- Name: Saint Landelin Mythique, 7.5%, France
- Appearance: Clear golden, bubbles, some off-white head.
- Aroma: Malt, slight hops and yeast, fruit.
- Taste: Malt and hops, quite sweet.
- Bought: Carrefour (Segny), 750 ml, €2.55
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 31/12-2013, BB: 30/1-2015
Tuesday, 31 December 2013
Saint Landelin Mythique
Saturday, 28 December 2013
Port Brewing Older Viscosity
- Name: Port Brewing Older Viscosity, 12.0%, United States
- Appearance: Cork-n-caged. Basically black, oily. Minimal head.
- Aroma: Oak, whiskey, wood.
- Taste: Lots of whiskey, wood, slightly roasted. Warming, some alcohol. Bourbon-barreling a bit overpowering. Overrated.
- Bought: Beers of Europe, 375 ml, £14.99
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 28/12-2013
Friday, 27 December 2013
Engelszell Gregorius Trappistenbier
- Name: Engelszell Gregorius Trappistenbier, 9.7%, Austria
- Appearance: Very dark brown, some light tan head.
- Aroma: Dark fruit and berries, dark malt.
- Taste: Lots of fruit, nice dark malt, good lingering aftertaste. Slight alcohol.
- Bought: Beers of Europe, 330 ml, £4.89
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 27/12-2013, 44/300M, BB: 16/10-2015
Thursday, 26 December 2013
Port Brewing Old Viscosity
- Name: Port Brewing Old Viscosity, 10.0%, United States
- Appearance: Black dark brown, lots of dark tan head.
- Aroma: Nice dark malt, roasted, coffee.
- Taste: Very dark malt, coffee, roasted, warming, very nice. No alcohol taste.
- Bought: Beers of Europe, 650 ml, £9.49
- Overall score: 5/6
- Info: 26/12-2013
Spaten Münchner Hell
- Name: Spaten Münchner Hell, 5.2%, Germany
- Appearance: Light golden, very clear. Some off-white head.
- Aroma: Nice hops and malt, good.
- Taste: Hops and malt, good balance. Slight sweetness.
- Bought: Beers of Europe, 500 ml, £2.29
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 26/12-2013, 228/300, BB: 31/8-2014
Wednesday, 25 December 2013
Jester King Salt Lick (Censored)
My first Grodziskie/Gose/Lichtenhainer:
- Name: Jester King Salt Lick (Censored), 6.7%, United States
- Appearance: Gusher! Murky yellow golden, some white head. Not very appetising at all.
- Aroma: Some tartness, spices, slight smoke.
- Taste: Very tart, lots of smoke actually, a bit sickly, salt, strange.
- Bought: Beers of Europe, 750 ml, £13.99
- Overall score: 2/6
- Info: 25/12-2013
Shepherd Neame Double Stout
- Name: Shepherd Neame Double Stout, 5.2%, England
- Appearance: Very dark brown, clear. Some light tan head.
- Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, slight coffee.
- Taste: Dark malt, slightly roasted, some coffee and chocolate.
- Bought: Beers of Europe, 500 ml, £2.39
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 25/12-2013, BB: 31/10-2014
Thornbridge Hall Courage Russian Imperial Stout
- Name: Thornbridge Hall Courage Russian Imperial Stout, 9.4%, England
- Appearance: Very dark brown, almost black. Nice dark tan head. Bottled Dec 2011.
- Aroma: Dark malt, coffee, roasted.
- Taste: Very dark malt, chocolate, coffee, some bitterness. Warming. Very nice!
- Bought: Beers of Europe, 330 ml, £10.99
- Overall score: 5/6
- Info: 25/12-2013
Brand UP
- Name: Brand UP, 5.5%, Netherlands
- Appearance: Light golden, clear. Some off-white head.
- Aroma: Citrus fruit, malt and hops.
- Taste: Nice malt and hops, slight honey.
- Bought: Beers of Europe, 330 ml, £1.99
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 25/12-2013, 227/300, BB: 30/4-2014
Tuesday, 24 December 2013
Alhambra Reserva 1925
Gift from MG:
- Name: Alhambra Reserva 1925, 6.4%, Spain
- Appearance: Chestnut brown, clear. Good amount of off-white head. Nice bottle.
- Aroma: Malt, some fruit. Sweetness, honey.
- Taste: Nice malt, quite sweet, honey. Not bad.
- Bought: Gift, 330 ml, £?.??
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 24/12-2013
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
Saturday, 30 November 2013
Steinfels Weizen
- Name: Steinfels Weizen, 5.2%, Switzerland
- Appearance: Hazy light orange, ok amount of head.
- Aroma: Wheat, orange, yeast, fruit.
- Taste: More wheat and orange, fruit. Bananas.
- Bought: Blue Monkey (Zurich), 500 ml draft, CHF ?.??
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 30/11-2013
Friday, 29 November 2013
Abbaye du Lys Triple
- Name: Abbaye du Lys Triple, 8.5%, France
- Appearance: Golden, clear, bubbles. Some fizzy off-white head.
- Aroma: Malt, fruit, caramel?
- Taste: Malt, biscuits, some alcohol. Sweet as well.
- Bought: Carrefour (Segny), 500 ml can, €1.60
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 29/11-2013, BB: 1/2-2015
Thursday, 28 November 2013
Leffe Royale
- Name: Leffe Royale, 7.5%, Belgium
- Appearance: Dark amber, clear. Good amount of white head, long lasting.
- Aroma: Good amount of fruit, some malt.
- Taste: More fruit and malt, slight sweetness. Pretty good.
- Bought: Carrefour (Segny), 330 ml, €1.46
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 28/11-2013, BB: 11/4-2015
Friday, 22 November 2013
Schützengarten St. Galler Klosterbräu
- Name: Schützengarten St. Galler Klosterbräu, 5.2%, Switzerland
- Appearance: Clear golden, some light tan head.
- Aroma: Grains, corn, slight hops/malt.
- Taste: Nice hops and malt. Smooth. Quite standard.
- Bought: Crazy Wolf (Fribourg), 330 ml, CHF 4.50
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 22/11-2013, BB: 7/5-2014
Saturday, 16 November 2013
Brasserie du Chauve la Fondjà
- Name: Brasserie du Chauve la Fondjà, 6%, Switzerland
- Appearance: Batch 070813/002. Light brown, slightly hazy. Some off-white head.
- Aroma: Lots of nice fruit, some malt.
- Taste: More fruit and slight malt. Very smooth and drinkable.
- Bought: Fribourg shop, 750 ml, CHF 10.00
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 16/11-2013, BB: 31/8-2014
Friday, 15 November 2013
Brasserie du Chauve BIO bière
- Name: Brasserie du Chauve BIO bière, 5%, Switzerland
- Appearance: Batch 060913/001. Amber, clear, but some sediments at the bottom. Very little head.
- Aroma: Yeast, some fruit and malt. Light.
- Taste: Nice fruit and malt, some yeast again. Pretty good, though slightly flat.
- Bought: Fribourg Bio Market, 330 ml, CHF 4.00
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 15/11-2013, BB: 30/9-2014
Friday, 8 November 2013
BFM √225 Twin Porter
- Name: BFM √225 Twin Porter, 5.5%, Switzerland
- Appearance: Very dark brown, almost black. Clear. Nice amount of dark tan, long-lasting head.
- Aroma: Dark malt, roasted. Fruits, slight honey.
- Taste: Dark malt, roasted, though a slight bitterness to it as well. Very nice.
- Bought: Halle aux Boissons, 750 ml, CHF ?.??
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 8/11-2013, BB: 30/9-2014
Sunday, 3 November 2013
St Feuillien Grand Cru
- Name: St Feuillien Grand Cru, 9.5%, Belgium
- Appearance: Light golden, clear. Humongous amount of white head.
- Aroma: Floral, hops, sweet, nice.
- Taste: Floral, spices, sweet. Fruits. Slight alcohol.
- Bought: Halle aux Boissons, 330 ml, CHF 3.30
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 3/11-2013, BB: 1/4-2015
Friday, 1 November 2013
Brasserie du Chauve la Givrée
- Name: Brasserie du Chauve la Givrée, 5.5%, Switzerland
- Appearance: Redish brown, clear. Good amount of off-white head.
- Aroma: Fruit, quite sweet.
- Taste: More fruit and sweetness. Some vin cuit I guess. Quite nice.
- Bought: Halle aux Boissons, 330 ml, CHF 4.20
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 1/11-2013, BB: 17/1-2014
Thursday, 31 October 2013
Maltus Faber Extra Brune
- Name: Maltus Faber Extra Brune, 10%, Italy
- Appearance: Dark brown, very little head, oily.
- Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, vinous. Prunes.
- Taste: Vinous, dark malt, dark fruit, slight alcohol. Rich - very nice.
