Thursday 27 December 2012

Nøgne Ø Julesnadder

Courtesy of and shared with OKO:
  • Name: Nøgne Ø Julesnadder, 4.5%, Norway
  • Appearance: Dark brown, lots of creamy, light tan head.
  • Aroma: Malt, some dark fruit. Slightly roasted.
  • Taste: Dark malt, roasted. Slight bitterness.
  • Bought: ?, 500 ml, NOK ?.??
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 27/12-2012

Nøgne Ø / Terrapin Imperial Rye Porter

Courtesy of and shared with OKO:
  • Name: Nøgne Ø / Terrapin Imperial Rye Porter, 9%, Norway
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, good amount of tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, chocolate, coffee, roasted.
  • Taste: More dark malt, burnt, some dark fruit. Very good.
  • Bought: ?, 500 ml, NOK ?.??
  • Overall score: 5/6
  • Info: 27/12-2012, BB: 5/6-2016

Fuller’s Brewer’s Reserve Limited Edition No 2 Oak Aged Ale Cognac

Courtesy of and shared with OKO:
  • Name: Fuller’s Brewer’s Reserve Limited Edition No 2 Oak Aged Ale Cognac, 8.2%, England
  • Appearance: Bottle number 18501. Medium brown, some tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark fruit, roasted. Raisins. Malt, wood.
  • Taste: Dark fruit, warming, roasted, oak. Some alcohol.
  • Bought: ?, 500 ml, NOK ?.??
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 27/12-2012, BB: 31/12-2013

Ægir Julebrygg 4.7%

Courtesy of and shared with OKO:
  • Name: Ægir Julebrygg 4.7%, 4.7%, Norway
  • Appearance: Dark brown, cloudy, some tan head.
  • Aroma: Hops, roasted, some fruit.
  • Taste: Dark fruit, dark malt and slightly smoked.
  • Bought: ?, 500 ml, NOK ?.??
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 27/12-2012

Mikkeller Hoppy (Happy) Lovin’ Christmas

Courtesy of and shared with OKO:
  • Name: Mikkeller Hoppy (Happy) Lovin’ Christmas, 7.8%, Denmark
  • Appearance: Light orange, slightly hazy. Light tan head.
  • Aroma: Lots of hops, citrus fruit.
  • Taste: More of the hops, lemon, slight yeast.
  • Bought: ?, 330 ml, NOK ?.??
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 27/12-2012, BB: 6/3-2014

Inderøy Gårdsøl

Courtesy of and shared with OKO:
  • Name: Inderøy Gårdsøl, 4.5%, Norway
  • Appearance: Orange, slightly hazy. Some white head, flat later.
  • Aroma: Apricot, honey, fruits. Some hops.
  • Taste: Fresh. Some fruit and hops.
  • Bought: ?, 500 ml, NOK ?.??
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 27/12-2012, BB: 12/2013

Westmalle Extra

Shared with OKO:
  • Name: Westmalle Extra, 4.8%, Belgium
  • Appearance: Murky yellow, some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Orange, yeast. Hay?
  • Taste: Nice fruit and hops, some malt, but not much.
  • Bought: Bottega Della Birra, 330 ml, €?.??
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 27/12-2012, 46/100, BB: 8/12-2013

Goldstar

A new country, kindly brought back from Israel by Ilya D. Shared with OKO:
  • Name: Goldstar, 4.9%, Israel
  • Appearance: Light brown, clear. Good amount of white head.
  • Aroma: Nice darkish malt, slight fruit.
  • Taste: Good malt, some hops. Quite nice.
  • Bought: Gift, 330 ml, N/A
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 27/12-2012

Cerveza Imperial

A new country, kindly brought back from Costa Rica by Antonio S. Shared with OKO:
  • Name: Cerveza Imperial, 4.6%, Costa Rica
  • Appearance: Light golden, clear. Ok amount of off-white head.
  • Aroma: Malt and hops, yeast, slight citrus.
  • Taste: Nice malt and some hops, watery.
  • Bought: Gift, 350 ml, N/A
  • Overall score: 2/6
  • Info: 27/12-2012, BB: 30/5-2013

St. George Beer

Shared with OKO, new country for him:
  • Name: St. George Beer, 4.5%, Ethiopia
  • Appearance: Yellow light golden, clear. Minimal, white head.
  • Aroma: Sweet, some malt, no hops. Maybe honey.
  • Taste: More sweetness and malt, not much else.
  • Bought: Beer Planet Lowe, 330 ml, CHF 4.00
  • Overall score: 2/6
  • Info: 27/12-2012

Tuesday 25 December 2012

Ringnes Julebokk 2012 (9.0%)

Retried another Christmas classic, Ringnes Julebokk. Added to the 2006 rating.

