Beer Reviews by CYRENAICA

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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
451 Fuller's Chiswick Bitter United Kingdom Bitter 3.7

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

16oz draught <br> 3.5% ABV <br> I tried this beer on draught on April 30, 2009 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer was translucent light red with a loose white head. The aroma was grainy malt, with some hops in the mix. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied with medium-high carbonation. The taste was more grainy malt, and a nice hoppy finish. The beer was very refreshing, and definitely worth another try.

Apr 30, 2009
08:54:30 PM
452 Boddingtons Pub Ale United Kingdom Bitter 3.3

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

500ml can <br> 4.7% ABV <br> Smokeless Joe (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> May 14, 2009 <br> $8.95<br> The beer poured a translucent golden-brown with a thick foamy long-lasting white head out of a can with a widget. The aroma was grainy malt, some hops, and citrusy notes. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was grainy malt, and some hops. Refreshingly good, but not outstanding.

May 15, 2009
08:32:15 AM
453 Thwaites Lancaster Bomber United Kingdom Bitter 2.9

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

500ml bottle <br> 4.4% ABV <br> I tried this beer on August 6, 2009 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a beautiful reddish-brown in the glass with a very thin white bubbly head. The aroma was sweet malt, some nuts, hops and wet cardboard. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour mas malty, slightly sweet, with a bitter finish.

Aug 6, 2009
10:35:06 PM
454 Tetleys Smoothflow (Bitter) United Kingdom Bitter 3.3

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

440ml can <br> 3.6% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada)<br> March 24, 2010 <br> I tried this beer on March 24, 2010 after purchasing from the singles bin at one of my local LCBO outlets. The beer poured a translucent red with orange hues and a creamy light tan coloured head. The aroma was very weak, but was mainly nutty malt. The mouthfeel is creamy, medium bodied, with mild carbonation. The flavour is nutty malt with some hints of caramel sweetness.

Mar 24, 2010
12:00:00 PM
455 Wychwood WychCraft United Kingdom Bitter 3.0

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

September 20, 2010<br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte)<br> 500ml bottle <br> 4.5% ABV <br> $3.50<br> The beer poured a translucent golden colour with long lasting tan coloured bubble head. The aroma was grainy malt with some floral hops and earth notes. The body was weak to medium bodied, and medium carbonation. The flavour was bread, grass, and a decent hoppy finish - not too bitter. A good beer, not great, easily drinkable.

Apr 13, 2022
05:35:42 PM
456 Neustadt Springs Mill Gap Bitter Canada Bitter 3.4

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

550ml draught (cask) <br> 3.8% ABV <br> I tried this on tap on April 29, 2011 at "C'est What" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a translucent copper colour with a creamy off-white head. The aroma was caramel malt, grain, and floral hops. The mouthfeel was thin to medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was a nice balance between the citrus bitterness of the hops and the slight sweetness of the malt.

Apr 29, 2011
12:00:00 PM
457 Jennings Brothers Cocker Hoop United Kingdom Bitter 2.6

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

500ml bottle <br> 4.2% ABV (as written on bottle)<br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> November 8, 2014<br> Part of the Marston's PLC 6 Pack. The beer pours an amber hued gold with a thin snow white head. The aroma is very grassy with some weak floral hop notes. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grass, hops, and some light fruit notes. No caramel to speak of, which I expect out of a bitter.

Nov 8, 2014
12:00:00 PM
458 Banks Bitter United Kingdom Bitter 3.0

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

November 8, 2014 <br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte)<br> 500ml bottle <br> 3.8% ABV <br> $3.16<br> Part of the Marston’s PLC 6 pack. The beer pours a clear copper colour with a thin white ring for a head. The aroma is caramel, citrus, and cereal. The mouthfeel is medium bodied, with average carbonation. The flavour is caramel, cereal, and weak citrus notes. A typical English bitter.

Apr 15, 2022
02:08:43 AM
459 Durham 1047 Canada Bitter 3.6

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

550ml draught <br> 4.5% ABV <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> February 5, 2014 <br> The beer pours a semi-translucent light copper colour with a thin tan head. The aroma was grainy malt, weak citrus, and yeast. Mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. Flavour was nutty malt, grains, and weak citrus tones. Quite enjoyable.

