Beer Reviews by CYRENAICA

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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
1001 Great Lakes Brewery Tank Ten Series: Audrey Hopburn Belgian IPA Canada Belgian Ale 3.5

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

330ml draught <br> 6.2% ABV <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> January 24, 2013 <br> The beer poured a hazed golden yellow colour, reminiscent of a Hoegaarden, with a thin white cap. Aroma was citrusy hops and some grains. Mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. Flavour is citrusy hops with primarily lemony flavours and some grassy notes.

Jan 24, 2013
12:00:00 PM
1002 Beau's All Natural Wild Oats Series No. 009: Winterbrewed Coffee Infused Ale Canada Amber Ale 3.5

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

600ml bottle <br> 6.0% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> January 31, 2013 <br> $7.85<br> The beer pours a translucent dark red colour with a generous creamy tan head. The aroma is tropical fruit, dark coffee, and roasted malt. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is similar to an iced coffee with some alcohol. Not a whole lot of complexity. The wild oats series has been hit and miss with me.

Jan 31, 2013
12:00:00 PM
1003 Cheshire Valley Mildly Amusing Canada Mild Ale 3.5

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

550ml draught <br> 3.7% ABV <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> February 7, 2013 <br> The beer poured a dark brown, a,most black colour with a thin tan ring for a head. Aroma was roasted malt, some coffee, dark chocolate, and caramel. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with medium carbonation. he flavour is nutt malt, some roast character, and some coffee.

Feb 7, 2013
12:00:00 PM
1004 Black Creek Dray Horse Ale Canada Brown Ale 3.5

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

500ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> February 9, 2013 <br> $3.95<br> The beer pours a translucent reddish-brown with a thin white ring for a head. The aroma is nutty malt, roast, and caramel. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. Flavour is roasted malt, some coffee, caramel, and nuts. Very sessionable.

Feb 10, 2013
12:00:00 PM
1005 Mill Street Paradise IPA Canada IPA 3.5

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

355ml bottle <br> 7.2% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> Mill Street 10th Anniversary Sampler Pack <br> February 15, 2013 <br> The beer pours a dark golden-rted colour with a rocky whitish-tan head. The aropma was citrus, pine, and some grainy malt. Mouthfeel is medium-full bodied with medium carbonation. Flavour is citrusy hops, dish soap, and some caramelm sweetness.

Feb 16, 2013
12:00:00 PM
1006 Elysian The Immortal IPA United States IPA 3.5

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

355ml bottle (from a 6 pack) <br> 6.3% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #2 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 4, 2013 <br> The beer pours a primarily translucent golden-orange colour with a thin off-white head. The aroma is citrusy hops, some grainy malt, some metallic notes. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. Flavour is definitely leaning towards the hoppy citrusy side with notes of light grapefruit, as well as good grainy malt notes. An easy to drink IPA.

Jun 4, 2013
12:00:00 PM
1007 Hoegaarden Original White Ale Belgium Witbier 3.5

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

August 30, 2007<br> Houston’s Steak and Ribs (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 33 Yonge Street)<br> 20oz draught <br> 5.00% ABV<br<br> Kegged On: Unknown<br> $7.95<br> The beer was a hazy yellow colour with a very white head that persisted throughout the experience. The aroma was a combination of wheat and malt. The mouthfeel was slightly carbonated with some medium-bodiedness. The flavour was wheaty with hints of malt. A good beer, but not a great beer.

Nov 12, 2024
11:48:55 AM
1008 Church-Key The Lactese Falcon Canada Flanders Oude Bruin 3.5

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

October 5, 2007<br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 12oz draught<br> 8.00% ABV <br> Kegged On: Unknown<br> $5.95<br> The aroma of the beer is blue cheese. The bartender told me it was 'blue cheese meets beer'...I laughed....I sniffed...........and damned if he wasn't right. The colour of the beer is a reddish brown. The mouthfeel is full and creamy with some mild carbonation. The taste is very similar to the smell. Beer with Blue Cheese. This iss my first Flemish sour.....and it may be my last!

Nov 12, 2024
08:34:29 PM
1009 Amsterdam Natural Blonde Lager Canada Lager 3.5

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

October 28, 2007<br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte) <br> 500ml bottle<br> 5.00% ABV<br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $2.50<br> The bottle pours a very nice translucent gold into the glass with a very loose frothy head that disappeared quickly. The aroma is mildly hoppish with citrus tones. The mouthfeel is medium-bodied with mild carbonation. The taste is a combination of citrus tones, hops, and a little grass.

