Beer Reviews by CYRENAICA

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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
1801 Köstritzer Schwarzbier / Kostritzer Schwarzbier Germany Schwarzbier 3.9

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

December 21, 2007<br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 500ml can<br> 4.80% ABV <br> Canned On: Unknown<br> $7.75<br> The beer pours a translucent black with brown edges and a thin tan-coloured head. The aroma is strongly roasted malts. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium to high carbonation. The flavour is malty with some chocolate and toffee hints.

Nov 13, 2024
10:20:36 PM
1802 Schneider Weisse Aventinus Weizen-Eisbock Germany Eisbock 4.3

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

December 23, 2007<br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte) <br> 500ml bottle<br> 12.00% ABV<br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $3.85<br> The beer pours a dark brown with a fluffy tan coloured head which didn't very long. The aroma is malt and sugar. It is a sweet smell. The mouthfeel is medium-bodied, slightly creamy, and medium carbonated. The flavour is primarily malty, but there is a peppery sense to the taste as well as an almost licorice taste.

Nov 13, 2024
10:52:31 PM
1803 Holsten Festbock Germany Bock 3.5

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

January 3, 2008<br> LCBO Outlet #483a (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Union Station) <br> 500ml can<br> 7.00% ABV<br> Canned On: Unknown<br> $2.30<br> The beer pours a translucent dark brown colour with a thin tan coloured head. The aroma is malty with some sweet and spicy tones. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with high carbonation. The flavour is dry, malty, a bit spicy, and a little hoppy finish.

Nov 14, 2024
09:27:06 PM
1804 Holsten Premium Germany Lager 2.1

Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 4

January 4, 2008<br> LCBO Outlet #483a (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Union Station) <br> 500ml can<br> 5.00% ABV<br> Canned On: Unknown<br> $2.25<br> The beer pours a translucent metallic gold colour with a generous white head. The aroma is slightly metallic as well, with a little malt character. The mouthfeel is watery with some carbonation. The taste is very grassy. Too grassy for my liking.

Nov 14, 2024
09:30:33 PM
1805 Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier Marzen Germany Rauchbier 3.9

Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

500ml bottle <br> 5.1% <br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street) <br> January 28, 2008 <br> $11.95 <br> The beer poured a brownish-black into the glass with minimal head, and an 'oily' look. The aroma was smoked wood, as well as some roasted malty tones. The mouthfeel was light bodied, almost watery, yet creamy, with little carbonation. The flavour was very much like burnt bacon and burnt coffee.

Nov 14, 2020
04:29:20 PM
1806 Wernesgrüner Pils Germany Bohemian / Czech Pilsener 2.6

Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5

February 11, 2008<br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte)<br> 500ml can <br> 4.9% <br> $1.85<br> The beer pours a clear yellow-gold with a thin white head. The aroma is very grainy and not appealing at all. The mouthfeel is medium bodied. The flavour is a combination of malt and grain.

Apr 15, 2022
11:36:55 AM
1807 Warsteiner Premium Dunkel Germany Dunkel / Dark Lager 3.3

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

March 12, 2008<br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte)<br> 500ml can <br> 4.80% ABV <br> $2.15 <br> The beer poured a dark translucent reddish-brown with a 1" head which disappeared quickly. The first aromatic flavour that hit me was molasses. There was also some sweet malt and cherry hints. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied with ample carbonation. The flavour was malty/grainy with some unplaceable sourness. An alright beer.

Apr 16, 2022
01:33:04 PM
1808 Weltenburger Klosterbrauerei Asam Bock Germany Doppelbock 2.8

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

500ml bottle <br> 6.90 % ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada)<br> March 12, 2008 <br> The beer poured a very dark translucent (when held against the light) reddish brown. The head was tan-coloured. The mouthfeel was medium bodied and medium carbonation. The aroma and the flavour were both grainy malt in all it's glory. Almost a chewy maltiness.

