Beer Reviews by CYRENAICA
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1026 | Left Field Brewery Ice Cold Beer | Canada | Blonde Ale | 3.3
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 April 18, 2022 <br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> 355ml can<br> 4.5% ABV <br> Canned On: January 24, 2022<br> $2.80<br> The beer pours a translucent straw gold colour with a white bubbly head and lots of effervescence. Lacing is minimal. The aroma is grainy malt, light citrus, yeast, and herbal hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grainy malt, but not too sweet with a mildly bitter finish |
May 2, 2022 12:28:19 PM |
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1027 | Manitoulin Swingbridge Blonde Ale | Canada | Blonde Ale | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 April 18, 2022 <br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 5.00% ABV <br> Canned ON: January 23, 2022 <br> $3.15<br> The beer pours a lightly hazed gold colour with a fluffy white head that quickly disappears. Lacing is minimal. The aroma is bready malt, spicy hops, weak citrus, and yeast. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied, with average carbonation. The flavour is grains, weak toffee notes, slightly sweet and finishes with a citrusy hop bite. |
May 2, 2022 12:29:36 PM |
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1028 | Rally Golden Ale | Canada | Blonde Ale | 2.9
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5 April 19, 2022<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 4.9% ABV <br> Canned On: February 1, 2022<br> $3.25<br> The beer pours a very hazed orange gold colour with a generous off white head that produces some light lacing. The aroma is grassy malts, light caramel, and light citrusy hops. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grainy malt and a tart tanginess, with the tanginess quickly coming to the forefront. No discernible hop bitterness whatsoever. |
May 2, 2022 12:31:57 PM |
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1029 | Cowbell Brewing Smooth Sailing | Canada | Light / Lite Lager | 2.9
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 April 19, 2022<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 4.0% ABV <br> Canned On: February 14, 2022<br> $3.35 <br> The beer pours a translucent straw gold colour with a short lived white head that quickly becomes a film. The aroma is weak caramel, light grass, noble hop notes, and light yeast. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grassy malts, light hoppy notes and a nice balance between the two. The finish is lightly bitter. |
May 2, 2022 12:34:05 PM |
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1030 | Mill Street Blue Wave | Canada | Lager | 3.2
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 7 April 21, 2022<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 4.8% ABV <br> Canned On: February 24, 2022<br> $3.40<br> The beer pours a hazed gold colour with a generous short lived snow white head that produces some decent lacing. The aroma is grassy malts, tropical fruits and yeast. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is well balanced between light sweet grainy notes and mild bitter citrus notes. |
May 2, 2022 12:38:06 PM |
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1031 | Bellwoods Jelly King (Mango, Guava, and Passionfruit) | Canada | Wild Ale | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 April 22, 2022 <br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> 500ml bottle <br> 5.6% ABV <br> Bottled On: February 17, 2022 <br> $7.50<br> The beer pours a very hazed golden orange colour with a generous white bubbly head that quickly recedes and provides minimal lacing. The aroma is grains, tart citrus, mango, and yeast. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation, and quite puckering. The flavour is dominated by the tart fruit notes which eventually give way to light citrus notes. The finish is more tart than bitter. |
May 2, 2022 12:44:07 PM |
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1032 | Broadhead Guava Strawberry Saison | Canada | Saison | 3.7
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 April 25, 2022<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 7.5% ABV <br> Canned On: February 3, 2022<br> $3.85<br> The beer pours a hazed pinkish-gold colour with an off-white creamy cap which lingers for a few minutes. The aroma is dominated by strawberries, triopical fruits, tart berries, light grass, and yeast. A very fruit forward aroma. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is fruit forward as well with notes of tart berries leading the way, followed by hints of strawberry sweetness and a very bitter finish. |
May 2, 2022 01:57:37 PM |
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1033 | Lake Of Bays Low Tide Zero IBU IPA | Canada | IPA | 2.7
Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5 April 26, 2022<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 2.50% ABV <br> Canned On: February 28, 2022<br> $3.25<br> The beer pours a slightly hazes medium gold colour with a white bubbly cap and light lacing. The aroma starts off with Dawn lemon dish detergent before giving way to notes of caramel, light grapefruit, yeast, and grassy malt. The mouthfeel is medium bodied and average carbonation. The flavour is light caramel balanced by light citrus. As described, there is no bitterness in the finish. |
May 2, 2022 02:01:53 PM |
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1034 | Nickel Brook Black Light All Night Stout | Canada | Stout | 2.8
Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5 April 26, 2022<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 4.50% ABV <br> Canned On: February 23, 2022<br> $2.40<br> The beer pours a solid black with a bubbly brown head that stays for a few minutes. There is no lacing. The aroma is roasted malt, nuts, soy sauce, and coffee. The mouthfeel is thin to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is similar to the aroma with roasted malt, soy sauce, and coffee as the predominant notes. Nickel Brook can make a much better stout than this. Having been canned only 9 weeks ago I would have expected. |
May 2, 2022 02:05:18 PM |
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1035 | Kingsville Brewing Czech Lager | Canada | Lager | 3.1
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 May 2, 2022<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Canned On: July 31, 2021<br> $3.25<br> The beer pours a translucent copper colour with some light haze. The cap is huge, white, and results in decent lacing. The aroma is light bread, caramel, yeast, and earthy hops. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is burnt caramel and grass with a very bitter finish. Gets better as it warms up a bit. |
May 2, 2022 02:09:51 PM |
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1036 | Spearhead Brewing Queen Of Wheat | Canada | Witbier | 2.9
Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 May 2, 2022<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 5.0% ABV <br> $3.25<br> The beer poured a hazy straw gold colour with a generous frothy white cap that overflowed the glass. Lacing was surprisingly minimal. The aroma was wheat, vomit, and light banana notes. Certyaonly less than inviting. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is dominated by the wheat malt with light sweet notes and yeast in the background. There is very little bitterness in the finish |
May 2, 2022 02:13:33 PM |
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1037 | Furnace Room Mosaic Single Hop Pale Ale | Canada | American Pale Ale | 3.0
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 May 2, 2022<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 4.90% ABV <br> $3.75<br The beer poured a very hazed straw gold colour with a weak bubbly head that didn’t leave a lot of lacing. The aroma was cereal grains with light citrus and yeast. The mouthfeel was light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was bready malts, light caramel, and light orange notes. The finish was mildly bitter. |
May 2, 2022 02:15:53 PM |
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1038 | Collective Arts Dark Fruit Citrus Gose | Canada | Gose | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 May 6, 2022<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 4.90% ABV <br> Canned On: January 24, 2022<br> $4.55<br> The beer pours a dark fruity red colour with a generous pink head which doesn’t last very long. The aroma is tart berries, yeast, and some weak acidic notes. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was tart fruit, some yeasty flavour, with a tart finish. |
Jun 20, 2022 02:12:26 PM |
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1039 | Town Brewery Outside Jokes | Canada | American Pale Ale | 3.4
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 May 15, 2022<br> LCBO Outlet #483b (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Royal Bank Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Canned On: March 10, 2022 <br> $3.95<br> The beer pours a hazed medium gold colour with a thin creamy white head that lasts a few minutes. The aroma is cereal malts, light tropical fruit, citrus, and earthy hops. The mouthfeel is medium full with average carbonation. The flavours are citrus, grassy malts and are accompanied by a mild bitter finish. |
Jun 20, 2022 02:14:38 PM |
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1040 | Amsterdam 2017 Helles Golden Lager | Canada | Helles / Dortmunder | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 May 16, 2022<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Canned On: April 1, 2022<br> $3.15<br> The beer pours a translucent gold colour with a bubbly white head which doesn’t last very long. Lacing is minimal. The aroma is grassy malts, fresh bread, and some weak metallic notes. The Mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is bready malt, some acidic flavours, and a light bitter finish. |
Jun 20, 2022 02:17:34 PM |
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1041 | Wellington Faces Double IPA (Citra and Idaho) | Canada | Imperial IPA | 3.8
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 May 16, 2022<br> LCBO Outlet #483b (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Royal Bank Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 8.5% ABV <br> Canned On: February 14, 2022<br> $4.50<br> The beer pours a slightly hazed straw gold colour with a light white cap which leaves some decent lacing. The aroma is biscuit malt, orange citrus notes, and old musty hops. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is light sweet malt, weak caramel, citrus notes, grassy malt notes and a mild bitter finish. |
Jun 20, 2022 02:21:26 PM |
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1042 | Sleeping Giant Brewing White Out | Canada | IPA | 3.7
