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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
751 Shipyard Pugsley's Signature Series: Barley Wine United States American Barleywine 3.6

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

625ml bottle <br> 8.5% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> September 29, 2012 <br> The beer pours a solid dark brown with black edges, and creamy tan coloured cap. The aroma is grainy malt, some roast, and some metallic hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was roasted malt, metal, and some molasses/maple sweetness in the mix.

Sep 30, 2012
12:00:00 PM
752 Renaissance Elemental Porter New Zealand Porter 3.6

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

500ml bottle <br> 6.0% ABV <br> RBC Plaza LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> January 7, 2013 <br> The beer pours a coca-cola colour with almost no head. Two straight beers from Renaissance that lost their fizz on the way to Canada. The aroma roasted malt, vanilla, chocolate, and coffee. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is similar to the aroma with the coffee and chocolate bitterness predominating.

Jan 8, 2013
12:00:00 PM
753 Erdinger Pikantus Germany Weizenbock 3.6

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

500ml bottle <br> 7.3% ABV <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> January 24, 2013 <br> The beer pours a translucent copper-brown colour with a this tan head. The aroma is light fruit, spices, wheat, and caramel. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is fairly sweet with some fruit, wheat, and a definite yeastiness. Quite enjoyable.

Jan 24, 2013
12:00:00 PM
754 Great Lakes Brewery 7 Barrel Series: Apocalypse Later Black IPA Canada American Black Ale 3.6

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

473ml can <br> 9.99% ABV <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> February 7, 2013 <br> The beer poured a coca-cola black with a bubble light brown head. Aroma is citrusy hops and some caramel malt. The grapefruit essence dominated everything else. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is grapefuit, nuts, and caramel.

Feb 7, 2013
12:00:00 PM
755 Black Oak / C'est What Salt n Peppa Canada American Pale Ale 3.6

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

550ml draught <br> 5.8% ABV <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> March 7, 2013 <br> $6.86<br> Beer pours a translucent dark copper colour with a creamy whitish head that lasts. The aroma is roasted malt, spice, caramel and citrus. Mountfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. Flavour definitely has notes of pepper and caramel, with some dim roast flavours in the mix.

Mar 7, 2013
12:00:00 PM
756 Black Oak Decaf Coffee Porter Canada Porter 3.6

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

550ml draught <br> 5.8% ABV <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> March 7, 2013 <br> $6.86<br> The beer pours a solid coca-cola colour with a creamy tan head that laces well. The aroma is coffee, chocolate, and raisins. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied, and medium carbonation. The flavour is cold coffee with added sugar. Quite enjoyable.

Mar 7, 2013
12:00:00 PM
757 Kensington Baldwin FishEYE PA Canada IPA 3.6

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

550ml draught <br> 7.0% ABV <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> March 7, 2013 <br> The beer pours a slightly hazed golden-red with a frothy light tan cap. The aroma is citrusy hops, caramel, and grass. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with mild carbonation. Flavour is grapefruit, light caramel, and some grainy notes. Very nice, but missing the hop bite.

Mar 7, 2013
12:00:00 PM
758 Dupont Biere de Miel Belgium Saison 3.6

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

250ml bottle <br> 8.0% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> May 4, 2013 <br> The beer pours a hazed golden yellow with a thin white ring for a cap. The aroma is yeast, funk, and honey. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grains, honey, and earthy flavours. Not a bad saison.

May 5, 2013
12:00:00 PM
759 Goose Island Matilda United States Belgian Ale 3.6

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

765ml bottle <br> 7.0% ABV (as marked on bottle) <br> RBC Plaza LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> May 25, 2013 <br> Pours a translucent golden red with a very thin layer of light tan colured bubbles for a head. Aroma is tart cherries, funk, and yeast..........very saison-like. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. Tart fruits and yeast domninate the flavour with some spiciness and herbal notes rounding it out.

May 26, 2013
12:00:00 PM
760 Hofbrau Munchen Kindl Weissbier (Hefe Weizen) / Hofbräu Munchen Kindl Weissbier (Hefe Weizen) Germany Hefeweizen 3.6

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

500ml bottle <br> 5.1% ABV <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 1, 2013 <br> Beer pours a hazed yellow-gold with a 1" white head that lasts. The aroma is wheat, citrus, and spices. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. Flavour is wheat, spices, yeast and citrus. Quite refreshing.

Jun 1, 2013
12:00:00 PM
761 Les Trois Mousquetaires Série Signature Hopfenweisse Canada Hefeweizen 3.6

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

750ml bottle <br> 6.0% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 2, 2013 <br> The beer pours a hazed yellow gold colour with a huge white head that lasts. Aroma is wheat malt, citrus, bananas, and spices. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. Flavour is very distinctive, very unlike a typical German hefeweizen with notes of wheat, juicy grapefruit, and brief metallic tartness.

Jun 2, 2013
12:00:00 PM
762 Abbaye des Rocs Blanche des Honnelles Belgium Witbier 3.6

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

330ml bottle <br> 6.0% ABV <br> LCBO Outlet #511 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – King / Spadina)<br> June 4, 2013 <br> $2.80 <br> The beer pours a clouded dark gold colour with a half inch white head. Aroma is wheat, spices, and yeast. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. Flavour is a bit funky with notes of yeast, wheat, and spices.

Nov 14, 2020
03:50:14 PM
763 Brick Amber Dry Canada Amber Ale 3.6

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

June 1, 1991<br> The Trasheteria (Guelph, Ontario, Canada) <br> 355ml bottle <br> 5.5% ABV <br> $2.00 <br> I like this beer, I really do. As a previous reviewer stated, I was in University when I first tried this. I was a slave to the mainstream breweries when this happened in my glass. To me, the aroma is fruity in nature, which made me skeptical from the beginning. Being colour blind, I will not comment on colour aside from saying it isn't dark, nor is it light. As for the flavour, I love it. It has a full flavour not found in a lot of mainstream beer.

