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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
1976 Granville Island Robson Street Hefeweizen Canada Hefeweizen 2.9

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

341ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> August 2, 2012 <br> Granville Island/Creemore Springs Mixed 6 pack <br> The beer poured a dark hazy gold colour with a thin white head. Easily the darkest hefeweizen I've seen. The aroma is weak wheat, and fruity...bananas not as pronounced as other hefes. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. Flavour is sweet fruit, and stale wheat. Not a great hefe by any measure.

Aug 2, 2012
12:00:00 PM
1977 Hitachino Nest Real Ginger Ale Japan Spiced Beer 2.8

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

330ml bottle <br> 7.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 19, 2010 <br> The beer poured a translucent copper with a golden-tan head that did not last. The aroma was sweet malt, caramel, floral hops and ginger. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium to high carbonation. The flavour was sweet malt, caramel and ginger. Too sweet for me.

Jul 20, 2010
12:00:00 PM
1978 Old Mill Elora ESB Canada Extra Special Bitter 2.8

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

341ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV (as written on the bottle) <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> December 9, 2011 <br> The beer poured a translucent red colour with a thin white head. The aroma was caramel malt, citrusy hops, and some funk. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was skunky malt, acidic sour notes notes, and weak bitter hops.

Dec 10, 2010
12:00:00 PM
1979 Okocim Jasne Pelne Poland Lager 2.8

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

500ml can <br> 5.5% ABV (as written on can) <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> March 9, 2011 <br> The beer poured a translucent dark gold colour with absolutely no head, although there was quite a bit of effervescence. The aroma is grainy malt, and some weak hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is grainy malt, bitter hops, and a little acidity.

Mar 9, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1980 Railway City Dragon Berry Pilsner Canada Bohemian / Czech Pilsener 2.8

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

500ml draught <br> 4.4% ABV <br> I tried this beer on March 18, 2011 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a clear pale gold with a this white ring for a head. The aroma was grainy malt, floral hops, sour cream, and weak fruits. The mouthfeel was meddium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was grainy malt, milk, weak hops, ad a hint of sweet fruit. The 'milky' aroma and taste is a turn off!

Mar 18, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1981 Okanagan Spring Pale Ale Canada American Pale Ale 2.8

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

341ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV ,<br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> April 5, 2011 <br> The beer poured a translucent copper colour with a 1" light brown head. The aroma was floral hops and grainy malt. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was grainy malt with some residual sweetness that didn't sit well with me.

Apr 5, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1982 Baltika 7 (Export) Russia Lager 2.8

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

500ml bottle with pull/peel top <br> 5.4% ABV <br> Bottled On: February 8, 2011 <br> Main/Thompson LCBO Outlet (Milton, Ontario, Canada)<br> August 16, 2011<br> $2.35<br> The beer pourred a translucent medium gold with a generous bubbly white head. The aroma was grainy malt, bread, and some weak floral hops. The mouthfeel is crisp, medium bodied, with medium carbonation. The flavour is grainy malt, some sweetness, vegetables, and a decent bitter finish.

Aug 16, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1983 Rogue Somer Orange Honey Ale United States Blonde Ale 2.8

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

650ml bottle <br> 5.2% ABV (as written on bottle) <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> August 27, 2011 <br> The beer poured a hazy yellow colour with a generous white head which quickly dissipated. The aroma was honey, spices, and grains. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, with medium carbonation. The flavour was spicy, with a slight citric sourness, not a favourite.

Aug 28, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1984 Phillips Hop Circle IPA Canada IPA 2.8

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

341ml bottle <br> 6.5% ABV <br> I tried this beer on December 9, 2011 at "C'est What" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a weak clouded lemon yellow colour with a thin white head head which disappeared quickly. The aroma was grains and citrus hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was weak grainy malt and weak citrus hops. Just an 'ok' beer.

Dec 9, 2011
12:00:00 PM
1985 Les 3 Brasseurs Pale Ale Canada English Pale Ale 2.8

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

September 19, 2014<br> The 3 Brewers, Yonge Street (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> 530ml Draught<br> 6.00% ABV <br> $6.49<br> The beer poured a golden orange colour with a thick light tan head. Not even close to the copper colour mentioned on the menu (although the accompanying menu picture was close to what was in my stein). The aroma was grains and citrusy hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was grainy malt, citrisy hops, and anise. Eventually the taste was the same as the smell of shoe polish.

Apr 12, 2024
10:33:09 PM
1986 Granville Island English Bay Pale Ale Canada American Pale Ale 2.8

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 5

341ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> August 3, 2012 <br> Granville Island/Creemore Springs Mixed 6 pack <br> The beer poured a translucent cherry red colour with a very thin white head. The aroma is caramel, weak hops, and some metallic notes. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The metallic notes really come through in the flavour, although there is a bit or sour grains as well. Not a fan of Granville Island after the three beers I received.

