Spring Maple Belgian Ale | Canada | Belgian Ale | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 750ml bottle <br> 7.0% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> March 9, 2013 <br> The beer pours a hazed light gold colour with almost no head. The aroma definitely has maple in it, fruit, yeast and grains. Mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with mild carbonation. The flavour is yeast, grains, and light fruits. Quite refreshing, moreso than flavourful. |
Mar 9, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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400 | Great Lakes Brewery / C'est What 1988 Russian Imperial Stout | Canada | Imperial Stout | 3.8
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7 550ml draught <br> 8.5% ABV <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> March 14, 2013 <br> The beer was poured a coca-cola black colour with a thin tan ring for a head. The aroma was vanilla, coffee, chocolate, and dark fruit. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with mild carbonation. The flavour was on the sweet for a Russisan Imperial Stout. Vanilla and chocolate dominate the flavour with latent coffee hints. |
Mar 14, 2013 12:00:00 PM |