Beer Reviews by CYRENAICA

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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
726 Big Rock The Darcy's Poolside Grapefruit Lager Canada Light / Lite Lager 2.7

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

473ml can<br> 4.0% ABV<bv> Best Before: January 20, 2020 <br> LCBO Outlet #010 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Summerhill)<br> November 28, 2019<br> $2.60<br> The beer pours a translucent shiny yellow with a short-lived bubbly white head and plenty of effervescence. The aroma is very “Wink” like (for those who don’t know, Wink was a grapefruit flavoured soft drink in the 1970s and 80s) with some weak grains. No real hops that I can discern. The mouthfeel is light bodied, with average carbonation. The flavour is quite grainy, not a lot of grapefruit to be found. Still, add Alcool to a bottle of Wink, and this is the resulting child!

Nov 28, 2019
11:06:28 PM
727 Lake Of Bays Twilight Hour Canada Coffee Stout 3.8

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

473ml can <br> 5.5% ABV <br> Canned On: October 28, 2019 <br> LCBO Outlet #411 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Yonge / Wellesley)<br> November 30, 2019<br> $3.35<br> The beer pours a dark coca-cola colour with a thin bubbly brown head which recedes slowly to a thin ring, and laces nicely. The aroma is coffee, roasted malt, and some dark chocolate. The mouthfeel is full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is coffee, coffee, and more coffee with some hints of anise in the mix. If you like coffee, you will probably like this.

Nov 30, 2019
05:22:30 PM
728 Rainhard Brewing Sweetback's Canada Milk Stout 3.2

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

473ml can <br> 6.0% ABV <br> Canned On: November 11, 2019 <br> LCBO Outlet #411 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Yonge / Wellesley)<br> November 30, 2019<br> $3.55<br> The beer pours a very dark brownish-black with a 1” foamy cap which recedes quickly, quite sad for a stout. The aroma is roasted malt, coffee, vanilla, and that soy sauce note. No noticeable chocolate aromas for this one. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is balanced between the coffee and nutty malty notes. There is a hint of some sweetness, but it is not very strong.

Nov 30, 2019
05:23:30 PM
729 Great Lakes Brewery Shinny Pants Session Stout Canada Stout 3.0

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

473ml can <br> 4.3% ABV <br> Canned On: November 19, 2019<br> LCBO Outlet #411 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Yonge / Wellesley)<br> December 7, 2019<br> $3.00<br> The beer pours a solid black colour with a creamy short lived light brown cap. The aroma is roasted malt, light hints of coffee, and weak soy sauce and vanilla notes. I hope it tastes better than it smells. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is roasted malt, coffee, and chicoree with a weak bitter finish. For a 4.3% stout, it comes across as pretty weak.

Dec 8, 2019
01:47:08 AM
730 Big Rock Winter Spice Ale Canada Spiced Beer 3.2

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

473ml can <br> 6.0% ABV<br> Best Before: May 2, 2020 <br> LCBO Outlet # 010 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Summerhill)<br> December 9 ,2019<br> $3.50<br> The beer pours a translucent copper colour with a 1” off-white foamy head which lasts a few minutes. The aroma is nutmeg, cinnamon, grass, yeast, and earthy hops. There are some off aromas as well such as sweat and wet cardboard. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grainy malt and spices up front with a weak bitter hop finish

Dec 9, 2019
09:32:09 AM
731 Left Field Brewery Blackburne Imperial Stout Canada Imperial Stout 4.0

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

355ml can<br> 9.7% ABV <br> Canned On: October 3, 2019<br> LCBO Outlet # 010 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Summerhill)<br> December 9, 2019<br> $3.98<br> The beer pours a translucent coca-cola colour when held to strong white light with a creamy generous light brown head which lasts. The aroma is roasted malt, coffee, vanilla, and soy sauce. The moutrhfeel is full bodied, creamy and chalky, with average carbonation. The flavour is roasted malt, coffee, and vanilla with a bitter finish. Very drinkable.

