Beer Goals 2016 - Result

My beer goals for 2016 were as follows:

• Get from 140 to 156 Ratebeer countries     [Current status: 153]
• Get from 45 to 48 US States     [Goal reached 2016-07-02]
• Get from 4 to 6 Canadian Provinces     [Goal reached 2016-11-09]
• Get a top-50 beer rating from the last eight styles     [Current status: 8 left]
• Rate 7 beers from the 300-book (238->245)
• Rate 8 beers from the 100-book (64->72)     [Current status: 69]
• Rate 25 beers from the 300M-book (100->125)     [Current status: 104]
• Reduce styles I have tried only 1 beer from 3 to 0     [Current status: 2 left]
• Reduce styles I have tried less than 5 beers from 10 to 5     [Goal reached 2016-11-08]
• Reduce styles I have tried less than 10 beers from 19 to 12     [Goal reached 2016-11-09]

I managed to reach four of the ten goals. I managed to reach not just 48 US States, but to complete all of them after a fantastic trade with RobertDale during the summer. In September as part of a trip to US, I managed to get two new Canadian provinces after a trade with jtclockwork. I also managed to complete my 5-of-style and 10-of-style goals after some purchases from Total Wine.

All three goals related to the books I failed on, but then I decided to not prioritise these goals either in the end. I did pretty well on the country goal, but only managed to get 13 instead of 16. I also just manage to get hold of one of the three I was missing for the 2-of-style goal. And related to the Top-50 Style rating goal, even if I managed to tick a few, some of the ones I had already done fell out of the Top 50 so I still have eight left...

Next, let's try to find some 2017 goals!

Ridgeway Bad King John

• Name: Ridgeway Bad King John, 6.0%, England
• Appearance: Very dark brown, slight tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, roasted.
• Taste: Dark malt, roasted, sweetness. Slight coffee. Nice.
• Bought: Sainsbury's, 500 ml, GBP ?.??
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 31/12-2016, BB: 13/6-2018

Meantime London Pale Ale

• Name: Meantime London Pale Ale, 4.3%, England
• Appearance: Golden light amber, clear. Some fizzy off-white head. A nice looking beer.
• Aroma: Light fruits, floral.
• Taste: Light malt, slight hops, good fruit. Good balance.
• Bought: Sainsbury's, 330 ml, GBP ?.??
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 31/12-2016, BB: 15/9-2017

Sainsbury’s London Porter

• Name: Sainsbury’s London Porter, 5%, England
• Appearance: Very dark brown, clear, sone light tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, roasted.
• Taste: Dark malt, roasted, chocolate, slight coffee. Surprisingly nice.
• Bought: Sainsbury's, 500 ml, GBP ?.??
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 30/12-2016, BB: 31/12-2017

Guinness Golden Ale

• Name: Guinness Golden Ale, 4.5%, Ireland
• Appearance: Clear red-brown, quite a bit of off-white head.
• Aroma: Malt, nutty.
• Taste: Light malt, slight sweetness, nutty. Quite nice.
• Bought: Sainsbury's, 500 ml, GBP ?.??
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 30/12-2016, BB: 7/9-2017

Lofotpils Blonde Ale

• Name: Lofotpils Blonde Ale, 4.7%, Norway
• Appearance: Light golden, clear. Slight off-white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, slight malt.
• Taste: Mild malt, slight fruit and hops. 
• Bought: Joker (Skibotn), 330 ml, NOK ?.??
• Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 27/12-2016, BB: 3/6-2017

Lofotpils Amber Ale

• Name: Lofotpils Amber Ale, 4.7%, Norway
• Appearance: Light brown, clear. Slight white head.
• Aroma: Light malt, slight caramel?
• Taste: Light malt, slight bitterness. Yeast? Slight fruit. Nothing special.
• Bought: Joker (Skibotn), 330 ml, NOK ?.??
• Score: 2.7 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 9/20)
• Info: 27/12-2016, BB: 25/2-2017

Aass Juleøl 4.5%

• Name: Aass Juleøl 4.5%, 4.5%, Norway
• Appearance: Red-ish brown, clear. Ok amount of off-white head.
• Aroma: Medium malt, caramel sweetness.
• Taste: More medium malt and caramel sweetness. Slight spices.
• Bought: Joker (Skibotn), 500 ml can, NOK ?.??
• Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 27/12-2016, BB: 8/7-2017

Mack Isbjørn Lite Glutenfri

• Name: Mack Isbjørn Lite Glutenfri, 4.5%, Norway
• Appearance: Pale yellow golden, some white head.
• Aroma: Slight hops/malt, grains.
• Taste: Slight hops/malt, grains. Poor.
• Bought: Courtesy of Dad's stash - thanks!, 330 ml can
• Score: 1.9 (Aroma 4/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 4/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 6/20)
• Info: 26/12-2016, BB: 25/10-2017

Lindesnes Juleøl (6.5%)

• Name: Lindesnes Juleøl (6.5%), 6.5%, Norway
• Appearance: Dark brown, clear. Very slight light tan head.
• Aroma: Dark fruit, prunes, some dark malt.
• Taste: Lots of dark fruit, maybe too much. Slight spices. Some dark malt.
• Bought: Courtesy of ØSM - thanks!, 500 ml
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 25/12-2016, BB: 30/11-2017

Hansa JuleAle

• Name: Hansa JuleAle, 7.8%, Norway
• Appearance: Medium brown, clear, slight white head.
• Aroma: Malt, spices, sweetness.
• Taste: Normal malt, spices, medium malt. Christmas.
• Bought: Courtesy of ØSM - thanks!, 330 ml
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 23/12-2016

Telemark Juleøl (8%)

• Name: Telemark Juleøl (8%), 8.0%, Norway
• Appearance: Dark brown, slight light tan head.
• Aroma: Caramel sweetness, malt, slight hops?
• Taste: Surprisingly strong hops, caramel, dark malt. Slight spices. A surprising Christmas beer.
• Bought: Courtesy of ØSM - thanks!, 330 ml
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 23/12-2016

Närke Anders Göranssons Ambassadör Barleywine

• Name: Närke Anders Göranssons Ambassadör Barleywine, 10.8%, Sweden
• Appearance: Bottled January 2016. Dark brown, quite flat. Very small tan head.
• Aroma: Malt, prunes, vinous.
• Taste: Malt, vinous, prunes, smoke/peat. Warming, some sweetness. Nice.
• Bought: Trade with Erzengel - thanks!, 250 ml
• Score: 3.8 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 10/12-2016, BB: ??/??-????

Trois Dames Saison Houblon

• Name: Trois Dames Saison Houblon, 7%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Hazy pale yellow. Slight white head.
• Aroma: Tart fruit, not much else for me.
• Taste: Sour, tart fruit. Not very saison to me, more of a sour/wild ale...
• Bought: La Petite Brasserie (Fribourg), 330 ml, CHF 4.70
• Score: 2.1 (Aroma 4/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 7/20)
• Info: 10/12-2016, BB: ??/??-????

Dois Corvos Stardust IPA

• Name: Dois Corvos Stardust IPA, 7.4%, Portugal
• Appearance: Golden, quite hazy. Huge amount of white head, a bit too much.
• Aroma: Citrus, light hops.
• Taste: Quite a bit of hops, pine, light fruits. Decent, but not great.
• Bought:Trade with Andre - thanks!, 330 ml
• Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 10/12-2016, BB: 31/1-2017

De Molen Mout & Mocca

• Name: De Molen Mout & Mocca, 10%, Netherlands
• Appearance: Very dark brown, almost black. Slight, dark tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, slight smoke.
• Taste: Dark malt, slight smoke, some coffee. Nice!
• Bought: Craft Gallery, 330 ml, CHF 6.90
• Score: 3.9 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 9/12-2016, BB: 8/5-2020

Crombe Oud Kriekenbier

• Name: Crombe Oud Kriekenbier, 6.0%, Belgium
• Appearance: Light red, clear, some white head.
• Aroma: Strong cherry.
• Taste: Quite a bit of cherry, slightly sour, tart. Lasting fruity aftertaste. Not bad.
• Bought: Trade with tderoeck - thanks!, 330 ml
• Score: 3.1 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
• Info: 9/12-2016, 69/100, BB: 22/10-2025

Trois Dames Porter With Dates

• Name: Trois Dames Porter With Dates, 7%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Very dark brown, clear. Some tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, toasted, some dark fruit.
• Taste: Dark malt, roasted, dates. Quite smooth.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 5.30
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 4/12-2016, BB: 31/12-2017

Inveralmond Lia Fail

• Name: Inveralmond Lia Fail, 4.7%, Scotland
• Appearance: Dark red brown, some light tan head.
• Aroma: Medium malt, nutty.
• Taste: Medium malt, light sweetness, nutty.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 500 ml, CHF 6.80
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 26/11-2016, 104/300M, BB: 30/4-2017

Himburgs BrauKunstKeller Pale Ale

• Name: Himburgs BrauKunstKeller Pale Ale, 5.5%, Germany
• Appearance: Light orange golden, hazy. Lots of white head.
• Aroma: Hops, floral, citrus.
• Taste: Good hops, floral, some light fruits. Slight bitterness in aftertaste. Good balance.
• Bought: Trade with Erzengel - thanks!, 330 ml
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 26/11-2016, BB: 2/1-2017

Passarola Hadron Collision

• Name: Passarola Hadron Collision, 7%, Portugal
• Appearance: Very dark brown, some tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, burnt.
• Taste: Dark malt, burnt, coffee, burnt bitterness. Nice.
• Bought: Trade with Andre - thanks!, 330 ml
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 12/20)
• Info: 25/11-2016, BB: 31/1-2017

To Øl Markedspils

• Name: To Øl Markedspils, 5.0%, Denmark
• Appearance: Clear orange golden, good amount of creamy, white head. More hazy later.
• Aroma: Light hops, light fruits and light malt.
• Taste: Quite a bit of hops, light fruits, light malts follow. Sweetness mixed in. Some lasting bitterness.
• Bought: Craft Gallery, 330 ml, CHF 5.60
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 25/11-2016, BB: 17/3-2017

AleSmith IPA

• Name: AleSmith IPA, 7.25%, United States
• Appearance: Hazy orange, good amount of white head.
• Aroma: Good hops, light fruits, citrus.
• Taste: Nice hops, light fruits, citrus. Lingering bitterness. Great balance.
• Bought: Courtesy of Julien C thanks!, 750 ml
• Score: 4.1 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 9/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 16/20)
• Info: 24/11-2016

To Øl Raid Beer

Top-50 Premium Lager:

• Name: To Øl Raid Beer, 5.2%, Denmark
• Appearance: Dark orange golden, clear. Lots of white head.
• Aroma: Mostly hops, slight pine.
• Taste: Quite a bit of hops, light malt. Late sweetness. Good.
• Bought: Craft Gallery, 330 ml, CHF 6.90
• Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 19/11-2016, BB: 24/6-2017

