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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
2251 Pabst Blue Ribbon Dry / Pabst Blue Ribbon 5.9 United States Pale Lager 2.3

Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 4 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5

Brewed in Canada by Stroh Canada (at Sleeman)<br> October 11, 2022<br> Beer Store #2003 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Millside Drive)<br> 473ml can <br> 5.9% ABV <br> Canned On: July 6, 2022<br> $2.15<br> The beer pours a translucent pale gold colour with a short-lived generous white head. Effervescence is high while lacing is minimal. The aroma is metallic in nature with hints of grains, herbal hops, and weak yeast. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is surprisingly better than the aroma with notes of grass, yeast and a bitter hoppy finish.

Nov 5, 2022
09:28:10 PM
2252 Heineken Lager Netherlands Pale Lager 2.3

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

August 1, 1993<br> Gift<br> 330ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> $0.00<br> Another from the list of 'alright' tasting beers. Heineken is a beer that I expected more from. With it's place among the classic beers of the world secure, let's get down to the review. The colour is a straw gold colour that is representative of so many North American style lagers. The aroma is slightly hoppy and not too overpowering. The taste is pretty mild with nothing to really distinguish it from anything else. Not a bad beer, but it isn't a favourite of mine either.

Apr 12, 2024
01:55:34 PM
2253 Asia Pacific Tiger Beer Singapore Pale Lager 2.3

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

July 6, 2007<br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte) <br> 500ml can<br> 5.00% ABV<br> Canned On: Unknown<br> $2.10<br> It poured a golden orange colour into the glass with a fluffy white head that dissipated very quickly leaving almost no foam on the top. Lots of effervescence. The aroma was a combination of malts and yeast. The mouthfeel is crisp with a lot of carbonation - dances on the tongue. The taste is slightly bitter with some malty tones. Not a great beer by any stretch.

Nov 11, 2024
02:36:33 PM
2254 Svyturys Ekstra Lithuania Helles / Dortmunder 2.3

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

September 13, 2007<br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 500ml bottle<br> 5.20% ABV <br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $7.25<br> The beer pours a translucent dark gold with a thin white head. The aroma is malty with hints of grass. The mouthfeel is medium-bodied with high carbonation. The taste is very grainy.

Nov 12, 2024
01:25:20 PM
2255 Yankee Jim Ice Bock United States Strong Lager 2.3

Aroma: 2 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5

December 23, 2007<br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte) <br> 473ml can<br> 6.50% ABV<br> Canned On: Unknown<br> $1.75<br> The beer pours a translucent gold colour with a generous white fluffy head which quickly dissipates after pouring was complete. The aroma is vomit, pure unadulterated vomit. Had I not poured this myself, I don’t think I would have drank it. The mouthfeel is medium bodied, mild carbonation. The taste is better than the aroma. There wi a definite hoppy taste. It is an easy drinking beer, went down well.

Nov 13, 2024
11:05:21 PM
2256 Big Rock Warthog Ale Canada Brown Ale 2.3

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

341ml bottle <br> 4.5% ABV <br> Smokeless Joe (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> January 31, 2008 <br> $6.10<br> The beer poured a reddish-brown colour with a thin whitish head. The aroma was stale malt with a little bit of hops. The mouthfeel was medium-thin with high carbonation. The taste was grainy with no detectable hops or malt.

Jan 31, 2008
06:27:31 PM
2257 Great Lakes Brewery Red Leaf Lager Canada Vienna / Amber Lager 2.3

Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 3 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 4

341ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on February 14, 2008 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto. The beer poured a beautiful translucent dark red colour with a very thin white head. The aroma was very weak with a slight malt smell. The mouthfeel was light, dry, with low carbonation. The flavour was slightly malty, and slightly sour. Not an enjoyable beer, and very similar to Alexander Keith's Red.

Feb 14, 2008
08:54:14 PM
2258 Zywiec Poland Lager 2.3

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

March 12, 2008<br> LCBO # 255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte)<br> 500 ml bottle <br> 5.5% ABV <br> $2.30 <br> The beer poured a nice translucent gold colour with a minimal white head. The aroma was mainly grainy malts with nothing else. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with ample carbonation. The flavour was similar to the aroma in that it was very malty with very little other discernable flavours. This beer is readily available in Canada, but is simply an average brew at best. Not something I would consider buying again

Apr 12, 2022
02:39:27 PM
2259 Southern Tier Raspberry Porter United States Fruit Beer 2.3

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 4

355ml bottle <br> 4.6% ABV <br> I tried this beer on April 25, 2008 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a slightly translucent dark ruby red with a very thin white head. The aroma was all raspberries with some faint hints of malt. The mouthfeel was weak and slightly watery with very little carbonation. The flavour was very much like a weak raspberry tea with a slight sourness. Nowhere near the same calibre of beer as the raspberry wheat.

