Beer Reviews by CYRENAICA
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1226 | Collective Arts Matter Of Fact | Canada | Blonde Ale | 3.4
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 473ml can <br> 4.80% ABV <br> Canned On: February 10, 2021<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> July 19, 2021<br> $3.25<br> The beer poured a hazy pale gold colour with a thin white head that disappeared quickly. The aroma was fruity with notes of citrus, grainy malts, and earthy hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was light fruit, grainy malt, light funky flavours, with a bitter finish. |
Aug 9, 2021 10:52:01 AM |
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1227 | Mill Street Hopped and Confused Volume 3 | Canada | IPA | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 473ml can<br> 4.70% ABV<br> Canned On: March 25, 2021<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> July 19, 2021<br> $3.50<br> The beer pours a highly hazed gold colour with a snow white head, and light lacing. The aroma is tropical fruit, grassy malts, yeast, and funk. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour has hints of old school IPAs like pine, citrus, and tropical fruits with a nice bitter finish |
Aug 9, 2021 11:14:42 AM |
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1228 | Cowbell Brewing Passion Fruit Punch | Canada | Wild Ale | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 473ml can <br> 4.80% ABV <br> Canned On: March 23, 2021<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> September 13, 2021<br> $3.85<br> The beer pours a heavily hazed medium gold with a snow white head that quickly disappears and leaves absolutely no lacing. The aroma is light grassy malt, tart fruit, and yeast. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is primarily tart fruit notes with some grassy malt notes. Not a lot of bitterness in the finish. |
Sep 30, 2021 04:10:29 PM |
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1229 | Juicebox Raspberry Lemonade Lager | Canada | Fruit Beer | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 7 473ml can <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Canned On: June 3, 2021 <br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> October 25, 2021<br> $2.90<br> The beer pours a translucent dark gold colour with a 1” head which takes a long time to recede. The aromas of raspberry and lemon overpower what little grain aroma there is. Hops are on the musty side. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is fruit forward with the raspberry coming first followed by the lemon. The grainy malt is in the background but well hidden. There is very little bitterness in the finish. |
Oct 25, 2021 01:09:04 PM |
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1230 | Wayne Gretzky No. 99 Hazy IPA | Canada | IPA | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 November 2, 2021<br> LCBO Outlet #631 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Thompson)<br> 473ml can<br> 6.0% ABV<br> Canned On: June 17, 2021 <br> $3.25<br> The beer pours a hazed gold colour with a long lasting white head. Aroma is biscuit malt, light tropical fruit notes, yeast, and weak licorice. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is citrus forward with notes of grains and yeast in the mix. There isn’t a lot of hoppy bitterness in the finish. |
Apr 16, 2022 12:50:52 PM |
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1231 | Cowbell Brewing Renegade Series 031: Chocolate Coffee Porter | Canada | Porter | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 473ml can <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Canned On: October 9, 2021<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> January 10, 2022<br> $3.33<br> Part of the 2021 Cowbell Brewing Gift Pack. The beer pours a solid black colour with a short-lived thin brown head that leaves minimal lacing. The aroma is roasted malt, light coffee notes, and vanilla. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is roasted malt, dark chocolate, and coffee. All in all a good entry level stout. |
Feb 14, 2022 01:39:34 AM |
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1232 | Sawdust City Super Juicin’ Double NEIPA | Canada | Imperial IPA | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 473ml can <br> 9.0% ABV <br> Canned On: Septembwer 1, 2021 <br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> January 21, 2022<br> $4.24<br> The beer pours a hazed gold colour with a thin white film for a head. The aroma biscuit malt, light tropical fruit notes. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grassy malts, yeast, and light tropical fruit notes. A decent beer, but not a great beer. |
Feb 14, 2022 02:45:48 AM |
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1233 | Hop City North of 41° | Canada | Blonde Ale | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 473ml can <br> 4.4% ABV <br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> January 21, 2022<br> $3.20<br> The beer pours a translucent gold colour with a thin white head. The aroma was grainy malts, light yeast, and musty hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was grassy malts with hints of light caramel, light yeast, and a mild hop finish. |
Feb 14, 2022 02:52:15 AM |
