AzBeer: September 2015

Monday, 28 September 2015

Zmajska Pivovara Porter

Name: Zmajska Pivovara Porter, 6.5%, Croatia
Appearance: Lot 034. Very dark brown, some tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, roasted.
Taste: Dark malt, roasted, slight burnt/smoke? Some dark fruit, hint of coffee. Smooth. Very nice.
Bought: Trade with ogivlado - thanks!, 330 ml
Overall score: 5/6
Info: 28/9-2015, BB: 17/2-2016

Saturday, 26 September 2015

De la Senne Taras Boulba

Name: De la Senne Taras Boulba, 4.5%, Belgium
Appearance: Pale yellow, hazy. Good amount of creamy, white head.
Aroma: Fruit, floral. Light hops.
Taste: Light fruit, floral hops, citrus, slight yeast. Nice and smooth.
Bought: Saveur-Biere.com, 330 ml, €2.90
Overall score: 4/6
Info: 26/9-2015, 61/100, BB: 27/11-2015

Friday, 25 September 2015

Black Isle Organic Export Scotch Ale

Name: Black Isle Organic Export Scotch Ale, 6.2%, Scotland
Appearance: Dark brown, hint of red? Small tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, slight prunes and wood.
Taste: Dark malt, oak, burnt, slight dark fruit. Nice.
Bought: Gift from Julien C - thanks!, 330 ml
Overall score: 4/6
Info: 25/9-2015, BB: 3/12-2015

Einstök Icelandic Pale Ale

Name: Einstök Icelandic Pale Ale, 5.6%, Iceland
Appearance: Burnt orange golden, clear. Good amount of light tan head.
Aroma: Slight malt and bitterness.
Taste: Nice light malt, some caramel sweetness. Light bitterness.
Bought: Beers of Europe, 330 ml, £2.59
Overall score: 3/6
Info: 25/9-2015, 95/300M, BB: 29/11-2015

Friday, 18 September 2015

Dominion Lager

Name: Dominion Lager, 5.4%, United States
Appearance: Clear brown, some light tan head.
Aroma: Malt, caramel.
Taste: Malt, caramel? Sweet. Smooth, nice.
Bought: Old Dominion (Dulles Airport), 414 ml draught, $7.50
Overall score: 4/6
Info: 18/9-2015

Thursday, 17 September 2015

Adriaen Brouwer Dark Gold

Name: Adriaen Brouwer Dark Gold, 8.5%, Belgium
Appearance: Cage-n-cork. Dark redish brown, clear. Lots of light tan head.
Aroma: Malt, fruit. Prunes.
Taste: Malt, fruit, sweetness, molasses. Expected more.
Bought: Total Wine (Sterling), 750 ml, $5.99
Overall score: 4/6
Info: 17/9-2015, 94/300M

Dogfish Head Palo Santo Marron

Name: Dogfish Head Palo Santo Marron, 12%, United States
Appearance: Dark brown, leaning towards black. Minimal, dark tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, coffee, wood. Dark fruit.
Taste: Dark malt, roasted, dark fruit. Slight alcohol, warming.
Bought: Total Wine (Sterling), 355 ml, $3.99
Overall score: 4/6
Info: 17/9-2015

Dieu du Ciel Dernière Volonté Avec des Brettanomyces

Name: Dieu du Ciel Dernière Volonté Avec des Brettanomyces, 7%, Canada
Appearance: Light yellow, very hazy. Some white head. Not very appealing.
Aroma: Slight fruit, tart and sour. Still not very appealing.
Taste: Sourness, tartness, then fruit. Yep, not very appealing.
Bought: West Lakeview Liquors, 341 ml, $5.49
Overall score: 3/6
Info: 17/9-2015

Hardywood Cream Ale

Name: Hardywood Cream Ale, 4.4%, United States
Appearance: Yellow golden, clear. Good amount of white head.
Aroma: Light malt and hops. Not much.
Taste: Nice light malt, some hops. Creamy, some fruit. Easy-drinking.
Bought: Total Wine (Sterling), 355 ml can, $1.99
Overall score: 3/6
Info: 17/9-2015

