Beer Reviews by CYRENAICA

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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
2251 Black Sheep Riggwelter United Kingdom English Strong Ale 3.8

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

500ml bottle <br> 5.7% ABV <br> Main/Bronte LCBO Outlet (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> February 11, 2008 <br> $3.05<br> The beer poured a translucent reddish brown into the glass with a thick, creamy, off-white head that lingered. The aroma is primarily malt with a little skunkiness. The mouthfeel was full-bodied, creamy, with some carbonation. The flavour is also malty, very English.

Feb 11, 2008
10:55:11 AM
2252 Big Rock Warthog Ale Canada Brown Ale 2.3

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

341ml bottle <br> 4.5% ABV <br> Smokeless Joe (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> January 31, 2008 <br> $6.10<br> The beer poured a reddish-brown colour with a thin whitish head. The aroma was stale malt with a little bit of hops. The mouthfeel was medium-thin with high carbonation. The taste was grainy with no detectable hops or malt.

Jan 31, 2008
06:27:31 PM
2253 Thomas Hardys Ale (Vintage 2003 and later) United Kingdom English Barleywine 3.1

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 5

2006 Vintage <br> 250ml <br> 13.3% <br> I tried this beer on January 31, 2008 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto. The bottle was a 2006 vintage, and 13.3% ABV. The beer poured a dark reddish brown with am offwhite bubble head. The aroma was very yeasty, with some malt and candy tones. The mouthfeel was full-bodied, creamy with mild carbonation. The flavour was overpowering from an alcohol perspective with some detectable dark fruity tones and a stomach warming presence. Like the Samichlaus, not a beer I'd try again!

Jan 31, 2008
06:23:31 PM
2254 Durham Blak Katt Canada Stout 4.3

Aroma: 10 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

16oz draught <br> 4.80% ABV <br> I tried this beer on January 28, 2008 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto. The beer was dark brown/black in the glass with a thin, creamy light brown head. The aroma was roasted malt. chocolate, and raisin. The mouthfeel was full-bodied, creamy, with medium carbonation. The flavour was roasted malt, a little coffee, and a little licorice.

Jan 29, 2008
07:00:29 AM
2255 Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier Marzen Germany Rauchbier 3.9

Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

500ml bottle <br> 5.1% <br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street) <br> January 28, 2008 <br> $11.95 <br> The beer poured a brownish-black into the glass with minimal head, and an 'oily' look. The aroma was smoked wood, as well as some roasted malty tones. The mouthfeel was light bodied, almost watery, yet creamy, with little carbonation. The flavour was very much like burnt bacon and burnt coffee.

Nov 14, 2020
04:29:20 PM
2256 Faxe Amber Denmark Dunkel / Dark Lager 2.4

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 3 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 5

500ml can <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> July 25, 2007 <br> It poured a beautiful translucent coppery-red colour into the glass with a generous head that left absolutely no lacing. The aroma is that of burnt malt. The mouthfeel is slimy with some mild carbonation. The taste is malty with a strong bitterness towards the end

Jan 19, 2008
07:14:19 PM
2257 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
2258 Church-Key Lift Lock Lager Canada Helles / Dortmunder 3.3

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

12oz draught <br> 5.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on January 18, 2008 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto. The beer was a translucent gold colour with a thin white head that quickly disappeared. The aroma was weakly malty. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, creamy, with medium carbonation. The flavour was a little soapy, some spiciness, a little hoppy bitterness, and some chocolatey aftertaste.

Jan 18, 2008
10:14:18 PM
2259 Unibroue Trois Pistoles Canada Belgian Strong Ale 4.6

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

January 17, 2008<br> Smokeless Joe’s (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 125 John Street)<br> 341ml bottle <br> 9.0% ABV <br> $7.95<br> I've been trying to get a hold of this for a while but it has been rather elusive. The beer poured a dark brown, with a thick creamy tan coloured head that lingered a few minutes. The aroma was sweet malt, some yeast, some dark fruit, and some spices. The mouthfeel was creamy, full-bodied, with high carbonation. The flavour was malty, sweet, yeasty...with a little licorice.