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 May 16, 2022 <br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 6.1% ABV <br> Canned On: February 18, 2022<br> $3.55<br> The beer pours a hazed medium gold colour with a white bubbly head which lasts a few minutes. The aroma is bready malts, light citrus, and herbal hops. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is citrusy and tangy with a light bitter hop bite in the finish. |
Jun 20, 2022 02:23:55 PM |
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1043 | Bellwoods Ghost Orchid IPA | Canada | IPA | 3.4
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 May 19, 2022<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 6.30% ABV <br> Canned On: February 23, 2022<br> $5.00 <br> The beer pours a very hazed straw gold with a rocky white head which leaves a decent amount of lacing. The aroma is cereal grains, light citrus, and weak yeast. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is light grassy malts, light citrus notes, and the finish is spicy and bitter. |
Jun 20, 2022 02:26:41 PM |
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1044 | Sawdust City Gnarnia L’il IPA | Canada | IPA | 3.6
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 8 May 25, 2022<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 5.50% ABV <br> Canned On: March 14, 2022<br> $4.30<br> The beer pours a hazy light gold colour with a generous off-white head. Lots of floaties abound and lacing is quite extensive. The aromas are bready malt, light grapefruit, and yeast. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is light sweet malt notes followed by a very bitter citrus note. A good beer. |
Jun 20, 2022 02:43:39 PM |
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1045 | Flying Monkeys Space Age Sunshine Quadrupel IPA | Canada | Imperial IPA | 2.9
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 4 June 4, 2022<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 11.6%<br> Canned On: February 8, 2022<br> $5.25<br> The beer pours a slightly hazed orange gold colour with plenty of effervescence and a thin off-white cap. The aroma is grassy malt, light citrus, weak apple notes, caramel, and yeast. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is dominated by sweet notes of alcohol with hints of caramel and citrus in back. Could have been a lot better. |
Jun 20, 2022 02:49:11 PM |
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1046 | Nickel Brook Stay Rad Lemon 'n' Lime Radler | Canada | Fruit Beer | 2.9
Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 June 5, 2022<br> LCBO Outlet #010 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Summerhill)<br> 473ml can<br> 2.5% ABV <br> Canned On: March 15, 2022<br> $3.55<br> The beer pours a hazed straw gold colour with a thin white long lasting head that leaves a lot of lacing. The aroma is bready malt, notes of lemon, lime and yeast. Not a lot of hops that I can detect. The mouthfeel is light bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is dominated by the lemon and lime flavours but there are hints of yeast and grass. Finish is more tart than bitter. |
Jun 20, 2022 02:52:42 PM |
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1047 | Bench Brewing Sun Daze Rose | Canada | Wild Ale | 3.0
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 June 8, 2022<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 4.0%<br> Canned On: March 2, 2022<br> $3.65<br> The beer pours a pink-hued gold colour with floaties, and topped by a frothy white cap that lingers. The aroma is strawberry, cereal malts, funk, and light yeast. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grains, funk, light berries, and finishes with a weak bitterness. |
Jun 20, 2022 02:54:54 PM |
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1048 | Woodhouse Nordic Pale Ale | Canada | American Pale Ale | 2.8
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5 June 8, 2022<br> LCBO Outlet #177 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Yonge / Sheppard)<br> 473ml can <br> 5.2% ABV <br> Canned On: June 1, 2022<br> $3.65<br> The beer pours a hazed yellow-gold with a bubbly white head and leaves some weak lacing. The aroma is grainy malt, light citrusy hops, and yeast. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grains, light citrus, and some weak passionfruit notes. Finish is mildly bitter. |
Jun 20, 2022 02:57:48 PM |
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1049 | Muskoka Black Raspberry Thunder | Canada | IPA | 3.6
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7 June 15, 2022 <br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 6.0% ABV <br> Best Before: July 2, 2022<br> $3.75<br> The beer pours a translucent rust colour with a generous tan coloured head which recedes quickly, but leaves a long lasting film on top of the beer. The aroma is cereal grains with a strong berry presence and hints of light citrus and floral hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is berries and cream with notes of citrus and grass. The finish is more tart than bitter. |
Jun 20, 2022 03:09:46 PM |
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1050 | Muskoka Drifter | Canada | IPA | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 7 June 15, 2022 <br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 5.6% ABV <br> Best Before: July 30, 2022<br> $3.50<br> The beer pours a slightly hazed golden colour with an off-white head that settles to a thick film which leaves a decent amount of lacing down the side of the glass. The aroma is grassy malts, earthy hops, and a hint of grapefruity citrus notes. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grains, light dishsoap, and citrus flavours. A decent IPA. |
Jun 20, 2022 03:10:57 PM |