- Bought: Eataly (Genova), 330 ml, €4.80
- Overall score: 5/6
- Info: 31/10-2013, BB: 31/1-2016
Saturday, 26 October 2013
Scarampola N°8
- Name: Scarampola N°8, 4.8%, Italy
- Appearance: Pale golden yellow, sligthtly hazy. Some white head.
- Aroma: Fruit, orange, some yeast and malt.
- Taste: Fruit, orange, sweet, some malt. Little to no hops. Thirst-quenching.
- Bought: Eataly (Genova), 330 ml, €2.90
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 26/10-2013, BB: 31/7-2015
Friday, 25 October 2013
Het Kapittel Watou Blond
- Name: Het Kapittel Watou Blond, 6.5%, Belgium
- Appearance: Amber, slightly hazy. Good amount of off-white head.
- Aroma: Hops, fruit, slightly metallic and some yeast.
- Taste: Nice fruit and hops, some light malt and sweetness. Good balance.
- Bought: Bottega della Birra, 330 ml, CHF €?.??
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 25/10-2013, 50/100, BB: 31/1-2014
Saturday, 19 October 2013
Emelisse Imperial Russian Stout
- Name: Emelisse Imperial Russian Stout, 11%, Netherlands
- Appearance: Very dark brown, almost black. Not much head, almost flat.
- Aroma: Dark malt, coffee, tar, chocolate.
- Taste: More dark malt, roasted, coffee, slight alcohol. Some bitterness in aftertaste. Very nice.
- Bought: Bottega della Birra, 330 ml, CHF €?.??
- Overall score: 5/6
- Info: 19/10-2013, BB: 31/3-2014
Friday, 18 October 2013
Elav Indie Ale
- Name: Elav Indie Ale, 5.5%, Italy
- Appearance: Amber brown, slightly hazy. Inch-size light tan head, long-lasting.
- Aroma: Not much, slight fruit and bitterness.
- Taste: Nice fruit, slight bitterness, also in aftertaste.
- Bought: Bottega della Birra, 330 ml, CHF €?.??
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 18/10-2013, BB: 28/2-2014
Saturday, 12 October 2013
Baladin Super Baladin
- Name: Baladin Super Baladin, 8%, Italy
- Appearance: Dark redish brown, clear. Some off-white head.
- Aroma: Fruit, nice malt, caramel. Vinous.
- Taste: Dark fruit, caramel, vinous. Nice!
- Bought: Bottega della Birra, 250 ml, CHF €?.??
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 12/10-2013, BB: 31/5-2014
Friday, 11 October 2013
La Superba Marylin
- Name: La Superba Marylin, 7%, Italy
- Appearance: Light orange, hazy. Heaps of white head, fizzy.
- Aroma: Hops, citrus, metallic.
- Taste: Hops, citrus, slight sourness. Lacks malt. Disappointing.
- Bought: Eataly (Genova), 330 ml, €3.80
- Overall score: 2/6
- Info: 11/10-2013, BB: 29/12-2013
Tuesday, 8 October 2013
La Superba Genova
- Name: La Superba Genova, 4.5%, Italy
- Appearance: Light golden, clear. Lots of white head. Last bit very hazy.
- Aroma: Herb overload, basil, some sourness?
- Taste: More herbs (basil) and slightly sour. Not good.
- Bought: Eataly (Genoa), 330 ml, €3.80
- Overall score: 2/6
- Info: 8/10-2013, BB: 29/12-2013
Friday, 27 September 2013
Mordue Workie Ticket
- Name: Mordue Workie Ticket, 4.5%, England
- Appearance: Mostly red, clear. Ok amount of off-white head.
- Aroma: Malt, sweetness. Nutty, prunes.
- Taste: Malt, some fruit and hops. Biscuits?
- Bought: Beers of Europe, 500 ml, £2.39
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 27/9-2013, 226/300, 239/500, BB: 31/12-2013
Sunday, 22 September 2013
De Molen Winterbock
- Name: De Molen Winterbock, 7.7%, Netherlands
- Appearance: Redish chestnut brown, clear. Lots of creamy, light tan head.
- Aroma: Malt, slight metal. Sweet.
- Taste: Dark malt, fruit, quite sweet. Nice.
- Bought: Bottega della Birra, 330 ml, €?.??
- Overall score: 5/6
- Info: 22/9-2013, BB: 5/10-2013
Friday, 20 September 2013
Shepherd Neame Christmas Ale
- Name: Shepherd Neame Christmas Ale, 7%, England
- Appearance: Red amber, clear. Good amount of off-white head.
- Aroma: Malt, sweetness.
- Taste: Malt, alcohol. Warning. Not all that.
- Bought: Drinks of the World (Basel), 500 ml, CHF 7.20
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 20/9-2013, BB: 31/3-2014
Saturday, 7 September 2013
Äs Jùscht’s Amarillo
- Name: Äs Jùscht’s Amarillo, 4.8%, Switzerland
- Appearance: Dark brown, hazy, light tan head.
- Aroma: Nice malt and hops. Fruits.
- Taste: Malt, more hops, and also fruit. Some sweetness.
- Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 300 ml draught, CHF 4.00
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 7/9-2013
Darach Mòr Special Reserve 29
- Name: Darach Mòr Special Reserve 29, ?%, Switzerland
- Appearance: Very dark brown, leaning on black, tan head.
- Aroma: Wooden/barreled, dark malt.
- Taste: Again, wooden/barreled, slight tar, malt. Not my thing.
- Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 330 ml, CHF 4.00
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 7/9-2013
Darach Mòr Special Reserve 6 (Port Charlotte)
- Name: Darach Mòr Special Reserve 6 (Port Charlotte), 6%, Switzerland
- Appearance: Light golden, white head.
- Aroma: Fruit, honey, malt. Wood.
- Taste: More honey, smoked. Long wood/barrel aftertaste.
- Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 330 ml, CHF 4.00
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 7/9-2013
Haldemann das Böhmische / la Bohème
- Name: Haldemann das Böhmische / la Bohème, 6%, Switzerland
- Appearance: Dark redish brown, hazy, light tan head.
- Aroma: Dark malt, roasted. Some hops.
- Taste: Nice dark malt, roasted. Smooth and nice.
- Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 300 ml draught, CHF 4.00
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 7/9-2013
La Croix Blanche - Rousse
- Name: La Croix Blanche - Rousse, ?%, Switzerland
- Appearance: Murky brown, flat, not that appealing.
- Aroma: Some malt and fruit.
- Taste: Malt, earth, slight fruit. Flat and unrefined, unfortunately.
- Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 300 ml draught, CHF 4.00
- Overall score: 2/6
- Info: 7/9-2013
Friday, 30 August 2013
Dominion Ale
- Name: Dominion Ale, 4.7%, United States
- Appearance: Brown, cloudy, some off-tan head.
- Aroma: Hops, some malt and roasted.
- Taste: More hops than malt. Roasted.
- Bought: Old Dominion (IAD), 473 ml draught, $6.50
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 30/8-2013
Thursday, 29 August 2013
North Coast Scrimshaw
- Name: North Coast Scrimshaw, 4.4%, United States
- Appearance: Quite hazy yellow brown, some white head.
- Aroma: Hops. Malt, some fruit.
- Taste: Hops and malt, a bit watery.
- Bought: The Counter (Reston), 355 ml, $5.50
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 29/8-2013
Wednesday, 28 August 2013
Smuttynose Really Old Brown Dog Ale
- Name: Smuttynose Really Old Brown Dog Ale, 10%, United States
- Appearance: Dark brown, clear. Some light tan head.
- Aroma: Toasted, dark malt, ripe fruits, alcohol.
- Taste: Vinous, ripe fruits, alcohol, warming, malt.
- Bought: Market Cellars (Reston), 650 ml, $6.99
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 28/8-2013
Monday, 26 August 2013
Lost Rhino Rhino Chasers Pacific Pilsner
- Name: Lost Rhino Rhino Chasers Pacific Pilsner, 5.6%, United States
- Appearance: Light golden, clear. Some off-white head.
- Aroma: Hops, malt, slight sweetness?
- Taste: Malt, hops, perfume, odd.
- Bought: Big Bowl (Reston), x ml draught, $6.00
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 26/8-2013
The Duck-Rabbit Milk Stout
- Name: The Duck-Rabbit Milk Stout, 5.7%, United States
- Appearance: Basically black, lots of tan head.
- Aroma: Metallic, very dark malt, chocolate. Coffee.
- Taste: Dark malt, coffee, roasted.
- Bought: Big Bowl (Reston), 355 ml, $6.00
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 26/8-2013
Sunday, 25 August 2013
Starr Hill Jomo Lager
- Name: Starr Hill Jomo Lager, 4.6%, United States
- Appearance: Golden brown, clear. Nice amount of off-white head.
- Aroma: Hops and malt, roasted?