Nov 13, 2024
08:21:52 PM
1010 Holsten Festbock Germany Bock 3.5

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

January 3, 2008<br> LCBO Outlet #483a (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Union Station) <br> 500ml can<br> 7.00% ABV<br> Canned On: Unknown<br> $2.30<br> The beer pours a translucent dark brown colour with a thin tan coloured head. The aroma is malty with some sweet and spicy tones. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with high carbonation. The flavour is dry, malty, a bit spicy, and a little hoppy finish.

Nov 14, 2024
09:27:06 PM
1011 Duchy Originals Organic Ale United Kingdom Extra Special Bitter 3.5

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

March 3, 2008<br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte) <br> 500ml bottle <br> 5.00% ABV <br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $3.55<br> The beer poured a slightly hazy pinkish red with very little head. The aroma was mainly malty with some nutty and hoppy tones. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied with high carbonation. The flavour was surprisingly hoppy with some malty tones.

Mar 8, 2025
11:47:41 AM
1012 Isle of Skye Black Cuillin United Kingdom Porter 3.5

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

March 20, 2008<br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street) 500ml bottle<br> 4.50% ABV <br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $11.95<br> The beer poured a blackish-brown with a creamy tan head that lasted throughout. The aroma was roasted malt, some licorice hints, and some hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, with medium carbonation, and some sourness on the sides of the tongue. The flavour was malty, and nutty with continued sourness.

Mar 29, 2025
11:06:58 AM
1013 Isle of Skye Red Cuillin United Kingdom Bitter 3.5

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

April 4, 2008<br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street) 500ml bottle<br> 4.20% ABV <br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $10.95<br> The beer poured a dark translucent red with a thin white head. The aroma was roasted malt and nothing else. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, and not very carbonated. The flavour was roasted malt, some sourness, and a little hoppish bitterness. Not as good as the Hebridean Gold, but certainly on par with the Black Cuillin

Mar 29, 2025
11:30:45 AM
1014 Stiegl Pils Austria Bohemian / Czech Pilsener 3.5

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

May 6, 2008<br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 500ml can<br> 4.90% ABV<br> Canned On: Unknown<br> $7.75<br> The beer pours a translucent golden colour into the glass with a thin, creamy white head. There is a great deal of effervescence. The aroma is grainy malt with hints of apple. The mouthfeel is medium bodied, and highly carbonated. The flavour is primarily grainy malt with a little hoppy bitterness.

Mar 29, 2025
12:43:00 PM
1015 Burton Bridge Porter United Kingdom Porter 3.5

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

December 16, 2008<br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte)<br> 500ml bottle<br> 4.50% ABV<br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $3.85<br> The beer poured a dark brown/black with a thick light brown head that lasted. The aroma was roasted malt, licorice, and chocolate tones. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied, slightly creamy, and mildly carbonated. The flavour was roasted malt, sour apples, and some anise.

Apr 5, 2025
09:36:16 PM
1016 Christoffel Dry Hopped Nobel Netherlands Imperial Pilsener 3.5

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

April 30, 2009<br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 330ml swing-top bottle<br> 8.70% ABV<br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $9.50<br> The beer poured a hazy golden orange, with a thick fluffy white head. The aroma was grainy malt, and a piney hoppish note. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was grainy malt, some citrusy lemon notes, and a hoppy bitter finish

Apr 6, 2025
05:06:43 PM
1017 Victory Prima Pils United States Bohemian / Czech Pilsener 3.5

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

September 5, 2009 <br> LCBO Outlet #631 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Thompson) 355ml bottle <br> 5.3% ABV <br> $2.50<br> The beer poured a translucent medium gold colour with a thin white head that quickly disappeared to a ring. The aroma was grass, musk, and hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied and medium carbonation. The flavour was a nice balance of hops and malt, with a yeasty note. Very good.

Apr 16, 2022
02:00:16 PM
1018 Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier Dunkel Germany Dunkel Weizen 3.5

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

500ml bottle <br> 5.3% ABV <br> I tried this beer on November 5, 2009 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a dark brown colour with golden highlights and 1" head that lasted. The aroma was wheat malt, cloves, and some yeast. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied and medium carbonation. The flavour was wheat malt, cloves, some ginger-like flavours and a bitter finish.