Doppelleu Chopfab Summer

Wheat Ale #10:

• Name: Doppelleu Chopfab Summer, 4.8%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Hazy yellow, good amount of white head.
• Aroma: Light fruit, light wheat.
• Taste: Light fruits, some wheat, slight yeast.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Online), 330 ml, CHF 2.80
• Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 19/11-2016, BB: 31/1-2017

All In Brewing RLGK 10517 Celebration Stout

• Name: All In Brewing RLGK 10517 Celebration Stout, 12.0%, Sweden
• Appearance: Basically black, nice dark tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, vanilla, chocolate. Coffee.
• Taste: Very dark malt, burnt, chocolate, coffee. I think vanilla, yes. Very nice.
• Bought: Trade with Nisse666 - thanks!, 330 ml
• Score: 4.1 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 9/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 16/20)
• Info: 18/11-2016, BB: 3/7-2019

Freigeist / Kingpin Grätzhainer

• Name: Freigeist / Kingpin Grätzhainer, 5.4%, Germany
• Appearance: Clear yellow, fizzy. Nice, white head. Hazy later.
• Aroma: Light fruit, citrus, very slight smoke.
• Taste: Nice light fruit, some good smoke, but not too much either. Smooth. Nice!
• Bought: Trade with Erzengel - thanks!, 500 ml
• Score: 3.8 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 18/11-2016, BB: 1/6-2017

South Pacific Export Lager

Ratebeer country #153:

• Name: South Pacific Export Lager, 4.9%, Papua New Guinea
• Appearance: Clear golden, small white head.
• Aroma: Grains, corn, slight malt.
• Taste: Grains, grass, some light malt.
• Bought: Trade with Erzengel - thanks!, sample
• Score: 2.2 (Aroma 4/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 9/20)
• Info: 13/11-2016

Xirdalan Lager Beer

Ratebeer country #152:

• Name: Xirdalan Lager Beer, 4.8%, Azerbaijan
• Appearance: Light peach, slightly hazy. Small, fizzy head.
• Aroma: Berries, slight malt.
• Taste: Slight fruit, some hops and malt. Sweet finish. Watery.
• Bought: Trade with Erzengel - thanks!, sample
• Score: 1.9 (Aroma 4/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 4/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 7/20)
• Info: 13/11-2016

J. Wakefield UJP Porter

• Name: J. Wakefield UJP Porter, 7.0%, United States
• Appearance: Very dark brown, basically black. Slight tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, coffee. Burnt.
• Taste: More dark malt. coffee, chocolate notes. Roasted. Nice!
• Bought: World of  Beer (Reston), ? ml draft, $9.00
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 10/11-2016

Laughing Dog Alpha Dog Imperial IPA

• Name: Laughing Dog Alpha Dog Imperial IPA, 8.5%, United States
• Appearance: Orange golden, slight haze. Some off-white head, creamy.
• Aroma: Light fruits, good hops.
• Taste: Good hops, lots of fruit, citrus. Lingering bitterness. Nice.
• Bought: Total Wine & More (Sterling), 650 ml, $4.99
• Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 10/11-2016

Plan Bee Bartlett

• Name: Plan Bee Bartlett, ?%, United States
• Appearance: Wax & cap. Minor gusher. Light orange golden, hazy. Small white head.
• Aroma: Tartness, light fruits, wood.
• Taste: Tart fruits, light oak, pears. Slightly better.
• Bought: Trade with jtclockwork - thanks!, 750 ml
• Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
• Info: 10/11-2016

Plan Bee Nectar

Sour/Wild Ale #10:

• Name: Plan Bee Nectar, 5%, United States
• Appearance: Wax & cap. Gusher alert! Lost maybe a third of the content. Very hazy yellow afterwards, small white head. Floating bits.
• Aroma: Orange, slight tartness. Wood.
• Taste: Very tart fruit, hardcore, soil. Lemon. Not a fan.
• Bought: Trade with jtclockwork - thanks!, 750 ml
• Score: 2.1 (Aroma 4/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 7/20)
• Info: 10/11-2016

Gahan Sydney Street Stout

New Canadian province, Prince Edward Island (6/13):

• Name: Gahan Sydney Street Stout, 5.2%, Canada
• Appearance: Basically black, nice tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, perfume, some coffee notes, roasted.
• Taste: Coffee, dark malt, roasted.
• Bought: Trade with jtclockwork - thanks!, 500 ml
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 9/11-2016

Scorched Earth Sweetie Pie

• Name: Scorched Earth Sweetie Pie, 4.2%, United States
• Appearance: Very hazy yellow, almost no head.
• Aroma: Tart, citrus, wheat. Slight strawberry.
• Taste: Tart, wheat, citrus, some light fruits and strawberry.
• Bought: Trade with jtclockwork - thanks!, 355 ml
• Score: 2.5 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 8/20)
• Info: 9/11-2016

Beer Hound Teddy Cream Ale

Cream Ale #9:

• Name: Beer Hound Teddy Cream Ale, 5.5%, United States
• Appearance: Yellow golden, clear. Off-white head.
• Aroma: Citrus, light fruits, slight yeast.
• Taste: Light fruits, citrus, hops, light malts. Just OK.
• Bought: Total Wine & More (Sterling), 650 ml, $7.99
• Score: 2.9 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
• Info: 9/11-2016

Departed Soles Modern Cup of Beer [Sole]

• Name: Departed Soles Modern Cup of Beer [Sole], 4.9%, United States
• Appearance: Very dark brown, good amount of tan head.
• Aroma: Coffee, chocolate. Dark malt.
• Taste: Coffee, dark malt. Chocolate? Smooth, but lacks a bit of complexity.
• Bought: Trade with jtclockwork - thanks!, 473 ml can
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 9/11-2016

Sierra Nevada Otra Vez

Grodziskie/Gose/Lichtenhainer #10:

• Name: Sierra Nevada Otra Vez, 4.5%, United States
• Appearance: Hazy, golden. Some head.
• Aroma: Tart, fruits. Lemon.
• Taste: Tart fruits, cactus. Dry.
• Bought: World of Beer (Reston), 355 ml, $?.??
• Score: 2.5 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 8/20)
• Info: 9/11-2016

Departed Soles A Dark Night

• Name: Departed Soles A Dark Night, 5%, United States
• Appearance: Very dark brown, slight haze. Quite a bit of fizzy, light tan head.
• Aroma: Some malt, light hops. Citrus.
• Taste: Strong hops, some dark malt, but not that much. Lingering bitterness. Lacks balance.
• Bought: Trade with jtclockwork - thanks!, 355 ml can
• Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 9/11-2016

Alexander Keiths India Pale Ale

New Canadian province, Nova Scotia (5/13):

• Name: Alexander Keiths India Pale Ale, 5.0%, Canada
• Appearance: Light golden, clear, translucent? Some fizzy, white head.
• Aroma: Light malt, grains.
• Taste: Light malt, some hops, slight grains. Crisp. IPA in name only...
• Bought: Trade with jtclockwork - thanks!, 355 ml can
• Score: 2.5 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 9/20)
• Info: 9/11-2016

Southern Tier Blackwater Series: Choklat

• Name: Southern Tier Blackwater Series: Choklat, 10.0%, United States
• Appearance: Basically black, seemingly clear. Some dark tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, a bit of alcohol. Chocolate.
• Taste: Dark malt, coffee notes, quite a bit of chocolate. Smooth. Very good.
• Bought: Total Wine & More (Sterling), 355 ml, $4.99
• Score: 4.1 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 9/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 16/20)
• Info: 8/11-2016

Union Craft Anthem

Cream Ale #8:

• Name: Union Craft Anthem, 5%, United States
• Appearance: Canned 10/6-2016. Yellow golden, slightly hazy. Some fizzy white head.
• Aroma: Fruits, citrus. Light hops.
• Taste: Hops, light fruits, floral. Pretty smooth.
• Bought: Total Wine & More (Sterling), 355 ml can, $2.49
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
• Info: 8/11-2016

Miller Fortune

Malt Liquor #9:

• Name: Miller Fortune, 6.9%, United States
• Appearance: Orange golden. Clear, fizzy. Very small white head.
• Aroma: Malt, sweetness.
• Taste: Strong malt, sweetness, slight alcohol. Not at all great.
• Bought: Total Wine & More (Sterling), 355 ml, $1.79
• Score: 2.2 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 4/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 9/20)
• Info: 8/11-2016

Devils Backbone Kilt Flasher Wee Heavy Scottish Ale

Scottish Ale #5:

• Name: Devils Backbone Kilt Flasher Wee Heavy Scottish Ale, 8.0%, United States
• Appearance: Deep brown, clear. Small light tan head.
• Aroma: Malt, roasted, caramel.
• Taste: Dark malt, caramel, sweetness, rich, toasted. Prunes?
• Bought: Total Wine & More (Sterling), 355 ml, $1.99
• Score: 3.8 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 8/11-2016

Anchor Dry-Hopped Steam Beer

• Name: Anchor Dry-Hopped Steam Beer, 5.4%, United States
• Appearance: Clear orange amber. Nice, creamy off-white head.
• Aroma: Hops, citrus.
• Taste: Hops, citrus, fruits. Light malt. Good balance.
• Bought: Total Wine & More (Sterling), 355 ml, $1.99
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 8/11-2016

Medalla Light

Ratebeer country #151:

• Name: Medalla Light, 4.2%, Puerto Rico
• Appearance: Light golden, very clear. Some fizzy white head.
• Aroma: Grains, grass.
• Taste: Grains, light malt, corn? Sweetness. A bit watery.
• Bought: Courtesy of Al B - thanks!, 296 ml can
• Score: 2.2 (Aroma 4/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 4/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 9/20)
• Info: 8/11-2016, BB: 5/1-2017

21st Amendment Back in Black

• Name: 21st Amendment Back in Black, 6.8%, United States
• Appearance: Dark brown, some tan head.
• Aroma: Hops and dark malt. Slightly roasted.
• Taste: Good amount of hops, dark malts and roasted. Slight dark fruits. Decent.
• Bought: Hotel bar (Reston), 355 ml can, $?.??
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 7/11-2016

Chris Banker / Insurgente / Stone Xocoveza Mocha Stout

• Name: Chris Banker / Insurgente / Stone Xocoveza Mocha Stout, 8.1%, United States
• Appearance: Basically black, some dark tan head.
• Aroma: Chocolate, malt, coffee, spices.
• Taste: Chocolate, cinnamon, spices, coffee, dark malt. Rich, different. Very nice.
• Bought: World of Beer (Reston), ? ml draft, $8.00
• Score: 4.1 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 9/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 16/20)
• Info: 7/11-2016

Victory Moonglow Weizenbock

Weizen Bock #6:

• Name: Victory Moonglow Weizenbock, 8.7%, United States
• Appearance: Amber, slightly hazy. Some off-white head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, caramel.
• Taste: Caramel, dark malt, some spices. Dark fruits, slight sweetness. Warming.
• Bought: Total Wine & More (Sterling), 355 ml, $2.79
• Score: 3.9 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 7/11-2016, BB: 12/8-2017

Shiner Homespun Cream Aled

Cream Ale #7:

• Name: Shiner Homespun Cream Aled, 5%, United States
• Appearance: Clear orange golden, nice white head. Promising.
• Aroma: Malt, slight grains.
• Taste: Medium malt, caramel. Smooth, good balance.
• Bought: Total Wine & More (Sterling), 355 ml, $1.99
• Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 7/11-2016

Regia Extra

• Name: Regia Extra, 4.3%, El Salvador
• Appearance: Light golden, clear. Thin, white head.
• Aroma: Grains, grass, corn.
• Taste: Grains, slight sweetness, light malts. Pretty bad.
• Bought: Total Wine & More (Sterling), 946 ml, $3.99
• Score: 2.1 (Aroma 4/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 4/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 9/20)
• Info: 6/11-2016

Founders Backwoods Bastard

• Name: Founders Backwoods Bastard, 11.2%, United States
• Appearance: Bottled 3/10-2016. Dark redish brown. Some creamy tan head.
• Aroma: Wood, barrel, dark malt, prunes?
• Taste: Strong barrel flavour, dark malt. Some sweetness. Barrel a bit overpowering.
• Bought: Total Wine & More (Sterling), 355 ml, $3.99
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 6/11-2016

Sprecher Black Bavarian

• Name: Sprecher Black Bavarian, 6%, United States
• Appearance: Very dark brown, clear. Some tan head.
• Aroma: Malt, roasted. Some dark fruits?
• Taste: Dark malt, coffee notes. Light sweetness. Roasted.
• Bought: Total Wine & More (Sterling), 355 ml, $1.99
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 6/11-2016, 103/300M

Terrapin Sound Czech Pilsner

Top-50 Czech Pilsner (Svetly):

• Name: Terrapin Sound Czech Pilsner, 5.2%, United States
• Appearance: Yellow golden, slightly hazy. Some white head.
• Aroma: Light malts, light hoops. Citrus?
• Taste: Hops, grass, light malt. Crisp. Good balance.
• Bought: Terrapin Sound Czech Pilsner, 355 ml can, $1.99
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
• Info: 6/11-2016

Bud Light Platinum

Malt Liquor #8:

• Name: Bud Light Platinum, 6.0%, United States
• Appearance: Light golden, clear. Fizzy white head.
• Aroma: Sweet, light fruit?
• Taste: Very sweet, some light malt. Easy-drinking, but almost watery.
• Bought: Total Wine & More (Sterling), 355 ml, $1.49
• Score: 2.3 (Aroma 4/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 8/20)
• Info: 6/11-2016

To Øl Stalins Organ

California Common #10:

• Name: To Øl Stalins Organ, 6%, Denmark
• Appearance: Dull orange, hazy. Nice, creamy white head.
• Aroma: Light malt, light hops. Some fruit.
• Taste: Light malts, light hops, slight metal and shy fruits. Pretty smooth.
• Bought: Craft Gallery, 330 ml, CHF 5.90
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 5/11-2016, BB: 4/9-2017

Oitava Colina Zé Arnaldo

• Name: Oitava Colina Zé Arnaldo, 6%, Portugal
• Appearance: Dark brown, clear. Slight, fizzy tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, lightly roasted. Light coffee?
• Taste: Dark malt, roasted, some chocolate. Slight burnt bitterness.
• Bought: Trade with Andre - thanks!, 330 ml
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 4/11-2016, BB: 31/12-2016

523 Flanders Tourmentin

Sour/Wild Ale #9:

• Name: 523 Flanders Tourmentin, 7.1%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Burnt orange, hazy. Small, fizzy head.
• Aroma: Tart fruit, earthy.
• Taste: Tart fruit, earth and wood. Plums? Dry mouthfeel. Not that bad.
• Bought: Craft Gallery, 330 ml, CHF 9.90
• Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 4/11-2016, BB: 1/1-2017

Mikkeller Drink’in Berliner

Berliner Weisse #10:

• Name: Mikkeller Drink’in Berliner, 2.8%, Denmark
• Appearance: Pale yellow, straw. Clear. Huge amount of creamy white head.
• Aroma: Tart, lemon. Earthy.
• Taste: Quite tart, sour lemon. Light wheat. Not for me.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Online), 330 ml, CHF 5.50
• Score: 2.6 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 8/20)
• Info: 29/10-2016, BB: 30/9-2018

Goose Island Bourbon County Stout

Beer #2000 on Ratebeer:

• Name: Goose Island Bourbon County Stout 2015, 14.3%, United States
• Appearance: 2015 version. Brewed 09OCT15, luckily not an infected bottle. Very dark brown, basically black. Very dark tan head, short lived.
• Aroma: Barrel, dark dark malt, prunes, vinous.
• Taste: Dark malt, barrel, dark fruits. Toasted, vinous, warming. Hides alcohol very well. Great!
• Bought: Trade with RobertDale - thanks a lot!, 500 ml
• Score: 4.5 (Aroma 9/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 10/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 18/20)
• Info: 29/10-2016, BB: ??/??-????

Rate of the 2014 version:

• Name: Goose Island Bourbon County Stout 2014, 14.4%, United States
• Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Dark tan head. Oily.
• Aroma: Dark malt, roasted. Faint barrel.
• Taste: Dark malt, roasted, slight barrel, but not too much. Sweetness. Still very good!
• Bought: Trade with RobertDale - thanks a lot!, 355 ml
• Score: 4.5 (Aroma 9/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 9/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 19/20)
• Info: 24/12-2018, BB: ??/??-????

Aroeira Taborda

• Name: Aroeira Taborda, 8.0%, Portugal
• Appearance: Dark brown, clear. Pretty flat.
• Aroma: Malt, prunes.
• Taste: Malt, roasted, earthy. Some bitterness. A bit sickly. Slightly off?
• Bought: Trade with Andre - thanks!, 330 ml
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 28/10-2016, BB: 31/12-2016

Hopf Sauberne Schixs

• Name: Hopf Sauberne Schixs, 4.6%, Germany
• Appearance: Golden orange, hazy. Tempting, creamy white head.
• Aroma: Citrus, spices, wheat.
• Taste: Light wheat, spices, banana? Low bitterness. Surprisingly good, for some reason.
• Bought: Trade with Erzengel - thanks!, 500 ml
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 28/10-2016, BB: 4/12-2016

LP Thombansen Craft Otto Ale 2

• Name: LP Thombansen Craft Otto Ale 2, x%, Germany
• Appearance: Light orange brown, clear. Some off-white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, earth, light hops.
• Taste: Hops, floral, light fruits. Lasting bitterness.
• Bought: Trade with Erzengel - thanks!, 330 ml
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 22/10-2016, BB: 30/12-2016

Freigeist Abraxxxas Pear Lichtenhainer

Grodziskie/Gose/Lichtenhainer #9:

• Name: Freigeist Abraxxxas Pear Lichtenhainer, 6%, Germany
• Appearance: Slightly hazy, light orange. Huge amount of white head. More hazy later.
• Aroma: Light smoke and fruits.
• Taste: Light smoke, light fruits. Probably pear. Slight saltiness. Nice.
• Bought: Craft Gallery, 500 ml, CHF 6.90
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 22/10-2016, BB: ??/??-????

Lion Hearts Swallows

Ratebeer country #150:

• Name: Lion Hearts Swallows, 4.4%, Turkish Republic of Cyprus
• Appearance: Dark brown, some tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, light sweetness.
• Taste: Dark malt, some dark caramel, nuts, slight bitterness. Pretty good.
• Bought: Trade with Erzengel - thanks!, 500 ml
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 21/10-2016, BB: 31/12-2016

Westheimer Weizen

• Name: Westheimer Weizen, 5.0%, Germany
• Appearance: Light orange, hazy. Some creamy, white head.
• Aroma: Wheat and light citrus.
• Taste: Wheat, light citrus, some yeast. Slight spices. Decent.
• Bought: Trade with Erzengel - thanks!, 330 ml
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 21/10-2016, BB: 30/11-2016

Doppelleu Chopfab Trüeb

• Name: Doppelleu Chopfab Trüeb, 5.2%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Light orange golden, some off-white head.
• Aroma: Fruit, funk, hops.
• Taste: Some hops, malt and fruits. Good balance.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Online), 330 ml, CHF 2.80
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 15/10-2016, 30/11-2016

Erdinger Sommerweiße

• Name: Erdinger Sommerweiße, 4.6%, Germany
• Appearance: Hazy pale yellow, good amount of creamy white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, wheat.
• Taste: Wheat, light citrus. Light esters. Pretty standard.
• Bought: Trade with Erzengel - thanks!, 330 ml
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 15/10-2016, BB: 30/11-2016

Allagash White

• Name: Allagash White, 5.1%, United States
• Appearance: Bottled 7/7-2015. Very slightly hazy pale yellow. Fizzy. Slight white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, banana. Wheat, slight spices.
• Taste: Light wheat, some banana. Light fruits. Spices. Quite good.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 355 ml, CHF 6.50
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 14/10-2016, BB: 30/11-2016 (according to the importer)

RheinCraft Frohnatur

• Name: RheinCraft Frohnatur, 6.0%, Germany
• Appearance: Golden light brown, clear. Nice amount of creamy, white head.
• Aroma: Light hops and light fruits.
• Taste: Good hops, light fruits. Stops short. Some bitterness in aftertaste.
• Bought: Trade with Erzengel - thanks!, 330 ml
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 14/10-2016, BB: ??/??-????

