Beer Reviews by CYRENAICA

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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
2251 BrewDog Sink the Bismarck United Kingdom Strong Ale 2.1

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

1.5oz snifter <br> 41.0% ABV <br> The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> January 12, 2011 <br> The beer was a translucent golden red with no head. The aroma was alcohol, pine, and hops. The mouthfeel was full bodied with no carbonation and burned going down. The flavour was citrusy hops and tons of alcohol.

Jan 17, 2011
12:00:00 PM
2252 Okocim Mocne Poland Strong Lager 2.6

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 4 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 4

500ml bottle <br> 7.0% ABV (as marked on bottle) <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 27, 2010 <br> The beer poured a translucent gold with a 1/2" off-white head that lingererd for a while. The aroma is sweet corn, alcohol, and a weak wisp of hops, The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is grainy malt, slightky sweet, and alcohol.

Jul 27, 2010
12:00:00 PM
2253 Crest Super United Kingdom Strong Lager 1.2

Aroma: 2 | Appearance: 4 | Mouthfeel: 2 | Flavor: 2 | Overall: 2

May 5, 2012<br> LCBO Outlet #568 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Atrium On Bay)<br> 500ml can <br> 10.0% ABV <br> $3.30 <br> The beer poured a translucent gold colour with a generous, but short-lived off-white head. The aroma was grainy malt, phenol, and cold wet metal. The mouthfeel was light bodied with medium carbonation. Primary flavour was alcohol, and quite sweet. Better than Faxe 10%, but as far as 'good' beer is concerned, this is NOT on the list.

Apr 15, 2022
11:55:12 AM
2254 Warka Strong Beer Poland Strong Lager 2.4

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

500ml bottle <br> 7.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada)<br> February 11, 1980 <br> This poured a translucent gold colour with a slight reddish tinge. The head was thin, and white, and there was quite a bit of effervescence. The aroma was rather weak, nothing at all that comes to mind aside from some grassy hints. The mouthfeel was light. almost watery, and little carbonation. The taste was very grassy was well, with some malty hints.

Feb 11, 2008
11:20:11 AM
2255 Faxe 10% Denmark Strong Lager 1.2

Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 2 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 2 | Overall: 2

500ml can <br> 10.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> April 29, 2009 <br> The beer poured a translucent medium gold with a frothy white head. The aroma is sour grassy malt, and alcohol. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied and mildy carbonated. The taste was heavy on the alcohol, and light on any real malt or hop flavours.

Apr 29, 2009
12:12:29 PM
2256 Molson Black Ice Canada Strong Lager 3.4

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

341ml bottles<br> 6.10% ABV <br> Bottling Date: Unknown<br> Unknown Gas Bar (Memphis, Tennessee, USA)<br> February 15, 1994<br> $1.61<br> A very smooth beer with almost no aftertaste. This beer pours a nice light golden colour with a small white head that quickly dissipates. The aroma is nice and earthy and very pleasant to the nose. The mouthfeel is satiny with light carbonation. The taste is what really wins me over. The taste is crisp and clean, and smooth. This use to be one of my favourite wintertime beers.

Nov 10, 2024
06:21:07 PM
2257 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
2258 Molson Common Bond Canada Strong Lager 2.8

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

473ml can <br> 6.1% ABV <br> LCBO Outlet #649 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Sobey's Plaza)<br> August 14, 2021<br> $2.90<br> The beer pours a translucent light copper colour with a creamy tan coloured head and plenty of effervesecnec. The aroma is caramel, rye, grass, and alcohol (is there a reason that the stronger a Molson product gets, the less likely you are to smell any hops?). The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The predominant flavours are caramel and whiskey. The alcohol is definitely noticeable. Interesting, and not as bad as I thought it would be.

Aug 17, 2021
11:12:32 AM
2259 Coors Altitude Canada Strong Lager 1.8

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

473ml aluminum bottle <br> 6.4% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> March 16, 2015 <br> The beer pours a clear light gold colour with absolutely no head and high effervescence. The aroma is corn, and acidic notes. The mouthfeel is weak to medium bodied with below average carbonation. The flavour is sweet grains and alcohol. Amazing how North American macro lagers taste like alcohol bombs at 5.5% or above yet breweries in Belgium can hide alcohol well above 10%.

Mar 16, 2015
12:00:00 PM
2260 Cantillon Iris Belgium Unblended Lambic 4.6

Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 10 | Overall: 9

750ml bottle <br> 6% ABV <br> 2006 Vintage <br> The Beerbistro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 10, 2009 <br> The beer poured a relatively clear golden orange with a small amount of haze and a whole lot of effervescence. The aroma was sour apples, some earth and must. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied and highly carbonated. The taste was both sour and bitter, and a great experience for the tongue.

Jul 10, 2009
09:02:10 PM
2261 Amsterdam Dutch Amber Lager Canada Vienna / Amber Lager 2.5

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

November 27, 2008 <br> Pizza Rustica (Toronto, Ontario, Canada <br> 16oz draught <br> 5.0% ABV <br> $6.25 <br> The beer poured a translucent metallic red with no head at all. The aroma was a combination of grainy and sweet malt, with some floral hop tones weakly present. As stated by a couple of others, the mouthfeel was slightly watery, and not well carbonated. The flavour was rather bland with some grainy malt being the predominant flavour.

Apr 9, 2022
02:57:01 PM
2262 Pietra France Vienna / Amber Lager 3.2

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

330ml bottle <br> 6.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> March 27, 2009 <br> The beer poured a translucent reddish gold with a 1" thick white head which quickly dissipated. The aroma was sour grainy malt, and some floral notes. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was grainy malt, some toffee hints, and a bitter finish.

