Beer Reviews by CYRENAICA
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1501 | Duggan's #13 Weissbeer | Canada | Hefeweizen | 3.2
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 8oz draught <br> 5.5% ABV <br> I tried this beer on June 8, 2010 at 'Duggan's Brewery' in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer was poured a hazy, orange-gold colour with a huge white head. The aroma was wheat malt, cloves, banana, and some peppery spice. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, with medium carbonation. The flavour was slightly sweet, refreshing, with a spicy finish |
Jun 8, 2010 12:00:00 PM |
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1502 | Half Pints Stir Stick Stout | Canada | Stout | 3.2
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 341 ml bottle <br> 5.6% ABV (as maked on bottle) <br> 35 IBU <br> Smokeless Joe (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 17, 2010 <br> This is review #500 (on BeerPal). The beer poured a sold b;ack colour with a 1/2 inch tan head. The aroma was roasted malt, coffee, chocolate, and molasses. The mouthfeel was thin to medium bodied, with medium carbonation. Quite weak for a stout. The flavour was roasted malt, acidic coffee, chocolate, with a bitter finish |
Jun 17, 2010 12:00:00 PM |
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1503 | Okanagan Spring 1516 Bavarian Lager | Canada | Helles / Dortmunder | 3.2
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 341ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> November 9, 2013 <br> The beer pours a translucent pale gold colour with a half inch snow white head. The aroma is grains, weak hops, and some funk. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. Flavour is similar to the aroma, malt forward with a hint of hops in the finish. |
Nov 10, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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1504 | Niagara Oast House / Bar Hop Belgian Pumpkin Massacre | Canada | Spiced Beer | 3.2
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 16oz draught <br> 5.9% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> November 29, 2013 <br> The beer appears to be a Black IPA with Belgian yeast and pumpkins......lots and lots of pumpkin. The pours a coca-cola black with brown edges when held to the light and a minimal head. The aroma is heavy on pumpkin with other spices, citrusy hops, and grass notes in the mix. Mouthfeel is thin to medium bodied with mild carbonation. Flavour was dominated by the yeast and the pumpkin with the grain in the background. Flavourful and refreshing, but not something I would session with. |
Nov 29, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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1505 | Ontario Beer Company 100 Mile Ale | Canada | Amber Ale | 3.2
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 473ml can <br> 5.4% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> February 11, 2014 <br> The beer pours a translucent copper colour with a thin tan coloured ring for a head. The aroma is butterscotch, caramel, and earthy hops. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. Flavour is weak caramel, brains, and weak herbal hops. This would be a decent summer session ale. |
Feb 11, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1506 | Stiegl Radler Grapefruit | Austria | Fruit Beer | 3.2
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 6 500ml can <br> 2.0% ABV (as marked on can) <br> Milton LCBO OUtlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> February 22, 2014 <br> The beer pours out a metallic hazed yellow colour with a very short lived white frothy head. Aroma is grapefruit, with some grains and musty hops in the background. Mouthfeel is (surprisingly) medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is strongly grapefruit with notes of a grainy lager type brewed beverage in the background. Quite refreshing, but one is enough. |
Feb 23, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1507 | Indie Ale House / Bar Hop Rabbit of Caerbannog | Canada | Witbier | 3.2
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 16oz draught <br> 7.0% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> March 26, 2014 <br> The beer pours a hazy golden yellow colour with a creamy white head. The aroma is weak wheat notes, strong citrus, and some grassy hints. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The alcohol is noticeable in the flavour. There are also notes of grapefruit and grass. |
Mar 26, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1508 | Beau's All Natural Wild Oats Series No. 39: Sargon Ginger Beer | Canada | Spiced Beer | 3.2
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 600ml bottle <br> 6.0% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> March 28, 2014 <br> $9.85<br> The beer pours a golden brown colour with a generous rocky tan coloured head that lingers. The aroma is detergent, ginger, grains, and spices. The mouthfeel is mredium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is a very acidic and grainy base with hints of ginger and pepper. The barrel aging is nowhere to be found. |