Dec 9, 2019
09:41:09 AM
732 Left Field Brewery Bricks + Mortar Canada Porter 3.3

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

355ml can<br> 6.0% ABV<br> Canned On: October 2, 2019<br> LCBO Outlet # 010 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Summerhill)<br> December 14, 2019<br> $3.98<br> The beer pours a coca-cola colour with a thin creamy brown head that doesn’t last very long. The aroma is roasted malt, soy sauce, weak coffee, and anise. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied, chalky, and with average carbonation. The flavour is bitter coffee, dark chocolate, and some nutty tones. Like the ‘Sweet Spot’ I find this to be a bit bitter for my liking.

Dec 15, 2019
01:46:15 AM
733 Caledon Hills Deadly Dark Canada Dunkel / Dark Lager 3.7

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

473ml can <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Canned On: November 3, 2019<br> LCBO Outlet #010 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Summerhill)<br> December 20, 2019<br> $3.20<br> The beer pours a translucent mahogany colour with a generous brown cap which quickly recedes to a thin rocky film on the surface. The aroma is roasted malt, light chocolate, light caramel, and earthy hops. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied, slightly creamy, with average carbonation. The flavour is balanced nicely between the slightly sweet chocolatey malt character and the bitter hop finish. Another sold lager from Caledon Hills.

Dec 21, 2019
11:23:21 PM
734 Henderson Brewing / Jacobsen Nordic Lager Canada Pale Lager 3.4

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

473ml can<br> 5.2% ABV <br> Canned On: November 4, 2019<br> LCBO Outlet #0457 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Yonge / Eglinton)<br> December 21, 2019<br> $3.25<br> The beer pours a translucent red-tinged gold colour with a bubbly off-white head which lasts a few minutes. The aroma is cereal grains and herbal hops. Maybe Angelica root has no odour. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with above average carbonation. The flavour is grainy malt, some tart spiciness, and weakly bitter finish. The tart spiciness lingers for a long while after the beer is finished.

Dec 22, 2019
12:21:22 PM
735 Cowbell Brewing Kelly's Contraption Canada Hefeweizen 2.8

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

473ml <br> 5.0% ABV<br> Canned On: August 20, 2019<br> LCBO Outlet #010 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Summerhill)<br> December 27, 2019<br> $3.25<br> The beer pours a hazed orange gold colour with a generous bubbly cap which lasts less than a minute. The aroma is wheat, citrus, bubble gum, and tropical fruit. An interesting aroma for an old world style. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is wheat, tart tropical fruit notes, and light spices. Not great, but refreshing.

Dec 27, 2019
08:43:27 AM
736 Cowbell Brewing McNall's Mission Canada Brown Ale 3.6

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

473ml <br> 4.8% ABV <br> Canned On: October 12, 2019<br> LCBO Outlet #010 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Summerhill)<br> December 27, 2019<br> $3.25<br> The beer pours a dark copper colour with brown edges and a light tan coloured head. The head lasts a few minutes. The aroma is roasted malt, fresh bread, light coffee, and herbal hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is nutty malt, hints of coffee and chocolate, and a decent bitter finish. Quite enjoyable.

Dec 27, 2019
09:11:27 AM
737 Collingwood Brewery FreeStyle Series: Winter Stout Canada Oatmeal Stout 3.1

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

473ml can <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Canned On: December 9, 2019<br> LCBO Outlet #010 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Summerhill)<br> November 16, 2019<br> $3.40<br> The beer pours a solid coca-colour with a hugely generous dark brown head which quickly recedes to a 1” creamy cap. Good lacing. Aroma is roasted malt, dark chocolate, vanilla, and light spices. The mouthfeel is thin to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is roasted malt, light coffee and chocolate notes, with a peppery spicy finish.