Original Ritterguts Gose

Name: Original Ritterguts Gose, 4.2%, Germany
Appearance: Light orange golden, hazy. Tiny amount of off-white head.
Aroma: Tart fruit, spices.
Taste: Tart fruit, noticeable salt, some spices. Strange stuff.
Bought: West Lakeview Liquors, 500 ml, $6.49
Overall score: 3/6
Info: 17/9-2015

Les Trois Mousquetaires Hors Série Gose

Name: Les Trois Mousquetaires Hors Série Gose, 3.8%, Canada
Appearance: Pale yellow, hazy. Tiny amount of fizzy head.
Aroma: Light fruit, tartness.
Taste: Fruit, tartness, salt water. A bit odd.
Bought: West Lakeview Liquors, 341 ml, $4.99
Overall score: 3/6
Info: 17/9-2015

Laughing Dog Devil Dog Imperial IPA

Name: Laughing Dog Devil Dog Imperial IPA, 10.85%, United States
Appearance: Orange golden, clear. Small, off-white head.
Aroma: Hops, forest, some citrus.
Taste: Lots of bitterness, citrus, fruits, liquorice, sambuca. Slight alcohol.
Bought: Total Wine (Sterling), 650 ml, $7.99
Overall score: 4/6
Info: 17/9-2015, 93/300M

Fargo Sod Buster Porter

New state, North Dakota (44/51):

Name: Fargo Sod Buster Porter, 6.1%, United States
Appearance: Very dark brown, small amount of light tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, slight chocolate.
Taste: Dark malt, roasted, slight tartness. Pretty good.
Bought: France 44, 355 ml, $1.50
Overall score: 4/6
Info: 17/9-2015

Wednesday, 16 September 2015

Flat Earth Black Helicopter

Name: Flat Earth Black Helicopter, 4.9%, United States
Appearance: Basically black, with lots of dark tan head.
Aroma: Very dark malt, lots of coffee.
Taste: Dark malt, coffee, slightly roasted. Some bitterness.
Bought: France 44, 650 ml, $4.49
Overall score: 4/6
Info: 16/9-2015

Atlas Brew Works District Common

Name: Atlas Brew Works District Common, 5.1%, United States
Appearance: Slightly hazy orange golden, minimal white head.
Aroma: Tart fruit.
Taste: Fruit, slight sourness. Not that pleasant.
Bought: Total Wine (Sterling), 355 ml can, $2.49
Overall score: 3/6
Info: 16/9-2015

Mendocino Eye of the Hawk Select Ale

Name: Mendocino Eye of the Hawk Select Ale, 8.0%, United States
Appearance: Clear amber, ok amount of off-white head.
Aroma: Raisins and malt.
Taste: Strong, alcohol, dark fruit. A bit harsh.
Bought: Total Wine (Sterling), 355 ml, $1.69
Overall score: 3/6
Info: 16/9-2015

Anderson Valley Highway 128 The Kimmie, The Yink, and the Holy Gose

Name: Anderson Valley Highway 128 The Kimmie, The Yink, and the Holy Gose, 4.2%, United States
Appearance: Yellow golden, some fizzy white head.
Aroma: Light fruit, tartness. Sea?
Taste: Tart fruit, saltiness. Nope.
Bought: Total Wine (Sterling), 355 ml can, $1.99
Overall score: 2/6
Info: 16/9-2015

Pike Kilt Lifter

Name: Pike Kilt Lifter, 6.5%, United States
Appearance: Medium brown, clear. Small off-white head.
Aroma: Malt, raisins.
Taste: Malt, raisins, oak. Toasted. Sweetness.
Bought: Total Wine (Sterling), 650 ml, $4.99
Overall score: 4/6
Info: 16/9-2015

Sixpoint Sweet Action

Name: Sixpoint Sweet Action, 5.2%, United States
Appearance: Light amber, clear. Some off-white head.
Aroma: Fruit, floral. Honey?
Taste: Hops, light fruit, then a bit watery, followed by a bit of sweetness. Dry. Hmm.
Bought: Total Wine (Sterling), 355 ml can, $2.29
Overall score: 3/6
Info: 16/9-2015, BB: 20/5-2016

