Thursday 19 November 2009

BFM Abbaye de Saint Bon-Chien 2007

  • Name: BFM Abbaye de Saint Bon-Chien 2007, 11%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Very hazy, light brown. Almost no head.
  • Aroma: Sour fruit, and some alcohol.
  • Taste: Very sour, alcohol. Cherry and fruit. Not my style.
  • Bought: Au Grain d'Orge, 750 ml, CHF 16.50
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 19/11-2009

Monday 16 November 2009

La Sierrvoise Rousse

  • Name: La Sierrvoise Rousse, 5.5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: No 47. Hazy brownish red. Tiny amount of head.
  • Aroma: Ripe fruit, malt. Slightly roasted.
  • Taste: Lots of malt, still smooth. Some bitterness.
  • Bought: Wine Universe, 250 ml, CHF 3.70
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 16/11-2009

Saturday 14 November 2009

George Gale Seafarers Ale

  • Name: George Gale Seafarers Ale, 4.2%, England
  • Appearance: Golden brown. Some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Malt and caramel. Wet grass.
  • Taste: Malt and hoppy. Longlasting bitter aftertaste.
  • Bought: Sainsbury's, 500 ml, £?.??
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 14/11-2009

La Sierrvoise Blanche

  • Name: La Sierrvoise Blanche, 5.4%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: No 114. Pale greyish yellow. Quite hazy. Some white head.
  • Aroma: Some lemon and hops. Hint of yeast.
  • Taste: Nice balance of hops and citrus. Nice aftertaste.
  • Bought: Wine Universe, 250 ml, CHF 3.70
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 14/11-2009

Friday 13 November 2009

Courage Directors

  • Name: Courage Directors, 4.8%, England
  • Appearance: Orange brown, clear. Some shortlived off-white head.
  • Aroma: Standard bitter: hops and malt. Some fruit?
  • Taste: Fresh. Nice malt and hops. Dry. Aftertaste slight bitterness.
  • Bought: Sainsbury's, 500 ml, £1.72
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 13/11-2009

Wednesday 11 November 2009

La Sierrvoise La Claire

  • Name: La Sierrvoise La Claire, 5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: No 43. Hazy pale yellow. Basically no head.
  • Aroma: Pleasant citrus fruit, some hops.
  • Taste: Hops and some lemon and yeast. Not much aftertaste.
  • Bought: Wine Universe, 250 ml, CHF 3.70
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 11/11-2009

Monday 9 November 2009

Morland Hen's Tooth

  • Name: Morland Hen's Tooth, 6.5%, England
  • Appearance: Redish brown, clear. Lots of light brown head.
  • Aroma: Mostly malt, some fruit.
  • Taste: Juicy malt, good amount of hops. Nice, lasting bitterness.
  • Bought: Sainsbury's, 500 ml, £1.89
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 9/11-2009, 31/300M

Sunday 8 November 2009

BFM Cuvée du 10ème 1/2

  • Name: BFM Cuvée du 10ème 1/2, 6%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Cloudy brown. Some off-white head. Lots of sediments.
  • Aroma: Fruit. Slight bitterness.
  • Taste: Quite bitter. Some nice fruit. On the sour side. Aftertaste too bitter.
  • Bought: Au Grain d'Orge, 750 ml, CHF 14.50
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 8/11-2009