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

March 2, 2019<br> LCBO #457 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Yonge / Eglinton)<br> 473ml can<br> 6.8% ABV<br> Best Before: June 20, 2019<br> $3.25<br> The beer pours a cloudy dark gold colour with a long lasting foamy white head. The aroma is passion fruit, oranges, cereal grains, and dishsoap. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is mellow compared to the aroma. More tropical fruit flavours, some grains, with a mildly hoppy finish. Great fruitiness in this one.

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

16oz draught &#60;br&#62; 5.0&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; Granite Brewery and Tied House &#40;Toronto, Ontario, Canada&#41;&#60;br&#62; March 22, 2019&#60;br&#62; &#36;8.50&#60;br&#62; The beer poured a clear medium gold with a thin white ring for a head. The aroma was yeast, biscuit grains, and light citrusy hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was very similar to the aroma with a nice malty backbone complemented by some light citrus and earthy hops, and a mellow finish.

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

16oz draught &#60;br&#62; 6.2&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; Granite Brewery and Tied House &#40;Toronto, Ontario, Canada&#41;&#60;br&#62; March 22, 2019&#60;br&#62; &#36;8.50&#60;br&#62; The beer poured a solid black colour with a creamy tan coloured head that clung to the side. The aroma was roasted malt, coffee, dark chocolate, and hints of vanilla. The mouthfeel was full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was roasted malt, dark chocolate, coffee, and notes of soy sauce in the finish.

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

16oz draught&#60;br&#62; 4.6&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; Granite Brewery and Tied House &#40;Toronto, Ontario, Canada&#41;&#60;br&#62; March 22, 2019&#60;br&#62; &#36;8.50&#60;br&#62; The beer poured a solid black colour with a light tan coloured creamy head which laced extremely well down the glass. The aroma was milk chocolate, chili peppers, roasted malt, and coffee. The mouthfeel was full bodied, creamy, and with average carbonation. The flavour was roasted malt and chocolate up front, with the chilis creeping up and catching the back of the tongue. The finish was decently bitter.

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

750ml bottle &#60;br&#62; 10.3&#37; ABV&#60;br&#62; Bottled On: June 6, 2017 &#60;br&#62; LCBO #457 &#40;Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Yonge &#47; Eglinton&#41;&#60;br&#62; March 23, 2019&#60;br&#62; &#36;21.95&#60;br&#62; 2015 Edition, Bottled in 2017 after aging. The beer pours a turbid Indian red colour with a short lived &#40;and by short lived I mean seconds&#41; white cap. The ring around the edge does last forever though. The aroma is tart chrries, yeast, sour grains, and an unrecognizable funky smell. The mouthfeel is puckering, medium to full bodied, with ample amounts of carbonation. The flavour is both very tart, and very fruity. The cherries aren’t as pronounced in the flavour as they are in the aroma but still there. Some grains and yeast are also present but this is a very sour beer. As previously stated, this is nowhere near quad like in what we have to think of is a quad. But it is quite good.

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

330ml bottle&#60;br&#62; 8.0&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; Best Before: May 27, 2020&#60;br&#62; LCBO # 255 &#40;Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main &#47; Bronte&#41; &#60;br&#62; April 6, 2019 &#60;br&#62; &#36;3.50&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a slight hazed gold colour with a huge rocky off-white head which lasts throughout and laces extremely well. The aroma is honey, grass, yeast, and citrus. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with above average carbonation. The flavour was very grassy, with notes of yeast and tart fruit leading to a bitter finish.

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

750 bottle&#60;br&#62; 8.3&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; Bottled On: August 13, 2017&#60;br&#62; Best Before: August 13, 2019&#60;br&#62; LCBO #010 &#40;Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Summerhill&#41;&#60;br&#62; May 11, 2019&#60;br&#62; &#36;11.90&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a hazed light reddish-gold colour with a huge generous white bubbly head. The aroma is honey, wheat, coriander, grass, lemon, and yeast. The mouthfeel is full bodied, sticky, with average carbonation. The flavour is yeast, light honey and citrus, and a salty finish. Interesting beer.

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

330ml bottle&#60;br&#62; 6.5&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; LCBO # 255 &#40;Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main &#47; Bronte&#41; &#60;br&#62; July 8, 2019&#60;br&#62; &#36;4.95&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a murky honey gold colour with a generous light tan coloured head which lasts a while. The aroma is definitely Belgian eith notes of yeast, funky grains, vinegar, and light apple notes. The mouthfeel is medium bodied, with above average carbonation. The pr4imary flavour is the oak, followed by light fruit notes, yeast, and grains. You can’t smell or taste the alcohol , but you can definitely feel it go down your throat. A good beer.