Firestone Walker Wookey Jack Black Rye IPA

Name: Firestone Walker Wookey Jack Black Rye IPA, 8.3%, United States
Appearance: Bottled 29/6-2015. Very dark brown, some tan head.
Aroma: Liquorice, roasted. Also hops, interesting.
Taste: Quite a bit of hops, which I still find confusing for such a dark beer. Malt and liquorice, too. Slight alcohol.
Bought: Total Wine (Sterling), 355 ml, $4.49
Overall score: 4/6
Info: 16/9-2015

Prairie Bomb!

New state, Oklahoma (43/51):

Name: Prairie Bomb!, 13%, United States
Appearance: Very dark brown, small amount of tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, coffee, chocolate, vanilla.
Taste: Very dark malt, coffee, burnt. Vanilla, too. Smooth and hides the alcohol very well. Very, very nice.
Bought: West Lakeview Liquors, 355 ml, $10.99
Overall score: 5/6
Info: 16/9-2015

Big Sky Montana Trout Slayer Ale

New state, Montana (42/51)

Name: Big Sky Montana Trout Slayer Ale, 5.0%, United States
Appearance: Clear yellow, some fizzy white head.
Aroma: Strong fruit. Mango? Papaya?
Taste: Wheat, citrus, good amount of fruit. Dry mouth feel.
Bought: France 44, 355 ml, $1.42
Overall score: 3/6
Info: 16/9-2015

Toppling Goliath Dorothy’s New World Lager

New state, Iowa (41/51):

Name: Toppling Goliath Dorothy’s New World Lager, 5.5%, United States
Appearance: Slightly hazy golden, some white head, but not much.
Aroma: Some fruit and very light malts. I also get a bit of honey.
Taste: Floral, some malt and slight hops. Sweetness. Not sure what to think about this one.
Bought: France 44, 355 ml, $1.75
Overall score: 3/6
Info: 16/9-2015

Three Floyds Robert The Bruce Scottish Ale

New state, Indiana (40/51):

Name: Three Floyds Robert The Bruce Scottish Ale, 6.5%, United States
Appearance: Clear, deep brown with nice light tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, sweet, molasses.
Taste: Dark malt, slightly toasted. Smooth, slight wood? Very easy drinking!
Bought: West Lakeview Liquors, 355 ml, $2.99
Overall score: 4/6
Info: 16/9-2015

Ballast Point Sculpin IPA

Name: Ballast Point Sculpin IPA, 7.0%, United States
Appearance: Orange golden, clear. Some off-white head. Looks nice.
Aroma: Hops, slight metal. Fruits, exotic.
Taste: Lots of nice fruits, good bitterness. Nice, lingering bitter aftertaste. Cool.
Bought: Total Wine (Sterling), 355 ml, $2.99
Overall score: 4/6
Info: 16/9-2015

Tuesday, 15 September 2015

Weihenstephaner Vitus

Name: Weihenstephaner Vitus, 7.7%, Germany
Appearance: Yellow golden, quite hazy. Lots of creamy, white head.
Aroma: Fruit, banana, slight yeast and citrus.
Taste: Lots of fruit, primarily bananas, some wheat. Wow, very different.
Bought: Total Wine (Sterling), 500 ml, $3.99
Overall score: 4/6
Info: 15/9-2015

Shiner Bock

Name: Shiner Bock, 4.41%, United States
Appearance: Redish brown, clear. Some fizzy, white head.
Aroma: Medium malt, sweetness.
Taste: Malt, caramel, sweetness. Easy drinking.
Bought: Total Wine (Sterling), 355 ml, $1.69
Overall score: 3/6
Info: 15/9-2015, 92/300M