- Taste: Hops and malt, quite light. Nice long lasting, biscuity aftertaste.
- Bought: American Tap Room (Reston), 355 ml, $6.50
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 25/8-2013
Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA
- Name: Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA, 7%, United States
- Appearance: Yellow golden, slightly hazy, ok amount of white head.
- Aroma: Flowers, hops, light fruits.
- Taste: Floral, hops and hops. Bitterness, but not too overpowering.
- Bought: American Tap Room (Reston), 355 ml, $7.00
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 25/8-2013
Friday, 23 August 2013
Sweetwater Tavern Great American Pale Ale
- Name: Sweetwater Tavern Great American Pale Ale, 5.5%, United States
- Appearance: Redish brown, clear. Light tan head.
- Aroma: Fruit, malt.
- Taste: Dark malt, some hops, earth. Fruit. Pretty good.
- Bought: Sweetwater Tavern (Sterling), ? ml, $5.25
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 23/8-2013
Sweetwater Tavern Midnight Rider Black IPA
- Name: Sweetwater Tavern Midnight Rider Black IPA, 7.2%, United States
- Appearance: Very dark brown. Nice tan head.
- Aroma: Lots of fruit, hops. Dark malt.
- Taste: Nice dark malt, some hops and fruit, sweetness.
- Bought: Sweetwater Tavern (Sterling), ? ml draught, $5.25
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 23/8-2013
Wednesday, 21 August 2013
Stone 12.12.12 Vertical Epic Ale
- Name: Stone 12.12.12 Vertical Epic Ale, 9.0%, United States
- Appearance: Dark, dark brown, oily. Lots of tan head.
- Aroma: Dark malt, spices, roasted, sweetness, coffee. Prunes?
- Taste: Dark malt, coffee bitterness, roasted, chocolate. Nice!
- Bought: Market Cellars (Reston), 650 ml, $8.29
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 21/8-2013
Lagunitas A Little Sumpin’ Wild Ale
- Name: Lagunitas A Little Sumpin’ Wild Ale, 8.8%, United States
- Appearance: Light golden, clear. Creamy, off-white head.
- Aroma: Lots of fruit, bananas? Spices.
- Taste: Nice fruit, slight alcohol and bitterness. Citrus? Warming.
- Bought: Clyde's (Reston), ? ml draught, $5.85
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 21/8-2013
Starr Hill Starr Pils
- Name: Starr Hill Starr Pils, 4.2%, United States
- Appearance: Light golden, clear. Some off-white head.
- Aroma: Light hops and malt, slight fruit.
- Taste: Nice hops, not overpowering, also good amount of light malt in there. Fruit. Good balance.
- Bought: Clyde's (Reston), ? ml draught, $6.30
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 21/8-2013
Tuesday, 20 August 2013
Goose Island Pepe Nero 2012
- Name: Goose Island Pepe Nero 2012, 6%, United States
- Appearance: Very dark brown, clear. Some light tan head.
- Aroma: Sweet, caramel, dark fruit, smooth malt.
- Taste: Dark malt, dark fruit, slightly roasted. Smooth, nice.
- Bought: Market Cellars (Reston), 650 ml, $8.99
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 20/8-2013
Bell's Porter
- Name: Bell's Porter, 5.6%, United States
- Appearance: Basically black, slight tan head.
- Aroma: Nice coffee and roasted.
- Taste: Dark malt, roasted, coffee. Very nice.
- Bought: American Tap Room, 355 ml, $7.00
- Overall score: 5/6
- Info: 20/8-2013
Stone Smoked Porter
Shared with David A:
- Name: Stone Smoked Porter, 5.9%, United States
- Appearance: Very dark brown, basically black. OK amount of tan head.
- Aroma: Very dark malt, smoke.
- Taste: More dark malt, some smoke, also coffee.
- Bought: American Tap Room, 650 ml, $17.00
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 20/8-2013
Monday, 19 August 2013
New Belgium Fat Tire
- Name: New Belgium Fat Tire, 5.2%, United States
- Appearance: Redish brown, clear. Good amount of off-white head.
- Aroma: Some malt, nutty and sweetness.
- Taste: Caramel, sweet, fruit. Slight bitterness.
- Bought: Market Cellars (Reston), 650 ml, $3.99
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 19/8-2013, BB: 10/11-2013
Starr Hill The Love
- Name: Starr Hill The Love, 4.6%, United States
- Appearance: Light, hazy brown. Little bit of white head.
- Aroma: Wheat, fruits, sweetness.
- Taste: Wheat, sweetness, banana.
- Bought: American Tap Room (Reston), ? ml draught, $6.50
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 19/8-2013
DC Brau The Public
- Name: DC Brau The Public, 6%, United States
- Appearance: Orange brown, clear. Some off-white, creamy head.
- Aroma: Hops, fruit, flowers. Some malt.
- Taste: Lots of hops, some malt and fruit. Alright aftertaste, though.
- Bought: American Tap Room (Reston), 355 ml can, $6.00
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 19/8-2013
Friday, 16 August 2013
Schloss Eggenberg Doppelbock Dunkel
- Name: Schloss Eggenberg Doppelbock Dunkel, 8.5%, Austria
- Appearance: Very dark brown, clear. Some tan head.
- Aroma: Dark malt, some dark fruit and sweetness.
- Taste: Dark malt, dark fruit, alcohol. Warming.
- Bought: Bottega della Birra, 330 ml, €?.??
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 16/8-2013, BB: 30/9-2013
Wednesday, 14 August 2013
Samuel Smiths Winter Welcome Ale
- Name: Samuel Smith's Winter Welcome Ale, 6%, England
- Appearance: Redish brown, clear. Some off-white head.
- Aroma: Fruit, sweetness, malt.
- Taste: More sweetness and malt, slightly roasted. Some spices and bitterness.
- Bought: Drinks of the World (Basel), 550 ml, CHF 6.20
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 14/8-2013, BB: 31/8-2013
Saturday, 10 August 2013
St Peter's Old Style Porter
- Name: St Peter's Old Style Porter, 5.1%, England
- Appearance: Very dark brown, nice off-tan head.
- Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, coffee.
- Taste: Nice dark malt, roasted. Slight coffee and dryness, but still smooth.
- Bought: Coop, 500 ml, CHF 4.90
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 10/8-2013, BB: 20/8-2013
Friday, 9 August 2013
De Ranke XX Bitter
- Name: De Ranke XX Bitter, 6%, Belgium
- Appearance: Light orange golden, hazy. Small, white head.
- Aroma: Fruit and flowers, some hops.
- Taste: Hops alert, hops alert. Slight metal, real bitterness here.
- Bought: Bottega della Birra, 330 ml, €?.??
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 9/8-2013, 49/100, BB: 31/1-2016
Em Basler sy Bier Basler Bier
Beer number 1200!
- Name: Em Basler sy Bier Basler Bier, 5.2%, Switzerland
- Appearance: Light golden, clear. OK amount of white head.
- Aroma: Grass and grains.
- Taste: Some grains, then hops and slight malt.Very standard.
- Bought: Drinks of the World (Basel), 330 ml, CHF 3.20
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 9/8-2013, BB: 8/8-2013
Wednesday, 7 August 2013
Birrificio del Golfo Chocolate Stout
- Name: Birrificio del Golfo Chocolate Stout, 5%, Italy
- Appearance: Dark brown. A tiny bit of tan head.
- Aroma: Dark malt, chocolate.
- Taste: Nice dark malt, roasted. Some chocolate. Slight sourness.
- Bought: Eataly (Genoa), 500 ml, €4.90
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 7/8-2013
Sunday, 4 August 2013
Freiburger Biermanufaktur La Main du Roi
Kindly given to me by Vincent R!
- Name: Freiburger Biermanufaktur La Main du Roi, 5%, Switzerland
- Appearance: Orange brown, slightly hazy. Nice amount of light tan head.
- Aroma: Nice fruits. Strawberry/Apricot? Some malt.
- Taste: Nice fruit and malt, slight hops. Good mouth feel. Smooth.
- Bought: Gift, 330 ml, CHF N/A
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 4/8-2013, BB: 22/12-2013
Thursday, 1 August 2013
De Dochter van de Korenaar Noblesse
- Name: De Dochter van de Korenaar Noblesse, 5.5%, Belgium
- Appearance: Dark golden, hazy. Later sediments. Lots of off-white head.
- Aroma: Yeast and fruit.
- Taste: Slight hops, more fruit. Nice.
- Bought: King Grizzly Pub (Firenze), 660 ml, €9.00
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 1/8-2013
Friday, 26 July 2013
Fri-Mousse la Dzodzet
- Name: Fri-Mousse la Dzodzet, 4.8%, Switzerland
- Appearance: Orange, hazy, some sediments. Enormous amount of head, off-white.
- Aroma: Fruit, not much hops, some mild malt.
