Beer Reviews by CYRENAICA

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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
201 McAuslan St. Ambroise Noire à L'Avoine / McAuslan St. Ambroise Oatmeal Stout Canada Oatmeal Stout 5.0

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

July 27, 2007 <br> The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada - 18 King Street East) <br> 500ml draught <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Kegged On: Unknown<br> $6.50<br> Wow! Impressive. It came to me in a glass (on draught) and appeared to be chocolate milk with a thick head. The beer was dark brown, with a medium brown head that lasted throughout the beer. The aroma was a combination of malt, chocolate, and fruits. The mouthfeel was full bodied, and not as thick as I was expecting. Nor was there a whole lot of carbonation. The flavour was full of malt, chocolate, and plums. Overall, this was a truly great experience, and completely surprised me that a stout could provide this.

Nov 11, 2024
09:32:37 PM
202 Kawartha Lakes Brewing (KLB) Raspberry Wheat Canada American Wheat 2.9

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 10 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 4

August 7, 2007<br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 592ml draught<br> 4.50% ABV<br> Kegged On: Unknown<br> $6.75<br> The beer was a beautiful translucent red that reminded me of a Paulaner Salvator with very little head. The aroma was light on malt with a hint of raspberry. The mouthfeel was very weak...watery and no carbonation. The flavour was a combination of raspberry and coffee. The scary part of this beer is that after taking my notes from the first taste and writing them down..........the last 2/3 of the beer went down in maybe 5 seconds. This beer was WEAK. .

Nov 11, 2024
09:58:12 PM
203 Creemore Springs Premium Lager Canada Vienna / Amber Lager 2.9

Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5

August 25, 2007<br> Kelsey’s Roadhouse (Milton, Ontario, Canada – 45 Chisholm Drive<br> 592ml draught<br> 5.00% ABV<br> Kegged On: Unknown<br> $5.80<br> The beer was a beautiful coppery colour with a one finger head. The aroma was very faint to non-existant. Disappointing to say the least. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied with mild carbonation. The flavour was mild, a little malty and a little bitter. I may try this beer again.

Nov 12, 2024
12:10:54 AM
204 Unibroue Maudite Canada Belgian Strong Ale 4.5

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

August 30, 2017<br> The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada - 18 King Street East) <br> 350ml draught <br> 8.00% ABV<br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $6.85<br> Beerpal Review #100. The beer was dark brown with a smallish white head. The aroma was a combination of malt and spice, possibly cloves. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied with some mild carbonation. The flavour was smooth and spicy with some malty hints.

Nov 12, 2024
12:08:13 PM
205 Nickel Brook Green Apple Pilsner Canada Bohemian / Czech Pilsener 3.1

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

August 31, 2007<br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 341ml bottle<br> 4.00% ABV <br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $5.75<br> The beer poured a translucent gold colour with a small white head. The aroma was very apply, crabapply actually. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied with some mild carbonation. The flavour was very much all about apples with a hint of hops. A very nice aftertaste reminded me for several minutes that I had drank this beer. This is a beer I may try again.

Nov 12, 2024
12:13:27 PM
206 Church-Key The Lactese Falcon Canada Flanders Oude Bruin 3.5

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

October 5, 2007<br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 12oz draught<br> 8.00% ABV <br> Kegged On: Unknown<br> $5.95<br> The aroma of the beer is blue cheese. The bartender told me it was 'blue cheese meets beer'...I laughed....I sniffed...........and damned if he wasn't right. The colour of the beer is a reddish brown. The mouthfeel is full and creamy with some mild carbonation. The taste is very similar to the smell. Beer with Blue Cheese. This iss my first Flemish sour.....and it may be my last!

Nov 12, 2024
08:34:29 PM
207 Amsterdam Two Fisted Irish Stout Canada Dry Stout 2.6

Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5

October 5, 2007<br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 20oz draught<br> 5.00% ABV <br> Kegged On: Unknown<br> $4.29<br> The aroma is non-existent. The appearance is a dark brown with a fluffy tan-coloured head that lasts throughout. The mouthfeel is watery with no carbonation. The flavour has hints of tea, and not much else.

Nov 12, 2024
08:27:44 PM
208 Stratford Bohemian Pilsner Canada Bohemian / Czech Pilsener 3.2

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

October 17, 2007<br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 20oz Draught<br> 4.80% ABV <br> Kegged On: Unknown<br> $5.95<br> The beer pours a translucent gold colour with a loose white head. The aroma is a combination of hops, grass, and a little malt. The mouthfeel is medium-bodied with some mild carbonation. The flavour is very pleasant with some malty tones and a little grain.