Mar 29, 2009
01:53:29 AM
2263 Christoffel Robertus Netherlands Vienna / Amber Lager 3.8

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

330ml flip-top bottle <br> 6.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on May 29, 2009 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a dark transparent brown colour with a thin white head. The aroma was heavy on the sweet malt and grain. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was surprisingly good. Sweet grainy malt, with a nice smooth finish. Very enjoyable.

May 30, 2009
03:05:30 PM
2264 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
2265 Hop City Barking Squirrel Lager Canada Vienna / Amber Lager 3.1

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

473ml can <br> 5.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on October 22, 2011 after purchasing from the Yonge/Wellesley LCBO outlet in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer pours a translucent golden red colour with a thin short-lived light tan coloured head. The aroma is light caramel, grains, and some floral hops. The mouithfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is light sweet malt, grass, and cereals.

Oct 23, 2011
12:00:00 PM
2266 Creemore Springs Premium Lager Canada Vienna / Amber Lager 2.9

Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5

August 25, 2007<br> Kelsey’s Roadhouse (Milton, Ontario, Canada – 45 Chisholm Drive<br> 592ml draught<br> 5.00% ABV<br> Kegged On: Unknown<br> $5.80<br> The beer was a beautiful coppery colour with a one finger head. The aroma was very faint to non-existant. Disappointing to say the least. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied with mild carbonation. The flavour was mild, a little malty and a little bitter. I may try this beer again.

Nov 12, 2024
12:10:54 AM
2267 Samuel Adams Boston Lager United States Vienna / Amber Lager 3.0

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

December 20, 2007<br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 355ml bottle<br> 4.80% ABV <br> Bottled On: Unknown<br> $6.25<br> The beer pours a dark translucent gold colour with a 0.5 inch white head. The aroma is very weak with some barely discernable hoppy notes. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with some mild carbonation. The flavour is alright with no strong overpowering flavours. Very drinkable, but nothing special.

Nov 13, 2024
10:15:56 PM
2268 HogsBack Vintage Lager Canada Vienna / Amber Lager 2.6

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

473ml can <br> 5.2% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> October 11, 2012 <br> The beer pours a medium gold colour, translucent, with a short-lived white head. The aroma grainy malt, weak hops, some skunkiness. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is very grainy, very malty, some hop balance. Some cereal tastes as well. Not swill, but not something I want to try again.

Oct 11, 2012
12:00:00 PM
2269 Beer Academy Vienna Lager Canada Vienna / Amber Lager 2.6

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

625ml bottle <br> 5.8% ABV <br> Six Pints Brewing/Beer Academy (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> Bottled on September 4, 2012 <br> October 14, 2012 <br> $5.96<br> Beer pours a transparent golden-red colour with a medium tan coloured head. The aroma is light caramel malts, weak citrusy hops, and some acidic notes. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was slightly sweet with caramel notes, and a weak bitter finish. The worst Beer Academy beer so far.

Oct 15, 2012
12:00:00 PM
2270 Cool Beer Saint Andre Vienna Lager / Cool Beer Saint Andre Bohemian Lager Canada Vienna / Amber Lager 2.5

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

341ml bottle <br> 4.6% ABV <br> I tried this beer on January 18, 2008 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto. The beer poured a translucent red with a thin white head which disappears quickly. The aroma is malty and grassy. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with low carbonation. The flavour was slightly sweet, a little malt, and a lot of grass!

Jan 18, 2008
10:27:18 PM
2271 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
2272 Dos Equis XX Amber Mexico Vienna / Amber Lager 2.2

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

355ml bottle <br> 4.60% ABV <br> I tried this beer on March 7, 2008 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto. The beer poured a solid reddish-brown colour with a thin white head. The aroma was primarily grassy with a little malt. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied, but highly carbonated. The flavour was grassy, a little malt, and a little sourness. Definitely better than a Corona or a Tecate.

Mar 7, 2008
09:16:07 PM
2273 Walkerville Classic Amber Canada Vienna / Amber Lager 3.3

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

May 2, 2008 <br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte)<br> 341ml bottle <br> 5.0% ABV <br> $2.10<br> Part of the 2008 Ontario Craft Beer Discovery Pack. The beer poured a translucent red-tinged golden colour with a generous white head that quickly dissipated. The aroma was slightly malty, a little tinge of hops, and a lot of mustiness as stated previously. The beer is thin to medium bodied with ample carbonation. The flavour has a slight sweetness to it, a little bit of caramel malt, and a little hoppish character in the end.

Apr 16, 2022
01:35:51 PM
2274 Old Flame Gimme A Kiss Canada Vienna / Amber Lager 3.6

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

550ml draught <br> 5.6% ABV <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> February 5, 2015 <br> The beer pours a translucent copper with a l;ight tan coloured cap. The aroma was citrus, caramel, and yeast. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was sweet and fruity with orangish notes, caramel, and yeast. Not a bad beer for the featured beer at C'est What?

Feb 7, 2015
12:00:00 PM
2275 Thornbury Jubilee Amber Canada Vienna / Amber Lager 3.0

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

473ml can <br> 4.87% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> August 7, 2015 <br> The beer pours a translucent orange-red with a generous light tan head that quickly dissipates into a ring. Plenty of effervescence. Aroma is slight roast, some caramel, some grass, and yeast. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is tangy....not good. Notes or toasted caramel and grains, but with a tangy twist.

Aug 7, 2015
12:00:00 PM