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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
1451 Side Launch 5th Coast Hazy IPA / Side Launch Fifth Coast Hazy IPA Canada IPA 3.3

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

473ml can <br> 6.4% ABV <br> Canned On: LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> January 21, 2022<br> $3.95<br> Then beer pours a hazed gold colour with a generous white bubbly head that lasts a few minutes and provides decent lacing. The aroma is grainy malt, tropical fruit notes, and yeast. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is biscuit malt, light yeast, and tropical citrus. Not a bad beer, but not a favourite.

Feb 14, 2022
02:43:06 AM
1452 Lake Of Bays Day Dreamin' Canada American Pale Ale 3.3

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

473ml can<br> 4.9% ABV <br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> February 28, 2022<br> $3.50<br> The beer poured a clear medium gold colour with a thin creamy head. Effervescence was high. The aroma was grassy malt, tropical fruit some coconut notes, and yeast. The mouthfeel was thin to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was light grass, weak rye spicy notes, and a light citrus flavour. Finish is mildly bitter.

Mar 2, 2022
03:33:20 PM
1453 Hop Valley Bubble Stash United States IPA 3.3

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

Brewed in Canada by Creemore Spring Brewing Company<br> Canned On: September 9, 2021<br> April 4, 2022<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 6.2% ABV <br> $3.15<br> The beer pours a slightly hazed medium gold colour with a generous off-white foamy cap that lasts several minutes. There is a nice amount of lacing left down the glass. The aroma is bready malt, citrus, light yeast, and musty hops. The mouthfeel is full bodied, slightly creamy, and has good carbonation. The flavour is nicely balanced between the caramel maltiness, and the citrusy hops, but neither side really yields a lot of flavour punch.

Apr 12, 2022
10:00:32 AM
1454 Left Field Brewery Ice Cold Beer Canada Blonde Ale 3.3

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

April 18, 2022 <br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> 355ml can<br> 4.5% ABV <br> Canned On: January 24, 2022<br> $2.80<br> The beer pours a translucent straw gold colour with a white bubbly head and lots of effervescence. Lacing is minimal. The aroma is grainy malt, light citrus, yeast, and herbal hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grainy malt, but not too sweet with a mildly bitter finish

May 2, 2022
12:28:19 PM
1455 Muskoka / Het Nest Brouwerij Greetings From Belgium Canada Belgian Strong Ale 3.3

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 6

June 17, 2022<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 7.8% ABV <br> Best Before: July 06, 2022<br> $3.95<br> The beer pours a golden copper colour, with some slight haze, and topped with a large fluffy off-white head that lasts. Effervescence is high. The aroma was sweet malt notes, light caramel, floral hops, and yeast. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was overly sweet with strong caramel flavour. This was augmented by hints of yeast and grass. The finish was bitter.

Jun 20, 2022
03:13:49 PM
1456 Bell City Fresh Ideas Canada IPA 3.3

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

July 25, 2022<br> LCBO #177: Canada: Ontario: Toronto (22 Poyntz Avenue) 473ml can <br> 6.3% ABV <br> Canned On: February 18, 2022 <br> $3.45<br> The beer pours a lightly hazed metallic gold colour with a creamy tan coloured head, maybe an inch tall. The aroma was bread, yeast, light caramel, and light citrus. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation, The flavour is grains and citrus with a bitter finish.

Oct 25, 2022
10:42:17 PM
1457 Collective Arts Jam Up Pineapple & Tangerine Canada Wild Ale 3.3

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

August 15, 2022 <br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 5.2% ABV <br> Canned On: May 13, 2022<br> $4.55<br> The beer pours a solid yellow-gold colour with a thin white bubbly cap. The aroma is grass, light citrus, and earthy hops. I can smell no pineapple. The mouthfeel is light bodied, very puckering, and carbonation is average. The flavour is a nice balance between tart tangerine, and sweet-ish pineapple notes. More tart than bitter.

Nov 5, 2022
02:03:04 PM
1458 Old Dog Brewing Single Malt Scottie Canada Scottish Ale 3.3

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

November 23, 2022 <br> LCBO Outlet #177 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Yonge / Sheppard)<br> 473ml can <br> 4.70% ABV <br> Canned On: June 2, 2022<br> $3.55<br> The beer pours a lightly hazed amber with a fairly thin bubbly cap which doesn’t lace. The aroms is toasded malt, caramel, and weak musty hops. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is light caramel, weak citrus, and the finish is lightly bitter.