Wisby Red October

  • Name: Wisby Red October, 6.0%, Sweden
  • Appearance: Light brownish red. Clear. Tiny bit of off-white head.
  • Aroma: Nice fruit, some malt and hops.
  • Taste: Fresh, crisp. Some malt and fruit, quite nice. Tons of hops.
  • Bought: Vinmonopolet, 330 ml, NOK 42.00
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 25/12-2012, BB: 6/8-2013

Sunday 23 December 2012

Mack Arctic Beer

  • Name: Mack Arctic Beer, 4.5%, Norway
  • Appearance: Light golden, clear. Ok amount of white head.
  • Aroma: Some hops and malt, light.
  • Taste: More hops and malt. Refreshing, but quite standard.
  • Bought: Norway, 500 ml, NOK ?.??
  • Overall score: 2/6
  • Info: 23/12-2012

Mack Juleøl 2012 (6.5%)

Retried a Christmas classic, Mack Juleøl. Added to the 2006 rating.

Ringnes Premium Lager

  • Name: Ringnes Premium Lager, 4.6%, Norway
  • Appearance: Dark brown, hint of red. Clear, some light tan head.
  • Aroma: Malt, slightly roasted. Some dark fruit.
  • Taste: Sweet, more malt and fruit. Decent.
  • Bought: Norway, 500 ml, NOK ?.??
  • Overall score: 2/6
  • Info: 23/12-2012

Aass Fatøl

  • Name: Aass Fatøl, 4.7%, Norway
  • Appearance: Very light golden, clear. Little bit of off-white head.
  • Aroma: Some hops and malt, quite light.
  • Taste: Quite smooth hops and malt. Nothing exciting, though.
  • Bought: Oslo Duty Free, 330 ml, NOK ?.??
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 23/12-2012

Saturday 15 December 2012

Carrefour La Charnue Ambrée

  • Name: Carrefour La Charnue Ambrée, 7%, France
  • Appearance: Redish brown, clear. OK amount of off-white head.
  • Aroma: Sweet, fruit, maltiness.
  • Taste: More sweetness, some maltiness. Slight alcohol.
  • Bought: Carrefour, 330 ml, €?.??
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 15/12-2012, BB: 30/8-2013

Friday 14 December 2012

Carrefour La Charnue Blonde

  • Name: Carrefour La Charnue Blonde, 8.5%, France
  • Appearance: Golden orange, clear. OK amount of white head.
  • Aroma: Fruit, some malt and hops.
  • Taste: Malt and fruit, slight alcohol. Pretty good.
  • Bought: Carrefour, 330 ml, €?.??
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 14/12-2012, BB: 30/8-2013

Wednesday 28 November 2012

Robinsons Old Tom With Chocolate

Shared with MG.
  • Name: Robinsons Old Tom With Chocolate, 6.0%, England
  • Appearance: Dark redish brown, clear. Some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Dark chocolate, also some fruits and malt.
  • Taste: More chocolate, but would go better with a stout than an ale. Pretty good, though.
  • Bought: Beer Planet Lowe, 330 ml, CHF 4.50
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 28/11-2012, BB: 06/2013

Ichnusa Birra Speciale

Shared with MG.
  • Name: Ichnusa Birra Speciale, 5.6%, Italy
  • Appearance: Light golden, clear. Tiny bit of white head.
  • Aroma: Lemon, with shy hops and malt in the background.
  • Taste: More lemon and hops. Quite boring.
  • Bought: Beer Planet Lowe, 330 ml, CHF 2.50
  • Overall score: 2/6
  • Info: 28/11-2012, BB: 11/2012

Sunday 25 November 2012

Malheur Dark Brut (Noir)

Shared with MG!
  • Name: Malheur Dark Brut (Noir), 12%, Belgium
  • Appearance: Champagne bottle and cork. Dark brown, clear. Fizzy, shortlived tan head.
  • Aroma: Fruit, malt. Slight alcohol.
  • Taste: Dark malt, fruit, alcohol. Caramel? Complex. Lovely.
  • Bought: Bottega Della Birra, 750 ml, €?.??
  • Overall score: 5/6
  • Info: 25/11-2012, 45/100, BB: 1/4-2013

Saturday 24 November 2012

Saint-Louis La Rousse (Ambrée)

Thanks Florent G!
  • Name: Saint-Louis La Rousse (Ambrée), 5%, France
  • Appearance: Dark amber, clear. Some fizzy off-white head.
  • Aroma: Pretty fruity, then malt
  • Taste: Dark fruit and good amount of malt. Quite nice.
  • Bought: Gift, 330 ml, CHF 0.00
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 24/11-2012, BB: 11/2012

Saint-Louis La Blanche

Thanks Florent G!
  • Name: Saint-Louis La Blanche, 4.6%, France
  • Appearance: Light golde, clear. Bubbles. Little to no head.
  • Aroma: Sweet, caramel. Expected some wheat in there... Some spices.
  • Taste: Wheat, some hops and malt. Slightly watery.
  • Bought: Gift, 330 ml, CHF 0.00
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 24/11-2012, BB: 02/2013

Wednesday 21 November 2012

La Trappe Puur

  • Name: La Trappe Puur, 4.7%, Netherlands
  • Appearance: Light yellow, slightly hazy. Some sediments in bottle. Some white head.
  • Aroma: Fruit, spices. Slight wheat?
  • Taste: Fruit and citrus. Some hops, spices and malt. Nice, lingering aftertaste.
  • Bought: Bottega Della Birra, 330 ml, €?.??
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 21/11-2012, BB: 09/2012

