Beer Reviews by CYRENAICA

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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
1176 Great Lakes Brewery Thrust! An IPA Canada IPA 3.3

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

20oz draught <br> 6.5% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> March 7, 2014 <br> The beer pours a hazed golden colour with a thin snow white cap, and decent lacing as your drink. The aroma was very strong on hay/grass with plenty of citrusy hints thrown in. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour had strong notes of orange peel, hints of grass, and an herbal hop flavour.

Mar 7, 2014
12:00:00 PM
1177 Shacklands Brewing IPA Series #3 Canada IPA 3.0

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

16oz draught <br> 7.5% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> March 7, 2014 <br> The beer poured a slightly hazed dark golden colour with a frothy white cap that quickly disippated. The aroma was light tropical fruits, citrus, and cereals. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was quite grainy with hints of light fruit and weak citrus notes.

Mar 7, 2014
12:00:00 PM
1178 Nickel Brook Continental Drift Canada Belgian Ale 3.0

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

16oz draught <br> 5.2% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> March 7, 2014 <br> The beer poured a slightly hazed medium gold colour with a thin white ring for a head. Aroma was grains, hints of yeast, and herbal hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was typical of a weak Belgian ale, hints of citrus, yeast, and grains.

Mar 7, 2014
12:00:00 PM
1179 Arch Brewing Dinner Jacket O'Red IPA Canada IPA 3.0

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

473ml can <br> 6.3% Abv <br> King.Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> March 7, 2014 <br> $2.65 <br> The beer pours a translucent copper colour with a weak rocky light tan coloured head. Aroma is grapefruity hops, caramel, and some weak metallic notes. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is dominated by a metallic aftertaste, which comes after the grapefruity hops and caramel notes fade away.

Mar 7, 2014
12:00:00 PM
1180 Cameron's Brewmaster Series: Rye Bock Canada Bock 3.5

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

650ml bottle <br> 6.3% ABV <br> Royal Bank Plaza LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> March 8, 2014 <br> The beer pours a translucent reddish gold with a thin white cap. The aroma is rye, caramel, and some herbal hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is rye, caramel, some spice, and citrusy finsh. Not nearly as good as their RPA or Resurrection Roggenbier.

Mar 9, 2014
12:00:00 PM
1181 Kensington Black Market Canada American Black Ale 3.0

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

16oz draught from cask <br> 7.1% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> March 20, 2014 <br> The beer poured a solid black colour with a half inch light tan head that lasted throughout. The aroma was citrus, roast, and chocolate. The mouthfeel was light to medium bodiued with average carbonation. The flavour was a muddled mess of roasted malt, citrus, and some musty flavours. Was hoping for better.

Mar 20, 2014
12:00:00 PM
1182 Barley Days Scrimshaw Oyster Stout Canada Oyster Stout 3.3

Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 6

550ml draught <br> 4.0% ABV <br> C’est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> March 21, 2014 <br> $6.64<br> The beer poured a solid black colour with a thin light brown head that lasted. The aroma was roasted malt, chocolate, and a hint of coffee. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was roasted malt, with chocolate, and a salty rubber tone. Not something I would try again

Mar 21, 2014
12:00:00 PM
1183 Indie Ale House / Bar Hop Rabbit of Caerbannog Canada Witbier 3.2

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

16oz draught <br> 7.0% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> March 26, 2014 <br> The beer pours a hazy golden yellow colour with a creamy white head. The aroma is weak wheat notes, strong citrus, and some grassy hints. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The alcohol is noticeable in the flavour. There are also notes of grapefruit and grass.

Mar 26, 2014
12:00:00 PM
1184 Flying Monkeys Sonic Elegance Canada Belgian Strong Ale 3.6

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

14oz draught <br> 9.3% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> March 26, 2014 <br> The beer poured a translucent golden red colour with a thin light tan coloured head. The aroma was caramel, grains, and a light yeasty note. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour had a slight sweetness to it with caramel, offset by notes of grapefruit and yeast.

Mar 26, 2014
12:00:00 PM
1185 Sawdust City I, The Mountain and The Leprechaun Flute Canada Amber Ale 3.7

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

16oz draught <br> 7.5% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> March 26, 2014 <br> The beer pours a slightly translucent dark cherry red colour with a thin whiteish head. The aroma was caramel, grass, oats, and citrus. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was nutty caramel, a strange bitterness, and hints of grapefruit. The best beer of the session.

Mar 26, 2014
12:00:00 PM
1186 Beau's All Natural Wild Oats Series No. 39: Sargon Ginger Beer Canada Spiced Beer 3.2

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

600ml bottle <br> 6.0% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> March 28, 2014 <br> $9.85<br> The beer pours a golden brown colour with a generous rocky tan coloured head that lingers. The aroma is detergent, ginger, grains, and spices. The mouthfeel is mredium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is a very acidic and grainy base with hints of ginger and pepper. The barrel aging is nowhere to be found.

Mar 29, 2014
12:00:00 PM
1187 Beau's All Natural Wild Oats Series No. 40: Ashnan Wheatwine Canada Wheatwine 3.3

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

600ml bottle <br> 9.8% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> March 29, 2014 <br> $9.85<br> The beer pours a translucent golden-orange colour with a thin light tan coloured cap. The aroma is light wheat notes, grains, and spices, but nothing overpowering or even distinct. The mouthfeelk is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grainy malt with weak hop notes. Certainly not a beer I would try again.