Aug 3, 2012
12:00:00 PM
1987 Wychwood Circle Master United Kingdom Extra Special Bitter 2.8

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

November 27, 2012<br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte)<br> 500ml bottle <br> 4.7% ABV <br> $3.80<br> The beer is part of a Wychwood Variety Pack available at the LCBO for Christmas and I had the 'Scarecrow' version. The beer pours a translucent pale reddish gold colour with a short-lived half inch white head. The aroma is weak grains, some earthy hops, and butterscotch. Mouthfeel is light to medium-bodied with medium carbonation. Flavour is grass, muddy hops, and weak caramel sweetness.

Apr 13, 2022
05:10:53 PM
1988 Pater Lieven Kerst Pater Special Christmas Beer Belgium Belgian Strong Ale 2.8

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

330ml bottle <br> 9.0% ABV <br> The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> January 31, 2013 <br> The beers a solid dark brownish red, with a thin tan coloured head. The aroma was dark fruit, some caramel, candy sugar, and alcohol. The mouthfeel was very champagne-like, yet not highly carbonated. Due to the mouthfeel, the flavour reminded me of a cheap red wine. I was expecting more a spiced Belgian Strong ale.

Jan 31, 2013
12:00:00 PM
1989 Alexander Keith's Hop Series: Cascade Canada American Pale Ale 2.8

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 5

473ml can <br> 5.5% <br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte) <br> April 4, 2013 <br> $2.55 <br> The beer pours a golden-red colour with a very thin tan coloured ring for a cap. There is definitely the citrusy notes of the cascade hops, as well as some weak caramel notes. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour doesn’t live up to the aroma. Some weak hoppy grapefruit notes mixed in with the infamous dishsoap notes. Better than their flagship IPA, but still ’crafty’ as opposed to ’craft’

Nov 14, 2020
06:35:08 PM
1990 St. Peter's G-Free United Kingdom Blonde Ale 2.8

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

500ml bottle <br> 4.2% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> May 2, 2013 <br> The beer pours a very translucent reddish gold with absolutely no head. The aroma is citrus, hops, grains, and spices. The mouthfeel is weak bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is spicy, almost gingery, with some hops and earthiness. Aside from the lack of head and weak body, it was an easy drinking beer. I wouldn't want more than a couple at a sitting hour as the gingeriness would get to me. I have to agree with slowrunner77 however as I can get Chimay Blue for less money (and it tastes a LOT better).

May 3, 2013
12:00:00 PM
1991 Wychwood Forest Fruits United Kingdom Fruit Beer 2.8

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 5

June 1, 2013<br> LCBO Outlet #511 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – King / Spadina) 500ml bottle <br> 4.2% ABV <br> $3.50 <br> Beer pours a translucent red-tinged gold colour with a 1" white head that fades to a quarter inch. As the pour is happening, the aroma of sweet berries fills the air, followed by some grainy notes. Mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with ample carbonation. The flavour is sweet berries, grainy malt, and a rubber-like aftertaste that lingers. Smells better than it tastes.

Apr 13, 2022
05:26:10 PM
1992 Lake Of Bays Nightwatcher Canada Oatmeal Stout 2.8

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5

473ml can &#60;br&#62; 4.40&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; Canned On: September 21, 2018 &#60;br&#62; Yonge &#47; Eglinton LCBO Outlet &#40;Toronto, Ontario, Canada&#41; &#60;br&#62; October 27, 2018 &#60;br&#62; &#36;3.35&#60;br&#62; The beer poured a colca-cola colour with a creamy tan coloured head which lasted a few minutes before settling to a film on top. The aroma was roasted malt, coffee, light vanilla notes, and some oats. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is roasted malt, cold coffee, and a very bitter finish. Quite one dimensional in both flavour and aroma.

Oct 27, 2018
12:00:00 PM
1993 Longslice Loose Lips Canada Vienna / Amber Lager 2.8

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

Brewed At: Common Good Beer Company&#60;br&#62; 473ml can &#60;br&#62; 5.0&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; Canned On: September 11, 2018 &#60;br&#62; LCBO #411 &#40;Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Yonge &#47; Wellesley&#41;&#60;br&#62; November 11, 2018 &#60;br&#62; &#36;3.15&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a translucent red0tinged gold colour with heavy efferevescence feeding a thin film on the top. The aroma is grains, light caramel, and weak citrusy hops. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is weak caramel, grains, and a weak bitter hop finish. Not a bad beer, but there are better Viennas out there

Nov 11, 2018
12:00:00 PM
1994 Blue Moon Belgian White / Belgian Moon United States Witbier 2.8

Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 6

Had as Belgian Moon &#60;br&#62; 473ml can&#60;br&#62; 5.40&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; LCBO # 255 &#40;Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main &#47; Bronte&#41; &#60;br&#62; November 20, 2018&#60;br&#62; &#36;2.85&#60;br&#62; I’ve had this for a while so I thought I better try it as witbiers &#40;and faux witbiers&#41; have short shelf lives. The beer pours a hazed medium gold colour with a thick bubbly head that is short lived as are all Macro beer caps. The aroma is stale grains, metallic notes, and cardboard. No wheat or spices. Is it age, or just bad beer? The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is definitely wheat with bubblegum in the mix. Still not a lot of spice or hop notes on the tongue. It certainly tastes better than it smells, and to be honest is quite a bit better than some craft witbiers here in Ontario.

