Beer Reviews by CYRENAICA
# | Beer | Origin | Style | Score | Date | |
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976 | Lake Of Bays Old North Mocha Porter | Canada | Porter | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 750ml bottle <br> 5.2% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> December 11, 2010 <br> The beer poured a very dark brown, almost black into a Leffe goblet, with a thin brown bubbly head. The aroma was roasted malt, dark chocolate, and coffee. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was dark malt, coffee, and chocolate. |
Dec 12, 2010 12:00:00 PM | |
977 | Marston's Old Empire | United Kingdom | IPA | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 500ml bottle <br> 5.7% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> March 15, 2011 <br> I tried this beer onm March 15, 2011 after purchasing from one of my local LCBO outlets. The beer poured a translucent orange gold with a 1" bubbly off-white head. The aroma was grainy malt, and floral hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was primarily hoppy with some caramel malt sweetness. |
Mar 16, 2011 12:00:00 PM | |
978 | Weihenstephaner / Samuel Adams Infinium | Germany | Belgian Strong Ale | 3.5
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 7 750ml bottle <br> 10.3% ABV <br> Best Before: July 2011 <br> I tried this beer on April 9, 2011 after purchasing from the Queen's Quay LCBO outlet in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a translucent deep gold colour with orange hues, and a long lasting rocky tan cap. Aroma is earthy malts, honey, light fruit, yeast, and some weak hops. The nmouthfeel is medium bodied, highly carbonated, and champagne-like. The flavour is sweet malt, light fruit, yeast, and honey. Complex flavour and aroma but not something I would try again. |
Apr 9, 2011 12:00:00 PM | |
979 | Nørrebro Bryghus Bombay Pale Ale | Denmark | IPA | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 600ml bottle <br> 6.5% ABV <br> I tried this beer on May 13, 2011 at "Smokeless Joe" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a trancluscent gold colour with orange hues. and a thin off-white head. The aroma was pine, weak citrus, and grainy malts. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is slighty sweet, malty, with citrus and toffee. The finish is bitter. |
May 13, 2011 12:00:00 PM | |
980 | St. Louis Gueuze Fond Tradition | Belgium | Gueuze | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 375ml bottle <br> 4.4% ABV <br> I tried this beer on May 19, 2011 at "Smokeless Joe" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a hazy pinkish-orange with a thin white head, one which was easily replenshed. The aroma was tart fruit, grains, and yeast. The mouthfeel was weak bodied and highly carbonated. The flavour was tart fruit, and more tart fruit. |
May 19, 2011 12:00:00 PM | |
981 | Dark Star Sunburst | United Kingdom | Blonde Ale | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 500ml bottle <br> 4.8% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 11, 2011 <br> The beer poured a translucent medium gold colour with a this white head. The aroma was floral hops, grainy malt, and light fruit. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is grainy malt and orange peel bitterness finishes it off. |
Jun 12, 2011 12:00:00 PM | |
982 | Beau's All Natural Festivale | Canada | Altbier | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 500ml draught <br> 5.0% ABV <br> The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> June 24, 2011 <br> $6.65<br> The beer poured a translucent red colour with a thin white cap. The aroma was mild caramel malt, some grains, floral hops, and spices. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was sweet malt, toffee, fruity, and spice, and had a nice bitter bite to it. |
Jun 24, 2011 12:00:00 PM | |
983 | Southern Tier 2xIPA | United States | Imperial IPA | 3.5
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 355ml bottle <br> 8.2% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 29, 2011 <br> Label is English/French bilingual <br> The beer poured a slightly hazed yellow-gold colour with a thin white rocky head. The aroma was citrusy hops, some perfume, pine and bread. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with mild carbonation. The flavour is grapefruit, spices, and a little malt sweetness. A good enjoyable beer. |
Jun 29, 2011 12:00:00 PM | |
