Beer Reviews by CYRENAICA

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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
701 Affligem Tripel Belgium Abbey Tripel 3.7

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

330ml bottle <br> 9.5% ABV (as marked on bottle) <br> Best Before: September 19, 2013 <br> LCBO Outlet #217 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Queen’s Quay) <br> March 2, 2012 <br> $3.95<br> The beer poured an apple juice gold into the chalice with a thin white head. The aroma was fruity and spicy with a hint of yeast. Apples and citrus were the predominant fruit notes. Mouthfeel was medium bodied and well carbonated. The first flavour note is yeast, followed by some light apple and citrus, and unfortunately, the alcohol is very noticeable.

Nov 14, 2020
04:43:30 PM
702 Neustadt Springs The Sour Kraut Canada Lager 3.7

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

500ml draught <br> 5.7% ABV <br> The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> May 11, 2012 <br> The beer poured a hazy pale orangy-gold colour with a foamy white head and plenty of effervescence. The aroma was weak grass, sour apples, and some hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was sour berries, tart apples, dry grain and some cider-like characteristics. A very interesting brew.

May 11, 2012
12:00:00 PM
703 Shipyard Pugsley's Signature Series: Smashed Blueberry United States Fruit Beer 3.7

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

625ml bottle <br> 9.0% ABV <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 17, 2012 <br> The beer poured a solid dark brown with a very thin head. Blueberries dominate the aroma, a good way. A little bit of sweet malt and not a lot else. Mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with medium carbonation. Flavour definitely has hints of Scotch Ale in it as there is a definite molasses note, some sweet malt, graininess and a hint of blueberries. By the end of the beer, the alcohol was definitely noticeable in both the aroma and taste.

Jun 18, 2012
12:00:00 PM
704 Great Lakes Brewery 25th Anniversary Saison Canada Saison 3.7

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

550ml draught <br> unknown ABV <br> C'est What (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> August 16, 2012 <2012> The beer poured a hazy gold colour with a creamy long lasting white head. The aroma was yeast, funk, and earthy citrus notes. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was earthy and citrusy with a yeasty finish. Better than their 'No Chance With Miranda'

Aug 16, 2012
12:00:00 PM
705 Granite Keefes Irish Stout Canada Dry Stout 3.7

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

20oz draught <br> 4.2% ABV <br> C'est What (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> September 13, 2012 <br> Beer is poured a very dark brown with a difinite blackening around the edges and a creamy dark tan head. Aroma is roasted malt, nuts, and coffee. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. Flavour is nutty malt, with roast and coffee. Quite enjoyable.

Sep 13, 2012
12:00:00 PM
706 Shipyard Pugsley's Signature Series: XXXX IPA United States Imperial IPA 3.7

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

625ml bottle <br> 9.3% ABV (as marked on bottle) <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> September 29, 2012 <br> Part of the Fall 2012 Shipyard feature at the LCBO. The beer pours a hazed reddish-orange with a 1/2" light tan head. Aroma is tropical fruits, lots of citrusy hops, and pine. Mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with medium carbonation. Flavour weak grapefruit hops, some sticky caramel notes, as well. A little too sweet to be great, but still pretty good.

Sep 30, 2012
12:00:00 PM
707 Beer Academy Smoked Porter Canada Smoked Ale 3.7

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

625ml bottle <br> 4.6% ABV <br> Six Pints Brewing/Beer Academy (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> Bottled on September 17, 2012 <br> October 12, 2012 <br> $5.96<br> The beer poured a solid coca-cola colour with a thin tan ring for a head. The aroma consisted of smoke, pork, roasted malt, and coffee. The mouthfeel was medium to full bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was smoked wood, coffee, and chocolate.

Oct 13, 2012
12:00:00 PM
708 Renaissance Craftsman Oatmeal Chocolate Stout New Zealand Oatmeal Stout 3.7

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

500ml bottle <br> 4.9% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> October 18, 2012 <br> The beer a solid black colour with brown edges, and no head, despite a vigourous pour. The aroma is roasted malt, chocolate, and coffee. Mouthfeel is medium-full with medium carbonation. Flavour is definite roast with hints of chocolate and caramel. Easy drinking, but not outstanding.

