AzBeer: 2019

Name: Courage Bier IPA, 5.3%, Switzerland
Appearance: Flip-top bottle. Dark golden, very slight haze at first, more later. Ok white head.
Aroma: Some malt, metallic. Pale malts.
Taste: Good hops, pale malts. Slight dryness and perfume, late bitterness.
Bought: Zur alten Weinhandlung, 330 ml, CHF 5.00
Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 30/11-2019, BB: 26/1-2020

Grimbergen Brassin de Noël

Name: Grimbergen Brassin de Noël, 6.5%, France
Appearance: Dark brown, good amount of light tan head.
Aroma: Brown sugar, caramel, malt.
Taste: Sweet, brown sugar, caramel, medium malt. Too sweet.
Bought: Ramazzoti (Basel), 250 ml tap, CHF ?.??
Score: 2.7 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
Info: 30/11-2019

Friday, 29 November 2019

De Moersleutel Motorolie 10

Name: De Moersleutel Motorolie 10, 12%, Netherlands
Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Tiny tan head.
Aroma: Very dark malt, roasted. Dark, ripe fruits.
Taste: Very dark malt, heavily roasted. Some coffee and dark chocolate. Dark, ripe fruits. Very nice.
Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 440 ml can, CHF 6.90
Score: 3.9 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 29/11-2019, BB: 30/4-2023

Altes Tramdepot 6 Pale Ale

Name: Altes Tramdepot 6 Pale Ale, 5.5%, Switzerland
Appearance: Dark golden orange, very hazy. Good amount of creamy, off-white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, clear hops. Pine.
Taste: Some light fruits, good amount of hops. Slight pine. Nice lasting bitterness.
Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 5.30
Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 29/11-2019, BB: 31/3-2020

Saturday, 23 November 2019

Brewski / Barrier Show Me the Money

Name: Brewski / Barrier Show Me the Money, 8.5%, Sweden
Appearance: Light orange, very hazy, murky even. Small, off-white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, exotic fruits. Hops and pine.
Taste: Lots of hops, light fruits, exotic fruits. Pine. Strong bitterness.
Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml can, CHF 4.58
Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
Info: 23/11-2019, BB: 15/4-2021

Steamworks Jasmine IPA

IPA - Flavored #9, new brewery:

Name: Steamworks Jasmine IPA, 6.5%, Canada
Appearance: Golden orange, very hazy. Good amount of off-white head.
Aroma: Some hops, light fruits, floral.
Taste: Light hops, floral, some light fruits. Low bitterness.
Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 5.10
Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 23/11-2019, BB: 29/3-2020

Friday, 22 November 2019

Faex Obscura

Name: Faex Obscura, 5.7%, Switzerland
Appearance: Very dark brown, clear. Nice, tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, slight coffee.
Taste: Dark malt, roasted. Slight burnt, some coffee. Smooth. Surprisingly nice.
Bought: Zur alten Weinhandlung, 330 ml, CHF 3.50
Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 22/11-2019, BB: 31/3-2020

Maryensztadt Sourtime Berliner Weisse Truskawka

Berliner Weisse - Flavored #8:

Name: Maryensztadt Sourtime Berliner Weisse Truskawka, 3.1%, Poland
Appearance: Pinkish orange, very hazy. Tiny, off-white head. More creamy head later.
Aroma: Tart fruits, strawberry. Funk.
Taste: Quite tart, strawberry. Quite a bit of funk. Not a fan.
Bought: qoqa.ch, 500 ml, CHF 6.43
Score: 2.6 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
Info: 22/11-2019, BB: 31/5-2020

Saturday, 16 November 2019

Faex Cuprum

Name: Faex Cuprum, 5.3%, Switzerland
Appearance: Golden orange, quite hazy. Small, white head.
Aroma: Medium malt, some dark ripe fruits. Slight caramel.
Taste: Good malt, refreshing, though. Some bread and caramel sweetness. Also a bit of flower and ripe fruits.
Bought: Zur alten Weinhandlung, 330 ml, CHF 3.50
Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
Info: 16/11-2019, BB: 31/3-2020

Emelisse TIPA

Name: Emelisse TIPA, 10.0%, Netherlands
Appearance: Amber, slight haze. Small, light tan head.
Aroma: Sweet malt, some fruit. A bit of hops, but not much at first.
Taste: Medium malt, then lots of hops. Good bitterness. Still smooth.
Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 5.70
Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 16/11-2019, BB: 17/1-2021

Friday, 15 November 2019

De Moersleutel Bumps Ahead

Name: De Moersleutel Bumps Ahead, 10%, Netherlands
Appearance: Dark amber, some haze. Small, light tan head.
Aroma: Dark fruits, ripe fruits, some caramel sweetness.
Taste: Ripe dark fruits, lots of sweetness. Prunes. Medium malt. Warming.
Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml can, CHF 6.90
Score: 3.8 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 15/11-2019, BB: 28/2-2023

Maryensztadt Sourtime Blackberry

IPA - Sour / Wild #6:

Name: Maryensztadt Sourtime Blackberry, 6%, Poland
Appearance: Dark red, clear. Some light pink head.
Aroma: Berries, tartness. Not much else.
Taste: Lots of berries, some tartness. Light bitterness. Nice and refreshing.
Bought: Bought: qoqa.ch, 500 ml, CHF 6.43
Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 15/11-2019, BB: 14/4-2020

Saturday, 9 November 2019

Schuum Nut Brown Ale

New CH brewery:

Name: Schuum Nut Brown Ale, 7.6%, Switzerland
Appearance: Dark brown, clear. Small, tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, lightly roasted. Bread. Sone chocolate/coffee notes.
Taste: Dark malt, roasted. Slight metal and bitterness. Slight chocolate.
Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 6.90
Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 9/11-2019, BB: 22/8-2020

Faex Tilia

IPA - Flavored #7:

Name: Faex Tilia, 5.6%, Switzerland
Appearance: Orange golden, hazy. Good amount of off-white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, flowers. Slight hops.
Taste: Light fruits, flowers, some laidback hops.
Bought: Zur alten Weinhandlung, 330 ml, CHF 3.50
Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 9/11-2019, BB: 31/1-2020

Friday, 8 November 2019

Faex Albus

New CH brewery, CH brewery #180 (2019 goal achieved!):

Name: Faex Albus, 5.6%, Switzerland
Appearance: Slow gusher. Way too much head, creamy off-white. Light brown, hint of orange. Murky, with some sediments.
Aroma: Good fruits, grapefruit. Some hops.
Taste: Light fruits, decent hops. Good bitterness. Lacking.
Bought: Zur alten Weinhandlung, 330 ml, CHF 3.50
Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
Info: 8/11-2019, BB: 31/12/2019

Maryensztadt Sourtime Mango

IPA - Sour / Wild #5:

Name: Maryensztadt Sourtime Mango, 8.5%, Poland
Appearance: Deep orange, hazy. Good amount of off-white head.
Aroma: Tart fruits, sourness, slight barn.
Taste: Tart fruits, slight mango, some alcohol, some sourness. Malt in finish. A bit harsh.
Bought: qoqa.ch, 500 ml, CHF 6.43
Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
Info: 8/11-2019, BB: 1/7-2020

Saturday, 2 November 2019

Courage Bier Dunkles

New CH brewery:

Name: Courage Bier Dunkles, 5.3%, Switzerland
Appearance: Flip-top bottle, very dark brown. Some light tan head, more as it warms up.
Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, some caramel.
Taste: Good amount of dark malt, roasted, some caramel.
Bought: Zur alten Weinhandlung, 330 ml, CHF 5.00
Score: 3.2 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 2/11-2019, BB: 11/10-2019

Altes Tramdepot 1 Märzen [Tram-Märzen]

New CH brewery:

Name: Altes Tramdepot 1 Märzen [Tram-Märzen], 5.1%, Switzerland
Appearance: Nice amber, some haze. Small off-white head.
Aroma: Slight malt, caramel sweetness.
Taste: Medium malt, toasted, caramel sweetness.
Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 4.50
Score: 3.2 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 2/11-2019, BB: 31/1-2020

Friday, 1 November 2019

Dogma Albino White IPA

IPA - White #11, new brewery:

Name: Dogma Albino White IPA, 6.5%, Serbia
Appearance: Yellow golden, quite hazy. Fizzy, white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, citrus. Slight wheat.
Taste: Light fruits, citrus, good hops. Some wheat, floral. Some pale malt in there.
Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 5.80
Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 1/11-2019, BB: 9/2-2020

Maryensztadt Sourtime Marakuja

IPA - Sour / Wild #4:

Name: Maryensztadt Sourtime Marakuja, 5.8%, Poland
Appearance: Burnt orange, slight haze. Some off-white head.
Aroma: Good amount of fruits, exotic fruits. Slight pale malt.
Taste: Nice fruits, exotic fruits. Some tart fruits, but quite mellow. Slight pale malts.
Bought: qoqa.ch, 500 ml, CHF 6.43
Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
Info: 1/11-2019, BB: 15/7-2020

Thursday, 31 October 2019

Wild Beer Millionaire

Stout - Flavored #8:

Name: Wild Beer Millionaire, 4.7%, England
Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Some dark tan head.
Aroma: Darkish malt, lightly roasted, some caramel sweetness.
Taste: Dark malt, lightly roasted, slight caramel, but not much. Chocolate.
Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 5.90
Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
Info: 31/10-2019, BB: 1/4-2020

Maryensztadt Sourtime Pineapple

IPA - Sour / Wild #3:

Name: Maryensztadt Sourtime Pineapple, 4.3%, Poland
Appearance: Pale yellow golden, slight haze. Some fizzy white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, slight sourness, lemon.
Taste: Citrus fruits, sour fruits, slight pineapple. Slight earthiness and malt in aftertaste.
Bought: qoqa.ch, 500 ml, CHF 6.43
Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 31/10-2019, BB: 31/5-2020

Sunday, 27 October 2019

Störtebeker Roggen-Weizen

Specialty Grain-Rye/Roggenbier #1:

Name: Störtebeker Roggen-Weizen, 5.4%, Germany
Appearance: Orange brown, slightly hazy. Lots of off-white, creamy head.
Aroma: Rye, wheat, medium malt, slight banana.
Taste: Medium malt, rye, cereal, some banana. Smooth.
Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 500 ml, CHF 4.30
Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 27/10-2019, BB: 3/4-2020

Saturday, 26 October 2019

De Moersleutel Rusty

Brown Ale - Imperial #6:

Name: De Moersleutel Rusty, 8%, Netherlands
Appearance: Dark brown, seems clear. Small, tan head.
Aroma: Roasted, dark malt, coffee.
Taste: Darkish malt, medium roasted, slight coffee. Burnt bitterness. Nice.
Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 440 ml can, CHF 5.90
Score: 3.9 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 26/10-2019, BB: 31/5-2023

Maryensztadt Sourtime Czarna Porzeczka

Sour / Wild Beer - Flavored #5:

Name: Maryensztadt Sourtime Czarna Porzeczka, 4.5%, Poland
Appearance: Dark pink, murky, looks like juice. Small, pink head.
Aroma: Red berries, blackcurrant, tartness.
Taste: Lots of red berries, blackcurrant. Some tartness, but not too much.
Bought: qoqa.ch, 500 ml, CHF 6.43
Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 26/10-2019, BB: 15/7-2020

Friday, 25 October 2019

Baar Hirsebier

Specialty Grain - Other #15:

Name: Baar Hirsebier, 4.3%, Switzerland
Appearance: Pale yellow golden, clear. Some fizzy, white head.
Aroma: Grains, very pale malt, flowers.
Taste: Grains, very pale malt, flowers.
Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 3.80
Score: 2.6 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
Info: 25/10-2019, BB: 3/1-2020

Mount St. Bernard Abbey Tynt Meadow English Trappist Ale

Beer 3000!, new brewery:

Name: Mount St. Bernard Abbey Tynt Meadow English Trappist Ale, 7.4%, England
Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Good amount of tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, roasted. Slight forest.
Taste: Dark malt, roasted. Ripe, dark fruits. Slight coffee/chocolate notes. Dry mouthfeel.
Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 5.10
Score: 3.8 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 25/10-2019, BB: 14/2-2021

Wednesday, 23 October 2019

New Holland Dragon's Milk

New brewery:

Name: New Holland Dragon's Milk, 11.0%, United States
Appearance: Bottled 26/3-2019. Very dark brown, near black. Good size, dark tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, wood. Some barrel.
Taste: Dark malt, lightly roasted, dark chocolate, dark ripe fruits. Slight alcohol, barrel.
Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 355 ml, CHF 8.50
Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 23/10-2019, BB: ??/??-????

