Friday 31 August 2018

Basqueland Alvin

  • Name: Basqueland Alvin, 10.5%, Spain
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, close to black. Nice, dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, coffee, roasted. Some vanilla.
  • Taste: Very dark malt, roasted, nice coffee notes and vanilla. Enjoyable!
  • Bought: Trade with teddybeer - thanks!, 330 ml
  • Score: 3.9 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 31/8-2018, BB: ??/??-????

Brasse-Mortier la Noiraude Imperial Stout

New CH brewery:
  • Name: Brasse-Mortier la Noiraude Imperial Stout, 7.5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Good amount of tan head.
  • Aroma: Some dark malt. Burnt, but not in a nice way.
  • Taste: Dark malt, medicinal. Off flavours. Something must have gone wrong.
  • Bought: MrBeer.ch, 330 ml, CHF 4.80
  • Score: 1.5 (Aroma 3/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 3/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 5/20)
  • Info: 31/8-2018, BB: 9/12-2018

Cerbère La Succube

New CH brewery:
  • Name: Cerbère La Succube, 5.5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Dark amber, clear. Some tan head.
  • Aroma: Ripe fruits, some light malt. Very little hops.
  • Taste: Ripe fruits, some light malt. Low bitterness, a bit flat. IPA, really?
  • Bought: DrMousse.ch, 330 ml, CHF 5.10
  • Score: 2.7 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
  • Info: 31/8-2018, BB: 31/12-2018

Saturday 25 August 2018

Põhjala Cellar Series - Mel Gibson

Scottish Ale #10 (again*):
  • Name: Põhjala Cellar Series - Mel Gibson, 12.2%, Estonia
  • Appearance: Very dark brown. Minimal head.
  • Aroma: Dark fruits. Roasted, slight barrel. Vinous.
  • Taste: Dark fruits, some alcohol, vinous. Dark malt, wood, light barrel. Warming.
  • Bought: Wittich, 330 ml, CHF 12.00
  • Score: 3.8 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 25/8-2018, BB: 16/1-2020
* Since one of the Norwegian ones had its style changed on Ratebeer

BrauStation Sursee Schnellzug

New CH brewery:
  • Name: BrauStation Sursee Schnellzug, 5.6%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Pale yellow, hazy. Good amount of of creamy white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, pale malt, light hops.
  • Taste: Light malt, some light hops. Light fruits. Smooth.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Luzern), 330 ml, CHF 3.90
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 25/8-2018, BB: 4/12-2018

Friday 24 August 2018

Störtebeker Nordik Porter

Eisbock #10:
  • Name: Störtebeker Nordik Porter, 9.1%, Germany
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Some dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark fruits, malt, sweetness. Some chocolate.
  • Taste: Dark ripe fruits, sweetness, malt, some chocolate. Hides alcohol very well.
  • Bought: Wittich, 330 ml, CHF 4.20
  • Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 24/8-2018, BB: 12/9-2019

Hopfengut No. 20 Sud Eins

New brewery:
  • Name: Hopfengut No. 20 Sud Eins, 5.9%, Germany
  • Appearance: Dark orange golden, hazy. Huge amount of creamy off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light hops, metallic. Light fruits.
  • Taste: Light fruits, exotic fruits, clear hops. Slight maltiness. Lingering bitterness.
  • Bought: BierSouvenir (Füssen), 330 ml, €8.95
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 24/8-2018, BB: 22/10-2018

Sunday 19 August 2018

Voss Kveika Rugøl

New brewery:
  • Name: Voss Kveika Rugøl, 7%, Norway
  • Appearance: Dark amber, slightly hazy. Some light tan head.
  • Aroma: Malt, forest, medium fruits. Farm.
  • Taste: Malt, forest, juniper. Farm. Interesting. Some herbs.
  • Bought: Vinmonopolet (Metro), 330 ml, NOK 60.30
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 19/8-2018, BB: 8/3-2020

Austmann Cocoa Crimson

Norway #150:
  • Name: Austmann Cocoa Crimson, 7.5%, Norway
  • Appearance: Very dark brown. Clear. Good, tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, caramel sweetness. Dark chocolate.
  • Taste: Dark malt, roasted, caramel sweetness. Chocolate and cocoa.
  • Bought: OSL Tax Free (Oslo), 330 ml, NOK ??.??
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 19/8-2018, BB: ??/??-????