Nov 12, 2024
09:11:42 PM
209 Amsterdam Downtown Brown Canada Brown Ale 3.6

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

Originally Rated As Amsterdam Nut Brown Ale<br> October 18, 2007<br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte) <br> 500ml bottle<br> 5.00% ABV<br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $2.05<br> The beer pours a very dark brown with a thin white head. The aroma is malty with no discernable nut to be enjoyed. The mouthfeel is medium with mild carbonation. The taste is slightly sour with hints of malt.

Nov 13, 2024
07:34:19 PM
210 Amsterdam Natural Blonde Lager Canada Lager 3.5

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

October 28, 2007<br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte) <br> 500ml bottle<br> 5.00% ABV<br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $2.50<br> The bottle pours a very nice translucent gold into the glass with a very loose frothy head that disappeared quickly. The aroma is mildly hoppish with citrus tones. The mouthfeel is medium-bodied with mild carbonation. The taste is a combination of citrus tones, hops, and a little grass.

Nov 13, 2024
08:21:52 PM
211 Cameron's Auburn Ale Canada Amber Ale 3.8

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

Originally Rated As Cameron’s Auburn Ale<br> October 19, 2007<br> Gift<br> 341ml bottle<br> 5.00% ABV<br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $0.00<br> The beer pours a beautiful pale translucent red colour with a thin white head. The aroma is a little bit of hops and a little bit of fruit, plum like. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with mild carbonation. The flavour is hoppy with some malt, plums, and yeast tones.

Nov 13, 2024
08:07:38 PM
212 Kokanee Canada Lager 2.2

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

November 8, 2007<br> Lone Star Texas Grill (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 200 Front Street West) 20oz draught<br> 5.00% ABV <br> Kegged On: Unknown<br> $6.95<br> The beer is a translucent gold in colour with a thick white head. Against the wooden table, the beer almost has a metallic look. The aroma is weakly malty with some grass. The mouthfeel is very light-bodied but not watery. Very little carbonation is evident. The taste is weakly malty.

Nov 13, 2024
09:42:24 PM
213 Unibroue La Fin du Monde Canada Abbey Tripel 4.4

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

December 21, 2007<br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 341ml bottle<br> 9.00% ABV <br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $7.95<br> The beer pours a murky golden brown with a generous white head. The aroma is a combination of malt and plums. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with high carbonation. The favour is spicy, malty, and slightly bitter.

Nov 13, 2024
10:24:44 PM
214 Trafalgar Abbey Belgian Canada Abbey Dubbel 3.7

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

December 22, 2007<br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte) <br> 650ml bottle<br> 6.20% ABV<br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $3.75<br> The beer pours a brownish black with a small head that disappears quickly. The odour is that of roasted malts with some spices such as clove. The mouthfeel is creamy, medium bodied, somewhat dry, and very little carbonation. The flavour is more of the malt and spices that come through in the aroma.

Nov 13, 2024
10:33:37 PM
215 Scotch Irish John By Imperial Stout Canada Imperial Stout 4.0

Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 8

December 24, 2007<br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte) <br> 355ml bottle<br> 6.70% ABV<br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $2.50<br> The beer pours a coca-cola black with a huge chocolate milk coloured frothy head. The aroma consists of roasted malts and some chocolate tinges. The mouthfeel is medium-bodied with little carbonation. The flavour is very similar to the 95% Cocoa Lindt chocolate.

Nov 13, 2024
11:17:18 PM
216 Great Lakes Brewery 666 Devil's Pale Ale Canada American Pale Ale 4.2

Aroma: 10 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

December 30, 2007<br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte) <br> 473ml can<br> 6.00% ABV<br> Canned On: Unknown<br> $2.50<br> First, allow me to write what is on the side of the can <br> <br> 666 kilograms of malt <br> 6.66 kilograms of hops <br> 66.6 minutes of boiling <br> 6% alc/vol <br> 6.6.06 Date of Conception <br> <br> This beer pours a translucent dark red, it was beautiful. The head is generous, tan in colour, and lasts a few minutes. The aroma is sweet malt, a little hops, and a faint touch of licorice. The mouthfeel is medium-bodied, slightly creamy, and mildly carbonated. The flavour is very hoppy with a lot of juicy citrus notes, and balanced nicely by the caramel notes in the malt.. <br> <br> After my review, through 6 reviews, the beer's score is 3.333, not bad for a "Devil's" Pale Ale