Saturday, 19 October 2019

Stillwater / Casita Cerveceria On Fleek

Name: Stillwater / Casita Cerveceria On Fleek, 13%, United States
Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Nice dark tan head.
Aroma: Molasses, dark fruit, dark malt. Slightly roasted.
Taste: Dark malt, roasted, molasses. Dark chocolate. Slight bitter element. Slight alcohol.
Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 355 ml can, CHF 7.40
Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 19/10-2019, BB: 7/12-2020

Storm&Anchor The Daily Shake

IPA - Milkshake #1:

Name: Storm&Anchor The Daily Shake, 6.0%, Switzerland
Appearance: Very hazy yellow. Good amount of white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, grapefruit, mango. Very slight hops.
Taste: Lots of juice, grapefruit, some mango. Very slight hops, some lacto?
Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 6.60
Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 19/10-2019, BB: 30/6-2020

Saturday, 12 October 2019

Strange Brew Jasmine IPA

IPA - Flavored #7, new brewery:

Name: Strange Brew Jasmine IPA, 6.2%, Greece
Appearance: Pale golden, very hazy. Some off-white head.
Aroma: Grapefruit, light fruits. Some hops.
Taste: Lots of fruits, grapefruit, hops. Good bitterness.
Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 5.70
Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
Info: 12/10-2019, BB: 10/2-2020

Firestone Walker Union Jack IPA

Name: Firestone Walker Union Jack IPA, 7.0%, United States
Appearance: Canned 16/4-2019. Dark golden, some orange. Clear. Tiny white head.
Aroma: Good fruits, grapefruit. Nice hops.
Taste: Lots of hops, some fruits. Resins. Nice lingering bitterness.
Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 355 ml can, CHF 5.90
Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 12/10-2019, BB: ??/??-????

Friday, 11 October 2019

Vaat Jailhouse Brew

New brewery:

Name: Vaat Jailhouse Brew, 9.1%, Estonia
Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Good amount of dark tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, dark chocolate, roasted.
Taste: Dark malt, roasted, some oatmeal. Dark chocolate.
Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 5.80
Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 11/10-2019, BB: 24/12-2020

Officina della Birra Valona

Switzerland #500, Specialty Grain - Other #14:

Name: Officina della Birra Valona, 5.5%, Switzerland
Appearance: Light golden orange, hazy. Some off-white head.
Aroma: Grains, some grass. Very pale malt.
Taste: Lots of grains, slight bitterness. Grass. Ok.
Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 4.60
Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 11/10-2019, BB: 28/2-2021

Saturday, 5 October 2019

Bevog Kramah India Pale Ale

Name: Bevog Kramah India Pale Ale, 6.5%, Austria
Appearance: Yellow golden, slight haze. Tiny white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, grapefruit. Some hops.
Taste: Loght fruits, good bitterness. Dry finish.
Bought: Coop, 330 ml can, CHF 3.95
Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 5/10-2019, BB: 18/3-2020

La Nébuleuse Brewer’s Choice by Ben

Name: La Nébuleuse Brewer’s Choice by Ben, 4.5%, Switzerland
Appearance: Light orange golden, hazy and murky. Some fizzy, off-white head.
Aroma: Some fruits, grapefruit. Some hops.
Taste: Good light fruits, some light bitterness. Slight yeast.
Bought: Coop, 330 ml, CHF 3.40
Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
Info: 5/10-2019, BB: 30/9-2020

Friday, 4 October 2019

Õllenaut Talvesikk

Name: Õllenaut Talvesikk, 6.9%, Estonia
Appearance: Dark brown, amber? Slight haze. Some light tan head.
Aroma: Malt, caramel, sweetness.
Taste: Malt, brown sugar, caramel. Overly sweet.
Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml, CHF 4.60
Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
Info: 4/10-2019, BB: 21/11-2021

Õllenaut Simko Eil

Name: Õllenaut Simko Eil, 5.0%, Estonia
Appearance: Light orange golden, hazy. Some white head.
Aroma: Fruits, exotic fruits. Some hops.
Taste: Light fruits, tropical fruit. Some hops, slight bitterness. Dry finish.
Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml, CHF 4.60
Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
Info: 4/10-2019, BB: 24/8-2020

Saturday, 28 September 2019

Õllenaut Brikett

Smoked - Other #3:

Name: Õllenaut Brikett, 10%, Estonia
Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Tiny tan head.
Aroma: Peat, tar, roasted.
Taste: Lots of peat, roasted. Tar, the type my father put on our wooden boat when I was a kid. Slight dark chocolate. Enjoyable.
Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml, CHF 4.60
Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 28/9-2019, BB: 14/10-2021

Õllenaut Sauna Alus

Saison/Farmhouse - Flavored #1:

Name: Õllenaut Sauna Alus, 4.5%, Estonia
Appearance: Orange golden, very slightly hazy. Tiny head.
Aroma: Fruits, hay, birch, slight yeast.
Taste: Lots of fruit, grass, flowers, some birch. Nice,
Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml, CHF 4.60
Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
Info: 28/9-2019, BB: 30/10-2020

Friday, 27 September 2019

Õllenaut Kuldne Eil

Name: Õllenaut Kuldne Eil, 5.6%, Estonia
Appearance: Light amber, slight haze. Some off-white head.
Aroma: Pale malt, some red fruits, earthy.
Taste: Pale malt, earthy, herbs. Dry end.
Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml, CHF 4.60
Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 27/9-2019, BB: 21/9-2020

Boss'Beer Niremont

Name: Boss'Beer Niremont, 6.2%, Switzerland
Appearance: Orange red, clear. Some light pink head.
Aroma: Pale malt, red fruits, earthy.
Taste: Light malt, some caramel sweetness, slight red fruits. Earthy.
Bought: Manor (Fribourg), 330 ml, CHF 3.30
Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
Info: 27/9-2019, BB: 20/11-2019

Saturday, 21 September 2019

Õllenaut / VarVar Handshake

Name: Õllenaut / VarVar Handshake, 6.5%, Estonia
Appearance: Very dark brown, some dark tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, red berries.
Taste: Red fruits, cranberries, dark malt, roasted. Interesting.
Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml, CHF 4.60
Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 21/9-2019, BB: 18/11-2020

Boss'Beer Teysachaux

Name: Boss'Beer Teysachaux, 5.2%, Switzerland
Appearance: Orange golden, slight haze. Small, off-white head.
Aroma: Fruit, pale malt, sweetness.
Taste: Light malt, slight hops. Some sweetness, honey? Good balance.
Bought: Manor (Fribourg), 330 ml, CHF 3.30
Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 21/9-2019, BB: 5/12-2019

Friday, 20 September 2019

Õllenaut Eesti Rukki Eil

Pale Ale - Rye #3:

Name: Õllenaut Eesti Rukki Eil, 5.3%, Estonia
Appearance: Very dark brown, some dark tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, rye, roasted.
Taste: Dark malt, lots of rye. Roasted. Different and nice. Some sweetness.
Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml, CHF 4.60
Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 20/9-2019, BB: 11/5-2020

Le Fou du Roi La Bonne Parole

Name: Le Fou du Roi La Bonne Parole, 5.9%, Switzerland
Appearance: Orange golden, hazy. Some off-white head.
Aroma: Wheat, slight pale malt, butterscotch.
Taste: Wheat, butterscotch, metal. Quite harsh.
Bought: Halle aux Boissons (Granges-Paccot), 330 ml, CHF 2.70
Score: 2.5 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 10/20)
Info: 20/9-2019, BB: 1/4-2021

Saturday, 14 September 2019

La Corne du Bois des Pendus La Black

Porter - Imperial Flavored #3:

Name: La Corne du Bois des Pendus La Black, 8.0%, Belgium
Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Some fizzy tan head.
Aroma: Roasted, dark malt. Some burnt bitterness.
Taste: Dark malt, roasted, some dry dark fruits. Dry end.
Bought: Halle aux Boissons (Granges-Paccot), 330 ml, CHF 2.70
Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 14/9-2019, BB: 28/2-2022

Õllenaut Sesoon

Name: Õllenaut Sesoon, 5.3%, Estonia
Appearance: Orange light brown, slight haze. Small head, almost flat.
Aroma: Light fruits, rye, pale malt.
Taste: Nice pale malts, rye. Grass, light fruits.
Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml, CHF 4.60
Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 14/9-2019, BB: 5/2-2021

Friday, 13 September 2019

Õllenaut Must Eksport

Name: Õllenaut Must Eksport, 7.9%, Estonia
Appearance: Very dark brown, clear. Small, dark tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, heavily roasted, slight burnt wood. Some dark fruit sweetness.
Taste: Dark malt, roasted, burnt. Slight dryness. Nice.
Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml, CHF 4.60
Score: 3.8 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 13/9-2019, BB: 18/11-2021

Õllenaut Vaarikagreip

New brewery:

Name: Õllenaut Vaarikagreip, 3.5%, Estonia
Appearance: Light red, pink. Slight haze. Some fizzy, light pink head.
Aroma: Raspberries, red fruits. Slight tartness.
Taste: Lots of raspberries, slight tartness. Hint of grapefruit. Dry finish.
Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml, CHF 4.60
Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
Info: 13/9-2019, BB: 21/7-2020

Saturday, 7 September 2019

Le Fou du Roi Brassin Unique - Bière à la Courge

Flavored - Pumpkin / Vegetables #4:

Name: Le Fou du Roi Brassin Unique - Bière à la Courge, 4.6%, Switzerland
Appearance: Orange brown, slight haze. Good amount off-white head.
Aroma: Fruits, squash, spices. A bit of yeast.
Taste: Squash, spices, light fruits. More light fruits. Slight yeast.
Bought: Halle aux Boissons (Matran), 330 ml, CHF 4.00
Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 7/9-2019, BB: 1/1-2020

Solibra Chill by Bock Citron

Radler / Shandy #15:

Name: Solibra Chill by Bock Citron, 2%, Ivory Coast
Appearance: Yellow golden, clear. Some fizzy white head.
Aroma: Lemonade, lemon. Slight honey.
Taste: Lemonade, slight beer flavour. Quite sweet, but not bad.
Bought: Courtesy of caribou43 - thanks!, 500 ml
Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
Info: 7/9-2019, BB: 1/10-2019

Friday, 6 September 2019

Le Fou du Roi La Demoiselle en Détresse

Name: Le Fou du Roi La Demoiselle en Détresse, 5%, Switzerland
Appearance: Orange golden, hazy. Some sediments in bottle. Good amount of creamy off-white head.
Aroma: Fruits, yeast, pale malt, slight hops.
Taste: Light fruits, yeast, some malt.
Bought: Halle aux Boissons (Matran), 330 ml, CHF 4.00
Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 6/9-2019, BB: 1/4-2020