Original 1920 Black Mama

• Name: Original 1920 Black Mama, 7.5%, Portugal
• Appearance: Very dark brown, good amount of creamy dark tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, chocolate.
• Taste: Dark malt, roasted, dark chocolate.  Light bitterness, in the beginning, so borderline porter for me. More bitterness later, putting it back into Black IPA land...
• Bought: Trade with Andre - thanks!, 330 ml
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 8/10-2016, BB: 1/12-2016

Trois Dames / Storm&Anchor Good Morning IPA

• Name: Trois Dames / Storm&Anchor Good Morning IPA, 3%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Orange golden, clear. Some off-white head.
• Aroma: Light hops, light fruits.
• Taste: Nice hops, citrus fruits. Nice, lingering bitterness. Pulls a punch for a 3% beer.
• Bought: La Petite Brasserie (Fribourg), 330 ml, CHF 4.80
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 8/10-2016, BB: 30/4-2017

Distelhäuser Black Pearl Porter

• Name: Distelhäuser Black Pearl Porter, 5.5%, Germany
• Appearance: Black brown, some tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, light coffee, roasted.
• Taste: Roasted, burnt. Dark malt, cocoa. Light coffee. Decent.
• Bought: Trade with Erzengel - thanks!, 330 ml
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 7/10-2016, BB: 31/10-2016

Arpa

Ratebeer country #149:

• Name: Arpa, 4%, Kyrgyz Republic
• Appearance: Clear golden, fizzy. Slight white head.
• Aroma: Some light malt, not much else.
• Taste: Cheap malt, light sweetness. Light funk. Not great.
• Bought: Trade with Andre - thanks!, 500 ml
• Overall score: 2/6
• Info: 7/10-2016, BB: 10/10-2016

OPO 74 Gyroscope

• Name: OPO 74 Gyroscope, 7.0%, Portugal
• Appearance: Burnt orange, clear. Some off-white head.
• Aroma: Orange, good hops.
• Taste: Good amount of fruit, exotic ones too, clear hops. Nice lingering bitterness.
• Bought: Trade with Andre - thanks!, 330 ml
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 1/10-2016, BB: 30/11-2016

Freigeist Skills in Pils

• Name: Freigeist Skills in Pils, 5%, Germany
• Appearance: Yellow light golden, hazy. Fizzy, white head.
• Aroma: Light malt and slightly metallic.
• Taste: Light malts, light hops, slight light fruit. Some grains. Pretty smooth.
• Bought: Trade with Erzengel - thanks!, 330 ml
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 1/10-2016, BB: 31/6-2016 (!)

Freigeist Eau De Colonna

• Name: Freigeist Eau De Colonna, 4.8%, Germany
• Appearance: Hazy orange, some white head. Some sediments.
• Aroma: Floral, light hops.
• Taste: Light malt, slight funkiness and bitterness. Some fruits. Light metal aftertaste.
• Bought: Trade with Erzengel - thanks!, 330 ml
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 30/9-2016, BB: 31/6-2016 (!)

Warburger Helles

• Name: Warburger Helles, 5.2%, Germany
• Appearance: Clear orange golden, some fizzy off-white head.
• Aroma: Grains, light malt.
• Taste: Grains, light malt. Slight sweetness. Hint of bitterness. Refreshing.
• Bought: Trade with Erzengel - thanks!, 330 ml
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 30/9-2016, BB: 31/5-2016

Mikkeller Beer Geek Brunch Weasel

• Name: Mikkeller Beer Geek Brunch Weasel, 10.9%, Denmark
• Appearance: Basically black, very dark tan head.
• Aroma: Burnt, roasted, dark malt, coffee.
• Taste: Very dark malt, burnt, strong coffee, very easy drinking. Nice burnt bitterness. Very very nice!
• Bought: Vinmonopolet (Online), 330 ml, NOK 89.00
• Overall score: 5/6
• Info: 25/9-2016, BB: 13/5-2026

Lervig / Way 3 Bean Stout

• Name: Lervig / Way 3 Bean Stout, 13%, Norway
• Appearance: Very dark brown, basically black. Small dark tan head. Oily?
• Aroma: Dark malt, licorice. Coffee. Ashes?
• Taste: Dark malt, coffee, again licorice. Very burnt. Burnt bitterness. Sweet! Hides alcohol very well. Very interesting flavours!
• Bought: Vinmonopolet (Online), 330 ml, NOK 70.90
• Overall score: 5/6
• Info: 25/9-2016, BB: 8/6-2026

Brasserie de Monaco Biere Aux Fruits Rouges

• Name: Brasserie de Monaco Biere Aux Fruits Rouges, 6%, Monaco
• Appearance: Really red, clear. Decent head.
• Aroma: Fruit and berries, slight "beer".
• Taste: Lots of berries, raspberry and cherry. Quite sweet, but not over the top.
• Bought: Vinmonopolet (Online), 330 ml, NOK 54.40
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 25/9-2016, BB: 11/11-2017

Lambickx (Wambeek, De Troch)

Lambic Style - Unblended #3:

• Name: Lambickx (Wambeek, De Troch), 5.75%, Belgium
• Appearance: Brew year 2013, bottle year 2015, 2436 number of bottles. Slightly hazy yellow, pretty flat.
• Aroma: Very tart, lemon, soil.
• Taste: Very, very tart, lemon. I guess some tart fruit. Not for me, sorry.
• Bought: Vinmonopolet (Online), 375 ml, NOK 75.00
• Overall score: 1/6
• Info: 25/9-2016, BB: ??/??-????

Founders Porter

• Name: Founders Porter, 6.5%, United States
• Appearance: Very dark brown, basically black. Some dark tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, prunes?
• Taste: Roasted, very dark malt. Some dark chocolate and coffee notes.
• Bought: Vinmonopolet (Online), 355 ml, NOK 49.90
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 24/9-2016, BB: 3/10-2016

St. Hallvards E. Munch

Cream Ale #6:

• Name: St. Hallvards E. Munch, 5.4%, Norway
• Appearance: Orange golden, clear. Lots of white head.
• Aroma: Fruits, citrus. Light malt?
• Taste: Light fruits and sweetness. Very light malt and hops.
• Bought: Vinmonopolet (Online), 500 ml, NOK 69.90
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 24/9-2016, BB: ??/??-????

BrewDog Albino Squid Assassin

• Name: BrewDog Albino Squid Assassin, 7.4%, Scotland
• Appearance: Clear copper brown, nice amount of light tan head.
• Aroma: Grains, caramel, malt.
• Taste: Hops, grains, malt, citrus. Strong.
• Bought: Vinmonopolet (Online), 330 ml can, NOK 68.90
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 24/9-2016, BB: 16/12-2016

Meinklang Ancient Grains Ale (Urkorn-Bier)

• Name: Meinklang Ancient Grains Ale (Urkorn-Bier), 4.75%, Austria
• Appearance: Yellow golden, clear. Good amount of white head.
• Aroma: Grains, grass.
• Taste: Lots of grains and grass. Light malt and light hops.
• Bought: Vinmonopolet (Online), 330 ml, NOK 45.00
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 24/9-2016, BB: 15/3-2017

Ægir Natt Imperial Porter

• Name: Ægir Natt Imperial Porter, 10.0%, Norway
• Appearance: Very dark brown, dark tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, light coffee.
• Taste: Dark malt, roasted, coffee. Light alcohol.
• Bought: Vinmonopolet (Online), 330 ml, NOK 73.90
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 23/9-2016, BB: ??/??-????

Svalbard Spitsbergen Stout

• Name: Svalbard Spitsbergen Stout, 7%, Norway
• Appearance: Very dark brown, some tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, roasted.
• Taste: Dark malt, roasted, light liquorice indeed. Quite smooth.
• Bought: Vinmonopolet (Online), 330 ml can, NOK 59.20
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 23/9-2016, BB: 9/2-2018

Lervig Brewers Reserve Konrads Stout

• Name: Lervig Brewers Reserve Konrads Stout, 10.4%, Norway
• Appearance: Very dark brown, almost black. Little bit of dark tan head.
• Aroma: Very dark malt, roasted, light grains.
• Taste: Very dark malt, burnt, roasted,  light coffee. Hides alcohol very well, very smooth.
• Bought: Vinmonopolet (Online), 330 ml, NOK 61.90
• Overall score: 5/6
• Info: 23/9-2016, BB: 3/2-2020

Qvart Palmekyst

• Name: Qvart Palmekyst, 6.5%, Norway
• Appearance: Very light brown golden, nice amount of off-white head.
• Aroma: Strong fruit, grapefruit?
• Taste: Strong fruit, light hops. Citrus? Nice! Good balance.
• Bought: Vinmonopolet (Online), 330 ml, NOK 65.00
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 23/9-2016, BB: 22/6-2017

Ægir Naglfare Nut Brown Ale

• Name: Ægir Naglfare Nut Brown Ale, 4.7%, Norway
• Appearance: Medium brown, clear. Some light tan head.
• Aroma: Medium malt. Caramel.
• Taste: Malt, caramel sweetness. Like a Mackeson. Nutty. Very smooth.
• Bought: Courtesy of ØSM - thanks!, 330 ml can
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 23/9-2016, BB: 11/5-2017

Ægir Anker Gose [Ægir / Anchor Gose]

Grodziskie/Gose/Lichtenhainer #8:

• Name: Ægir Anker Gose, 5.5%, Norway
• Appearance: Very hazy orange, good amount of white head.
• Aroma: Slight tart, light wheat, light smoke.
• Taste: Pretty tart, very light smoke. Tart fruit again.
• Bought: Vinmonopolet (Online), 330 ml, NOK 46.90
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 23/9-2016, BB: ??/??-????

De Molen Op & Top

• Name: De Molen Op & Top, 4.5%, Netherlands
• Appearance: Amber, slightly hazy. Nice white head.
• Aroma: Hops, light fruits.
• Taste: First and foremost hops. Lingering bitterness. Slight citrus? Not much else interesting.
• Bought: Craft Gallery, 330 ml, CHF 3.90
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 17/9-2016, BB: 12/10-2017

Macau Beer Blond Ale (4.1%)

Ratebeer country #148:

• Name: Macau Beer Blond Ale (4.1%), 4.1%, Macau
• Appearance: Clear orange golden, some fizzy white head.
• Aroma: Light malt, slight sweetness.
• Taste: Malt, light metal and funk. Some sweetness. Probably past its best.
• Bought: Trade with Erzengel - thanks!, 330 ml can
• Overall score: 2/6
• Info: 17/9-2016, BB: 25/1-2016

Dugges Perfect Idjit! 2014

• Name: Dugges Perfect Idjit! 2014, 11.2%, Sweden
• Appearance: Very dark brown, almost black. Nice amount of creamy dark tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, barrel. Prunes?
• Taste: Lots of dark malt, burnt, quite a bit of barrel.
• Bought: Trade with Nisse666 - thanks!, 330 ml
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 16/9-2016, BB: 23/10-2018

Freiburger Biermanufaktur Brexit

• Name: Freiburger Biermanufaktur Brexit, 5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Light brown golden, hazy. Lots of creamy head.
• Aroma: Hops, light malt.
• Taste: Hops, light malt. Grains. Pretty ordinary.
• Bought: Les Ephémères Automn' Ales, 150 ml draught, CHF 2.00
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 16/9-2016

Freiburger Biermanufaktur Red Mustache

• Name: Freiburger Biermanufaktur Red Mustache, 5.5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Golden, light brown. Some white head.
• Aroma: Fruit and some hops. Lots of grains, rye. Toffee?
• Taste: Slight malt, oil, hops. Grains, rye, lots of it. Maybe too much. Little balance.
• Bought: Les Ephémères Automn' Ales, 150 ml draught, CHF 2.00
• Overall score: 2/6
• Info: 16/9-2016

Freiburger Biermanufaktur Super Size Me

• Name: Freiburger Biermanufaktur Super Size Me, 6.8%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark golden, hazy, slight light brown. Small head.
• Aroma: Strong, funk. 
• Taste: Lots of fruit and some hops. Some lasting bitterness. Lacks balance.
• Bought: Les Ephémères Automn' Ales, 150 ml draught, CHF 2.00
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 16/9-2016

