Saturday 26 February 2011

Brasserie de Fribourg Le Charbonnier

Sampled at a visit to the Brewery in Fribourg.
  • Name: Brasserie de Fribourg Le Charbonnier, 5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Brown, clear. Not much head.
  • Aroma: Roasted, sweet. Malt. Some smoke.
  • Taste: Smoke, sweet. Some fruit. Nice balance.
  • Bought: Brewery, 330 ml, CHF N/A
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 26/2-2011

Friday 25 February 2011

Unser Bier Schwarzbier

  • Name: Unser Bier Schwarzbier, 5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, almost black. Some tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt. Coffee, chocolate. Some dark fruit.
  • Taste: Malt and roasted. Some sweetness. Some hops. Nice.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World, 330 ml, CHF 3.60
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 25/2-2011

Wednesday 23 February 2011

Malheur 12

  • Name: Malheur 12, 12%, Belgium
  • Appearance: Deep redish brown. Clear. Some light tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, slight alcohol. Fruits.
  • Taste: Dark fruit and dark malt. Sweet. Hiding the alcohol well.
  • Bought: Au Grain d'Orge, 330 ml, CHF 3.90
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 23/2-2011

Monday 21 February 2011

Tuborg Weihnachts-Pilsener

  • Name: Tuborg Weihnachts-Pilsener, 5.0%, Denmark
  • Appearance: Orange brown, clear. Some white head.
  • Aroma: Mostly malt, maybe some fruit.
  • Taste: Malt and some hops. Shortlived. Quite sweet. Oh, well.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World, 500 ml, CHF 3.15
  • Overall score: 2/6
  • Info: 21/2-2011

Friday 18 February 2011

Gavroche

  • Name: Gavroche, 8.5%, France
  • Appearance: Chestnut brown, clear. Some light tan head.
  • Aroma: Malt and fruit, prunes? Slightly burnt.
  • Taste: Hops and dark malt. Some bitterness in aftertaste. Nice.
  • Bought: Au Grain d'Orge, 330 ml, CHF 3.70
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 18/2-2011

Wednesday 16 February 2011

St. Idesbald Dubbel

  • Name: St. Idesbald Dubbel, 8%, Belgium
  • Appearance: Dark brown, clear. Some off-white head, but not much.
  • Aroma: Lots of dark fruits, prunes. Some malt. Berries.
  • Taste: More dark fruit, quite sweet. More berries.
  • Bought: Au Grain d'Orge, 330 ml, CHF 3.50
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 16/2-2011

Saturday 12 February 2011

Piraat 10.5%

  • Name: Piraat 10.5%, 10.5%, Belgium
  • Appearance: Dark orange brown. Clear. Some white head.
  • Aroma: Fruit, sweetness. Some alcohol.
  • Taste: Vinous, warming. Some alcohol. A bit disappointing.
  • Bought: Au Grain d'Orge, 330 ml, CHF 3.50
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 12/2-2011

Thursday 10 February 2011

Jorat Ambrée des Brigands du Jorat

  • Name: Jorat Ambrée des Brigands du Jorat, 6.0%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Orange brown, slightly hazy. Some fizzy off-white head.
  • Aroma: Smoke, bacon. Dark malt.
  • Taste: Smoke, sweetness. Dark malt again. Slight bitterness.
  • Bought: Au Grain d'Orge, 330 ml, CHF 4.00
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 10/2-2011

Tuesday 8 February 2011

Faiseurs de Bière Timpériale

  • Name: Faiseurs de Bière Timpériale, 9.5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Basically black. Some dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Burnt malt, dark fruit. Roasted, coffee.
  • Taste: Dark malt, roasted. Coffee. Dark fruits. Some alcohol.
  • Bought: Au Grain d'Orge, 330 ml, CHF 4.00
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 8/2-2011

Sunday 6 February 2011

Corsendonk Pater

  • Name: Corsendonk Pater, 7.5%, Belgium
  • Appearance: Dark redish brown, clear. Good amount of tan head.
  • Aroma: Malty, sweetness. Dark fruit, molasses.
  • Taste: Dark malt and dark fruit. Sweet. Enjoyable.
  • Bought: Au Grain d'Orge, 330 ml, CHF 3.70
  • Overall score: 5/6
  • Info: 6/2-2011

Friday 4 February 2011

Brasserie du Vieux Chemin La Sambucus

  • Name: Brasserie du Vieux Chemin La Sambucus, 5.5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Golden orange. Little bit of fizzy white head. Hazy.
  • Aroma: Fruit and flowers. Quite sweet, nectar.
  • Taste: Sweet-ish, flowers and fruit.
  • Bought: Halle aux Boissons, 330 ml, CHF 3.85
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 4/2-2011

Thursday 3 February 2011

Brasserie du Vieux Chemin La Candor

  • Name: Brasserie du Vieux Chemin La Candor, 5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Hazy orange brown. Lots of bubbles. Nice, creamy white head.
  • Aroma: Fruit and lemon/orange. Herbs.
  • Taste: More fruit, some hops. Herbs. Orange.
  • Bought: Halle aux Boissons, 330 ml, CHF 3.85
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 3/2-2011

Tuesday 1 February 2011

Druk 11000 Strong

Many thanks to Antonio S for bringing this back from Bhutan!
  • Name: Druk 11000 Strong, 8%, Bhutan
  • Appearance: Pale golden. Fizzy white head.
  • Aroma: Sweet, white wine. Some malt.
  • Taste: Nectar, sweet. Some malt again. Not very nice.
  • Bought: Gift, 650 ml, N/A
  • Overall score: 2/6
  • Info: 1/2-2011