Apr 25, 2008
11:01:25 PM
2260 Mill Street Stock Ale Canada Blonde Ale 2.3

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 4 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 4

341ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on July 11, 2008 at “Smokeless Joe’s” in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a medium gold in colour, translucent, with a thin white head. The aroma was malty, with some milky tones backing it up. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, slightly creamy, and medium carbonated. The flavour was malt, milk/cream, and biscuity tastes.

Jul 12, 2008
01:56:12 PM
2261 De Troch Chapeau Kriek Belgium Fruit Lambic 2.3

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 4

250ml bottle <br> 3.5% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> August 2, 2008 <br> The beer poured a deep red colour, some translucence, with a very thin pink head. The aroma is similar to a child's cherry lollipop. The mouthfeel is light bodied and champagne like. The flavour is very similar to a sour cherry soda.

Aug 2, 2008
03:58:02 PM
2262 Birra Moretti Italy Lager 2.3

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

355ml bottle <br> 4.6% ABV (as marked on the bottle) <br> Smokeless Joe (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> February 20, 2009 <br> $6.25<br> I tried this beer on February 20, 2009 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer pours a translucent golden brown with a thin white head, and is highly effervescent. The aroma is primarily grassy malt, and a little macro lager sourness. The mouthfeel is medium bodied, with medium carbonation. The flavour was malty, a little bit of hops, and a metallic lager taste.

Feb 20, 2009
10:50:20 PM
2263 Trafalgar Cedar Cream Ale Canada Cream Ale 2.3

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

341ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada)<br> March 28, 2009 <br> The beer pours a hazy reddish gold with a very thin short-lived whitish head. The aroma is mainly grainy malt, some sour smells, and very little hops. The mouthfeel is weak to medium bodied and very little cvarbonation. The flavour is sour, woody, grainy, and not very good.

Mar 28, 2009
12:18:28 PM
2264 Mill Street Belgian Frambozen Canada Fruit Beer 2.3

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 4

16oz draught <br> 5.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on on tap on May 14, 2009 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a slightly translucent solid red with a short lived tan head that laced. The aroma was grainy malt, raspberries, and sweaty socks. The mouthfeel was weak bodied (almost watery) with medium-high carbonation. The flavour was tart raspberries, green apples, metallic steel and some malt. Not a beer I will try again.

May 15, 2009
08:30:15 AM
2265 Estrella Damm 5.4% Spain Pale Lager 2.3

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

500ml can <br> 4.6% ABV <br> I tried this beer on July 28, 2009 after purchasing from the Union Station LCBO outlet in Toronto. As mentioned by Mike T and Chopz, the can says 4.6%. The beer poured a translucent gold, with a thin white foamy head which lasted, and was highly effervescent. The aroma was primarily grainy malt, with some freshly baked bread. and a hint of hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was very grainy. A typical pale lager.

Aug 1, 2009
03:51:01 PM
2266 Fischer Desperados Tequila Beer France Lager 2.3

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

330ml bottle <br> 5.9% ABV <br> I tried this beer on September 11, 2009 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a translucent dark gold with a thin white head. The aroma was weak grassy malt, citrus, hops tequila. The mouthfeel was light bodied with medium-high carbonation. The flavour was grainy malt, a little sweetness....and old tequila

Sep 11, 2009
11:14:11 PM
2267 Trafalgar Paddys Irish Red Canada Vienna / Amber Lager 2.3

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

473ml can <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada)<br> February 16, 2010 <br> The beer poured a translucent fire-engine red colour with a bubbly tan coloured head. The aroma was sour malts and metal. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was grainy malt with a very acidic feel.

Feb 17, 2010
12:00:00 PM
2268 Molson Golden Canada Pale Lager 2.2

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

April 1, 1987<br> Gift<br> 341ml bottle<br> 5.0% ABV<br> $0.00<br> I tried this beer during the 1980s when they launched a large Canadian campaign to get beer drinkers drinking Golden again. The campaign did nothing more than make fun of the beer's name (Moslen Godlen, Molden Golson, etc). This was also the brand featured on all The Molson's commercials. Sadly, this beer is no longer part of Molson Canada's lineup (as per their website). Anyway, the last time I tried this, the beer was golden in colour with almost no head. The aroma was weak with a grassy tinge to it. It was very crisp and clear on the tongue with weak carbonation. The taste was also weak, not watery, but not very beer-y either. It eventually went on to be associated with 'Old Man's beer' along with Labatt 50. I would give a better rating, but the beer was just not that memorable. Not bad, but not worth a second taste.

