AzBeer: October 2021

Sunday 31 October 2021

Schlachthuus Irish Night

Name: Schlachthuus Irish Night, 5.3%, Switzerland
Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Some dark tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, well roasted.
Taste: Dark malt, heavily roasted, some oats. Bit of chocolate/coffee in there too. Nice.
Bought: Zur alten Weinhandlung, 330 ml, CHF 5.25
Score: 3.8 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
Info: 31/10-2021, BB: 30/4-2022

van Maisenberg Probeer #12

Name: van Maisenberg Probeer #12, 5.2%, Switzerland
Appearance: Light golden brown, clear. Lots of sediments at bottom of bottle. Good size, light tan head.
Aroma: Light fruits, wheat. Floral.
Taste: Light fruits, bananas, good amount of wheat. Floral. Dare I say summery?
Bought: Zur alten Weinhandlung, 500 ml, CHF 5.55
Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
Info: 31/10-2021, BB: 30/4-2022

Saturday 30 October 2021

van Maisenberg Koper

Name: van Maisenberg Koper, 5.2%, Switzerland
Appearance: Light brown, red hue. Small, creamy white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, balanced pale malt and hops.
Taste: Good light fruits, some pale malts and light bitterness. Balanced.
Bought: Zur alten Weinhandlung, 500 ml, CHF 5.55
Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 30/10-2021, BB: 27/3-2022

Stadtbach English Bitter

Name: Stadtbach English Bitter, 5.5%, Switzerland
Appearance: Light brownish orange, bit of haze. Huge, creamy off-white head, long lasting. Too much head.
Aroma: Pale malt, some hops. Bit of metal.
Taste: Good malts, some earthiness. Medium fruits. Some bitterness follows. Quite smooth.
Bought: Zur alten Weinhandlung, 330 ml, CHF 3.90
Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 30/10-2021, BB: 28/2-2022

Friday 29 October 2021

Stadtbach Barley Wine

Name: Stadtbach Barley Wine, 10.5%, Switzerland
Appearance: Deep, dark brown. Clear. Small, tan head.
Aroma: Dark fruits, caramel sweetness.
Taste: Dark malt. Dark fruits, prunes. Some caramel sweetness. Some alcohol.
Bought: Zur alten Weinhandlung, 330 ml, CHF 3.90
Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
Info: 29/10-2021, BB: 28/2-2022

BLZ Jurassic Barley

Bern canton #100:

Name: BLZ Jurassic Barley, 4.8%, Switzerland
Appearance: Yellow golden, hazy. Decent, off-white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, floral, vegetables. Some hops.
Taste: Fruits, some pale malt. Vegetables. Some yeast. A bit of bitterness.
Bought: Zur alten Weinhandlung, 330 ml, CHF 5.05
Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
Info: 29/10-2021, BB: 30/4-2022

Thursday 28 October 2021

Schlachthuus Red Ale

Name: Schlachthuus Red Ale, 5.2%, Switzerland
Appearance: Deep amber, slight haze. Decent, off-white head.
Aroma: Pale malt, toasted. Red fruits.
Taste: Red fruits, some pale malt. Caramel sweetness. Good balance.
Bought: Zur alten Weinhandlung, 330 ml, CHF 3.90
Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
Info: 28/10-2021, BB: 28/2-2022

Joranbräu Weizentraum

Name: Joranbräu Weizentraum, 5.6%, Switzerland
Appearance: Light orange golden, mostly clear. Fizzy off-white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, bananas. Wheat and spices.
Taste: Wheat, some light fruits. Bit of bananas and spices.
Bought: Brewmee, 330 ml, CHF 4.60
Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 28/10-2021, BB: 8/2-2022

Sunday 24 October 2021

van Maisenberg Blank

Name: van Maisenberg Blank, 5.3%, Switzerland
Appearance: Light golden, slight haze. Big, creamy off-white head.
Aroma: Light smoke, some wheat.
Taste: Good smoke, wheat backdrop. Lingering light smokiness. Balanced.
Bought: Zur alten Weinhandlung, 500 ml, CHF 5.55
Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 24/10-2021, BB: 27/2-2022