Mar 29, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1509 | Indie Ale House Quiet Time | Canada | Imperial Stout | 3.2
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 5 14oz draught <br> 11.0% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> April 9, 2014 <br> The beer poured a dark coca colour with a thin creamy ring for a cap. Arma was tart fruit, coffee, and roasted malt. The mouthfeel was medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was sour to start, with alcohol the next most prominent flavour before ending with a better dose or roast, chocolate, and leather. There was a definite peppery aftertaste. This beer was not for me! |
Apr 9, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1510 | Lake Of Bays NHL Alumni Signature Series: Cujo Imperial Golden Ale | Canada | Strong Ale | 3.2
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 6 750ml bottle <br> 8.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> May 10, 2014 <br> The beer pours a translucent golden-red with a half inch white head that quickly settles down. Aroma is grainy with some sweet and spicy notes. Mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. Quite possibly the fullest bodied golden ale I've had. Flavour is not my cup of tea. Very acidic and a leathery note predominates, while hints of grains and caramel are hidden. Not something I would try again. |
May 11, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1511 | Grand River Tailgate | Canada | Bohemian / Czech Pilsener | 3.2
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 500ml bottle <br> 4.5% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> Bottling Date: May 23, 2014 <br> May 25, 2014 <br> The beer pours a shimmering translucent gold colour with a thin white head that disappears. The aroma is cereal and grassy grains, light hops, and weak notes of light fruits. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with below average carbonation, kind of odd for a bear bottled only 2 days ago. The flavour is grass and cereal. Decent with no off-putting flowers. |
May 25, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1512 | Left Field Brewery Sunlight | Canada | Saison | 3.2
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 16oz draught <br> 5.3% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Milton, Ontario, Canada)<br> May 26, 2014 <br> The beer pours a semi-translucent metallic gold colour with a white head. the aroma is grains, yeast, and some spices, certainly not as earthy as the other saisons. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is quite grainy with yeasty and citrusy notes. |
May 26, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1513 | Cameron's Brewmaster Series: California Sunshine APA | Canada | American Pale Ale | 3.2
Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 650ml bottle <br> 5.1% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 26, 2014 <br> The beer pours a translucent pale gold colour with a generous white head and plenty of effervescence. The aroma is grains, and plenty of citrusy hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is hop forward with lots of juicy citrus/grapefruit notes and some grass. Quite sessionable. |
Jun 27, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1514 | Mill Street Belgian Cherry IPA | Canada | Fruit Beer | 3.2
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 6 355ml bottle <br> 7.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 5, 2014 <br> The beer pours a slightly hazed golden-red colour with a creamy light tan coloured head that lasts. The aroma is tart cherries, yeast, grains, and light spicy notes. Mouthefeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is a bit too cherry cough syrup for me, with hints of grains. Not worth trying again. |
Jul 6, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1515 | Black Oak Break Of Dawn | Canada | American Pale Ale | 3.2
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 20oz draught <br> 4.5% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 25, 2014 <br> $6.95<br> The beer poured a hzed metallic gold colour with a white head that quickly disappeared, but left some nice lacing down the glass. The aroma was weak grapefruit notes, weak yeast, and cereal grains. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was weak grapefruit, with a dash of honey, and grains. |
Jul 25, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1516 | Innis & Gunn Lager Beer | United Kingdom | Lager | 3.2
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 500ml can <br> 4.6% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 26, 2014 <br> The beer pours a translucent shimmering medium gold colour with a generous bubbly white head which lasts less than 10 seconds. The aroma is cereal malt and a hint of earthy hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is a slight lactose sweetness associated with Canadian 'stock' ales, with hints of hops in the mix. I would definitely try this again as a cheap flavourful go-to lager. |
Jul 26, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1517 | Liberty Village Gosebuster | Canada | Gose | 3.2
