Beer Reviews by CYRENAICA
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1826 | Ayinger Celebrator Dopplebock | Germany | Doppelbock | 4.8
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 10 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 10 | Overall: 10 330ml bottle <br> 6.9% ABV (as marked on bottle) <br> Queen’s Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario) <br> October 7, 2011 <br> $3.60<br> The beer poured a translucent dark brown with a thin tan coloured head. The aroma was roasted malt, caramel, dark fruit, and yeast. The mouthfeel was creamy, full bodied with good carbonation. The flavour was dark fruits, molasses, roasted malt, and more yeasty notes. An excellent beer. |
Oct 8, 2011 12:00:00 PM |
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1827 | Weihenstephaner Vitus | Germany | Weizenbock | 4.4
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9 500ml bottle <br> 7.7% ABV <br> I tried this beer on March 2, 2012 after purchasing from the Queen's Quay LCBO outlet in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a hazy gold colour with a generous snow white rocky head. Aroma is yeast, wheat, banana, and spices. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is sweet malt, some yeast, and some fruit tones. Tastes great. If only wheat beers looked better! |
Mar 3, 2012 12:00:00 PM |
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1828 | Weihenstephaner Kristallweissbier | Germany | Krystal Weizen | 3.9
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 500ml bottle <br> 5.4% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> May 30, 2012 <br> The beer poured a translucent light gold colour with a generous bubbly snow white head that quickly dissipated. The aroma was mild wheat, some hops, and some spiciness. The mouthfeel was medium bodied and medium carbonation. The flavour was sweet wheat malt, some spiciness and some fruit tones in the mix. |
May 31, 2012 12:00:00 PM |
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1829 | Schneider Weisse Tap X Mein Nelson Sauvin | Germany | Weizenbock | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 June 2, 2012<br> LCBO Outlet #217 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Queen’s Quay)<br> 750ml bottle <br> 7.3% ABV <br> $8.95<br> The beer poured a hazy medium gold colour with a thin white cap. The aroma was wheat malt, banana, clove, and undefinable spices. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was wheat malt, sweet malt, light fruits, and weak spices. |
Apr 16, 2022 12:33:00 PM |
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1830 | Ayinger Brau-Weisse | Germany | Hefeweizen | 3.8
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7 500ml bottle <br> 5.1% ABV <br> Queen’s Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> August 1, 2012<br> $3.95<br> The beer poured a hazed golden colour with a creamy snow white head that lingered. The aroma was light banana, spice, wheat and a wisp of citrus. The flavour is slightly sweet, and nicely balanced with the yeast notes and the wheat notes in harmony. |
Aug 1, 2012 12:00:00 PM |
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1831 | Krombacher Pils | Germany | Bohemian / Czech Pilsener | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 500ml can <br> 4.8% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> August 3, 2012 <br> The beer poured a translucent gold colour with a generous white head and a lot of effervescence. The aroma was grainy malt and herbal hops. Typical german pilsner aroma. The flavour was grainy malt with a bitter finish. Taste improved as the beer warmed slightly. |
Aug 3, 2012 12:00:00 PM |
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1832 | Erdinger Pikantus | Germany | Weizenbock | 3.6
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 500ml bottle <br> 7.3% ABV <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> January 24, 2013 <br> The beer pours a translucent copper-brown colour with a this tan head. The aroma is light fruit, spices, wheat, and caramel. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is fairly sweet with some fruit, wheat, and a definite yeastiness. Quite enjoyable. |
Jan 24, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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1833 | Gaffel Kolsch / Gaffel Kölsch | Germany | Kölsch | 3.1
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 500ml bottle <br> 4.8% ABV <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> May 23, 2010 <br> The beer poured a translucent medium gold with a generous bubbly white head that quickly disappeared. Plenty of effervescence was noticeable. The aroma was malty with a hint of floral hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was crisp, malty, with a hop finish. Not much different than a German/Czech pilsener in my opinion. |
May 24, 2010 12:00:00 PM |
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1834 | Hacker-Pschorr Münchener Gold | Germany | Helles / Dortmunder | 3.0
