Beer Reviews by CYRENAICA

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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
726 Grimbergen Double Belgium Abbey Dubbel 3.6

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

300ml draught <br> 6.5% ABV <br> The Town Crier (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> March 24, 2011 <br> The beer poured a translucent reddish-brown with a huge tan coloured head. The aroma was yeast, caramel malt, nuts, and fruit. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was sweet malt, yeast, and spices.

Mar 24, 2011
12:00:00 PM
727 Victory HopDevil United States IPA 3.6

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

April 15, 2011<br> Beerbistro, The (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 18 King Street East) <br> 12oz bottle <br> 6.7% ABV <br> $8.25<br> The beer pours a hazy golden orange with a 1/2" creamy tan coloured head. The aroma was citrusy hops, pine, and some caramel malt. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, with medium carbonation. The flavour was grapefruit, orange, and caramel with a dry finish.

Apr 16, 2022
01:58:10 PM
728 Black Creek Pale Ale Canada English Pale Ale 3.6

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

500ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> May 5, 2011 <br> $2.85<br> The beer poured a translucent rust colour in the glass with a huge rocky tan coloured head. The aroma is caramel malt, citrus hops, and pine. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is rather hoppy with a light malt sweetness. A decent pale ale

May 6, 2011
12:00:00 PM
729 Hitachino Nest White Ale Japan Witbier 3.6

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

330ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> May 7, 2011 <br> The beer poured a hazy yellow colour with a half inch snow white head. The aroma was wheat malt, and spices. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is wheat, coriander, and citrus, and very refreshing.

May 8, 2011
12:00:00 PM
730 Cheshire Valley American IPA Canada IPA 3.6

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

550ml draught <br> 6.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on draught on May 27, 2011 at "C'est What" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a translucent red-orange, with a creamy white head that laced very well. The aroma was citrusy hops, and a bit of sweet caramel malt. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was grapefuit, a hint of caramel, and a very bitter finish. Quite refreshing.

May 27, 2011
12:00:00 PM
731 Muskoka Mad Tom IPA Canada IPA 3.6

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

500ml draught <br> 6.4% ABV <br> The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 24, 2011 <br> The beer poured a hazy golden orange colour with a creamy white head. Aroma was lemony, citrus, pine, and grainy malt. Mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. Flavour was citrusy hops with a lemon lolipop taste to it, some grains, and a bitter finish. <br> <br> Tried bottled version on February 16, 2012. Beer is a paler gold colour, and all traces of the lemon are gone. The bottled version would make a great session beer.

Jun 24, 2011
12:00:00 PM
732 Cameron's Reginald Hopburn Canada Amber Ale 3.6

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

550ml draught <br> 5.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on tap September 2, 2011 at "C'est What Brewpub" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a translucent copper colour with an off-white creamy head that disappeared within a couple of minutes. The aroma was a mish-mash of caramel malts, citrus hops, and some earthiness. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour starts off sweet with hints of toffee and caramel, and has a bitter citrusy finish. A pretty good effort by Cameron's.

Sep 2, 2011
12:00:00 PM
733 Great Lakes Brewery Double Devil Made Me Dry-Hop It Canada American Pale Ale 3.6

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

550ml draught <br> 6.2% ABV <br> I tried this beer on tap on September 2, 2011 at "C'est What Brewpub" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a translucent ruby red with a creamy tan coloured head that lasted throughout. The aroma was caramel malts, citrusy hops, and grass. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was mild grapefruit, sweet fruity tones, and a nice bitter finish

Sep 2, 2011
12:00:00 PM
734 Garrison Oktoberfest Brau Canada Marzen / Oktoberfest 3.6

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

500ml bottle <br> 4.9% ABV <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> October 4, 2011 <br> The beer pours a translucent copper colour with a thin rocky off-tan head. The aroma sweet bread, yeast, grains, and floral hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is sweet malt, some graininess, and weak bitter finish.