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 6 16oz draught <br> 5.1% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> August 8, 2014 <br> The beer pours a hazed yello gold colour with a thin off-white head. The aroma is a little funky with grains, and yeast. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with above average carbonation. The flavour is earthy with a definite saltiness rounded out by spices and yeast. Not a fan of the style but this was palatable. |
Aug 8, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1518 | Creemore Springs K-W Oktoberfest Beer | Canada | Marzen / Oktoberfest | 3.2
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 625ml bottle <br> 5.4% (as marked on bottle) <br> Royal Bank Plaza LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> September 18, 2014 <br> The beer pours a transklucent orange gold with a thin snow white head. The aroma was light fruits, grains and herbal hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour starts out slightly sweet and malty before the grains come through and a lightly bitter finish. |
Sep 19, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1519 | Barn Door Brewing Oktober Fest Bier | Canada | Marzen / Oktoberfest | 3.2
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 500ml bottle <br> 6.50% ABV <br> Royal Bank Plaza LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> September19, 2014 <br> $5.95<br> The beer pours a translucent golden orange colour with a thin white ring for a head. The aroma is grains, hops, and some off metallic notes. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is slightly sweet, grainy, and a spicy bitter finish. |
Sep 20, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1520 | Buxton Jaw Gate | United Kingdom | American Pale Ale | 3.2
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 500ml bottle <br> 5.6% ABV <br> Royal Bank Plaza LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> October 25, 2014 <br> The bee pours a slightly hazed golden orange colour with a generous off-white rocky head that lingers a while. The aroma is citrusy hops, weal caramel, and weak grass. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was grainy malt, citrusy hops, and weak spicyness. |
Oct 26, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1521 | Ringwood Fortyniner | United Kingdom | Extra Special Bitter | 3.2
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 6 500ml bottle <br> 4.9% <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada)<br> November 6, 2014 <br> Part of a 6 pack of Marston PLC beers. Pours a golden-red colour with a thin off-white coloured head. The aroma is light caramel, weak floral hops, and grass. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is bitter hops, grains, and a weak fruit tone. Not a bad beer at all. |
Nov 7, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1522 | Mikkeller Cream Ale | Denmark | Cream Ale | 3.2
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 330ml bottle <br> 4.9% bv <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> November 21, 2014 <br> Part of the 2014 Mikkeller feature at the LCBO.The beer pours a hazed metallic gold with a white ring for a head. The aroma is grainy malt, light caramel, weak floral hops, and metallic notes. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grainy malt, some citrusy notes and weak caramel. This is a nice refreshing beer. |
Nov 21, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1523 | Big Rig Scotch Ale | Canada | Scottish Ale | 3.2
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 660ml bottle <br> 7.2% ABV <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> January 10, 2015 <br> $8.50<br> 'The beer pours a translucent dark mahogany with a thin white creamy head. The aroma is light molasses, dark roasted malt, caramel, and weak yeast. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is sweet molasses, with some grains, and yeast, Thin for the style, and maybe too sweet. |
Jan 11, 2015 12:00:00 PM |
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1524 | Sawdust City Twin Pines | Canada | Imperial IPA | 3.2
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 13oz draught <br> 8.8% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> March 31, 2015 <br> The beer poured a hazed dark golden colour with a white bubbly head. The aroma was pine, citrus, grains and hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was grapefruit, tropical fruit, and cereal malts. |
Apr 6, 2015 12:00:00 PM |
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1525 | Collective Arts Ransack The Universe | Canada | IPA | 3.2
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 18oz draught <br> 6.8% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> March 31, 2015 <br> The beer pours a slightly hazed metallic gold with a white thin film for a head. The aroma is light tropical fruit, grains, and floral hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is similar to the aroma with tropical fruit, grains, and a very bitter finish. |
Apr 6, 2015 12:00:00 PM |