Dec 1, 2022
02:55:24 PM
1459 Mono Centre Brewing Island Lake Pale Ale Canada American Pale Ale 3.3

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

November 27, 2022 <br> Gift <br> 355ml can <br> 4.50% ABV <br> $0.00<br> The beer pours a hazy gold colour with a snow white bubbly cap. The aroma is grassy malt, light tropical fruit, yeast, and plenty of earthy hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grains with light citrus notes, followed by a light bitter finish.

Dec 2, 2022
10:35:08 AM
1460 Indie Ale House Export Lager Canada Lager 3.3

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

April 6, 2023<br> Beerbistro, The (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 18 King Street East)<br> 473ml draught <br> 5.7% ABV <br> Kegged On: Unknown<br> $9.75<br> The beer pours a translucent metallic gold with a creamy white head. The aroma is grainy malt, earthy hops, and a light yeasty note. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grains, yeast, and a light bitter hop finish.

May 21, 2023
09:07:53 PM
1461 Longslice Sky Bison Canada American Pale Ale 3.3

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

April 23, 2023<br> LCBO Outlet #483B (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Royal Bank Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Canned On: October 8, 2022<br> $3.50<br> The beer pours a translucent gold colour with a thin white bubbly head. The aroma is grainy malt, citrus, and yeast. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with a average carbonation. The flavour is mild grains, light citrus, and the finish is weakly bitter.

May 21, 2023
09:51:14 PM
1462 Bench Brewing Oaked Pilsner Canada Bohemian / Czech Pilsener 3.3

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

April 24, 2023<br> LCBO Outlet #483B (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Royal Bank Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Canned On: March 13, 2023<br> $4.00<br> The beer pours a pale clear gold colour with a short-lived white head, and a lot of effervescence. The aroma is grains, musty hops, and light yeast. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grains, some herbal hoppiness, weak spice, and a little woodiness in the finish.

May 21, 2023
10:01:07 PM
1463 Staropramen Lager Czech Republic Bohemian / Czech Pilsener 3.3

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

August 10, 2007<br> Esplanade Bier Markt (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 58 The Esplanade)<br> 710ml draught <br> 5.00% ABV<br> Kegged On: Unknown<br> $7.55<br> The beer was a deep translucent gold in colour with a very white small head that lasted mere seconds. The aroma on the other was grainy malt, and hops. The mouthfeel was thin-bodied and very crisp with a high level of carbonation. The taste was slightly malty with a a hoppy finish.

Nov 11, 2024
10:21:18 PM
1464 Erdinger Weissbier (Mit Feiner Hefe) Germany Hefeweizen 3.3

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

September 4, 2007<br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte) <br> 500ml bottle<br> 5.30% ABV<br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $2.85<br> It pours a murky gold colour into the glass with a large, loose white head that dissipated slowly. The aroma is slightly malty with a hint of fruit. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with a bit of carbonation on the tongue. The taste was a little bit of malt with some spices and fruits in the background.

Nov 12, 2024
01:07:03 PM
1465 Church-Key Lift Lock Lager Canada Helles / Dortmunder 3.3

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

12oz draught <br> 5.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on January 18, 2008 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto. The beer was a translucent gold colour with a thin white head that quickly disappeared. The aroma was weakly malty. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, creamy, with medium carbonation. The flavour was a little soapy, some spiciness, a little hoppy bitterness, and some chocolatey aftertaste.

Jan 18, 2008
10:14:18 PM
1466 St. Louis Gueuze Lambic Belgium Gueuze 3.3

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

375ml bottle <br> 4.50% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> March 3, 2008 <br> The beer poured a translucent orangy-red colour with a generous white bubbly head which quickly disappeared. The aroma was faintly sour apples. not as strong as others have suggested. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied, almost creamy, and highly carbonated. The flavour wasn't all that sweet...very reminiscent of the crabapples I used to eat as a child on the way to school. Not a lot of malty flavours or hoppy tones in this one.

Mar 3, 2008
01:54:03 PM
1467 Warsteiner Premium Dunkel Germany Dunkel / Dark Lager 3.3

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

March 12, 2008<br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte)<br> 500ml can <br> 4.80% ABV <br> $2.15 <br> The beer poured a dark translucent reddish-brown with a 1" head which disappeared quickly. The first aromatic flavour that hit me was molasses. There was also some sweet malt and cherry hints. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied with ample carbonation. The flavour was malty/grainy with some unplaceable sourness. An alright beer.

