Beer Reviews by CYRENAICA
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2051 | Lake Of Bays NHL Alumni Signature Series: Terrible Ted Red | Canada | Saison | 2.9
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5 750ml bottle <br> 6.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> March 6, 2015 <br> The beer pours a transclucent copper colour with a thin tan ring for a head. The aroma is yeast, vinegar, and grains. The mouthfeel is thin to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is sour grains, yeast, and weak hops. The toffee/caramel flavouring is missing in this bottle. |
Mar 7, 2015 12:00:00 PM |
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2052 | Sawdust City There's No Way Of Knowing | Canada | Saison | 3.0
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 15oz draught <br> 5.5% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> March 31, 2015 <br> The beer poured a light golden colour with a white bubbly head. The aroma was citrsu, weak spices, and yeast. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was funky citrus on a backdrop of yeast and spice. |
Apr 6, 2015 12:00:00 PM |
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2053 | Le Trou du Diable Aldred | Canada | Saison | 3.6
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7 13oz draught <br> 4.3% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> March 31, 2015 <br> The beer pours a cloudy poale gold colour with a generous white head. The aroma is tropical fruit, yeast, spice, and funk. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is light tropical fruit, some tartness, and finishes with a yeasty tone. |
Apr 6, 2015 12:00:00 PM |
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2054 | Stillwater Cellar Door | United States | Saison | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7 12oa bottle <br> 6.6% ABV <br> The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 17, 2015 <br> The beer pours a slightly hazed dark gold with a snow white head and mild effervescence. The aroma was very fruity with notes of spices, yeast, and some earthiness. The mouthfeel was light to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was light fruit with hints of ginger, sage, pepper, yeast, and grass. If only the aroma was as good as the flavour. |
Jun 18, 2015 12:00:00 PM |
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2055 | Muskoka Moonlight Kettle Series 2015 - 01 : Summer Saison | Canada | Saison | 3.6
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7 750ml bottle <br> 7.3% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 9, 2015 <br> The beer pours a hazed golden red colour with a frothy light tan head and plenty of effervescence. The aroma is yeast, pepper, caramel, grass, and light fruits. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. The pepper is very up front in the flavour followed by funky yeast and grassy notes and finishing with some bitter hoppiness. I liked it. |
Jul 10, 2015 12:00:00 PM |
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2056 | Wild Beer Ninkasi | United Kingdom | Saison | 3.2
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 July 9, 2015 <br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte)<br> 750ml bottle <br> 9.0% ABV <br> $11.95<br> The beer poured a hazed metallic gold colour with 1/2 inch white head that lingered for a while. The aroma was citrus, light fruit, yeast, and spices. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was grains, yeast, and hints of citrus and apples. Not a bad beer, but not something I would try again. |
Apr 15, 2022 10:55:10 AM |
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2057 | Boulevard Tank 7 Farmhouse Ale | United States | Saison | 4.1
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 12oz bottle <br> 8.5% ABV (as displayed on bottle)<br> Main/Bronte LCBO Outlet (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> August 5, 2015 <br> $3.38<br> The beer pours a hazed golden orange with a generous frothy off-white head which lasts a while. The aroma is light citrus, yeast, funk, and herbal hops. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied. The flavour is spicy citrus, yeast, and grains. Quite good. Hopefully we'll see more Boulevard in these parts. |
Aug 5, 2015 12:00:00 PM |
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2058 | Ommegang Game of Thrones 005: Three-Eyed Raven | United States | Saison | 4.4
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9 750ml bottle <br> 7.2% ABV <br> Atrium on Bay LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> September 12, 2015 <br> The beer pours semi-translucent black with brown edges and a thick foamy light brown coloured head which recedes to a half inch rocky layer. The aroma is yeast, caramel, spices, and roasted malts. The mouthfeel is medium full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is dark malt, some peppery spiciness, some caramel, and yeast. Ommegang knows beer (or at least Duvel Moortgaat does). |
Sep 13, 2015 12:00:00 PM |
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2059 | Cameron's Into The Shade Saison | Canada | Saison | 3.3