Oct 5, 2011
12:00:00 PM
735 Grand River Highballer Pumpkin Ale / Magnotta Brewing Highballer Pumpkin Ale Canada Spiced Beer 3.6

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

500ml bottle <br> 5.2% ABV <br> Bottled On: September 30, 2011 <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> October 6, 2011 <br> So, according to the bottle, this beer was 5 days old when I bought it, and 6 days old when I drank it.....FRESH! The beer poured a translucent golden orange with a thin off-white head. Pumpkin and spices dominated the aroma with not much else. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium-high carbonation. The flavour is malt, grains, and pumpkin. Not as pumpkin-pie-y as some American offerings, but a good beer nonetheless.

Oct 6, 2011
12:00:00 PM
736 Granite Hopping Mad Canada American Pale Ale 3.6

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

550ml draught <br> 6.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on tap on October 28, 2011 at "C'est What" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a clear golden-red colour with a white creamy head. The aroma was domninated by citrusy hops, caramel, and weak spicy notes. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was citrus, toffee, and had a bitter finish.

Oct 28, 2011
12:00:00 PM
737 Jenlain D'Or France Belgian Strong Ale 3.6

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

750ml bottle <br> 8.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> November 7, 2011 <br> The beer poured a translucent light gold colour with no head. The aroma is grainy malt, and light fruits. The mouthfeel is crisp, medium bnodied, with medium carbonation. The flavour is grainy malt, yeast, and alcohol.

Nov 5, 2011
12:00:00 PM
738 Kona Wailua Wheat United States Fruit Beer 3.6

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

12oz bottle <br> 5.4% ABV <br> A gift from a friend who just got back from a wedding in Hawaii. Who would have thought that Passion fruit could be used to flavour a wheat beer? I get the sense that the underlying beer is more of a witbier than an American wheat. The beer pours a hazy yellow topped by a snow-white head. The aroma consist of wheat, spices, and light fruit (Passion I assume). The mouthfeel is medium bodied with mild carbonation. Flavour is slightly sweet, certainly not overpowering.

Nov 30, 2011
12:00:00 PM
739 Thornbury Dam Dark Lager / Thornbury Dark Horse Lager Canada Dunkel / Dark Lager 3.6

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

June 4, 2018<br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte)<br> 473ml can <br> 4.8% ABV<br> $2.45<br> The beer poured a very dark brown with golden-brown edges and a frothy cream coloured cap. Lacing was light. The aroma was roasted malt, light wheat, caramel, and floral hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour on the sweet side with notes of caramel and molasses, and a spicy hop bite.

Apr 12, 2022
02:18:52 PM
740 Sawdust City Ol' Woody Alt Canada Altbier 3.6

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

500ml draught <br> 4.8% ABV <br> I tried this beer on December 16, 2011 at "Bar Volo" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a beautiful translucent red with a thin tan coloured ring for a head. The aroma consisted of some sweet malt, citrus hints, and grains. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was a decent balkance between the sweetness of the malt, and the mild grapefruity tasting hops. The hoppiest altbier I've ever had.

Dec 16, 2011
12:00:00 PM
741 C'est What Al's Cask Ale Canada American Pale Ale 3.6

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

550ml draught &#60;br&#62; 5.5&#37; ABV &#40;as written on the menu &#60;br&#62; C&#39;est What? &#40;Toronto, Ontario, Canada&#41;&#60;br&#62; January 16, 2012&#60;br&#62; &#36;6.65&#60;br&#62; I tried this beer on draught on January 16,2012 at &#34;C&#39;est What&#34; in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a translucent red colour with gold hues and a thin creamy tan coloured cap. The aroma was butterscotch, grains, and weak citrusy hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was sweet malt, caramel,butter, and weak citrus. A pretty good beer.

Jan 13, 2012
12:00:00 PM
742 First Draft Student Bitter Canada Bitter 3.6

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

550ml draught <br> 3.5% ABV <br> I tried this beer on draught on February 10, 2012 at "C'est What" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a translucent ruby red colour with a thick creamy off-white head that lingered. The aroma was floral hops, some citrus, and some caramel. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with mild carbonation. The flavour was sweet caramel, some citrus, and a decent bitter finish.