Oct 19, 2012
12:00:00 PM
709 Chatoe Rogue Pumpkin Patch Ale United States Spiced Beer 3.7

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

750ml bottle <br> 6.0% ABV <br> RBC Plaza LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> November 23, 2012 <br> A latecomer to the LCBO Fall Release program (just started showing up in stores this week). The beer pours a slightly hazed ruby red colour with a generous tan head that lasted a minute or so. Aroma is pumpkin, malt, funk and spices. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with medium carbonation. Flavour is grainy malt, pumpkin, and spices. Well put together, but not outstanding.

Nov 24, 2012
12:00:00 PM
710 Beau's All Natural Wild Oats Series No. 24: Oktobock Canada Bock 3.7

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

330ml draught <br> 7.0% ABV <br> C’est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> November 29, 2012 <br> $7.61<br> Beer appears a translucent reddish-gold colour with a creamy tan head that laces well. Aroma is grass, caramel, and fruity sweetness. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. Flavour is sweet malt, grain, fruit and hops. I felt it was more of an Marzen/Oktoberfest in flavour than a bock, but still quite good.

Nov 29, 2012
12:00:00 PM
711 Nøgne Ø Porter Norway Porter 3.7

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

500ml bottle <br> 7.0% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> December 7, 2012 <br> The beer pours a dark brown with black edges and a thin bubble light brown cap. The aroma is roasted malt, cocao, and vanilla. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with mild carbonation. Flavour is on the sweet side with vanilla, molasses, and chocolate flavours overwhelming the roasted malt bitterness.

Dec 8, 2012
12:00:00 PM
712 C'est What / Neustadt Springs Joan's Dark secret Canada Mild Ale 3.7

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

550ml Draught <br> 3.6% ABV <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> February 7, 2013 <br> The beer pours a translucent mahogany colour with a creamy tan coloured head. Aroma is roasted malt, caramel, and nuts. Mouthfeel is medium to full bodied, with mild carbonation. Flavour is roasted malt, nuts, caramel, and coffee. Quite good.

Feb 7, 2013
12:00:00 PM
713 Mill Street Doppel Pils Canada Imperial Pilsener 3.7

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

355ml bottle <br> 7.0% ABV <br>M ilton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> Mill Street 10th Anniversary Sampler Pack <br> February 15, 2013 <br> Beer pours a clear gold colour with a thin white ring for a head. Aroma is grains and cereal. Mouthfeel is medium bodied, slightly creamy, with mild carbonation. Flavour is grainy malt, with a bitter finish, Quite easy to drink.

Feb 15, 2013
12:00:00 PM
714 Beau's All Natural Pro-Am Series No. 6: Mutineer Imperial Pilsener Canada Imperial Pilsener 3.7

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

550ml draught <br> 8.3% ABV <br> C’est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> February 22, 2013 <br> $7.43<br> The beers a translucent deep gold colour with plenty of effervescence and a creamy white head about an inch thick that laces well. Aroma is cereal, grasss, and earthy hoppiness. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with good carbonation. Flavour is grains and hops, with a bitter finish. Crisp and clean like a lager should be.

Feb 22, 2013
12:00:00 PM
715 He'Brew Jewbelation Sweet 16 United States Strong Ale 3.7

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

750ml bottle <br> 14.5% ABV (as marked on bottle) <br> RBC Plaza LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> February 26, 2013 <br> The beer pours a solid dark brown, syrupy in nature with a creamy light brown head. Aroma is alcohol, caramel, and molasses. Mouthfeel is full bodied with mild carbonation. Flavour is over the top sweet and the alcohol is definitely noticeable. Dark fruit and roasted malt round out the flavour. Definitely a beer for sharing.

Feb 26, 2013
12:00:00 PM
716 Lakefront Bridge Burner Special Reserve Ale United States Strong Ale 3.7

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

651ml bottle <br> 8.5% ABV (as written on the bottle) <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> March 8, 2013 <br> The beer pours a translucent dark copper colour with a creamy tan coloured head. Aroma is caramel, citrus, and brown sugar. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is weak grapefruit hops, caramel, and grain. Not too sweet and not too bitter.