- Taste: More fruit, slight tartness, some malt. Pretty good.
- Bought: Fribourg market, 300 ml, CHF 4.50
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 26/7-2013, BB: 31/8-2013
St Peter's Honey Porter
- Name: St Peter's Honey Porter, 4.5%, England
- Appearance: Medium brown, ok amount of light tan head.
- Aroma: Honey, then more honey. Some dark malt.
- Taste: More honey, though no sweetness. Dark malt. Cocoa bitterness?
- Bought: Halle aux Boissons, 500 ml, CHF 4.50
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 26/7-2013, BB: 18/6-2013
Wednesday, 24 July 2013
Dupont Biolégère
- Name: Dupont Biolégère, 3.5%, Belgium
- Appearance: Yellow golden, hazy. Nice amount of creamy, white head.
- Aroma: Citrus, hops, some yeast.
- Taste: More citrus and hops. Crisp, though light.
- Bought: Beers of Europe, 250 ml, £1.19
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 24/7-2013, 48/100, BB: 31/7-2013
Friday, 19 July 2013
Van Den Bossche Buffalo 1907
- Name: Van Den Bossche Buffalo 1907, 6.5%, Belgium
- Appearance: Dark brown, clear. Nice tan head.
- Aroma: Nice dark malt, slight roasted. Dark fruit.
- Taste: Dark fruit and dark malt, roasted.
- Bought: Beers of Europe, 330 ml, £1.89
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 19/7-2013, 47/100, BB: 13/7-2013
Wednesday, 17 July 2013
Wartmann's No 1 Barley Wine
- Name: Wartmann's No 1 Barley Wine, 9.5%, Switzerland
- Appearance: Golden orange brown, hazy. Some off-white head.
- Aroma: Lots of fruit, honey. Slight alcohol.
- Taste: More fruit, but the alcohol is more prominent. Warming.
- Bought: ?, 375 ml, CHF ?.??
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 17/7-2013, BB: 3/7-2014
Friday, 12 July 2013
Cittavecchia Formidable
- Name: Cittavecchia Formidable, 8.0%, Italy
- Appearance: Batch 473. Dark brown, good amount of light tan head.
- Aroma: Dark malt, earth, roasted. Liquorice?
- Taste: Dark malt, roasted. Ripe fruit, vinous. Nice.
- Bought: Bottega della Birra, 330 ml, €?.??
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 12/7-2013, BB: 30/6-2013
Banks Caribbean Lager
Another new country:
- Name: Banks Caribbean Lager, 4.7%, Barbados
- Appearance: Light golden, clear, bubbly. Some white head, short-lived.
- Aroma: Some grains and sweet fruit.
- Taste: More grains, watery. Slight hops and malt.
- Bought: Drinks of the World (Basel), 330 ml, CHF 3.10
- Overall score: 2/6
- Info: 12/7-2013, BB: 30/6-2013
Thursday, 13 June 2013
Tsingtao Stout
- Name: Tsingtao Stout, 7.5%, China
- Appearance: Very dark brown, lots of tan head.
- Aroma: Dark malt, roasted. Slight coffee.
- Taste: More dark malt and coffee, warming. Slight alcohol. Nice surprise.
- Bought: Hong Kong shop, 355 ml, HKD ?.??
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 13/6-2013, BB: 3/6-2014
Blue Ice Beer
Unfortunately the only Hong Kong beer I was able to get hold of...
- Name: Blue Ice Beer, 5%, Hong Kong
- Appearance: Clear golden, lots of white head.
- Aroma: Grains. Sweetness.
- Taste: Grains. Watery. At least there was no aftertaste...
- Bought: Hong Kong shop, 330 ml, HKD ?.??
- Overall score: 1/6
- Info: 13/6-2013, BB: 28/2-2014
Blue Girl
- Name: Blue Girl, 5%, South Korea
- Appearance: Golden, clear. Symbolic head.
- Aroma: Grains, shy hops/malt.
- Taste: Grains, watery, I guess some hops/malt.
- Bought: Hong Kong restaurant, x ml, HKD ?.??
- Overall score: 2/6
- Info: 13/6-2013
Hitachino Nest Espresso Stout
- Name: Hitachino Nest Espresso Stout, 7.5%, Japan
- Appearance: Very dark brown, basically black. Nice tan head.
- Aroma: Coffee, then some dark malt.
- Taste: Lots of coffee, some dark malt. Bitterness.
- Bought: The Globe, 330 ml, HKD 50
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 13/6-2013
Wednesday, 12 June 2013
Gold Medal Taiwan Beer
A new country!
- Name: Gold Medal Taiwan Beer, 5%, Taiwan
- Appearance: Clear golden, good white head.
- Aroma: Grains, sweetness. Not much.
- Taste: Grains, sweet. Some malt.
- Bought: Hong Kong restaurant, x ml can, HKD 28.00
- Overall score: 2/6
- Info: 12/6-2013
Tuesday, 11 June 2013
Coedo Shikkoku
- Name: Coedo Shikkoku, 5%, Japan
- Appearance: Dark dark brown, some tan head.
- Aroma: Dark malt, just slightly roasted.
- Taste: Dark malt, roasted, slight smoke. Still very smooth.
- Bought: Tokyo shop, 330 ml, JPY 314
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 11/6-2013, BB: 15/10-2013
Monday, 10 June 2013
Hitachino Nest XH
- Name: Hitachino Nest XH, 8%, Japan
- Appearance: Chestnut brown, some light tan head.
- Aroma: Malt, sweet. Fruits.
- Taste: Darkish malt, caramel, slight alcohol. Quite good.
- Bought: Tokyo shop, 330 ml, JPY 400
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 10/6-2013, BB: 28/2-2014
Suntory Premium Malts
- Name: Suntory Premium Malts, 5.5%, Japan
- Appearance: Clear golden, good amount of white head.
- Aroma: Floral, some hops and malt.
- Taste: More floral, herbs? And of course malt and hops. Standard.
- Bought: Hotel restaurant (Tokyp), 334 ml, JPY 1050
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 10/6-2013
Asahi Stout
- Name: Asahi Stout, 8%, Japan
- Appearance: Basically black, nice amount of tan head.
- Aroma: Very dark malt, roasted. Coffee.
- Taste: Nice dark malt, roasted, slight chocolate. Really liked it.
- Bought: Kamiya Bar (Tokyo), 334 ml, JPY 520
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 10/6-2013, 238/500
Sunday, 9 June 2013
Shiga Kogen Porter
- Name: Shiga Kogen Porter, 5.5%, Japan
- Appearance: Very dark brown, nice amount of tan head.
- Aroma: Very dark malt, some smoke.
- Taste: Dark malt, roasted. Some slight coffee notes. Enjoyed it!
- Bought: Craft Heads (Tokyo), 200 ml draft, JPY 600
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 9/6-2013
Coedo Hoppy Wind Session Ale
- Name: Coedo Hoppy Wind Session Ale, 5%, Japan
- Appearance: Yellow golden, hazy. Some off-white head.
- Aroma: Lots of fruit, some hops.
- Taste: First fruit, then hops. Alright.
- Bought: Craft Heads (Tokyo), 200 ml draft, JPY 600
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 9/6-2013
Asahi Premium Draft Beer Jukusen
- Name: Asahi Premium Draft Beer Jukusen, 5.5%, Japan
- Appearance: Yellow, clear. Little head.
- Aroma: Some light fruit, hops and malt.
- Taste: Nice, refreshing hops and malt. Nothing special, really.
- Bought: Tokyo restaurant, 500 ml, JPY ?.??
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 9/6-2013
Friday, 7 June 2013
Guinness Foreign Extra Stout (Singapore)
- Name: Guinness Foreign Extra Stout (Singapore), 6.3%, Singapore
- Appearance: Dark brown, clear. Nice tan head.
- Aroma: Dark malt, roasted. Chocolate.
- Taste: More dark malt, roasted, but still pretty smooth.
- Bought: Raffles Hotel (Singapore), ? ml, SGD 20.00
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 7/6-2013
Thursday, 6 June 2013
Brewerkz Black Pig
- Name: Brewerkz Black Pig, 8.0%, Singapore
- Appearance: Dark brown, very hazy. Off-tan head.
- Aroma: Fruit and hops.
- Taste: Nice roasted and good malt, but some hops too. Warming.
- Bought: Brewerkz (Singapore), 90 ml draft, SGD 3.50
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 6/6-2013
Brewerkz Honey Apricot Ale
- Name: Brewerkz Honey Apricot Ale, 5.0%, Singapore
- Appearance: Orange, hazy. Slight off-white head.
- Aroma: Nice fruit (presumably apricot) and honey. No pea soup...
- Taste: Lots of fruit, some malt. Flat. Still enjoyable.
