Beer Reviews by CYRENAICA

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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
126 Bobcaygeon Dockside Red Ale Canada Amber Ale 3.0

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

473ml can <br> 5.0% <br> Canned On: August 19, 2018<br> LCBO # 255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte) <br> November 20, 2018 <br> $3.15<br> The beer pours a translucent dark red colour with a thin white film for a head. The aroma is caramel malt, grass, and earthy hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied withy average carbonation., The flavour is weak caramel, spicy hops, and grains. Good, but not great.

Nov 20, 2018
12:00:00 PM
127 Sawdust City Griffin Maple Butter Tart Ale Canada Amber Ale 3.1

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

473ml can <br> 5.0% ABV <br> LCBO # 255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main / Bronte) <br> March 2, 2019<br> $3.25<br> The beer pours a translucent amber colour with a thin white ring for a head. The aroma is sweet caramel, cereal malt, weak maple notes, some yeast, and come herbal hops. The mouthfeel is weak to medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is not as sweet as the aroma would suggest. Notes of caramel and maple, and hints of hops in the bitter finish. A little one dimensional but with calling it a ‘butter tart ale’, I think that is what they were going for.

Mar 3, 2019
02:34:03 PM
128 Granite Pirate Queen Canada Amber Ale 3.5

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

16oz draught <br> 5.2% ABV<br> Granite Brewery and Tied House (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> March 22, 2019<br> $8.50<br> The beer poured a translucent dark copper colour with a thin white ring for a head, which was short lived. The aroma was caramel, bread, yeast, and light citrus. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was roasted malt, weak caramel notes, cereal malt, and light citrusy hop notes. The beer was decent, but the flavour was weaker than the aroma would have indicated.

Mar 22, 2019
11:07:22 PM
129 Vimy Brewing Red Ale Canada Amber Ale 3.8

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

June 4, 2023<br> Beer Store #4362 (Cambridge, Ontario, Canada – Trinity Centre) <br> 473ml can <br> 5.0% ABV<br> Canned On: April 24, 2023<br> $3.25<br> The beer poured a translucent red with a short lived white head which didn’t provide any lacing. The aroma was bready malt, light hints of caramel, and yeast. The mouthfeel was medium bodie3d with average carbonation. The flavour was toasted malt, light caramel, and a light bitter finish. Quite enjoyable.

Apr 13, 2024
09:45:20 PM
130 Broadhead Amber / Broadhead Grindstone Amber Canada Amber Ale 2.8

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

473ml can <br> 5.0% ABV (as marked on can) <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> January 30, 2015 <br> The beer pours a translucent orange-red with a generous white bubbly head that settles into a thin film on top. The aroma is caramel, weak citrusy hops, and grains. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. Flavour is typical caramel and grains with a burnt taste in the finish.

Jan 31, 2015
12:00:00 PM
131 Sleeping Giant Brewing Mr. Canoehead Canada Amber Ale 3.6

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

473ml can &#60;br&#62; 5.10&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; Canned On: February 21, 2019 &#60;br&#62; LCBO #457 &#40;Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Yonge &#47; Eglinton&#41;&#60;br&#62; April 16, 2019&#60;br&#62; &#36;3.15&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a translucent copper colour with a huge light tan that lasts a few moments. The aroma is citrusy hops, light caramel, some toasted nuts, and biscuit notes. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is very citrus forward, especially grapefruit, with hints of cereal malts, caramel, and pine. An enjoyable beer to watch a game with.

Apr 16, 2019
11:59:16 PM
132 Skeleton Park Amber 6.6 Canada Amber Ale 3.5

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

473ml can &#60;br&#62; 6.6&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; LCBO # 255 &#40;Milton, Ontario, Canada – Main &#47; Bronte&#41; &#60;br&#62; June 10, 2019&#60;br&#62; &#36;3.15&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a translucent light rust colour with a huge generous light tan coloured head which doesn’t last very long, nor does it lace very well. The aroma is caramel, some citrus peel, earthy hops, and a light spicy note. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied, sticky, with average carbonation. The flavour is well balanced between the caramel malt sweetness, and citrus peel bitterness in the finish. I quite like the beer.