Freiburger Biermanufaktur Hoppy ’N Sunny

• Name: Freiburger Biermanufaktur Hoppy ’N Sunny, 4.8%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Hazy orange golden, slight off-white head.
• Aroma: Nice hops, light fruits.
• Taste: Seemingly malt with light bitterness. Light fruits. Pretty smooth.
• Bought: Les Ephémères Automn' Ales, 150 ml draught, CHF 2.00
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 16/9-2016

Freiburger Biermanufaktur Waiting For The Snow

• Name: Freiburger Biermanufaktur Waiting For The Snow, 5.5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Very hazy yellow, slight white head.
• Aroma: Clear wheat, hops, citrus.
• Taste: Again, wheat and citrus. Hops. Quite bitter aftertaste.
• Bought: Les Ephémères Automn' Ales, 150 ml draught, CHF 2.00
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 16/9-2016

Allagash Black

• Name: Allagash Black, 7,5%, United States
• Appearance: Bottled 5/7-2015. Dark brown, almost black. Good amount of light tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, roasted. Slight coffee.
• Taste: Dark malt, roasted, slightly burnt. Some burnt bitterness.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Online), 355 ml, CHF 7.50
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 10/9-2016, BB: 30/11-2016 (according to importer)

Freigeist Abraxxxas Apple Lichtenhainer

Grodziskie/Gose/Lichtenhainer #7:

• Name: Freigeist Abraxxxas Apple Lichtenhainer, 6%, Germany
• Appearance: Light golden, clear. Good amount of white head. Very hazy later.
• Aroma: Light smoke and slightly metallic. Two particles of apple...
• Taste: Light smoke, slight apple. Light wheat. Slight tartness. Dry mouthfeel.
• Bought: Craft Gallery, 500 ml, CHF 6.90
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 10/9-2016, BB: ??/??-????

Tiny Rebel Dirty Stop Out

• Name: Tiny Rebel Dirty Stop Out, 5%, Wales
• Appearance: Very dark brown. Good amount of tan head, creamy.
• Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, slight smoke.
• Taste: Dark malts, roasted, slightly smoked. Nice, but missing depth.
• Bought: Craft Gallery, 330 ml, CHF 5.90
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 9/9-2016, BB: 30/11-2016

Blackwell Retro Weisse

Berliner Weisse #9:

• Name: Blackwell Retro Weisse, 4.2%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Bottled 28/5-2016. Hazy yellow, huge amount of white head.
• Aroma: Sour, light citrus. Light tartness.
• Taste: Pretty damn sour, citrus, fruits. Short aftertaste, luckily.
• Bought: Craft Gallery, 330 ml, CHF 7.90
• Overall score: 2/6
• Info: 9/9-2016, BB: 28/11-2016

Trois Dames Jolimont

• Name: Trois Dames Jolimont, 4.6%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Light orange golden, some white head.
• Aroma: Fruit and hops. Pleasant.
• Taste: Lots of fruit, nice bitterness. Balanced.
• Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 300 ml, CHF 6.00
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 3/9-2016

Haldemann Red Ale

• Name: Haldemann Red Ale, 6.3%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Red brown, nice off-white head.
• Aroma: Nice fruits and hiding malt.
• Taste: Middle malt, nice fruit. Sweetness. Prunes? Nice.
• Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 330 ml, CHF 5.00
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 3/9-2016

Tonnebière La Tonitruante

• Name: Tonnebière La Tonitruante, 6.0%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Orange golden, hazy. Very creamy white head, strangely frothy.
• Aroma: Mostly hops, light fruits.
• Taste: Hops providing bitterness, but almost smoked. Sickly. Something seems a bit off.
• Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 300 ml, CHF 5.00
• Overall score: 2/6
• Info: 3/9-2016

Haldemann Black IPA

• Name: Haldemann Black IPA, 5.2%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Very dark brown, almost black. Not much head to speak of.
• Aroma: Quite a bit of hops, middle malt. Dark fruits?
• Taste: Bunch of hops, dark malt. Very good balance.
• Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 330 ml, CHF 5.00
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 3/9-2016

Tonnebière La Bastonne

• Name: Tonnebière La Bastonne, 7%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark brown, quit flat. Tiny light tan head.
• Aroma: Quite dark malt, slightly roasted.
• Taste: Hops, malt, almost like a black IPA. Medicinal.
• Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 300 ml, CHF 5.00
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 3/9-2016

The Stillman’s La Catillon

• Name: The Stillman’s La Catillon, ?%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Light hazy orange golden, some off-white head.
• Aroma: Fruits, some light hops and malt. 
• Taste: More fruits, with laid-back hops and light malt. OK.
• Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 330 ml, CHF 5.00
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 3/9-2016

The Stillman’s Nero

• Name: The Stillman’s Nero, 12%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Very dark brown. Quite flat. Oily.
• Aroma: Very dark malt, coffee, barrel.
• Taste: Very dark malt, licorice, coffee. Barrel, but not too overpowering. Very nice!
• Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 330 ml, CHF 5.00
• Overall score: 5/6
• Info: 3/9-2016

Tried it on bottle in 2017:

• Name: The Stillman’s Nero, 12%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Basically black, some tan head, but not much.
• Aroma: Dark malt, slight oak, smooth.
• Taste: Dark malt, more oak, coffee. Smooth.
• Bought: La Petite Brasserie (Fribourg), 330 ml, CHF 6.20
• Score: 4.2 (Aroma 9/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 9/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 16/20)
• Info: 24/2-2017, BB: 31/7-2019

La Faougueuse Noire

• Name: La Faougueuse Noire, ?%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Very dark brown, some tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, slightly burnt.
• Taste: Dark malt, dark fruits, roasted, very slight coffee. Again, good balance.
• Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 330 ml, CHF 5.00
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 3/9-2016

La Faougueuse India Pale Ale

• Name: La Faougueuse India Pale Ale, ?%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Light orange-brown, good off-white head.
• Aroma: Light hops, light fruits.
• Taste: Good hops, some light fruits. Pine? Nice bitterness. Pretty smooth.
• Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 330 ml, CHF 5.00
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 3/9-2016

Brasserie des Mines What’sss

• Name: Brasserie des Mines What’sss, 5.5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Slightly hazy brown, small off-white head.
• Aroma: Nice fruits, light malt and hops.
• Taste: Malt, light hops, different fruits, light bitterness. Nice.
• Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 300 ml, CHF 6.00
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 3/9-2016

Brasserie des Mines Opale

• Name: Brasserie des Mines Opale, 6%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Hazy light yellow, small white head.
• Aroma: Wheat, light fruits and spices.
• Taste: Wheat, citrus, light malt and spices? Good balance.
• Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 300 ml, CHF 6.00
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 3/9-2016

Brasserie du Temps OZ

• Name: Brasserie du Temps OZ, 5.3%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Very dark brown, with some tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, chocolate? Some coffee.
• Taste: Dark malt, roasted, light coffee. Pretty nice.
• Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 250 ml, CHF 5.00
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 3/9-2016

Brasserie du Temps Tempérance

• Name: Brasserie du Temps Tempérance, 4.8%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Light orange golden, some white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, hops.
• Taste: Lots of light fruits, some light malt. Ok, but a bit sweet?
• Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 250 ml, CHF 5.00
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 3/9-2016

Sottobisio Xpochi

• Name: Sottobisio Xpochi, 8.5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Very dark brown, small dark tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, coffee.
• Taste: Very dark malt, roasted, burnt, coffee. Light bitterness. Good, but not great.
• Bought: Craft Gallery, 330 ml, CHF 6.50
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 2/9-2016, BB: 1/6-2017

Sainte Crucienne Sombre Héro

• Name: Sainte Crucienne Sombre Héro, 6%, France
• Appearance: Clear amber, some off-white head. Sediments at the bottom of bottle.
• Aroma: Hops and fruit, citrus.
• Taste: Quite a bit of hops, also medium fruits and malt. Good balance. IPA-like.
• Bought: Gift from Vincent R - thanks!, 330 ml
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 2/9-2016, BB: 31/7-2018

Super Star

• Name: Super Star, 5%, Algeria
• Appearance: Light golden, clear. Fizzy with lots of white head.
• Aroma: Grains, light malt.
• Taste: Cheap malt, grains. Slight sweetness. Not great.
• Bought: Trade with Greg - thanks!, 500 ml can
• Overall score: 2/6
• Info: 2/9-2016, BB: 11/5-2016

Castello Intensa

• Name: Castello Intensa, 6.7%, Italy
• Appearance: Clear medium red-brown, good amount of off-white head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, lightly metallic.
• Taste: Dark malt, caramel, light alcohol. Light sweetness.
• Bought: Coop (Venice), 500 ml, €1.84
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 27/8-2016, BB: 30/11-2017

Titanbräu Bionda

• Name: Titanbräu Bionda, 4.9%, San Marino
• Appearance: Hazy yellow. A bit of off-white head.
• Aroma: Fruit, light hops and yeast.
• Taste: Light malts, light fruits, light sweetness. Slight grains? Even so, quite good.
• Bought: Righi Enoteca (San Marino), 500 ml, €4.80
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 25/8-2016, BB: 31/7-2017

Castello Forte

• Name: Castello Forte, 6.7%, Italy
• Appearance: Orange golden, clear. Bit of fizzy head. Not much head.
• Aroma: Medium malt, not much else?
• Taste: Lots of medium malts, slight sweetness. Some dark fruit? Not bad.
• Bought: Coop (Venice), 500 ml, €1.84
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 25/8-2016, BB: 30/11-2017

Birrificio Abusivo AMBIGUA

• Name: Birrificio Abusivo AMBIGUA, 5.5%, San Marino
• Appearance: Medium brown, slightly hazy. Some light tan head.
• Aroma: Malt, caramel sweetness.
• Taste: Medium malt, lightly toasted. Bread, sweetness. Some sort of tanginess. Lacks balance.
• Bought: Enoteca dello Stradone (San Marino), 500 ml, €7.00
• Overall score: 2/6
• Info: 24/8-2016, BB: 30/4-2017

Birrificio Abusivo SEGRETA

• Name: Birrificio Abusivo SEGRETA, 4.5%, San Marino
• Appearance: Quite hazy orange golden. Small amount of fizzy head.
• Aroma: Citrus, banana, wheat.
• Taste: Wheat, citrus, slight banana. A bit flat.
• Bought: Enoteca dello Stradone (San Marino), 500 ml, €7.00
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 24/8-2016, BB: 30/6-2017