984 | Rogue Chipotle Ale (Mexicali) | United States | Spiced Beer | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 650ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on July 23, 2011 after purchasing from the Queen's Quay LCBO outlet in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a translucent golden-red colour with a rocky tan head. The aroma was pepper, caramel, some floral hints, and yeast. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour packed some heat. Chipotle flavour, some smoked meat, caramel, and hops. I enjoyed it. |
Jul 24, 2011 12:00:00 PM | |
985 | Avery Out of Bounds Stout | United States | Dry Stout | 3.5
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 12oz bottle <br> 6.3% ABV (as marked on bottle) <br> The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> August 26, 2011 <br> $8.75 <br> The beer poured a solid brownish-black colour with a thin tan coloured head. Aroma was roasted malt, burnt wood, coffee, and vanilla. Mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was roasted malt, dark chocolate, and molasses. The better of the two beers I had this evening. |
Aug 26, 2011 12:00:00 PM | |
986 | Grand River Pugnacious Pale Ale | Canada | American Pale Ale | 3.5
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 500ml bottle <br> 4.5% ABV <br> Bottled On: August 3, 2011 <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> August 27, 2011 <br> The beer poured a translucent amber colour with a long lasting light tan head. The aroma is fresh caramel, floral hops, and grass. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is caramel, with citrus and yeasty hints in the background. |
Aug 28, 2011 12:00:00 PM | |
987 | Junction Craft Conductor's Craft Ale | Canada | English Pale Ale | 3.5
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 500ml draught <br> unknown ABV <br> I tried this beer on draught on October 21, 2011 at "Bar Volo" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer arrived a translucent ruby red colour with a 1" white cap that lingered. The aroma is grainy malt, a hint of caramel, some floral hops, and a weak spiciness. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was sweet malt and some graininess |
Oct 21, 2011 12:00:00 PM | |
988 | Trafalgar India Ink | Canada | American Black Ale | 3.5
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 650ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on November 18, 2011 after purchasing from the Queen's Quay LCBO outlet in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a solid coca-cola colour with brown hues and a thin tan head. The aroma was citrusy hops, roasted malt, and some metallic notes. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation (considering that many people claim to have flat bottles - mine was pretty good for carbonation). The flavour is citrusy hops, grapefruit, and roasted malt character and nuts. |
Nov 18, 2011 12:00:00 PM | |
989 | Les 3 Brasseurs La Chauffrette (Winter Warmer) | Canada | Spiced Beer | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 January 13, 2011<br> The 3 Brewers, Yonge Street (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> 250ml Draught<br> 9.00% ABV <br> $6.49<br> The beer poured a solid brown colour with translucent edges. The cap was tan coloured and thin. The aroma was plums, caramel, and spices. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour came across as dry with caramnel, citrus, fruit and peppery notes. A good beer. |
Apr 12, 2024 09:55:55 PM | |
990 | Garrison Black IPA | Canada | American Black Ale | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 500ml bottle <br> 6.2% ABV <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> February 1, 2012 <br> 2012 Garrison LCBO Feature<br> The beer poured a very dark brown, semi-translucent when heald to light, with a this rocky tan head. The aroma is citrusy hops, a little roasted malt, and some caramel. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is citrus hops, not quite grapefruity, some sweet malt, and some spiciness. |
Feb 1, 2012 12:00:00 PM | |
991 | Garrison Winter Warmer | Canada | English Strong Ale | 3.5
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 500ml bottle <br> 6.5% ABV <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> February 2, 2012 <br> 2012 Garrison LCBO Feature<br> The beer poured a translucent coppery red colour with a bubbly tan head. The aroma was nutmeg, caramel, sweet malt and weak floral hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was sweet malt and spices and a hint of yeastiness. |
Feb 2, 2012 12:00:00 PM | |
992 | Durham Black Eye | Canada | American Black Ale | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 550ml draught <br> 5.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on tap on March 15, 2012 at "C'est What" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a very dark brown, solid, with a long lasting creamy light brown head. Aroma consisted of roasted malt, some citrus, and weak caramel. Mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. Flavour was roasted malt, some citrusy hops, and a weak hint of grains. |