Dogfish Head Festina Peche

Name: Dogfish Head Festina Peche, 4.5%, United States
Appearance: Pale yellow, straw. Very little, fizzy, head.
Aroma: Pretty sour, slight fruit.
Taste: Sour, fruit, presumably peach. Salt? No.
Bought: Total Wine (Sterling), 355 ml, $2.99
Overall score: 2/6
Info: 15/9-2015

Uinta Hop Nosh IPA

Name: Uinta Hop Nosh IPA, 7.3%, United States
Appearance: Golden orange, clear. Good amount of white head.
Aroma: Hops, some fruit.
Taste: Great hops and fruit, some lasting bitterness. Good balance.
Bought: Total Wine (Sterling), 355 ml, $1.99
Overall score: 4/6
Info: 15/9-2015, 91/300M, BB: 17/11-2015

Butternuts Porkslap Pale Ale

Name: Butternuts Porkslap Pale Ale, 4.1%, United States
Appearance: Standard brown, some white head.
Aroma: Some malt and fruit.
Taste: Good fruit, hops. Some nice bitterness.
Bought: American Tap Room (Reston), 355 ml can, $5.00
Overall score: 3/6
Info: 15/9-2015

Butternuts Moo Thunder

Name: Butternuts Moo Thunder, 5%, United States
Appearance: Dark brown, some tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, roasted.
Taste: Roasted, dark malt, slight coffee. Smooth.
Bought: American Tap Room (Reston), 355 ml can, $5.00
Overall score: 4/6
Info: 15/9-2015

Monday, 14 September 2015

Lagunitas Sucks

Name: Lagunitas Sucks, 8%, United States
Appearance: Light orange golden, clear. Some creamy, white head.
Aroma: Fruits, slight alcohol.
Taste: Good hops, heaps of malt. Sweetness. Bitterness in aftertaste. Some alcohol.
Bought: Total Wine (Sterling), 355 ml, $1.69
Overall score: 3/6
Info: 14/9-2015

The Duck-Rabbit Schwarzbier

Top 50 Schwarzbier:

Name: The Duck-Rabbit Schwarzbier, 5.8%, United States
Appearance: Dark brown, some light tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, coffee, roasted.
Taste: Dark malt, roasted, burnt. Some smoke.
Bought: Total Wine (Sterling), 355 ml, $2.29
Overall score: 4/6
Info: 14/9-2015, BB: 30/9-2015

Shipyard Smashed Pumpkin (Pugsley’s Signature Series)

Name: Shipyard Smashed Pumpkin (Pugsley’s Signature Series), 9.0%, United States
Appearance: Clear brown, some white head.
Aroma: Pumpkin, spices, cinnamon, sweet?
Taste: Pumpkin, spices, cinnamon. Alcohol. Wow, overpowering.
Bought: Total Wine (Sterling), 355 ml, $3.79
Overall score: 3/6
Info: 14/9-2015, 90/300M, BB: 31/1-2016

Samuel Adams Latitude 48 IPA

Name: Samuel Adams Latitude 48 IPA, 6.0%, United States
Appearance: Clear amber, nice amount of fizzy white head.
Aroma: Fruits, hops. Grapefruit?
Taste: Lots of hops, good fruits. Slight bitterness in aftertaste. Smooth!
Bought: Total Wine (Sterling), 355 ml, $1.99
Overall score: 4/6
Info: 14/9-2015, 89/300M, BB: 31/10-2015

Ballast Point Wahoo White

Name: Ballast Point Wahoo White, 4.5%, United States
Appearance: Hazy yellow, not much head.
Aroma: Wheat, light fruit. Spices.
Taste: Lots of wheat, slight spices. Very crisp.
Bought: Total Wine (Sterling), 355 ml, $2.29
Overall score: 3/6
Info: 14/9-2015, 88/300M

Founding Fathers Amber

New state, Minnesota (39/51):

Name: Founding Fathers Amber, ?%, United States
Appearance: Clear amber, very nice colour. Some nice, off-white head.
Aroma: Medium malt, toasted. Sweetness.
Taste: Nice malt, sweetness. Slightly toasted. Pretty good.
Bought: Total Wine (Sterling), 355 ml, $1.79
Overall score: 3/6
Info: 14/9-2015