Saturday 17 November 2012

Saint-Louis La Blonde

Thanks Florent G!
  • Name: Saint-Louis La Blonde, 5%, France
  • Appearance: Orange brown, caramel. Clear. Some white head.
  • Aroma: Cereal, floral, some hops. Slight fruit.
  • Taste: Fruits and hops. More cereal. Slightly disappointing.
  • Bought: Gift, 330 ml, CHF 0.00
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 17/11-2012, BB: 10/2012

Friday 16 November 2012

Blanche du Jorat

Courtesy of Vincent R - thanks!
  • Name: Blanche du Jorat, 5.5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Light orange, quite cloudy. Slight white head, fizzy.
  • Aroma: Wheat, citrus, Spices.
  • Taste: More citrus and wheat. Not much aftertaste, though,
  • Bought: Gift, 330 ml, CHF 0.00
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 16/11-2012, BB: 12/2012

Sunday 11 November 2012

Aass Gourmet Pale Ale

  • Name: Aass Gourmet Pale Ale, 4.7%, Norway
  • Appearance: Golden, clear. Some white head.
  • Aroma: Some hops and malt, standard.
  • Taste: Hops and malt, crisp. Slight sweetness.
  • Bought: Kiwi, 500 ml can, NOK ???
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 11/11-2012

Hornbeer Black Magic Woman

  • Name: Hornbeer Black Magic Woman, 10%, Denmark
  • Appearance: On tap at Øltorget. Basically black, with nice lasting dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Very burnt, roasted, coffee. Smoke.
  • Taste: Nice burnt, roasted. Not bitter, nice!
  • Bought: Øltorget, 330 ml, NOK ???
  • Overall score: 5/6
  • Info: 11/11-2012

Friday 26 October 2012

Jorat Joratoise Blonde

Courtesy of Vincent R - thanks!
  • Name: Jorat Joratoise Blonde, 5.0%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Hazy yellow. Lots of bubbles, good amount of white head.
  • Aroma: Fruit and slight yeast.
  • Taste: Good amount of fruit, citrus. Some hops and malt, easy-drinking.
  • Bought: Gift, 330 ml, CHF 0.00
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 26/10-2012, BB: 01/2013

Friday 19 October 2012

Rosengarten Einsiedler Lager

Gift from the Mrs!
  • Name: Rosengarten Einsiedler Lager, 4.8%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Swing-top bottle. Clear, light golden, lots of bubbles. Some white head.
  • Aroma: Malt, hops. Slightly smoked, actually.
  • Taste: Nice malt, good hops. Crisp. Quite good.
  • Drinks of the World (Bern), 580 ml, CHF 3.50
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 19/10-2012, BB: 20/2-2013

Wednesday 3 October 2012

FIX Hellas Dark Premium

  • Name: FIX Hellas Dark Premium, 5.2%, Greece
  • Appearance: Very dark brown. Some light tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, burnt. Coffee.
  • Taste: Dark malt, nice roasted. Some coffee. Wow, a very nice Greek beer. Finally.
  • Bought: Carrefour (Rhodes), 330 ml, €1.26
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 3/10-2012, BB: 28/3-2013

Tuesday 2 October 2012

Zythos Vap

  • Name: Zythos Vap, 5%, Greece
  • Appearance: Golden, clear. Good amount of white head.
  • Aroma: Some grains, but hops and malt also.
  • Taste: Hops and malt, some bitterness in aftertaste.
  • Bought: Carrefour (Rhodes), 330 ml, €0.95
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 2/10-2012, BB: 4/5-2013

Stadelbräu

  • Name: Stadelbräu, 4.8%, Greece
  • Appearance: Golden. White head.
  • Aroma: Grains, cereal. A wild guess would be some hops/malt in there.
  • Taste: Light, watery beer-like liquid. For €0.42 what did I expect?
  • Bought: Carrefour (Rhodes), 330 ml, €0.42
  • Overall score: 2/6
  • Info: 2/10-2012, BB: 31/5-2013

Monday 1 October 2012

Fix Hellas

  • Name: Fix Hellas, 5%, Greece
  • Appearance: Yellow golden, clear. Some white head.
  • Aroma: Grains, cereal. Sweetness.
  • Taste: More grains, sweet. Forgettable.
  • Bought: Carrefour (Rhodes), 500 ml, €0.98
  • Overall score: 2/6
  • Info: 1/10-2012, BB: 8/2-2013

Alfa

  • Name: Alfa, 5%, Greece
  • Appearance: Light golden, clear. Good amount of white head.
  • Aroma: Grains, some malt and hops.
  • Taste: More grains, slight sweetness. Some hops and malt. Not too bad.
  • Bought: Carrefour (Rhodes), 500 ml, €1.10
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 1/10-2012, BB: 4/2013