Ivoire

New brewery:

Name: Ivoire, 4.8%, Ivory Coast
Appearance: Medium golden, clear. Fizzy. Some fizzy head.
Aroma: Cereals, grains, cheap pale malt.
Taste: Vegetables, slight sweetness, cereals, grains. Faint pale malt.
Bought: Courtesy of caribou43 - thanks!, 330 ml
Score: 2.1 (Aroma 4/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 8/20)
Info: 6/9-2019, BB: 30/9-2019

Monday, 2 September 2019

Mikkeller Drink’in The Sky

Low Alcohol - Wheat #3:

Name: Mikkeller Drink’in The Sky, 0.3%, Denmark
Appearance: Clear golden, fizzy. Lots of creamy, white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, vegetables, some wheat.
Taste: Very pale malts, slight hay, grains in there, some fruitiness. Crispy. Very good NA beer.
Bought: SAS flight OSL-ZRH, 330 ml can, €0.00
Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 2/9-2019, BB: 20/2-2020

Sunday, 1 September 2019

Graff / 3 Sons Iron Curtain

Name: Graff / 3 Sons Iron Curtain, 11.5%, Norway
Appearance: Near black, dark tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, dark chocolate.
Taste: Very dark malt, roasted, molasses, some sweetness, dark chocolate. Cake. Slight coffee?
Bought: Agenturet (Tromsø), 150 ml tap, NOK 58.00
Score: 4.0 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 16/20)
Info: 1/9-2019

Hogna / Reins Kloster Chocolate Seasurf

Porter - Flavored #7, New brewery:

Name: Hogna / Reins Kloster Chocolate Seasurf, 8%, Norway
Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Some tan head.
Aroma: Dark chocolate, dark malt, roasted.
Taste: Dark malt, dark chocolate, nicely roasted. Smooth. Lingering burnt aftertaste.
Bought: Agenturet (Tromsø), 150 ml tap, NOK 48.00
Score: 3.8 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 1/9-2019

Spike / Cervisiam Beyond RePear

Gose - Flavored #5, New brewery:

Name: Spike / Cervisiam Beyond RePear, 5%, Sweden
Appearance: Light golden, hazy. Good amount of white head.
Aroma: Tart fruits, slight lemon.
Taste: Tart fruits, pear, not too tart, though. Slight saltiness. Refreshing.
Bought: Agenturet (Tromsø), 150 ml tap, NOK 52.00
Score: 3.2 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 1/9-2019

Stigbergets / Other Half Population III

Name: Stigbergets / Other Half Population III, 7%, Sweden
Appearance: Light orange, very hazy. Ok amount of off-white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, grapefruit, slight hops.
Taste: Lots of fruits, grapefruit, laidback hops. Very smooth.
Bought: Agenturet (Tromsø), 150 ml tap, NOK 52.00
Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 1/9-2019

Garage / Cloudwater Outlier

Name: Garage / Cloudwater Outlier, 4.8%, Spain
Appearance: Pale yellow, very hazy. Nice amount of off-white head.
Aroma: Nice hops, good fruits. Pine.
Taste: Quite a lot of hops, good fruits. Grapefruit. Good balance.
Bought: Agenturet (Tromsø), 150 ml tap, NOK 48.00
Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
Info: 1/9-2019

Saturday, 31 August 2019

Hoppy People Intrepid

Name: Hoppy People Intrepid, 8%, Switzerland
Appearance: Murky brown, some off-white head.
Aroma: Malt, Belgian yeast, fruits, spices.
Taste: Medium malt, caramel sweetness, some fruits. Good amount of spices.
Bought: Halle aux Boissons (Matran), 330 ml, CHF 3.70
Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 31/8-2019, BB: 5/4-2020

Captain Lawrence Cuvee de Castleton

Sour / Wild Beer - Flavored #4, New brewery:

Name: Captain Lawrence Cuvee de Castleton, 8.4%, United States
Appearance: 2017 version. Orange golden, slight haze. Small, white head.
Aroma: Sour, tart fruits, barrel, funk.
Taste: Sour, funk, tart fruits. Not my style.
Bought: Shared by Nordcore (while getting ready for his wedding) - thanks!, 375 ml
Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
Info: 31/8-2019, BB: ??/??-????

Friday, 30 August 2019

Firestone Walker Parabola

Name: Firestone Walker Parabola, 12.7%, United States
Appearance: 2018 version. Very dark brown, near black. Some dark tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, dark fruits, bourbon. Some alcohol.
Taste: Dark malt, barrel, coffee, dark chocolate. Very enjoyable.
Bought: Shared by Nordcore - thanks!, 355 ml
Score: 4.2 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 9/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 17/20)
Info: 30/8-2019, BB: ??/??-????

To Øl Santas Secret

Brown Ale - Imperial #4:

Name: To Øl Santas Secret, 8%, Denmark
Appearance: Very dark brown, some dark tan head.
Aroma: Vanilla, dark malt, coffee, nuts. Spices.
Taste: Dark malt, coffee, molasses, vanilla. Spices.
Bought: Shared by Nordcore - thanks!, 330 ml
Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 30/8-2019, BB: ??/??-????

Ægir / Beavertown Bæver Double White IPA

IPA - White #10:

Name: Ægir / Beavertown Bæver Double White IPA, 8%, Norway
Appearance: Orange, some light brown. Decent white head.
Aroma: Good fruits, some wheat. Oranges. Spices.
Taste: Spices, orange, light fruits, wheat.
Bought: OSL Tax Free (Oslo), 330 ml can, NOK 39.00
Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 30/8-2019, BB: 17/7-2020

Amundsen Run To The Pils

Name: Amundsen Run To The Pils, 4.7%, Norway
Appearance: Light yellow, clear. Quite flat.
Aroma: Light fruits, slight hops. Pale malts, but not much.
Taste: Light fruits, light hops. Some pale malts. Refreshing.
Bought: OSL Tax Free (Oslo), 330 ml can, NOK 29.00
Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 30/8-2019, BB: ??/??-????

Saturday, 24 August 2019

Boxer Comtesse

Name: Boxer Comtesse, 6.8%, Switzerland
Appearance: Clear golden, some off-white head.
Aroma: Ripe fruits, honey. Floral.
Taste: Light fruits, ripe fruits, some honey sweetness.
Bought: Halle aux Boissons (Matran), 330 ml, CHF 1.00
Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
Info: 24/8-2019, BB: 31/8-2019

BFM Highway To Helles - Elastane Edition

Name: BFM Highway To Helles - Elastane Edition, 4.5%, Switzerland
Appearance: Flip-top bottle. Hazy pale orange, good amount of white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, slight tropical element. Some hops.
Taste: Light fruits, grapefruit, tropical fruits, some light hops. Slight tartness. Dry.
Bought: Halle aux Boissons (Matran), 330 ml, CHF 4.95
Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 24/8-2019, BB: 30/9-2019

Friday, 23 August 2019

New Glarus Wisconsin Belgian Red

Top-2 Flavored - Fruit, new brewery:

Name: New Glarus Wisconsin Belgian Red, 4%, United States
Appearance: Dark red, clear. Some light pink head.
Aroma: Strong cherry, red fruits. Sweet.
Taste: Wow, so much red fruits and cherries. Sweet, but still slight tartness. Very nice.
Bought: Gift from CC - big thanks!, 355 ml
Score: 3.8 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 23/8-2019, BB: ??/??-????

Popihn Berliner Weisse Framboise

Berliner Weisse - Flavored #7:

Name: Popihn Berliner Weisse Framboise, 4.0%, France
Appearance: Bright light red, slight haze. Fizzy, white head.
Aroma: Sour fruits, lots of raspberries.
Taste: Lightly sour fruits, lots of raspberries. Dry finish. Nice, though.
Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml, CHF 5.17
Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 23/8-2019, BB: 21/3-2020

Saturday, 17 August 2019

Popihn Oatmeal IPA Citra / Simcoe

Name: Popihn Oatmeal IPA Citra / Simcoe, 6.6%, France
Appearance: Pale yellow, slight haze. Good amount of off-white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, grapefruit, nice hops. Some bitterness.
Taste: Good fruits, nice hops. Citrus and grapefruit. Nice and juicy.
Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml, CHF 5.17
Score: 3.7 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 17/8-2019, BB: 21/11-2019

Friday, 16 August 2019

Riegele BierManufaktur Auris 19

Name: Riegele BierManufaktur Auris 19, 9.0%, Germany
Appearance: Dark yellow, clear. Some white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, honey sweetness. Grains.
Taste: Light fruits, honey sweetness, some alcohol. A bit boring.
Bought: Coop (Online), 660 ml, CHF 5.95
Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
Info: 16/8-2019, BB: ??/??-????

l'Atelier Summer Shark

Name: l'Atelier Summer Shark, 6.7%, Switzerland
Appearance: Orange golden, slight haze, good amount of white head.
Aroma: Dirty hops, some sort of fruits, light butterscotch.
Taste: Some fruits, cardboard, some hops. Slight butterscotch. Not great.
Bought: kibrasse.ch, 330 ml, CHF 5.70
Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
Info: 16/8-2019, BB: 31/10-2019

Thursday, 15 August 2019

Feldschlösschen Pale Ale

Pale Ale #4:

Name: Feldschlösschen Pale Ale, 5.0%, Switzerland
Appearance: Clear amber, fizzy off-white head.
Aroma: Medium malt, caramel sweetness.
Taste: Medium malt, caramel sweetness, bread. Decent.
Bought: Coop (Online), 330 ml can, CHF 0.00
Score: 2.9 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
Info: 15/8-2019, BB: 13/7-2020

Wednesday, 14 August 2019

Untitled Art / Cerebral Chocolate Macaroon Imperial Stout

Name: Untitled Art / Cerebral Chocolate Macaroon Imperial Stout, 12%, United States
Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Some dark tan head.
Aroma: Cake, macaroon, dark malt, chocolate.
Taste: Macaroon, sweetness, cake, dark malt. Very sweet. Hides alcohol very well.
Bought: Gift from CC - thanks!, 355 ml can
Score: 3.8 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 14/8-2019

La Minérale de La Mine

New CH brewery, Gose #11:

Name: La Minérale de La Mine, 3%, Switzerland
Appearance: Pale yellow, slight haze. Some fizzy, white head.
Aroma: Lemon, light fruits, sea water.
Taste: Lemon, slight sour fruits, some salt. Refreshing.
Bought: kibrasse.ch, 330 ml, CHF 7.00
Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 14/8-2019, BB: ??/??-????