Founders All Day IPA

Name: Founders All Day IPA, 4.7%, United States
Appearance: Bottled 18/6-2015. Light, golden orange. Clear. Some white head.
Aroma: Light fruits and hops. Grapefruit?
Taste: Good fruit and hops. Nice balance and laid-back bitterness, maybe bordering to watery.
Bought: Total Wine (Sterling), 355 ml, $1.99
Overall score: 4/6
Info: 14/9-2015

Schlafly Kolsch

Name: Schlafly Kolsch, 4.8%, United States
Appearance: Bottled 1/6-2015. Hazy straw, some white head.
Aroma: Fruit, grapefruit?
Taste: Nice fruit and crispness. Spices and some malt. Interesting and easy drinking.
Bought: Total Wine (Sterling), 355 ml, $1.79
Overall score: 4/6
Info: 14/9-2015, 87/300M

Bells Oarsman Ale

Name: Bells Oarsman Ale, 4.0%, United States
Appearance: Packaged 27/3-2015. Hazy yellow, fizzy white head.
Aroma: Sour fruit, more tart than sour, maybe.
Taste: Sour/Tart fruit, not much else. Actually a bit watery. Sorry, (still) not my thingamabob.
Bought: Total Wine (Sterling), 355 ml, $1.99
Overall score: 2/6
Info: 14/9-2015

Weyerbacher Tarte Nouveau

Name: Weyerbacher Tarte Nouveau, 3.9%, United States
Appearance: Slightly hazy light orange, tiny amount of head. Weirdly, when the head died down it left some whiteness in the shape of a rose. So maybe some hallucinogenic effects in the aroma?
Aroma: Sour fruits, lemon?
Taste: Big on sourness, probably a bit of fruit in there. Pretty bad, since I'm not really into Berliner Weisse beers. Not totally horrible, though, because of the lemon/fruit.
Bought: Total Wine (Sterling), 355 ml, $2.79
Overall score: 2/6
Info: 14/9-2015, BB: 22/12-2015

Stiegl Radler Grapefruit

Top 50 Radler/Shandy:

Name: Stiegl Radler Grapefruit, 2.0%, Austria
Appearance: Pretty hazy light orange, tiny amount of fizzy, white head.
Aroma: Grapefruit, not much else.
Taste: Grapefruit, hint of beer. Refreshing.
Bought: Total Wine (Reston), 330 ml, $1.79
Overall score: 3/6
Info: 14/9-2015

FNC Pilsen

Name: FNC Pilsen, 5.1%, Uruguay
Appearance: Light golden, some short-lived white head.
Aroma: Grains, some very light malt.
Taste: More grains, slight malt. Watery.
Bought: Total Wine (Reston), 330 ml, $1.79
Overall score: 2/6
Info: 14/9-2015, BB: 5/9-2014

Sunday, 13 September 2015

Stone Ruination IPA 2.0

Name: Stone Ruination IPA 2.0, 8.5%, United States
Appearance: Light orange golden, clear. Nice amount of white head.
Aroma: Lots of grapefruit, hops.
Taste: Strong hops and fruit. Long-lasting bitterness, mixed with oak.
Bought: Total Wine (Sterling), 355 ml, $2.99
Overall score: 4/6
Info: 13/9-2015, BB: 16/10-2015

Belhaven Scottish Ale (US Version)

Name: Belhaven Scottish Ale (US Version), 5.2%, Scotland
Appearance: Redish brown, great colour. Some fizzy off-white head.
Aroma: Malt, toffee? Caramel?
Taste: Malt, wood, hint of sweetness. Alright.
Bought: Total Wine (Sterling), 330 ml, $2.49
Overall score: 3/6
Info: 13/9-2015

Full Tilt Camden Cream

Name: Full Tilt Camden Cream, 4.8%, United States
Appearance: Clear golden, some fizzy white head.
Aroma: Light malt, grass?
Taste: Light malt, some hops and fruit sweetness. Slight earth. Slightly disappointed.
Bought: Total Wine (Sterling), 355 ml, $2.49
Overall score: 3/6
Info: 13/9-2015