Feb 6, 2015
12:00:00 PM
460 Wychwood Hobgoblin Ruby United Kingdom Bitter 4.0

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

October 29, 2020<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> 500ml can<br> 4.50% <br> Best Before: April 30, 2021<br> $2.85<br> The beer pours out a translucent ruby colour topped by a frothy tan coloured cap that quickly disappears. The aroma is grassy malts, caramel, nuts, and herbal hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is sweet caramel, cereal malts, and a hunt of citrusy hops. Finish is a combination of both bitter and tangy. Quite good.

Apr 13, 2022
05:38:13 PM
461 Black Creek Canada 150 Best Bitter Ale Canada Bitter 3.2

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

473ml can <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Main/Bronte LCBO Outlet (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> August 15, 2016 <br> $3.15<br> The beer pours a translucent dark cherry red colour with a generous off-white cap which lingers a few minutes before receding a a thin lacing. The aroma is weak roasted malt, weak caramel, some noble hops, and weak yeast tones. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is roasted malt, nutty malt, and a weak bitter hop note. Quite good for a Black Creek beer.

Aug 22, 2017
12:00:00 PM
462 Collective Arts Stash Straight Up Ale Canada Blonde Ale 2.9

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

473ml can <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> April 20, 2017 <br> The beer pours a very hazed light golden/straw colour with a generous bubbly cap that lingers for a few minutes. The initial aroma when I opened the can was Canadian macro lager, but once I poured, a light citrus hop note that is mildly overpowered by grass and herbal notes started to become the main theme. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is quite grainly with spicy hop tones intertwined. Not something I would try again.

Apr 20, 2017
12:00:00 PM
463 Whitewater Brewing Farmer's Daughter Canada Blonde Ale 3.6

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

April 23 , 2018<br> Real Canadian Superstore #2810 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – 820 Main Street East)<br> 473ml can <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Canned On: September 5, 2017 <br> $2.67<br> The beer pours a hazed medium gold colour with a generous foamy white head which quickly recedes to thick rocky islands on the top. The aroma is biscuits, cereals, some citrus, some light fruit, and some herbal hops. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied, slightly creamy, with average carbonation. The flavour tilts towards the malt side of things with notes of bread and cereal, but there is a slight bitter note in the finish.

Apr 15, 2022
11:16:48 AM
464 Brock Street Strawberry Blonde Canada Blonde Ale 3.6

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

473ml can &#60;br&#62; 5.0&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; Canned On: February 11, 2020&#60;br&#62; LCBO Outlet #649 &#40;Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey&#39;s Plaza&#41;&#60;br&#62; June 24, 2020&#60;br&#62; &#36;2.85&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a cloudy gold colour with pink hues. The head is off-white, rocky, and lasts a while. The aroma is tart berries, grains, light yeast, and musty hops. The mouthfeel is full bodied and carbonation is low. The flavour is grainy malt and tart strawberries and the finish is mildly bitter. This feels more like a NEIPA than a blonde ale.

Jun 24, 2020
10:14:24 AM
465 New Ontario Bear Runner Blonde Ale Canada Blonde Ale 2.4

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

473ml can &#60;br&#62; 4.5&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; Canned On: February 19, 2019&#60;br&#62; Real Canadian Superstore - Main&#47;Thompson &#40;Milton, Ontario, Canada&#41; &#60;br&#62; September 18, 2020&#60;br&#62; &#36;3.16&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a slightly hazed straw gold colour with a generous bubbly white head which lasts a few minutes at most. The aroma is grainy malt, floral hops, some resiny notes, and light yeast. The mouthfeel is light bodied, almost watery with average carbonation. The flavour is sweet grains, and a weak bitter finish. Not impressed.

Sep 18, 2020
10:29:18 AM
466 Innocente Fling Canada Blonde Ale 2.3

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

550ml draught <br> 5.7% ABV <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> February 5, 2015 <br> The beer poured a translucent metallic gold with a thin white film for a head that disappeared quickly. The aroma was fruity with grains and weak spices in the mix. The mouthfeel was thin bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was grainy with hints of yeast and light fruit. I was unable to get into this one.

Feb 28, 2015
12:00:00 PM
467 Cassel Brewery Golden Rails Honey Ale Canada Blonde Ale 3.2

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

500ml bottle<br> 5.0% ABV <br> Summerhill LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> May 11, 2015 <br> The beer pours a murky reddish-gold with a thin light tan coloured cap. The aroma is caramel, yeast, grains, floral hops, and weak notes of honey. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is sweet honey, caramel, toasted malts, and grains.