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

July 31, 2019 <br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Louis Saint Laurent / Bronte)<br> 473ml can<br> 5.0% ABV<br> Canned On: May 23, 2019<br> $3.25<br> The beer pours a translucent pale gold colour with plenty of effervescence and a snow white quarter inch cap that lasts a while. The aroma is grainy malt, rye, noble hops, and yeast. Not bad. The mouthfeel is medium bodied, with average carbonation, and is very ‘crisp’. The flavour showcases the rye very well, balancing it with the barley and noble hops. This actually isn’t a bad beer.

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

1 litre draught &#60;br&#62; 5.1&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; Bar Hop Brewco &#40;Toronto, Ontario, Canada&#41;&#60;br&#62; September 20, 2019&#60;br&#62; &#36;22.00 &#40;includes the price of the 1 litre Hofbrauhaus stein&#41;&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a translucent orange-hued gold with a frothy white head that lasts over an hour. The aroma is grainy malt, light yeast, a definite noble hop nose, and a hint of honey. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied, average carbonation, and matches the textbook definition for &#39;crisp&#39;. The flavour is certainly malt forward, heavy on the grains, slightly sweet, and with a mild bitter finish. An easy drinking Helles to open the Oktoberfest season.

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

473ml can &#60;br&#62; 5.0&#37; ABV&#60;br&#62; Canned On: July 1, 2019&#60;br&#62; LCBO Outlet #457 &#40;Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Yonge &#47; Eglinton&#41;&#60;br&#62; October 17, 2019&#60;br&#62; &#36;2.95&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a translucent medium gold, with plenty of effervescence and a long lasting white film for a cap. The aroma is cereal malt, floral hops, and light yeast. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is cereal malt, some sweet fruity&#47;berry afternotes, yeast, with a decent bitter finish.

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

500ml draught &#60;br&#62; 6.7&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; The Beerbistro &#40;Toronto, Ontario, Canada&#41;&#60;br&#62; October 18, 2019 &#60;br&#62; &#36;9.00&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a slightly hazed medium gold colour with a thin white film for a head. It looks nothing like an NE IPA. The aroma is oranges, grass, herbal hops, and yeast. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was nicely balanced with grains and sweet orange flavours balanced by citrus peel notes. Quite enjoyable.

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

330ml draught &#60;br&#62; 8.5&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; The Beerbistro &#40;Toronto, Ontario, Canada&#41;&#60;br&#62; October 18, 2019 &#60;br&#62; &#36;9.00&#60;br&#62; The beer poured a solid ruby red with a huge 2&#34; creamy cream coloured head which left a lot of lacing. The aroma was heavy on the side of candied cherries, some light honey notes, grains,and yeast. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was very well balanced between sweet cherry notes, and tart cherry notes. There was a bit of graininess and a hint of alcohol, but this was a delicious beer nonetheless.

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

473ml draught &#60;br&#62; 4.5&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; Wvrst - Union Station &#40;Toronto, Ontario, Canada&#41;&#60;br&#62; November 15, 2019&#60;br&#62; &#36;8.50&#60;br&#62; The beer poured a solid black colour with a creamy dark brown head that lasted about 20 minutes. The aroma were roasted malts, oats, dark chocolate, and coffee. The mouthfeel was medium to full bodied, slightly creamy, and with average carbonation. The flavour was roasted malt, coffee, and some peppery spice notes. The finish was slightly bitter. Another fine Indie Ale House brew.

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

473ml can &#60;br&#62; 5.0&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; Canned On: November 3, 2019&#60;br&#62; LCBO Outlet #010 &#40;Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Summerhill&#41;&#60;br&#62; December 20, 2019&#60;br&#62; &#36;3.20&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a translucent mahogany colour with a generous brown cap which quickly recedes to a thin rocky film on the surface. The aroma is roasted malt, light chocolate, light caramel, and earthy hops. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied, slightly creamy, with average carbonation. The flavour is balanced nicely between the slightly sweet chocolatey malt character and the bitter hop finish. Another sold lager from Caledon Hills.

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

473ml can &#60;br&#62; 5.3&#37;&#60;br&#62; Canned On: October 21, 2019 &#60;br&#62; LCBO Outlet #010 &#40;Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Summerhill&#41;&#60;br&#62; December 30, 2019&#60;br&#62; &#36;3.65&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a very hazed dark gold with plenty of effervescence supporting a half inch off white cap which sticks around. The aroma is grass, herbal hops, cream, and light fruit. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is where the team comes through. The flavour is grainy malt, tea, light cream, and weak apple tones. Not much bitterness in the finish.