Birrificio Abusivo SPEAK EASY

• Name: Birrificio Abusivo SPEAK EASY, 4.7%, San Marino
• Appearance: Opened using a teaspoon, with an enormous bang, bottle top flying in the air, and bottle overflowed. Hazy orange golden. Lots of creamy, white head.
• Aroma: Light fruit and malt.
• Taste: Light malt, fruit. Light hops. Lingering bitterness. Average.
• Bought: Enoteca dello Stradone (San Marino), 500 ml, €7.00
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 23/8-2016, BB: 30/4-2017

Titanbräu Ambrata

• Name: Titanbräu Ambrata, 5.6%, San Marino
• Appearance: Burnt orange, quite hazy. Good amount of white head.
• Aroma: Malt, fruit. Light hops.
• Taste: Malt, caramel, light fruit. Nice.
• Bought: La Capanna (San Marino), 500 ml, €5.90
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 23/8-2016, BB: 31/8-2017

La Capanna

Ratebeer country #147:

• Name: La Capanna, 5.2%, San Marino
• Appearance: Golden, slightly hazy. Some white head.
• Aroma: Malt, slight hops and light fruit.
• Taste: Malt, sweet, slight grains. Pretty standard.
• Bought: La Capanna (San Marino), 200 ml draught, €3.00
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 23/8-2016

Inveralmond Rascal London Porter

• Name: Inveralmond Rascal London Porter, 5.6%, Scotland
• Appearance: Dark brown, some tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, some chocolate.
• Taste: Dark malt, roasted, but not too burnt. Light chocolate and sweetness. Quite "mild".
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Online), 330 ml, CHF 5.00
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 19/8-2016, BB: 30/11-2016

Musa Born In The IPA

• Name: Musa Born In The IPA, 6.5%, Portugal
• Appearance: Clear orange, nice amount of off-white head.
• Aroma: Lots of fruit, citrus, good hops.
• Taste: Clear hops, nice fruit and citrus. Nice, lingering aftertaste. Good balance.
• Bought: Trade with Andre - thanks!, 330 ml
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 19/8-2016, BB: 30/11-2016

Stillwater / Brewer’s Art Débutante

A top-50 Bière de Garde:

• Name: Stillwater / Brewer’s Art Débutante, 6.4%, United States
• Appearance: Orange golden, quite clear. Small amount of head.
• Aroma: Fruit, lemon, honey.
• Taste: Lots of fruit, sweetness, honey. Smooth. Lingering fruity aftertaste. Very nice.
• Bought: Craft Gallery, 355 ml, CHF 5.90
• Overall score: 5/6
• Info: 13/8-2016, BB: 30/9-2016 (according to importer)

Freigeist Abraxxxas

Grodziskie/Gose/Lichtenhainer #6:

• Name: Freigeist Abraxxxas, 6%, Germany
• Appearance: Hazy pale orange golden, good amount of off-white head.
• Aroma: Light smoke, hint of tartness. Chocolate?
• Taste: Nice smoke, basically no sourness. Light saltiness. Interesting and enjoyable!
• Bought: Craft Gallery, 500 ml, CHF 4.90
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 13/8-2016, BB: ??/??-????

Zwönitzer India Pale Ale

• Name: Zwönitzer India Pale Ale, 6.8%, Germany
• Appearance: Orange, slight haze. Small white head.
• Aroma: Fruits, light hops. Some sweetness.
• Taste: Light hops, fruits, sweetness. Some lasting bitterness. Pretty standard.
• Bought: Aldi, 330 ml, CHF 2.50
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 12/8-2016, BB: 30/10-2016

Crooked Stave St. Bretta (Autumn) (Citrus Wildbier)

Sour/Wild Ale #8:

• Name: Crooked Stave St. Bretta (Autumn) (Citrus Wildbier), 5.5%, United States
• Appearance: Bottled April 2015. Hazy yellow. Overflowed when opening, then a huge white head.
• Aroma: Sourness, tartness, light fruits.
• Taste: Sour, light fruit and lemon. Not my thing. Still...
• Bought: Craft Gallery, 375 ml, CHF 14.90
• Overall score: 2/6
• Info: 12/8-2016, BB: ??/??-????

Engelszell Nivard Jubiläumsbier

• Name: Engelszell Nivard Jubiläumsbier, 5.5%, Austria
• Appearance: Hazy golden, some white head.
• Aroma: Light malt, spices, light yeast?
• Taste: Malt, some fruit, light yeast. Some spices? Pretty good.
• Bought: Marche Gaillard (Marly), 330 ml, CHF 3.70
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 6/8-2016, BB: 11/9-2016

Lemke India Pale Ale

• Name: Lemke India Pale Ale, 6.5%, Germany
• Appearance: Light orange, golden. Slightly hazy. Quite a bit of creamy, off-white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, good hops. 
• Taste: Nice hops, good fruits. Flowers and slight sweetness. Good balance.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Online), 355 ml, CHF 5.70
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 6/8-2016, BB: 8/9-2016

Bushys Gibraltar Barbary Beer

Ratebeer country #146:

• Name: Bushys Gibraltar Barbary Beer, 4.4%, Gibraltar
• Appearance: Clear redish brown, some light tan head.
• Aroma: Light malts, nuts.
• Taste: Light malt, clear hops. Nutty, light caramel sweetness. Slight bitterness in aftertaste.
• Bought: Trade with Graham - thanks!, 500 ml
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 5/8-2016, BB: 28/12-2016

Dugges / Stillwater Tropic Thunder

Sour/Wild Ale #7:

• Name: Dugges / Stillwater Tropic Thunder, 4.5%, Sweden
• Appearance: Hazy, pale orange. Very small head, fizzy.
• Aroma: Exotic fruits, light lemon and tartness.
• Taste: Lots of exotic fruits, clear tartness. Not bad, though.
• Bought: Trade with Nisse666 - thanks!, 330 ml
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 5/8-2016, BB: 14/8-2017

Thornbridge Otto

Weizen Bock #5:

• Name: Thornbridge Otto, 8%, England
• Appearance: Dark brown, hint of red. Some light tan head.
• Aroma: Dark fruits, perfume, sweetness.
• Taste: Sweet, dark fruits, perfume, light malt. Pretty good.
• Bought: Craft Gallery, 500 ml, CHF 7.50
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 30/7-2016, BB: 21/8-2016

Kornhausbräu das Schwarze

• Name: Kornhausbräu das Schwarze, 4.9%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Very dark brown, small amount of tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, butterscotch.
• Taste: Dark malt, slightly toasted. Light chocolate. Butterscotch.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Online), 330 ml, CHF 3.90
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 29/7-2016, BB: 7/11-2016

523 Pale Ale

• Name: 523 Pale Ale, 5.5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Light orange brown, quite hazy. A bit of sediments at the bottom of the bottle. Some off-white head.
• Aroma: Fruits and flowers, light hops.
• Taste: Lots of fruit, flowers, light hops. Citrus. Lingering bitterness. Pretty good, but a bit overpriced.
• Bought: Craft Gallery, 330 ml, CHF 9.90
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 29/7-2016, BB: 1/8-2016

Dugges Christmas Idjit

• Name: Dugges Christmas Idjit, 9.5%, Sweden
• Appearance: Very dark brown, borderline black. Tiny amount of head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, roasted. Some chocolate and coffee as well.
• Taste: Dark malt, burnt, warming, slight coffee. Molasses. Burnt bitterness. Not much noticeable spices. Pretty smooth. Very nice!
• Bought: Trade with Nisse666 - thanks!, 330 ml
• Overall score: 5/6
• Info: 23/7-2016, BB: 30/4-2017

Cnudde Oudenaards Bruin

• Name: Cnudde Oudenaards Bruin, 4.9%, Belgium
• Appearance: Deep, medium brown. Good amount of creamy, tan head.
• Aroma: Fruit, red berries, slight tartness.
• Taste: Tart fruit, red berries, slight earth.
• Bought: Trade with tderoeck - thanks!, 250 ml
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 23/7-2016, 68/100, BB: 2/6-2016

Struise Aardmonnik / Earthmonk

• Name: Struise Aardmonnik / Earthmonk, 8%, Belgium
• Appearance: 2008 vintage. Dark brown/red. Basically no head. Pretty flat-looking.
• Aroma: Dark fruit, cherries.
• Taste: Dark fruit, prunes, cherries, wood. Tartness, but also sweetness. Almost like a port. Better than I expected.
• Bought: Trade with tderoeck - thanks!, 330 ml
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 22/7-2016, 67/100, BB: 27/4-2016

Blue Pants Chocolate Oatmeal Porter

Final US state, Alabama (51/51):

• Name: Blue Pants Chocolate Oatmeal Porter, 6.0%, United States
• Appearance: Dark brown, lots of thick tan head. Some sediments at the bottom of bottle.
• Aroma: Dark malt, dark chocolate, roasted.
• Taste: Dark malt, roasted, actually smoke. Slight tartness!? Good!
• Bought: Trade with RobertDale - thanks!, 355 ml
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 16/7-2016, BB: ??/??-????

Cerveceria Paraguayana Pilsen Cerveza Blanca

Ratebeer country #145:

• Name: Cerveceria Paraguayana Pilsen Cerveza Blanca, 5%, Paraguay
• Appearance: Pilsen'i. Pale golden, clear. Lots of fizzy white head.
• Aroma: Light malt and fruit.
• Taste: Sweet, light grains and malt. Standard.
• Bought: Trade with tderoeck - thanks!, 340 ml
• Overall score: 2/6
• Info: 16/7-2016, BB: 18/10-2016

Duysters Loterbol Bruin

• Name: Duysters Loterbol Bruin, 8%, Belgium
• Appearance: Dark brown, seems clear. Ok amount of tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, perfume. Some dark fruit.
• Taste: Dark brown, dark fruit, quite sweet. Pretty smooth.
• Bought: Trade with tderoeck - thanks!, 330 ml
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 15/7-2016, 66/100, BB: 30/11-2015

Asmara Lager Beer

Ratebeer country #144:

• Name: Asmara Lager Beer, 5%, Eritrea
• Appearance: Pale yellow, hazy. Some white head.
• Aroma: Grains, light malt.
• Taste: Grains, light malt, artificial, light sweetness. Light skunk.
• Bought: Trade with tderoeck - thanks!, 330 ml
• Overall score: 2/6
• Info: 15/7-2016, BB: 30/1-2016

Beirut Beer

• Name: Beirut Beer, 4.6%, Lebanon
• Appearance: Pale golden, clear. Lots of white head.
• Aroma: Grains, light malt.
• Taste: Grains, some light malt. Not much to report.
• Bought: Lebanese Restaurant (Fribourg), 330 ml, CHF ?.??
• Overall score: 2/6
• Info: 15/7-2016, BB: 10/3-2017

’t Hofbrouwerijke Hofblues

• Name: ’t Hofbrouwerijke Hofblues, 5.5%, Belgium
• Appearance: Very dark brown, lots of nice tan head. Highly carbonated. Some sediments in bottle.
• Aroma: Dark malt, roasted. Some wood.
• Taste: Dark malt, lightly roasted. A bit of dark fruit and sweetness. Good!
• Bought: Trade with tderoeck - thanks!, 330 ml
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 12/7-2016, 65/100, BB: 24/6-2017

Skopsko Temno

• Name: Skopsko Temno, 5.2%, Macedonia
• Appearance: Clear dark brown, nice deep colour actually.
• Aroma: Malt, caramel sweetness.
• Taste: Medium malt, caramel sweetness. Metallic.
• Bought: Trade with tderoeck - thanks!, 500 ml can
• Overall score: 2/6
• Info: 11/7-2016, BB: 10/2-2016

Crow Peak Redwater Ale

New state, South Dakota (50/51):

• Name: Crow Peak Redwater Ale, 6.5%, United States
• Appearance: Clear red, small light tan head.
• Aroma: Malt and slight caramel.
• Taste: Medium malt, some dark fruit, caramel sweetness. Enjoyable.
• Bought: Trade with RobertDale - thanks!, 355 ml can
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 9/7-2016, BB: ??/??-????