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1234 | Cowbell Brewing Citra SMaSH | Canada | American Pale Ale | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 473ml can <br> 5.0% ABV <br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> February 14, 2022<br> $3.33 <br> The beer pours a hazy gold colour with a thin bubbly head. The amount of floaties is high and the amount of lacing is low. The aroma is cereal grains, light citrus notes, and weak earthy hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grains, light tropical fruit notes, citrus zest and followed by a bitter hop finish. |
Feb 14, 2022 10:29:44 AM |
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1235 | Radical Road Straight Up (Winter Blackberry Sour) | Canada | Wild Ale | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 355ml can <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Canned On: November 19, 2021 <br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> March 14, 2022<br> $3.50<br> The beer pours a translucent reddish-gold colour with a generous bubbly white head which disappears within seconds. There is no lacing. The aroma is tart berries, yeast, and wet grass. The mouthfeel is thin bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is tart berries and cereal malts. Finish is more tangy than bitter. |
Mar 29, 2022 11:36:09 AM |
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1236 | Quayle's Fiddle and Field | Canada | English Pale Ale | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 7 355ml <br> 5.6% ABV <br> Canned On: January 24, 2022<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> March 21, 2022<br> $3.25<br> The beer pours a red tinged gold colour with a creamy tan coloured head and leaves a lot of lacing. The aroma is cereal malt, grapefruit notes, and earthy hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is hop forward with grapefruit notes galore, the malt and yeast notes are in the background. There is a tart berry note in the finish that ruins what otherwise is a very good beer. |
Mar 29, 2022 11:43:19 AM |
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1237 | Mill Street Juice Cloud IPA | Canada | IPA | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 April 6, 2022<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 6.6% ABV <br> Canned On: December 17, 2021 <br> $3.55<br> The beer pours a slightly hazed gold colour with a generous off-white head. There is a lot of lacing. The aroma is bready grains, tropical citrus, hay, and light yeast. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is nicely balanced between the citrus and grass notes. Alcohol is well hidden. Finish is mild, not very hoppy. |
Apr 12, 2022 10:06:24 AM |
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1238 | Bellwoods Jelly King (Mango, Guava, and Passionfruit) | Canada | Wild Ale | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 April 22, 2022 <br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> 500ml bottle <br> 5.6% ABV <br> Bottled On: February 17, 2022 <br> $7.50<br> The beer pours a very hazed golden orange colour with a generous white bubbly head that quickly recedes and provides minimal lacing. The aroma is grains, tart citrus, mango, and yeast. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation, and quite puckering. The flavour is dominated by the tart fruit notes which eventually give way to light citrus notes. The finish is more tart than bitter. |
May 2, 2022 12:44:07 PM |
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1239 | Town Brewery Outside Jokes | Canada | American Pale Ale | 3.4
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 May 15, 2022<br> LCBO Outlet #483b (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Royal Bank Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Canned On: March 10, 2022 <br> $3.95<br> The beer pours a hazed medium gold colour with a thin creamy white head that lasts a few minutes. The aroma is cereal malts, light tropical fruit, citrus, and earthy hops. The mouthfeel is medium full with average carbonation. The flavours are citrus, grassy malts and are accompanied by a mild bitter finish. |
Jun 20, 2022 02:14:38 PM |
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1240 | Amsterdam 2017 Helles Golden Lager | Canada | Helles / Dortmunder | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 May 16, 2022<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Canned On: April 1, 2022<br> $3.15<br> The beer pours a translucent gold colour with a bubbly white head which doesn’t last very long. Lacing is minimal. The aroma is grassy malts, fresh bread, and some weak metallic notes. The Mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is bready malt, some acidic flavours, and a light bitter finish. |
Jun 20, 2022 02:17:34 PM |
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1241 | Bellwoods Ghost Orchid IPA | Canada | IPA | 3.4
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 May 19, 2022<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 6.30% ABV <br> Canned On: February 23, 2022<br> $5.00 <br> The beer pours a very hazed straw gold with a rocky white head which leaves a decent amount of lacing. The aroma is cereal grains, light citrus, and weak yeast. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is light grassy malts, light citrus notes, and the finish is spicy and bitter. |
Jun 20, 2022 02:26:41 PM |