Molson XXX

Name: Molson XXX, 7.3%, Canada
Appearance: Clear golden, small amount of fizzy head.
Aroma: Malt, sweetness. Some alcohol.
Taste: Malt, sweetness, perfume. Dry mouthfeel. Slight alcohol.
Bought: Total Wine (Sterling), 355 ml, $1.49
Overall score: 2/6
Info: 13/9-2015, BB: 31/12-2015

Pilsener of El Salvador

Name: Pilsener of El Salvador, 4.6%, El Salvador
Appearance: Light golden, clear. Some fizzy, white head.
Aroma: Grains, slight fruit and malt?
Taste: Grains, corn, sweetish malt. Dry. Not great.
Bought: Total Wine (Sterling), 355 ml, $1.79
Overall score: 2/6
Info: 13/9-2015

Saturday, 12 September 2015

Guinness Dublin Porter

Name: Guinness Dublin Porter, 3.8%, Ireland
Appearance: Dark brown, small amount of light tan head.
Aroma: Minimal malt and tiny roast.
Taste: Some malt, and hint of roasted, but too watery.
Bought: Tesco, 500 ml, £1.50
Overall score: 3/6
Info: 12/9-2015, BB: 20/6-2016

Guinness West Indies Porter

Name: Guinness West Indies Porterx, 6.0%, Ireland
Appearance: Dark brown, with some creamy, tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, sweetness.
Taste: Dark malt, slight roasted, molasses. Sweetness.
Bought: Tesco, 500 ml, £1.50
Overall score: 4/6
Info: 12/9-2015, BB: 6/6-2016

Friday, 11 September 2015

Midtfyns Imperial Stout

Name: Midtfyns Imperial Stout, 9.5%, Denmark
Appearance: Very dark brown, lots of dark tan head. Creamy.
Aroma: Dark malt, roasted and coffee.
Taste: Dark malt, roasted, burnt. Slight coffee. Surprisingly smooth.
Bought: Trade with Bamsen78 - thanks!, 500 ml
Overall score: 5/6
Info: 11/9-2015, BB: 27/11-2015

Saturday, 5 September 2015

Brewhouse RIPA

Name: Brewhouse RIPA, 5.9%, Switzerland
Appearance: Brown, light tan head.
Aroma: Hops, citrus fruit.
Taste: Citrus, sweet, nice bitterness. Nice IPA!
Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 300 ml draught, CHF 5.00
Overall score: 4/6
Info: 5/9-2015

Freiburger Biermanufaktur Les Jours Heureux

Name: Freiburger Biermanufaktur Les Jours Heureux, ?%, Switzerland
Appearance: Orang-y brown. Lots of head!
Aroma: Good amount of fruit and hops.
Taste: Nice fruit, good bitterness. Good balance. Not sure I can notice the rye.
Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 300 ml draught, CHF 5.00
Overall score: 4/6
Info: 5/9-2015

Haldemann India Pale Ale

Name: Haldemann India Pale Ale, 6.5%, Switzerland
Appearance: Light red-brown, some off-white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, some hops. Ester.
Taste: Fruits, ester, low bitterness. Disappointing.
Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 300 ml draught, CHF 5.00
Overall score: 3/6
Info: 5/9-2015

Prévert Blonde

Name: Prévert Blonde, 6.5%, Switzerland
Appearance: Orange golden, lots of white head.
Aroma: Light fruit, slight malt.
Taste: Fruits, some malt. Too light.
Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 330 ml, CHF 5.00
Overall score: 3/6
Info: 5/9-2015