Tuesday, 13 August 2019

Solo Askianos

Name: Solo Askianos, 7%, Greece
Appearance: Very dark brown, clear. Some dark tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, dark chocolate, roasted, some coffee notes.
Taste: Medium roasted, dark malt. Some coffee and dark chocolate.
Bought: Crete hotel, 330 ml, €6.00
Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 13/8-2019, BB: 5/3-2021

Solo Americana

New brewery:

Name: Solo Americana, 6%, Greece
Appearance: Orange dark golden, clear. Some fizzy off-white head.
Aroma: Bread, medium malt, some caramel, light hops.
Taste: Medium malt, sweet malt, bread, nice hops. Some lingering bitterness. Pleasant surprise.
Bought: Crete hotel, 330 ml, €6.00
Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
Info: 13/8-2019, BB: 19/2-2020

Monday, 12 August 2019

EZA [εζα] Premium Pilsener Beer

Name: EZA [εζα] Premium Pilsener Beer, 5.2%, Greece
Appearance: Light orange golden, clear. Some fizzy white head.
Aroma: Light malt, light hops. Slight caramel?
Taste: Medium malt, slight hops. Quite a bit of sweetness.
Bought: Crete hotel, 330 ml, €0.00
Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
Info: 12/8-2019, BB: 28/2-2020

Sunday, 11 August 2019

Odyssey White Rhapsody

Name: Odyssey White Rhapsody, 5%, Greece
Appearance: Light yellow, hazy. Good amount of white head.
Aroma: Wheat, citrus, some sweetness. Slight spices.
Taste: Some wheat, lots of spices. Some citrus and sweetness.
Bought: Crete hotel, 250 ml draught, €0.00
Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 11/8-2019

Saturday, 10 August 2019

EZA [εζα] Fine Lager Beer

Name: EZA [εζα] Fine Lager Beer, 5%, Greece
Appearance: Light golden, clear. Good amount of white head.
Aroma: Malt, sweetness. Slight grains.
Taste: Medium malt, quite sweet. Hint of bitterness.
Bought: Crete hotel, 330 ml, €4.50
Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
Info: 10/8-2019, BB: 30/9-2019

EZA [εζα] Alcohol Free

Name: EZA [εζα] Alcohol Free, 0.5%, Greece
Appearance: Clear golden. Some white head.
Aroma: Light malt, grains.
Taste: Grains, medium malt, sweetness. Surprisingly good NA.
Bought: Crete hotel, 330 ml, €0.00
Score: 2.6 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
Info: 10/8-2019, BB: 30/6-2020

Friday, 9 August 2019

Magnus Magister 4 Seasons

Name: Magnus Magister 4 Seasons, 4.9%, Greece
Appearance: Dark golden, clear. Some fizzy white head.
Aroma: Cheap malt, slight off flavours.
Taste: Cheap malt, artificial flavours, quite harsh.
Bought: Crete hotel, 330 ml, €0.00
Score: 1.8 (Aroma 4/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 3/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 7/20)
Info: 9/8-2019, BB: ??/??-????

Thursday, 8 August 2019

Pils Hellas

New brewery:

Name: Pils Hellas, 4.5%, Greece
Appearance: Light golden, clear. Fizzy. Ok amount of white head.
Aroma: Pale malt, grains. Unexciting.
Taste: Cheap malt, grains. Very standard.
Bought: Crete hotel, 330 ml can, €0.00
Score: 2.3 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 9/20)
Info: 8/8-2019, BB: 28/2-2020

Tuesday, 6 August 2019

Malternative Cérès

New CH brewery, Specialty Grain - Other #13:

Name: Malternative Cérès, 6.5%, Switzerland
Appearance: Hazy even murky dark golden orange. Lots of white head.
Aroma: Pale malt, grains. Some fruitiness.
Taste: Malt, grains, light fruits, slight acidity. A bit unclean.
Bought: kibrasse.ch, 330 ml, CHF 5.85
Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
Info: 6/8-2019, BB: 4/11-2020

Popihn Icauna

Name: Popihn Icauna, 4.8%, France
Appearance: Light golden yellow, slight haze. Some fizzy white head.
Aroma: Light fruit, grapefruit. Slight hops, dust, some malt.
Taste: Light malt, some hops, good fruits. Decent balance.
Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml, CHF 5.17
Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 6/8-2019, BB: 26/12-2019

Saturday, 3 August 2019

Brasserie du Temps Trinity

Name: Brasserie du Temps Trinity, 11.9%, Switzerland
Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Some dark tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, slight burnt, bitter.
Taste: Dark malt, roasted, slight burnt. Dark chocolate.
Bought: kibrasse.ch, 330 ml, CHF 5.80
Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 3/8-2019, BB: 5/11-2019

Boss'Beer Moléson

Name: Boss'Beer Moléson, 6.2%, Switzerland
Appearance: Orange golden, slight haze. Some off-white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, light hops.
Taste: Good hops, slight malt, exotic fruits, strong bitterness. A bit harsh.
Bought: Manor, 330 ml, CHF ?.??
Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 3/8-2019, BB: 29/10-2019

Gotlands Easy Rider Bulldog

Name: Gotlands Easy Rider Bulldog, 0.4%, Sweden
Appearance: Light orange, quite hazy. Some fizzy white head.
Aroma: Light malt, light fruits, cereal.
Taste: Light malt, some hops. Grains. A bit harsh, but decent for a NA.
Bought: Manor (Fribourg), 330 ml, CHF ?.??
Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
Info: 3/8-2019, BB: 2/3-2020

Friday, 2 August 2019

Popihn DIPA Mosaic

Name: Popihn DIPA Mosaic, 8%, France
Appearance: Yellow golden, quite hazy. Some off-white head.
Aroma: Fruits, grapefruit, slight hops.
Taste: Lots of fruits, juice, grapefruit. Slight sweetness. Some bitterness, but quite laidback.
Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml, CHF 5.17
Score: 3.8 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 2/8-2019, BB: 19/12-2019

Hordeum Feu Du Courroux

New CH brewery:

Name: Hordeum Feu Du Courroux, 6.2%, Switzerland
Appearance: Amber, hazy, some sediments in the bottle. Some fizzy head
Aroma: Light fruits, some caramel sweetness.
Taste: Red fruits, caramel sweetness. Some hops. Some dry fruits at the end.
Bought: kibrasse.ch, 330 ml, CHF 5.80
Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 2/8-2019, BB: 31/12-2019

Wednesday, 31 July 2019

Popihn IPA Loral

France #100:

Name: Popihn IPA Loral, 7.5%, France
Appearance: Yellow, very hazy. Some white head.
Aroma: Fruits, grapefruit, some hops. Citrus.
Taste: Hops, resins, light fruits, citrus. Quite strong bitterness.
Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml, CHF 5.17
Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 31/7-2019, BB: 18/12-2019

Haut-Lac Turbine

New CH brewery:

Name: Haut-Lac Turbine, 7%, Switzerland
Appearance: Burnt orange, hazy. Some off-white head.
Aroma: Herbs, some fruits, slight yeast.
Taste: Some fruits, pale malt, cardboard. Dry, herbal.
Bought: kibrasse.ch, 330 ml, CHF 5.60
Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 31/7-2019, BB: 31/12-2020

Saturday, 27 July 2019

Popihn Russian Imperial Stout v.3

Name: Popihn Russian Imperial Stout v.3, 11.6%, France
Appearance: Very dark brown, looks almost oily. Tiny, dark tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, coffee notes. Slight barrel.
Taste: Roasted, dark malt, some dark chocolate. Some barrel. Good complexity. Very nice.
Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml, CHF 5.17
Score: 3.9 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 16/20)
Info: 27/7-2019, BB: 18/3-2020

Dive Bär Saison Estivale

New CH brewery:

Name: Dive Bär Saison Estivale, 6.3%, Switzerland
Appearance: Pale yellow golden, hazy. Fizzy, some white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, Belgian yeast.
Taste: Light fruits, lots of Belgian yeast. Some flowers. Slight alcohol.
Bought: kibrasse.ch, 330 ml, CHF 5.70
Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 27/7-2019, BB: 22/5-2019

Friday, 26 July 2019

Popihn / LIC IPA (Citra / Cashmere)

Name: Popihn / LIC IPA (Citra / Cashmere), 7.2%, France
Appearance: Hazy yellow golden, small white head. Some sediments at the bottom of the bottle.
Aroma: Lots of fruit, exotic fruits, grapefruit. Hops, resins, pine.
Taste: Lots of fruit, grapefruit, pines. Good hops, lingering bitterness. Some juiciness.
Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml, CHF 5.17
Score: 3.8 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 16/20)
Info: 26/7-2019, BB: 6/12-2019

Lance-Pierre Lausanne-Goslar

Gose #10:

Name: Lance-Pierre Lausanne-Goslar, 4.2%, Switzerland
Appearance: Light orange, hazy. Lots of fizzy white head. Some sediments at the bottom of the bottle.
Aroma: Light fruits, black pepper, some tartness.
Taste: Light fruits. Slight lemon, a bit of tartness. Slight saltiness. Nice and refreshing.
Bought: kibrasse.ch, 330 ml, CHF 5.30
Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 26/7-2019, BB: ??/??-????

Saturday, 20 July 2019

Popihn Porter Cerises / Framboises

Porter - Flavored #5:

Name: Popihn Porter Cerises / Framboises, 5.1%, France
Appearance: Very dark brown, good amount of tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, chocolate, raspberry and cherries.
Taste: Dark malt, lots of berries. Cherries and raspberries. Dry fruits. Slight tartness. Interesting.
Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml, CHF 5.17
Score: 3.7 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 20/7-2019, BB: 8/5-2021

Popihn Hoppy Lager Mosaïc / Loral

New brewery, French brewery #50:

Name: Popihn Hoppy Lager Mosaïc / Loral, 5.5%, France
Appearance: Yellow golden, mostly clear. Small, white head.
Aroma: Lots of fruits, exotic fruits, grapefruit. Some hops.
Taste: Nice fruits, grapefruit, good hops. Pine, nice bitterness.
Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml, CHF 5.17
Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 20/7-2019, BB: 3/5-2020

Friday, 19 July 2019

BadFish Imperial Brown Ale Rum BA

Brown Ale - Imperial #3, new CH brewery:

Name: BadFish Imperial Brown Ale Rum BA, 8.9%, Switzerland
Appearance: Dark brown, seems clear. Some fizzy, dark tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, roasted. Lots of barrel.
Taste: Dark malt, lots of barrel, roasted. Dryness, warming.
Bought: kibrasse.ch, 330 ml, CHF 6.80
Score: 3.8 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 19/7-2019, BB: 28/2-2020

l'Improbable la Suricate Blonde

Name: l'Improbable la Suricate Blonde, 4.8%, Switzerland
Appearance: Light orange, very hazy. Some sediments. Good amount of white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, quite a bit of yeast. Slight hips.
Taste: Light fruits, some yeast, some grains. Dirt, slight sourness.
Bought: kibrasse.ch, 330 ml, CHF 5.20
Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 19/7-2019, BB: 21/9-2019

Saturday, 13 July 2019

Barfuss Black Monkey

New CH brewery:

Name: Barfuss Black Monkey, 6.8%, Switzerland
Appearance: Very dark brown, lots of dark tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, dark chocolate.
Taste: Dark malt, lightly roasted. Some coffee and chocolate.
Bought: Craftbrew.ch, 330 ml, CHF 4.80
Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 13/7-2019, BB: 22/9-2019

O'Bled Moisson

New CH brewery:

Name: O'Bled Moisson, 4.2%, Switzerland
Appearance: Dark golden, quite hazy. Quite carbonated. Good amount of off-white head.
Aroma: Light malt, grass and flowers, some hops.
Taste: Light malt, some hops. A bit of grass, slight yeast.
Bought: kibrasse.ch, 330 ml, CHF 5.70
Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 13/7-2019, BB: 7/9-2019

Friday, 12 July 2019

l'Atelier la Malinoise

New CH brewery:

Name: l'Atelier la Malinoise, 5%, Switzerland
Appearance: Medium to dark brown, very hazy. Lots of light tan head.
Aroma: Light malt, toasted. Sweetness.
Taste: Medium malt, toasted, nutty. Some caramel sweetness.
Bought: kibrasse.ch, 330 ml, CHF 5.50
Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 12/7-2019, BB: 31/5-2019

