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

June 21, 2007<br> The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> 375ml bottle <br> 4.50% ABV <br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $15.35<br> My particular beer was a Liefmans Frambozenbier, 375ml, 4.5% abv, and wrapped in a paper wrapper. This poured a beautiful maroon colour right out of the bottle with a beautiful raspberry aroma. The mouthfeel was crisp with some carbonation on the tongue. The beer started with a malty flavour with a lot of raspberry in it and finished with a crisp taste with a hint of raspberry. A truly wonderful experience for a fruit beer

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

June 21, 2007 The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> 330ml bottle <br> 8.70% ABV <br> $10.60<br> The aroma was malty and the beer was a golden colour. The first mouthfeel provided a soapy taste to it. Future tastes provided less soap and a clove/nutmeg taste. Overall I was pleasantly surprised as the higher alcohol content wasn't as evident as I thought it would be.

Aroma: 10 | Appearance: 10 | Mouthfeel: 10 | Flavor: 10 | Overall: 10

July 11, 2007<br> Bar Volo (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> 330ml bottle <br> 10.5% ABV <br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $11.80<br> I was very nervous about trying this....high alcohol content, dark brown, yada yada yaada. Well, try it I did. It poured a dark brown into the glass with a small head that lasted throughout the entire beer. The aroma was thick with bread and hops, and some fruit. It was silky smooth on the tongue with a full-bodied feel. The taste.........unlike any beer I've tasted before. There was bread, and malt...and hops. The alcohol was not noticeable on the tongue.....but I felt it going down....and this is one damn fine beer!

Aroma: 10 | Appearance: 10 | Mouthfeel: 10 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9

July 12, 2007<br> The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> 330ml bottle<br> 11.30% ABV <br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $16.50<br> Unfortunately I can't rate it as high as the St. Bernardus Abt 12 I had last night. Maybe had I tried them in the reverse order things may have been different. Anyway, this poured a dark reddish-brown with a small head (the first contrast with SS). The head disappeared rather quickly. The aroma was very similar with robust bread and malt tones as well as plums. It felt great on the tongue with a full-bodied feel. As for the taste, I'm not sure where it failed when compared to the SB, but it just failed to measure up. Possibly the higher alcohol content which I noticed more in this brew.

Aroma: 10 | Appearance: 10 | Mouthfeel: 10 | Flavor: 10 | Overall: 10

July 16, 2007<br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 330ml bottle<br> 9.00% ABV <br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $11.80<br> I loved the label.........I'm not a religious person, but the label was beautiful. Anyway, the beer poured a dark brown into the glass with a half inch head that lasted throughout the experience. The aroma was very yeasty with some hints of pears. It was silky smoth and full-bodied on the tongue with hints of carbonation. The flavour was outstanding...malty, yeasty, with a tinge of sweetness. Just a smidgen below the St. Bernardus Abt 12.........but not much.

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

July 23, 2007<br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 330ml bottle<br> 6.90% ABV <br> Bottled On: November 16, 2006<br> $13.00<br> The beer poured a cloudy brownish gold with a head that lasted through the entire trappist glass. The carbonation was very evident in the glass. The aroma was spicy and fruity, not as yeasty as an Abbey Quadrupel. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied with medium carbonation. The taste was not to my liking. The upfront taste was alright, but there was a lime-like bitterness on the back of the tongue. A very good beer, but not a great beer for me.<br> <br> <br> Re-Rated on May 28, 2008 with no changes.

Aroma: 10 | Appearance: 10 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9

July 27, 2007 <br> The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada - 18 King Street East) <br> 330ml bottle <br> 9.0% ABV <br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $11.40<br> The beer poured a deep dark brown into the Chimay glass with a generous off-white head that didn't last near as long as some other Trappists I've tried. The aroma is full of malt and yeast, with a tinge of sweetness. The mouthfeel was full-bodied with a champagne like carbonation feel. The flavour was a combination of malts and fruits. A very good beer.

Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 9

August 7, 2007<br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 330ml bottle<br> 8.10% ABV<br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $9.95<br> The beer was poured into a tulip and was a beautiful golden colour with a huge loose rocky white head that lasted longer than the beer. The aroma was hints of malt and some spice. The mouthfeel was light but with heavy heavy carbonation. The taste was slightly citrusy with a bitter aftertaste.

Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 10 | Overall: 10

August 10, 2007<br> Esplanade Bier Markt (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 58 The Esplanade)<br> 330ml bottle <br> 10.00% ABV<br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $9.90<br> The beer was poured into a glass with a small white head that dissipated quickly. The beer was a cloudy orange-brown colour. The aroma was a strong yeasty aroma with some perfumy florals. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied with a fair amount of carbonation. The taste has hints of malt and bread with no bitterness whatsoever.

Aroma: 10 | Appearance: 10 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 10 | Overall: 10

August 10, 2007<br> Esplanade Bier Markt (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 58 The Esplanade)<br> 330ml bottle <br> 8.00% ABV<br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $9.25<br> The beer was a cloudy brown in colour with a short lasting off-white head. The aroma was very yeasty with some spicy tinges in the background. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with a fair amount of carbonation while the flavour was full of yeast and wet bread. Another fine product from St. Bernardus!

Aroma: 10 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 10 | Flavor: 10 | Overall: 10

August 21, 2007<br> The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada - 18 King Street East) <br> 330ml bottle<br> 9.50% ABV <br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $10.90<br> The beer poured a murky gold colour into a chalice glass with a thin white head that dissipated quickly. The aroma was very yeasty, with some malt and cloves. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, and slightly champagne in nature. The flavour was that of yeast, malt, and cloves with a dry finish.

