Beer Reviews by CYRENAICA

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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
451 Hockley Valley 100 Canada Mild Ale 2.0

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 3 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 3

473ml can <br> 4.2% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> August 4, 2013<br> The beer pours a transparent gold colour with absolutely no head and a fair amount of carbonation. The aroma is grainy and phenolic in nature, and hints of cough syrup. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with above average carbonation. The flavour is metallic grains and not much else.

Aug 5, 2013
12:00:00 PM
452 Broadhead Wild Card Ale (Galaxy) Canada American Pale Ale 3.1

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

550ml draught <br> 5.0% ABV <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> August 9, 2013 <br> The beer pours a clear light copper colour with a thin white ring for a head. Aroma is citrusy hops, grains, and a funky odor. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. Flavour is grains and some citrus hoppy notes. There is a lingering bitter taste on the back of the tongue.

Aug 9, 2013
12:00:00 PM
453 Kensington Fruit Stand Watermelon Wheat Canada American Wheat 3.3

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

550ml draught <br> 5.0% ABV <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Ontario)<br> August 9, 2013 <br> The beer pours a lightly hazed light gold with a 1" frothy white cap on top. Aroma is spices, wheat, and light fruit, although no real watermelon scent. Mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. Flavour is grainy with a definite watermelon sense. Quite refreshing on a hot lazy Friday afternoon.

Aug 9, 2013
12:00:00 PM
454 Amsterdam De Wallen Canada Wild Ale 3.7

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

August 13, 2013 <br> Queen’s Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> 330ml Bottle <br> 6.5% ABV <br> $5.95 <br> The beer pours a hazed copper red colour with a thin white ring for a head. Aroma is funk, tart raspberries, and vinegar. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with above average carbonation. Flavour is tart fruit with a sweet fruitiness in the background. Lots of funk in the mix as well.

Apr 9, 2022
02:47:14 PM
455 Unibroue L'Éphémère Cerises (Unibroue L'Éphémère Cherry) Canada Fruit Beer 3.6

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

August 16, 2013 <br> LCBO Outlet #217 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Queen’s Quay)<br> 750ml bottle <br> 5.5% ABV <br> $6.95<br> The beer pours a hazed cherry-red hued gold, which a long lasting white head and plenty of effervescence.. Aroma is tart cherries, yeast, and funk. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with above average carbonation. Flavour is cherry, yeast, and barnyard notes.

Apr 16, 2022
02:52:51 PM
456 Nickel Brook Naughty Neighbour Pale Ale Canada American Pale Ale 3.4

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

550ml draught <br> 4.9% ABV <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> August 25, 2013 <br> The beer poured a slightly hazed medium gold colour with a generous off-white cap that lasted a while. The aroma was weak pine, strong citrus, and grass. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was citrusy hops up front, weak caramel and fruit notes, and a bitter finish.

Aug 25, 2013
12:00:00 PM
457 First Draft Butler's Bitter Canada Bitter 2.4

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 4 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 4

650ml bottle <br> 4.4% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> September 4, 2013 <br> The beer pours a translucent cherry red colour with a thing light tan cap that lasts a while (which is surprising given the brewery). The aroma is light grains, caramel, and skunky hops. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is caramel, sweet grains, and metal.

Sep 4, 2013
12:00:00 PM
458 Beer Academy St. John Marzen Canada Marzen / Oktoberfest 3.4

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

625ml bottle<br> 6.2% ABV<br> Six Pints Brewing/Beer Academy (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> Bottled on September 16, 2013<br> September 20, 2013<br> $6.06<br> So, this is what a 4 day old beer tastes like. The beer pours a translucent golden copper colour with a thin white head. Aroma is yeast, grains, and some hops. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. Flavour is toasty grains, hops, and a slight hint of caramel. Very drinkable

Sep 21, 2013
12:00:00 PM
459 Beer Academy Imperial Golden Ale Canada Strong Ale 3.1

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

625ml bottle <br> 5.8% ABV <br> Six Pints Brewing/Beer Academy (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> Bottled on June 13, 2013 <br> July 27, 2013 <br> $6.58<br> The beer poured a hazed golden-brown with a generoud tan coloured head. The aroma was wheat, citrus, banana, and spices. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with mild carbonation. The flavour was slightly sweet wheat malt, some spices, and a definite hoppy finish.

Sep 22, 2013
12:00:00 PM
460 Beau's All Natural Wild Oats Series No. 12: Two Weeks Notice - German Porter Canada Porter 3.6

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

600ml bottle <br> 6.0% ABV <br> Royal Bank Plaza LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> September 23, 2013 <br> $5.90<br> The beer pours a coca-cola brown colour with a dark brown bubbly head. The aroma is roasted malt, chocolate, coffee, and hints of vanilla. The mouthfeel is medium-full with medium carbonation. The flavour is coffee, molasses, dark fruit, and chocolate.

Sep 24, 2013
12:00:00 PM
461 Vancouver Island Sea Dog Amber Ale Canada Amber Ale 3.6

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

September 24, 2013 <br> LCBO Outlet #483B (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Royal Bank Plaza)<br> 341ml bottle <br> 5.2% ABV <br> $2.24<br> The beer pours a translucent dark amber colour with a thin tad head. Aroma is sweet malt, molasses, and grains. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is on the sweet malt with dark fruit, molasses, and grains.

Apr 16, 2022
02:05:40 PM
462 Lighthouse Switchback IPA Canada IPA 3.3

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

355ml bottle <br> 6.5% ABV <br> Royal Bank Plaza LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> September 24, 2013 <br> Part of the BC Craft Brewers Guild Natural Selections 6-pack currently available at the LCBO. The beer pours a clear gold colour with a thin show white head and plenty of effervescence. The aroma is grapefruit, pine, and grass. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grass, weak grapefruit, and vegetables.

Sep 25, 2013
12:00:00 PM
463 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
464 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
465 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
466 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
467 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
468 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
469 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
470 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
471 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
472 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
473 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
474 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
475 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