WhiteFrontier FWT Session IPA

Name: WhiteFrontier FWT Session IPA, 3.5%, Switzerland
Appearance: Pale yellow golden, quite hazy. Good amount of off-white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, lemony, slight hops.
Taste: Light fruits, some yeast, slight lemon, refreshing. Some light hops. Hint of sweetness.
Bought: Coop, 330 ml, CHF ?.??
Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 12/7-2019, BB: 31/3-2020

Saturday, 6 July 2019

Ahoi Bier Knock Stout

New CH brewery:

Name: Ahoi Bier Knock Stout, 4.6%, Switzerland
Appearance: Very dark brown, seems clear. Tiny tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, roasted. Hint of coffee?
Taste: Dark malt, slightly roasted. A bit light for a stout.
Bought: Craftbrew.ch, 330 ml, CHF 5.20
Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 6/7-2019, BB: 30/9-2019

Eisbock Noxx Illuminator Weizen Doppelbock

Name: Eisbock Noxx Illuminator Weizen Doppelbock, 9.5%, Switzerland
Appearance: Dark brown, red hue. Clear. Almost no head.
Aroma: Dark fruits, ripe fruits. Sweetness.
Taste: Dark fruits, ripe fruits, some pale malt. Fruity sweetness. Nice.
Bought: Craftbrew.ch, 330 ml, CHF 8.30
Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 6/7-2019, BB: 31/12-2019

Friday, 5 July 2019

Chen Van Loon 606 Bitter Ale

Name: Chen Van Loon 606 Bitter Ale, 6.0%, Switzerland
Appearance: Orange light brown, very hazy. Some off-white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, grapefruit, good hops. Resins.
Taste: Good hops, nice fruits, grapefruit. Light bitterness, pine. Nice.
Bought: Craftbrew.ch, 330 ml, CHF 6.20
Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 5/7-2019, BB: 10/2-2021

Old Hill Brewmaster Boar - Helles

New CH brewery:

Name: Old Hill Brewmaster Boar - Helles, 4.5%, Switzerland
Appearance: Light orange golden, slight haze. Some white head.
Aroma: Light malt, slight grains, floral.
Taste: Light malt, very light hops, earth, some grass, floral. Well balanced. Surprisingly nice.
Bought: Craftbrew.ch, 330 ml, CHF 5.20
Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 5/7-2019, BB: 18/10-2019

Sunday, 30 June 2019

St. Laurentius Vanilla Oatmeal Stout

New CH brewery:

Name: St. Laurentius Vanilla Oatmeal Stout, 6.2%, Switzerland
Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Some dark tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, leather, roasted.
Taste: Dark malt, roasted, good amount of vanilla, some coffee.
Bought: Craftbrew.ch, 330 ml, CHF 4.80
Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
Info: 29/6-2019, BB: ??/??-????

Saturday, 29 June 2019

Lehe Chilsner

Flavored - Chili / Peppers #2:

Name: Lehe Chilsner, 5.5%, Estonia
Appearance: Light orange golden, clear. Some white head.
Aroma: Chilli, but not hot.
Taste: More chilli, nice heat. Not too spicy. Some malt hiding in there. Lingering chilli aftertaste.
Bought: Die Bierothek (Stuttgart), 330 ml, €2.83
Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
Info: 29/6-2019, BB: 18/2-2020

la Mécanique des Fluides Tangerine Lollipop

Name: la Mécanique des Fluides Tangerine Lollipop, ?%, Switzerland
Appearance: Light brown, hazy. Lots of off-white head.
Aroma: Peppermint, herbs. Vegetables, slight hops. Some malt.
Taste: Herbs, vegetables, some hops. A bit harsh.
Bought: Le Port de Fribourg, 300 ml tap, CHF 6.00
Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
Info: 29/6-2019

Extra-Muros Ygritte

Name: Extra-Muros Ygritte, ?%, Switzerland
Appearance: Yellow golden, hazy. Some white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, some hops.
Taste: Light hops, some herbs. Light fruits. Slight bitterness.
Bought: Le Port de Fribourg, 300 ml tap, CHF 6.00
Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 29/6-2019

Les Gobelins Pilzen Barke

Name: Les Gobelins Pilzen Barke, 5.9%, Switzerland
Appearance: Hazy dark yellow, some white head.
Aroma: Pale malt, light hops. Typical pilsner.
Taste: Pale malt, light hops. Some fruits, sweetness. Smooth.
Bought: Le Port de Fribourg, 300 ml tap, CHF 6.00
Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
Info: 29/6-2019

Friday, 28 June 2019

La Débauche Black Phillip

New brewery:

Name: La Débauche Black Phillip, 10%, France
Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Dark tan head, some sediments.
Aroma: Brett, some dark malt. Roasted. Mostly brett, though.
Taste: Dark malt, brett, roasted. Lasting funkiness. Not my thing.
Bought: Die Bierothek (Stuttgart), 330 ml, €6.25
Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
Info: 28/6-2019, BB: ??/??-????

Glattfelder Hell

New CH brewery:

Name: Glattfelder Hell, 4.7%, Switzerland
Appearance: Dark golden, quite hazy. Small off-white head.
Aroma: Pale malt, grass, light hops.
Taste: Pale malt, light hops, some fruits. Earthy, grass.
Bought: Craftbrew.ch, 330 ml, CHF 4.80
Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 28/6-2019, BB: 30/6-2019

Saturday, 22 June 2019

LägereBräu Barrique Blend Cognac Imperial Stout

Name: LägereBräu Barrique Blend Cognac Imperial Stout, 8.5%, Switzerland
Appearance: Dark brown, seems clear. Almost no head.
Aroma: Dark malt, some dark fruits. Slight barrel.
Taste: Dark malt, slightly roasted, some barrel and dark fruits. Lacks depth.
Bought: Craftbrew.ch, 330 ml, CHF 6.90
Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
Info: 22/6-2019, BB: 31/10-2020

Buddelship Great Escape

New brewery:

Name: Buddelship Great Escape, 6.5%, Germany
Appearance: Light orange golden, slight haze. Some white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, citrus fruits. Pine, light hops.
Taste: Light fruits, pale malts. Good amount of hops. Lingering bitterness. Not clean.
Bought: Die Bierothek (Stuttgart), 330 ml, €3.78
Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 22/6-2019, BB: 31/1-2020

Friday, 21 June 2019

Borg Surtur Nr. 38

Name: Borg Surtur Nr. 38, 10.8%, Iceland
Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Some dark tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, heavily roasted. Liquorice and coffee.
Taste: Dark malt, very roasted. Some coffee and sweetness. Very good.
Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml, CHF 4.00
Score: 4.0 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 16/20)
Info: 21/6-2019, BB: 28/11-2027

Hammer-Bier Tessiner Marroni Honig Bock Bier

New CH brewery:

Name: Hammer-Bier Tessiner Marroni Honig Bock Bier, 6.6%, Switzerland
Appearance: Straw golden, clear. Some off-white head.
Aroma: Honey, some chestnut. Sweetness.
Taste: Medium malt, honey sweetness. Floral. More honey sweetness.
Bought: Craftbrew.ch, 330 ml, CHF 8.95
Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 21/6-2019, BB: 31/12-2020

St. Erhard Original (Kellerbier)

New brewery:

Name: St. Erhard Original (Kellerbier), 5.0%, Germany
Appearance: Orange-red, amber? Very clear. Some fizzy head.
Aroma: Light malt, some dark fruit? Some caramel.
Taste: Medium malt, light caramel sweetness. Too sweet.
Bought: Die Bierothek (Stuttgart), 330 ml, €1.95
Score: 2.6 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
Info: 21/6-2019, BB: 6/2-2020

Wednesday, 19 June 2019

Darkwolf Alone In The Dark

Name: Darkwolf Alone In The Dark, 4.8%, Switzerland
Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Small, tan head.
Aroma: Roasted, dark malt. Some coffee.
Taste: Dark malt, roasted, slight coffee. Good!
Bought: Craftbrew.ch, 500 ml, CHF 5.50
Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
Info: 19/6-2019, BB: 30/11-2019

Espiga Garage IPA

New brewery:

Name: Espiga Garage IPA, 6%, Spain
Appearance: Orange golden, very hazy. Good amount of creamy, white head.
Aroma: Light fruit, grapefruit, good amount of hops, pine.
Taste: Good fruit, nice hops. Pines. Good bitterness.
Bought: Die Bierothek (Stuttgart), 330 ml, €2.83
Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 19/6-2019, BB: 25/11-2019

Saturday, 15 June 2019

Chen Van Loon Black Ale

New CH brewery:

Name: Chen Van Loon Black Ale, 7.5%, Switzerland
Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Small, dark tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, some dark chocolate.
Taste: Dark malt, slightly roasted, some dark chocolate and coffee notes. Dark fruit? Very smooth.
Bought: Craftbrew.ch, 330 ml, CHF 6.20
Score: 3.8 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 15/6-2019, BB: 31/3-2021

NBG Crazy Lazy Hazy

New brewery:

Name: NBG Crazy Lazy Hazy, 5.0%, Germany
Appearance: Light yellow golden, very hazy. Small, white head.
Aroma: Grapefruit, light fruits, slight hops.
Taste: Light hops, some bitterness, pine. Good light fruits, grapefruit.
Bought: Die Bierothek (Stuttgart), 330 ml, €2.84
Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
Info: 15/6-2019, BB: 27/2-2020

Friday, 14 June 2019

Emma Salto Orale

New brewery:

Name: Emma Salto Orale, 8.6%, Germany
Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Some tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, roasted. Coffee, slight smoke.
Taste: Dark malt, roasted, dark chocolate. Slight coffee notes and burnt.
Bought: Die Bierothek (Stuttgart), 330 ml, €4.35
Score: 3.8 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 14/6-2019, BB: 22/11-2020

Eisbock Noxx IPA

New CH brewery:

Name: Eisbock Noxx IPA, 6.2%, Switzerland
Appearance: Golden brown, chestnut. Clear. Small, off-white head.
Aroma: Light malt, toasted. Some caramel sweetness. Not much hops.
Taste: Light malt, microscopic hops. Toasted, sweetness. Lacking bitterness for an IPA.
Bought: Craftbrew.ch, 330 ml, CHF 6.50
Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 14/6-2019, BB: 30/11-2019

Sunday, 9 June 2019

Libertus Frankonian Dark

New brewery:

Name: Libertus Frankonian Dark, 5.3%, Germany
Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Tiny tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, slightly roasted.
Taste: Dark malt, moderately roasted, some sweetness.
Bought: Die Bierothek (Stuttgart), 500 ml, €2.83
Score: 3.3 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
Info: 9/6-2019, BB: 1/12-2019

Blech.Brut 23/04

New brewery:

Name: Blech.Brut 23/04, 6.5%, Germany
Appearance: Murky orange light brown, some off-white head.
Aroma: Exotic fruits, grapefruit, some hops.
Taste: Lots of fruits, grapefruit. Nice hops, quite laidback. Smooth.
Bought: Die Bierothek (Stuttgart), 330 ml can, €3.95
Score: 3.8 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 9/6-2019, BB: 6/9-2019

Saturday, 8 June 2019

Sakiškiu / Birrificio Italiano Baked Ale

New brewery, Smoked - Other #2:

Name: Sakiškiu / Birrificio Italiano Baked Ale, 6.3%, Lithuania
Appearance: Light orange, slightly hazy. Big amount of creamy, head.
Aroma: Some malt, slight bread, light fruits.
Taste: Nice fruits, hint of citrus. Some smokiness. Interesting, again.
Bought: Die Bierothek (Stuttgart), 330 ml, €3.78
Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 8/6-2019, BB: 8/7-2019

Flügge Jorke

New brewery:

Name: Flügge Jorke, 3.8%, Germany
Appearance: Very hazy golden yellow. Some fizzy off-white head. Cute bird.
Aroma: Light fruits, lemon. Some tartness.
Taste: Light, tart fruits, lemon. Some pale malt. Interesting.
Bought: Die Bierothek (Stuttgart), 330 ml, €4.73
Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 8/6-2019, BB: 20/7-2019

Friday, 7 June 2019

Hopferei Hertrich Veto Weisser Hai

New brewery, Wheat Ale - India / Hopfenweisse #4:

Name: Hopferei Hertrich Veto Weisser Hai, 6.8%, Germany
Appearance: Orange, cloudy. Some off-white head.
Aroma: Lots of fruits, ripe fruits, some spices.
Taste: Light, ripe fruits, spices, some wheat. Bananas. Nice.
Bought: Die Bierothek (Stuttgart), 330 ml, €3.78
Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 7/6-2019, BB: 5/7-2019

London Beer Factory Paxton IPA

New brewery:

Name: London Beer Factory Paxton IPA, 5.5%, England
Appearance: Orange golden, hazy. Good amount of off-white head.
Aroma: Fruits, grapefruit, nice hops.
Taste: Good hops, pine, nice light fruits, grapefruits. Nice bitterness, some sweetness.
Bought: Manor (Fribourg), 330 ml can, CHF 2.60
Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 7/6-2019, BB: 12/11-2019

Monday, 3 June 2019

Afamia Premium Quality

Ratebeer country #189:

Name: Afamia Premium Quality, 4.5%, Syria
Appearance: Golden brown, clear. Small head.
Aroma: Good fruits, light malt. Grains.
Taste: Grains, light malt, light fruits. Strange one.
Bought: Trade with Erzengel - big thanks!, small sample
Score: 2.3 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 9/20)
Info: 3/6-2019

2SIX8 Goat Farm Pale Ale

Ratebeer country #188:

Name: 2SIX8 Goat Farm Pale Ale, 5.2%, Antigua & Barbuda
Appearance: Hazy light orange golden, some fizzy head.
Aroma: Good fruits, light hops.
Taste: Lots of fruits, slight hops, low bitterness.
Bought: Trade with Erzengel - big thanks!, small sample
Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
Info: 3/6-2019

Bière Niger

Ratebeer country #187:

Name: Bière Niger, ?%, Niger
Appearance: Yellow golden, hazy. Not much head.
Aroma: Some sweetness, grains, funk.
Taste: Grains, slight tart fruits, light sweetness.
Bought: Trade with Erzengel - big thanks!, small sample
Score: 2.1 (Aroma 4/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 4/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 9/20)
Info: 3/6-2019

Saturday, 1 June 2019

Brehon Killanny Red

New brewery:

Name: Brehon Killanny Red, 4.5%, Ireland
Appearance: Dark brown-red, mahogany? Clear and fizzy. Some light tan head, big head later.
Aroma: Malt, toasted, slight metal.
Taste: Medium malt, red fruits, toasted. Slight bitterness. Later sweetness. Quite smooth.
Bought: Die Bierothek (Stuttgart), 500 ml, €3.78
Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 1/6-2019, BB: 6/4-2020

Smash Project Herbipolis

New brewery:

Name: Smash Project Herbipolis, 5.0%, Germany
Appearance: Light yellow golden, slight haze. Fizzy. Good amount off-white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, light hops. Grains?
Taste: Light malt, light hops, some grains. Light fruits? Refreshing, but not much more.
Bought: Die Bierothek (Stuttgart), 500 ml, €3.21
Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 1/6-2019, BB: 14/9-2019

Friday, 31 May 2019

Sudden Death Sir Barks-A-Lot

New brewery:

Name: Sudden Death Sir Barks-A-Lot, 6.8%, Germany
Appearance: Hazy golden, nice white head.
Aroma: Light malt, some fruits. Dankness.
Taste: Light malt, some hops, slight dankness. Not much fruits. Wouldn’t say this is a NEIPA.
Bought: Die Bierothek (Stuttgart), 330 ml, €4.73
Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
Info: 31/5-2019, BB: 18/8-2019

Bayerischer Bahnhof Original Leipziger Gose

Gose #9, Germany #300, new brewery:

Name: Bayerischer Bahnhof Original Leipziger Gose, 4.5%, Germany
Appearance: Light orange golden, hazy. Quite hazy. Small head.
Aroma: Herbs, light fruits, some saltiness, hint of tanginess.
Taste: Light fruits, lemon and sweet, some saltiness. Slight sourness, but luckily for me not too much.
Bought: Die Bierothek (Stuttgart), 330 ml, €2.74
Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 31/5-2019, BB: 27/2-2020

BraufactuM The Brale

New brewery:

Name: BraufactuM The Brale, 5.0%, Germany
Appearance: Dark brown, hazy. Some tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, some sweetness.
Taste: Dark malt, lightly roasted, some caramel sweetness.
Bought: Hotel restaurant (Stuttgart), 300 ml tap, €9.00
Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 31/5-2019

Stuttgarter Hofbräu Pilsner

New brewery:

Name: Stuttgarter Hofbräu Pilsner, 4.9%, Germany
Appearance: Light golden, clear. Nice amount of creamy, white head.
Aroma: Pale malt, light fruits, some hops.
Taste: Light malt, light hops. Some bitterness in aftertaste. Some harshness.
Bought: Hotel restaurant (Stuttgart), 300 ml tap, €4.00
Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
Info: 31/5-2019

Thursday, 30 May 2019

Schönbuch Kristallweizen

Weissbier - Kristallweizen #13:

Name: Schönbuch Kristallweizen, 5.1%, Germany
Appearance: Clear golden, some off-white head. Fizzy.
Aroma: Banana, wheat. Some bloody lemon, because they put a slice of lemon in it...
Taste: Nice wheat, some banana, light spices. Good.
Bought: Brauhaus Schönbuch (Stuttgart), 500 ml, €4.10
Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
Info: 30/5-2019, BB: ??/??-????

Schönbuch Hefeweizen Dunkel

Name: Schönbuch Hefeweizen Dunkel, 5.1%, Germany
Appearance: Dark brown, hazy. Some tan head.
Aroma: Wheat, banana, some malt. Toasted.
Taste: Dark malt, some caramel sweetness. Some wheat and dark fruits?
Bought: Brauhaus Schönbuch (Stuttgart), 100 ml tap, €?.??
Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 30/5-2019

Schönbuch Pils

Name: Schönbuch Pils, 4.8%, Germany
Appearance: Light golden, very clear. Fizzy. Some off-white head.
Aroma: Light hops, light malt, floral.
Taste: Light malt, hops, floral. Slight yeast. Crisp.
Bought: Brauhaus Schönbuch (Stuttgart), 100 ml tap, €?.??
Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 30/5-2019

Schönbuch Hefeweizen Hell

Name: Schönbuch Hefeweizen Hell, 5.1%, Germany
Appearance: Yellow golden, hazy. Some off-white head.
Aroma: Wheat, banana, yeast, spices.
Taste: Wheat, banana, light fruits. Hint of yeast. Light spices.
Bought: Brauhaus Schönbuch (Stuttgart), 100 ml tap, €?.??
Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
Info: 30/5-2019

Schönbuch Naturtrüb

New brewery:

Name: Schönbuch Naturtrüb, 4.8%, Germany
Appearance: Hazy, light orange golden. Some off-white head.
Aroma: Light fruit, light hops.
Taste: Light hops, some yeast. Light fruits. Smooth.
Bought: Brauhaus Schönbuch (Stuttgart), 100 ml tap, €?.??
Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 30/5-2019

Wednesday, 29 May 2019

Kinn Bresjnev

Name: Kinn Bresjnev, 8%, Norway
Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Lots of dark tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, dark chocolate.
Taste: Dark malt, roasted, some dark chocolate. Light coffee notes. Some dark fruit sweetness.
Bought: OSL Tax Free (Oslo), 750 ml, NOK 69.00
Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 29/5-2019, BB: 6/4-2028

Saturday, 25 May 2019

Le Fou du Roi La Dernière Volonté

Name: Le Fou du Roi La Dernière Volonté, 7.2%, Switzerland
Appearance: Medium orange brown, very hazy. Some light tan head.
Aroma: Light malt, fruits, some sweetness.
Taste: Malt, some red fruits, raisins, slight caramel sweetness.
Bought: Halle aux Boissons (Matran), 330 ml, CHF 4.00
Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 25/5-2019, BB: 1/11-2019

Friday, 24 May 2019

La Corne du Bois des Pendus La Triple 10º

New brewery:

Name: La Corne du Bois des Pendus La Triple 10º, 10.0%, Belgium
Appearance: Light golden, hazy. Small, creamy off-white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, Belgian yeast. Spices.
Taste: Good fruits, Belgian yeast. Some hops. Good spices.
Bought: Halle aux Boissons (Matran), 330 ml, CHF 2.80
Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
Info: 24/5-2019, BB: 30/4-2022

Le Traquenard Pale Ale [Blonde]

Name: Le Traquenard Pale Ale [Blonde], 4.7%, Switzerland
Appearance: Light orange, very hazy. Lots of white head, almost too much.
Aroma: Light fruits light hops. Slight yeast.
Taste: Good fruits, light hops, pale malt. Some spices.
Bought: Halle aux Boissons (Matran), 330 ml, CHF 4.00
Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 24/5-2019, BB: 30/6-2019

Wednesday, 22 May 2019

Bier Factory Rapperswil Oh IPA

Name: Bier Factory Rapperswil Oh IPA, 6.5%, Switzerland
Appearance: Light orange golden, hazy. Lots of white head.
Aroma: Hops, light fruits. Exotic fruits.
Taste: Good hops, nice fruits, hint of malt. Some exotic fruits. Decent.
Bought: Luigia (Fribourg), 330 ml, CHF ?.??
Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 22/5-2019, BB: 6/3-2019(!)

Baladin Magika

Name: Baladin Magika, 8.5%, Italy
Appearance: Clear amber, some light tan head.
Aroma: Aromatic, perfume. Sweet malt.
Taste: Aromatic, medium malt, perfume. Nice. Sweet.
Bought: Les Trentenaires (Fribourg), 330 ml tap, CHF 5.50
Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
Info: 22/5-2019

Insel-Brauerei Meerjungfrau

Name: Insel-Brauerei Meerjungfrau, 5.6%, Germany
Appearance: Light orange, hazy. Some white head.
Aroma: Light sour, light fruits. Herbs?
Taste: Quite sour, tart fruits. Light fruits.
Bought: Shared by JC - thanks!, 330 ml
Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
Info: 22/5-2019, BB: ??/??-????

Insel-Brauerei Seepferd

Name: Insel-Brauerei Seepferd, 5.6%, Germany
Appearance: Orange, slight haze. Some off-white head.
Aroma: Some sourness, tart fruits.
Taste: Slightly sour, but with some fruity sweetness.
Bought: Shared by BW - thanks!, 330 ml
Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
Info: 22/5-2019, BB ??/??-????

