Beer Reviews by CYRENAICA

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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
601 Coors Light ICED T Canada Light / Lite Lager 1.6

Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 4 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 2 | Overall: 3

473ml can <br> 4.0% ABV <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> April 9, 2012 <br> The beer poured a translucent pale gold colour with a short lived white head, and plenty of effervescence. The aroma is very similar to Sprite/7-Up with some graininess and a weak hint of tea. Certainly not enough of a tea hint to convince me it's a 'tea flavoured' beer. Mouthfeel is watery and mildly carbonated. Flavour is gross. Definitely more tea flavour than aroma. Some acidic notes, some grain, and weak citrusy sweetness. Definitely a beer to avoid.

Apr 9, 2012
12:00:00 PM
602 Trafalgar Patrick's Pick Extra Special Bitter Canada Extra Special Bitter 2.9

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

650ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on April 10, 2012 after purchasing from the Queen's Quay LCBO outlet in Toronto, Ontario. The beer pours a translucent scarlket red colour with a thin white ring for a head. The aroma is caramel malt, floral hops, and some mild fruity notes. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour contains the Trafalgar funk, some metallic hops, and off-flavoured caramel.

Apr 11, 2012
12:00:00 PM
603 Double Trouble Hops and Robbers Extra Delicious IPA Canada IPA 3.1

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

550ml draught <br> 5.6% ABV (as marked on menu) <br> I tried this beer on draught on April 13, 2012 at "C'est What" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a translucent reddish gold with a thin tan head that laced well. Aroma was caramel malt, and floral hops...not a lot of citrus. Mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. Flavour had an acidic tinge to it to go along with some sweet caramel notes, and a weak bitter finish.

Apr 13, 2012
12:00:00 PM
604 Barley Days Working Man Stout Canada Dry Stout 3.5

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

Review #800<br> 550ml draught <br> 4.5% ABV <br> C’est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> April 13, 2012<br> $6.60 <br> The beer poured a solid black colour with brown edges and a creamy brown head. Aroma was coffee, roast, and chocolate. Mouthfeel is medium bodied, better than a lot of Canadian stouts. Flavour is slightly sweet and chocolatey with ample nut and coffee notes thrown in.

Apr 13, 2012
12:00:00 PM
605 Wellington Welly One Off: Rye-It! Canada Rye Beer 3.8

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

April 19, 2012<br> C’est What (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 67 Front Street West) <br> 550ml draught <br> 5.5 ABV <br> $6.64<br> The beer poured a translucent red colour with an off-white head that laced well. The aroma was grains, citrus, and spices. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was dry, grainy, with a hint of citrusy bitterness. Quite drinkable.

Apr 15, 2022
04:17:07 PM
606 Muskoka Legendary Spring Oddity Canada Strong Ale 3.8

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

750ml bottle <br> 8.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> April 21, 2012 <br> The beer pours a translucent yellow with a white ring of a head. The aroma is yeast, light fruit, spices, and musty grains. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. Flavour is dry, with ample yeast, grain, and spicy flavours.

Apr 22, 2012
12:00:00 PM
607 Les 3 Brasseurs The Hopper Canada Blonde Ale 3.3

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

April 27, 2012<br> The 3 Brewers, Yonge Street (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> 592ml Draught<br> 4.50% ABV <br> $6.49<br> The beer was poured a translucent medium gold with a thin white short lived head. The aroma was grainy malt, yeast, floral hops, and grass. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was grains and yeast up front, with a citrusy and spicy finish. Another decent beer from The 3 Brewers, but far from stellar

Apr 12, 2024
10:49:28 PM
608 F & M StoneHammer Maple Red Canada Amber Ale 2.9

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

550ml draught <br> 5.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer in tap on May 4, 2012 at "C'est What" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a translucent cherry red colour with a thin creamy white cap that laced well. The aroma was grainy malt, floral hops, some caramel and a hint of maple. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with mild carbonation. The flavour was grainy malt, some weak sweetness, and bitter/sour aftertaste. The maple is weak, but still makes an appearance.