Nov 14, 2024
09:10:23 PM
217 Lakeport Honey Lager Canada Pale Lager 1.6

Aroma: 2 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 2 | Flavor: 2 | Overall: 2

December 30, 2007<br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte) <br> 473ml can<br> 5.00% ABV<br> Canned On: Unknown<br> $1.75<br> This beer pours a beautiful translucent light reddish gold colour with a huge fluffy white head. The aroma is very weak with no discernable notes of anything. The mouthfeel is watery and highly carbonated. The flavour is also very weak. No discernable taste of malt, hops, honey...or even grain. If it wasn't for the frothy head and the words 'beer' and 'biere' on the can, I would have thought with was coloured water. I'm convinced the $1.75 I paid is $1.74 too much.

Nov 14, 2024
09:12:05 PM
218 Carling Ice Canada Pale Lager 1.8

Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 4 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 3

473ml can <br> 5.5% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> April 27, 2010 <br> The beer poured a translucent medium gold with a thin white head that disappeared quickly. The aroma was cheap malt, grain, and a weak floral sense. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was awful, sweet grainy malt.

Apr 27, 2010
12:00:00 PM
219 Duggan's #24 Altbier Canada Altbier 3.6

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

10oz draught <br> 4.8% ABV <br> I tried this beer on tap on April 30, 2010 at "Duggan's Brewery" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This was not on the menu and was replacing the Czech Pils on tap. No number was assigned, but the bill said #10. <br> <br> The beer was translucent amber in colour, slightly hazy, with a thin white bubbly head. The aroma was malt, hops, and some sweet caramel hints. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was malty, slightly sweet, with a hoppy bite and a bitter finish.

Apr 30, 2010
12:00:00 PM
220 Duggan's #7 Stout Canada Dry Stout 3.9

Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

10oz draught <br> 4.9% ABV <br> I tried this beer on tap on April 30, 2010 at "Duggan's Brewery" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer was poured a very dark brown, almost black, with a 1/2" tan creamy head. The aroma was roasted malt, some chocolate, and some hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was roasted malt. mild chocolate hints, and a nice bitter finish.

Apr 30, 2010
12:00:00 PM
221 Duggan's #3 German Pils Canada Bohemian / Czech Pilsener 3.8

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

10oz draught <br> 5.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on tap on April 30, 2010 at "Duggan's Brewery" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer was poured a translucent medium gold, with a little haze, and a snow white bubbly head. The aroma was grainy malt, and hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, crisp, and medium carbonation. The flavour was grainy malt, some hops, a little citrusy hint, and a bitter finish.

Apr 30, 2010
12:00:00 PM
222 Dieu du Ciel Rigor Mortis ABT Canada Abbey Quadrupel 4.6

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

341ml bottle <br> 10.5% ABV <br> The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> May 20, 2010 <br> The beer poured a very dark brown, almost metallic in colour with a very thin white head. The aroma was roasted malt, molasses, and plenty of dark fruit. The mouthfeel was full-bodied, slightly creamy, with medium carbonation. The flavour was sweet malt, candy sugar, and dark fruit. Exceptional.

May 20, 2010
12:00:00 PM
223 Grand River Mill Race Mild Canada Mild Ale 2.5

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

300ml draught <br> 3.5% ABV <br> The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> May 20, 2010 <br> The beer was dark brown with a tan coloured head. The aroma was grainy malts, with a weak hoppish presence. The mouthfeel was very thin, almost watery, with only mild carbonation. The flavour was very weak. Some graininess, nuttiness, and a weak bitterness to finish with.

May 20, 2010
12:00:00 PM
224 Rickard's Dark Canada Porter 2.8

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

473ml can <br> 4.8% ABV <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> May 22, 2010 <br> I tried this beer on May 22, 2010 after purchasing from the Queen's Quay LCBO outlet in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a translucent dark red with a half inch tan foamy head. The aroma is sweet roasted malt and a a little maple. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is sour grainy malt, with a hint of maple sweetness.

May 23, 2010
12:00:00 PM
225 Creemore Springs Kellerbier Canada Kellerbier 4.0

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

20oz draught <br> 5.0% ABV <br> The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> May 28, 2010 <br> The beer appeared a hazy golden orange colour with a thick creamy white head that lasted a while. The aroma was grainy malt, with some floral hops in the mix. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was primarily grainy malt, with some citrusy sweetness in the finish.

May 28, 2010
12:00:00 PM