Beer Reviews by CYRENAICA
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1976 | Tyskie Gronie | Poland | Bohemian / Czech Pilsener | 2.8
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 4 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 5 500ml bottle <br> 5.5% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada)<br> September 5, 2008 <br> The beer poured a translucent medium gold colour with a thin white head that quickly reduced to a ring. The aroma was primarily grainy malt with a thin hopy wisp. The mouthfeel was thin bodied, highly carbonated, yet not watery. The flavour was grassy with some 'burnt' bitterness on the sides of the tongue. |
Sep 5, 2008 12:44:05 PM |
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1977 | Lomza Export | Poland | Pale Lager | 2.6
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5 500ml can <br> 5.5% ABV <br> Best before: December 30, 2018 <br> Main/Bronte LCBO Outlet (Milton, Ontario, Canada)<br> August 4, 2018<br> $2.10 <br> The beer pours a clear medium gold colour with a slightly rocky snow white head. The aroma is grainy malt with herbal hops. The mouthfeel is Medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is slightly sweet with grainy malt and some metallic notes. |
Aug 4, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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1978 | Browar Fortuna Komes Porter Baltycki | Poland | Baltic Porter | 3.3
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 500ml bottle <br> 9.0% ABV <br> Best before: March 9, 2019 <br> Main / Bronte LCBO Outlet (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> August 7, 2018 <br> $3.65<br> The beer pours a coca-cola brownish-black with almost no head, save for a thin dark brown film of bubbles. The aroma was roasted malt, coffee, and alcohol. The alcohol was very noticeable. The mouthfeel was medium to full-bodied, but carbonation was well below average, almost no carbonation in this bottle. The flavour was sweet milk chocolate, bitter coffee, and roasted malt. Despite the dating on the bottle, this seemed like an 'old' beer based oin the lack of carbonation and real flavours, but based on this bottle, this beer was a letdown |
Aug 7, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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1979 | Quinas Original | Portugal | Pale Lager | 2.2
Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 4 May 13, 2023<br> Beer Store #2021 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 500ml can <br> 5.5% ABV <br> Canned On: February 4, 2022 <br> $3.00<br> The beer pours a translucent pale gold colour with a long lasting white bubbly head. The aroma is grains, weak perfumy hops, and weak dishsoap notes. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is one dimensional is that it’s grainy and bitter. |
May 21, 2023 10:40:20 PM |
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1980 | Sagres | Portugal | Pale Lager | 2.1
Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 4 October 30, 2024<br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 330ml bottle<br> 5.10% ABV <br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $6.15<br> The beer pours a translucent gold into the glass with very little head. What head there is...is white. The aroma is almost non-existent. The mouthfeel is very this, with high carbonation. The flavour is very grassy, with some bitterness. |
Nov 13, 2024 08:28:27 PM |
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1981 | Cerveja Super Bock | Portugal | Pale Lager | 2.2
Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 4 June 15, 2010 <br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte)<br> 330ml bottle <br> 5.4% ABV <br> $1.90 <br> The beer poured a translucent medium gold colour with high effervescence and a very thin white head. The aroma was grainy malt, some floral hops, and acidic tones. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was grainy malt, some yeast, and a bitter finish. Not a beer I would buy again. |
Apr 16, 2022 03:04:43 PM |
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1982 | Ciuc Premium | Romania | Pale Lager | 2.0
Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 4 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 4 500ml can <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #2 (Milton, Ontario, Canada)<br> January 7, 2011<br> The beer poured a translucent pale gold with a very thin white head. The aroma was grainy malt and some floral hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was grainy malt, and overly bitter hops. |
Jan 8, 2011 12:00:00 PM |
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1983 | Ursus Premium | Romania | Bohemian / Czech Pilsener | 2.6
Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 August 23, 2008 <br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte)<br> 5.0% ABV <br> 500ml <br> $2.25<br> The beer poured a translucent gold colour with a generous white fluffy head, and excessive effervescence. The aroma was a pungent mix of grainy malt, hops, and skunk. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, and highly carbonated. The flavour is a nice balance between the hops and the malt, not as grainy as other European pilseners! |
Apr 16, 2022 02:16:54 PM |
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1984 | Ochakovo Premium Svetloe | Russia | Pale Lager | 1.7
Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 3 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 3 500ml bottle <br> 4.5% ABV <br> I tried this beer on October 3, 2008 at “Smokeless Joe’s” in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a translucent very pale gold, with almost no head at all. The aroma was all grainy malt with a hint of hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was very grassy…all malt, very little hops. Boring beer, nothing awful, nothing great. |
Oct 3, 2008 11:27:03 PM |
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1985 | Baltika 3 (Classic) | Russia | Pale Lager | 2.1
Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 2 | Overall: 4 July 25, 2007<br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte) <br> 500ml bottle<br> 4.80% ABV<br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $2.35<br> The beer pours a nice translucent gold colour into the glass with a large head that disappeared quickly into nothing. The aroma was very faint malt...very faint. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied with high carbonation. The taste was awful, not sure how to describe it really. Almost has salt tones to it. |
Nov 11, 2024 04:52:45 PM |
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1986 | Baltika 7 (Export) | Russia | Lager | 2.8
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5 500ml bottle with pull/peel top <br> 5.4% ABV <br> Bottled On: February 8, 2011 <br> Main/Thompson LCBO Outlet (Milton, Ontario, Canada)<br> August 16, 2011<br> $2.35<br> The beer pourred a translucent medium gold with a generous bubbly white head. The aroma was grainy malt, bread, and some weak floral hops. The mouthfeel is crisp, medium bodied, with medium carbonation. The flavour is grainy malt, some sweetness, vegetables, and a decent bitter finish. |
Aug 16, 2011 12:00:00 PM |
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1987 | Asia Pacific Tiger Beer | Singapore | Pale Lager | 2.3
Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 5 July 6, 2007<br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte) <br> 500ml can<br> 5.00% ABV<br> Canned On: Unknown<br> $2.10<br> It poured a golden orange colour into the glass with a fluffy white head that dissipated very quickly leaving almost no foam on the top. Lots of effervescence. The aroma was a combination of malts and yeast. The mouthfeel is crisp with a lot of carbonation - dances on the tongue. The taste is slightly bitter with some malty tones. Not a great beer by any stretch. |
Nov 11, 2024 02:36:33 PM |
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1988 | Zlatý Bažant / Zlaty Golden Pheasant | Slovakia | Bohemian / Czech Pilsener | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 July 25, 2007<br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte) <br> 500ml bottle<br> 5.00% ABV<br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $2.35<br> The beer poured a translucent gold colour, darker than most North American lagers. The head was quite large and quite dense but disappeared quickly leaving a little lacing on the side. The aroma is hoppy with some yeasty tinges. The mouthfeel is slightly thick with ample carbonation and medium-bodied. The taste is very much pilsener like, but not as good as some of the common Czech Pilseners in my opinion. |
Nov 11, 2024 04:48:40 PM |
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1989 | Laško Zlatorog / Lasko Zlatorog | Slovenia | Bohemian / Czech Pilsener | 2.5
Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5 August 27, 2007<br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 500ml bottle<br> 4.90% ABV <br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $7.25<br> The beer poured a translucent gold into a glass with a loose white head which didn't last very long. There was some hints of malt in the aroma, but not a lot. The mouthfeel was thin, with mild carbonation, and slightly slippery, reminiscent of wheat beers. The flavour was also a bit on the grainy side. Not a beer I would go out of my way to order again, but it did knock another country off my list. |
Nov 12, 2024 11:44:32 AM |
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1990 | Castle Lager | South Africa | Pale Lager | 1.9
Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 3 July 2, 2007 <br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte) <br> 500ml can<br> 5.00% ABV<br> Canned On: Unknown<br> $2.35<br> It poured nicely into the glass with very little head, what head there was was gone very quickly. The colour is a medium gold colour, and translucent. Carbonation is constant. The aroma is malty and was constant throughout. The mouthfeel is crisp with mild carbonation. The taste is mellow with hints of malt and grains. An refreshing beer. |
Nov 11, 2024 01:58:08 PM |
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1991 | Hite Beer | South Korea | Pale Lager | 1.3
Aroma: 2 | Appearance: 3 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 2 | Overall: 2 330ml bottle <br> 4.5% ABV <br> I tried this beer on January 29, 2010 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a very pale gold colour, quite possibly the palest beer I've seen out of a bottle. with a very thin white head. The aroma was very weak with grainy malt, and metallic hints. The mouthfeel was medium-thin with medium carbonation. The flavour was grainy malt, with a bitter metallic finish |
Jan 29, 2010 12:00:00 PM |
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1992 | Estrella Damm 5.4% | Spain | Pale Lager | 2.3