Black Sheep Pineapple Milkshake IPA

IPA - Milkshake / Smoothie #7:

Name: Black Sheep Pineapple Milkshake IPA, 5.3%, England
Appearance: Medium golden, clear. Big, fizzy off-white head.
Aroma: Sweet fruits, sweets/candy, pineapple.
Taste: Sweet fruits, pineapple. Sweets/Candy. Some lactose. Not very balanced.
Bought: amstein.ch, 330 ml can, CHF 2.83
Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 24/10-2021, BB: 30/11-2021

Saturday 23 October 2021

Joranbräu Pink Lady

Name: Joranbräu Pink Lady, 5.6%, Switzerland
Appearance: Orange red, clear. Some fizzy pink head.
Aroma: Raspberry, some tartness. Not much else.
Taste: Raspberry, tartness. A bit of yeast. Some sweetness in there.
Bought: Brewmee, 330 ml, CHF 4.60
Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 23/10-2021, BB: 19/1-2022

Müller Bräu Wildschweinbier Premium Spezial

Name: Müller Bräu Wildschweinbier Premium Spezial, 5.2%, Switzerland
Appearance: Light golden, totally clear. Some short lived white head.
Aroma: Pale malt, grains, some hops.
Taste: Grains, pale malt. Slight hops. Quite standard.
Bought: Garosch, 330 ml, CHF 2.60
Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
Info: 23/10-2021, BB: 4/11-2021

Musa Red Zeppelin

IPA - Red #5:

Name: Musa Red Zeppelin, 5.0%, Portugal
Appearance: Golden dark amber, clear. Decent pink head.
Aroma: Red fruits, hops.
Taste: Red fruits, some hops. Some sweetness. Slightly toasted, slight pale malt.
Bought: amstein.ch, 330 ml, CHF 3.04
Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 23/10-2021, BB: 31/10-2021

Friday 22 October 2021

Concorde Sauvageonne

Name: Concorde Sauvageonne, 5%, Switzerland
Appearance: Dark amber, clear. Small, fizzy light tan head. Hazy later.
Aroma: Red fruits, medium malt. Slight caramel sweetness.
Taste: Medium malt, red fruits. Toasted. Some caramel sweetness.
Bought: Au bocal du coin (Romont), 330 ml, CHF 5.00
Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
Info: 22/10-2021, BB: 3/10-2022

Extra-Muros Bonnet d'Âne

Name: Extra-Muros Bonnet d'Âne, 5.5%, Switzerland
Appearance: Light orange, very hazy. Tiny off-white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, lemon. Wheat.
Taste: Wheat, grains, some light fruits. Slight lemon.
Bought: Au bocal du coin (Romont), 330 ml, CHF 5.50
Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 22/10-2021, BB: 31/3-2022

Calanda 0.0

Name: Calanda 0.0, 0.0%, Switzerland
Appearance: Light orange golden, very clear. Fizzy white head.
Aroma: Citrus, corn. Very pale malt.
Taste: Light citrus, corn, grains. Pretty standard NA.
Bought: Halle aux Boissons (Matran), 330 ml, CHF 1.35
Score: 2.3 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 9/20)
Info: 22/10-2021, BB: 30/6-2022

Thursday 21 October 2021

Baladin l'IPpA

Name: Baladin l'IPpA, 5.5%, Italy
Appearance: Light brown, crystal clear. Small, off-white head.
Aroma: Light malt, not much hops. Some fruits.
Taste: Medium hops, light malt. Biscuits? Decent fruits.
Bought: Les Trentenaires (Fribourg), 100 ml tap, CHF ?.??
Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 21/10-2021

Baladin 4.8

Pale Ale - Belgian / Farmhouse #4:

Name: Baladin 4.8, 4.8%, Italy
Appearance: Medium golden, clear. Small, white head.
Aroma: Decent hops and light malt, light fruits.
Taste: Good hops, light fruits, biscuits, pale malt.
Bought: Les Trentenaires (Fribourg), 100 ml tap, CHF ?.??
Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 21/10-2021

Sunday 17 October 2021

Concorde Petite Brume

Name: Concorde Petite Brume, 7%, Switzerland
Appearance: Dark brown, clear. Decent, tan head.
Aroma: Medium malt, lightly roasted. Nutty.
Taste: Medium, toasted. Nutty. Very smooth.
Bought: Au bocal du coin (Romont), 330 ml, CHF 5.00
Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
Info: 17/10-2021, BB: 5/1-2022

Hopfenfisch 0819 DDH IPA

Name: Hopfenfisch 0819 DDH IPA, 8.6%, Switzerland
Appearance: Dark golden, a bit of haze. Large, creamy, off-white head.
Aroma: Medium fruits, pine, good amount of hops.
Taste: Medium fruits, heaps of hops. Nice, and not too strong bitterness. Very good.
Bought: Wintibier, 330 ml, CHF 5.20
Score: 3.8 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
Info: 17/10-2021, BB: 30/6-2023

Saturday 16 October 2021

Viking Brew Lab Heimdallr

Name: Viking Brew Lab Heimdallr, 7%, Switzerland
Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Some dark tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, roasted. Brown sugar, some dark fruits.
Taste: Dark malt, good level of roast. Some dark fruits.
Bought: Wintibier, 330 ml, CHF 4.50
Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 16/10-2021, BB: 30/6-2023

Winti-Bier IPA

Name: Winti-Bier IPA, 8.3%, Switzerland
Appearance: Pale orange golden, hazy. Decent, off-white head.
Aroma: Good hops, resins. Light fruits, citrus and lime.
Taste: Light fruits, citrus. Strong hops, lasting bitterness. Some alcohol.
Bought: Wintibier, 330 ml, CHF 2.70
Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 16/10-2021, BB: 18/6-2022

Peroni Libera

Name: Peroni Libera, 0.0%, Italy
Appearance: Pale golden, clear. Quite a bit of fizzy, white head.
Aroma: Palest malt, shyest hops, corn.
Taste: More very pale malt, corn, hint of hops. Refreshing, though.
Bought: Halle aux Boissons (Matran), 330 ml, CHF 1.80
Score: 2.2 (Aroma 4/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 9/20)
Info: 16/10-2021, BB: 30/11-2021

Friday 15 October 2021

Hopfenfisch 08XX Imperial Stout

Name: Hopfenfisch 08XX Imperial Stout, 9%, Switzerland
Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Small, tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, whiskey.
Taste: Dark malt, whiskey, slight coffee. Roasted.
Bought: Wintibier, 330 ml, CHF 6.90
Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
Info: 15/10-2021, BB: 31/10-2025

Extra-Muros Scalae Mortis

Name: Extra-Muros Scalae Mortis, 5.2%, Switzerland
Appearance: Yellow, hazy. Quite big, off-white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, citrus. Some wheat.
Taste: Wheat, light fruits. Some spices. Lemon aftertaste. Slight tartness.
Bought: Au bocal du coin (Romont), 330 ml, CHF 4.50
Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 15/10-2021, BB: 31/3-2022

Saturday 9 October 2021

Braustetter Craft Pale Ale

Name: Braustetter Craft Pale Ale, 5.1%, Switzerland
Appearance: Yellow golden, mostly clear. Small, white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, light hops.
Taste: Light fruits, citrus. Decent hops. Light bitterness. Smooth.
Bought: Wintibier, 330 ml, CHF 3.80
Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 9/10-2021, BB: 31/5-2022

Hermann Bier Pyramid Pils

Name: Hermann Bier Pyramid Pils, 5.0%, Switzerland
Appearance: Pale orange, hazy. Small, white head.
Aroma: Pale malt, light hops. Some light fruits.
Taste: Light hops and pale malt. Crisp. Good balance.
Bought: Wintibier, 330 ml, CHF 4.10
Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
Info: 9/10-2021, BB: 28/2-2022