Apr 16, 2022
01:33:04 PM
1468 Walkerville Classic Amber Canada Vienna / Amber Lager 3.3

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

May 2, 2008 <br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte)<br> 341ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> $2.10<br> Part of the 2008 Ontario Craft Beer Discovery Pack. The beer poured a translucent red-tinged golden colour with a generous white head that quickly dissipated. The aroma was slightly malty, a little tinge of hops, and a lot of mustiness as stated previously. The beer is thin to medium bodied with ample carbonation. The flavour has a slight sweetness to it, a little bit of caramel malt, and a little hoppish character in the end.

Apr 16, 2022
01:35:51 PM
1469 Affligem Blonde Belgium Belgian Ale 3.3

Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7

330ml bottle <br> 6.8% ABV <br> LCBO Outlet #217 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Queen’s Quay) <br> May 30, 2008 <br> $2.65 <br> The beer pours a hazy golden orange colour with a bubbly white head which disappears within a couple of minutes. The aroma was grassy malt, some appley hints, and a little hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, with medium carbonation. The flavour was very yeasty with some malty hints. A little spiciness as well.

Nov 14, 2020
04:50:55 PM
1470 Hacker-Pschorr Edelhell Germany Helles / Dortmunder 3.3

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

500ml bottle <br> 5.5% ABV <br> I tried this beer on July 1, 2008 at “Smokeless Joe’s” in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a translucent dark gold with a bubbly white head. The aroma was grainy malt with a slight trace of hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, with medium to high carbonation. The flavour was smooth with some grainy malt, some spice, and a slight hoppy bitter finish.

Jul 4, 2008
07:56:04 PM
1471 Jacobsen Saaz Blonde Denmark Belgian Ale 3.3

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 7

750ml bottle <br> 7.1% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> August 23, 2008 <br> The beer poured a translucent reddish gold colour with a thin whitish head that dissipated quickly. The aroma is grainy malt, and some hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied, slightly creamy, and highly carbonated. The flavour is mainly malty, some pepper spice, and a nice pleasant bitter hoppy finish

Aug 24, 2008
01:33:24 AM
1472 Great Lakes Brewery Pumpkin Ale Canada Spiced Beer 3.3

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

650ml bottle <br> 5.5% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> September 30, 2008<br> The beer poured a translucent orangy-gold with a thin light brown head that lingered. The aroma was weakly pumpkin-like, with some grassy malts, and cinnamon. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was malty, but there was a hint of pumpkin, and more than a hint of cinnamon.

Sep 30, 2008
11:11:30 AM
1473 Post Road Pumpkin Ale United States Spiced Beer 3.3

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 6

12 oz bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on November 19, 2008 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a translucent orange-red with a very thin very short-lived white head. The aroma is malty with pumpkin and spicy notes (cloves and nutmeg). The mouthfeel was medium bodied with above average carbonation. The flavour was primarily malty with some definite spiciness and a hop-laden finish. Better than the Great Lakes Pumpkin ale in my opinion.

Nov 19, 2008
08:21:19 PM
1474 Dogfish Head 120 Minute IPA United States Strong Ale 3.3

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 6

12oz bottle <br> 12.9% ABV (as marked on bottle) <br> The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> November 21, 2008 <br> The beer poured a solid golden-brown with a thin light tan coloured head. The aroma was floral in nature with some sweet malt. The mouthfeel was full-bodied, creamily thick, with medium carbonation. The flavour was sweet malt, maple sugar, with a strong hop flavour. Unlike the 60min and 90min IPAs, this beer is way too sweet, having something of a barleywine feel to it.

Nov 21, 2008
06:23:21 PM
1475 Erdinger Weissbier Dunkel (Hefe-Weizen Dark) Germany Dunkel Weizen 3.3

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

500ml bottle <br> 5.6% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> November 27, 2008 <br> The beer poured an opaque dark muddy brown colour with a 3/4" creamy tan coloured head that lasted throughout. The aroma was weak, but definitely had a roasted malt character to it. The mouthfeel was full-bodied, with medium carbonation. The flavour was dominated by roasted malt tones, with some bitterness in the mix

Nov 27, 2008
01:16:27 PM