Freigeist Köpenickiade Vineyard Peach

Berliner Weisse #8:

• Name: Freigeist Köpenickiade Vineyard Peach, 3.5%, Germany
• Appearance: Very hazy yellow, very small amount of white head.
• Aroma: Light peach, slight tartness.
• Taste: Slight wheat, light peach, light tartness. Reasonably good.
• Bought: Craft Gallery, 330* ml, CHF 3.90
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 9/7-2016, BB: ??/??-????

* The label on the bottle states "1 pint 0.9 oz" (500 ml), but it is a 330 ml bottle... Strange...

Lost Forty Pale Ale

New state, Arkansas (49/51):

• Name: Lost Forty Pale Ale, 5.5%, United States
• Appearance: Hazy orange, small amount of white head.
• Aroma: Lots of fruit, some hops.
• Taste: Light hops, lots of fruit, good citrus. Nice bitterness.
• Bought: Trade with RobertDale - thanks!, 355 ml can
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 8/7-2016, BB: ??/??-????

Freigeist Köpenickiade

Berliner Weisse #7:

• Name: Freigeist Köpenickiade, 3.5%, Germany
• Appearance: Orange golden, some off-white head.
• Aroma: Grains, slight tartness.
• Taste: Wheat, sourness, but not totally over the top. Light lemon.
• Bought: Craft Gallery, 500 ml, CHF 4.90
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 8/7-2016, BB: ??/??-????

Beerbliotek Baltic Porter

• Name: Beerbliotek Baltic Porter, 8.5%, Sweden
• Appearance: Very dark brown, with lots of creamy, tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, coffee.
• Taste: Dark malt, roasted, light coffee, slight dark fruits. Smooth. Good balance.
• Bought: Trade with Nisse666 - thanks!, 330 ml
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 2/7-2016, BB: 31/3-2017

Morgantown Zack Morgan’s IPA

New state, West Virginia (48/51):

• Name: Morgantown Zack Morgan’s IPA, 6.7%, United States
• Appearance: Orange golden, hazy. Good amount of creamy white head.
• Aroma: Hops, light citrus.
• Taste: Good hops, not overpowering. Fruits, citrus. Some spices. Lasting bitterness.
• Bought: Trade with RobertDale - thanks!, 355 ml can
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 2/7-2016, BB: ??/??-????

Santa Fe Imperial Java Stout

New state, New Mexico (47/51):

• Name: Santa Fe Imperial Java Stout, 8%, United States
• Appearance: Very dark brown, small dark tan head.
• Aroma: Coffee, burnt, dark malt. Promising.
• Taste: Very dark malt, burnt, coffee, dark chocolate. Burnt bitterness, smoother when warmer. Very nice. Highest rated beer in a can ever for me!
• Bought: Trade with RobertDale - thanks!, 355 ml can
• Overall score: 5/6
• Info: 1/7-2016, BB: 27/2-2016

Big Dog’s Las Vegas Craft Lager (LV Lager)

New state, Nevada (46/51):

• Name: Big Dog’s Las Vegas Craft Lager (LV Lager), 5%, United States
• Appearance: Produced 27/4-2016. Yellow golden, slightly hazy. Some light white head.
• Aroma: Light malt and grains.
• Taste: Light malt and grains. Citrus. Refreshing.
• Bought: Trade with RobertDale - thanks!, 355 ml can
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 1/7-2016, BB: ??/??-????

Juniper Smokin’

• Name: Juniper Smokin’, 6.7%, Portugal
• Appearance: Very dark brown, good amount of nice tan, creamy head.
• Aroma: Burnt, dark malt, smokey bacon.
• Taste: Very dark malt, burnt, smoke, bacon.
• Bought: Trade with Andre - thanks!, 330 ml
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 25/6-2016, BB: 31/8-2016

Bendorf Miel Harmonie

• Name: Bendorf Miel Harmonie, 7%, France
• Appearance: Medium brown, clear. Some tan head.
• Aroma: Malt, caramel, light honey.
• Taste: Lots of dark fruit, honey, malt, clear sweetness. Quite enjoyable.
• Bought: Trade with jaghana - thanks!, 330 ml
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 25/6-2016, BB: 1/5-2017

Uiltje Meneer de Uil (Clynelish BA)

• Name: Uiltje Meneer de Uil (Clynelish BA), 11.3%, Netherlands
• Appearance: Bottled 03/2015. Black brown, with minimal dark tan head.
• Aroma: Oak, dark malt, roasted.
• Taste: Very dark malt, barrel/oak, slightly burnt. Lasting burnt bitterness. The oak overshadows the rest a little bit. Hides alcohol well.
• Bought: Trade with Benzai - thanks!, 330 ml
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 24/6-2016, BB: ??/??-????

Bendorf Cycle Ephémère #11

• Name: Bendorf Cycle Ephémère #11, 5%, France
• Appearance: Orange golden, clear. Lots of creamy white head.
• Aroma: Very strong herbs, geranium. Not much else.
• Taste: Strong herbs, presumably geranium. Slight sweetness followed by light bitterness.
• Bought: Trade with jaghana - thanks!, 330 ml
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 24/6-2016, BB: 1/6-2017

Freiburger Biermanufaktur Hops 4 Love

• Name: Freiburger Biermanufaktur Hops 4 Love, 3.8%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark yellow, slightly hazy. Good amount of nice creamy white head.
• Aroma: Lemon, hops, actually quite strong hops.
• Taste: Nice hops, more than I expect from a blond ale. Light lemon, nice lasting bitterness. Good!
• Bought: L'Abattoar (Fribourg), 300 ml tap, CHF 6.00
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 24/6-2016

Brasserie du Chauve Friendly Lime

• Name: Brasserie du Chauve Friendly Lime, 4.1%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Yellow, slight golden, very hazy, Not much head.
• Aroma: A bit of hops, noticeable lime.
• Taste: Hops, quite strong lime, but light aftertaste. Borderline watery. A bit disappointing.
• Bought: L'Abattoar (Fribourg), 300 ml tap, CHF 6.00
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 24/6-2016

Finkbräu Lager

• Name: Finkbräu Lager, 4.9%, Germany
• Appearance: Pale clear golden, medium white head.
• Aroma: Corn and light malt.
• Taste: Fake malt, cereals. Bad. Who buys this stuff?
• Bought: Provided at work barbecue, 330 ml
• Overall score: 2/6
• Info: 24/6-2016, BB: 3/3-2017

Anchor Porter

• Name: Anchor Porter, 5.6%, United States
• Appearance: Very dark brown, some dark tan head.
• Aroma: Malt, roasted, slight coffee.
• Taste: Dark malt, roasted, light coffee. Nice.
• Bought: Halle aux Boissons (Matran), 355 ml, CHF ?.??
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 18/6-2016, BB: 31/10-2016

Olde English 800

Malt Liquor #8:

• Name: Olde English 800, 5.9%, United States
• Appearance: Clear golden, some white head.
• Aroma: Malt, sweetness.
• Taste: Light malts, artificial, light sweetness. Cheap.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Online), 709 ml can, CHF 6.80
• Overall score: 2/6
• Info: 18/6-2016, BB: 8/8-2016

Bertinchamps Brune

• Name: Bertinchamps Brune, 7%, Belgium
• Appearance: Very dark brown, small light tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, sugar syrup.
• Taste: Dark malt, roasted. Some dark fruits. Overly sweet.
• Bought: Halle aux Boissons (Matran), 500 ml, CHF ?.??
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 17/6-2016, BB: 14/5-2016

Johanniter Komturei Bier Amber

• Name: Johanniter Komturei Bier Amber, 5.5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Golden, redish brown, clear. Some light tan head, but not much of it.
• Aroma: Medium malt, light caramel.
• Taste: Medium malt, light caramel, slightly watery. Decent, though.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Online), 330 ml, CHF 3.90
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 17/6-2016, BB: 23/7-2016

Thornbridge Cocoa Wonderland

• Name: Thornbridge Cocoa Wonderland, 6.8%, England
• Appearance: Very dark brown, some tan head.
• Aroma: Chocolate, malt, roasted.
• Taste: Dark malt, chocolate. Roasted. Good.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Online), 500 ml, CHF 6.20
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 11/6-2016, BB: 4/5-2016

Van Moll Doerak

• Name: Van Moll Doerak, 6.5%, Netherlands
• Appearance: Light orange, hazy. Lots of thick, off-white head.
• Aroma: Clean hops, light fruits. Grapefruit?
• Taste: Good hops, slight citrus. Nice, lingering bitterness, good balance.
• Bought: Trade with Benzai - thanks!, 330 ml
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 11/6-2016, BB: 13/4-2017

Manta Classique

Ratebeer country #143:

• Name: Manta Classique, 5%, New Caledonia
• Appearance: Light golden, clear. Some fizzy white head.
• Aroma: Light malt, grains, slight perfume.
• Taste: Light malts, grains. A bit watery. Not much to it.
• Bought: Trade with Andre - thanks!, 330 ml can
• Overall score: 2/6
• Info: 10/6-2016, BB: 20/4-2016

Zundert Trappist

• Name: Zundert Trappist, 8%, Netherlands
• Appearance: Dark amber, clear, good amount of light tan head.
• Aroma: Medium malt, some fruits and spices.
• Taste: Good dark fruit and medium malt, quite sweet. Some yeast and spices. Brown sugar. Pretty good.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 5.30
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 4/6-2016, BB: 2/2-2017

St-Feuillien Cuvée de Noël

• Name: St-Feuillien Cuvée de Noël, 9%, Belgium
• Appearance: Dark brown, hint of red, clear. Some fizzy light tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, spices, anise. Licorice.
• Taste: Dark malt, warming. Lots of spices, anise. Definitely tastes of Christmas, which feels odd in May.
• Bought: Gift from MG - thanks!, 330 ml
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 28/5-2016, BB: 27/7-2017

