Beer Goals 2022 - Result

My beer goals for 2022 were as follows (with inline comments):

• Get from 198 to 202 Ratebeer countries       [Goal achieved 2022-12-31]
• ✅ Again, thanks to two trades managed to get to exactly 202. Climbed up the list from joint 10th to 9th.
• Get from 296 to 308 Ratebeer regions       [Goal achieved 2022-09-24]
• ✅ Managed to get to 311 regions, so 15 new ones.
• Rate a beer from the last missing style
• ❌ No luck this year either.
• Reduce styles I have tried less than 5 beers from 7 to 4       [Goal achieved 2022-07-23]
• ✅ Managed to get 3 new styles to 5.
• Reduce styles I have tried less than 10 beers from 26 to 18      [Current status: 22]
• ❌ Only managed to get 4 new styles to 10.
• Get from 1514 to 1575 breweries      [Goal achieved 2022-07-20]
•  ✅ Did much better than expected, reached 1641 breweries. Tried 127 new breweries this year, compared to 72 last year. Helped by more travelling compared to 2021.
• Get from 859 to 1050 Swiss ratings        [Goal achieved 2022-09-24]
• ✅ Did much better and ended the year on 1126, so 267 new ones.
• Get from 261 to 300 Swiss breweries      [Goal achieved 2022-09-10]
• ✅ Did pretty well, reached 309 Swiss breweries, so 48 new ones this year.

Some Swiss regions related goals:

• Rate a beer from the last missing canton (Appenzell Ausserrhoden)      [Goal achieved 2022-03-04]
• ✅ Visited the only brewery in the canton and tried both their beers on tap.
• Reduce cantons I have tried less than 10 beers from 9 to 2      [Current status: 4]
• ❌ This was harder than expected, only managed to get 5 more cantons to 10 beers.
• Increase cantons I am in the top-8 raters of beers from 16 to 24      [Goal achieved 2022-12-19]
• ✅ Managed to reach this goal and retain it, and at exactly 24/26 cantons in the top-8 raters of beers.
• Increase cantons I am in the top-4 raters of breweries from 20 to 24      [Goal achieved 2022-03-18]
• ✅ Managed to reach this goal and retain it, and at exactly 24/26 cantons in the top-4 raters of breweries.
• Get from 176 to 200 Fribourg ratings       [Goal achieved 2022-08-27]
• ✅ Helped by the return of the Fribourg Beer Festival, reached 211 Fribourg ratings, so 35 new ones.

Pretty happy with reaching 10 out of 13 of my 2022 goals!

Also, here’s the breakdown per canton:

Count	Canton
38	St. Gallen
35	Fribourg
34	Bern
23	Basel-Landschaft
22	Zürich
20	Appenzell Innerrhoden
13	Basel-Stadt
13	Solothurn
11	Ticino
10	Schwyz
10	Vaud
8	Jura
6	Thurgau
6	Valais
5	Glarus
5	Graubünden
2	Appenzell Ausserrhoden
2	Nidwalden
2	Schaffhausen
2	Zug
0	Aargau
0	Genève
0	Luzern
0	Neuchâtel
0	Obwalden
0	Uri

Six cantons I didn’t try any beers from in 2022...

Castel Malawi Doppel Munich

Ratebeer country #202 (2022 goal achieved!):

• Name: Castel Malawi Doppel Munich, 6.0%, Malawi
• Appearance: Dark brown, small dark tan head.
• Aroma: Slight brown sugar, a bit of dark malt.
• Taste: Some dark malt, hint of brown sugar sweetness. Quite watery.
• Bought: Trade with Grumbo - thanks!, 330 ml
• Score: 2.3 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 9/20)
• Info: 31/12-2022, BB: 31/12-2022

Põhjala Cellar Series - Virvatuli

Gruit #3:

• Name: Põhjala Cellar Series - Virvatuli, 13%, Estonia
• Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Small, dark tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, barrel, dark cherries?
• Taste: Dark malt, quite strong barrel, some burnt caramel sweetness. Warming.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 10.50
• Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
• Info: 26/12-2022, BB: 22/8-2026

Biera Engiadinaisa Tschlin Ambra

• Name: Biera Engiadinaisa Tschlin Ambra, 4.8%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Light brown, mostly clear. Small, off-white head.
• Aroma: Pale malt, floral, some light fruits too.
• Taste: Pale malt, floral. A bit of fruits. Some light caramel sweetness.
• Bought: Coop (Bern Marktgasse), 330 ml, CHF 2.50
• Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 19/12-2022, BB: 31/1-2023

Calanda Lager

As Calanda Original:

• Name: Calanda Lager, 4.8%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Very pale golden, clear. Small, fizzy white head.
• Aroma: Bit off malt, bit of grains.
• Taste: Cheap malt, some grains. A bit of grass. Very standard.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 500 ml can, CHF 3.10
• Score: 2.3 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 9/20)
• Info: 18/12-2022, BB: 30/9-2023

BFM Saïdah

• Name: BFM Saïdah, 7.3%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Very pale yellow, clear. Hazy end. Small, short lived fizzy white head.
• Aroma: Lots of apples, unripe.
• Taste: More unripe apples, citrus. Low sweetness. Ok cider.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 7.30
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 16/12-2022, BB: 31/3-2024

Maredret Altus

Pale Ale - Belgian / Farmhouse #6:

• Name: Maredret Altus, 6.8%, Belgium
• Appearance: Dark golden to light amber, clear. Attractive, creamy white head.
• Aroma: Dark berries, medium malt. Some brown sugar. Slight barn.
• Taste: Medium malt, herbs. Forest berries, some yeast and barn. Decent.
• Bought: Amstein, 330 ml, CHF 3.56
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 9/12-2022, BB: 1/9-2023