Saturday 18 August 2018

Graff Red Head Red Ale

  • Name: Graff Red Head Red Ale, 6.0%, Norway
  • Appearance: Dark brown, hint of red. Good amount of light tan head.
  • Aroma: Light malt, red fruits.
  • Taste: Medium malt, earthy. Red fruits.
  • Bought: The Edge (Tromsø), 330 ml, NOK 120.00
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 18/8-2018, BB: 31/1-2019

Graff Dead Cat Double IPA

  • Name: Graff Dead Cat Double IPA, 8.0%, Norway
  • Appearance: Hazy golden, small white head.
  • Aroma: Nice hops, good fruits. Grapefruit and other fruits.
  • Taste: Clean hops, lots of nice fruits. Smooth.
  • Bought: The Edge (Tromsø), 330 ml, NOK 125.00
  • Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 18/8-2018, BB: 28/2-2019

Graff Reformator

  • Name: Graff Reformator, 8.8%, Norway
  • Appearance: 2017 version. Dark brown, near black. Some tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, quite roasted.
  • Taste: Dark malt, nicely roasted. Sweetness. Slight alcohol.
  • Bought: The Edge (Tromsø), 330 ml, NOK 130.00
  • Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 18/8-2018, BB: ??/??-????

Cervisiam S'Morbidly Obese

Rating #2600, new brewery:
  • Name: Cervisiam S'Morbidly Obese, 10%, Norway
  • Appearance: Very dark brown. Small dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, coffee, vanilla, roasted.
  • Taste: Dark malt, dark chocolate, coffee, pastry, vanilla. Nice dessert.
  • Bought: Cafe Sånn (Tromsø), 100 ml draft, NOK 41.80
  • Score: 3.8 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 18/8-2018

HaandBryggeriet Follow The Bubbles

  • Name: HaandBryggeriet Follow The Bubbles, 7.2%, Norway
  • Appearance: Orange golden, clear. Small white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, very light hops.
  • Taste: Nice fruits, exotic fruits. Some lingering bitterness.
  • Bought: Cafe Sånn (Tromsø), 100 ml draft, NOK 41.80
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 18/8-2018

HaandBryggeriet Sitron IPA

  • Name: HaandBryggeriet Sitron IPA, 4.5%, Norway
  • Appearance: Pale yellow golden, hazy. Small white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, citrus. But mostly lemon. Some light hops.
  • Taste: Fruits, but again mostly lemon. Not much hops. Low bitterness and a bit one-dimensional.
  • Bought: Cafe Sånn (Tromsø), 100 ml draft, NOK 41.80
  • Score: 2.6 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
  • Info: 18/8-2018

Mack American Pale Ale 6.5%

  • Name: Mack American Pale Ale 6.5%, 6.5%, Norway
  • Appearance: Dark golden, clear. Small off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light malt, some caramel. Slight fruits.
  • Taste: Medium malt, some caramel. Very low bitterness.
  • Bought: Cafe Sånn (Tromsø), 100 ml draft, NOK 41.80
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 18/8-2018

Graff Prank the Frank

  • Name: Graff Prank the Frank, 6.7%, Norway
  • Appearance: Hazy light orange. Quite small off-white head.
  • Aroma: Lots of fruits, grapefruit, exotic fruits. Low hops.
  • Taste: Lots of fruits, actually lots and lots. Low bitterness. Grapefruit and exotic fruits. Smooth. Did I mention it was fruity?
  • Bought: Cafe Sånn (Tromsø), 100 ml draft, NOK 41.80
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 18/8-2018

Graff Notorious

New brewery:
  • Name: Graff Notorious, 5.5%, Norway
  • Appearance: Murky yellow, hazy. Juice, quite flat.
  • Aroma: Lots of fruits, exotic fruits. Slight light hops.
  • Taste: Good light hops, good amount for fruit/grapefruit. Lingering bitterness. Smooth.
  • Bought: Free sample at Cafe Sånn (Tromsø), 100 ml draft, NOK 0.00
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 18/8-2018