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

473ml can &#60;br&#62; 4.8&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; Canned On: August 8, 2019&#60;br&#62; LCBO Outlet #0457 &#40;Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Yonge &#47; Eglinton&#41;&#60;br&#62; January 16, 2020&#60;br&#62; &#36;3.10&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a translucent copper colour with a generous foamy off-white head which lasts quite a while and provides some decent lacing. The aroma is caramel, grass, yeast, and herbal hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The dominant flavour is definitely the caramel with some hints of molasses, grass, and a nice bitter hoppy finish that lingers on the back of the tongue for a minute or two. The caramel and molasses sweetness is nicely balanced by the finishing bitterness.

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

473ml can &#60;br&#62; 4.8&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; Canned On: June 17, 2019&#60;br&#62; LCBO Outlet #0457 &#40;Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Yonge &#47; Eglinton&#41;&#60;br&#62; January 25, 2020&#60;br&#62; &#36;3.20&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a lightly hazed straw gold with a generous white cap which disappears within 3 minutes. The aroma is light spice, musty hops, grass, and weak citrus notes. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grains, light spice, and a good bitter hoppy finish. Nicely done.

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

12oz draught &#60;br&#62; 6.4&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; C&#39;est What? &#40;Toronto, Ontario, Canada&#41; &#60;br&#62; January 31, 2020 &#60;br&#62; &#36;7.50&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a translucent mahogany colour with a half inch creamy light brown head. The aroma was tart fruit, chocolate, yeast, and weak hints of musty hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with above average carbonation. The flavour was candy chocolate, like chocolate ice cream, and tart cherry. It tasted like smethng I woud have eaten as a child. I enjoyed it more than I should have.

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

500ml can &#60;br&#62; 5.6&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; Canned On: August 31, 2020&#60;br&#62; LCBO Outlet # 010 &#40;Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Summerhill&#41;&#60;br&#62; February 26, 2020&#60;br&#62; &#36;3.05&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a clear metallic gold with a 1” off-white creamy head which lasts a while. The aroma is citrus, grains, pine, and light yeast. Smells like an old west coast IPA. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is citrus, tea, and grains. The finish is mildly bitter, certainly not overly strong.

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

12 oz draught &#60;br&#62; 4.1&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; C&#39;est What? &#40;Toronto, Ontario, Canada&#41;&#60;br&#62; March 6, 2020&#60;br&#62; &#36;6.00&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a dark black colour with heavy effervescence and a thick creamy head. The aroma is roasted malt, coffee, and anise. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with above average carbonation. The flavour is strong coffee, roasted malt, and vanilla

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

473ml can &#60;br&#62; 5.4&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; Best Before: January 24, 2021&#60;br&#62; LCBO Outlet #649 &#40;Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey&#39;s Plaza&#41;&#60;br&#62; April 27, 2020&#60;br&#62; &#36;3.55&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a hazy straw colour with an off-white cap that is both creamy and rocky. A little effervescence is going on. The aroma is grapefruit, grass, and pine notes. Maybe a little yeast too, but hard to detect. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is certainly fruit forward with grapefruit and tangerine flavours coming through in abundance. Cereal flavours are present as is a weakly bitter finish. Flavourful and easy to drink, but yet, probably not a favourite.

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

473ml can &#60;br&#62; 5.0&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; Best Before: July 19, 2020&#60;br&#62; LCBO Outlet #649 &#40;Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey&#39;s Plaza&#41;&#60;br&#62; April 29, 2020&#60;br&#62; &#36;3.95&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a deep translucent ruby red with an uneven rocky film for a cap. The can says ‘Kolsch’ on it, but the aroma on this baby is very un-Kolsch like. A lot of tart berry notes and funky grains to be noticed. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with lively carbonation. The flavour leans more to the elderberries than the blueberries, but there is no tartness in the flavour. Finish is lightly bitter. Very good beer, but still wouldn’t be a favourite.

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

473ml can &#60;br&#62; 5.0&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; Best Before: July 19, 2020&#60;br&#62; LCBO Outlet #649 &#40;Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey&#39;s Plaza&#41;&#60;br&#62; May 26, 2020&#60;br&#62; &#36;3.35&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a translucent straw gold colour with a generous white cap that takes a few minutes to wind down. The aroma is dinner rolls, earthy hops, and a slight yeasty smell. Mouthfeel is medium to full bodied, slightly under carbonated. The flavour is grainy malt, a slight sweetness, and finishes with a mild bitter finish. A good beer.

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

473ml can &#60;br&#62; 5.6&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; LCBO Outlet #649 &#40;Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey&#39;s Plaza&#41;&#60;br&#62; June 15, 2020&#60;br&#62; &#36;3.20&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a murky golden orange colour with a rocky whiote head which doesn’t last, but leaves a lot of lacing. The aroma is grassy malt, tart fruits, citrus, and floral hops. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied, with pulp, and average carbonation. The flavour is grassy malt and a ton of tropical fruit flavours. The finish isn’t very bitter.