May 11, 2015
12:00:00 PM
468 Nickel Brook Cause and Effect Canada Blonde Ale 2.8

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

473ml can <br> 4.7% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> May 23, 2015 <br> The beer pours a slightly hazed golden yellow with a thin white head. The aroma is light honey, citrus, cereal malt, and grassy hops. The mouthfeel is weak to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is weak grains, with hints of citrus and hops. Nothing stands out.

May 24, 2015
12:00:00 PM
469 Wychwood Hobgoblin Gold United Kingdom Blonde Ale 3.2

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

August 12, 2015 <br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte)<br> 500ml bottle <br> 4.5% ABV <br> $3.50 <br> The beer pours a translucent light gold with a snow white head and lots of effervescence. The aroma is light grains, tropical fruit, weak citrus, and earthy hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is very grainy with light notes of citrus and spice. Nothing spectacular.

Apr 13, 2022
05:39:51 PM
470 Celt Experience Silures United Kingdom Blonde Ale 3.4

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

500ml bottle <br> 5.5% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> April 6, 2014 <br> The beer pours a translucent medium gold colour with a generous white rocky head which lingers. The aroma is citrus hops, grass, and light fruits. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. Flavour is bitter citrus (like the zest of a grapefruit), grass, and more light fruits. Refreshing and clean, but nothing outstanding enough to keep me coming back for more.

Apr 7, 2014
12:00:00 PM
471 Les 3 Brasseurs Multi-Grain Ale (2014) Canada Blonde Ale 3.4

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

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 translucent light gold with a huge fluffy white head. The aroma was grains, spices, herbal hops, and yeast. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was quite grainy with notes of yeast, spice, and a hoppy finish.

Apr 12, 2024
09:59:06 PM
472 Les 3 Brasseurs La Ale T.W. (T.W. Ale) Canada Blonde Ale 3.3

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

September 19, 2014<br> The 3 Brewers, Yonge Street (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> 530ml Draught<br> 4.00% ABV <br> $6.49<br> The beer poured a translucent metallic gold with red edges, and rocky white head. The aroma was citrus, grains, and some light fruitiness. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was tropical fruit, light grapefruit, and spices.

Apr 12, 2024
09:32:13 PM
473 Moosehead Pale Ale Canada Blonde Ale 2.7

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

473ml can &#60;br&#62; 5.0&#37; Abv &#60;br&#62; Canned On: October 3, 2018 &#60;br&#62; LCBO # 255 &#40;Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main &#47; Bronte&#41; &#60;br&#62; November 20, 2018 &#60;br&#62; &#36;3.66&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a very clear medium gold colour with ahuge white head that falls quickly, and very little effervescence. The aroma is stale grains, weak grass, cardboard, and some musty hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grainy and acidic. There is a weak hop bite in the finish, but not enough to make this a ‘good beer’.

Nov 20, 2018
12:00:00 PM
474 C'est What Aussie Rules Sparkling Ale Canada Blonde Ale 3.2

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

340ml draught &#60;br&#62; 5.30&#37; Abv &#60;br&#62; C’est What? &#40;Toronto, Ontario, Canada&#41;&#60;br&#62; November 23, 2018 &#60;br&#62; &#36;5.53&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a slightly hazed golden colour with a thin creamy white cap that sticks around a while. The aroma was biscuity grains, earthy hops, and some yeasty notes. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with above average carbonation. The flavour was biscuits and cereal, with some dishsoap notes and a weak finish. Not their best effort.

Nov 23, 2018
11:59:23 PM
475 Kona Big Wave Golden Ale United States Blonde Ale 2.7

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

14oz draught &#60;br&#62; 4.40&#37; ABV &#40;as written on menu&#41;&#60;br&#62; Prohibition Gastropub &#40;Toronto, Ontario, Canada&#41; &#60;br&#62; November 30, 2018 &#60;br&#62; &#36;0.00&#60;br&#62; The beer poured a very clear pale gold colour with a half inch white cap that did stick around a few minutes. The aroma was grains, some light citrus notes, and a yeasty tone. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation, The flavour was the downfall of this beer. It was very grainy, and had an &#39;off&#39; bitterness that I could not place. Not something I would try again.

Nov 30, 2018
09:11:30 PM