BLZ Don Maté

IPA - Flavored #4:

Name: BLZ Don Maté, 6.3%, Switzerland
Appearance: Hazy orange, small off-white head.
Aroma: Like tea, some fruits? Herbs.
Taste: Herbs and tea. I guess that's the maté. Low bitterness, lacking "IPA" elements...
Bought: Les Trentenaires (Fribourg), 330 ml, CHF 9.00
Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 22/5-2019, BB: 23/10-2020

Saturday, 18 May 2019

BrewDog Cocoa Psycho

Name: BrewDog Cocoa Psycho, 10%, Scotland
Appearance: Very dark brown, nearly black. Tiny, dark tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, coffee, dark chocolate. Prunes.
Taste: Dark malt, coffee, roasted, dark chocolate. Slightly burnt. Smooth.
Bought: Halle aux Boissons (Matran), 330 ml, CHF 7.50
Score: 4.0 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 16/20)
Info: 18/5-2019, BB: 5/10-2022

WhiteFrontier / Stockholm Foreign Extra Stout

Name: WhiteFrontier / Stockholm Foreign Extra Stout, 7.5%, Switzerland
Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Some dark tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, some chocolate and coffee notes.
Taste: Dark malt, heavily roasted, clear coffee, some dark chocolate. Very enjoyable.
Bought: Halle aux Boissons (Matran), 330 ml, CHF 3.60
Score: 3.8 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 18/5-2019, BB: 31/12-2019

Friday, 17 May 2019

Beaufort Lager (Côte d’Ivoire)

Ivory Coast #2:

Name: Beaufort Lager (Côte d’Ivoire), 5%, Ivory Coast
Appearance: Pale golden, clear. Some off-white head.
Aroma: Pale malt, grains. Standard.
Taste: Pale malt, slight grains, light fruits.
Bought: Courtesy of caribou43 - thanks!, 330 ml
Score: 1.9 (Aroma 4/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 4/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 7/20)
Info: 17/5-2019, BB: 10/10-2019

Baladin Elixir

Name: Baladin Elixir, 10%, Italy
Appearance: Dark ruby red, clear. Some light tan head.
Aroma: Dark fruits, some caramel, medium malt.
Taste: Dark fruits, good maltiness. Caramel sweetness. Nice.
Bought: Les Trentenaires (Fribourg), 100 ml draft, CHF 2.20
Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 17/5-2019

Baladin Open Amber

Name: Baladin Open Amber, 7.5%, Italy
Appearance: Dark ruby red, some off-white head.
Aroma: Medium malt, red fruits? Some caramel.
Taste: Red fruits? Medium malt, caramel sweetness.
Bought: Les Trentenaires (Fribourg), 100 ml draft, CHF 2.20
Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 17/5-2019

Baladin Open Rock'n'Roll

Name: Baladin Open Rock'n'Roll, 7.5%, Italy
Appearance: Light orange golden, clear. Some off-white head.
Aroma: Nice hops, good fruits, spices.
Taste: Some hops, aromatic. Fruits. Slight spices.
Bought: Les Trentenaires (Fribourg), 100 ml draft, CHF 2.20
Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 17/5-2019

Baladin Wayan

Name: Baladin Wayan, 5.8%, Italy
Appearance: Light orange, slight haze. Small head.
Aroma: Light fruits, orange.
Taste: More fruits. Spices, cardamom, coriander.
Bought: Les Trentenaires (Fribourg), 100 ml draft, CHF 2.20
Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
Info: 17/5-2019

Baladin Open White

Name: Baladin Open White, 5%, Italy
Appearance: Medium yellow, hazy. Small white head.
Aroma: Wheat, light fruits, yeast.
Taste: Light fruits, yeast, wheat, slight sourness.
Bought: Les Trentenaires (Fribourg), 100 ml draft, CHF 2.20
Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
Info: 17/5-2019

Baladin NazionAle

Name: Baladin NazionAle, 6%, Italy
Appearance: Yellow golden, clear.
Aroma: Belgian yeast, light fruits. Some spices.
Taste: Belgian yeast, light fruits. Spices, slight pale malt.
Bought: Les Trentenaires (Fribourg), 100 ml draft, CHF 2.20
Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 17/5-2019

Saturday, 11 May 2019

Fuller's Vintage Ale 2016

English Strong Ale #50:

Name: Fuller's Vintage Ale 2016, 8.5%, England
Appearance: Bottle 116893. Dark brown, hue of red. Clear. Some off-white head.
Aroma: Ripe, dark fruits, medium malt, bread. Some sweetness.
Taste: Medium malt, ripe fruits, prunes. Some sweetness. Slight alcohol.
Bought: Garosch, 500 ml, CHF 7.90
Score: 3.8 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 11/5-2019, BB: 31/12-2026

Boss'Beer Vanil Noir

Name: Boss'Beer Vanil Noir, 6.0%, Switzerland
Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Sone dark tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, slight coffee notes.
Taste: Dark malt, medium roasted. Vanilla. Some dark chocolate, faint coffee. Nice.
Bought: Manor (Fribourg), 330 ml, CHF 3.30
Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 11/5-2019, BB: 7/7-2019

Friday, 10 May 2019

Boulevard Bourbon Barrel Quad

Name: Boulevard Bourbon Barrel Quad, 11.2%, United States
Appearance: Dark brown, cloudy. Generous, light tan head.
Aroma: Malt, barrel, dark fruits, sweetness.
Taste: Dark malt, barrel, bourbon. Wet wood, slight alcohol. Some sweetness.
Bought: Garosch, 355 ml, CHF 3.90
Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 10/5-2019, BB: 2/7-2020

Mein Emmental Plagööri

New CH brewery:

Name: Mein Emmental Plagööri, 6.2%, Switzerland
Appearance: Orange golden, slightly hazy. Small off-white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, grapefruit, some light hops.
Taste: Light hops, some good light fruits. Lingering bitterness. Better than average.
Bought: Garosch, 330 ml, CHF 3.90
Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 10/5-2019, BB: 17/10-2019

Saturday, 4 May 2019

Maryensztadt Gwiazda Północy

Poland #30:

Name: Maryensztadt Gwiazda Północy, 10.1%, Poland
Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Tiny, tan head.
Aroma: Smoked prunes, dark malt, some sweetness.
Taste: Lots of smoked prunes, dark malt, sweetness. The smoked prunes a bit overpowering.
Bought: Garosch, 330 ml, CHF 4.90
Score: 3.7 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 4/5-2019, BB: 15/2-2021

Damn Good Bread Beer

New CH brewery:

Name: Damn Good Bread Beer, 4.8%, Switzerland
Appearance: Dark chestnut, brown. Clear. Some fizzy, off-white head.
Aroma: Bread, pale malt. Slight yeast.
Taste: Light malt, bread, some sweetness. Odd one.
Bought: Garosch, 330 ml, CHF 2.90
Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 4/5-2019, BB: 19/6-2019

Friday, 3 May 2019

Liechtensteiner Brauhaus Club Bier 06 Summer Ale

Name: Liechtensteiner Brauhaus Club Bier 06 Summer Ale, 4.0%, Liechtenstein
Appearance: Pale yellow, hazy. Some white head. Hazier later.
Aroma: Light fruits, some pale malt and shy hops.
Taste: Pale malt, light hops, some citrus. Wheat? Lacking something.
Bought: Coop (Lyssach), 330 ml, CHF 3.20
Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
Info: 3/5-2019, BB: 2/10-2019

Liechtensteiner Brauhaus Club Bier 02 Alpen Pale Ale

Name: Liechtensteiner Brauhaus Club Bier 02 Alpen Pale Ale, 5.4%, Liechtenstein
Appearance: Amber, slight haze. Small, off-white head.
Aroma: Pale malts, caramel sweetness, toasted.
Taste: Light malts, some caramel sweetness. Slight fruits, with slight bitterness at the end. Pretty good.
Bought: Coop (Lyssach), 330 ml, CHF 3.20
Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 3/5-2019, BB: 4/8-2019

Tuesday, 30 April 2019

Founders Barrel Aged CBS (Canadian Breakfast Stout)

Name: Founders Barrel Aged CBS (Canadian Breakfast Stout), 11.7%, United States
Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Some dark tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, maple syrup, vanilla.
Taste: Good barrel, lots of dark malt, roasted, smooth. Vanilla and quite a bit of sweetness. Very nice!
Bought: Trade with Nisse666 - big thanks!, 355 ml
Score: 4.4 (Aroma 9/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 9/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 18/20)
Info: 30/4-2019, BB: 27/10-2018

Molettes Une Autre

Name: Molettes Une Autre, 6.9%, Switzerland
Appearance: Golden orange, quite hazy. Nice, creamy off-white head. Sediments later.
Aroma: Light malt, some fruits. Decent.
Taste: Some fruits, slight yeast, faint maltiness. Ok, but not very clean.
Bought: Bloczone (Fribourg), 330 ml, CHF 6.00
Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 30/4-2019, BB: 31/10-2019

Saturday, 27 April 2019

Le Fou du Roi Brassin Unique - Vin d’Orge Américain

Name: Le Fou du Roi Brassin Unique - Vin d’Orge Américain, 8.6%, Switzerland
Appearance: Dark brown, clear, nice. Good amount of light tan head.
Aroma: Malt, caramel, slight fruits.
Taste: Malt, caramel sweetness, some fruits, slight butterscotch? Not great. Harsh aftertaste.
Bought: Halle aux Boissons (Matran), 330 ml, CHF 4.00
Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
Info: 27/4-2019, BB: 1/12-2019

Liechtensteiner Brauhaus Club Bier 05 White IPA

Name: Liechtensteiner Brauhaus Club Bier 05 White IPA, 6.8%, Liechtenstein
Appearance: Pale orange, quite hazy. Small, off-white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, Belgian yeast, citrus.
Taste: Belgian yeast, light fruits, some wheat. Some bitterness. Interesting.
Bought: Coop (Lyssach), 330 ml, CHF 3.20
Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 27/4-2019, BB: 2/5-2019

Friday, 26 April 2019

Faust Holzfassgereifter Eisbock

Bock - Eisbock #11, new brewery:

Name: Faust Holzfassgereifter Eisbock, 12.1%, Germany
Appearance: 2015 vintage, bottle 0452 out of 4398. Flip-top bottle. Dark red-ish brown. Quite flat.
Aroma: Ripe, dark fruits, sweetness, honey.
Taste: Lots of dark, ripe fruits. Quite sweet, medium malt, some alcohol.
Bought: Wittich, 750 ml, CHF 28.50
Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 26/4-2019, BB: 31/12-2025

London Fields 3 Weiss Monkeys

New brewery:

Name: London Fields 3 Weiss Monkeys, 5%, England
Appearance: Pale yellow golden, very hazy. Nice, creamy white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, shy hops, wheat.
Taste: Light hops, metallic, lots of wheat. Some lemon.
Bought: Coop (Switzerland), 330 ml, CHF 3.95
Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 26/4-2019, BB: 1/10-2019

Sunday, 21 April 2019

Le Fou du Roi Le Coup du Lapin

Name: Le Fou du Roi Le Coup du Lapin, 6.6%, Switzerland
Appearance: Light burnt orange, quite hazy. Some off-white head.
Aroma: Some fruit, earthiness, some caramel sweetness.
Taste: Some fruits, light malt, followed by some bitterness. Floral. Lacks something.
Bought: Halle aux Boissons (Matran), 330 ml, CHF 4.00
Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 21/4-2019, BB: 2/11-2019

Storm&Anchor There's Always A Juice

Name: Storm&Anchor There's Always A Juice, 7.2%, Switzerland
Appearance: Light orange, very hazy. Some off-white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, exotic fruits, some lemons. Some hops, but not much.
Taste: Light fruits, grapefruit, lemons. Low bitterness, lots of juice.
Bought: Drinks of the World (Basel), 330 ml, CHF 6.60
Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
Info: 21/4-2019, BB: 31/12-2019

Saturday, 20 April 2019

Unser Bier Weizenbock Rauch

Bock - Weizenbock #15:

Name: Unser Bier Weizenbock Rauch, 7.1%, Switzerland
Appearance: Light golden brown, quite hazy. Some light tan head.
Aroma: Good fruits, sweetness, light smoke.
Taste: Lots of sweetness, good fruits. Nice, faint smoke. Surprisingly nice.
Bought: Drinks of the World (Basel), 330 ml, CHF 3.50
Score: 3.8 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 20/4-2019, BB: 21/2-2020

Samuel Adams New England IPA

Name: Samuel Adams New England IPA, 6.8%, United States
Appearance: Very hazy yellow. Some white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, grapefruit, exotic fruits. Some light hops.
Taste: Light fruits, exotic fruits, juicy. Some hops. Very decent.
Bought: Drinks of the World (Basel), 355 ml can, CHF 5.10
Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 20/4-2019, BB: ??/??-????

