Beer Reviews by CYRENAICA
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1701 | Collective Arts State of Mind | Canada | IPA | 3.1
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 18oz draught <br> 4.4% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> November 13, 2014 <br> The beer poured a hazed yellow gold colour with a half inch snow white head which lasted a while. The aroma was citrus/grapefruit, grass, some pine, and weak spices. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was light grapefruit, grass, and yeast. Easy drinking, but not much goin' on. |
Nov 15, 2014 12:00:00 PM |
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1702 | Trafalgar Chocolate Orange Porter | Canada | Porter | 3.1
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 500ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlket #1( Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> January 22, 2014 <br> The beer pours a dark brown with a creamy tan coloured head. The aroma is roasted malt, orange, and dark chocolate. I've had Christmas chocolate with same aroma. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation, The flavour is weak dark chocolate, weak orarnge, and yeast. A good combination for a Trafalgar beer. |
Jan 23, 2015 12:00:00 PM |
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1703 | HogsBack Aporkalypse Now | Canada | Oatmeal Stout | 3.1
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 650ml bottle <br> 5.4% ABV (as written on bottle) <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> January 22, 2015 <br> The beer poursd a solid brown with black hints and a weak thin tan coloured head. The aroma is raosted malt, weak hops, and weak grainyness. The mouthfeel is weak to medium bodied, with average carbonation.. The flavout is weak hrains, weal malt, some roast, and some weak bacon hints. More bnacon would have been better. |
Jan 23, 2015 12:00:00 PM |
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1704 | Black Creek Irish Potato Stout | Canada | Stout | 3.1
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 500ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Main/Thompson LCBO Outlet (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> April 20, 2015 <br> $4.45<br> The beer pours a solid blackish brown with a thin creamy short-lived dark brown head that dissipates to nothing. The aroma is roasted malt, coffee, and weak raw potato notes. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is roasted malt with weak hints of coffee, licorice, and potato. |
Apr 20, 2015 12:00:00 PM |
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1705 | Brimstone Enlightenment Pale Ale | Canada | English Pale Ale | 3.1
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 500ml bottle <br> 5.5% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 19, 2015 <br> The beer pours a translucent light copper colour with a very thin film for a head that doesn't last. The aroma is caramel, floral hops, and bread. The mouthfeel is medium bodied and average carbonation. The flavour is caramel, some acidic hops, and grass. The acidic hoppiness kills it for me. |
Jun 19, 2015 12:00:00 PM |
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1706 | Krombacher Radler | Germany | Fruit Beer | 3.1
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 500ml can <br> 2.5% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 20, 2015 <br> The beer pours a translucent gold colour with a snow white head and mild effervescence. The aroma is weak citrus, grains, yeast, and floral hops. This smells more like a beer than any other radler/shandy I've tried. The mouthfeel is thin to medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is lemon, grains, and hops. A nice balance. Not overly bitter nor overly sour. |
Jul 20, 2015 12:00:00 PM |
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1707 | Kichesippi Heller High Water | Canada | Helles / Dortmunder | 3.1
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 473ml can <br> 4.9% ABV <br> Atrium on Bay LCBO (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> August 9, 2015 <br> The beer pours a medium gold colour with a thick white head. The aroma is grains, light yeast, and herbal hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with mild carbonation. The flavour is grains and hops. A little acidic in the finish. |
Aug 10, 2015 12:00:00 PM |
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1708 | Cameron's Recline Pale Ale | Canada | American Pale Ale | 3.1
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 341ml bottle <br> 4.6% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> September 23, 2015 <br> The beer pours a hazed yellow gold with a thin white filmy head. The aroma is tropical fruit, yeast, and grainy malt. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is weak hoppy grapefruity notes, some tropical fruit notes, and grains. |
Sep 25, 2015 12:00:00 PM |
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1709 | Phillips Blue Buck | Canada | English Pale Ale | 3.1
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 6 473ml can <br> 5.0% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> October 16, 2015 <br> The beer pours a translucent light copper colour with a creamy light tan coloured head and plenty of effervescence. The aroma is caramel, floral hops, and some yeasty notes. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is metallic grains, some caramel sweetness, and and an acidic finish. |
Oct 16, 2015 12:00:00 PM |
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1710 | Gananoque Naughty Otter Lager | Canada | Lager | 3.1