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 500ml bottle <br> 5.5% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 7, 2010 <br> The beer poured a transparent medium gold colour with a thin white head and mild effervescence. The aroma was grainy malt, grass, and floral hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, crisp, and medium carbonated. The flavour is grainy, grassy, with a bitter finish. Clean, but unimaginitive. |
Jun 8, 2010 12:00:00 PM |
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1835 | Schneider Weisse Tap 5: Schneider-Brooklyner Hopfen Weisse | Germany | Strong Ale | 4.2
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9 June 15, 2010 <br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte)<br> 500ml bottle <br> 8.2% ABV <br> $3.25 <br> The beer poured a murky orange gold into the Erdinger World Cup glass with a thin off-white head. The aroma was sweet wheat malt, bananas, and spices. The mouthfeel was medium/full bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was sweet wheat malt, some light fruit, spices, and a bitter finish. |
Apr 16, 2022 12:39:24 PM |
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1836 | Hofbrau Munchen Oktoberfestbier / Hofbräu München Oktoberfestbier | Germany | Marzen / Oktoberfest | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 500ml bottle <br> 6.3% ABV (as written on the bottle) <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> September 29, 2010 <br> The beer poured a translucent pale gold with plenty of effervescence and a bubbly light tan coloured head that lasted a while. The aroma was floral hops and grainy malt. No sweet caramellish tones to be found. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, slightly creamy with medium carbonation. The flavour is well balanced. Lots of grassy maltiness balanced out by slightly bitter hops. Not as bitter as a lot of German beers, and not as 'sweet' as other Oktoberfests |
Oct 1, 2010 12:00:00 PM |
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1837 | Höss Holzar-Bier / Hoss Holzar-Bier | Germany | Dunkel / Dark Lager | 3.8
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 500ml flip-top bottle <br> 5.2% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> October 28, 2010 <br> The beer poured a translucent dark red with a 1" tan head that lingered. The aroma was dark malt, some caramel, some licorice, and some floral hops. Grainy malt flavour, backed with some caramel hints and hops. I really enjoyed this. |
Oct 28, 2010 12:00:00 PM |
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1838 | Höss Neuschwansteiner Das Echte / Hoss Neuschwansteiner Das Echte | Germany | Helles / Dortmunder | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 500ml flip-top bottle <br> 4.7% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> October 29, 2010 <br> The beer poured a translucent pale gold, no head, and tons of effervescence. The aroma is mainly grainy malt, with some nice hoppy hints. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is grainy malt, bread, and some hops. |
Oct 30, 2010 12:00:00 PM |
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1839 | Höss Dunkler Hirsch / Hoss Dunkler Hirsch | Germany | Dunkel Weizen | 3.6
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 500ml bottle <br> 5.2% ABV <br> Best Before: May 30, 2011 <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> December 20, 2010 <br> The beer poured a murky brown with a thin tan coloured ring. The aroma is wheat malt, banas, and spices. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is wheat malt, some dry sourness, and spices. |
Dec 21, 2010 12:00:00 PM |
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1840 | Höss Weisser-Hirsch (Bavarian Weissbier) / Hoss Weisser-Hirsch (Bavarian Weissbier) | Germany | Hefeweizen | 3.0
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 500ml bottle <br> 5.2% ABV <br> Best Before Date: May 30, 2011 <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> December 20, 2010 <br> The beer poured a hazy light gold colour with a thin white head. The aroma was wheat malt, weak spices, and light fruit. The mouthfeel is weak bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is wheat malt, light fruit, and weak spices. |
Dec 21, 2010 12:00:00 PM |
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1841 | Beck's Alkoholfrei | Germany | Reduced Alcohol | 1.7
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 4 | Mouthfeel: 2 | Flavor: 2 | Overall: 2 330ml bottle <br> 0.0% ABV (as written on bottle) <br> La Rose Bakery (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> April 5, 2011 <br> $1.67<br> The beer poured a translucent medium gold with a huge frothy white head. The aroma grainy malt. The mouthfeel is very watery with almost no carbonation. The flavour is weak malt, and nothing else. Could quite possibly be a heavily watered down Beck's. |
Apr 5, 2011 12:00:00 PM |
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1842 | Weihenstephaner / Samuel Adams Infinium | Germany | Belgian Strong Ale | 3.5
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 7 750ml bottle <br> 10.3% ABV <br> Best Before: July 2011 <br> I tried this beer on April 9, 2011 after purchasing from the Queen's Quay LCBO outlet in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a translucent deep gold colour with orange hues, and a long lasting rocky tan cap. Aroma is earthy malts, honey, light fruit, yeast, and some weak hops. The nmouthfeel is medium bodied, highly carbonated, and champagne-like. The flavour is sweet malt, light fruit, yeast, and honey. Complex flavour and aroma but not something I would try again. |