Friday, 19 April 2019

Sunnybräu Winterbier

Mild Ale #15, new CH brewery:

Name: Sunnybräu Winterbier, 4.8%, Switzerland
Appearance: Medium brown, quite hazy. Good amount of fizzy, off-white head.
Aroma: Pale malt, toasted, oranges, some spices.
Taste: Pale malts, some toastiness, oranges. Some spices, cinnamon, and hint of vanilla?
Bought: Drinks of the World (Basel), 330 ml, CHF 6.90
Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
Info: 19/4-2019, BB: 30/6-2019

Volta Bräu Granary Red Ale

Name: Volta Bräu Granary Red Ale, 5.5%, Switzerland
Appearance: Dark amber, basically clear. Some head.
Aroma: Medium malt, earthiness. Some red fruits?
Taste: Medium malt, some red fruits, earthiness.
Bought: Hotel (Basel), 300 ml tap, CHF 5.50
Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 19/4-2019

Volta Bräu Un-Complicated Porter

New CH brewery:

Name: Volta Bräu Un-Complicated Porter, 5.7%, Switzerland
Appearance: Dark brown, clear. Some off-white head.
Aroma: Dark malt, roasted.
Taste: Dark malt, roasted, nutty. Pretty good.
Bought: Hotel (Basel), 300 ml tap, CHF 0.00*
Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 19/4-2019

* Supposed to be CHF 5.50, but they dropped the drinks on the table and over my wife's pants, so we got the drinks/food for free...

Thursday, 18 April 2019

Molettes Brown IPA

New CH brewery:

Name: Molettes Brown IPA, 6.5%, Switzerland
Appearance: Dark brown, orange hue, hazy. Quite big, creamy, light tan head.
Aroma: Malt, slightly toasted, some hops.
Taste: Malt, mild hops. Dry. Slight bitterness.
Bought: Bloczone (Fribourg), 330 ml, CHF 6.00
Score: 3.2 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 18/4-2019, BB: 31/8-2019

Bibibir White Shock

Name: Bibibir White Shock, 6.2%, Italy
Appearance: Pale yellow, slightly hazy. Small, off-white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, grapefruit, some wheat.
Taste: Light hops, citrus, some wheat. Herbal. Some good, lingering bitterness.
Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml can, CHF 4.50
Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
Info: 18/4-2019, BB: 31/8-2019

Saturday, 13 April 2019

Brausyndikat Red Ale

New CH brewery:

Name: Brausyndikat Red Ale, 5.8%, Switzerland
Appearance: Hazy red, big creamy, light pink head.
Aroma: Red fruits, pale malt.
Taste: Red fruits, some malt, dry. Some bitterness.
Bought: Drinks of the World (Zurich), 330 ml, CHF 5.80
Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
Info: 13/4-2019, BB: 1/8-2019

Dr. Brauwolf Winter IPA

New CH brewery:

Name: Dr. Brauwolf Winter IPA, 6.1%, Switzerland
Appearance: Dark orange golden, quite hazy. Lots of creamy, white head.
Aroma: Good fruits, grapefruit, nice hops.
Taste: Light, smooth fruits, grapefruit? Light hops, smooth bitterness. Very easy drinking.
Bought: Drinks of the World (Zurich), 330 ml, CHF 6.40
Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 13/4-2019, BB: 22/8-2019

Friday, 12 April 2019

Thomas Hardy's Ale 50th Anniversary

Name: Thomas Hardy's Ale 50th Anniversary, 13%, Italy
Appearance: Bottle #09811, vintage 2018. Dark reddish brown, seems clear. Almost no head.
Aroma: Malt, some caramel sweetness, lots of raisins and prunes.
Taste: Malt, raisins, prunes, sweetness. Some alcohol. Pretty good.
Bought: Drinks of the World (Zurich), 330 ml, CHF 8.80
Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 14/20)
Info: 12/4-2019, BB: 18/9-2027

Oud Beersel Oude Geuze

Lambic - Gueuze #15:

Name: Oud Beersel Oude Geuze, 6.5%, Belgium
Appearance: Orange golden, slight haze. Some off-white head.
Aroma: Tart, light fruits, barn, funk.
Taste: Light fruits, tart fruits, slight barn and funk. Refreshing.
Bought: Wittich, 375 ml, CHF 6.00
Score: 2.6 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
Info: 12/4-2019, BB: 29/3-2037

Saturday, 6 April 2019

Mad Scientist Candy Man

Hungary #10, new brewery:

Name: Mad Scientist Candy Man, 12%, Hungary
Appearance: Very dark malt, near black. Some dark tan head.
Aroma: Vanilla, roasted, dark malt. Some dark chocolate.
Taste: Dark malt, roasted, good amount of vanilla. Slight alcohol. Some sweetness.
Bought: Wittich, 330 ml, CHF 7.10
Score: 3.8 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 6/4-2019, BB: 13/11-2022

Tilquin Oude Gueuze à l'Ancienne

Lambic - Gueuze #14:

Name: Tilquin Oude Gueuze à l'Ancienne, 6.4%, Belgium
Appearance: 2016/2017 vintage. Light orange golden, slightly hazy. Some off-white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, barn, tart fruits.
Taste: Light fruits, quite tart fruits. Slight lemon. Refreshing, I guess.
Bought: Wittich, 375 ml, CHF 10.00
Score: 2.6 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 11/20)
Info: 6/4-2019, BB: 9/2-2027

Friday, 5 April 2019

Põhjala Cellar Series - Laugas

Name: Põhjala Cellar Series - Laugas, 12.3%, Estonia
Appearance: Very dark brown, some light tan head.
Aroma: Light barrel, dark malt, juniper, some dark fruits and sweetness.
Taste: Dark malt, roasted, slight barrel. Some juniper and molasses? Very nice.
Bought: Wittich, 330 ml, CHF 10.00
Score: 4.1 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 17/20)
Info: 5/4-2019, BB: 6/12-2020

Lowlander I.P.A.

New brewery:

Name: Lowlander I.P.A., 6%, Netherlands
Appearance: Light amber, some orange, clear. Some off-white head.
Aroma: Grapefruit, light fruits, some herbs. Light hops.
Taste: Some fruits, grapefruit, herbal, some light bitterness.
Bought: Wittich, 330 ml, CHF 3.20
Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 5/4-2019, BB: 31/10-2020

Saturday, 30 March 2019

Diekirch Bière de Noël (Christmas)

Luxembourg #3:

Name: Diekirch Bière de Noël (Christmas), 5.1%, Luxembourg
Appearance: Dark brown, seems clear. Some tan head.
Aroma: Red fruits, some sweet malt.
Taste: Sweet malt, toasted, some fruits. Cherry?
Bought: Halle aux Boissons (Matran), 330 ml, CHF 0.30!
Score: 2.6 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 11/20)
Info: 30/3-2019, BB: 21/4-2019

Mister B Bestia

New brewery:

Name: Mister B Bestia, 6.3%, Italy
Appearance: Light orange golden, quite hazy. Nice, creamy off-white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, exotic fruits. Clear hops.
Taste: Good fruits, lots of hops. Nice, lingering bitterness. Some malt.
Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml can, CHF 4.50
Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 30/3-2019, BB: 31/7-2019

Friday, 29 March 2019

Wild Beer Wildebeest

New brewery:

Name: Wild Beer Wildebeest, 11%, England
Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Small, tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, dark chocolate. Prunes.
Taste: Very dark malt, lightly roasted, some dark fruits, warming. Not very complex, but still very enjoyable.
Bought: Wittich, 330 ml, CHF 6.20
Score: 4.0 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 16/20)
Info: 29/3-2019, BB: 16/11-2020

Opperbacco Violent Shared

New brewery:

Name: Opperbacco Violent Shared, 4.1%, Italy
Appearance: Pale yellow golden, clear. Some nice off-white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, grapefruit, good hops.
Taste: Light hops, some fruits, grapefruit. Quite strong bitterness.
Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml can, CHF 4.50
Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 29/3-2019, BB: 31/7-2019

Saturday, 23 March 2019

Harviestoun Ola Dubh (12 Year Old)

Name: Harviestoun Ola Dubh (12 Year Old), 8%, Scotland
Appearance: Very dark brown, some dark tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, dark fruits, peat, roasted. Prunes.
Taste: Dark malt, roasted, nice peat. Some dark fruits?
Bought: Wittich, 330 ml, CHF 6.80
Score: 3.8 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 23/3-2019, BB: 31/8-2019

Lambrate Ròbb De Màtt

New brewery:

Name: Lambrate Ròbb De Màtt, 5.5%, Italy
Appearance: Very pale yellow golden, very hazy. Some off-white head.
Aroma: Grapefruit, exotic fruits, resins. Good hops.
Taste: Nice hops, lots of grapefruit, exotic fruits. Resins. Good balance.
Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml can, CHF 4.50
Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 23/3-2019, BB: 23/7-2019

Friday, 22 March 2019

Le Fou du Roi La Relève de la Garde

New CH brewery:

Name: Le Fou du Roi La Relève de la Garde, 5.7%, Switzerland
Appearance: Very dark brown, lots of tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, some coffee.
Taste: Dark malt, roasted, some burnt bitterness. Some coffee.
Bought: Halle aux Boissons (Matran), 330 ml, CHF 4.00
Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 22/3-2019, BB: 1/6-2019

Walia

New brewery, Ethiopia #3:

Name: Walia, 5%, Ethiopia
Appearance: Very clear golden, bubbles. Some fizzy white head.
Aroma: Pale malts, honey sweetness, some grains.
Taste: Medium malt, very sweet, nectar. Slight grains.
Bought: Gift from Mrs (bought in Fribourg restaurant), 330 ml, CHF ?.??
Score: 2.1 (Aroma 4/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 4/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 9/20)
Info: 22/3-2019, BB: 25/6-2019

Saturday, 16 March 2019

Sori / Kees We'll Always Have Paris

Name: Sori / Kees We'll Always Have Paris, 9.5%, Estonia
Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Small, dark tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, dark ripe fruits, roasted.
Taste: Very dark malt, roasted, some dark fruits and sweetness.
Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml, CHF 4.80
Score: 3.8 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 16/3-2019, BB: 19/5-2020

Thun Bier New England IPA

New CH brewery:

Name: Thun Bier New England IPA, 6.2%, Switzerland
Appearance: Clear golden, so no haze to start with. Hazy later. Good amount of creamy, off-white head.
Aroma: Lots of exotic fruits, good hops.
Taste: Citrus, decent amount of fruits, exotic fruits. Nice, laidback bitterness.
Bought: Garosch, 330 ml, CHF 3.90
Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 16/3-2019, BB: 11/8-2019

Friday, 15 March 2019

Sori Névé

Name: Sori Névé, 9.2%, Estonia
Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Small, dark tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, lightly roasted. Strong vanilla.
Taste: Lightly roasted, dark malt, strong vanilla, perfume, chocolate. Some spices.
Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml, CHF 4.80
Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
Info: 15/3-2019, BB: 8/11-2021