Mack Mikrobryggeri IPA on Tour

  • Name: Mack Mikrobryggeri IPA on Tour, 4.7%, Norway
  • Appearance: Orange golden. Some white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits. some hops.
  • Taste: Some light fruits. Slight hops, but quite low bitterness.
  • Bought: Skirri (Tromsø), 500 ml draft, NOK ??.??
  • Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
  • Info: 18/8-2018

Friday 17 August 2018

Hunsfos Hunsfest Øl

  • Name: Hunsfos Hunsfest Øl, 4.6%, Norway
  • Appearance: Pale golden, straw. Very slightly hazy. Some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Pale malts, light fruits. Grass.
  • Taste: Pale malt, grass. Light fruits.
  • Bought: Trade with Cunningham - thanks!, 330 ml
  • Score: 2.5 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 9/20)
  • Info: 17/8-2018, BB: 7/6-20??

7 Fjell Fløien IPA

  • Name: 7 Fjell Fløien IPA, 6.9%, Norway
  • Appearance: Burnt golden orange, slight cloudy. Small, white head.
  • Aroma: Good fruits, some citrus, some hops.
  • Taste: Good amount of hops, light fruits, resins.
  • Bought: OSL Tax Free (Oslo), 330 ml, NOK ??.??
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 17/8-2018, BB: ??/??-????

Rise Premium India Pale Ale Økologisk

New brewery:
  • Name: Rise Premium India Pale Ale Økologisk, 5%, Denmark
  • Appearance: Light golden, clear. Small white head.
  • Aroma: Citrus, grains, light hops.
  • Taste: Grains, light hops and citrus. Very low bitterness.
  • Bought: Courtesy of GSM - thanks!, 500 ml
  • Score: 2.7 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
  • Info: 17/8-2018, BB: 20/9-2018

Godthaab Eric the Red

Ratebeer country #175 (regaining Greenland), Traditional Ale #15:
  • Name: Godthaab Eric the Red, 5.09%, Greenland
  • Appearance: Medium brown, hint of red. Slightly hazy.
  • Aroma: Roasted, medium malt. Caramel.
  • Taste: Dark malt, slightly roasted. Caramel sweetness.
  • Bought: Trade with Cunningham - thanks!, 330 ml
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 17/8-2018, BB: 25/1-2019

Thursday 16 August 2018

Horten Aye Aye (4.7%)

New brewery:
  • Name: Horten Aye Aye (4.7%), 4.7%, Norway
  • Appearance: Dark golden, slight hazy. Small white head. Lots of sediments stuck to inside of bottle.
  • Aroma: Strong fruit, grapefruit. Good hops.
  • Taste: More grapefruit, pine, some hops.
  • Bought: Trade with Cunningham - thanks!, 330 ml
  • Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
  • Info: 16/8-2018, BB: 1/6-2019

Lindesnes Pils

  • Name: Lindesnes Pils, 4.7%, Norway
  • Appearance: Opened with a huge fizz. Golden, hazy. Huge amount of white head.
  • Aroma: Light malt, vegetables. Some fruits.
  • Taste: Light malt, light hops. Some grains. Partly unpleasant. Not great.
  • Bought: Trade with Cunningham - thanks, 250 ml sample
  • Score: 2.1 (Aroma 4/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 4/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 9/20)
  • Info: 16/8-2018, BB: 31/7-2018

Scandza Sør

  • Name: Scandza Sør, 4.7%, Norway
  • Appearance: Very pale golden, small white head.
  • Aroma: Some grains. Pale malts, hay.
  • Taste: Grains, watery. Very pale malts, hay.
  • Bought: Courtesy of GSM - thanks, 330 ml
  • Score: 2.1 (Aroma 4/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 4/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 9/20)
  • Info: 16/8-2018, BB: 25/6-2019

Ørbæk Skovsgård Spelt Saison

New brewery:
  • Name: Ørbæk Skovsgård Spelt Saison, 4.5%, Denmark
  • Appearance: Pale yellow, quite hazy. Small, white head.
  • Aroma: Fruits, exotic fruits, pale malts.
  • Taste: Lots of fruit, pale malts and some yeast.
  • Bought: Courtesy of GSM - thanks!, 500 ml
  • Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 16/8-2018, BB: ??/??-????