- Bought: Brewerkz (Singapore), 90 ml draft, SGD 3.50
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 6/6-2013
Brewerkz Hopback Ale
- Name: Brewerkz Hopback Ale, 4.5%, Singapore
- Appearance: Hazy light orange, slight off-white head.
- Aroma: Hops, malt, some nice fruit.
- Taste: Hops, floral. Standard.
- Bought: Brewerkz (Singapore), 90 ml draft, SGD 3.50
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 6/6-2013
Brewerkz Wheat Beer
- Name: Brewerkz Wheat Beer, 5.0%, Singapore
- Appearance: Hazy yellow, some off-white head.
- Aroma: Light fruit and wheat.
- Taste: Wheat, floral, some malt. Smooth.
- Bought: Brewerkz (Singapore), 90 ml draft, SGD 3.50
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 6/6-2013
Brewerkz Steam Beer
- Name: Brewerkz Steam Beer, 5.0%, Singapore
- Appearance: Orange golden, clear. Little head.
- Aroma: More hops, some malt. Fruit.
- Taste: Lots of hops, some fruit. Not that great.
- Bought: Brewerkz (Singapore), 90 ml draft, SGD 3.50
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 6/6-2013
Brewerkz Golden Ale
- Name: Brewerkz Golden Ale, 4.5%, Singapore
- Appearance: Orange golden, clear. Some white head.
- Aroma: Some fruit, malt, hops. Honey?
- Taste: Nice fruit and sweet malt, low hops.
- Bought: Brewerkz (Singapore), 90 ml draft, SGD 3.50
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 6/6-2013
Brewerkz Oatmeal Stout
- Name: Brewerkz Oatmeal Stout, 6.2%, Singapore
- Appearance: Very dark brown, nice tan head.
- Aroma: Dark malt, roasted. Smoke.
- Taste: Nice dark malt and roasted, still smooth though.
- Bought: Brewerkz (Singapore), 90 ml draft, SGD 3.50
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 6/6-2013
Brewerkz Xtra IPA
- Name: Brewerkz Xtra IPA, 7.5%, Singapore
- Appearance: Orange golden, hazy. Some white head.
- Aroma: Mostly hops. Some fruit.
- Taste: Alcohol, lots of hops. A bit harsh.
- Bought: Brewerkz (Singapore), 90 ml draft, SGD 3.50
- Overall score: 2/6
- Info: 6/6-2013
Tuesday, 4 June 2013
Matilda Bay Redback Original
- Name: Matilda Bay Redback Original, 4.7%, Australia
- Appearance: Light golden, hazy, some white head.
- Aroma: Wheat, sweetness.
- Taste: Nice wheat and flowers.
- Bought: The Australian Hotel (Sydney), 345 ml, AUD 8.30
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 4/6-2013, 225/300, 237/500
James Squire Four Wives Pilsener
- Name: James Squire Four Wives Pilsener, 5.0%, Australia
- Appearance: Golden brown, nice amount of white head.
- Aroma: Hops, malt, slight sweetness.
- Taste: Caramel, malt, some hops. Interesting.
- Bought: The Australian Hotel (Sydney), 345 ml, AUD 7.50
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 4/6-2013, 224/300, 236/500
Little Creatures Pale Ale
- Name: Little Creatures Pale Ale, 5.2%, Australia
- Appearance: Light golden brown, cloudy. Some off-white head.
- Aroma: Citrus fruit, good hops.
- Taste: Good hops, some fruit and malt.
- Bought: The Australian Hotel (Sydney), 285 ml draft (schooner), AUD 7.20
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 4/6-2013
Monday, 3 June 2013
Little Creatures Pilsener
- Name: Little Creatures Pilsener, 4.6%, Australia
- Appearance: Pale yellow, very little head
- Aroma: Hops and some malt. Standard.
- Taste: Hops and malt, crisp.
- Bought: Sydney restaurant, 330 ml, AUD 9.00
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 3/6-2013
James Squire Nine Tales Amber Ale
- Name: James Squire Nine Tales Amber Ale*, 5.0%, Australia
- Appearance: Light brown, clear. Bubbles, good amount of light tan head.
- Aroma: Sweet malt, caramel.
- Taste: Sweet malt, some fruits. Nice.
- Bought: Sydney restaurant, 345 ml, AUD 9.00
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 3/6-2013, 235/500
* Called "Malt Shovel James Squire Original Amber Ale" in the 500-book.
Sunday, 2 June 2013
Lord Nelson Nelson's Blood
- Name: Lord Nelson Nelson's Blood, 5%, Australia
- Appearance: Dark brown, nice amount of dark tan head.
- Aroma: Dark malt, some dark fruit. Slight coffee and chocolate.
- Taste: Dark malt, coffee, roasted. Dark chocolate.
- Bought: Lord Nelson (Sydney), 285 ml draft (schooner), AUD 4.80
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 2/6-2013
Lord Nelson Victory Bitter
- Name: Lord Nelson Victory Bitter, 5%, Australia
- Appearance: Medium brown, hazy, some off-white head.
- Aroma: Hops, malt, some fruit.
- Taste: Nice hops, malt and fruit. A proper English pint.
- Bought: Lord Nelson (Sydney), 285 ml draft (schooner), AUD 4.80
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 2/6-2013
Lord Nelson Old Admiral
- Name: Lord Nelson Old Admiral, 6.1%, Australia
- Appearance: Dark brown, some tan head.
- Aroma: Dark fruit, dark malt, roasted.
- Taste: Dark malt, nice fruit. Sweetness. Nice!
- Bought: Lord Nelson (Sydney), 285 ml draft (schooner), AUD 4.80
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 2/6-2013
Saturday, 1 June 2013
Mac's Black Mac
- Name: Mac's Black Mac, 4.8%, New Zealand
- Appearance: Very dark brown, clear I guess. Some tan head.
- Aroma: Dark malt, chocolate.
- Taste: More dark malt and chocolate. Coffee? Actually refreshing.
- Bought: Fish at Hilton (Auckland), 330 ml, NZD 9.00
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 1/6-2013
Friday, 31 May 2013
8 Wired The Big Smoke
- Name: 8 Wired The Big Smoke, 6.2%, New Zealand
- Appearance: Basically black, nice dark tan head.
- Aroma: Chocolate, dark malt, coffee.
- Taste: Dark malt, roasted, coffee, smoke, chocolate. Nice!
- Bought: Brew on Quay (Auckland), 500 ml, NZD 17.50
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 31/5-2013
Emerson’s 1812 India Pale Ale
- Name: Emerson’s 1812 India Pale Ale, 5%, New Zealand
- Appearance: Medium brown, clear. Some off-white head.
- Aroma: Hops, mostly. Malt hidden.
- Taste: Lots of hops, some malt and fruit.
- Bought: Brew on Quay (Auckland), 425 ml draft, NZD 8.50
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 31/5-2013, 234/500
Thursday, 30 May 2013
Fiji Taki Beer
- Name: Fiji Taki Beer, 5%, Fiji
- Appearance: Light golden, clear. Some white head.
- Aroma: Malt, grains, sweet, some hops.
- Taste: Grains, slight hops and malt. Nothing interesting.
- Bought: Victoria Wines (Fiji), 750 ml, CHF 4.60
- Overall score: 2/6
- Info: 30/5-2013
Vonu Eight
- Name: Vonu Eight, 8%, Fiji
- Appearance: Light yellow golden, clear. Almost no head.
- Aroma: Light fruit and some malt.
- Taste: Malt and sweet. Slight alcohol. Not that nice.
- Bought: Hilton deli shop, 440 ml can, FJD 4.90
- Overall score: 2/6
- Info: 30/5-2013, BB: 21/2-2014
Wednesday, 29 May 2013
Fiji Export Bitter
- Name: Fiji Export Bitter, 4.6%, Fiji
- Appearance: Light golden, clear. Ok amount of off-white head.
- Aroma: Slight hops and malt, some sweetness.
- Taste: Better than the non-export, but quote light on the hops and malt, and this one not a bitter either.
- Bought: Hilton deli shop, 355 ml can, FJD 3.95
- Overall score: 2/6
- Info: 29/5-2013, BB: 25/10-2013
Fiji Bitter
- Name: Fiji Bitter, 4.6%, Fiji
- Appearance: Light golden, clear. Nice bit of white head.
- Aroma: Grains, grass and hops.
- Taste: Grains, a bit harsh. Some hops and malt. Not a bitter despite the name.
- Bought: Hilton deli shop, 375 ml, FJD 3.20
- Overall score: 2/6
- Info: 29/5-2013, BB: 25/1-2014
Tuesday, 28 May 2013
Vonu Pure Lager
- Name: Vonu Pure Lager, 4.6%, Fiji
- Appearance: Light golden, clear. Some white head.
- Aroma: Malt and sweetness. Some fruit.
- Taste: Quite sweet, then malt and shy hops. Not bad.