Nov 5, 2009
12:00:00 PM
1019 Anderson Valley 20th Anniversary Imperial IPA United States Imperial IPA 3.5

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

May 20, 2010 <br> Beerbistro, The (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 18 King Street East)<br> 650 ml bottle <br> 8.70% ABV<br> $24.50 <br> The beer poured a slightly hazy orange-gold with a very thin light tan head. The aroma is sweet malt, some graininess, pine, and citrusy hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was uberhopped. Lots of grapefruit hoppiness with some malt. A very good beer, but not the best IIPA I've had.

Apr 9, 2022
03:51:32 PM
1020 Big Rig Midnight Kissed My Cow (Habanero and Cold Brew) Canada Milk Stout 3.5

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

12oz draught&#60;br&#62; 5.6&#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 poured a solid black colour with a thin brown ring for a head. The aroma is roasted malt, light notes of vanilla and coffee, and a weak hint of peppers. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is ALL habanero peppers. If you like your beer spicy, this is the beer for you. If not, stay away. The initial flavour is chocolate, but that quickly gives way to the spicy hot pepper feel &#40;and flavour&#41;.

Feb 1, 2020
11:38:01 PM
1021 Collective Arts Collective Project: IPA No. 012 Canada IPA 3.5

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

473ml can &#60;br&#62; 4.9&#37; Abv &#60;br&#62; Canned On: Decembert 10, 2019&#60;br&#62; LCBO Outlet #483 &#40;Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Royal Bank Plaza&#41;&#60;br&#62; February 12, 2020&#60;br&#62; &#36;4.95&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a very hazy straw yellow colour with a half inch white cap which oasts a few minutes. The aroma is pineapple and papaya, light grains, and herbal hops. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is tropical fruit juice, grains, and a weak bitter hop finish. A pretty good beer.

Feb 12, 2020
09:34:12 AM
1022 Indie Ale House Shadow Chaser Canada IPA 3.5

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

12oz draught &#60;br&#62; 5.5&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; C&#39;est What? &#40;Toronto, Ontario, Canada&#41;&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a very hazy shiny gold colour with a thin snow white head which laces well. The aroma is citrus, grass, and floral hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was orange, cereal, and hints of yeast with a mildly bitter finish. Quite enjoyable.

Feb 29, 2020
12:59:29 PM
1023 Wellington Cry If I Want To Sour IPA Canada IPA 3.5

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

July 15, 2020<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> 473ml can<br> 5.7% ABV<br> Best Before: September 6, 2020<br> $3.38<br> The beer pours a slightly hazed medium gold colour with a thin tan coloured film that stands in for a head. The aroma is soggy bread, tart fruit, yeast and floral perfumy hops. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is tart fruit, lemon, grains, and a mildly bitter hop finish. Tartness and bitterness are well balanced here.

Apr 15, 2022
04:31:24 PM
1024 Brickworks Ciderhouse Batch 1904 Canada Cider 3.5

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

473ml can&#60;br&#62; 5.0&#37;&#60;br&#62; LCBO Outlet #649 &#40;Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey&#39;s Plaza&#41;&#60;br&#62; September 23, 2020&#60;br&#62; &#36;3.40&#60;br&#62; The cider pours a very pale translucent gold colour. There is no head, but effervescence is lively. The aroma is light apple and Golden Horseshoe white wine &#40;think Spumante Bambino&#41;. The mouthfeel is very light and heavily carbonated, again, more akin to a white wine than a cider. The flavour is light apple with hints of alcohol. It’s actually quite nice. I was a bit worried after trying their peach cider &#40;which was more alcoholic soda pop than cider&#41;, but this is a good cider in my opinion.

Sep 23, 2020
09:45:23 AM
1025 Nickel Brook Wicked Awesome Canada IPA 3.5

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

473ml can&#60;br&#62; 6.50&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; Canned On: October 17, 2019&#60;br&#62; LCBO Outlet # 177 &#40;Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Yonge &#47; Sheppard&#60;br&#62; March 22, 2020&#60;br&#62; &#36;3.55&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a very hazy straw gold colour with a thin snow white that lasts a long time. The aroma is grass, lighjt citrus, both floral and earthy hops, and weak yeasty notes. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is light citrus, weak cereal malt, pine, and flowers. It is an interesting beer, not sure it is actually ‘wicked awesome’ though.

Mar 23, 2020
01:12:23 AM