Wednesday 15 August 2018

Oedipus Panty

New brewery:
  • Name: Oedipus Panty, 6%, Netherlands
  • Appearance: Dark brown, small dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted. Some dark chocolate?
  • Taste: Quite roasted, dark malt. Some dark fruits? Smooth.
  • Bought: Wittich, 330 ml, CHF 3.60
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 15/8-2018, BB: 17/8-2019

Kabinet SuperNova

Serbia #5, new brewery:
  • Name: Kabinet SuperNova, 6.8%, Serbia
  • Appearance: Orange golden, quite hazy. Huge amount of creamy, off-white head.
  • Aroma: Good amount of hops, some fruits. Resins.
  • Taste: Clean hops, resins. Light fruits. Some caramel sweetness.
  • Bought: Wittich, 330 ml, CHF 4.70
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 15/8-2018, BB: 24/7-2019

Sunday 12 August 2018

Struise Pannepot Grand Reserva

  • Name: Struise Pannepot Grand Reserva, 10.1%, Belgium
  • Appearance: Bottling date, 25/2-2016. Dark brown, clear. Tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark fruits, vinous. Some wood/barrel.
  • Taste: Dark ripe fruits, molasses, wood/barrel. Sweetness. Nice.
  • Bought: boxbeers.com, 375 ml, €11.97
  • Score: 3.9 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 12/8-2018, BB: ??/??-????

Rogue Mocha Porter

  • Name: Rogue Mocha Porter, 5.3%, United States
  • Appearance: Dark brown, slightly hazy. Some light tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, slightly roasted, dark fruits.
  • Taste: Dark malt, roasted, some light coffee. Easy drinking.
  • Bought: Shared by Nordcore in Innsbruck - thanks!, 355 ml
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 12/8-2018, BB: ??/??-????

Fürst Wallerstein Landsknecht Dunkel Naturtrüb [Dunkles Kellerbier]

New brewery:
  • Name: Fürst Wallerstein Landsknecht Dunkel Naturtrüb [Dunkles Kellerbier], 5.2%, Germany
  • Appearance: Dark brown, clear, some light tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, some caramel.
  • Taste: Dark malt, toasted, milk chocolate. Caramel sweetness.
  • Bought: Shared by Nordcore in Innsbruck - thanks!, 500 ml
  • Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 12/8-2018, BB: ??/??-????


Fürstlich Drehna Premium Luxury Ingwer-Bier

New brewery:
  • Name: Fürstlich Drehna Premium Luxury Ingwer-Bier, 4.5%, Germany
  • Appearance: Orange golden, clear. Some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Quite nice ginger, light fruits.
  • Taste: Ginger, light fruits. Not bad for what it is.
  • Bought: Shared by Nordcore in Innsbruck - thanks!, 330 ml
  • Score: 2.6 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
  • Info: 12/8-2018, BB: 31/5-2019

Zipfer Märzen

  • Name: Zipfer Märzen, 5.0%, Austria
  • Appearance: Clear golden, small white head.
  • Aroma: Light everything (malt, hops and hay).
  • Taste: Again, light everything (malt, hops and hay). Standard stuff that quenched the thirst inside the very hot restaurant.
  • Bought: Indian restaurant (Innsbruck), 500 ml, €?.??
  • Score: 2.5 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 10/20)
  • Info: 12/8-2018, BB: ??/??-????

Saturday 11 August 2018

Pinta Imperator Bałtycki

  • Name: Pinta Imperator Bałtycki, 9.1%, Poland
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Nice tan head.
  • Aroma: Very dark malt, quite roasted. Some coffee.
  • Taste: Dark malt, roasted. Coffee. Dark chocolate. Nice!
  • Bought: Trade with Grzesiek79 - thanks!, 330 ml
  • Score: 3.9 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 11/8-2018, BB: 30/3-2019

Camba Bavaria Black Shark

  • Name: Camba Bavaria Black Shark, 8.5%, Germany
  • Appearance: Near black, seems hazy. Slight light tan head.
  • Aroma: Hops, roasted, malt, wood?
  • Taste: Lots of dark malt, roasted. Chocolate? Quite low bitterness.
  • Bought: Shared by Nordcore in Ottobeuren - thanks!, 330 ml
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 11/8-2018, BB: 13/3-2019