- Bought: Hilton deli shop, 330 ml, FJD 5.90
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 28/5-2013
Fiji Premium
- Name: Fiji Premium, 5.2%, Fiji
- Appearance: Clear golden, good amount of white head.
- Aroma: Malt and hops, some light fruit.
- Taste: Good malt and hops, slight sweetness. Crisp, yes.
- Bought: Hilton deli shop, 355 ml, FJD 5.50
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 28/5-2013
Fiji Gold
New country, in Fiji:
- Name: Fiji Gold, 4.6%, Fiji
- Appearance: Yellow golden, clear. Little bit of white head.
- Aroma: Grains, honey, some malt.
- Taste: Some malt and hops. Also grains. Malt in aftertaste.
- Bought: Hilton deli shop, 375 ml, FJD 3.50
- Overall score: 2/6
- Info: 28/5-2013
Wednesday, 22 May 2013
Hawaii Nui Hapa Brown Ale
- Name: Hawaii Nui Hapa Brown Ale, 5.4%, United States
- Appearance: Dark brown, clear. Good amount of tan head.
- Aroma: Malt, slightly roasted, nutty.
- Taste: Malt, roasted, nutty. Nice!
- Bought: Roy's (Waikiki), 355 ml, $?.??
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 22/5-2013
Hawaii Nui Sunset Amber Ale (Keoki Sunset)
- Name: Hawaii Nui Sunset Amber Ale (Keoki Sunset), 5.4%, United States
- Appearance: Orange brown, hazy. Tiny white head.
- Aroma: Malt and fruit.
- Taste: Malt and fruit, sweetness. Slight bitterness.
- Bought: Westin hotel beach bar (Waikiki), 355 ml, $?.??
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 22/5-2013
Tuesday, 21 May 2013
Kona Black Sand Porter
- Name: Kona Black Sand Porter, 6.5%, United States
- Appearance: Basically black, good amount of tan, creamy head.
- Aroma: Dark malt, roasted. Some coffee.
- Taste: Coffee, roasted, dark malt. Chocolate.
- Bought: Koko Marina Pub, 148 ml (5 oz), $2.25
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 21/5-2013
Kona Lemongrass Luau
- Name: Kona Lemongrass Luau, 5.8%, United States
- Appearance: Light golden, cloudy. Some off-white head.
- Aroma: Lemongrass, sweetness. Ginger.
- Taste: Lemongrass, more ginger, quite bitter. Refreshing.
- Bought: Koko Marina Pub, 148 ml (5 oz), $2.25
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 21/5-2013
Kona Wailua Wheat
- Name: Kona Wailua Wheat, 5.4%, United States
- Appearance: Light golden, clear. Some white head.
- Aroma: Very fruity, almost no wheat. Sweet.
- Taste: Almost just fruit, some light malt and sweetness.
- Bought: Koko Marina Pub, 148 ml (5 oz), $2.25
- Overall score: 2/6
- Info: 21/5-2013
Kona Dukes Blonde Ale
- Name: Kona Dukes Blonde Ale, 4.5%, United States
- Appearance: Light golden, clear, fizzy. Good amount of white head.
- Aroma: Some fruit, hops and malt. Light.
- Taste: Hops, fruit, sweet-ish.
- Bought: Koko Marina Pub, 148 ml (5 oz), $2.25
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 21/5-2013
Kona Pipeline Porter
- Name: Kona Pipeline Porter, 5.3%, United States
- Appearance: Very dark brown, some dark tan head.
- Aroma: Dark malt, coffee, chocolate.
- Taste: Coffee and chocolate, also dark malt. Best so far.
- Bought: Koko Marina Pub, 148 ml (5 oz), $2.25
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 21/5-2013
Kona Old Blowhole Barley Wine
- Name: Kona Old Blowhole Barley Wine, 12.5%, United States
- Appearance: Redish brown, clear. Almost no head.
- Aroma: Sweet malt and fruit.
- Taste: Vinous, but some hops too. Medicine?
- Bought: Koko Marina Pub, 148 ml (5 oz), $2.25
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 21/5-2013
Kona Koko Brown Ale
- Name: Kona Koko Brown Ale, 5.5%, United States
- Appearance: Chestnut brown, ok amount of light tan head.
- Aroma: Malt and coconut.
- Taste: Malt, lots of coconuts, nuts. A bit strange.
- Bought: Koko Marina Pub, 148 ml (5 oz), $2.25
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 21/5-2013
Kona Big Wave Golden Ale
- Name: Kona Big Wave Golden Ale, 5.3%, United States
- Appearance: Yellow golden, clear. Some white head.
- Aroma: Fruits, hops, honey. Flowers.
- Taste: Light fruit, flowers, hops. Refreshing.
- Bought: Koko Marina Pub, 148 ml (5 oz), $2.25
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 21/5-2013
Sunday, 19 May 2013
Trumer Pils
All the way to the US to try an Austrian beer :-).
- Name: Trumer Pils, 4.9%, Austria
- Appearance: Golden yellow. Clear, and not much head.
- Aroma: Fruits, flowers, hops.
- Taste: Hops, quite a lot. Light fruit, flowery.
- Bought: Jacks Bar in The Cannery, ? ml draft, $6.50
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 19/5-2013, 223/300
Alaskan Amber
- Name: Alaskan Amber, 5.3%, United States
- Appearance: Chestnut brown, clear. Some off-white head.
- Aroma: Fruits, some malt.
- Taste: Nice fruit and malt. Slight sweetness. Nice.
- Bought: Jacks Bar in The Cannery, ? ml draft, $?.??
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 19/5-2013, 222/300, 233/500
Friday, 10 May 2013
Birrificio Sant’Andrea (BSA) Funky
- Name: Birrificio Sant’Andrea (BSA) Funky, 6.6%, Italy
- Appearance: Dark brown, clear. Nice amount of lasting, tan head.
- Aroma: Burnt malt, roasted, some coffee.
- Taste: More dark malt, roasted and coffee. Very nice.
- Bought: Bottega della Birra, 330 ml, €?.??
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 10/5-2013, BBE: 5/2013
Wednesday, 8 May 2013
Philadelphia Beer
New country! Big thanks to Eirik J for bringing it back from Jordan.
- Name: Philadelphia Beer, 5%, Jordan
- Appearance: Pale golden, clear. Some fizz. A bit of white head.
- Aroma: Some hops and light fruit.
- Taste: A bit harsh. Hops, cereal and slightly metallic.
- Bought: Gift, 500 ml can, N/A
- Overall score: 2/6
- Info: 8/5-2013
Wednesday, 1 May 2013
Chodovar Vánoční Speciál
- Name: Chodovar Vánoční Speciál, 5.1%, Czech Republic
- Appearance: Flip-top bottle. Orange golden, clear. OK amount of off-white head.
- Aroma: Malt and hops, slight fruit.
- Taste: Good malt and quite loaded with hops, quite nice.
- Bought: Drinks of the World (Basel), 500 ml, CHF 4.00
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 1/5-2013, BB: 17/4-2013
Sunday, 28 April 2013
Bell Lager
New Country!
- Name: Bell Lager, 4.0%, Uganda
- Appearance: Light golden, clear. Gushed when opening, so not the best start. Tiny bit of white head.
- Aroma: Corn, slight sweetness.
- Taste: Cereal, grass, slight light malt and hops.
- Bought: Beers of Europe, 500 ml, £2.49
- Overall score: 2/6
- Info: 28/4-2013, BB: 6/6-2013
Sunday, 21 April 2013
Le Trou du Diable Grivoise de Noël
- Name: Le Trou du Diable Grivoise de Noël, 7.5%, Canada
- Appearance: Red brown, quite clear. Tiny bit of off-white head.
- Aroma: Fruit, prunes. Sweet.
- Taste: More fruit and prunes. Slight sourness and sickly sweetness.
- Bought: Vinmonopolet, 500 ml, NOK 80.30
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 21/4-2013
Nøgne Ø Imperial Brown Ale
- Name: Nøgne Ø Imperial Brown Ale, 7.5%, Norway
- Appearance: Dark brown, cloudy. Not much head.
- Aroma: Good malt and fruit. Some hops.
- Taste: More dark malt and fruit, some hops and alcohol.
- Bought: Vinmonopolet, 500 ml, NOK 72.90
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 21/4-2013, 42/300M
Saturday, 20 April 2013
Ægir Skumring Dubbel
- Name: Ægir Skumring Dubbel, 7%, Norway
- Appearance: Brown, slightly hazy. Some dark tan head.
- Aroma: Dark malt, dark fruit. Slight alcohol.
- Taste: More dark malt, some dark fruit and roasted. Slight hops and alcohol. Pretty nice.