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 4 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 4 500ml can <br> 4.6% ABV <br> I tried this beer on July 28, 2009 after purchasing from the Union Station LCBO outlet in Toronto. As mentioned by Mike T and Chopz, the can says 4.6%. The beer poured a translucent gold, with a thin white foamy head which lasted, and was highly effervescent. The aroma was primarily grainy malt, with some freshly baked bread. and a hint of hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was very grainy. A typical pale lager. |
Aug 1, 2009 03:51:01 PM |
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1993 | Estrella Damm Inedit | Spain | Witbier | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 750ml wine bottle <br> 4.8% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> November 20, 2010 <br> The beer poured a slightly hazy straw yellow with a thin white head. The aroma was wheat malt, spices, and perfumey hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour wasn't very Belgian Wit at all. it was citrusy hops and a weak malt backbone. Enjoyable....and good tasting. |
Nov 21, 2010 12:00:00 PM |
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1994 | Mahou Cinco Estrellas | Spain | Pale Lager | 3.0
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 June 4, 2023 <br> Beer Store #4362 (Cambridge, Ontario, Canada – Trinity Centre)<br> 500ml can <br> 5.50% ABV <br> Best Before: April 25, 2024<br> $2.75<br> The beer pours a clear gold with a long lasting white head and high effervescence. The aroma was grassy mnalts, yeast, and light herbal hops. The mouthfeel was light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was grainy malt, a light spiciness, and a weak bitter finish. |
Apr 13, 2024 11:34:02 PM |
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1995 | Lion Stout (Sinha Stout) | Sri Lanka | Foreign / Extra Stout | 4.6
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 10 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9 August 27, 2007<br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 330ml bottle<br> 8.80% ABV <br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $7.95<br> The beer poured a dark chocolate brown into a Unibroue tulip glass with a very generous brown head. The aroma was reminiscent of malt, chocolate, and coffee. The mouthfeel is thick with mild carbonation. The flavour was very good, some malt and coffee hints. |
Nov 12, 2024 12:17:41 AM |
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1996 | Åbro Rekorderlig Wild Berries Cider | Sweden | Cider | 4.0
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 10 | Overall: 8 December 9, 2008 <br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 500ml can <br> 7.0% ABV <br> $8.95<br> The cider poured a nice transparent reddish-gold with no head. The aroma was sour apples, pears, and raspberries. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, with high carbonation. The flavour was fruity and sweet with a strong berry presence. I really enjoyed the taste of this. I almost felt guilty not having another 3-4 of them. |
Oct 11, 2022 12:04:57 PM |
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1997 | Sigtuna Midvinterblot (2012 -) | Sweden | Imperial Porter | 4.2
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9 330ml bottle <br> 8.0% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> December 9, 2013 <br> The beer pours a solid blackish-brown colour with reddish hues and tan coloured head. The aroma is dark fruit, molasses, and roasted malt. The mouthfeel is full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is roasted malt, coffee, with hints of vanilla and molasses. Quite good. |
Dec 10, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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1998 | Omnipollo Bianca (Blueberry Pineapple Marshmallow Lassi Gose) | Sweden | Gose | 4.0
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 March 15, 2023<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 6.0% ABV <br> Canned On: December 3, 2022<br> $5.95<br> The beer pours a semi-translucent red colour with a long lasting pink bubbly head. Lacing is good. The aroma is grains, marshmallow, berries, light funk, and yeast. No pineapple to be sniffed whatsoever. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is pineapple and berry heavy with hints of grainy malt. The finish has some light bitterness in it. |
May 21, 2023 08:44:20 PM |
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1999 | Omnipollo Fantom | Sweden | IPA | 3.6
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 January 18, 2023<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 6.1% ABV <br> Canned On: October 12, 2022<br> $5.25<br> The beer pours a hazed gold colour with a weak bubbly white head which doesn’t last. The aroma is grassy malt, light pineapple, light tropical notes, and yeast. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The dominant flavours are tropical fruit and citrus zest followed by light grains. The finish is more tangy than bitter. |
May 6, 2023 10:44:16 PM |
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2000 | Åbro Bryggmästarens Premium Gold / Åbro Brewmaster's Premium Gold | Sweden | Lager | 2.2
Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 4 March 15, 2016 <br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte)<br> 473ml can <br> 5.9% ABV <br> $2.50 <br> The beer pours a translucent light gold colour with a generous white bubbly head that lingers a while. The aroma is grainy malt, macro style and weak floral hops. The mouthfeel is weak to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is very malty with grainy malt, and a weak hoppish bitterness in the finish. Again, not something I would revisit. |
Oct 11, 2022 12:04:48 PM |