Mar 9, 2013
12:00:00 PM
717 Les Trois Mousquetaires Série Signature Maibock Canada Bock 3.7

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

750ml bottle <br> 6.8% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> March 22, 2013 <br> The beer pours a hazed medium gold colour with a 1" foamy white head and plenty of effervescence. The aroma is grainy malt, light fruits (pears/apricots), and herbal hops. Mouthfeel is medium to full bodied, slightly creamy, and well carbonated. Flavour is grainy malt, bitter hops, and earth notes.

Mar 23, 2013
12:00:00 PM
718 Goose Island Pepe Nero United States Saison 3.7

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

765mi bottle &#60;br&#62; 6.4&#37; ABV &#40;as written on bottle&#41; &#60;br&#62; King&#47;Spadina LCBO Outlet &#40;Toronto, Ontario, Canada&#41; &#60;br&#62; May 25, 2013 &#60;br&#62; The beer pours a semi-translucent brown colour with red hues and a dark tan frothy head. The aroma is roasted malt, yeast, and earthy notes. Mouthfeel is medium bodied, almost champagne-like, with above average carbonation. The flavour is roasted malt, burnt wood, and a bit or tart&#47;funk. An interesting take on a style I could care less about to begin with.

May 25, 2013
12:00:00 PM
719 Neustadt Springs Big Dog Beaujolais Porter Canada Porter 3.6

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

500ml draught <br> 5.5% ABV <br> I tried this beer on November 18, 2010 at "The Beerbistro" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a dark cocoa-cola brown with a thin tan head that lasted a few minutes. The aroma was Dark roasted malt, coffee, and anise. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is roasted malt, coffee, and cocoa. A good beer, but not great.

Nov 18, 2010
12:00:00 PM
720 Belhaven Scottish Stout United Kingdom Stout 3.6

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

500ml clear bottle <br> 7.0% ABV <br> Main/Bronte LCBO Outlet (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> November 20, 2010 <br> $2.95<br> 2010 Birthday Beer <br> The beer poured a very dark brown with a 1" bubbly tan coloured head that lingered. The aroma was wet metal, roasted malt, coffee, and molasses. The flavour was roasted malt, cold coffee grains, and chocolate.

Nov 21, 2010
12:00:00 PM
721 Muskoka Double Chocolate Cranberry Stout Canada Imperial Stout 3.6

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

750ml swing top bottle <br> 8.0% ABV <br> 2010 Vintage <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> December 9, 2010 <br> The beer poured a solid reddish-brown with a short-lived dark brown bubbly head. The aroma is roasted malt, dark chocolate, and cranberries. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is weak cranberries, roasted malt, and dark chocolate/cocoa. Alcohol is indeed well hidden.

Dec 10, 2010
12:00:00 PM
722 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
723 Barley Days Yuletide Cherry Porter Canada Porter 3.6

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

500ml draught <br> 5.5% ABV <br> The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> May 5, 2011<br> $7.95 <br> The beer was a solid ruby red, with a light brown foamy cap. The aroma was roasted malt, cherry, and floral hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was dark malt, coffee, and cherry. Very drinkable.

Dec 30, 2010
12:00:00 PM
724 Box Steam Dark & Handsome United Kingdom Old Ale 3.6

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

500ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Main/Bronte LCBO Outlet (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> January 4, 2011 <br> $2.95<br> The beer poured a translucent brown colour with a thin tan head that quickly fades to a ring. The aroma is roasted malt, coffee, and floral hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is roasted malt, grain, and some bitter hops in the end.

Jan 4, 2011
12:00:00 PM
725 Gouden Carolus Hopsinjoor Belgium Belgian Strong Ale 3.6

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

330ml bottle <br> 8.0% ABV (as written on the bottle) <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> March 14, 2011 <br> The beer poured a hazy golden yallow colour with a huge genrous rocky head into a Leffe Chalice. The aroma was yeast, grainy malt, and some floral hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, with medium-high carbonation. The flavour was bitter hops, yeast, and funk.

Mar 15, 2011
12:00:00 PM