Friday 8 October 2021

Hopfenfisch 0818 Oatmeal Dry Stout

Switzerland #800 (2021 goal achieved!):

Name: Hopfenfisch 0818 Oatmeal Dry Stout, 4.0%, Switzerland
Appearance: Very dark brown. Big, creamy tan head.
Aroma: Roasted, dark malt. Some leather and dark chocolate.
Taste: Dark malt, lightly roasted. Coffee notes. Nice.
Bought: Wintibier, 330 ml, CHF 3.40
Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
Info: 8/10-2021, BB: 31/5-2022

Braustetter Craft India Pale Ale

Name: Braustetter Craft India Pale Ale, 6.6%, Switzerland
Appearance: Orange light brown, hazy. Big, slightly tan head.
Aroma: Light fruits, resins, good amount of hops.
Taste: Decent fruits, hops, resins. Good bitterness.
Bought: Wintibier, 330 ml, CHF 3.80
Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
Info: 8/10-2021, BB: 30/4-2022

Sunday 3 October 2021

Hermann Bier 1856 Märzen

Name: Hermann Bier 1856 Märzen, 5.4%, Switzerland
Appearance: Dark orange to amber, a bit of haze. Small off-white head.
Aroma: Medium malt, caramel, toasted. Bread.
Taste: Medium malt, toasted. Some caramel sweetness. Nice, lingering aftertaste.
Bought: Wintibier, 330 ml, CHF 4.10
Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 3/10-2021, BB: 31/1-2022

Viking Brew Lab Golden Valkyrie

Name: Viking Brew Lab Golden Valkyrie, 5.5%, Switzerland
Appearance: Pale yellow, some haze. Big, fizzy head.
Aroma: Wheat. Yeast and quite a bit of brett.
Taste: Wheat, but mostly yeast and brett. Don't think the brett/sourness should be there.
Bought: Wintibier, 330 ml, CHF 4.00
Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
Info: 3/10-2021, BB: 28/2-2022

Saturday 2 October 2021

Schlossbraui Nürensdorf Old Flame Ale

Name: Schlossbraui Nürensdorf Old Flame Ale, 9.2%, Switzerland
Appearance: Pale orange to yellow, mostly clear. Fizzy white head.
Aroma: Honey, light fruits, Belgian yeast.
Taste: Light fruits, honey sweetness, Belgian yeast. Very good.
Bought: Wintibier, 330 ml, CHF 2.90
Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
Info: 2/10-2021, BB: 10/2-2022

Viking Brew Lab Erwin the Kveiking

New CH brewery:

Name: Viking Brew Lab Erwin the Kveiking, 4.5%, Switzerland
Appearance: Pale yellow, slight haze. Huge, white head.
Aroma: Floral, light hops. Some yeast.
Taste: Light hops, floral, a bit of yeast. Decent balance.
Bought: Wintibier, 330 ml, CHF 4.00
Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 2/10-2021, BB: 31/1-2022

Friday 1 October 2021

Schlossbraui Nürensdorf Knölli Huus-Trunk

Name: Schlossbraui Nürensdorf Knölli Huus-Trunk, 6.5%, Switzerland
Appearance: Light orange, quite hazy. Small white head. But overflowing bottle when opened.
Aroma: Light fruits, pale malt, some honey.
Taste: Light fruits, some pale malt. Honey sweetness.
Bought: Wintibier, 330 ml, CHF 2.90
Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 1/10-2021, BB: 13/1-2022

Hermann Bier Spitzen Wit Gold

New CH brewery:

Name: Hermann Bier Spitzen Wit Gold, 5.5%, Switzerland
Appearance: Pale yellow golden, slightly hazy. Some fizzy white head.
Aroma: Wheat, floral. A bit of honey. Some spices.
Taste: Wheat, light spices, floral. Slightly watery end.
Bought: Wintibier, 330 ml, CHF 4.10
Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
Info: 1/10-2021, BB: 31/1-2022