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 341ml bottle <br> 5.2% ABV <br> Milton LCBO OUtlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> September 24, 2015 <br> The beer pours a hazed yellow gold with a quarter inch white head which recedes to small rocky islands. The aroma is yeast, grass, citrus, and some funk. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is tart grains, tropical fruit, yeast, and citrus. Good beer by Cameron. |
Sep 25, 2015 12:00:00 PM |
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2060 | Henderson Brewing Symington Saison / Katalyst Symington Saison | Canada | Saison | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 473ml can <br> 5.50% ABV <br> Canned On: September 26, 2018 <br> LCBO #457 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Yonge / Eglinton)<br> December 1, 2018 <br> $3.20<br> The beer pours a hazed light golden yellow colour with a generous white head which lasts a few minutes. The aroma is citrus, yeast, funk, and light grains. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grainy malt with some bitter citrusy hops, and some salty hints. Not something I would drink more than one at a time, but quite good. |
Dec 2, 2018 01:37:02 AM |
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2061 | Dupont Biere de Miel | Belgium | Saison | 3.6
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 250ml bottle <br> 8.0% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> May 4, 2013 <br> The beer pours a hazed golden yellow with a thin white ring for a cap. The aroma is yeast, funk, and honey. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is grains, honey, and earthy flavours. Not a bad saison. |
May 5, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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2062 | Goose Island Pepe Nero | United States | Saison | 3.7
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 765mi bottle <br> 6.4% ABV (as written on bottle) <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> May 25, 2013 <br> The beer pours a semi-translucent brown colour with red hues and a dark tan frothy head. The aroma is roasted malt, yeast, and earthy notes. Mouthfeel is medium bodied, almost champagne-like, with above average carbonation. The flavour is roasted malt, burnt wood, and a bit or tart/funk. An interesting take on a style I could care less about to begin with. |
May 25, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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2063 | Goose Island Sofie | United States | Saison | 4.0
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 765ml bottle <br> 6.5% ABV <br> RBC Plaza LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> May 29, 2013 <br> The beer pours a hazed medium gold colour with a long lasting white head and is highly effervescence. The aroma is barnyard, tart peaches, and yeast. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with above average carbonation. The flavour is funk, yeast, tart fruits and spices. |
May 30, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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2064 | Nøgne Ø Saison | Norway | Saison | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 500ml bottle <br> 6.5% ABV <br> Maple Leaf Square LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 2, 2013 <br> The beer pours a very hazed golden yellow colour with a decent sized long lasting white head. Aroma is fruit, funk, yeast, and spices. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. Flavour is slightly sweet, with fruity and yeasty notes. |
Jul 3, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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2065 | Charlevoix Dominus Vobiscum Saison | Canada | Saison | 4.0
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 750ml bottle <br> 6.0% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 4, 2013 <br> The beer pours a hazed metallic gold colour with a generous long lasting white head. The aroma is citrus, spices, yeast, funk, and light fruits. The mouthfeel is medium nodied with average carbonation. The flavour is bitter funk, yeast, aome fruit notes, and peppery spices. |
Jul 5, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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2066 | Mad and Noisy Sunny and Share | Canada | Saison | 3.6
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 473ml can <br> 4.5% ABV <br> Six Pints Brewing/Beer Academy (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 9, 2013 <br> The saison pours a dark hazed gold colour with a generous off-white head that lasts. The aroma is citrus, yeast, and spices. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is citrusy, with funk and grainy malt in the background. Very refreshing. |
Jul 9, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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2067 | Ommegang Hennepin | United States | Saison | 3.7
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 12oz bottle <br> 7.7% ABV (as written on bottle) <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> September 5, 2013 <br> The beer pours a hazed medium gold with a generous white cap that lasts. The aroma is barnyard funk, citrus and yeast. Mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with average carbonation. Flavour is funky grains, light spices, yeast, and citrus. Pairs well with a banana for a vacation breakfast. |