Mar 12, 2008
01:43:12 PM
1809 Holsten Maibock Germany Bock 2.9

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 5

500ml can <br> 7.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> March 18, 2008 <br> The beer poured a translucent orangy-gold colour with a generous white fluffy head that disappeared quite quickly. The aroma was very grassy with very little other discernable aromas. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied, ample carbonation, with a little bitterness. The flavour was again a lot of grass with a little bit of hoppy bitterness. When it comes to Holsten brews, this is not as good as the Festbock, but better than the Premium.

Mar 18, 2008
03:00:18 PM
1810 Paulaner Hefeweizen Germany Hefeweizen 3.6

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

March 20, 2008<br> 330ml bottle<br> 5.50% ABV <br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> $7.25<br> The beer poured a hazed orange gold colour with a generous fluffy head that took a few minutes to recede. The aroma is wheat malt and light spices. The mouthfeel is medium bodied and highly carbonated. The flavour was wheat malt, sweet banana hints with a slight hoppy finish.

Apr 9, 2022
12:55:04 PM
1811 Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier Germany Hefeweizen 3.6

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

500ml bottle <br> 5.4% ABV <br> I tried this beer on May 31, 2008 after purchasing from the Queen's Quay LCBO outlet in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a hazy orange colour with a generous bubbly head. The aroma was mild wheat, some hops, and some spiciness with a malty feel. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, slippery, with a lot of carbonation. The flavour was sweet and spicy with wheaty, malty, and soime fruit tones in the mix.

May 31, 2008
02:31:31 PM
1812 Schöfferhofer Grapefruit Hefeweizen Germany Fruit Beer 2.8

Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 5

330ml bottle <br> 2.5% ABV <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 27, 2008 <br> The beer poured a hazy orange-pink with a thin white head. The aroma is primarily grapefruit, but some wheat and hops does come through. The mouthfeel is thin, but not quite watery, with medium carbonation. The flavour is as described, a grapefruit laden hefeweizen.

Jun 28, 2008
08:47:28 PM
1813 Hacker-Pschorr Edelhell Germany Helles / Dortmunder 3.3

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

500ml bottle <br> 5.5% ABV <br> I tried this beer on July 1, 2008 at “Smokeless Joe’s” in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a translucent dark gold with a bubbly white head. The aroma was grainy malt with a slight trace of hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, with medium to high carbonation. The flavour was smooth with some grainy malt, some spice, and a slight hoppy bitter finish.

Jul 4, 2008
07:56:04 PM
1814 Bitburger Premium Pils Germany Bohemian / Czech Pilsener 2.8

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

500ml can <br> 4.8% ABV <br> Main/Bronte LCBO Outlet (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> August 18, 2008 <br> $2.15<br> The beer poured a translucent pale gold with a generous white rocky head that quickly dissipated. The aroma was grainy malts with some hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, and mildly carbonated. The flavour was more grainy malt with a bitter hop finish. Easy to drink, but not memorable.

Aug 18, 2008
02:27:18 PM
1815 Schneider Weisse Tap 7: Schneider Weisse Original Germany Hefeweizen 3.6

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

August 24, 2008<br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte) 500ml bottle <br> 5.4% ABV <br> $2.50 <br> The beer poured a dark cloudy brown with a thin tan coloured head. The aroma was malted wheat, some sweetness, some cloves. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, and mildly carbonated. The flavour was less sweet than a lot of Hefeweizens, and was very drinkable.