Jun 10, 2019
11:59:10 PM
133 New Belgium Fat Tire Amber Ale United States Amber Ale 3.2

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

Brewed in Canada by the MolsonCoors Brewing Cpmpany&#60;br&#62; 400ml draught &#60;br&#62; 5.2&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; The Beerbistro &#40;Toronto, Ontario, Canada&#41;&#60;br&#62; October 18, 2019 &#60;br&#62; &#36;8.50&#60;br&#62; The beer poured a translucent light copper colour with a creamy white film which didn&#39;t last very long. The aromas were grassy malt, light caramel, herbal hops, and weak yeast. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was light toasted caramel, biscuity malts, weak spiciness, and a bitter hop finish.

Oct 18, 2019
10:59:18 PM
134 Royal City Brewing Remembrance Red Ale Canada Amber Ale 3.6

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

473ml can &#60;br&#62; 5.0&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; LCBO Outlet #010 &#40;Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Summerhill&#41;&#60;br&#62; November 2, 2019&#60;br&#62; &#36;3.60&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a beautiful translucent copper colour with a thick bubbly light tan coloured head. The aroma is toasted nuts, a little caramel, and some earthy hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, a little oily with average carbonation. The flavour was bread, light caramel, some yeasty notes, and nice bitter hop finish. A solid beer for a Saturday evening.

Nov 2, 2019
11:32:02 PM
135 Fenelon Falls Brewing Red Ale Canada Amber Ale 3.2

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

473ml can &#60;br&#62; 5.2&#37; ABV &#60;br&#62; Canned On: October 5, 2019&#60;br&#62; LCBO Outlet #010 &#40;Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Summerhill&#41;&#60;br&#62; November 16, 2019&#60;br&#62; &#36;3.50&#60;br&#62; The beer pours a translucent amber colour with a long lasting light tan coloured head. The aroma is biscuit malt, roasted nuts, caramel, and earthy hops. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with slightly above average carbonation. The flavour….is a letdown. Lots of caramel flavour, and lots of dishsoap flavour. Not a good balance. Weak bitter finish doesn’t help the cause at all.

Nov 16, 2019
11:03:16 PM
136 Ontario Beer Company 100 Mile Ale Canada Amber Ale 3.2

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

473ml can <br> 5.4% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> February 11, 2014 <br> The beer pours a translucent copper colour with a thin tan coloured ring for a head. The aroma is butterscotch, caramel, and earthy hops. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. Flavour is weak caramel, brains, and weak herbal hops. This would be a decent summer session ale.

Feb 11, 2014
12:00:00 PM
137 Sawdust City I, The Mountain and The Leprechaun Flute Canada Amber Ale 3.7

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

16oz draught <br> 7.5% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> March 26, 2014 <br> The beer pours a slightly translucent dark cherry red colour with a thin whiteish head. The aroma was caramel, grass, oats, and citrus. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was nutty caramel, a strange bitterness, and hints of grapefruit. The best beer of the session.

Mar 26, 2014
12:00:00 PM
138 Kilannan New Zealand Red Canada Amber Ale 3.1

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

20oz draught <br> 5.3% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 10, 2014 <br> The beer pours a burnt brownish red with a thin white cap. The aroma is caramel, spicy hops, light fruit, and yeast. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is caramel, lemony bitterness with a hint of cereal malts. There is supposedly New Zealand hops, but I didn't taste them.

Jul 10, 2014
12:00:00 PM
139 Niagara Oast House Red Ass Red IPA Canada Amber Ale 3.5

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

16oz draught <br> 6.1% ABV <br> Bar Hop (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 10, 2014 <br> The beer pours a hazed cherry red with a light tan coloured cap. The aroma is grassy malt, caramel, weak citrus hops, and weak spice. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is caramel, weak grapefruit, and a spicy finish.

Jul 10, 2014
12:00:00 PM
140 Snowman Brewing Top Hat Ale Canada Amber Ale 3.4

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

330ml draught <br> 4.8% ABV (as marked on menu) <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> August 22, 2014 <br> The beer pours a hazed brown with red edges and a thin bubbly light tan coloured head. The aroma was caramel, plums, grains, and spices. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour was light caramel, grains, and some acidic notes. For a gluten free beer, this was quite good.

Aug 22, 2014
12:00:00 PM
141 Les Trois Mousquetaires Barleywine Américain Grand Cuvée Canada American Barleywine 3.5

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

750ml bottle <br> 10.0% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> February 19, 2015 <br> The beer pours a rusty copper colour, hazy, with a long lasting rocky lighjt tan coloured cap. The aroma is dark fruit, caramel, and citrus. The mouthfeel is medium-full bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is caramel and citrus, and not very well balanced

Feb 19, 2015
12:00:00 PM
142 Shipyard Pugsley's Signature Series: Barley Wine United States American Barleywine 3.6

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

625ml bottle <br> 8.5% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> September 29, 2012 <br> The beer pours a solid dark brown with black edges, and creamy tan coloured cap. The aroma is grainy malt, some roast, and some metallic hops. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was roasted malt, metal, and some molasses/maple sweetness in the mix.

