Monday 19 December 2005

La Choulette Ambrée

My first ever Bieres de Garde, at 8% instead of the 7.5% as listed in the 300-book and the 500-book.
  • Name: La Choulette Ambrée, 8%, France
  • Appearance: Brown, little head.
  • Aroma: Malty, earthy.
  • Taste: Spicy, bitter-sweet. Vinous fruits.
  • Bought: Beers of Europe, 750 ml, £4.29
  • Overall score: 2/6
  • Info: 19/12-2005, 63/300, 40/500

Saturday 10 December 2005

Titanic Stout

  • Name: Titanic Stout, 4.5%, England
  • Appearance: Black (of course), not much head.
  • Aroma: Burnt wood, little bit of coffee.
  • Taste: Full, malty, smoky, long aftertaste.
  • Bought: Sainsbury's, 500 ml, £1.73
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 10/12-2005, 62/300

Tuesday 6 December 2005

Unibroue Maudite

  • Name: Unibroue Maudite, 8%, Canada
  • Appearance: Dark brown, cloudy. Little bit of head.
  • Aroma: Fruity, malty.
  • Taste: Nutty, malty, juicy.
  • Bought: Beers of Europe, 330 ml, £1.89
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 6/12-2005, 61/300, 39/500