May 4, 2012
12:00:00 PM
609 Lake Of Bays 10 Point India Pale Ale Canada IPA 3.2

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

750ml bottle <br> 6.0% ABV <br> Atrium on Bay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> May 5, 2012 <br> I tried this beer after purchasing from the Atrium on Bay LCBO outlet in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a translucent golden red colour with a 1" rocky tan coloured head. Plenty of effervescence. The aroma is citrusy hops, yeast, spices, and grass. Not a lot of sweet malts. Mouthfeel is medium to full bodied, and medium carbonation. Flavour is kind of muted and blah....weak citrusy hops and weak malt.

May 5, 2012
12:00:00 PM
610 Unibroue Raftman Canada Smoked Ale 3.8

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

May 11, 2012<br> Beerbistro, The (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 18 King Street East)<br> 350ml draught <br> 5.5% ABV <br> $7.30 <br> The beer poured a hazy dark peach colour with a bubbly white cap. The aroma was smoked wood, dark fruits, caramel and some floral hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, slightly creamy, and medium carbonation. The flavour was smoked wood, weak malty tones, light fruit notes, and a tart finish. Not a lot of bitterness.

Apr 16, 2022
02:59:16 PM
611 Neustadt Springs The Sour Kraut Canada Lager 3.7

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

500ml draught <br> 5.7% ABV <br> The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> May 11, 2012 <br> The beer poured a hazy pale orangy-gold colour with a foamy white head and plenty of effervescence. The aroma was weak grass, sour apples, and some hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was sour berries, tart apples, dry grain and some cider-like characteristics. A very interesting brew.

May 11, 2012
12:00:00 PM
612 Rickard's Blonde Canada Bohemian / Czech Pilsener 2.6

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

473ml can <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> May 13, 2012 <br> The beer poured a translucent gold colour with a white head that disappeared quickly. The aroma is grainy malt, some metallic to9nes, and a weak floaral bouquet. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is grainy with some sour and acidic tones. A pretty decent macro.

May 14, 2012
12:00:00 PM
613 Great Lakes Brewery 25th Anniversary Robust Porter Canada Imperial Porter 3.4

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

750ml wax dipped bottle <br> 7.0% ABV <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> May 16, 2012 <br> The beer poured a solid black colour with a very brown long lasting head. The aroma was roasted malt, coffee, chocolate, and a hint of licorice. Mouthfeel was medium bodied, with mild carbonation. The flavour was bitter coffee, some sweet chocolate hints, and some licorice and molasses hints. Still, not as impressive as I hoped it would be.

May 17, 2012
12:00:00 PM
614 First Draft Barrel Aged Wheat Bock Canada Weizenbock 1.8

Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 4 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 2 | Overall: 2

550ml draught <br> 6.8% AV <br> I tried this beer on May 18, 2012 at "C'est What" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a translucent dark amber colour with a thin off-white head. The aroma was whiskey and metal. The mouthfeel was thin with medium carbonation. The flavour was very reminiscent of watered down Canadian Club. This is easily the worst tasting beer I have ever tried.

May 18, 2012
12:00:00 PM
615 Cheshire Valley Irish Red Canada Irish Ale 3.6

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

550ml draught <br> 5.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on May 18, 2012 at "C'est What" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a translucent ruby red with a light tan coloured head that laced down the glass. The aroma was grass, caramel, and some floral hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour has a little bit of smoked wood, caramel, and a nice hoppy finish'

May 18, 2012
12:00:00 PM
616 Dieu Du Ciel! Route des Épices (Spice Route) Canada Spiced Beer 3.8

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

341ml bottle <br> 5.3% ABV <br> I tried this beer on May 18, 2012 at "C'est What" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a dark brown into the tulip glass with very little head. The aroma was sweet malt, grains, and molasses, with some floral hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. the flavour was grains, pepper, molasses, and some berryish notes, followed by a bitter finish. the pepper notes, while non-existent in the aroma were very pronounced in the flavour.