Apr 16, 2022
12:36:24 PM
1816 Hacker-Pschorr Oktoberfest Marzen Germany Marzen / Oktoberfest 3.7

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

400ml draught <br> 5.8% ABV <br> The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> October 14, 2008 <br> The beer poured a crystal translucent dark golden colour with a thin white head. The aroma has some grainy malt hints, some hop hints, as well as some fruity hints like apricot. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, and was lightly carbonated. The flavour was grainy malt, and was very smooth. This went down well

Oct 14, 2008
07:31:14 PM
1817 Erdinger Weissbier Dunkel (Hefe-Weizen Dark) Germany Dunkel Weizen 3.3

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

500ml bottle <br> 5.6% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> November 27, 2008 <br> The beer poured an opaque dark muddy brown colour with a 3/4" creamy tan coloured head that lasted throughout. The aroma was weak, but definitely had a roasted malt character to it. The mouthfeel was full-bodied, with medium carbonation. The flavour was dominated by roasted malt tones, with some bitterness in the mix

Nov 27, 2008
01:16:27 PM
1818 Höss Doppel-Hirsh / Hoss Doppel-Hirsch Germany Doppelbock 4.2

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

500ml swing top bottle <br> 7.2% ABV <br> I tried this beer on March 20, 2009 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beeer poured a dark brown/root beer red with a half inch creamy tan coloured head. The aroma was roasted malt, some coffee, chocolate, and plums. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, slightly creamy, and had medium carbonation. The flavour was molasses, roasted malt, and some bitter coffee and chocolate flavours.

Mar 20, 2009
08:15:20 PM
1819 Kaltenberg Konig Ludwig Weiss Germany Hefeweizen 3.2

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

16oz draught <br> 5.5% ABV <br> I tried this beer on draught on April 2, 2009 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a hazy orange gold with a thick white head. The aroma was wheat malt, some banana, some cloves, and with some florally hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, with medium carbonation. The flavour was sweet with hints of wheat and spice and a nice bitter finish.

Apr 3, 2009
12:13:03 PM
1820 Kulmbacher Eisbock Germany Eisbock 3.9

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

330ml bottle <br> 9.2% ABV <br> The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> April 27, 2009 <br> The beer poured a semi-translucent reddish brown with a thin tan head. The aroma was sweet malt, some yeast, and plums. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was sweet malt, molasses, and some plums.

Apr 27, 2009
08:41:27 PM
1821 Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier Dunkel Germany Dunkel Weizen 3.5

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

500ml bottle <br> 5.3% ABV <br> I tried this beer on November 5, 2009 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a dark brown colour with golden highlights and 1" head that lasted. The aroma was wheat malt, cloves, and some yeast. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied and medium carbonation. The flavour was wheat malt, cloves, some ginger-like flavours and a bitter finish.

Nov 5, 2009
12:00:00 PM
1822 Radeberger Pilsner Germany Bohemian / Czech Pilsener 3.2

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

February 11, 2010<br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 500ml can <br> 4.8% ABV <br> The beer pours a translucent golden yellow with a white foamy head. The aroma was grainy malt, some musty notes, and weak hops. The mouthfeel was very crisp, medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was grainy malt, with some bitterness in the finish.

Apr 12, 2022
03:11:41 PM
1823 Georg Schneider’s Wiesen Edel-Weisse Germany Hefeweizen 4.1

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

April 27, 2010 <br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte)<br> 500ml bottle <br> 6.2% ABV <br> $3.25 <br> The beer poured a very hazy golden colour with orangy highlights and a generous white head. The aroma is wheat malt, citrus, and banana. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is wheat and citrus.

Apr 16, 2022
12:28:13 PM
1824 Schöfferhofer Hefeweizen Germany Hefeweizen 3.1

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

500ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 18, 2011 <br> The beer poured a hazy golden orange colour with a huge geberous rocky white head that after the pour was finished, didn;t last very long. The aroma was wheat, cloves, banana, and spices. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was wheaty malt, slightly sweet, with a decent sour finish.

Jul 18, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1825 Spaten Premium Lager Germany Helles / Dortmunder 3.3

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

500ml can <br> 5.2% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> August 5, 2011 <br> The beer poured a translucent light gold with a short-lived generous white head. The aroma was was biscuit malt, some yeast, and a floral hoppish sense. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, with medium carbonation. The flavour was nicely balanced between the malt and hops. No excess sweetness whatsoever.

Aug 6, 2011
12:00:00 PM