Friday 28 September 2012

Magnus Magister Premium Lager

  • Name: Magnus Magister Premium Lager, 4.9%, Greece
  • Appearance: Faded golden. Clear. Ok amount of white head.
  • Aroma: Grains, fragments of hops/malt.
  • Taste: Grains again. Slightly watery, but some hops/malt playing hide-and-seek.
  • Bought: Hotel mini-market, 500 ml, €1.00
  • Overall score: 2/6
  • Info: 28/9-2012, BB: 04/2013

Sunday 23 September 2012

Sudwerk Pacific Pioneer Porter

Gift from the Mrs!
  • Name: Sudwerk Pacific Pioneer Porter, 6.0%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, clear. Slight fizz. Some tan head, but not much.
  • Aroma: Roasted, coffee. Dark malt in abundance.
  • Taste: Lots of dark malt, slightly roasted. Coffee? Some dark fruit.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 500 ml, CHF 5.40
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 23/9-2012, BB: 5/8-2013

Saturday 22 September 2012

Adler Fridolin-Kundert Bräu Spezialbier Dunkel

  • Name: Adler Fridolin-Kundert Bräu Spezialbier Dunkel, 5.0%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Darkish brown, clear. Ok amount of off-white head.
  • Aroma: Nice, dark malt. Slight metal.
  • Taste: Nice malt, caramel? Smooth.
  • Bought: Brasserie Federal, 290 ml, CHF 4.80
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 22/9-2012, BB: 3/1-2013

Halden Gut Lager

  • Name: Halden Gut Lager, 4.8%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Clear golden, nice fizz. Good amount of white head.
  • Aroma: Hops and malt, crisp.
  • Taste: Refreshing. Good hops/malt balance.
  • Bought: Brasserie Federal, 300 ml draft, CHF 4.40
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 22/9-2012

Wednesday 19 September 2012

Le Cencie La Ghenga

Thanks Davide M!
  • Name: Le Cencie La Ghenga, 6.5%, Italy
  • Appearance: Orange brown, hazy. Enormous amounts of creamy off-white head. Maybe a bit too much.
  • Aroma: Orange, hops and slightly metallic.
  • Taste: Slight fruit/citrus and ok hops. Slight tartness.
  • Bought: Gift, 750 ml, €0.00
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 19/9-2012, BB: 03/2013

Tuesday 11 September 2012

Trois Dames La Pasionaria Double IPA

  • Name: Trois Dames La Pasionaria Double IPA, 9%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Orange amber, clear. Some white head, but not too much.
  • Aroma: Fruit and some hops. Sweet.
  • Taste: Lots of fruit, sweetness. Some hops, but slightly muted.
  • Bought: ?, 330 ml, CHF ?.??
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 11/9-2012, BB: 30/4-2012

Monday 3 September 2012

Flying Dog Doggie Style Classic Pale Ale

  • Name: Flying Dog Doggie Style Classic Pale Ale, 5.5%, United States
  • Appearance: Orange amber, slightly hazy. Good amount of white head.
  • Aroma: Fruit, citrus, hops.
  • Taste: Lots of hops, some citrus. Standard.
  • Bought: Halle aux Boissons, 355 ml, CHF 1.00
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 3/9-2012, BB: 17/4-2012

Friday 31 August 2012

Flying Dog Old Scratch Amber Lager

  • Name: Flying Dog Old Scratch Amber Lager, 5.5%, United States
  • Appearance: Amber brown, tiny bit hazy. Slight off-white head.
  • Aroma: Some malt and sweetness.
  • Taste: Again, more malt and sweetness. Quite nice, but nothing outstanding.
  • Bought: Halle aux Boissons, 355 ml, CHF 1.00
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 31/8-2012, BB: 21/4-2012

Saturday 25 August 2012

Bažant Radler Citrón

Thanks Pascal - new country!
  • Name: Bažant Radler Citrón, 2%, Slovak Republic
  • Appearance: Light yellow, hazy. Some white head.
  • Aroma: Just lemon, really. Some sweetness.
  • Taste: Not sure anything other than lemon. Are you sure this is a beer?
  • Bought: Gift, 500 ml can, CHF 0.00
  • Overall score: 2/6
  • Info: 25/8-2012

Friday 24 August 2012

Bière des Zähringen Lager

A new Fribourg brewery!
  • Name: Bière des Zähringen Lager, 4.8%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Pale golden yellow, clear. Some white head.
  • Aroma: Grains, hops. Tiny bit of malt.
  • Taste: More hops and grains. Fresh.
  • Bought: Marche Gaillard, 330 ml, CHF 1.50
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 24/8-2012

Thursday 23 August 2012

Uberach Sidonie

Thanks Julien C!
  • Name: Uberach Sidonie, 5.2%, France
  • Appearance: Orange red, clear. Flat, no head at all.
  • Aroma: Spices, malt, berries. When hot with much more spices.
  • Taste: When cold the flatness of it is not that appealing, but lots of fruit/berries and spices. Nicer when hot. Quite nice.
  • Bought: Gift, 500 ml, €0.00
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 23/8-2012, BBE: 10/4-2013