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 473ml can <br> 5.2% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> October 20, 2015 <br> The beer pours a translucent straw gold colour with a huge white bubbly head which quickly disippates. The aroma is very grainy with hints of floral hops and yeast. Quite basic aromas without any metallic or acidic notes. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is very grainy with earthy hops. Again, nothing outstanding but thankfully no metallic or acidic flavours. |
Oct 20, 2015 12:00:00 PM |
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1711 | Black Creek Thomas Benson's Strong Ale | Canada | English Strong Ale | 3.1
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 500ml bottle <br> 6.0% ABV <br> Main/Bronte LCBO Outlet (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> December 4, 2015 <br> $4.45<br> The beer pours a translucent cherry red colour with a thin white ring for a head. The aroma is dark fruit, molasses, and grains. The mouthfeel is thin to medium bodied with below average carbonation. The anise notes really pop in the flavour along with dark fruit, molasses, and the pepper pops in the finish. A fuller mouthfeel and more carbonation and this would have been a very good beer. |
Dec 4, 2015 12:00:00 PM |
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1712 | Orange Snail Brewers Iron Pig | Canada | American Pale Ale | 3.1
Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 The beer pours a slightly hazed golden colour with a bubbly white cap that recedes within a couple of minutes to thin layer of lacing. The aroma is light hops, malt, and yeast. There is a macro feel to the aroma. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is interesting as it is quite malty with the yeast notes showing through more than the hop notes. I was hoping for better from my hometown brewer. |
Aug 12, 2017 12:00:00 PM |
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1713 | Boshkung Brewing 35 & 118 | Canada | Cream Ale | 3.1
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 473ml can <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Real Canadian Superstore –Main/Thompson (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> September 15, 2017 <br> $2.62<br> The beer pours a translucent orange gold colour with a minimal head. What head that was there, was white. The aroma was grainy malt, and weak earthy hops. Aroma was not the beer’s strong point. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was slightly sweet with grainly malt up front and with a mild bitter finish. |
Apr 3, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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1714 | Lost Craft Sirius | Canada | American Pale Ale | 3.1
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 6 473ml can <br> 4.9% ABV <br> Main/Bronte LCBO Outlet (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> April 20, 2018<br> $3.00<br> The beer pours a hazed caramel amber colour with a generous foamy light tan coloured head that quickly disippates to rocky islamds. The ‘islands’ last awhile. The aroma is tropical fruit, weak caramel, and some biscuit malt tones. The mouthfeel is medium bodies, while carbonation is high. The flavour is very acidic with definite notes of grains and tropical fruit, and with a hint of saltiness. Very weird for the style. |
Apr 20, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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1715 | Napanee Blacklist German Black Lager | Canada | Schwarzbier | 3.1
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5 473ml can <br> 5.3% ABV <br> Canned On: March 28, 2018 <br> Main/Thompson LCBO Outlet (Milton, Ontario, Canada)<br> April 27, 2018 <br> $3.20<br> The beer pours a solid coca-cola colour with a dark brown foamy head that doesn’t last very long. The aroma was roasted malt, coffee, and some vanilla hints. The mouthfeel was thin to medium bodied with below average carbonation. The flavour was roasted malt, nuts, and weak hints of chocolate. I was hoping for better. |
Apr 27, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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1716 | Bell City Brewed Awakening | Canada | IPA | 3.1
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 6 473ml can<br> 6.0% ABV <br> Canned On: March 23, 2018<br> Main/Bronte LCBO Outlet (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> May 1, 2018 <br> $3.35<br> The beer pours a translucent reddish-brown colour with a generous foamy tan coloured head that doesn’t last very long. The aroma is coffee, grass, and some citrusy hops. The mouthfeel is thin to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is weak coffee, citrusy hops, and light cereal grains. A bit of a disappointment as I was expecting more coffee flavour. |
May 1, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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1717 | Lost Craft Unifeye | Canada | Lager | 3.1
Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 473ml can<br> 4.2% ABV <br> Canned On: March 26, 2018<br> Main/Bronte LCBO Outlet (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> May 3, 2018<br> $3.00<br> The beer pours a translucent light yellow-straw colour with a thin bubbly white head which does not last long. The aroma is tropical fruit, light pine, light citrus, and cereal malts. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is cereal malt, light yeast, and a definite tropical fruit hoppiness. |
May 3, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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1718 | Prince Edward Island After Hours Series Raspberry Sour | Canada | Wild Ale | 3.1