May 18, 2012
12:00:00 PM
617 South River Scottish Ale (Highlander Scottish Ale) Canada Scottish Ale 3.0

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

500ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> May 21, 2012 <br> I tried this beer on May 21, 2012 after purchasing from one of the local LCBO outlets. The beer poured translucent coppery-brown colour with a thin tan coloured head. The aroma was sweet malt, molasses, caramel, and some floral hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is a disappointment. Quite metallic for a Scottish/Scotch ale

May 22, 2012
12:00:00 PM
618 Black Oak Hop Bomb Canada IPA 2.5

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

550ml cask draught <br> 5.0% ABV <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> May 25, 2012 <br> $625<br> The beer poured a translucent golden red colour with a thin white head. The aroma was weak caramel, funk, and floral hops. Definitely not a hop bomb in aroma. The mouthfeel was on the thin side with mild carbonation. The flavour was weak citrusy hops, some sweet caramel notes, and some yeast. I was hoping for a whole lot better.

May 25, 2012
12:00:00 PM
619 Tree Captivator Dopplebock Canada Doppelbock 3.8

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

650ml bottle <br> 8.0% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> May 29, 2012 <br> This is part of the Tree Brewing feature at the LCBO for May 2012. The beer poured a translucent dark brown colour with a thin white head. Aroma is roasted malt, dark fruits, bread and yeast. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with mild carbonation, and a dryness feeling. Flavour is sweet malt, some caramel and grainy notes. Not much in the way of bitterness until the very end.

May 29, 2012
12:00:00 PM
620 HogsBack Kilty Bastard Scotch Ale Canada Scottish Ale 3.9

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

550ml draught <br> 5.6% ABV <br> I tried this beer on tap on June 1, 2012 at "C'est What" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a translucent copper colour with a thin foamy medium brown head that lasted. Certainly far from the white head mentioned on the website. The aroma was sweet malt, caramel, vanilla and some floral hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was sweet malt, caramel, molasses, some yeasty notes, and a bitter finish. I enjoyed all but the aftertaste.

Jun 1, 2012
12:00:00 PM
621 Mill Street Walker's Blueberry Wheat Canada American Wheat 3.0

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

550ml draught <br> 5.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on tap on June 1, 2012 at "C'est What" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a hazy purplish red with a thin white head. The aroma was weak blueberry, some floral hops, and a weak rainy hint. Ther mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was sweet and tart blueberry flavours mixed in with some grainy malt tones. Not a lot of wheat (if any) and not a lot of complexity.

Jun 1, 2012
12:00:00 PM
622 Phillips Ginger Beer Canada Spiced Beer 3.2

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

650ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> The first Phillips beer available for sale in Ontario and part of the 2012 LCBO Summer Feature. I tried this beer on June 2, 2012 after purchasing from the King/Spadina LCBO outlet in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a translucent gold colour with a 1" off-white cap. The aroma was grainy malt and ginger. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was very gingery, reminiscent of a ginger snap, and peppery. There was some grainy malt in there as well, and not a lot of bitterness.

Jun 3, 2012
12:00:00 PM
623 Tree Raspberry Porter Canada Porter 3.1

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

650ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on June 2, 2012 after purchasing bfrom the Queen's Quay LCBO outlet in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a beautiful ruby red colour with a thin tan head. The aroma was weak, but what aroma ther was consisted of raspberry, grainy malt, and floral hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is raspberry, acidic notes, and weak yeasty notes. The worst Tree beer I've had to date.

Jun 3, 2012
12:00:00 PM
624 Great Lakes Brewery Tank Ten Series: Lake Effect IPA Canada IPA 4.1

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

550ml draught <br> 6.8% ABV <br> I tried this beer on draught on June 8, 2012 at "C'est What" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a slightly hazed medium gold with a thin creamy cap that laced well. The aroma was grainy malt, grapefruity hops, and some mango/pineapple notes. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. Flavour is very citrusy with the grapefruit hops up front, and the tropical fruit tones less pronounced, but still there.

Jun 8, 2012
12:00:00 PM
625 C'est What Coffee Porter Canada Porter 3.8

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

550ml draught &#60;br&#62; 5.9&#37; ABV &#40;as displayed on menu&#41; &#60;br&#62; C&#39;est What? &#40;Toronto, Ontario, Canada&#41;&#60;br&#62; June 8, 2012&#60;br&#62; &#36;6.65&#60;br&#62; The beer poured a solid dark brown colour with a creamy tan coloured head. The aroma was roasted malt, coffee, and dark chocolate. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with mild carbonation. The flavour was chocolate, roast, and coffee and was very smooth. A very enjoyable beer.

Jun 8, 2012
12:00:00 PM