Friday 17 August 2012

Uberach Juliette

Thanks Julien C!
  • Name: Uberach Juliette, 4.8%, France
  • Appearance: Pale orange, slightly hazy. Lots of bubbles. Some off-white head, but not much.
  • Aroma: Sweet fruit. Peach? Mango? Pineapple? 
  • Taste: More sweet fruit, hint of malt. Nice.
  • Bought: Gift, 500 ml, €0.00
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 17/8-2012, BB: 26/7-2013

Saturday 11 August 2012

Uberach Doigt de Dieu

Thanks Julien C!
  • Name: Uberach Doigt de Dieu, 4.8%, France
  • Appearance: Chestnut brown, clear. Fizzy, little bit of white head.. Some sediments left in the bottle.
  • Aroma: Some tartness or sourness. Other than that, some fruit.
  • Taste: More of the same tartness/sourness and fruit. Aftertaste not nice.
  • Bought: Gift, 500 ml, €0.00
  • Overall score: 2/6
  • Info: 11/8-2012, BB: 30/7-2013

Friday 10 August 2012

Orso Verde Nubia

Gift from the owner of Bottega della Birra!
  • Name: Orso Verde Nubia, 6.2%, Italy
  • Appearance: Dark brown, almost black. Nice, tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, coffee, chocolate.
  • Taste: More dark malt. Some dark fruit. Coffee. Nice aftertaste.
  • Bought: Bottega della Birra, 500 ml, €0.00
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 10/8-2012, BB: 31/10-12

Friday 3 August 2012

Verhaeghe Barbe Rouge

  • Name: Verhaeghe Barbe Rouge, 8.0%, Belgium
  • Appearance: Medium brown, fizzy. Good amount of creamy, light tan head.
  • Aroma: Some fruit and caramel. Slightly metallic.
  • Taste:  Malt, caramel. Some fruit, and slight hint of sourness.
  • Bought: Halle aux Boissons, 330 ml, CHF 1.00
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 3/8-2012, BB: 21/4-12

Friday 20 July 2012

Mahou Negra

  • Name: Mahou Negra, 5.5%, Spain
  • Appearance: Dark brown, clear. Some dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted.
  • Taste: Dark malt, sweetness. Slightly roasted. Some bitterness in aftertaste.
  • Bought: El Corte Ingles, 330 ml, €?.??
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 20/7-2012, BB: 28/6-13

Sunday 8 July 2012

Guinness Special Export (Belgian version)

Shared with MG:
  • Name: Guinness Special Export (Belgian version), 8%, Ireland
  • Appearance: Basically black, nice creamy tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, coffee, chocolate, burnt and roasted.
  • Taste: More dark malt, roasted, burnt. Slight bitterness and alcohol.
  • Bought: Halle aux Boissons, 330 ml, CHF 2.70
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 8/7-2012, BB: 3/5-2013

Saturday 30 June 2012

Sagra Bohio

Shared with OKO:
  • Name: Sagra Bohio, 10.4%, Spain
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, basically black. Dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, chocolate. Leather?
  • Taste: Very dark malt, coffee, chocolate. Nice.
  • Bought: El Corte Ingles, 330 ml, €?.??
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 30/6-2012

Legado de Yuste

Shared with OKO:
  • Name: Legado de Yuste, 6.5%, Spain
  • Appearance: Deep brown, clear. Some off-tan head.
  • Aroma: Malt and caramel.
  • Taste: More malt, some fruit and sweetness.
  • Bought: El Corte Ingles, 330 ml, €?.??
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 30/6-2012

Sagra Roja

Shared with OKO:
  • Name: Sagra Roja, 6.1%, Spain
  • Appearance: Dark redish brown, clear. Some light tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, prunes.
  • Taste: More dark malt, quite sweet. Slightly roasted?
  • Bought: El Corte Ingles, 330 ml, €?.??
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 30/6-2012

DAB Export

Shared with OKO:
  • Name: DAB Export, 5%, Germany
  • Appearance: Golden, some white head.
  • Aroma: Malt and hops. Normal.
  • Taste: Malt and hops, Little else.
  • Bought: El Corte Ingles, 330 ml, €?.??
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 30/6-2012, 219/300

La Cibeles Rubia

Shared with OKO:
  • Name: La Cibeles Rubia, 4.5%, Spain
  • Appearance: Orange golden, cloudy. Some sediments. Small off-white head.
  • Aroma: Nice fruit, nectarine.
  • Taste: More fruits, some citrus.
  • Bought: El Corte Ingles, 330 ml, €?.??
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 30/6-2012

Ambar Pale Ale 1900

Shared with OKO:
  • Name: Ambar Pale Ale 1900, 4.8%, Spain
  • Appearance: Golden, clear. Very little head.
  • Aroma: Malt, grains. Straw.
  • Taste: Malt, some hops. Watery. Standard.
  • Bought: El Corte Ingles, 330 ml, €?.??
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 30/6-2012

Wednesday 27 June 2012

Weiss Damm

  • Name: Weiss Damm, 4.8%, Spain
  • Appearance: Orange golden, cloudy. Lots of off-white head.
  • Aroma: Wheat, orange, lemon.
  • Taste: More wheat, fruit. Quite nice.
  • Bought: El Corte Ingles, 330 ml, €?.??
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 27/6-2012