Ottobeurer Hefeweizen

Weissbier - Hefeweizen #50:
  • Name: Ottobeurer Hefeweizen, 4.6%, Germany
  • Appearance: Pale orange, slight haze. Some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Wheat, some yeast. Light fruits.
  • Taste: Light fruits, banana, wheat and light hops. Some yeast. A bit sweet.
  • Bought: At brew pub (Ottobeuren), 100 ml draft, €1.20
  • Score: 2.9 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 11/8-2018

Ottobeurer Jubiläumsbier

  • Name: Ottobeurer Jubiläumsbier, 5.9%, Germany
  • Appearance: Dark brown, hint of red. Clear. Some light tan head.
  • Aroma: Red fruits, berries. Slight dark malt?
  • Taste: Fruits, berries, some wet wood and malt. Tangy. Strange.
  • Bought: At brew pub (Ottobeuren), 100 ml draft, €1.20
  • Score: 2.6 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
  • Info: 11/8-2018

Ottobeurer Märzen

  • Name: Ottobeurer Märzen, 5.7%, Germany
  • Appearance: Yellow golden, slightly hazy. Small, off-white head.
  • Aroma: Watery, some light fruits. Hay.
  • Taste: Light fruits, some light malt. Forgettable.
  • Bought: At brew pub (Ottobeuren), 100 ml draft, €1.20
  • Score: 2.5 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 9/20)
  • Info: 11/8-2018

Ottobeurer Bayerisch Hell

New brewery:
  • Name: Ottobeurer Bayerisch Hell, ?%, Germany
  • Appearance: Deep orange golden, clear. Off-white head.
  • Aroma: Flowers, fruits. Mango.
  • Taste: Light malt, fruits, slight hops. Caramel sweetness? Short, malty aftertaste.
  • Bought: At brew pub (Ottobeuren), 100 ml draft, €1.20
  • Score: 2.6 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
  • Info: 11/8-2018

Memminger Dunkle Weisse

  • Name: Memminger Dunkle Weisse, 5.1%, Germany
  • Appearance: Dark brown, hazy. Some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, some sweetness, banana and wheat. Roasted.
  • Taste: Medium malt, roasted. Dark fruits, banana, some wheat. Caramel sweetness?
  • Bought: Gasthof Zum Mohren (Ottobeuren), 500 ml, €3.00
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 11/8-2018, BB: ??/??-????

Memminger Kristallweizen

German Kristallweizen #12:
  • Name: Memminger Kristallweizen, 5.1%, Germany
  • Appearance: Orange dark golden. Clear. Some white head.
  • Aroma: Light wheat, slight citrus, banana, slight hops.
  • Taste: Light wheat, light hops, slight sweetness and banana. Smooth.
  • Bought: Gasthof Zum Mohren (Ottobeuren), 500 ml, €3.00
  • Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 11/8-2018, BB: ??/??-????

Memminger Lager Schwarz

  • Name: Memminger Lager Schwarz, 5%, Germany
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, slightly roasted. Some fudge.
  • Taste: Dark malt, toasted, sweet. Slightly dry. Light, though.
  • Bought: Gasthof Zum Mohren (Ottobeuren), 500 ml draft, €2.90
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 11/8-2018

Memminger Gold

New brewery:
  • Name: Memminger Gold, 5.5%, Germany
  • Appearance: Clear golden, some white head. Good lacing.
  • Aroma: Medium malt, light hops. Standard.
  • Taste: Light malt, clear hops. Light sweetness. Decent, albeit not exciting.
  • Bought: Gasthof Zum Mohren (Ottobeuren), 250 ml draft, €2.50
  • Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
  • Info: 11/8-2018

Friday 10 August 2018

Gutmann Hefeweizen

New brewery:
  • Name: Gutmann Hefeweizen, 5.2%, Germany
  • Appearance: Yellow golden, hazy. Some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light wheat, some banana. Smooth.
  • Taste: Light wheat, light hops. Slightly light fruits. Banana.
  • Bought: Hotel in Dinkelsbühl, 500 ml, €3.60
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 10/8-2018, BB: ??/??-????