Mar 16, 2012 12:00:00 PM | |
993 | Great Lakes Brewery Lackey’s Casky | Canada | American Pale Ale | 3.5
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7 550ml draught <br> 5.5% ABV (as written on menu) <br> I tried this beer on tap on March 15, 2012 at "C'est What" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a translucent medium gold colour with a thin off-white head. The aroma is light fruits, grains, spices, and some floral hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with mild carbonation. The flavour is spicy, creamy, with a hint of light fruits |
Mar 16, 2012 12:00:00 PM | |
994 | Celt Experience Native Storm | United Kingdom | Blonde Ale | 3.5
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 500ml bottle <br> 4.4% ABV <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> March 23, 2012 <br> The beer poured a translucent copper colour with a thin white head. The aroma was sweet malt, floral hops, and nuts. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was nutty, wooden, with hints of caramel. |
Mar 23, 2012 12:00:00 PM | |
995 | Barley Days Working Man Stout | Canada | Dry Stout | 3.5
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 Review #800<br> 550ml draught <br> 4.5% ABV <br> C’est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> April 13, 2012<br> $6.60 <br> The beer poured a solid black colour with brown edges and a creamy brown head. Aroma was coffee, roast, and chocolate. Mouthfeel is medium bodied, better than a lot of Canadian stouts. Flavour is slightly sweet and chocolatey with ample nut and coffee notes thrown in. |
Apr 13, 2012 12:00:00 PM | |
996 | Schneider Weisse Tap X Mein Nelson Sauvin | Germany | Weizenbock | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 June 2, 2012<br> LCBO Outlet #217 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Queen’s Quay)<br> 750ml bottle <br> 7.3% ABV <br> $8.95<br> The beer poured a hazy medium gold colour with a thin white cap. The aroma was wheat malt, banana, clove, and undefinable spices. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was wheat malt, sweet malt, light fruits, and weak spices. |
Apr 16, 2022 12:33:00 PM | |
997 | Church-Key Dunkel | Canada | Dunkel / Dark Lager | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 500ml draught <br> Unknown ABV <br> I tried this beer on tap on July 10, 2012 at "Bar Volo" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in the company of fellow beerpal Sassy. The beer poured a translucent dark red with a thin head. The aroma was weak hops, some maple notes, molasses and roast malt notes. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with mild carbonation. The flavour tended toward the sweet side with molasses being the dominant flavour. |
Jul 11, 2012 12:00:00 PM | |
998 | Black Creek Rifleman's Ration | Canada | Brown Ale | 3.5
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 500ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Yonge/Wellesley LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> July 14, 2012<br> $3.95<br> The beer poured a transparent brown colour with a thin tan coloured head. The aroma was roasted malt, coffee, and nuts. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. Flavour was similar to the aroma profile with more sweetness coming through than expected. |
Jul 15, 2012 12:00:00 PM | |
999 | Beer Academy India Pale Ale | Canada | IPA | 3.5
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 625ml bottle <br> 8.2% ABV <br> Six Pints Brewing/Beer Academy (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> Bottled on August 13, 2013<br> September 21, 2013<br> $6.06<br> The beer pours a slightly hazed yellow gold colour with a decent off-white cap that lingers a while. The aroma is honey, light fruit, and grains with no noticable alcohol notes. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with mild carbonation. The flavour is grainy with noticeable alcohol bitterness. Takes a decent beer and knocks it down a notch or two. |
Oct 14, 2012 12:00:00 PM | |
1000 | La Caracole Nostradamus | Belgium | Belgian Strong Ale | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 330ml bottle <br> 9.0% ABV (as written on bottle) <br> RBC Plaza LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> December 19, 2012 <br> The beer pours a reddish brown colour, translucent, with a light tan head. The aroma is dark fruit, spices, bread, and yeast. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium. Flavour is slighftly sweet with dark fruit, molasses, and yeast. |
Dec 20, 2012 12:00:00 PM |