A.K. Damm

  • Name: A.K. Damm, 4.8%, Spain
  • Appearance: Clear, golden. Half centimetre of white, slightly creamy head.
  • Aroma: Smooth malt and some hops. Slight metal.
  • Taste: Quite standard hops and malt. A bit watery.
  • Bought: El Corte Ingles, 330 ml, €?.??
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 27/6-2012

Pacifico Clara

  • Name: Pacifico Clara, 4.5%, Mexico
  • Appearance: Light yellow golden, clear. Ok amount of white head.
  • Aroma: Hops, grains. Sweetness.
  • Taste: Fizzy, light hops and slight malt. Shortlived aftertaste.
  • Bought: El Corte Ingles, 355 ml, €?.??
  • Overall score: 2/6
  • Info: 27/6-2012

Saturday 23 June 2012

San Miguel Selecta XV

  • Name: San Miguel Selecta XV, 6.2%, Spain
  • Appearance: Caramel, clear. Some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Grains, some malt. Toffee?
  • Taste: More malt, slight sweetness. Not the best of aftertastes.
  • Bought: El Corte Ingles, 330 ml, €?.??
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 23/6-2012

Monday 28 May 2012

Theresianer Vienna

  • Name: Theresianer Vienna, 5.3%, Italy
  • Appearance: Chestnut brown, little head..
  • Aroma: Nutty, a bit of smoke. Some fruit. Chestnuts?
  • Taste: Malt, nuts, slight fruit. Short aftertaste.
  • Bought: Oslo bar, 330 ml, NOK ?
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 28/5-2012

Saturday 5 May 2012

Rathaus Weizenbier

  • Name: Rathaus Weizenbier, 5.2%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Cloudy orange brown, good amount of creamy head.
  • Aroma: Wheat, clementines. Slight lemon.
  • Taste: Wheat, quite smooth. Citrus fruit, nice.
  • Bought: Brewpub, 300 ml, CHF 6.60
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 5/5-2012

Friday 4 May 2012

Bavaria 8.6 Special Blond Beer

Gift from the Mrs:
  • Name: Bavaria 8.6 Special Blond Beer, 7.9%, Netherlands
  • Appearance: Clear golden, alright amount of off-white head. Slightly fizzy.
  • Aroma: Malt and grains, nothing to get excited about.
  • Taste: Crisp, more malt than hops. Feels a bit oily. Slight alcohol. Standard.
  • Bought: Gift, 650 ml, €?.??
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 4/5-2012

Monday 23 April 2012

Tallgrass Oasis Ale

  • Name: Tallgrass Oasis Ale, 7.2%, United States
  • Appearance: Chestnut brown. Good amount of  light tan head. Creamy.
  • Aroma: Some fruit and malt. But the hops are a-coming.
  • Taste: Alcohol, more hops. Some fruit.
  • Bought: American Tap Room, 1 pint can, $7.00
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 23/4-2012

Dominion Oak Barrel Stout

  • Name: Dominion Oak Barrel Stout, 5.2%, United States
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, good amount of tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, chocolate. Some dark malt and slightly roasted.
  • Taste: Nice dark malt, very smooth. Slight coffee and roasted.
  • Bought: American Tap Room, 355ml bottle, $7.00
  • Overall score: 5/6
  • Info: 23/4-2012

Bell's Two Hearted Ale

  • Name: Bell's Two Hearted Ale, 7%, United States
  • Appearance: Orange golden, hazy. Some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Fruit, hops. Then some more hops. Floral.
  • Taste: Some fruit, lots and lots of hops. Disappointing. Sorry guys.
  • Bought: American Tap Room, draft, $7.00
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 23/4-2012

Saturday 21 April 2012

Dansk Mjød Vikingernes Mjød

  • Name: Dansk Mjød Vikingernes Mjød, 19%, Denmark
  • Appearance: Very hazy orange. Flat.
  • Aroma: Sweet, reminds me of dark port wine.
  • Taste: Strong, warming. Sweet, fermented fruit.
  • Bought: The Ginger Man, 118 ml, $?.??
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 21/4-2012

Tommyknocker Cocoa Porter Winter Warmer

  • Name: Tommyknocker Cocoa Porter Winter Warmer, 5.7%, United States
  • Appearance: Very dark brown. Some dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, chocolate. Roasted.
  • Taste: Malt, but less than expected. Fermented something, odd. Chocolate in aftertaste.
  • Bought: The Ginger Man, 133 ml, $3.25
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 21/4-2012

Stoudts Old Abominable

  • Name: Stoudts Old Abominable, 8.5%, United States
  • Appearance: Chestnut brown, clear. Off-white head.
  • Aroma: Vinous, toffee. Sweet. Some fruit.
  • Taste: Some alcohol, dry, vinous. Some fruit. Slightly disappointing.
  • Bought: The Ginger Man, 133 ml, $3.25
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 21/4-2012