Dec 27, 2019
10:08:27 AM
738 Beau's All Natural David's Tea London Fog Canada Ale 3.7

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

473ml can <br> 5.3%<br> Canned On: October 21, 2019 <br> LCBO Outlet #010 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Summerhill)<br> December 30, 2019<br> $3.65<br> The beer pours a very hazed dark gold with plenty of effervescence supporting a half inch off white cap which sticks around. The aroma is grass, herbal hops, cream, and light fruit. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is where the team comes through. The flavour is grainy malt, tea, light cream, and weak apple tones. Not much bitterness in the finish.

Dec 30, 2019
11:18:30 PM
739 MacLean's Lazy Hazy IPAzy Canada IPA 3.4

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

473ml can<br> 4.8% ABV<br> Best Before: February 5, 2020<br> LCBO Outlet #457 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Yonge / Eglinton)<br> December 31, 2019<br> $3.25<br> The beer pours a very hazy orange-gold with a huge white bubbly head which doesn’t last very long. The aroma is stale grains, tropical citrus, and herbal hops. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is fruity of front with hints of papaya and passion fruit, and the finish is more grapefruit. Not a bad beer but not something I would try again.

Dec 31, 2019
09:06:31 AM
740 Left Field Brewery Go-Ahead Raspberry Hibiscus Gose Canada Gose 3.2

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

355ml can <br> 5.2% ABV <br> Canned On: October 16, 2019<br> LCBO Outlet #457 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Yonge / Eglinton)<br> December 31, 2019<br> $3.75<br> The beer pours a translucent rust colour with absolutely no head, although there is a white ring around the edges. The aroma is sour grains, tart raspberries, and light yeast. No hints of hibiscus. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is tart raspberries, light yeast, and grains. The tartness is mild compared to other goses I’ve tried.

Dec 31, 2019
10:09:31 AM
741 Grenadier Brewing Premium Lager Canada Lager 3.1

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

473ml can <br> 6.0% ABV <br> LCBO Outlet #0457 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Yonge / Eglinton)<br> January 11, 2019<br> $2.95<br> The first new beer of 2020. It pours a translucent light gold colour, with a short lived bubbly head that clings to the side while supported by ample effervescence. Aroma is cereal malt, light floral notes, and some light spicy notes in the mix. The mouthfeel was medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grainy malt with a mild bitter finish. Nothing outstanding, just a North American style lager.

Jan 12, 2020
12:30:12 PM
742 Moosehead Small Batch 0008: Irish Red Ale Canada Irish Ale 3.7

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

473ml can <br> 4.8% ABV <br> Canned On: August 8, 2019<br> LCBO Outlet #0457 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Yonge / Eglinton)<br> January 16, 2020<br> $3.10<br> The beer pours a translucent copper colour with a generous foamy off-white head which lasts quite a while and provides some decent lacing. The aroma is caramel, grass, yeast, and herbal hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The dominant flavour is definitely the caramel with some hints of molasses, grass, and a nice bitter hoppy finish that lingers on the back of the tongue for a minute or two. The caramel and molasses sweetness is nicely balanced by the finishing bitterness.

Jan 16, 2020
10:58:16 AM
743 Nickel Brook Reserve Series Glory & Gold Canada Old Ale 3.0

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

500ml bottle<br> 9.50% ABV <br> Bottled On: November 24, 2017<br> LCBO Outlet #0457 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Yonge / Eglinton)<br> January 16, 2020<br> $9.95<br> The beer pours a translucent dark crimson colour with a light tan foamy head which leaves quite a bit of lacing. The aroma is tart fruit and bourbon. So far, not so good. There are also hints of burnt wood, vanilla, grains, and caramel. The mouthfeel is thin to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour starts out with notes of alcohol and tart fruit, and finishes with an oily wood flavour on the tongue. I’m not a fan.

Jan 16, 2020
11:26:16 AM
744 Orléans Brewing Kölsch Me Ousside Canada Kölsch 3.7

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

473ml can <br> 4.8% ABV <br> Canned On: June 17, 2019<br> LCBO Outlet #0457 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Yonge / Eglinton)<br> January 25, 2020<br> $3.20<br> The beer pours a lightly hazed straw gold with a generous white cap which disappears within 3 minutes. The aroma is light spice, musty hops, grass, and weak citrus notes. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grains, light spice, and a good bitter hoppy finish. Nicely done.

