Beer Reviews by CYRENAICA
# | Beer | Origin | Style | Score | Date | |
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176 | Furnace Room Chicken Man Pale Ale | Canada | American Pale Ale | 3.1
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 6 473ml can <br> 5.4% ABV <br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte)<br> May 27, 2021<br> $3.35<br> The beer poured a translucent gold with a heck of a lot of effervescence and a fully frothy head, The aroma was tropical fruit, bready grains, light pine, and citrus zest. The mouthfeel was medium bodied but the beer was over carbonated. The flavour was grainy malt, some tangy citrus notes, and finished off with a nice hop bite. |
May 28, 2021 12:24:29 PM | |
177 | Beyond The Pale Yummy! | Canada | American Pale Ale | 3.7
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7 473ml can <br> 5.4% ABV <br> Canned On: May 12, 2021 <br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> October 25, 2021 <br> $3.80<br> The beer pours an opaque yellow-gold with a thin creamy white cap which eventually recedes to a film on top of the beer and leaves nice lacing. The aroma is bready malt, citrus, yeast, and weak perfumy hops. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is nicely balanced between the grains and the fruitiness of the hops with a little bit of a hop bite to finish it all off. |
Oct 25, 2021 01:10:56 PM | |
178 | Left Field Brewery Maris* | Canada | American Pale Ale | 3.3
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 20oz draught <br> 4.5% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> January 9, 2014 <br> The first new beer of 2014. It pours a translucent light golden brown colour with a thin white head. Aroma is grass, weak citrus, and herbs. Nothing very prominent. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. Flavour is very malty, some salty notes and ends with a nice hop bite. |
Jan 9, 2014 12:00:00 PM | |
179 | Alexander Keith's Hop Series: Galaxy | Canada | American Pale Ale | 2.8
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 6 473ml can <br> 5.5% <br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte) <br> February 19, 2014 <br> $2.60 <br The beer pours a translucent orange red colour with a half inch thick tan coloured head, and very little effervescence. The aroma is tropical fruit/papaya and caramel. Mouthfeel is thin to medium bodied with below average carbonation. Flavour is papaya/pineapple and some grains with a hint of caramel. I was expecting more tropical juiciness, which may have been a reach for a macro brewer. |
Nov 14, 2020 06:36:58 PM | |
180 | Oakham Citra | United Kingdom | American Pale Ale | 3.3
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 500ml bottle <br> 4.6% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> April 5, 2014 <br> The beer pours a translucent pale gold colour with a bubbly snow white head that lasts a while. The aroma is grains, citrusy hops, and weak spices. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grans with weak grapefruity hops, some earthy hops are noticeable as well. Good summer beer. |
Apr 6, 2014 12:00:00 PM | |
181 | Cameron's Brewmaster Series: California Sunshine APA | Canada | American Pale Ale | 3.2
Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 650ml bottle <br> 5.1% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 26, 2014 <br> The beer pours a translucent pale gold colour with a generous white head and plenty of effervescence. The aroma is grains, and plenty of citrusy hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is hop forward with lots of juicy citrus/grapefruit notes and some grass. Quite sessionable. |
Jun 27, 2014 12:00:00 PM | |
182 | Tree Cutthroat Pale Ale | Canada | American Pale Ale | 3.7
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7 500ml can <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 30, 2014 <br> The beer pours a hazed rusty gold colour with a thin bubbly off-white cap. The aroma is very citrusy with background notes of herbs, caramel, and malt. The mounthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is citrusy hops, caramel, and some yeast notes. Quite refreshing for a hot day. |
Jun 30, 2014 12:00:00 PM | |
183 | Thornbridge Chiron | United Kingdom | American Pale Ale | 3.6
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 7 500ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 12, 2014 <br> The beer pours a hazed golden orange colour with a generous off-white head which dissipates slowly. The aroma is citrusy hops, pine, light fruit, and grass. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is pine, grains, and a punch of sweet citrusy hops at the end. Flavourful describes it nicely. |
Jul 13, 2014 12:00:00 PM | |
184 | Black Oak Break Of Dawn | Canada | American Pale Ale | 3.2
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 20oz draught <br> 4.5% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 25, 2014 <br> $6.95<br> The beer poured a hzed metallic gold colour with a white head that quickly disappeared, but left some nice lacing down the glass. The aroma was weak grapefruit notes, weak yeast, and cereal grains. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was weak grapefruit, with a dash of honey, and grains. |