Smuttynose Old Brown Dog

  • Name: Smuttynose Old Brown Dog, 5.7%, United States
  • Appearance: Redish brown, clear. Some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Malt, nutty. Slight fruit.
  • Taste: Very smooth, malt, nutty. Caramel. Quite sweet.
  • Bought: The Ginger Man, 133 ml, $3.25
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 21/4-2012

Bronx Pale Ale

  • Name: Bronx Pale Ale, 6.3%, United States
  • Appearance: Orange brown, slightly hazy. Good amount of off-white head.
  • Aroma: Fruit and hops.
  • Taste: Hops, fruit, quite dry. Bitter aftertaste.
  • Bought: The Ginger Man, 133 ml, $3.25
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 21/4-2012

Ölvisholt Lava

A new country!
  • Name: Ölvisholt Lava, 9.4%, Iceland
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, good amount of dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Vary dark malt, dark cherries, roasted. Toasted nuts.
  • Taste: Burnt, toasted. Leather, coffee, and heaps of malt. Very nice.
  • Bought: The Ginger Man, 500 ml, $15.00
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 21/4-2012

Thursday 19 April 2012

Lost Rhino Face Plant IPA

  • Name: Lost Rhino Face Plant IPA, 6.2%, United States
  • Appearance: Orange, translucent? Quite hazy. Some white head.
  • Aroma: Buckets of hops, some fruit.
  • Taste: Quite a bit of hops there, but nice. Some fruit and maybe some malt. Nice.
  • Bought: Restaurant, draft, $5.50
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 19/4-2012

Samuel Adams Summer Ale

  • Name: Samuel Adams Summer Ale, x%, United States
  • Appearance: Quite hazy orange, some white head.
  • Aroma: Slight lemon, fruit, wheat, sweetness.
  • Taste: Citrus fruit, some wheat, sweet. Surprisingly nice.
  • Bought: Restaurant, draft, $5.50
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 19/4-2012

Wednesday 18 April 2012

Lagunitas Maximus

Shared with David A:
  • Name: Lagunitas Maximus, 8.2%, United States
  • Appearance: Orange golden brown, clear, some white head.
  • Aroma: Lots of fruit, not much hops.
  • Taste: Hops, quite sweet, some fruit.
  • Bought: American Tap Room, 650 ml, $18.00
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 18/4-2012

Brooklyn Local 1

Shared with David A:
  • Name: Brooklyn Local 1, 9%, United States
  • Appearance: Orange golden, quite cloudy. Lots of white head.
  • Aroma: Lots of fruit, some malt. Sweetness.
  • Taste: Nice fruit, hops and malt. More sweetness.
  • Bought: American Tap Room, 750 ml, $26.00
  • Overall score: 5/6
  • Info: 18/4-2012

Tuesday 17 April 2012

Magic Hat #9

  • Name: Magic Hat #9, 5.1%, United States
  • Appearance: Light golden brown, clear. Some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Quite standard blend of hops and malt.
  • Taste: Smooth malt and slight sweetness. Slightly roasted? Some bitterness in aftertaste.
  • Bought: American Tap Room, draft, $6.50
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 17/4-2012

Victory Prima Pils

  • Name: Victory Prima Pils, 5.3%, United States
  • Appearance: Orange golden, clear. Small amount of white head.
  • Aroma: Hops, fruit, hidden malts.
  • Taste: Sharp hops, citric, Lots of bitterness.
  • Bought: American Tap Room, draft, $6.50
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 17/4-2012

Stone Oaked Arrogant Bastard Ale

  • Name: Stone Oaked Arrogant Bastard Ale, 7.2%, United States
  • Appearance: Dark brown, clear. Some light tan head.
  • Aroma: Malt, smoke, must be the oak.
  • Taste: Burnt, malt, a bit of bitterness. Not sure the oaking adds much.
  • Bought: American Tap Room, 355 ml, $8.00
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 17/4-2012

Monday 16 April 2012

Lagunitas Pils

  • Name: Lagunitas Pils, 6.4%, United States
  • Appearance: Golden, clear. Some white head.
  • Aroma: Hops, malt, but also some fruit.
  • Taste: Nice and crisp, good hops/malt balance.
  • Bought: American Tap Room, 355 ml, $6.00
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 16/4-2012

Heavy Seas Loose Cannon Hop3

  • Name: Heavy Seas Loose Cannon Hop3, 7.25%, United States
  • Appearance: Golden brown, clear. Nice off-white head.
  • Aroma: Fruit, citrus. Flowers? Heaps of hops.
  • Taste: More fruit, malt and hops. Quite nice.
  • Bought: American Tap Room, draft, $7.00
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 16/4-2012

Sunday 8 April 2012

Banks’s Bitter

  • Name: Banks’s Bitter, 3.8%, England
  • Appearance: Nice, clear brown. Some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Malt, slightly roasted. Sweetness.
  • Taste: More malt, nice and smooth. Slight bitterness.
  • Bought: Tesco, 500 ml, £?.??
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 8/4-2012, BB: 31/3-2013