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1242 | Muskoka Drifter | Canada | IPA | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 7 June 15, 2022 <br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 5.6% ABV <br> Best Before: July 30, 2022<br> $3.50<br> The beer pours a slightly hazed golden colour with an off-white head that settles to a thick film which leaves a decent amount of lacing down the side of the glass. The aroma is grassy malts, earthy hops, and a hint of grapefruity citrus notes. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grains, light dishsoap, and citrus flavours. A decent IPA. |
Jun 20, 2022 03:10:57 PM |
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1243 | Elora Brewing Lady Friend IPA | Canada | IPA | 3.4
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 June 23, 2022<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 6.0% ABV <br> $3.65<br> The beer pours a hazed metallic gold with a long lasting off-white rocky head. Lots of lacing is left behind as I drink the beer. The aroma is bready malt, light citrus, yeast, and some perfumy hop notes. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation, The flavour is dotted by notes of light caramel and weak grapefruit with a mild bitter finish. |
Sep 20, 2022 12:14:33 PM |
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1244 | Whitewater Brewing Funky Fresh | Canada | Wild Ale | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 July 4, 2022<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 4.60%<br> March 22, 2022<br> $3.65<br> The beer pours a hazed gold colour with a generous white head that quickly settles into little islands on the surface. The aroma is cereal grains, oranges, light tropical citrus, and funky yeast. The mouthfeel is similar to yesterday’s beer in that it forces you to pucker, is medium bodied, and carbonation is average. I can definitely taste the kiwi in the beer, as well as some yeast flavours. The finish is very tart. |
Sep 20, 2022 12:55:42 PM |
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1245 | Collective Arts Collective Project: IPA No. 021 | Canada | IPA | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 July 4, 2022<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can<br> 5.90% ABV <br> Canned On: March 25, 2022 <br> $4.75<br> The beer pours an opaque orange colour with a weak short-lived head. The aroma is grass, mango, guava, and earthy hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grains, tropical fruit, and very sweet. |
Sep 20, 2022 02:09:58 PM |
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1246 | Folly Rice Lager | Canada | Lager | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 July 10, 2022<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 5.0% <br> Canned On: April 18, 2022<br> $3.25<br> The beer pours a pale gold colour with a thin white head and a high amount of effervescence. The aroma is rice (surprisingly), grass, herbal hops, and yeast. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grains, slightly sweet, and has a light bitter finish. |
Sep 20, 2022 02:34:28 PM |
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1247 | Highlander (2021) Blackberry Wheat | Canada | Fruit Beer | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 July 10, 2022<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 5.0% <br> Canned On: April 18, 2022<br> $3.15<br> The beer pours a red-tinged golden colour with a thin tan coloured head. The aroma was wheat, bubblegum, berries, and perfumey hops. The mouthfeel was slightly creamy and medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was dominated by the berries with a hint of yeast and grains. The finish was lightly bitter. |
Sep 20, 2022 02:39:07 PM |
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1248 | Wellington Layback | Canada | IPA | 3.4
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 September 4, 2022<br> LCBO Outlet #483 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Royal Bank Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 5.5% ABV <br> Canned On: May 16, 2022<br> $3.95<br> The beer pours a slightly hazed medium gold colour with a long lasting bubbly head that laces well. The aroma is grassy malts, tropical fruit, and citrusy hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is coconut, grass, citrus, and yeast. |
Nov 5, 2022 04:39:03 PM |
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1249 | Collingwood Brewery FreeStyle Series: Tiki Time Session IPA | Canada | IPA | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 September 8, 2022<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 4.4% ABV <br> Canned On: June 20, 2022<br> $3.55<br> The beer pours a hazed medium gold with a thin white cap that lingers a while. The aroma is grassy malts, light lime, citrusy hops, and yeast. The mouthfeel is medium bodied while carbonation is average. The flavour is similar to the aroma except the coconut shines through here. Quite enjoyable. |
Nov 5, 2022 05:26:17 PM |
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1250 | Waterloo Brewing Signature Series: Roasted Vanilla Espresso Dark Lager | Canada | Dunkel / Dark Lager | 3.4
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 October 3, 2022<br> Beer Store #2021 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 6.0% ABV <br> Canned On: August 21, 2022<br> $3.35<br> The beer pours a solid dark brown colour with a creamy off-white head that lingers. The aroma was roasted malt, coffee and generous amounts of vanilla. The mouthfeel was light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is roasted malt and coffee with a hint of vanilla in the finish. |
Nov 5, 2022 08:28:38 PM |