Beer Reviews by CYRENAICA
# | Beer | Origin | Style | Score | Date | |
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951 | Les Trois Mousquetaires Barleywine Américain Grand Cuvée | Canada | American Barleywine | 3.5
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 7 750ml bottle <br> 10.0% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> February 19, 2015 <br> The beer pours a rusty copper colour, hazy, with a long lasting rocky lighjt tan coloured cap. The aroma is dark fruit, caramel, and citrus. The mouthfeel is medium-full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is caramel and citrus, and not very well balanced |
Feb 19, 2015 12:00:00 PM | |
952 | Alexander Keith's Hop Series: Saphir | Canada | American Pale Ale | 2.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 4 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 4 473ml can <br> 5.5% <br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte) <br> February 25, 2015 <br> $2.65 <br> The beer pours a translucent light copper colour with a 1" bubbly tan head which lasts only a few minutes. The aroma is wet metal, weak caramel, and grass. The mouthfeel is weak to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is burnt caramel, weak acidic tones, and grains. The worst of the Alexander Keith Hop series ales by far! |
Nov 14, 2020 06:35:47 PM | |
953 | Innocente Fling | Canada | Blonde Ale | 2.3
Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 4 550ml draught <br> 5.7% ABV <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> February 5, 2015 <br> The beer poured a translucent metallic gold with a thin white film for a head that disappeared quickly. The aroma was fruity with grains and weak spices in the mix. The mouthfeel was thin bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was grainy with hints of yeast and light fruit. I was unable to get into this one. |
Feb 28, 2015 12:00:00 PM | |
954 | Lake Of Bays NHL Alumni Signature Series: Terrible Ted Red | Canada | Saison | 2.9
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5 750ml bottle <br> 6.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> March 6, 2015 <br> The beer pours a transclucent copper colour with a thin tan ring for a head. The aroma is yeast, vinegar, and grains. The mouthfeel is thin to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is sour grains, yeast, and weak hops. The toffee/caramel flavouring is missing in this bottle. |
Mar 7, 2015 12:00:00 PM | |
955 | Amsterdam Cruiser All Day Pale Ale | Canada | American Pale Ale | 3.3
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 7 March 16, 2015 <br> LCBO # 255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte) <br> 355ml bottle <br> 4.9% ABV <br> $2.28 <br> The beer pours a golden orange colour with a rocky off-white head and plenty of effervescence. The aroma is tropical fruit and fresh baked bread. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is tropical fruit, some grapefruit, and some bitter lemon rind notes in the finish. Taste profile kills what could have been a great session ale. |
Apr 9, 2022 02:48:03 PM | |
956 | Coors Altitude | Canada | Strong Lager | 1.8
Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 4 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 3 473ml aluminum bottle <br> 6.4% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> March 16, 2015 <br> The beer pours a clear light gold colour with absolutely no head and high effervescence. The aroma is corn, and acidic notes. The mouthfeel is weak to medium bodied with below average carbonation. The flavour is sweet grains and alcohol. Amazing how North American macro lagers taste like alcohol bombs at 5.5% or above yet breweries in Belgium can hide alcohol well above 10%. |
Mar 16, 2015 12:00:00 PM | |
957 | Stone City Ales 12 Star Session Ale | Canada | IPA | 2.8
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5 18oz draught <br> 4.8% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> March 31, 2015 <br> The beer poured a hazed medium gold colour with a white head. The aroma was weak piney notes, citrus, and grainy malt. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was weak citrus, yeast, and grainy malt. |
Apr 6, 2015 12:00:00 PM | |
958 | Sawdust City There's No Way Of Knowing | Canada | Saison | 3.0
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 15oz draught <br> 5.5% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> March 31, 2015 <br> The beer poured a light golden colour with a white bubbly head. The aroma was citrsu, weak spices, and yeast. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was funky citrus on a backdrop of yeast and spice. |
Apr 6, 2015 12:00:00 PM | |
959 | Sawdust City Twin Pines | Canada | Imperial IPA | 3.2
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 13oz draught <br> 8.8% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> March 31, 2015 <br> The beer poured a hazed dark golden colour with a white bubbly head. The aroma was pine, citrus, grains and hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was grapefruit, tropical fruit, and cereal malts. |
Apr 6, 2015 12:00:00 PM | |
960 | Collective Arts Ransack The Universe | Canada | IPA | 3.2
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 18oz draught <br> 6.8% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> March 31, 2015 <br> The beer pours a slightly hazed metallic gold with a white thin film for a head. The aroma is light tropical fruit, grains, and floral hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is similar to the aroma with tropical fruit, grains, and a very bitter finish. |
Apr 6, 2015 12:00:00 PM | |
961 | Le Trou du Diable Aldred | Canada | Saison | 3.6
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7 13oz draught <br> 4.3% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> March 31, 2015 <br> The beer pours a cloudy poale gold colour with a generous white head. The aroma is tropical fruit, yeast, spice, and funk. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is light tropical fruit, some tartness, and finishes with a yeasty tone. |
Apr 6, 2015 12:00:00 PM | |
962 | Beau's All Natural Wild Oats Series No. 48: Ich Bin Ein Bearliner | Canada | Berliner Weisse | 3.4
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7 15oz draught <br> 3.5% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> March 31, 2015 <br> $7.50<br> he beer poured a translucent light metallic gold with a snow white foamy head. The aroma was pungent wheat, grains, and herbs. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was tart wheat, nicely balanced with some hoppy bitterness, yeast, and grains. |
Apr 6, 2015 12:00:00 PM | |
963 | Forked River Weendigo | Canada | Imperial Stout | 3.4