Sep 30, 2012
12:00:00 PM
143 Anchor Old Foghorn Ale United States American Barleywine 3.2

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 6

June 6, 2008 <br> Beerbistro, The (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 18 King Street East)<br> 12oz bottle <br> 9.4% ABV <br> $10.95 <br> The beer poured a murky brown colour with a thin white head. The aroma was sweet malt, caramel, rum, and alcohol. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was sickingly sweet with the alcohol very prevalent. There was some malty and caramel hints as well.

Apr 9, 2022
03:38:54 PM
144 Flying Monkeys Netherworld Cascadian Dark Ale Canada American Black Ale 3.4

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

355ml bottle <br> 6.5% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> December 9, 2010 <br> The beer poured a brownish-black with a thin foamy light brown head. The aroma is citrusy hops, pine, and roasted malt. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour is roasted malt, coffee, and citrus. A little sourness on the tongue also exists.

Dec 9, 2010
12:00:00 PM
145 Granite Darkside Black IPA Canada American Black Ale 3.8

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

18oz cask draught <br> 6.75% ABV <br> Granite Brewery (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 6, 2013 <br> The beer poured a solid black colour with a creamy tan coloured herad that lasted throughout. The aroma was roasted malt, citrusy hops, and some nuts. Mouthfeel was medium bodied with average carbonation. Flavour was roasted malt, coffee, and a slight hint of grapefruit hops. Enjoyable.

Jul 7, 2013
12:00:00 PM
146 Dieu du Ciel Pénombre (Half-light) Canada American Black Ale 3.7

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

341ml bottle <br> 6.5% ABV <br> C'est What? (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 11, 2013 <br> The beer pours a coca-cola brownish0black with a very thin tan head. Aroma is citrusy hops, roasted malt, and 'funk'. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. The flavour is roasted malt, hops, and molasses with a very bitter finish. Tasty.

Jul 11, 2013
12:00:00 PM
147 Tree Hophead Black IPA Canada American Black Ale 4.0

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

650ml bottle <br> 8.8% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> June 12, 2002 <br> Part of the 2012 Tree Brewing feature at the LCBO. The beer pours a coca-cola black colour with a half inch tan coloured head. The aroma is roasted malt, weak citrusy hops, and coffee. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. Flavour is roasted coffee grains, decent citrusy hops, although no strong grapefruit presence. Still, an excellent beer

Jun 13, 2012
12:00:00 PM
148 Dunham Black IPA Canada American Black Ale 4.1

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

341ml bottle <br> 5.7% ABV <br> I tried this beer on July 20, 2012 at "Bar Volo" in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The beer poured a cola black colour with a cola brown creamy head that lingered. The aroma was roasted malt, west coast hops, and some caramel notes. The mouthfeel was medium to full bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was roasted malt, citrusy hops with grapefruit notes definitely present.

Jul 20, 2012
12:00:00 PM
149 Great Lakes Brewery 25th Anniversary Imperial Black IPA Canada American Black Ale 4.0

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

750ml bottle <br> 9.5% ABV <br> King/Spadina LCBO Outlet (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> November 18, 2012 <br> 45th Birthday weekend beer (a 4 day weekend to boot) and it looks good. A coca-cola coloured pour, solid, with a half inch brown head. Hops are the dominant player in the aroma with weak hints of coffee and grass. Mouthfeel is full-bodied and creamy with ample carbonation. Flavour is grapefruit, coffee, and a lingering weak sourness that is just strong enough to detect.

Nov 18, 2012
12:00:00 PM
150 Beer Academy Cascadian Dark Canada American Black Ale 3.4

Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

625ml bottle <br> 5.3% ABV <br> Six Pints Brewing/Beer Academy (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)<br> Bottled on September 5, 2012 <br> November 17, 2012 <br> $5.96<br> The beer pours a coca-cola colour with a generous light tan head. Aroma is roasted malt, weak citrus hops, and caramel. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. Flavour is mild grapefruit, roast, and caramel. Not well balanced.

Nov 18, 2012
12:00:00 PM