Poyet Poyette L’Ambrée

Name: Poyet Poyette L’Ambrée, ?%, Switzerland
Appearance: Light red-brown, small amount of white head.
Aroma: Malt, some fruit.
Taste: Malt, fruit, some sweetness. Pretty standard.
Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 330 ml, CHF 5.00
Overall score: 3/6
Info: 5/9-2015

la Vallée du Giffre MPC

Name: la Vallée du Giffre MPC, 5.2%, France
Appearance: Golden orange, some off-white head.
Aroma: Fruit, noticeable hops.
Taste: Citrus, fruits, nice hops. Lasting bitterness. More of an IPA to me...
Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 300 ml draught, CHF 5.00
Overall score: 3/6
Info: 5/9-2015

la Vallée du Giffre Robust Porter

Name: la Vallée du Giffre Robust Porter, 5.6%, France
Appearance: Very dark brown, quite tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, roasted.
Taste: Dark malt, roasted. Burnt. Chocolate? Like it.
Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 300 ml draught, CHF 5.00
Overall score: 4/6
Info: 5/9-2015

Brewhouse Degenberger Royal

Name: Brewhouse Degenberger Royal, 5.5%, Switzerland
Appearance: Light orange brown. Some white head.
Aroma: Wheat, citrus, nice.
Taste: Yeast, citrus, wheat, other fruits. Spices? Slight funk? Still nice, though.
Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 300 ml draught, CHF 5.00
Overall score: 4/6
Info: 5/9-2015

Brewhouse Octoberfest Märzen

Name: Brewhouse Octoberfest Märzen, 5.5%, Switzerland
Appearance: Light brown, some off-white head.
Aroma: Malt, slight hops. Bread?
Taste: Medium malts, some dark fruit. Quite sweet.
Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 300 ml draught, CHF 5.00
Overall score: 4/6
Info: 5/9-2015

Brasserie du Chauve La Chai

Name: Brasserie du Chauve La Chai, 6%, Switzerland
Appearance: Dark brown, light tan head.
Aroma: Strong tea, not much else to be honest.
Taste: Same tea, malt, fruit. Treacle?
Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 300 ml draught, CHF 5.00
Overall score: 3/6
Info: 5/9-2015

Brewhouse Belle Saison

Name: Brewhouse Belle Saison, 6.5%, Switzerland
Appearance: Light orange brown, white head.
Aroma: Citrus, yeast.
Taste: Grapefruit, bitterness, slight tartness in there.
Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 300 ml draught, CHF 5.00
Overall score: 3/6
Info: 5/9-2015

Freiburger Biermanufaktur L’Esprit Libre

Name: Freiburger Biermanufaktur L’Esprit Libre, ?%, Switzerland
Appearance: Brown, ok amount of light tan head.
Aroma: Malt, some fruit.
Taste: Sweet, some bitterness. Followed by some malt and fruit. Not bad!
Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 300 ml draught, CHF 5.00
Overall score: 4/6
Info: 5/9-2015

Friday, 4 September 2015

Craig Allan Cuvée d’Oscar

Name: Craig Allan Cuvée d’Oscar, 7.5%, France
Appearance: Cage-and-cork, nice label. Dark redish brown, clear. Lots of off-white head.
Aroma: Fruit, slight wheat.
Taste: Nice wheat and spices. Fruit. Pretty smooth.
Bought: Saveur-Biere.com, 375 ml, €5.30
Overall score: 4/6
Info: 4/9-2015, 86/300M, BB: 20/11-2015

Bière du Vercors Noire

Name: Bière du Vercors Noire, 6%, France
Appearance: Dark brown, clear. Ok amount of tan head.
Aroma: Malt, wood, slight tartness?
Taste: Dark malt, slight burnt, dry mouthfeel. Tart, but sweetness in there too.
Bought: Gift from Julien C - thanks!, 500 ml
Overall score: 3/6
Info: 4/9-2015, BB: 26/11-2015

Dogfish Head 120 Minute IPA

My highest ABV beer to date!

Name: Dogfish Head 120 Minute IPA, 18%, United States
Appearance: Dark orange, murky. Some light tan head, not much of it.
Aroma: Lots of fruit, prunes? Some hops, but not that much.
Taste: More fruit, prunes, some bitterness, but expected much more. Caramel sweetness. Hides alcohol very well.
Bought: Thanks to Vincent R for sharing!, 355 ml
Overall score: 4/6
Info: 4/9-2015