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 6 13oz draught <br> 10.2% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> March 31, 2015 <br> The beer poured a dark brown with black hints, and a thin brown head. The aroma was sweet malt, chocolate, and coffee. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was strong on the bourbon with hints of coffee and dark chocolate. |
Apr 7, 2015 12:00:00 PM | |
964 | Indie Ale House Zombie Apocalypse | Canada | Imperial Stout | 4.0
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 13oz draught <br> 10.0% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> March 31, 2015 <br> The beer poured a solid black with brown edges and a dark brown head. The aroma was coffee, chocolate, and plenty of roast. The mouthfeel was full-bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was a nice balance of roasted malt, dark chocolate, and coffee. |
Apr 7, 2015 12:00:00 PM | |
965 | Kilannan The Inaugural | Canada | Altbier | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 473ml can <br> 5.20% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> April 2, 2015 <br> The beer poured a translucent reddish brown with a light tan short lived head. The aroma was caramel malt, grains, and weak yeast. The mouthfeel is medium full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is caramel, yeast, and tart grains. |
Apr 7, 2015 12:00:00 PM | |
966 | MADD Virgin Craft Brewed Lager | Canada | Reduced Alcohol | 1.7
Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 2 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 3 473ml can <br>’ 0.0% ABV <br> Derry/Bronte Shoppers Drug Mart (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> April 2, 2015 <br> The beer pours a translucent light gold with a thin short-lived white ring for a head. Effervescence is high. The aroma was stale grains and vomit. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was weak grainy malt. |
Apr 7, 2015 12:00:00 PM | |
967 | Black Creek Victoria's Empirical Ale | Canada | English Pale Ale | 3.6
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 500ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Main/Bronte LCBO Outlet (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> April 7, 2015 <br> $4.45<b The beer poured a translucent light copper with a snow white head. The aroma was citrus, caramel, and bread. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is caramel, bread, yeast, citrus, and weak coffee notes. |
Apr 7, 2015 12:00:00 PM | |
968 | Phillips Cabin Fever Imperial Black IPA | Canada | American Black Ale | 3.7
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 650ml bottle <br> 8.50% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada)<br> April 6, 2015 <br> The beer pours a solid dark brown with black edges and a generous light tan coloured head. The aroma is grapefruit hops, roasted malt, and coffee. The mouthfeel is medium full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is strong grapefruit notes with hints of weak coffee and cereal malts. |
Apr 7, 2015 12:00:00 PM | |
969 | Creemore Springs Lot 9 Pilsner / Creemore Springs Crisp Pilsner | Canada | Bohemian / Czech Pilsener | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 473ml can <br> 4.7% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> April 13, 2015 <br> The beer pours a translucent medium gold colour with a bubbly white head. The aroma is cereal grains, yeast, and floral hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grains, and hops. Better than the traditional pilsner was in my opinion. |
Apr 13, 2015 12:00:00 PM | |
970 | Black Creek Irish Potato Stout | Canada | Stout | 3.1
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 500ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Main/Thompson LCBO Outlet (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> April 20, 2015 <br> $4.45<br> The beer pours a solid blackish brown with a thin creamy short-lived dark brown head that dissipates to nothing. The aroma is roasted malt, coffee, and weak raw potato notes. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is roasted malt with weak hints of coffee, licorice, and potato. |
Apr 20, 2015 12:00:00 PM | |
971 | Beau's All Natural / Gigantic La Formidable | Canada | Belgian Ale | 3.7
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7 600ml bottle <br> 6.9% ABV <br> Main/Bronte LCBO Outlet (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> May 11, 2015 <br> $5.25<br> The beer pours a hazed honey gold colour with a creamy white head. The aroma is yeast, citrus, tropical fruits, and grains. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is tropical fruit, citrus, spices, grains, and weak yeast notes. |
May 11, 2015 12:00:00 PM | |
972 | Cassel Brewery Golden Rails Honey Ale | Canada | Blonde Ale | 3.2
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 500ml bottle<br> 5.0% ABV <br> Summerhill LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> May 11, 2015 <br> The beer pours a murky reddish-gold with a thin light tan coloured cap. The aroma is caramel, yeast, grains, floral hops, and weak notes of honey. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is sweet honey, caramel, toasted malts, and grains. |
May 11, 2015 12:00:00 PM | |
973 | Beau's All Natural Wild Oats Series No. 10: Dunkel Buck | Canada | Dunkel Weizen | 3.8
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 600ml bottle <br> 6.8% ABV <br> Bronte/Louis Saint Laurent LCBO Outlet (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> May 15, 2015 <br> $7.95<br> The beer pours a translucent dark copper colour with a creamy half inch tan coloured head. The aroma is wheat, roasted malt, and dark chocolate. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is wheat, spices, and weak notes chocolate. |
May 16, 2015 12:00:00 PM | |
974 | Amsterdam Sweetwater Squeeze Radler | Canada | Fruit Beer | 2.7
Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5 May 16, 2015 <br> LCBO # 255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte) <br> 473 ml can <br> 3.8% ABV <br> $2.85<br> The radler pours a murky orange-gold with no head. The aroma is oranges, tropical fruit, and grapefruit. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with above average carbonation. The flavour is orange and grapefruit, with grains and yeast. Not something I would try again, but I can see it's appeal for others. |
Apr 9, 2022 03:30:12 PM | |
975 | Crazy Beard Wild Apple Ale | Canada | Fruit Beer | 1.5
Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 3 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 3 473ml can <br> 5.2% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #3 (Milton, Ontario, Canada)<br> May 16, 2015 <br> The beer pours a translucent copper colour with absolutely no head. The aroma is apple, grains and acidic notes. The mouthfeel is weak bodied with above average carbonation. The flavour is apple juice and alcohol. There is yeast, barley malt, water and apple in the ingredients.....but no hops. |
May 17, 2015 12:00:00 PM |