Saturday 30 November 2019

Consett Ale Works Red Dust

New brewery:
  • Name: Consett Ale Works Red Dust, 4.5%, England
  • Appearance: Dark brown, red hue. Clear. Small, off-white head.
  • Aroma: Toffee, some malt, slight caramel sweetness.
  • Taste: Medium malt, toffee, some dark fruits. Dry.
  • Bought: Northumbrian Gifts, 500 ml, £2.55
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 30/11-2019, BB: 30/6-2020

Courage Bier IPA

  • 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