BlackPig L'Aty-Pig

Switzerland #1100:

• Name: BlackPig L'Aty-Pig, 4.4%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Medium golden, starts clear then slightly hazy. Small, fizzy off-white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, citrus, floral. Honey.
• Taste: Light fruits, grass. Floral. Some honey sweetness. Ok.
• Bought: Amstein, 330 ml, CHF 3.86
• Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 9/12-2022, BB: 31/5-2023

BlackPig la Novice - UTO-PIG

• Name: BlackPig la Novice - UTO-PIG, 4.6%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Pale yellow, slight haze. Small, off-white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, a bit of lemon. Wheat, some herbs.
• Taste: Good wheat, light fruits. Lime. Some grass.
• Bought: Amstein, 330 ml, CHF 3.86
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 7/12-2022, BB: 31/5-2023

Birra Flea Supernova

Red Ale - Imperial #6:

• Name: Birra Flea Supernova, 6.9%, Italy
• Appearance: Medium to dark red, clear. Small, pink head. Hazy later.
• Aroma: Red fruits, sweet malt, medium malt.
• Taste: Lots of red fruits, some malt. A bit of berries. Some brown sugar.
• Bought: Amstein, 330 ml can, CHF 2.99
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 2/12-2022, BB: 27/4-2023

BlackPig Weisse City

• Name: BlackPig Weisse City, 7.6%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark brown to amber. Mostly clear. Tiny, off-white head.
• Aroma: Medium fruits, lime, coconut.
• Taste: Lots of fruits, lime, ripe red fruits. Coconut follows. Tart and coconut aftertaste.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 440 ml can, CHF 7.30
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 2/12-2022, BB: 31/3-2023

BlackPig Santa Cruz

• Name: BlackPig Santa Cruz, 7.3%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark golden orange, slight haze. Small, fizzy white head.
• Aroma: Lots of hops, resins. Light fruits.
• Taste: Heaps of hops, pine. Some light fruits, grapefruit. Strong, good bitterness.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 440 ml can, CHF 6.70
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 26/11-2022, BB: 31/3-2023

Hopstache Simply Precious IPA

Glarus #10:

• Name: Hopstache Simply Precious IPA, 6%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark golden, more light brown near the end. Murky. Small, off-white head.
• Aroma: Light to medium fruits, some hops. Pine.
• Taste: Good amount of hops, medium fruits. Piney. Good bitterness.
• Bought: Brewery, 330 ml, CHF 4.50
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 26/11-2022, BB: 6/5-2023

Lervig No Worries - Driving Home For Christmas

Low / No Alcohol Beer - Dark #9:

• Name: Lervig No Worries - Driving Home For Christmas, 0.5%, Norway
• Appearance: Very dark brown, seems clear. Small, dark tan head.
• Aroma: Dark berries, prunes? Some dark malt.
• Taste: Medium malt, dark fruits. Hint of tartness. Some spices, cinnamon. Toasted. Decent enough.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml can, CHF 3.80
• Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 25/11-2022, BB: 26/9-2023

Hopstache Happy Wife, Hoppy Life!

Glarus #9:

• Name: Hopstache Happy Wife, Hoppy Life!, 5.3%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Pale golden, very hazy. Small to medium white head. Murky end.
• Aroma: Light fruits, exotic fruits. Decent hops.
• Taste: Light fruits, some tropical fruits. Good amount of hops. Medium bitterness.
• Bought: Brewery, 330 ml, CHF 4.50
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 19/11-2022, BB: 6/5-2023

BlackPig Gosepacho

• Name: BlackPig Gosepacho, 6.5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Orange to dark golden, clear. Tiny, short lived head.
• Aroma: Chilies, vegetables, tomatoes. Equals gazpacho.
• Taste: Tomatoes, light chili. Vegetables. Indeed, like a gazpacho soup. Weird, yet interesting.
• Bought: Amstein, 440 ml can, CHF 5.88
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 19/11-2022, BB: 31/3-2023

Hopstache The HOPSTACHE Lager

Glarus #8:

• Name: Hopstache The HOPSTACHE Lager, 5.4%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Pale yellow golden, very slight haze. Small, fizzy head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, pale malt. Clean hops.
• Taste: Very pale malt, good hops. Some light fruits. Nice and crispy.
• Bought: Brewery, 330 ml, CHF 3.50
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 12/11-2022, BB: 1/1-2023

BlackPig O'Piggy

• Name: BlackPig O'Piggy, 5.50%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Very dark brown, decent tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, a bit of tar. Dark chocolate.
• Taste: Dark malt, lightly roasted. Dark chocolate, slight coffee.
• Bought: Amstein, 330 ml, CHF 3.90
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 11/11-2022, BB: 31/12-2022

Einhornbräu Chloschterbier / Chlösterli

Zug #10:

• Name: Einhornbräu Chloschterbier / Chlosterli, 5.4%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Light brown, slight haze. Small, light tan head.
• Aroma: Red fruits, pale malt. Some herbs.
• Taste: Light malt, earthy. Medium, ripe fruits. Red fruits. Light bitter end.
• Bought: Garosch, 330 ml, CHF 3.90
• Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
• Info: 11/11-2022, BB: 10/1-2023

Hopstache / Braucheib Earn Your Session NEIPA

Glarus #7:

• Name: Hopstache / Braucheib Earn Your Session NEIPA, 4.0%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark yellow/lemon, hazy to murky. Small white head.
• Aroma: Tropical fruits, grapefruit. Laidback hops.
• Taste: Light fruits, grapefruit. Some pine and hops. Medium bitterness, more than I expected from a New England IPA.
• Bought: Brewery, 330 ml, CHF 4.00
• Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 4/11-2022, BB: 24/12-2022