Hauf Pils

  • Name: Hauf Pils, 4.8%, Germany
  • Appearance: Pale golden, clear. Nice, very white head.
  • Aroma: Pale malt, light hops.
  • Taste: Very pale malt, some hops. Standard.
  • Bought: Hotel in Dinkelsbühl, 300 ml draft, €3.30
  • Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 10/8-2018

Haufs Dunkle Weisse

Dunkelweizen #15, new brewery:
  • Name: Haufs Dunkle Weisse, 5.2%, Germany
  • Appearance: Medium to dark brown. Slightly hazy. Nice amount of white head.
  • Aroma: Wheat, some dark malt.
  • Taste: Wheat, slightly roasted, some dark malt. Banana, some dark fruits. Quite sweet. Enjoyable.
  • Bought: Hotel in Dinkelsbühl, 500 ml, €3.60
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 10/8-2018, BB: ??/??-????

Thursday 9 August 2018

Laugar Aupa Tovarisch

New brewery:
  • Name: Laugar Aupa Tovarisch, 12.0%, Spain
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Tiny tan head.
  • Aroma: Some dark malt, toasted, some coffee and dark fruits.
  • Taste: Dark malt, dark fruits. Smooth. Some coffee and liquorice.
  • Bought: Trade with teddybeer - thanks!, 330 ml
  • Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 9/8-2018, BB: 31/3-2023

Evil Twin I Love You With My Stout

  • Name: Evil Twin I Love You With My Stout, 12%, United States
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Almost flat. Slight tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark tan head, roasted. Sweet. Dark fruits.
  • Taste: Dark malt, liquorice. Dark fruits. Sweetness.
  • Bought: Shared by Nordcore in Bamberg - thanks!, 355 ml
  • Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 9/8-2018, BB: ??/??-????

Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier Weizen

  • Name: Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier Weizen, 5.2%, Germany
  • Appearance: Dark brown, hazy. Good amount of off-white head.
  • Aroma: Wheat, slight banana. Light smoke.
  • Taste: Wheat, nice smoke. Some wood. Nice.
  • Bought: Schlenkerla (Bamberg), 500 ml, €3.40
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 9/8-2018, BB: ??/??-????

Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier Märzen (re-rate)

Re-tried this one - added to the 2006-rating.

Aecht Schlenkerla Kräusen

  • Name: Aecht Schlenkerla Kräusen, 4.5%, Germany
  • Appearance: Medium brown, hazy. Light tan head.
  • Aroma: Light smoke, some malt.
  • Taste: Light smoke, some malt. Smooth.
  • Bought: Schlenkerla (Bamberg), 500 ml draft, €3.00
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 9/8-2018

Spezial Rauchbier Lager

New brewery:
  • Name: Spezial Rauchbier Lager, 4.9%, Germany
  • Appearance: Dark brown, hint of red. Small off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light smoke, some dark malt. 
  • Taste: Light smoke, dark malt. Light tar and wood. Smooth, though.
  • Bought: Alt-Ringlein (Bamberg), 500 ml draft, €3.20
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 9/8-2018

Mahrs Bräu Kellerbier Ungespundet Hefetrüb

  • Name: Mahrs Bräu Kellerbier Ungespundet Hefetrüb, 5.2%, Germany
  • Appearance: Dark golden, some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Some light malt, short hops.
  • Taste: Smooth malt, very slight hops. Earthy and grassy.
  • Bought: Alt-Ringlein (Bamberg), 500 ml draft, €3.20
  • Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 9/8-2018

Ringlas Helles

New brewery:
  • Name: Ringlas Helles, 4.8%, Germany
  • Appearance: Clear light golden, nice white head.
  • Aroma: Standard hops and light malt.
  • Taste: Light malt, good hops. Some sweetness? Fresh.
  • Bought: Alt-Ringlein (Bamberg), 300 ml draft, €2.40
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 9/8-2018

Wednesday 8 August 2018

La Vaudruzienne Americana

New CH brewery:
  • Name: La Vaudruzienne Americana, 6.0%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Dark golden, clear. Fizzy. Nice, big, creamy white head.
  • Aroma: Fruits, citrus, some hops.
  • Taste: Some hops, light fruits, slight butterscotch. Some pale malts. Slight bitter aftertaste.
  • Bought: DrMousse.ch, 330 ml, CHF 5.10
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 8/8-2018, BB: 19/11-2018

