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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
476 Henderson Brewing Food Truck Beer Canada Blonde Ale 3.0

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

473ml can <br> 4.80% ABV <br> Canned On: September 16, 2018<br> LCBO #457 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Yonge / Eglinton)<br> December 1, 2018 <br> $2.95<br> The beer pours a clear metallic gold colour with a thin white film for a head. The aroma is grainy malt, some toast notes, and herbal hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is similar to a multitude of craft blonde ales out there…..grainy malt up front with a decent bitter finish.

Dec 2, 2018
12:59:02 PM
477 Norse Golden Ale Canada Blonde Ale 2.7

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

473ml can <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Canned On: August 15, 2018<br> LCBO #010 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Summerhill)<br> December 24, 2018<br> $3.15<br> The beer pours a slightly hazed honey gold colour with a 3cm foamy off-white head which lasts a few minutes. The aroma is cereal malt, grass, light nuttiness, and herbal hops. The aroma is quite pleasant actually. The mouthfeel is thin to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is very grainy with stale grains, some metallic notes, and a weak bitter hop finish. Flavour is a let down from the aroma.

Dec 24, 2018
10:44:24 AM
478 Collective Arts Lunch Money Canada Blonde Ale 3.6

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

473ml can<br> 4.8% ABV<br> Canned On: October 24, 2018<br> LCBO #457 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Yonge / Eglinton)<br> January 15, 2019<br> $2.95<br> The beer pours a slightly hazed, and effervescent pale gold colour with a thin white film for a head. The aroma is citrusy hops, cereal grains, and a hint of spice. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is cereal, grass, and a citrus hop finish. Not quite tropical fruit citrus, and not quite grapefruit citrus. Somewhere in between. A very good blonde ale.

Jan 15, 2019
12:26:15 PM
479 Granite Ringwood Ale Canada Blonde Ale 3.7

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

16oz draught <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Granite Brewery and Tied House (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> March 22, 2019<br> $8.50<br> The beer poured a clear medium gold with a thin white ring for a head. The aroma was yeast, biscuit grains, and light citrusy hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was very similar to the aroma with a nice malty backbone complemented by some light citrus and earthy hops, and a mellow finish.

Mar 22, 2019
11:07:22 PM
480 Collective Arts Matter Of Fact Canada Blonde Ale 3.4

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

473ml can <br> 4.80% ABV <br> Canned On: February 10, 2021<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> July 19, 2021<br> $3.25<br> The beer poured a hazy pale gold colour with a thin white head that disappeared quickly. The aroma was fruity with notes of citrus, grainy malts, and earthy hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was light fruit, grainy malt, light funky flavours, with a bitter finish.

Aug 9, 2021
10:52:01 AM
481 Hop City North of 41° Canada Blonde Ale 3.4

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

473ml can <br> 4.4% ABV <br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> January 21, 2022<br> $3.20<br> The beer pours a translucent gold colour with a thin white head. The aroma was grainy malts, light yeast, and musty hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was grassy malts with hints of light caramel, light yeast, and a mild hop finish.

Feb 14, 2022
02:52:15 AM
482 Left Field Brewery Ice Cold Beer Canada Blonde Ale 3.3

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

April 18, 2022 <br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> 355ml can<br> 4.5% ABV <br> Canned On: January 24, 2022<br> $2.80<br> The beer pours a translucent straw gold colour with a white bubbly head and lots of effervescence. Lacing is minimal. The aroma is grainy malt, light citrus, yeast, and herbal hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grainy malt, but not too sweet with a mildly bitter finish

May 2, 2022
12:28:19 PM
483 Manitoulin Swingbridge Blonde Ale Canada Blonde Ale 3.5

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

April 18, 2022 <br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 5.00% ABV <br> Canned ON: January 23, 2022 <br> $3.15<br> The beer pours a lightly hazed gold colour with a fluffy white head that quickly disappears. Lacing is minimal. The aroma is bready malt, spicy hops, weak citrus, and yeast. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied, with average carbonation. The flavour is grains, weak toffee notes, slightly sweet and finishes with a citrusy hop bite.

May 2, 2022
12:29:36 PM
484 Rally Golden Ale Canada Blonde Ale 2.9

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

April 19, 2022<br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> 473ml can <br> 4.9% ABV <br> Canned On: February 1, 2022<br> $3.25<br> The beer pours a very hazed orange gold colour with a generous off white head that produces some light lacing. The aroma is grassy malts, light caramel, and light citrusy hops. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grainy malt and a tart tanginess, with the tanginess quickly coming to the forefront. No discernible hop bitterness whatsoever.

May 2, 2022
12:31:57 PM
485 Le Bilboquet La 72 Canada Blonde Ale 2.8

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

December 12, 2022 <br> LCBO Outlet #177 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Yonge / Sheppard)<br> 473ml can<br> 5.0% ABV <br> Canned On: September 12, 2022<br> $3.30<br> The beer pours a translucent medium gold colour with a rocky white head that quickly recedes to a film. The aroma is grainy malts, earthy hops, and a hint of yeast. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grainy malt, a hint of citrus, and a light bitterness. Tends towards tasting like a macro blonde ale.

Apr 23, 2023
04:46:02 PM
486 MacKinnon Brothers Crosscut Canadian Ale Canada Blonde Ale 3.1

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

473ml can &#60;br&#62; 5.2&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; Canned On: February 5, 2019&#60;br&#62; LCBO #457 &#40;Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Yonge &#47; Eglinton&#41;&#60;br&#62; April 15, 2019&#60;br&#62; &#36;3.05&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a hazed medium gold colour with a very thin white film for a ring. Effervescence is active. The aroma is grainy malt, some light fruit notes, yeast, and earthy hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied, crisp, with average carbonation. The flavour has more in common with a Nortgh American blonde ale than it does with either an English Pale Ale or an American pale Ale. Quite grainy with a slightly sweet start leading to a bitter finish. Aside from the grains and the hops, not a lot of complexity here.

