Beer Reviews by CYRENAICA
# | Beer | Origin | Style | Score | Date | |
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1251 | 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 | |
1252 | 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 | |
1253 | 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 | |
1254 | 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 | |
1255 | 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 | |
1256 | 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 | |
1257 | 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 | |
1258 | 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 | |
1259 | 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 | |
1260 | 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 | |
1261 | 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 | |
1262 | 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 | |
1263 | 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 | |
1264 | Lake Of Bays Storm Chaser | Canada | American Black Ale | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 November 1, 2022<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 5.9% ABV <br> Canned On: September 11, 2022<br> $3.65<br> The beer pours a solid coca-cola colour with a bubbly brown head. Lacing is good. The aroma is roasted malt, coffee, and citrus. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is a nice mixture of dark chocolate and citrus, with a tangy finish. |
Nov 5, 2022 11:52:08 PM | |
1265 | Brock Street Milk Chocolate Stout | Canada | Milk Stout | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 November 3, 2022<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 5.5% ABV <br> $3.65<br> The beer pours a brownish-Black colour with a thin bubbly brown head which leaves a little lacing. The aroma is roasted malt, chocolate, and coffee. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is coffee and chocolate, with hints of soy sauce in the finish. The finish ruins this beer. |
Nov 6, 2022 11:08:59 PM | |
1266 | Paniza Brewing Helix Nebula | Canada | IPA | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 December 1, 2022<br> LCBO Outlet #177 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Yonge / Sheppard)<br> 473ml can <br> 7.0% ABV<br> Canned On: August 15, 2022<br> $4.50<br> The beer pours a hazed golden colour with a generous cream coloured head that disappears, but still leaves lacing down the glass. The aroma is bready malt, some definite tropical fruit and citrus notes, and a hint of yeast. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was grains, citrus, and tropical fruit notes. There was not a lot of bitterness in the finish |
Dec 2, 2022 10:50:05 AM | |
1267 | Collingwood Brewery FreeStyle Series: Festbier | Canada | Marzen / Oktoberfest | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 December 4, 2022<br> LCBO Outlet #177 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Yonge / Sheppard)<br> 473ml can <br> 5.60%<BR> Canned On: September 6, 2022<br> $3.80<br> The beer pours a slightly hazed gold colour with a thin white ring for a head. The aroma is grainy malt, some toasted notes, and some sugary notes. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour mimics the aroma with plenty of toasted malt and light caramel notes. Not the best Oktoberfest I’ve had, but definitely not the worst either. |
Apr 23, 2023 02:58:43 PM | |
1268 | Refined Fool And Then Bernice Flipped The Canasta Table | Canada | Imperial IPA | 3.4
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 December 5, 2022<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 8.2% ABV <br> Canned On: August 25, 2022<br> $3.99<br> The beer pours a hazed orange gold colour with a short-lived bubbly head. Lacing is minimal. The aroma is grainy malt, citrus, light yeast, and some musty hops. The mouthfeel is full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grainy malt with a hint of fruity sweetness. Unfortunately, the alcohol taste is not well hidden. |
Apr 23, 2023 02:56:25 PM | |
1269 | Refined Fool Van Full Of Weirdos Juicy IPA | Canada | IPA | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 December 6, 2022<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 6.2% ABV <br> Canned On: September 1, 2022<br> $3.99<br> Part of a seasonal 6-Pack. The beer pours a hazy gold colour with a generous, but short-lived, cap that ends up as a filmy ring. The aroma is grains, yeast, earthy hops, and some tropical fruit notes. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is dominated by notes of tropical fruit accompanied by notes of grass, pine, and caramel. Finish is lightly bitter. |
Apr 23, 2023 03:17:03 PM | |
1270 | Slake Hatch Pale Ale | Canada | American Pale Ale | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 December 28, 2023<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 5.2% ABV<br> Canned On: September 16, 2022<br> $3.95<br> The beer pours a hazed gold with a generous, albeit short-lived white head. Lacing is decent. The aroms ia grassy malt, tropical fruit notes, and yeast. The mouthfeel is medium bodied, with average carbonation. The flavour is grassy malt, tropical fruit sweetness, and mild bitter finish. |
May 6, 2023 09:50:33 PM | |
1271 | Whitewater Brewing Hazel Amour Chocolate Hazelnut Stout | Canada | Chocolate Stout | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 March 5, 2023<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 4.6% ABV <br> Canned On: November 2, 2022<br> $4.85<br> The beer pours an opaque black with a creamy tan head that lasts but leaves little lacing. The aroma is hazel nuts, roasted malt, and weak coffee hints. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is heavy on the roasted malt and hazelnut flavours, with little else. |
May 7, 2023 02:29:27 PM | |
1272 | Junction Craft Hazy IPA | Canada | IPA | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 March 17, 2023<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 6.0% ABV <br> Canned On: December 20, 2022<br> $3.50<br> The beer pours a hazed pinkish-gold with a lot of floaties. The head is off-white and leaves good lacing. The aroma is grainy malt, tart fruit, light citrus, and yeast. The mouthfeel is meium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is citrus forward with grassy malt and some tart fruit in the mix. The finiosh is mildly bitter. |
May 21, 2023 08:50:23 PM | |
1273 | Sawdust City White Tulip | Canada | Witbier | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 March 20, 2023<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Canned On: January 27, 2023<br> $4.25<br> The beer pours a hazed gold colour with a thin white cap for a head. The aroma is grains, wheat, light yeast, citrus, and weak spice. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is wheat, citrus, light spice, and yeast. Finish is mildly bitter. |
May 21, 2023 08:56:47 PM | |
1274 | Brock Street Mango Tango Hazy IPA | Canada | IPA | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 March 21, 2023<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 6.0% ABV <br> Canned On: February 3, 2023<br> $3.50<br> The beer pours an opaque hazed gold colour with a short-lived bubbly white head. The aroma is grass, mango, tart citrus, and a weak yeasty note. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grassy malt and mango. The beer is tangy and tart at the same time like some well-established Belgian styles. |
May 21, 2023 08:58:58 PM | |
1275 | Nickel Brook Winter Wizard Magical India Pale Ale | Canada | IPA | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 March 21, 2023<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 6.2% ABV <br> Canned On: February 9, 2023 <br> $3.65<br> The beer poured a hazed gold colour with a bubbly white head. The aroma is grains, tropical fruit, citrus, and yeast. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is dominated by grains and tropical fruit with a citrusy lightly bitter finish. |
May 21, 2023 09:02:14 PM |