Apr 9, 2011 12:00:00 PM |
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1843 | Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier Weizen | Germany | Rauchbier | 3.9
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 500ml bottle <br> 5.2% ABV <br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte) <br> April 2, 2015 <br> $3.80<br> The beer poured a reddish-brown with a half inch thin white head. The aroma was baked ham, smoke, and weak floral hops. The mouthfeel was medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is wheat, smoked wood, and baked ham. Quite good. |
Nov 14, 2020 04:33:11 PM |
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1844 | Ayinger Weizen-Bock | Germany | Weizenbock | 3.9
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 500ml bottle <br> 7.10% Abv <br> Royal Bank Plaza LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> April 6, 2015 <br> $4.95 <br> The beer pours a hazed peach-gold colour with a generous off-white head which lasts. The aroma is wheat, citrus, and bubble gum. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is sweet wheat malt, with hints of coriander and citrus rounding it out. |
Apr 7, 2015 12:00:00 PM |
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1845 | Krombacher Radler | Germany | Fruit Beer | 3.1
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 500ml can <br> 2.5% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 20, 2015 <br> The beer pours a translucent gold colour with a snow white head and mild effervescence. The aroma is weak citrus, grains, yeast, and floral hops. This smells more like a beer than any other radler/shandy I've tried. The mouthfeel is thin to medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is lemon, grains, and hops. A nice balance. Not overly bitter nor overly sour. |
Jul 20, 2015 12:00:00 PM |
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1846 | Jever Pilsener | Germany | Bohemian / Czech Pilsener | 3.1
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 500ml can <br> 4.9% ABV <br> Royal Bank Plaza Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> August 8, 2014 <br> The beer poured a translucent light gold colour with a generous white bubbly head that quickly became a thing ring. The aroma is grassy malt and herbal hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is similar to the aroma, although the hoppy bitterness lingers a while. |
Aug 9, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1847 | Freigeist Hoppeditz | Germany | Altbier | 3.6
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 500ml bottle <br> 7.5% ABV <br> The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> September 12, 2014 <br> The beer poured a hazed dark golden brown with a thin tan coloured cap. The aroma was grainy, with weak herbal hops, and caramel notes. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was burnt caramel, some wooden flavours, and a weak hop presence. |
Sep 13, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1848 | BraufactuM Roog | Germany | Smoked Ale | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 500ml draught <br> 6.6% ABV <br> The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> September 12, 2014 <br> The beer poured a muddy reddish brown colour with a 1" tan coloured head. The aroma was burnt wood, wheat, banana, clove, and a hint of spice. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour started off slightly sweet with notes of caramel and wheat before finishing with a smoky bitterness. Quite pleasant. |
Sep 13, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1849 | Schneider Weisse Tap X Mathilda Soleil | Germany | Weizenbock | 4.3
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9 October 22, 2015 <br> LCBO Outlet #511 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – King / Spadina) 2015 Limited Edition <br> 500ml bottle <br> 7.0% ABV <br> $3.95 <br> The beer pours a hazed golden orange with a generous off-white head that dissipates to a thin film on top. The aroma is wheat, spices, light fruit, and floral hops. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is wheat and spices with notes of yeast and hops in the finish. Another great beer from Schneider and Sohn |
Apr 16, 2022 12:33:59 PM |
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1850 | Ayinger Oktober Fest-Märzen | Germany | Marzen / Oktoberfest | 4.1
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 500ml bottle <br> 5.8% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario) <br> December 3, 2015 <br> $3.95<br> The beer pours a beautiful shimmering translucent copper colour with a white bubbly head that settles into a film. The aroma was sweet malt, floral hops, and honey notes. The mouthfeel is medium-full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is well balanced between the sweetness of the malt, and the bitterness of the hops. An excellent beer. |
Dec 3, 2015 12:00:00 PM |