Jan 25, 2020
11:47:25 PM
745 Garrison Ol’ Fog Burner Canada English Barleywine 3.9

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

650ml bottle <br> 10.1% ABV <br> Bottled On: October 3, 2019 <br> LCBO Outlet #0457 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Yonge / Eglinton)<br> January 29, 2020<br> $11.95<br> The beer pours a translucent light rust colour with a thin tan coloured film for a head. The aroma is dark fruits, caramel, herbal hops, and molasses. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is caramel and molasses with a definite bitter hop finish. It’s a cold night this evening and one can feel the alcohol as it goes down the hatch, which tonight, is quite comforting.

Jan 29, 2020
09:36:29 AM
746 Common Good / Society of Lady Beer Drinkers Star Appeel Canada Spiced Beer 3.6

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

12oz draught <br> 5.0% ABV <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> January 31, 2020 <br> $7.50<br> The beer poured a solid dark brown, almosnt black, with a creamy half inch tan coloured head that provided good lacing. The aroma was roasted malt, coffee, herbal hops, and licorice.....black licorice. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was similar to the aroma with strong flavours of roasted malt and dark chocolate and the licorice hiding in the background. Better than I thought it would be.

Jan 31, 2020
04:54:31 PM
747 Great Lakes Brewery Chocolate Covered Things Canada Abbey Dubbel 3.7

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

12oz draught <br> 6.4% ABV <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> January 31, 2020 <br> $7.50<br> The beer pours a translucent mahogany colour with a half inch creamy light brown head. The aroma was tart fruit, chocolate, yeast, and weak hints of musty hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with above average carbonation. The flavour was candy chocolate, like chocolate ice cream, and tart cherry. It tasted like smethng I woud have eaten as a child. I enjoyed it more than I should have.

Jan 31, 2020
05:02:31 PM
748 Big Rig Midnight Kissed My Cow (Habanero and Cold Brew) Canada Milk Stout 3.5

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

12oz draught<br> 5.6% ABV <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> January 31, 2020<br> $7.50<br> The beer poured a solid black colour with a thin brown ring for a head. The aroma is roasted malt, light notes of vanilla and coffee, and a weak hint of peppers. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is ALL habanero peppers. If you like your beer spicy, this is the beer for you. If not, stay away. The initial flavour is chocolate, but that quickly gives way to the spicy hot pepper feel (and flavour).

Feb 1, 2020
11:38:01 PM
749 Collective Arts Collective Project: IPA No. 012 Canada IPA 3.5

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

473ml can <br> 4.9% Abv <br> Canned On: Decembert 10, 2019<br> LCBO Outlet #483 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Royal Bank Plaza)<br> February 12, 2020<br> $4.95<br> The beer pours a very hazy straw yellow colour with a half inch white cap which oasts a few minutes. The aroma is pineapple and papaya, light grains, and herbal hops. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is tropical fruit juice, grains, and a weak bitter hop finish. A pretty good beer.

Feb 12, 2020
09:34:12 AM
750 Bellwoods Jelly King Canada Wild Ale 3.3

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

500ml bottle <br> 5.6% ABV <br> Bottled on: December 30, 2019<br> LCBO Outlet #483 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Royal Bank Plaza)<br> February 15, 2020<br> $6.50<br> The beer pours a hazed light gold colour with a long lasting half inch white head which leaves a lot of rocky lacing. The aroma is tart fruit with lots of grassy notes and citrus - almost a lemon danish aroma. Mouthfeel is thin to medium bodied with above average carbonation. The flavour is quite tart, a definite puckering beer. Definitely taste a lot of lemon with the grass notes in the backgroud

Feb 16, 2020
12:02:16 PM