Nov 20, 2018
12:00:00 PM
1995 Rochester Mills MilkShake Stout (Blueberry Pancake) United States Milk Stout 2.8

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5

473ml can &#60;br&#62; 4.5&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; Best Before: June 7, 2019&#60;br&#62; LCBO # 255 &#40;Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main &#47; Bronte&#41; &#60;br&#62; December 5, 2018&#60;br&#62; &#36;3.49&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a translucent dark mahogany colour with brown edges and a fluffy brown cap that disappears quickly. The aroma right out of the can was blueberry pancakes with roasted malt, dark choclate, and coffee. The mouthfeel is very thin for a milk stout, as with a previous can, very soda-like in mouthfeel. Carbonation is average. The flavour is sweet blueberries, bitter chocolate and roasted malt. Again, not a good beer, but would make a decent soft drink.

Dec 5, 2018
11:42:05 PM
1996 St. Mary Axe Belhoste Canada English Pale Ale 2.8

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

473ml can &#60;br&#62; 4.6&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; Canned On: October 9, 2018 &#60;br&#62; LCBO #457 &#40;Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Yonge &#47; Eglinton&#41;&#60;br&#62; December 9, 2018&#60;br&#62; &#36;3.15&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a slightly hazed rusty orange colour with a generous head that recedes to a thin ring. The aroma has a mustiness to it that crowds out the tropical fruit and grass notes. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is ‘dry’ with hints of fresh cut grass, leather, and weak tropical fruits. Not a fan.

Dec 11, 2018
12:29:11 PM
1997 New Standard Original Lager Canada Light / Lite Lager 2.8

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

473ml can &#60;br&#62; 3.20&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; Canned On: &#60;br&#62; LCBO #457 &#40;Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Yonge &#47; Eglinton&#41;&#60;br&#62; February 2, 2019&#60;br&#62; &#36;2.85&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a translucent pale straw gold colour with plenty of effervescence. There is a thin ring surrounding a sporadic white film on tap standing in for the beer’s head. The aroma is grains, and herbal hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grainy malt, some briny tartness, and some peppery spiciness before giving way to a light bitter hop finish. Interesting flavour. Better than most light lagers in my opinion.

Feb 2, 2019
10:39:02 AM
1998 Flying Monkeys Wonderstar Botanical Lager Canada Light / Lite Lager 2.8

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

473ml can&#60;br&#62; 4.5&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; Canned On: July 2, 2019&#60;br&#62; LCBO Outlet #457 &#40;Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Yonge &#47; Eglinton&#41;&#60;br&#62; August 9, 2019&#60;br&#62; &#36;3.35&#60;br&#62; A gift from Martin Sanders. The beer pours a clear metallic gold colour with a huge generous white foamy head. There is little to no effervescence. The aroma is dominated by grainy malt, weak yeast notes, and some earthy hops. The mouthfeel is weak to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is strange. The grainy malt notes are there, but also notes of lemon furniture polish. This is not a good flavour for beer &#40;or any beverage for that matter&#41;. The grassy aftertaste lasts several minutes.

Aug 9, 2019
03:43:09 PM
1999 Innis & Gunn 15 (2003 - 20018 Barrel Aged Double IPA) United Kingdom Imperial IPA 2.8

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 5

330ml bottle &#60;br&#62; 7.4&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; Best Before: November 30, 2019&#60;br&#62; LCBO Outlet #010 &#40;Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Summerhill&#41;&#60;br&#62; August 28, 2019&#60;br&#62; &#36;3.85&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a translucent dark gold colour, with red hues, and a thin white creamy head that last a while. The predominant aroma is burnt wood and alcohol. I really can’t detect anything else. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is similar to the aroma. I am getting more of a carbonated whiskey flavour than a barrel aged beer flavour. There’s a lot of discussion as to whether this was a DIPA or not. I’ll add ‘is this even beer’ to the discussion. A big disappointment for me from I&#38;G.

Aug 28, 2019
10:23:28 AM
2000 Spearhead Brewing Chardonnay Summer Ale Canada Saison 2.8

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

473ml can &#60;br&#62; 4.30&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; Canned On: February 15, 2019&#60;br&#62; LCBO Outlet #457 &#40;Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Yonge &#47; Eglinton&#41;&#60;br&#62; September 8, 2019&#60;br&#62; &#36;3.10&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a translucent metallic gold colour with a half inch bubbly white film for a head that quickly becomes a white ring. The aroma is funky yeast, grains, and then some fruity notes, but can’t tell if they’re grapes or not. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is dominated by the funk in the yeast and grains. Not a lot of flavour from the hops &#40;spices&#47;bitterness&#41; in this one.

Sep 8, 2019
12:48:08 PM