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 473ml can <br> 5.0% ABV <br> LCBO Outlet # 010 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Summerhill)<br> April 29, 2020<br> $3.70<br> Date code is unreadable and brewery never responded to my email. The beer pours a floatie-induced hazed light copper colour with a generous bubbly white head which is gone within seconds. The aroma is tart raspberries, some funky grains, and a weak note I’ve never smelled before, although it’s a pleasant one. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The tartness of the flavour doesn’t match the tartness of the aroma, but it is still there. Nothing offensive about this beer, but it doesn’t replace a good Flanders Red or Oud Bruin |
Apr 29, 2020 08:25:29 AM |
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1719 | Steam Whistle Premium Session Lager | Canada | Light / Lite Lager | 3.1
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 6 473ml can <br> 4.0% ABV <br> Canned On: April 13, 2020<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> May 27, 2020<br> $3.35<br> The beer pours a translucent pale straw gold colour with a generous foamy head which takes a minute or two to recede to a film of islands on top. The aroma is fresh bread, earthy hops, and yeast. A clean aroma bill. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. Flavour is well balanced between the bready malt flavours, and the light bitter hop finish. An enjoyable light lager. |
May 27, 2020 11:41:27 PM |
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1720 | Mill Street Big Little Lager | Canada | Light / Lite Lager | 3.1
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 473ml can <br> 3.5% ABV <br> Canned On: March 10, 2020<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> May 29, 2020<br> $3.35<br> The beer pours a clear pale gold colour with a bubbly white head which is short lived. The aroma is very citrusy, in a tropical fruit sort of way. There are also notes of grains and earthy hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is well balanced between the malt and the bitter citrusy notes of the hops. Very easy drinking. |
May 30, 2020 12:20:30 PM |
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1721 | Wellington Helles Lager | Canada | Helles / Dortmunder | 3.1
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 June 12, 2020<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> 473ml can<br> 4.5% ABV<br> Best Before: August 24, 2020<br> $3.38<br> The beer pours a translucent medium gold colour with a thin white film for a head. The aroma is grainy malt, light yeast, and noble hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied, slightly creamy, and carbonation is average. The flavour is cereal grains, and herbal hops. A decent Canadian made Helles. |
Apr 15, 2022 04:37:26 PM |
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1722 | Blue Moon Mango Wheat / Belgian Moon Mango Wheat | United States | Witbier | 3.1
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 6 473ml can <br> 5.1% ABV <br> Canned On: January 28, 2020<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> June 24, 2020<br> $2.65<br> The beer pours a hazed metallic gold with a thin creamy off-white head. The head lasts a while but there is no lacing. The aroma is dominated by sweet mango notes with wheat, cereal, and light spices in the mix. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is a battle between the mango and the wheat and the loser was my tongue. There is a bitter flavour I can’t put my finger on but it kills the beer. |
Jun 24, 2020 10:44:24 AM |
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1723 | 2 Way Brewing Heart of Darkness | United States | Stout | 3.1
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 10oz draught <br> 6.0% ABV <br> House Beer Tasting (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> September 5, 2020<br> The beer pours a very dark brown, and almost black. The head is chocolate brown, creamy, and half an inch thick. Lacing is generous. Aroma is dark chocolate, roasted nuts, coffee, and vanilla. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation, a little weak for the style. This is a bitter beer. There is a little sweetness, but for the most part the coffee and hops give this a bitter finish. |
Sep 6, 2020 10:40:06 AM |
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1724 | Lock Street Brewing Port Side Pilsner | Canada | Bohemian / Czech Pilsener | 3.1
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 473ml can<br> 5.0% ABV <br> Canned On: May 13, 2020 <br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> October 17, 2020<br> $3.25<br> The beer pours a very hazy straw gold colour with a white bubbly head. The aroma is light biscuit grains, light hops, and lots of yeast. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is bready malts, and a mild hoppy finish. This is the cloudiest pilsner I have ever seen. I’ve seen hazy IPAs with less haze. Maybe I need a fresher can….. |
Oct 18, 2020 12:33:31 AM |
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1725 | Magnotta Brewery Backyard Light Lager | Canada | Light / Lite Lager | 3.1
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 473ml can<br> 3.70% ABV<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> October 29, 2020<br> $3.05<br> The beer pours a pale gold colour with a huge bubbly head that recedes almost as quickly as the foam on a soft drink. The aroma is cereal grains, yeast, and a hint of light fruit. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is sweet cereal grains that leave me with the impression that this is a ‘stock’ ale recipe. It’s not bad. |
Oct 29, 2020 11:43:28 PM |