Tuesday, 24 December 2013

Hanssens Oude Gueuze

  • Name: Hanssens Oude Gueuze, 6%, Belgium
  • Appearance: Orange golden, hazy. Some off-white head. Citrus.
  • Aroma: Fruit, tartness. Citrus.
  • Taste: Pretty tart, quite a lot of fruit.
  • Bought: Beers of Europe, 750 ml, £7.09
  • Overall score: 2/6
  • Info: 24/12-2013, 55/100, BB: 7/8-2030

Monday, 23 December 2013

Zlatý Bažant 12%

  • Name: Zlatý Bažant 12%, 5%, Slovak Republic
  • Appearance: Golden, clear. Lots of white head.
  • Aroma: Malt, sweetness, some fruit.
  • Taste: Malt, very sweet. Grains. Average.
  • Bought: Beers of Europe, 500 ml, £2.29
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 23/12-2013, BB: 5/7-2014

Hanssens Oudbeitje

  • Name: Hanssens Oudbeitje, 6%, Belgium
  • Appearance: Cloudy golden, absolutely totally flat. Not very appetizing.
  • Aroma: Tart fruit, berries.
  • Taste: Very tart, some fruit and berries. Sickly.
  • Bought: Beers of Europe, 375 ml, £4.39
  • Overall score: 1/6
  • Info: 23/12-2013, 54/100, BB: 7/8-2027

Sunday, 22 December 2013

Dupont Avec les Bons Voeux

  • Name: Dupont Avec les Bons Voeux, 9.5%, Belgium
  • Appearance: Yellow golden, quite hazy. Sediments floating around.
  • Aroma: Fruit mostly. Citrus.
  • Taste: Very fruity, slight yeast. Some bitterness.
  • Bought: Beers of Europe, 375 ml, £3.89
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 22/12-2013, 53/100, 43/300M, BB: 30/11-2017

Mort Subite Oude Gueuze

  • Name: Mort Subite Oude Gueuze, 7%, Belgium
  • Appearance: Dark golden. Very clear, surprisingly. Some white head.
  • Aroma: White wine, some yeast, ok amount of fruit. Sour/Tart, but not that bad.
  • Taste: Slightly sour/tart, some fruit. Not that bad.
  • Bought: Beers of Europe, 375 ml, £3.19
  • Overall score: 2/6
  • Info: 22/12-2013, 52/100, BB: 13/2-2023

Saturday, 21 December 2013

Struise Pannepot

The 29th best beer in the world according to RateBeer
  • Name: Struise Pannepot, 10%, Belgium
  • Appearance: 2013 version. Very dark brown, nice dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, wild berries, chocolate.
  • Taste: Nice malt and fruit, slight alcohol. Winter warmer.
  • Bought: Beers of Europe, 330 ml, £3.79
  • Overall score: 5/6
  • Info: 21/12-2013, BB: 31/12-2018

St. Louis Gueuze Fond Tradition

  • Name: St. Louis Gueuze Fond Tradition, 5%, Belgium
  • Appearance: Orange golden, hazy, some white head.
  • Aroma: Sour, yeast, wine-gone-wrong. Tart fruit.
  • Taste: Goose-bumpingly sour, slight yeast. Some tart fruit.
  • Bought: Beers of Europe, 375 ml, £2.69
  • Overall score: 2/6
  • Info: 21/12-2013, 51/100, BB: 31/7-2020

Wednesday, 11 December 2013

Turbinen Sprint Gold

  • Name: Turbinen Sprint Gold, 5.2%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Light yellow golden, clear. Some white head.
  • Aroma: Fruit, malt, cereals. 
  • Taste: Malt and some hops - not very interesting.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Zurich), 330 ml, CHF 2.70
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 11/12-2013, BB: 31/12-2013

Tuesday, 3 December 2013

Schneider Aventinus Weizen-Eisbock

  • Name: Schneider Aventinus Weizen-Eisbock, 12.0%, Germany
  • Appearance: Dark brown, slightly murky. Good amount of tan head.
  • Aroma: Wheat, slightly burnt. Fruit, maltiness? Slight alcohol.
  • Taste: Fruit, some sweetness and alcohol. Pretty good.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Zurich), 330 ml, CHF 5.10
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 3/12-2013, BB: 7/8-2018

Sunday, 1 December 2013

Castelain Ch’ti de Noël Dorée

  • Name: Castelain Ch’ti de Noël Dorée, 7.5%, France
  • Appearance: Flip-top bottle. Chestnut brown, clear. Nice off-white head.
  • Aroma: Malt, fruit, spices.
  • Taste: Malt, fruit, spices, sweet. Pretty good.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Zurich), 650 ml, CHF 6.80
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 1/12-2013, BB: 17/10-2014