Apr 12, 2024
12:48:48 PM
764 Upper Canada Lager Canada Lager 3.6

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

355ml bottle<br> 5.0% ABV Bottled On: Unknown<br> Boo Sports Bar, The (Guelph, Ontario, Canada – University of Guelph, University Centre) <br> February 1, 1993<br> $2.00<br> I first tried this before Sleemans bought them. After Sleemans bought them, I tried it again<br>. <br> This is a golden beer with a light head that is bubbly. The aroma is earthy with hints of grass and malt. The mouthfeel is crisp and slightly carbonated. The flavour is fuller than a lot of Canadian lagers and a full-bodied with hints of malt, grass, and yeast. A good beer experience. It tastes best when VERY cold.

Nov 10, 2024
04:05:16 PM
765 Sleeman Honey Brown Lager Canada Lager 3.6

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

September 30, 2005<br> Gift<br> 341ml bottle<br> 5.20%<br> $0.00<br> This is great tasting beer. It pours an orangy red colour with a slight head. The aroma is nice and malty with a hint of honey. It works well on the cheeks with mild carbonation (unlike Sleeman Cream Ale which is way too fizzy). The taste is crisp and clear with hints of fruit and honey. Goes down well and tastes great with barbecued ribs.

Apr 12, 2024
06:12:37 PM
766 Kronenbourg France Pale Lager 3.6

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

330ml bottle <br> 4.7% ABV <br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> Unknown<br> October 1, 1990 <br> $1.00<br> This is a nice beer. my roommate went searching for Lowenbrau one evening and the clerk suggested this as an alternative. It is a nice golden colour with a light malty aroma. A very smooth beer with a very smooth taste that goes down easy, but has just enough bite to make you appreciate this beer.

Nov 10, 2024
02:14:08 PM
767 DAB Original Germany Helles / Dortmunder 3.6

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

August 17, 2007<br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 500ml can<br> 5.00% ABV <br> Canned On: Unknown<br> $7.75<br> The beer poured a gold translucent colour into official DAB glasswear. The head was white and thin. The aroma was mild and slightly hoppy. The mouthfeel was mild, with medium carbonation. The flavour was sharp, malty with citrusy tones.

Nov 11, 2024
11:40:56 PM
768 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
769 Great Lakes Brewery Black Jack Lager Canada Dunkel / Dark Lager 3.6

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

341ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on February 14, 2008 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto. The beer poured a reddish-brown with a very thin whitish coloured head. The aroma was malty, with some caramel sweetness. The mouthfeel was light, almost watery, and highly carbonated. The flavour is mainly malty, with a slight sweetness that gives way to some bitterness.

Feb 14, 2008
08:28:14 PM
770 Brunehaut Abbaye de Saint-Martin Brune Belgium Abbey Dubbel 3.6

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

330ml bottle <br> 8.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on March 7, 2008 at "Smokeless Joe's in Toronto, Ontario. The beer poured a dark cloudy reddish-brown colour with a tan coloured head. The aroma was sweet malt, some yeast, and raisins. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied with high-carbonation, almost champagne-like. The flavour was also sweet malt, with a definite alcoholic taste in back.

Mar 7, 2008
09:30:07 PM
771 Paulaner Hefeweizen Germany Hefeweizen 3.6

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

March 20, 2008<br> 330ml bottle<br> 5.50% ABV <br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> $7.25<br> The beer poured a hazed orange gold colour with a generous fluffy head that took a few minutes to recede. The aroma is wheat malt and light spices. The mouthfeel is medium bodied and highly carbonated. The flavour was wheat malt, sweet banana hints with a slight hoppy finish.

Apr 9, 2022
12:55:04 PM
772 Wellington S.P.A. (Special Pale Ale) Canada English Pale Ale 3.6

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

April 30, 2008<br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte)<br> 341 ml bottle <br> 4.5% ABV <br> $1.50<br> The poured a beautiful translucent rusty red colour with a thin white rocky head. The aroma is some roasted malt, with a hoppy background. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, with ample carbonation. The flavour is malty with just a little hops. I was expecting a more hoppish flavour profile.

Apr 15, 2022
02:40:11 PM
773 Grolsch Premium Weizen Netherlands Hefeweizen 3.6

Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

450ml swingtop bottle <br> 5.3% ABV <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> May 31, 2008 <br> The beer poured a hazy orange gold colour with a huge foamy head. The aroma was wheat, some malt, and some spicy notes. The mouthfeel is medium bodied, slippery, and mildy carbonated. The flavour is wheaty with some sweet banana and malt hints

May 31, 2008
01:46:31 PM
774 Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier Germany Hefeweizen 3.6

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

500ml bottle <br> 5.4% ABV <br> I tried this beer on May 31, 2008 after purchasing from the Queen's Quay LCBO outlet in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a hazy orange colour with a generous bubbly head. The aroma was mild wheat, some hops, and some spiciness with a malty feel. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, slippery, with a lot of carbonation. The flavour was sweet and spicy with wheaty, malty, and soime fruit tones in the mix.

May 31, 2008
02:31:31 PM
775 Durham ESB Canada Extra Special Bitter 3.6

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

20oz draught <br> 5.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on June 23, 2008 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a translucent reddish brown with a creamy tan coloured head which lasted. The aroma was a little bit of grainy maly with some floral hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, and lightly carbonated. The flavour is mildly hoppy with a nice bitter finish. Very drinkable.

Jun 24, 2008
12:37:24 PM