- Bought: Vinmonopolet, 500 ml, NOK 69.90
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 20/4-2013
Friday, 19 April 2013
Ægir Rallar Amber Ale
- Name: Ægir Rallar Amber Ale, 4.7%, Norway
- Appearance: Amber brown, hazy. Light tan head.
- Aroma: Nice fruit, some malt. Sweetness.
- Taste: Good malt, some dark fruit. Not bad.
- Bought: Coop (Norway), 500 ml, NOK 58.90
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 19/4-2013
Ægir Bøyla Blonde Ale
- Name: Ægir Bøyla Blonde Ale, 4.7%, Norway
- Appearance: Yellow golden, hazy, bubbles. Lots of creamy, white head.
- Aroma: Citrus, hops and malt. Slight metal.
- Taste: Citrus, flowers, hops and light malt.
- Bought: Coop (Norway), 500 ml, NOK 58.90
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 19/4-2013
Ægir Sumbel Porter
- Name: Ægir Sumbel Porter, 4.7%, Norway
- Appearance: Dark brown, clear. Good amount of tan head.
- Aroma: Some malt, slight coffee and roasted.
- Taste: More malt and coffee. Nice roasted. Good for a "low" alcohol beer.
- Bought: Coop (Norway), 500 ml, NOK 58.90
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 19/4-2013
Saturday, 6 April 2013
De Dolle Boskeun
Courtesy of OKO, thanks!
- Name: De Dolle Boskeun, 9%, Belgium
- Appearance: Orange brown, cloudy. Sediments.
- Aroma: Orange, bananas, spices. Alcohol.
- Taste: Yeasty, some effed up fruit in there somewhere. Spices. Not something I would try again in a hurry.
- Bought: Bert's Bierhuis (Utrecht), 330 ml, €?.??
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 6/4-2013
Hofbräu München Original
Shared with OKO:
- Name: Hofbräu München Original, 5.1%, Germany
- Appearance: Golden, clear. Some white head.
- Aroma: Hops and malt, standard.
- Taste: See above...
- Bought: Hofbräuhaus München, 1000ml draught, €7.30
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 6/4-2013
Hofbräu München Dunkel
Shared with OKO:
- Name: Hofbräu München Dunkel, 5.5%, Germany
- Appearance: Dark brown, clear. Some light tan head.
- Aroma: Dark malt, some dark fruit.
- Taste: Dark malt, some dark fruit. Slight sweetness. Not bad.
- Bought: Hofbräuhaus München, 1000ml draught, €7.30
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 6/4-2013
Ayinger Altbairisch Dunkel
- Name: Ayinger Altbairisch Dunkel, 5%, Germany
- Appearance: Clear, dark brown. Some tan head.
- Aroma: Dark malt, some dark fruit.
- Taste: More dark malt, still nice balance. Some sweetness.
- Bought: Ayingers Speis und Trank, 500 ml draught, €3.85
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 6/4-2013
Ayinger Jahrhundert
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- Name: Ayinger Jahrhundert, 5.5%, Germany
- Appearance: Light golden, clear. Some white head.
- Aroma: Citrus, hops and malt.
- Taste: Smooth hops and malt. Nice.
- Bought: Ayingers Speis und Trank, 500 ml draught, €3.85
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 6/4-2013
Ayinger Kellerbier
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- Name: Ayinger Kellerbier, 4.9%, Germany
- Appearance: Yellow golden, hazy, some off-white head.
- Aroma: Nice hops and malt balance.
- Taste: Hops and malt, quite smooth and sweet.
- Bought: Ayingers Speis und Trank, 500 ml draught, €3.85
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 6/4-2013
Anchor Brekle’s Brown
Courtesy of OKO, thanks!
- Name: Anchor Brekle’s Brown, 6%, United States
- Appearance: Very dark brown, clear. Good amount of tan head.
- Aroma: Dark malt, roasted. Chocolate. Some fruit, peach.
- Taste: Some dark malt, tart fruit. Disappointing.
- Bought: Bert's Bierhuis (Utrecht), 355 ml, €?.??
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 6/4-2013, BB: 7/2014
Löwenbräu Original
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- Name: Löwenbräu Original, 5.2%, Germany
- Appearance: Light golden, very clear. Some off-white head.
- Aroma: Hops and malt. Not much.
- Taste: Sweet, some hops and malt. Standard.
- Bought: Zum Franziskaner, 300 ml draught, €3.40
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 6/4-2013
Löwenbräu Dunkel
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- Name: Löwenbräu Dunkel, 5.5%, Germany
- Appearance: Dark redish brown. Clear. Some light tan head.
- Aroma: Dark malt, some fruit. Caramel.
- Taste: More dark malt and fruit. Quite sweet.
- Bought: Zum Franziskaner, 300 ml draught, €3.40
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 6/4-2013
Bräugirgl Altbairisch Dunkel
Shared with OK:
- Name: Bräugirgl Altbairisch Dunkel, 5.5%, Germany
- Appearance: Dark brown, slightly red. Clear. Good head.
- Aroma: Dark malt, sweet. Slightly roasted.
- Taste: Dark malt, some sweetness. Roasted. Nice.
- Bought: Schneider Weisses Brauhaus, 300 ml draught, €3.00
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 6/4-2013
Tegernseer Hell
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- Name: Tegernseer Hell, 4.8%, Germany
- Appearance: Very light clear golden, bubbles. Nice creamy white head.
- Aroma: Hops, grains, slight fruit.
- Taste: Pretty hoppy, some light malt.
- Bought: Schneider Weisses Brauhaus, 300 ml draught, €3.00
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 6/4-2013
Schneider Weisse Tap 2 Mein Kristall (Schneider Weisse Kristall)
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- Name: Schneider Weisse Tap 2 Mein Kristall (Schneider Weisse Kristall), 5.3%, Germany
- Appearance: Clear, light golden. Clear, lots of bubbles.
- Aroma: Wheat, orange. Some hops.
- Taste: More wheat and orange. Slightly metallic. Fresh.
- Bought: Schneider Weisses Brauhaus, 500 ml, €3.80
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 6/4-2013
Schneider Weisse Tap 1 Meine Blonde Weisse (Schneider Weisse Weizen Hell)
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- Name: Schneider Weisse Tap 1 Meine Blonde Weisse (Schneider Weisse Weizen Hell), 5.2%, Germany
- Appearance: Murky light golden. Unfiltered. Good amount of off-white head.
- Aroma: Good yeast and wheat.
- Taste: Wheat and yeast, slight citrus.
- Bought: Schneider Weisses Brauhaus, 300 ml draught, €3.00
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 6/4-2013
Augustiner Dunkel
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- Name: Augustiner Dunkel, 5.6%, Germany
- Appearance: Chestnut brown, clear. Nice tan head.
- Aroma: Good malt, dark fruit, nuts. Slight prunes?
- Taste: More dark malt, brown sugar, dark fruit. Warming.
- Bought: Augustiner am Dom, 500 ml draught, €3.95
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 6/4-2013
Andechser Weissbier Hefetrüb
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- Name: Andechser Weissbier Hefetrüb, 5.5%, Germany
- Appearance: Hazy pale yellow. Lots of white head.
- Aroma: Wheat, citrus. Some yeast as well.
- Taste: Citrus, wheat, smooth. Hops? Nice.
- Bought: Andechser am Dom, 300 ml draught, €2.90
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 6/4-2013
Andechser Hell
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- Name: Andechser Hell, 4.8%, Germany
- Appearance: Light golden, good white head. Clear.
- Aroma: Hops and malt, not much.
- Taste: Fresh and clean, good hops/malt balance. Nice lasting bitterness.
- Bought: Andechser am Dom, 250 ml draught, €2.50
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 6/4-2013
Friday, 5 April 2013
St Feuillien Brune
Courtesy of OKO, thanks!
- Name: St Feuillien Brune, 8.5%, Belgium
- Appearance: Medium brown, dark tan head. Gushing
- Aroma: Malt, slight burnt. Caramel, brown sugar.
- Taste: More malt and a bit too sweet. Slight hoppiness.
- Bought: Bert's Bierhuis (Utrecht), 330 ml, €?.??
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 5/4-2013, BB: 2/9-2013
Watou Tripel
Courtesy of OKO, thanks!
- Name: Watou Tripel, 7.5%, Belgium
- Appearance: Light golden orange, good amount of white head. Some sediments.
- Aroma: Yeast, hops, citrus fruit. Spices?
- Taste: Citrus, fruit, hops. Quite good.
- Bought: Bert's Bierhuis (Utrecht), 330 ml, €?.??
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 5/4-2013, BB: 1/12-2015
De Dolle Dulle Teve 10º (Mad Bitch)
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- Name: De Dolle Dulle Teve 10º (Mad Bitch), 10%, Belgium
- Appearance: Orange brown, hazy. Ok amount of off-white head.
- Aroma: Fruit, orange, lots of yeast. Some hops.
- Taste: More fruit, hops. Yeast. Liquorice?