Apr 15, 2019
11:59:15 PM
487 Coopers Sparkling Ale Australia Blonde Ale 2.6

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

375ml bottle <br> 5.8% ABV <br> LCBO #217 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Queen’s Quay) <br> May 22, 2010 <br> $2.50<br> The beer poured a hazy dark gold, with plenty of effervescence and generous bubbly head. The aroma is grainy malt, and some floral hops. The mouthfeelk is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is grassy malt, sour perfume, with a weak bitter finish.

Nov 14, 2020
02:44:44 PM
488 Lakefront New Grist United States Blonde Ale 2.2

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

355ml <br> 5.7% ABV <br> MIlton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 19, 2010 <br> The beer poured a translucent pale gold with a short lived bubbly head, and mild effervescence. The aroma was floral hops, and weak light fruit. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with mild carbonation. The flavour was stale and sour, almost had the taste of a musky cider. Not a beer I would recommend to people who can have gluten.

Jul 19, 2010
12:00:00 PM
489 Railway City Iron Spike Blonde Ale Canada Blonde Ale 2.7

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

500ml bottle <br> 4.3% ABV <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> November 10, 2010 <br> The beer poured a translucent red-hued golden colour with almost no head. A white ring and heavy effervescence persisted throughout. The aroma was milky sugar, grains, and floral hops. The flavour was grainy malt and some weak hoppy tones. An alright beer, but nothing spectacular.

Nov 10, 2010
12:00:00 PM
490 Niagara's Best Blonde Premium Ale Canada Blonde Ale 2.3

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

341ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> December 9, 2010 <br> The beer poured a translucent medium gold with a generous white bubbly head which quickly dissipated. The aroma is sweet grainy malt, floral hops, and wet metal. The mouthfeel is weak to medium bodied with mild carbonation. The flavour is gross. Milk???? grass, and a weak bitter finish.

Dec 10, 2010
12:00:00 PM
491 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
492 Harviestoun Bitter & Twisted United Kingdom Blonde Ale 3.8

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

December 24, 2007<br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte) <br> 550ml bottle<br> 4.20% ABV<br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $2.90<br> The beer pours a translucent orange-gold with a fluffy white head. The aroma is hoppy with some citrus and spicy tines in the mix. The mouthfeel is medium-bodied with mild carbonation. The flavour is hoppy with some grapefruit and lime flavours mixed in with the spices.

Nov 13, 2024
11:23:05 PM
493 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
494 St. Peters Golden Ale United Kingdom Blonde Ale 3.4

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

500ml bottle <br> 4.7% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> August 2, 2008 <br> The beer poured a translucent golden colour with red hues and high effervescence. The head was off-white, rocky, and lasted a while. The aroma was grassy malt with a little floral hoppiness. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, with medium carbonation. The flavour was citrusy, grapefruity hops, and some grassy malt.

Aug 2, 2008
01:49:02 PM
495 Les 3 Brasseurs The Hopper Canada Blonde Ale 3.3

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

April 27, 2012<br> The 3 Brewers, Yonge Street (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> 592ml Draught<br> 4.50% ABV <br> $6.49<br> The beer was poured a translucent medium gold with a thin white short lived head. The aroma was grainy malt, yeast, floral hops, and grass. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was grains and yeast up front, with a citrusy and spicy finish. Another decent beer from The 3 Brewers, but far from stellar

Apr 12, 2024
10:49:28 PM
496 Brakspear Oxford Gold United Kingdom Blonde Ale 3.8

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

330ml bottle <br> 4.6% ABV <br> Main/Bronte LCBO Outlet (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> March 27, 2009 <br> $2.10<br> The beer poured a translucent orangy-gold with almost no head. The aroma was very hoppy with some sweet malts in the mix. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied with medium-high carbonation. The flavour was primarily hoppy with some malt tones.

Mar 29, 2009
02:34:29 AM
497 Labatt 50 Canada Blonde Ale 3.2

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

341ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Hoops Bar and Grill (Bremner Location - Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> May 22, 2009 <br> The beer poured a translucent gold colour with a minimal white head, and a high amount of effervescence. The aroma was grainy malt and a surprising amount of hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was similar to the aroma with grainy malt and a surprising hoppish flavour. Definitely better than I expected for something that probably can be classed as 'swill'

May 22, 2009
01:12:22 PM
498 Celt Experience Golden Ale United Kingdom Blonde Ale 3.8

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

500ml bottle <br> 4.2% ABV <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 9, 2011 <br> The beer poured a slightly hazy golden red colour with a thin creamy off-white head. The aroma is bready malt, a hint of yeast, and citrusy hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is nicely balanced between the malty sweetness and the bitter hoppy finish. Very enjoyable.

Jun 10, 2011
12:00:00 PM
499 Dark Star Sunburst United Kingdom Blonde Ale 3.5

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

500ml bottle <br> 4.8% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 11, 2011 <br> The beer poured a translucent medium gold colour with a this white head. The aroma was floral hops, grainy malt, and light fruit. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is grainy malt and orange peel bitterness finishes it off.

Jun 12, 2011
12:00:00 PM
500 Georgian Bay Dipper Canada Blonde Ale 2.0

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

473ml can <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 11, 2011 <br> The beer poured a pale gold colour with a small white cap. The aroma was skunky malt and vomit. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was graint malt, and acidic hops...not enjoyable at all.

Jun 12, 2011
12:00:00 PM