Feb 10, 2012
12:00:00 PM
743 Mill Street Helles Bock Canada Bock 3.6

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

550ml draught <br> 7.2% ABV <br> I tried this beer on tap on February 23, 2012 at "C'est What" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a translucent orange-gold colour with a thin light tan head. The aroma was yeast, floral hops and bready malt. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied, slighty creamy and medium carbonation. The flavour was slightly sweet, malty, and the yeast is definitely apparent.

Feb 24, 2012
12:00:00 PM
744 Tree Hophead Double IPA Canada Imperial IPA 3.6

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

650ml bottle <br> 8.4% ABV (as written on bottle) <br> I tried this beer on March 1, 2012 after purchasing from the Queen's Quay LCBO outlet in Toronto, Ontario. The beer poured a slightly hazed golden red with a generous long lasting tan head. The aroma was hop heavy with a lot of citrus and grapefruit notes and some caramel and bread. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. Flavour is primarily grapefruit with some piney notes. Very good, but not the best DIPA I've ever had.

Mar 1, 2012
12:00:00 PM
745 Thornbridge Jaipur United Kingdom IPA 3.6

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

500ml bottle <br> 5.9% ABV <br> Best Before: July 24, 2012 <br> I tried this beer on April 9, 2012 after purchasing from the Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet in Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Part of the LCBO Spring 2012 Release. The beer poured a hazy light gold colour with a thin white ring that lasted. Aroma was primarily grainy malt, with a little sweetness. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with mild carbonation. Flavour had a mild citrusy hoppy taste, some grapefruit, with some sweet malty balance. Very enjoyable.

Apr 10, 2012
12:00:00 PM
746 Cheshire Valley Irish Red Canada Irish Ale 3.6

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

550ml draught <br> 5.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on May 18, 2012 at "C'est What" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a translucent ruby red with a light tan coloured head that laced down the glass. The aroma was grass, caramel, and some floral hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour has a little bit of smoked wood, caramel, and a nice hoppy finish'

May 18, 2012
12:00:00 PM
747 Great Lakes Brewery Johnny Simcoe India Pale Ale Canada IPA 3.6

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

550ml draught <br> 6.2% ABV <br> I tried this beer on draught on July 11, 2012 at "C'est What" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a translucent golden-brown colour with a thin tan head. The aroma was citrusy hops, pineapple hints and grassy malt. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with mild carbonation. The flavour was tropical fruit, weak grapefruit, and some caramel.

Jul 11, 2012
12:00:00 PM
748 Beau's All Natural Coffee Mild Canada Mild Ale 3.6

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

550ml draught <br> 4.9% ABV <br> C’est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 11, 2012 <br> $6.64<br> The beer poured a very solid dark brown colour with a creamy tan head. The aroma was roasted malt, weak hops, and chocolate. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was dark chocolate, coffee, and roasted malt. Not bad.

Jul 11, 2012
12:00:00 PM
749 Beer Academy Kölsch Blonde Ale Canada Kölsch 3.6

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

625ml bottle <br> 6.5% ABV <br> Six Pints Brewing/Beer Academy (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> Bottled on September 5, 2012 <br> October 13, 2012 <br> $5.96<br> Beer pours a solid reddish-gold colour with a thin tan ring for a head which lasts. Aroma is pine, grapefruit, and caramel. Mouthfeel is medium to full bodied, with medium carbonation. The flavour is caramel and grapefruit, with some metallic notes in the mix. Overall, very drinkable.

Sep 7, 2012
12:00:00 PM
750 Beer Academy Dortmunder Canada Helles / Dortmunder 3.6

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

625ml bottle <br> 5.8% ABV <br> Six Pints Brewing/Beer Academy (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> Bottled on August 2, 2012 <br> September 7, 2012 <br> $5.89<br> The beer pours a translucent dark gold colour with a 1" bubbly white head. The aroma was grainy malt, some herbal hops, and some light fruit notes. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. Flavour is cereal malt, some slight sweetness, and a nice bitter finish. A good lager.

Sep 8, 2012
12:00:00 PM