Apr 16, 2022
02:55:10 PM
2260 Church-Key Holy Smoke Canada Smoked Ale 3.2

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

341ml <br> 6.25% ABV <br> I tried this beer on January 17, 2008 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto. The beer is a dark brown colour with a creamy tan coloured head. The aroma is malty, with some caramel and smoke. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied, with a high amount of carbonation. The flavour was smokey malt, and some sourness.

Jan 17, 2008
10:19:17 PM
2261 La Trappe Tripel / Koningshoeven Tripel Netherlands Abbey Tripel 4.4

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

10oz draught <br> 8.0% ABV <br> Smokeless Joe's (Old Location - Toronto, Ontario, Canada) <br> January 17, 2008 <br> The beer poured a dark translucent golden brown with a thin tan head. The aroma consisted of sweet malt and vanilla. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied with medium carbonation. The flavour was sweet malt, plums, a little caramel, and a little vanilla.

Jan 17, 2008
10:02:17 PM
2262 McEwans Scotch Ale United Kingdom Scottish Ale 3.4

Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 6

355ml bottle <br> 8.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on January 11, 2008 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto. The beer poured a dark brown colour with a creamy tan coloured head. The aroma was rather weak with some fruity hints. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with mild carbonation. The flavour had some malt taste up front with some grass and maple flavourings added to the mix.

Jan 11, 2008
09:15:11 PM
2263 Church-Key Decadent Chocolate Porter Canada Porter 4.0

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

20oz draught <Br> 8.0% ABV <BR> The 8.0% ABV was clearly written on the keg. I tried this beer on January 11, 2008 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto. The beer poured a brownish black with a finger thick tannish creamy head. The aroma was a mixture of roasted malts and chocolate. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, creamy, and medium carbonation. The taste was definitely chocolatey. The alcohol, while not tasted, was certainly felt.

Jan 11, 2008
09:10:11 PM
2264 Nickel Brook Uniek Kriek Canada Fruit Beer 3.4

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 7

12oz draught <br> 5.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on January 10, 2008 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto. The beer poured a nice red colour with a creamy, pinkish head. The aroma was slightly hoppy with cherry tones. The mouthfeel was creamy, medium-bodied with high carbonation. The flavour was definitely strong on the sour cherries.

Jan 10, 2008
11:40:10 PM
2265 Church-Key West Coast Ale Canada IPA 4.1

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

341ml bottle <br> 6.5% ABV <br> I tried this beer on January 10, 2008 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto. The beer poured a hazy orange-gold colour with a thin white head. The aroma was very hoppy with perfumy and citrusy tones. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied with medium to high carbonation. The flavour was definitely strong on the hops with a definite grapefruit flavour. A nice bitter finish.

Jan 10, 2008
11:27:10 PM
2266 Holsten Premium Germany Lager 2.1

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

500ml can <br> 5.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on January 4, 2008 after purchasing from the LCBO. The beer poured a translucent metallic gold colour with a generous white head. The aroma was slightly metallic as well, with a little malt character. The mouthfeel was watery with some carbonation. The taste was very grassy. Too grassy for my liking.

Jan 5, 2008
12:12:05 PM
2267 Holsten Festbock Germany Bock 3.5

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

500ml can <br> 7.0% ABV <br> I tried this beer on January 3, 2008 after purchasing from a Toronto LCBO outlet. The beer poured a translucent dark brown colour with a thin tan coloured head. The aroma was malty with some sweet and spicy tones. The mouthfeel was medium bodied with high carbonation. The flavour was dry, malty, a bit spicy, and a little hoppy finish.

Jan 3, 2008
11:49:03 PM
2268 Carling Lager Canada Pale Lager 1.9

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

473ml can <br> 4.9% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> December 31, 2007 <br> The beer poured a very translucent pale gold colour with a huge fluffy white head that was gone quickly. The aroma was very grainy/grassy. The mouthfeel was fuller than water, and far too carbonated. The flavour was very grainy/grassy too.