Dec 2, 2022
03:00:39 PM
2269 Steam Whistle Pilsner Canada Bohemian / Czech Pilsener 2.2

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

September 30, 2006<br> Gift<br> 341ml bottle<br> 5.00% ABV<br> $0.00<br> Well, I'm not sure what to say about this beer. I was introduced to this beer by a friend who brought it to our 20th anniversary hockey pool. There was very little aroma in my opinion and very little flavour. The colour was a very weak translucent yellow. What little aroma there was slightly grassy. The mouthfeel was slightly watery, but with enough carbonation to save it. The taste was very weak in my opinion for a beer labelled as a pilsener. Working a short distance from the brewery itself (the old roundhouse at Toronto's Union Station houses the brewery today) and having watched it being built I was excited to try this beer. Needless to say the lack of aroma and flavour were very disappointing.

Apr 12, 2024
06:31:57 PM
2270 Molson Export Ale Canada Blonde Ale 2.2

Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 4

January 15, 1987 ,br> Brass Taps (Guelph, Ontario, Canada – University of Guelph, University Centre)<br> 300ml draught<br> 5.0%<br> $1.50<br> Not a very good beer in my opinion. It pours a deep gold colour with a bubbly head. The colour is still translucent but certainly darker than Moslon Canadian and Fosters. The head barely lasts 30 seconds. The aroma isn't anything to write home about, in fact, it is very skunky at best. It is very harsh on the tongue with a lot of carbonation. The taste is a bit harsh too, too much bitterness mixed in with a burnt malty taste. It didn't smell all that great, didn't taste all that great, and was not an instant favourite. At least it looked like beer. But not one I would recommend to friends or beer lovers anywhere. <br> <br> June 28, 2007<br> Hard Rock Café (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 1 Blue Jays Way)<br> 341ml bottle<br> 4.9% ABV<br> $6.65<br> This beer poured a translucent golden brown with a thin white head that quickly dissipated to lacing. The aroma was sickly grassy malt, with a touch of hops. The mouthfeel was thin bodied, almost watery, and highly carbonated. The flavour was very grainy, with some weak hoppish tones.

Dec 2, 2022
12:59:28 PM
2271 Molson Canadian Canada Pale Lager 2.2

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

April 9. 2022<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Sobey’s Plaza)<br> 473ml can<br> 5.0% ABV <br> Canned On: January 10, 2022<br> $2.70<br> The beer pours a translucent gold colour with a generous white head which lasts a while before receding to a thin film on top. Lacing is generous. The aroma is bready malts, yeast, and herbal hops. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grainy malt and light bitter hops. Original score upgraded a bit. <br> <br> <br>original review<br> 341ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Molson Canadian, what beer's all about. Or so the commercials said. This was the first beer I ever tried. It is an alright beer to grow your chops on. This beer is a golden colour with a white head that lasts a while. It has a smell of malt and corn. It has a decent taste replete with a strong aftertaste. It has a very crisp mouthfeel with the right amount of carbonation for my palate. I think the best memories I have of this beer are all those commercials in the 80s that had bikini clad women.........what man with a beer belly doesn't like bikini clad women?

Apr 12, 2022
10:24:33 AM
2272 Molson Canadian Ice Canada Pale Lager 2.2

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

March 1, 1990<br> Boo Sports Bar, The (Guelph, Ontario, Canada – University of Guelph, University Centre)<br> 341ml bottle<br> 5.50% ABV<br> $2.00<br> This was the first ice beer that I tried and I was pleasantly surprised. It had a floral aroma that I was unable to identify but was pleasant to the nostrils. The colour was beer like, a clear golden colour. It was very crisp to the taste with no clear identifiable flavours. A beer that goes down too damn easy.

Dec 2, 2022
04:36:37 PM
2273 Tusker Lager Kenya Pale Lager 2.2

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

September 13, 2007<br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 500ml bottle<br> 4.20% ABV <br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $9.45<br> The beer pours a translucent gold with a thin white head. The aroma is grainy with a hint of malt and some yeast. The mouthfeel is thin with high carbonation. The taste is grassy as with a lot of macro style lagers

Nov 12, 2024
01:16:43 PM
2274 Saigon Export Vietnam Pale Lager 2.2

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

October 30, 2024<br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 355ml bottle<br> 4.90% ABV <br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $6.25<br> The beer pours into the glass a tranlsucent pale gold colour with a thin white head. The aroma is slightly malty and very grainy. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with mild carbonation. The taste is grassy with some bitterness thrown in (invisible hoppiness?)

Nov 13, 2024
08:39:51 PM
2275 Kokanee Canada Lager 2.2

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

November 8, 2007<br> Lone Star Texas Grill (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 200 Front Street West) 20oz draught<br> 5.00% ABV <br> Kegged On: Unknown<br> $6.95<br> The beer is a translucent gold in colour with a thick white head. Against the wooden table, the beer almost has a metallic look. The aroma is weakly malty with some grass. The mouthfeel is very light-bodied but not watery. Very little carbonation is evident. The taste is weakly malty.

Nov 13, 2024
09:42:24 PM