Mar 30, 2014
12:00:00 PM
1188 Indie Ale House Instigator IPA Canada IPA 3.7

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

20oz draught <br> 6.5% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> April 3, 2014 <br> The beer pours a hazed orange gold colour with a light tan coloured head. The aroma is citrus, grains, and weak toffee. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour has definite grapefruit notes, sweet fruit, and grains. A pretty good IPA

Apr 3, 2014
12:00:00 PM
1189 Star Trek Vulcan Ale Canada Irish Ale 2.7

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

473ml can <br> 5.4% ABV <br> RBC Plaza LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> April 7, 2014 <br> The beer pours a translucent red with gold hues and a generous light tan coloured head. The aroma is caramel, burnt wood, and floral hops. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is burnt caramel, metallic tones, and an almost artificial sweetness.

Apr 8, 2014
12:00:00 PM
1190 Le Cheval Blanc Blanche Canada Witbier 3.5

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

23oz draught <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> April 9, 2014 <br> The beer pours a hazed golden yellow colour with a creamy white head. Aroma is wheat, banana, and spices. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. Flavour is typical of witbiers, slightly sweet in the beginning with a spicy finish.

Apr 9, 2014
12:00:00 PM
1191 Indie Ale House Broken Hipster Canada Witbier 3.7

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

16oz draught <br> 4.5% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> The beer poured a hazed medium gold colour with a long lasting snow white creamy head. The aroma was ginger, wheat, and coriander with trace hints of other spices. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is spice and ginger up fromt, and wheat and grains in the finish. I quite enjoyed this one.

Apr 9, 2014
12:00:00 PM
1192 Indie Ale House Wit'ner Toque Canada Witbier 3.8

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

16oz draught <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> April 9, 2014 <br> The beer pours a dark brownish black colour with a thin white ring for a head. Aroma is wheat, spices, and fruit cake. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. Flavour is sweet and slightly tangy for a witbier. Lots of spice in the finish. The dark wheat is a nice touch.

Apr 9, 2014
12:00:00 PM
1193 Indie Ale House Quiet Time Canada Imperial Stout 3.2

Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 5

14oz draught <br> 11.0% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> April 9, 2014 <br> The beer poured a dark coca colour with a thin creamy ring for a cap. Arma was tart fruit, coffee, and roasted malt. The mouthfeel was medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was sour to start, with alcohol the next most prominent flavour before ending with a better dose or roast, chocolate, and leather. There was a definite peppery aftertaste. This beer was not for me!

Apr 9, 2014
12:00:00 PM
1194 Nickel Brook Malevolent Imperial Black IPA Canada Imperial IPA 4.4

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

14oz draught <br> 9.5% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> April 9, 2014 <br> The beer pours a solid black colour with a long lasting light tan coloured head. The aroma is roasted malt, coffee, pine, and citrusy hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is a well balanced between the roast and coffee malt notes and the citrusy hop notes. Alcohol is not noticeable. One of the best American Black Ales I've tried.

Apr 9, 2014
12:00:00 PM
1195 Bellwoods Phantom Limb Canada Abbey Tripel 3.7

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

16oz draught <br> 8.5% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> April 9, 2014 <br> $6.95<br> The beer pours a hazed medium gold colour with a long lasting white head. The aroma is grains, yeast, spices, and citrus. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with slightly above average carbonation. Flavour is slightly sweet, grainy, with yeast and sugar notes.

Apr 9, 2014
12:00:00 PM
1196 Muskoka Detour Canada IPA 3.3

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

20oz draught <br> 4.3% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> April 17, 2014 <br> The beer poured a hazed orange gold, with a white cap that didn't last long. The aroma was weak citrus, tropical fruit, and grains. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with above average carbonation. The flavour was tropical fruit sweetness, some tart fruity notes, citrus, and grains. I was expecting better based on local hype

Apr 17, 2014
12:00:00 PM
1197 Niagara Oast House The Mayor's Craic Canada Dry Stout 3.6

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

20oz draught <br> 4.6% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> April 17, 2014 <br> The beer pours a solid blackish brown colour with a creamy light brown head. Aroma of roasted malt, coffee, and dark chocolate prevail. The muthfeel is medium to full bodied, slightly creamy, and average carbonation. The flavour is roasted malt and both dark and milk chocolate leaving a slight sweetness in the finish.

Apr 17, 2014
12:00:00 PM
1198 Beau's All Natural Wild Oats Series No. 37: Gilgamesh Old Ale Canada Old Ale 3.9

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

600ml bottle <br> 8.9% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> April 25, 2014 <br> $9.85<br> The beer pours a semi-translucent copper colour with a creamy brown head that lasts. The aroma is smoked wood, caramel, molasses, and rum. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The first thing I notice in the flavour is the heat of the alcohol, followed by sweet molasses tones, smoke, and dark fruit. Best Beau's beer I've had in a long time.

Apr 26, 2014
12:00:00 PM
1199 Beau's All Natural Wild Oats Series No. 38: Siduri White Pepper Saison Canada Saison 3.7

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

600ml bottle <br> 10.2% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> April 26 <br> $9.85<br> The beer pours a hazed dark gold with a huge out of control foamy white head. Aroma is pepper, grains, funky yeast, and weak citrus. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, oily, and average carbonation. The flavour is grainy, peppery hints (and white pepper flakes are evident in the glass), citrus, and funky notes. A good saison with well hidden alcohol.

Apr 27, 2014
12:00:00 PM
1200 Forked River Riptide Rye Pale Ale Canada Rye Beer 3.5

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

16oz draught <br> 5.7% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> May 8, 2014 <br> The beer pours a translucent dark gold colour with a frothy white head that laced well. Aroma is rye, spices, and an abundance of herbal notes. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is rye, and spices with some weak caramel notes thrown in for good measure.

May 8, 2014
12:00:00 PM