Berg Hefe-Weizen

  • Name: Berg Hefe-Weizen, 5.1%, Germany
  • Appearance: Hazy yellow golden, some über-white head.
  • Aroma: Wheat, banana. Unidentifiable spices.
  • Taste: Light wheat, banana. Some spices.
  • Bought: HGS3 hotel (Schelklingen), 300 ml draft, €2.50
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 8/8-2018

Berg Kristall-Weizen

German Kristallweizen #11, new brewery:
  • Name: Berg Kristall-Weizen, 5.1%, Germany
  • Appearance: Clear golden, some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Slight wheat and some banana.
  • Taste: Light wheat, some banana. Some pale malts.
  • Bought: HGS3 hotel (Schelklingen), 500 ml, €3.50
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 8/8-2018, BB: ??/??-????

Tuesday 7 August 2018

La Meute la Phacochère

New CH brewery:
  • Name: La Meute la Phacochère, 4.5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Dark brown, clear. Small, dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Roasted, dark malt. Slight coffee.
  • Taste: Dark malt, quite roasted. Slight coffee. Smooth. Nice, especially for the ABV.
  • Bought: DrMousse.ch, 330 ml, CHF 5.10
  • Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
  • Info: 7/8-2018, BB: 17/11-2018

Mikkeller California Rare

California Common #12:
  • Name: Mikkeller California Rare, 4.8%, Denmark
  • Appearance: Light orange golden, hazy. Nice, creamy white head.
  • Aroma: Exotic fruits, light hops. 
  • Taste: Light hops, light fruits. Exotic fruits. Floral and yeast. Pale malts. Some light, lasting bitterness.
  • Bought: Mikkeller Webshop, 330 ml, DKK 40.00
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 7/8-2018, BB: 16/11-2018

Sunday 5 August 2018

Calanda Radler [Panaché]

Radler/Shandy #14:
  • Name: Calanda Radler [Panaché], 2.0%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Pale yellow, hazy. Small, fizzy head.
  • Aroma: Lemon.
  • Taste: Lemon, quite sweet. Hint of beer. Refreshing.
  • Bought: Tropiquarium (Servion), 330 ml, CHF ?.??
  • Score: 2.3 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 9/20)
  • Info: 5/8-2018, BB: 31/3-2019

Saturday 4 August 2018

Evil Twin No Hero

  • Name: Evil Twin No Hero, 7%, United States
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Some dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Roasted, dark malt. Coffee notes.
  • Taste: Dark malt, roasted. Some coffee, leather. Dry.
  • Bought: Gift from Julien C - thanks!, 473 ml can
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 4/8-2018, BB: ??/??-????

Fuller's India Pale Ale

  • Name: Fuller's India Pale Ale, 5.3%, England
  • Appearance: Dark golden, slightly hazy. Good amount of creamy off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light malt, floral. Very light hops.
  • Taste: Light malt, hint of butterscotch. Some hops, but not much.
  • Bought: Coop (Switzerland), 330 ml, CHF ?.??
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 4/8-2018, BB: 1/6-2019

Friday 3 August 2018

WhiteFrontier New England DIPA

  • Name: WhiteFrontier New England DIPA, 9.3%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Light orange golden, quite hazy. Nice amount of white head.
  • Aroma: Good amount of fruits, tropical. Light hops.
  • Taste: Lots of fruits, tropical fruits, slight butterscotch. Lingering bitterness.
  • Bought: MrBeer.ch, 330 ml, CHF 5.40
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 3/8-2018, BB: 31/10-2018

Mad Hatter Sichuan Saison

  • Name: Mad Hatter Sichuan Saison, 7.4%, England
  • Appearance: Batch MH737. Light orange, quite hazy. Huge amount of off-white head.
  • Aroma: Fruits, yeast, spices.
  • Taste: Fruits, spices, some yeast. Light bitterness. Hint of alcohol.
  • Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml, CHF 0.83
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 3/8-2018, BB: 6/11-2018