- Bought: Bert's Bierhuis (Utrecht), 330 ml, €?.??
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 5/4-2013
Sunday, 31 March 2013
Alaskan Smoked Porter 2012
- Name: Alaskan Smoked Porter 2012, 6.5%%, United States
- Appearance: Basically black, some dark tan head.
- Aroma: Dark malt, some dark fruit. Smoke, tar, bacon.
- Taste: More dark malt, smoke, roasted. Chocolate? Very nice.
- Bought: Beers of Europe, 650 ml, £10.99
- Overall score: 5/6
- Info: 31/3-2013, 221/300, 232/500, BB: 26/12-2026
Thursday, 28 March 2013
Ueli Winterbogg
- Name: Ueli Winterbogg, 6.8%, Switzerland
- Appearance: Very hazy amber, ok amount of off-white head.
- Aroma: Lots of quite ripe fruit, some yeast and bread.
- Taste: More fruit, some malt as well. Slightly roasted. Nice
- Bought: Drinks of the World (Basel), 330 ml, CHF 4.20
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 28/3-2013, BB: 7/5-2013
Monday, 25 March 2013
Feldschlösschen Stark
- Name: Feldschlösschen Stark, 7%, Switzerland
- Appearance: Golden, clear. Bubbly. Some off-white head.
- Aroma: Malt, sweet, some fruit in the corner.
- Taste: Some cereal, lots of malt. Sweet, some alcohol. Not hideous.
- Bought: Coop, 500 ml can, CHF ?.??
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 25/3-2013, BB: 26/1-2014
Friday, 22 March 2013
Mikkeller Cream Ale
Finally a cream ale. Now 73/73 styles on RB.
- Name: Mikkeller Cream Ale, 5.0%, Denmark
- Appearance: Golden orange, cloudy. Some off-white head.
- Aroma: Fruit, apricot, honey.
- Taste: More fruit, but lots of hops. Chemical?
- Bought: Beers of Europe, 330 ml, £2.99
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 22/3-2013, BB: 21/5-2015
Serengeti Premium Lager
A new country:
- Name: Serengeti Premium Lager, 4.8%, Tanzania
- Appearance: Clear, pale golden. Bubbles. OK amount of white head.
- Aroma: Grains, cereal. Some malt.
- Taste: More cereal and grains and malt. Not very pleasant.
- Bought: Beers of Europe, 330 ml, £1.99
- Overall score: 2/6
- Info: 22/3-2013, BB: 13/9-2013
Friday, 15 March 2013
Birrificio del Ducato Bitter Ale
- Name: Birrificio del Ducato Bitter Ale, 4.2%, Italy
- Appearance: Light amber, clear. Huge amounts of white, creamy head, too much.
- Aroma: Some malt, but more bitterness.
- Taste: Lots of hops, sightly too bitter. Some malt. Slightly disappointing.
- Bought: Bottega della Birra, 330 ml, €?.??
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 15/3-2013, BB: 4/2013
Wednesday, 13 March 2013
Unser Bier Weihnachtsbier
- Name: Unser Bier Weihnachtsbier, 5.6%, Switzerland
- Appearance: Orange amber, clear. Tiny bit of off-white head.
- Aroma: Spices, some fruit and malt.
- Taste: More spices and malt. Dark fruit. Quite nice.
- Bought: Drinks of the World (Basel), 330 ml, CHF 3.70
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 13/3-2013, BB: 9/5-2013
Tuesday, 5 March 2013
Öufi Helles Pils
- Name: Öufi Helles Pils, 4.7%, Switzerland
- Appearance: Flip-top bottle. Pale yellow, slightly hazy. Some white head. Some sediments.
- Aroma: Citrus and hops. Slight malt.
- Taste: Nice, crisp. Good hops and malt. Some citrus fruit.
- Bought: Drinks of the World (Basel), 500 ml, CHF 4.00
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 5/3-2013, BB: 25/2-2013
Thursday, 28 February 2013
Fucking Hell
With this name, I just had to buy it.
- Name: Fucking Hell, 4.9%, Germany
- Appearance: Yellow golden, clear. Little bit of white head.
- Aroma: Some malt and hops, some grains too.
- Taste: Good amount of hops, some malt as well. Not as bad as I thought it would be.
- Bought: Drinks of the World (Zurich), 330 ml, CHF ?.??
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 28/2-2013, BB: 31/3-2013
Monday, 25 February 2013
Pedavena Birra Dolomiti Doppio Malto
- Name: Pedavena Birra Dolomiti Doppio Malto, 6.7%, Italy
- Appearance: Light golden brown, clear. Little bit of off-white head.
- Aroma: Malt, quite sweet.
- Taste: More malt, sugar/caramel. Some fruit in there? Slight alcohol.
- Bought: Bottega Della Birra, 330 ml, €?.??
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 25/2-2013, BB: 31/12-2012
Thursday, 21 February 2013
Moor Old Freddy Walker
Finally another 300 beer!
- Name: Moor Old Freddy Walker, 7.5%, England
- Appearance: Very dark brown, basically black. Nice, dark tan head, shortlived.
- Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, some over-ripe fruit.
- Taste: Lots of dark malt, coffee, roasted. Some hops as well. Nice.
- Bought: Bottega Della Birra, 660 ml, €?.??
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 21/2-2013, 220/300, BB: 30/12-12
Monday, 18 February 2013
Pilsen
Kindly brought back from Costa Rica by Antonio S.
- Name: Pilsen, 5.1%, Costa Rica
- Appearance: Light, yellow golden. Clear. Very little head.
- Aroma: Grains, some malt. Not so good.
- Taste: Grains, corn. Some malt. Not very pleasant aftertaste.
- Bought: Gift, 350 ml, N/A
- Overall score: 2/6
- Info: 18/2-2013, BB: 30/5-2013
Pilsen Frost
Kindly brought back from Costa Rica by Antonio S.
- Name: Pilsen Frost, 4.6%, Costa Rica
- Appearance: Very pale golden, clear. Short-lived, fizzy, white head.
- Aroma: Grains and malt.
- Taste: Fresh. Some malt, little hops. Slight citrus and cereal. Probably the most positive thing I can say is "refreshing".
- Bought: Gift, 350 ml, N/A
- Overall score: 2/6
- Info: 18/2-2013, BB: 30/5-2013
Friday, 15 February 2013
Belhaven Scottish Stout
- Name: Belhaven Scottish Stout, 7.0%, Scotland
- Appearance: Very dark brown, clear. Some dark tan head, short-lived though.
- Aroma: Dark malt, coffee, roasted.
- Taste: Nice dark malt, roasted, slight chocolate and coffee. Warming. Very nice.
- Bought: ?, 500 ml, CHF ?.??
- Overall score: 4/6
- Info: 15/2-2013, BB: 28/2-2013
Friday, 8 February 2013
Paceña Centenario
A new country:
- Name: Paceña Centenario, 5.2%, Bolivia
- Appearance: Clear, yellow golden. Fizzy, white, short-lived head.
- Aroma: Grains, watery. Slight citrus.
- Taste: More grains and citrus. Not much.
- Bought: Drinks of the World, 350 ml, CHF ?.??
- Overall score: 2/6
- Info: 8/2-2013
Wednesday, 6 February 2013
Rosengarten Einsiedler Spezial Dunkel
- Name: Rosengarten Einsiedler Spezial Dunkel, 5.2%, Switzerland
- Appearance: Dark brown, clear. Small amount of off-white head.
- Aroma: Dark malt, some fruit.
- Taste: Lots of malt, slightly roasted. Some dark fruits. Slight tartness?
- Bought: Beer Planet Lowe, 300 ml, CHF 2.60
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 6/2-2013, BB: 19/1-2013
Sunday, 3 February 2013
Cerveza Imperial Silver
Kindly brought back from Costa Rica by Antonio S.
- Name: Cerveza Imperial Silver, 4.6%, Costa Rica
- Appearance: Light golden yellow. Clear. Some white head, fizzy.
- Aroma: Cereal, grains, some hops.
- Taste: More grains, some hops and citrus. Quite sweet.
- Bought: Gift, 350 ml, N/A
- Overall score: 2/6
- Info: 3/2-2013, BB: 30/5-2013
Thursday, 17 January 2013
Tschlin Biera Engiadinaisa
Difficult name:
- Name: Tschlin Biera Engiadinaisa, 5%, Switzerland
- Appearance: Flip-top bottle. Yellow golden. Enormous amounts of head, creamy when it settled and long-lasting. Fizzy, slightly hazy.
- Aroma: Lemon, hops, some fruit. Slight yeast?
- Taste: More hops and almost-off fruit. Just alright.
- Bought: Beer Planet Lowe, 330 ml, CHF 3.60
- Overall score: 3/6
- Info: 17/1-2013, BB: 29/11-2012
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