Sep 5, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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2068 | Great Lakes Brewery Saison Dupump | Canada | Saison | 2.9
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5 650ml bottle <br> 5.2% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> October 20, 2013 <br> The beer pours a hazed straw gold colour with a rocky white cap that lasts and laces well. The aroma is pumpkin, spices, funk, and earthy hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is metallic pumpkin, grains, and weak spices. Smells much better than it tastes in my opinion...too metallic, not enough funk. |
Oct 21, 2013 12:00:00 PM |
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2069 | Black Oak / Cheshire Valley / Sawdust City Daily Bread | Canada | Saison | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 330ml draught <br> 4.5% ABV <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> June 22, 2012<br $4.69<br> Part of Ontario Craft Beer Week<br> The beer poured a hazy gold colour with a long lingering white ring. The aroma was yeast, funk, and grass. The mouthfeel was light to medium bodied, with mild carbonation. Flavour is very funky, with citrusy notes, and some grass. The yeast is far less pronounced than a true Belgian saison. |
Jun 22, 2012 12:00:00 PM |
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2070 | Birrificio del Ducato Nuova Mattina / New Morning | Italy | Saison | 4.0
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 330ml bottle <br> 5.8% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 27, 2012 <br> $8.95<br> The beer poured a nice hazy medium gold colour with a generous off-white head which lasts about an hour. The aroma is earthy must, citrusy fruit, yeast, and honey. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with mild carbonation. The flavor is honey, yeast, some sour grains and lots of earthiness. |
Jul 1, 2012 12:00:00 PM |
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2071 | Great Lakes Brewery No Chance With Miranda | Canada | Saison | 3.2
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 550ml draught <br> 6.5% ABV <br> I tried this beer on tap on cask on August 16, 2012 at "C'est What" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer pours a translucent red-tinged gold colour with a thin white head. The aroma has elements of grass, berries, and yeast. Not very saison like. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is earthy citrus notes, vegetables, and yeast followed with a bitter aftertaste I am unable to describe. Not a fan. |
Aug 16, 2012 12:00:00 PM |
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2072 | Great Lakes Brewery 25th Anniversary Saison | Canada | Saison | 3.7
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 550ml draught <br> unknown ABV <br> C'est What (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> August 16, 2012 <2012> The beer poured a hazy gold colour with a creamy long lasting white head. The aroma was yeast, funk, and earthy citrus notes. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was earthy and citrusy with a yeasty finish. Better than their 'No Chance With Miranda' |
Aug 16, 2012 12:00:00 PM |
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2073 | Saison Dupont | Belgium | Saison | 3.8
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 250ml bottle <br> 6.5% ABV <br> The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> November 21, 2008 <br> The beer poured a cloudy golden-orange colour with absolutely no head. The aroma was grainy malt, some must, and peppery tones. The Mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was full of spice with a nice balance between the malt and the hops. Definitely a peppery taste and feel. |
Nov 21, 2008 06:08:21 PM |
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2074 | Saison de Pipaix | Belgium | Saison | 3.0
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 5 750ml bottle <br> 6% ABV <br> I tried this beer on February 25, 2009 at "Smokeless Joe's" In Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a cloudy reddish brown with a 1" thick white head. The aroma was musty, earthy, with a definite apple hint. The mouthfeel was slightly watery and mildly carbonated. The flavour was grainy malt, sour apples, and some earthiness. |
Feb 25, 2009 09:16:25 PM |
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2075 | Southern Tier Cherry Saison | United States | Saison | 2.9
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 6 650ml bottle <br> 8.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on April 23, 2009 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a clear golden-red colour with a thin white head, and some sediment floating around. The aroma was earthy, with some malt, and sour cherry to go along as well. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, with medium to high carbonation going on. The taste was earth, mud, some malt, and a little sour cherry. Good, but not great. |
Apr 24, 2009 08:08:24 AM |