Jul 25, 2014 12:00:00 PM | |
185 | Collective Arts Rhyme and Reason Extra Pale Ale | Canada | American Pale Ale | 3.9
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 355ml bottle <br> 5.7% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> September 6, 2014 <br> The beer pours a slightly hazed golden orange with a quarter inch bubbly off-white head. The aroma is caramel, citrus, and notes of yeast and spices. Mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. Flavour is mild grapefruit, notes of caramel, and grass. Quite good. |
Sep 6, 2014 12:00:00 PM | |
186 | Buxton Jaw Gate | United Kingdom | American Pale Ale | 3.2
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 500ml bottle <br> 5.6% ABV <br> Royal Bank Plaza LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> October 25, 2014 <br> The bee pours a slightly hazed golden orange colour with a generous off-white rocky head that lingers a while. The aroma is citrusy hops, weal caramel, and weak grass. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was grainy malt, citrusy hops, and weak spicyness. |
Oct 26, 2014 12:00:00 PM | |
187 | Mikkeller K:rlek | Denmark | American Pale Ale | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 330ml bottle <br> 5.9% ABV (as written on bottle) <br> Queen's Quay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> November 21, 2014 <br> Part of the 2014 Mikkeller feature at the LCBO. Mikkeller K:rlek Efterår/Vinter 2013. The beer pours a hazed medium gold with a thin white ring for a head. The aroma is sour fruit, grass, grapefruit, and light spice. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grapefruit and apricot, with noticeable grass and yeast flavours. Not a bad beer. |
Nov 21, 2014 12:00:00 PM | |
188 | Side Launch Pale Ale | Canada | American Pale Ale | 2.9
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 6 473ml can <br> 5.3% ABV <br> Royal Bank Plaza LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> November 5, 2014 <br> The beer pours a translucent golden orange with a generous bubbly off-white head. The aroma is weak citrus, grass, and light caramel notes. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is light grass, light citrus, and a strong burnt caramel. Not a fan. |
Dec 7, 2014 12:00:00 PM | |
189 | Old Tomorrow Canadian Pale Ale | Canada | American Pale Ale | 3.3
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 473ml can <br> 4.9% ABV <br> Royal Bank Plaza LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> December 21, 2014 <br> The beer pours a translucent orange-copper colour with plenty of effervescence and a frothy light tan coloured head. The aroma is caramel, cereal malt, and light fruity citrus notes. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is light grapefruit, weak caramel, and biscuity malts. |
Dec 21, 2014 12:00:00 PM | |
190 | Alexander Keith's Hop Series: Saphir | Canada | American Pale Ale | 2.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 4 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 4 473ml can <br> 5.5% <br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte) <br> February 25, 2015 <br> $2.65 <br> The beer pours a translucent light copper colour with a 1" bubbly tan head which lasts only a few minutes. The aroma is wet metal, weak caramel, and grass. The mouthfeel is weak to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is burnt caramel, weak acidic tones, and grains. The worst of the Alexander Keith Hop series ales by far! |
Nov 14, 2020 06:35:47 PM | |
191 | Amsterdam Cruiser All Day Pale Ale | Canada | American Pale Ale | 3.3
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 7 March 16, 2015 <br> LCBO # 255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte) <br> 355ml bottle <br> 4.9% ABV <br> $2.28 <br> The beer pours a golden orange colour with a rocky off-white head and plenty of effervescence. The aroma is tropical fruit and fresh baked bread. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is tropical fruit, some grapefruit, and some bitter lemon rind notes in the finish. Taste profile kills what could have been a great session ale. |
Apr 9, 2022 02:48:03 PM | |
192 | Alexander Keith's Hop Series: Celeia | Canada | American Pale Ale | 2.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 4 473ml can <br> 5.5% <br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte) <br> May 19, 2015 <br> $2.50 <br> The beer pours a translucent light copper colour with a generous light tan head that quicklt dissipates to a thin film. The aroma is grains, caramel, floral hops and dishsoap. The mouthfeel is weak to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is metallic grains, acidic hops, and another off-taste I can't place. Not something I will try again. |
Nov 14, 2020 06:37:37 PM | |
193 | Lake Of Bays NHL Alumni Signature Series: Cheli's Pale Ale | Canada | American Pale Ale | 3.7