Dec 31, 2007
12:12:31 PM
2269 Lakeport Honey Lager Canada Pale Lager 1.6

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 2 | Mouthfeel: 2 | Flavor: 2 | Overall: 2

473ml can <br> 5.0% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> December 30, 2007 <br> This beer pours a beautiful translucent light reddish gold colour with a huge fluffy white head. The aroma was very weak with no discernable notes of anything. The mouthfeel was watery and highly carbonated. The flavour was also very weak. No discernable taste of malt, hops, honey...or even grain. If it wasn't for the frothy head and the words 'beer' and 'biere' on the cand, I would have thought with was coloured water. I'm convinced the $1.75 I paid was $1.74 too much.

Dec 30, 2007
03:27:30 PM
2270 Great Lakes Brewery 666 Devil's Pale Ale Canada American Pale Ale 4.2

Aroma: 10 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

473ml can <br> 6.0% ABV <br> LCBO Outlet #255 (Milton, Ontario, Canada - Main / Bronte)<br> December 30, 2007 <br> $2.50<br> First, allow me to write what is on the side of the can <br> <br> 666 kilograms of malt <br> 6.66 kilograms of hops <br> 66.6 minutes of boiling <br> 6% alc/vol <br> 6.6.06 Date of Conception <br> <br> This beer poured a translucent dark red, it was beautiful. The head was generous, tan in colour, and lasted a few minutes. The aroma was sweet malt, a little hops, and a faint touch of licorice. The mouthfeel is medium-bodied, slightly creamy, and mildly carbonated. The flavour is very hoppy with a lot of juicy citrus notes, and balanced nicely by the caramel notes in the malt.. <br> <br> After my review, through 6 reviews, the beer's score was 3.333, not bad for a "Devil's" Pale Ale

Oct 1, 2021
03:22:31 PM
2271 Gulden Draak Belgium Belgian Strong Ale 4.5

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

330ml bottle <br> 10.5% ABV <br> I tried this beer on December 28, 2007 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto. The white bottle caught my eye. This beer poured a dark murky brown with a generous tan coloured head. The aroma was strongly yeasty with a fruit backdrop, possibly plums or raisins. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, and very champagny. The flavour was malty, yeasty, and slightly sour.

Dec 29, 2007
12:03:29 PM
2272 Rochefort Trappistes 8 Belgium Belgian Strong Ale 4.5

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

330ml bottle <br> 9.2% ABV <br> The beer was clearly marked 9.2% as opposed to 9.3%. I tried this beer on December 28, 2007 at "Smokeless Joe's" in Toronto. The beer poured a dark brown with a huge generous brown head that lasted and lasted. The aroma was very yeasty with some dark fruits and spices. The mouthfeel was full bodied with some mild carbonation. The flavour was very malty followed by some yeasty tones. A very good beer, but not as good as the '10'

Dec 28, 2007
11:52:28 PM
2273 Harviestoun Bitter & Twisted United Kingdom Blonde Ale 3.8

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

550ml bottle <br> 4.2% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> December 24, 2007 <br> The beer poured a translucent orangy-gold with a fluffy white head. The aroma was hoppy with some citrus and spicy tines in the mix. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied with mild carbonation. The flavour is hoppy with some grapefruit and lime flavours mixed in with the spices.

Dec 24, 2007
01:36:24 PM
2274 Scotch Irish John By Imperial Stout Canada Imperial Stout 4.0

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

341ml bottle <br> 6.7% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada) <br> December 24, 2007 <br> The beer poured a coca-cola black with a huge chocolate milk coloured frothy head. The aroma consisted of roasted malts and some chocolate tinges. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied with little carbonation. The flavour was very similar to the 95% Cocoa Lindt chocolate.

Dec 24, 2007
01:00:24 PM
2275 Yankee Jim Ice Bock United States Strong Lager 2.3

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 2 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5

473ml can <br> 6.5% ABV <br> Milton LCBO Outlet #1 (Milton, Ontario, Canada)<br> December 23, 2007<br> The beer poured a translucent gold colour with a generous white fluffy head which quickly disippated after pouring was complete. The aroma was vomit, pure unadulterated vomit. Had I not poured this myself, I don;t think I would have drank it. The mouthfeel was medium bodied, mild carbonation. The taste was better than the aroma. There was a definite hoppy taste. It was a very easy drinking beer, went down well.

Dec 23, 2007
02:06:23 PM