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