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

August 30, 2007<br> Houston’s Steak and Ribs (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 33 Yonge Street)<br> 20oz draught <br> 5.00% ABV<br<br> Kegged On: Unknown<br> $7.95<br> The beer was a hazy yellow colour with a very white head that persisted throughout the experience. The aroma was a combination of wheat and malt. The mouthfeel was slightly carbonated with some medium-bodiedness. The flavour was wheaty with hints of malt. A good beer, but not a great beer.

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

Belgium<br> September 13, 2007<br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 330ml bottle<br> 8.00% ABV <br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $10.00<br> The beer pours a hazy golden brown with a large generous whitish head. The aroma is a combination of malt, and fruits. I was expecting yeast, it was not there. The mouthfeel is medium-bodied, crisp, with high carbonation. The flavour is malty with some bready flavours.

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

September 14, 2007<br> The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada - 18 King Street East) <br> 330ml bottle <br> 8.40% ABV<br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $11.95<br> The beer pours a hazy gold colour with a large fluffy white head that lingers throughout. A high amount of effervescent can be seen. The aroma iss surprisingly hoppy and perfumey and has floral tones. The mouthfeel is medium-bodied with high carbonation. The flavour is malty with some citrus hints, peppery spices, and licorice.

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

October 27, 2007<br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte) <br> 330ml bottle<br> 5.50% ABV<br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $2.15<br> The beer pours a nice dark brown into the glass with a 1cm tannish head. The aroma is slightly sour with some nut hints. The mouthfeel is medium and sour to the tongue with some mild carbonation. The flavour is sour with some malt tones mixed in.

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

November 1, 2024<br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 330ml ceramic bottle<br> 6.90% ABV <br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $8.95<br> The beer pours a dark reddish brown colour with a thick, fluffy, off-white head that lingers. The aroma is a combination of malt, yeast, and subtle hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied, with mild carbonation. The flavour is yeasty with some malt in the background.

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

November 15, 2007<br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 375ml ceramic bottle<br> 4.50% ABV <br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $14.95<br> The beer pours a nice red into the glass with a huge frothy white head that did not want to go away. The aroma is heavy on the raspberry. The mouthfeel is medium-bodied, and heavily carbonated............but not quite champagne-like. The flavour is that of a small amount of hops combined with a lot of raspberries.

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

November 25, 2007<br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte) <br> 375ml wrapped bottle<br> 6.00% ABV<br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $4.95<br> Bottle wrapper says 'Leifman's Kriekbier, biere aux cerises, 6% alc./vol'. <br> The beer is a beautiful ruby red in colour with a medium sized tan coloured head. The aroma is sour cherries and not much else. The mouthfeel is puckering, full-bodied, slightly creamy and champagny. The flavour is powerfully sour cherries, and a huge bite on the back of the tongue.

Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 10 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 8

December 20, 2007<br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 330ml bottle<br> 8.00% ABV <br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $9.95<br> The beer pours a dark brown into the Trappist chalice with a huge tan head that lasts throughout the beer, getting rocky as it slowly dissipates. The aroma is a mixture of yeast, malt and fruit such as plums. The mouthfeel is highly carbonated and full-bodied. The flavour is malt, with some hop bitterness.

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

December 28, 2007<br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 330ml bottle<br> 9.20% ABV <br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $12.95<br> The beer was clearly marked 9.2% as opposed to 9.3%. The beer pours a dark brown with a huge generous brown head that lasts and lasts. The aroma is very yeasty with some dark fruits and spices. The mouthfeel is full bodied with some mild carbonation. The flavour is very malty followed by some yeasty tones. A very good beer, but not as good as the '10'

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

December 28, 2007<br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 330ml bottle<br> 10.50% ABV <br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $9.95<br> The white bottle caught my eye. This beer pours a dark murky brown with a generous tan coloured head. The aroma is strongly yeasty with a fruit backdrop, possibly plums or raisins. The mouthfeel is medium bodied, and very champagny. The flavour is malty, yeasty, and slightly sour.

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

300ml draught <br> 6.5% ABV <br> The Town Crier (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> March 24, 2011 <br> The beer poured a translucent reddish-brown with a huge tan coloured head. The aroma was yeast, caramel malt, nuts, and fruit. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was sweet malt, yeast, and spices.

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

330ml bottle <br> 8.0% ABV (as written on the bottle) <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> March 14, 2011 <br> The beer poured a hazy golden yallow colour with a huge genrous rocky head into a Leffe Chalice. The aroma was yeast, grainy malt, and some floral hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, with medium-high carbonation. The flavour was bitter hops, yeast, and funk.

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

330ml ml bottle <br> 4.5% ABV <br> The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> December 30, 2010<br> The beer poured a cloudy light gold colour with a thin white creamy head. The aroma was yeast, spices, grainy malt, and citrus. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was rather bland with citrus and yeast dominating the malt.

Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 10 | Overall: 9

330ml bottle <br> 9.5% ABV (as written on the bottle) <br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> December 15, 2010 <br> $12.95<br> The beer poured a translucent reddish-brown (when held to the light) with a huge genrous foamy light brown head that lasted long after the beer did. The aroma was dark caramel malt, candy sugar, plums, and yeast. The mouthfeel was full-bodied with ample carbonation. The flavour was sweet malt, candy sugar, yeast, dark fruit.....and a nice bitter finish. An excellent beer.