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 750ml bottle <br> 7.0% ABV <bnr> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada)<br> May 29, 2015 <br> The beer pours a translucent golden brown with a creamy off-white head that lasts. The aroma is weak oak, citrus, caramel, and bread. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is oak, sweet malt, yeast, and citrus. One of the better Lake of Bays beer. |
May 29, 2015 12:00:00 PM | |
194 | Liberty Village 504 Pale Ale | Canada | American Pale Ale | 3.4
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7 473ml can <br> 5.3% ABV (as written on can) <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> August 10, 2015 <br> The beer pours a hazed medium gold colour with a thick foamy off-white head. The aroma is citrusy hops, stale grains, weak spices, and yeast. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is muted lemon-lime, some tropical notes, grains, and yeast. Enjoyable. |
Aug 11, 2015 12:00:00 PM | |
195 | Descendants Harbinger American Pale Ale | Canada | American Pale Ale | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 473ml can <br> 5.5% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> August 12, 2015 <br> The beer pours a hazed orange-gold colour with a short-lived snow white rocky head. The aroma is citrus, pine, soices, yeast, and plenty of grains. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is tropical fruit, citrus, grains and a spicy finish. |
Aug 13, 2015 12:00:00 PM | |
196 | Wellington Ice Eater | Canada | American Pale Ale | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 January 16, 2019<br> LCBO # 255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte)<br> 355ml bottle<br> 5.20% ABV<br> Best Before: March 13, 2019<br> $2.74<br> The beer pours a slightly hazed metallic gold colour with a thin white bubble cap that slowly recedes to a film. The aroma is musty grains, light citrus fruit, and some ‘milky stock ale’ notes. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grass, some light grapefruit notes, and a decent bitter finish. Nothing really to complain about with this beer, a solid effort by the Guelph boys! |
Apr 15, 2022 04:36:09 PM | |
197 | Manitoulin Bridal Veil Pale Ale | Canada | American Pale Ale | 3.0
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5 473ml can <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Canned On: October 15, 2018<br> LCBO #457 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Yonge / Eglinton)<br> February 6, 2019<br> $3.10<br> The beer pours a slightly hazy pale rust colour with a generous foamy off-white head. The aroma is toasted malt, light caramel, weak citrus, and bread. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour leans heavily towards citrus peel, particularly grapefruit and orange, which isn’t my cup of tea. There are hints of herbal hops and caramel as the beer warms up a little, but the citrus peel lingers. |
Feb 6, 2019 11:49:06 PM | |
198 | Oskar Blues Dale's Pale Ale | United States | American Pale Ale | 3.8
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 473ml can <br> 6.5% ABV <br> Canned On: November 19, 2018<br> LCBO #010 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Summerhill)<br> February 12, 2019<br> $3.35 <br> The beer pours a translucent light copper colour with a generous light tan coloured head that lasts a few minutes. The aroma is pine, grapefruity hops, biscuit grains and light spice notes. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is reminiscent of a solid American west coast IPA pre-2012 with notes of pine, caramel, and grapefruit finished with a bitter hop bite. Quite good when given the abundance of tropical fruit IPAs these days. |
Feb 13, 2019 01:06:13 AM | |
199 | Stack Brewing Refinery Series: Panache | Canada | American Pale Ale | 2.7
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 6 473ml can <br> 4.5% ABV <br> Canned On: September 21, 2018<br> LCBO # 255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte) <br> February 23, 2019<br> $3.30<br> The beer pours a very hazy dark straw colour with a huge generous foamy head that only lasts a couple of minutes. The aroma is light tropical fruit, grains, yeast, and a hint of pine. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with below average carbonation. The flavour is tropical fruit, bread, and yeast. Not a lot of bitterness in the finish. |
Feb 23, 2019 01:09:23 PM | |
200 | MacKinnon Brothers Red Fox Summer Ale | Canada | American Pale Ale | 2.7
Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5 473ml can <br> 4.2% ABV <br> Canned On: October 23, 2018<br> LCBO #010 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Summerhill)<br> March 2, 2019<br> $3.05 <br> The beer pours a hazy medium gold colour with a geberous white cap which quickly dissipates to nothing. The aroma is light notes of caramel, biscuit malt, citrusy hops, and weak spices. The mouithfeel is medium bodies with average carbonation. The flavour is light caramel, light spices, weak biscuity malt and a decent hoppy finish. Not a bad beer but nothing I would willingly try again. |
Mar 3, 2019 03:10:03 AM |