Castle Rock Elsie Mo

  • Name: Castle Rock Elsie Mo, 5.0%, England
  • Appearance: Batch 2813, nice label. Yellow golden. Slightly hazy, some white head.
  • Aroma: Hops, flowers, fruit.
  • Taste: Lots of hops - too much bitterness? Fruit, citrus.
  • Bought: Tesco, 500 ml, £?.??
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 8/4-2012, 41/300M, BB: 28/2-2013

Saturday 7 April 2012

Thwaites Old Dan

  • Name: Thwaites Old Dan, 7.4%, England
  • Appearance: Chestnut brown, clear. Some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Malt, slightly vinous. Nutty.
  • Taste: Vinous, malt. Some alcohol. Caramel.
  • Bought: Tesco, 330 ml, £?.??
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 7/4-2012

Friday 6 April 2012

Brains Original Stout

  • Name: Brains Original Stout, 4.1%, Wales
  • Appearance: Very dark brown. Nice tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, burnt, coffee. Some dark fruit.
  • Taste: More coffee, burnt, roasted. Chocolate.
  • Bought: Tesco, 500 ml, £?.??
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 6/4-2012, BB: 28/2-12

Fuller's Mighty Atom

  • Name: Fuller's Mighty Atom, 2.8%, England
  • Appearance: Light bronze. Clear. Very little head.
  • Aroma: Caramel, nutty, malt.
  • Taste: More malt and nuttiness. A bit boring.
  • Bought: Tesco, 500 ml, £?.??
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 6/4-2012, BB: 9/7-2012

Friday 16 March 2012

Mastri Birrai Umbri Cotta 74

Final part of the 3-pack:
  • Name: Mastri Birrai Umbri Cotta 74, 6%, Italy
  • Appearance: Dark redish brown. Clear. Some fizzy light tan head.
  • Aroma: Lots of dark malt. Some dark fruit. Prunes.
  • Taste: More nice dark malt. Slight fruit. Nice.
  • Bought: Manor, 750 ml, CHF 10.00
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 16/3-2012, BB: 20.02.13

Monday 5 March 2012

Mastri Birrai Umbri Cotta 37

Part of 3-pack.
  • Name: Mastri Birrai Umbri Cotta 37, 5.5%, Italy
  • Appearance: Golden orange, slightly hazy. Some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Lots of fruit and citrus. Some malt.
  • Taste: More malt in the flavour, but fruit still there. Some hops. Quite nice.
  • Bought: Manor, 750 ml, CHF 10.00
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 5/3-2012, BB: 06.02.2013

Saturday 25 February 2012

Freiburger Biermanufaktur La Patriote

  • Name: Freiburger Biermanufaktur La Patriote, 5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Light golden, clear. Lots of nice bubbles and good amount of white, quite creamy head.
  • Aroma: Flowers and slight citrus, some hops and malt. Nice. Toffee?
  • Taste: More flowers and toffee. Very smooth, but still some good aftertaste there.
  • Bought: Brewery, 330 ml, CHF 0.00 (Borrowed...)
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 25/2-2012, BB: 13.07.2012

Saturday 11 February 2012

Brasserie du Chauve L’Hivernale

  • Name: Brasserie du Chauve L’Hivernale, 5.2%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Batch 061211/001. Chestnut brown. Clear, but a little bit of sediments. OK amount of off-white head.
  • Aroma: Dark fruit, slightly vinous. Some malt as well.
  • Taste: Nice, dark malt and some fruit. Smooth and easy-drinking.
  • Bought: Fribourg market, 300 ml, CHF 4.50
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 11/2-2012

Friday 3 February 2012

Mastri Birrai Umbri Cotta 21

Part of 3-pack.
  • Name: Mastri Birrai Umbri Cotta 21, 5%, Italy
  • Appearance: Orange light brown, murky. OK amount of white head.
  • Aroma: Good amount of fruit, some hops and malt Slight spices.
  • Taste: Nice hops, malt and fruit balance. Slight citrus.
  • Bought: Manor, 750 ml, CHF 10.00
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 3/2-2012

Sunday 15 January 2012

Burgdorfer Aemme

  • Name: Burgdorfer Aemme, 5.3%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Red-ish brown, clear. Just a little bit of off-white head.
  • Aroma: Malt, caramel, slightly roasted. Quite nice.
  • Taste: More malt, slight fruit. Caramel, roasted. It grows on you...
  • Bought: ?, 500 ml, CHF ?.??
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 15/1-2012

Freiburger Biermanufaktur Franziskus #30

I retried the Franziskus (again), batch 30, and put the tasting notes in the original posting.

Monday 9 January 2012

Trois Dames Ale de Noël [Winter Ale]

  • Name: Trois Dames Ale de Noël [Winter Ale], 7.2%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Dark dark brown, hint of red. Some tan head.
  • Aroma: Prunes, cinnamon, chocolate. Christmas.
  • Taste: Chocolate, malt, slight coffee, more spices. Again, tastes like Christmas. Hides the alcohol well.
  • Bought: Gruyeres shop, 330 ml, CHF 4.50
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 9/1-2012