BFM La Brouette

• Name: BFM La Brouette, 5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Flip-top bottle. Hazy amber, quite a bit of off-white head.
• Aroma: Hops, light tart fruits, herbs.
• Taste: Hops, malt, herbs. Fruits, slight tartness, but less than most BFM beers. Some tea, but not lots of it.
• Bought: Halle aux Boissons (Matran), 330 ml, CHF 4.25
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 28/5-2016, BB: 30/9-2016

Cerveja Letra E Belgian Dark

• Name: Cerveja Letra E Belgian Dark, 9.0%, Portugal
• Appearance: Dark brown, clear. Some creamy tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, dark fruit.
• Taste: Dark malt, dark fruit, molasses. Slight burnt end. Nice and warming.
• Bought: El Corte Ingles (Lisbon), 330 ml, €?.??
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 20/5-2016, BB: 31/1-2017

Storm&Anchor Beast (2015)

• Name: Storm&Anchor Beast (2015), 9.7%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Burnt orange, slightly hazy. Very small head.
• Aroma: Lots of hops, citrus.
• Taste: Lots of hops, light fruits, slight pine? Hides alcohol well.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 6.50
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 14/5-2016, BB: 31/12-2016

Kaapse Gozer Oak Aged

• Name: Kaapse Gozer Oak Aged, 9.8%, Netherlands
• Appearance: Very dark brown, almost black. Minuscule dark tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, coffee.
• Taste: Dark malt, coffee, burnt. Then the oak/barrel kicks in that I feel overshadows everything else a bit.
• Bought: Trade with Benzai - thanks!, 330 ml
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 13/5-2016, BB: 26/2-2024

Cuvée des Lacs de l’Eau d’Heure

• Name: Cuvée des Lacs de l’Eau d’Heure*, 5.2%, Belgium
• Appearance: Clear golden, not much head.
• Aroma: Grains, light malt.
• Taste: Grains, wheat. Yeast and light malts. Tastes almost like a non-alcoholic beer, which is not a compliment...
• Bought: Gift from Julien C - thanks!, 330 ml
• Overall score: 2/6
• Info: 13/5-2016, BB: 17/12-2016

* As "Exquidia Belgian Bubble Beer"

Uiltje Lekker Bakkie Kobi?

• Name: Uiltje Lekker Bakkie Kobi?, 10.4%, Netherlands
• Appearance: Very dark brown, with a small dark tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, strong coffee.
• Taste: Very dark malt, roasted to burnt, quite strong coffee, oak. Lots going on. Very nice, though!
• Bought: Trade with Benzai - thanks!, 330 ml
• Overall score: 5/6
• Info: 4/5-2016

Zolotaya Kruzhka Svetloe (Kazakhstan)

Ratebeer country #142:

• Name: Zolotaya Kruzhka Svetloe (Kazakhstan), 4.5%, Kazakhstan
• Appearance: Light golden, clear and fizzy.
• Aroma: Grains, light malt and light fruit.
• Taste: Grains, cheap light malts, slight sweetness.
• Bought: Trade with kevnic2008 - thanks!, 500 ml
• Overall score: 2/6
• Info: 4/5-2016, BB: 11/9-2015

De Dochter van de Korenaar Sans Pardon

• Name: De Dochter van de Korenaar Sans Pardon, 11.0%, Belgium
• Appearance: Black brown, some dark tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, slight burnt.
• Taste: Very dark malt, roasted, burnt, coffee. Slight tar. Very nice.
• Bought: Trade with Benzai - thanks!, 330 ml
• Overall score: 5/6
• Info: 30/4-2016, BB: 31/8-2018

Laško Special Krpan

• Name: Laško Special Krpan, 11.0%, Slovenia
• Appearance: Deep redish brown, clear. Very small off-white head.
• Aroma: Sweet malty, some dark fruit, hint of alcohol.
• Taste: Quite sweet, caramel, heaps of medium malt, noticeable alcohol. Not great.
• Bought: Trade with MarkoNm - thanks!, 330 ml
• Overall score: 2/6
• Info: 30/4-2016, BB: 6/12-2016

Van Moll Ons Blackie

• Name: Van Moll Ons Blackie, 9.0%, Netherlands
• Appearance: Very dark brown, small dark tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, slight coffee.
• Taste: Very dark malt, roasted, coffee, slight burnt bitterness.
• Bought: Trade with Benzai - thanks!, 330 ml
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 29/4-2016, BB: 26/11-2016

Kaapse Brouwers Bea

• Name: Kaapse Brouwers Bea, 6.0%, Netherlands
• Appearance: Dark brown, nice dark tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, chocolate, some hops.
• Taste: Nice dark malts, burnt, cocoa. Good hops too, and very good balance.
• Bought: Trade with Benzai - thanks!, 330 ml
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 23/4-2016, BB: 30/10-2016

Bartis 13

• Name: Bartis 13, 5.5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Hazy yellow. Very fizzy with lots of long lasting white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, slightly tart.
• Taste: Light fruits, apples, slight tartness. Hint of yeast?
• Bought: Halle aux Boissons (Matran), 330 ml, CHF 4.35
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 23/4-2016, BB: 28/9-2016

Van Moll Toewijding

• Name: Van Moll Toewijding, 6.5%, Netherlands
• Appearance: Slightly hazy yellow, small white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, slight citrus and bread?
• Taste: Quite a bit of light fruits, sweetness. Hint of hops and yeast.
• Bought: Trade with Benzai - thanks!, 330 ml
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 22/4-2016, BB: 15/11-2016

Storm&Anchor Saison Rouge

• Name: Storm&Anchor Saison Rouge, 7.9%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Deep red, clear. Lots of creamy off-white head.
• Aroma: Light malt, fruit and metal.
• Taste: Light malt, slight bitterness, light sweetness and fruit. Quite nice.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Basel), 330 ml, CHF 6.50
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 22/4-2016, BB: 31/8-2016

Lion Strong Beer

Malt Liquor #7:

• Name: Lion Strong Beer, 8.8%, Sri Lanka
• Appearance: Light orange golden, clear, fizzy. Some off-white head.
• Aroma: Slight malt, sweetness and alcohol.
• Taste: Cheap malt, alcohol, certain sweetness.
• Bought: Asian shop (Bern), 625 ml, CHF 2.90
• Overall score: 2/6
• Info: 16/4-2016, BB: 30/9-2016

Franziskaner Weissbier (Kristall Klar)

German Kristallweizen #5:

• Name: Franziskaner Weissbier (Kristall Klar), 5.0%, Germany
• Appearance: Yellow golden, clear. Fizzy with big white head.
• Aroma: Wheat, light citrus, banana.
• Taste: Bananas, light fruits, laid-back wheat. Nice and easy-drinking.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Online), 500 ml, CHF 3.00
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 16/4-2016, BB: 31/8-2016

Emelisse Porter

• Name: Emelisse Porter, 7%, Netherlands
• Appearance: Very dark brown, almost black, with a bit of dark tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, toasted, dark chocolate.
• Taste: Dark malt, roasted. Light chocolate. Burnt bitterness.
• Bought: Trade with Benzai - thanks!, 330 ml
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 15/4-2016, BB: 30/9-2016

Cerveja Letra D Red Ale

• Name: Cerveja Letra D Red Ale, 6.0%, Portugal
• Appearance: Nice amber, clear. Lots of white head.
• Aroma: Slight fruit, hops, metal.
• Taste: Light fruits, lots of hops. Bitter aftertaste. Lacks depth.
• Bought: El Corte Ingles (Lisbon), 330 ml, €?.??
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 15/4-2016, BB: 31/8-2016

Nøgne Ø Global Pale Ale (GPA)

• Name: Nøgne Ø Global Pale Ale (GPA), 4.5%, Norway
• Appearance: Batch 1497. Orange golden, hazy. Small white head.
• Aroma: Lots of fruit, citrus. Good amount of hops.
• Taste: Strong bitterness, overshadowing the fruity elements. Lacks balance. Packs a punch for a 4.5% beer, though.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 500 ml, CHF 8.40
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 9/4-2016, BB: 13/8-2016

Cusqueña Dark Lager

• Name: Cusqueña Dark Lager, 5.6%, Peru
• Appearance: Dark brown, some tan head.
• Aroma: Malt, molasses.
• Taste: Malt, molasses, very sweet. Not bad, though, but one-dimensional.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 3.90
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 9/4-2016, BB: 3/8-2016

Telemark Porter

• Name: Telemark Porter, 4.7%, Norway
• Appearance: Very dark brown. Good amount of dark tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, tar.
• Taste: Dark malt, roasted. Tar, but not in a nice way. Something strange going on. Lacks balance.
• Bought: Gulating (Lørenskog), 500 ml, NOK 51.90
• Overall score: 2/6
• Info: 8/4-2016, BB: 16/6-2017

Doppelleu / Storm&Anchor Harvest Saison

• Name: Doppelleu / Storm&Anchor Harvest Saison, 6.5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark yellow golden, slightly hazy. Lots of fizz, with good amount of white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, light hops.
• Taste: Lots of light fruit, hay, nice bit of hops. Spices, bit of yeast. Very nice and good balance.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 6.50
• Overall score: 5/6
• Info: 8/4-2016, BB: 31/7-2016

La Nébuleuse Stirling

California Common #9:

• Name: La Nébuleuse Stirling, 5.3%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Batch 15. Clear orange, lots of off-white head.
• Aroma: Fruits, light hops. Floral.
• Taste: Light fruits and hops. Light lingering bitterness. Tastes American. Nice.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Basel), 330 ml, CHF 5.60
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 2/4-2016, BB: 30/6-2016

Eichhof Barbara

• Name: Eichhof Barbara, 6.5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Yellow golden, clear. Some fizzy white head.
• Aroma: Sweet malt.
• Taste: Light malt, sweet, slight alcohol. Not great.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Online), 330 ml, CHF 3.10
• Overall score: 2/6
• Info: 2/4-2016, BB: 30/6-2016

Hofbräu München Schwarze Weisse

Dunkelweizen #10:

• Name: Hofbräu München Schwarze Weisse, 5.1%, Germany
• Appearance: Dark brown, clear. Some tan head, short lived.
• Aroma: Banana, wheat, malt.
• Taste: Dark fruits, banana, wheat. Slight malt and sweetness.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Online), 500 ml, CHF 3.10
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 1/4-2016, BB: 25/6-2016

Birra del Borgo Cortigiana

• Name: Birra del Borgo Cortigiana, 5.0%, Italy
• Appearance: Hazy yellow golden, some creamy white head.
• Aroma: Mostly light fruits, citrus.
• Taste: Lots of fruit, citrus, light hops and spices. Light, lingering bitterness. Good balance.
• Bought: Eataly (Turin), 330 ml, €3.20
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 1/4-2016, BB: 31/5-2017

Redwell Steam Lager

California Common #8:

• Name: Redwell Steam Lager, 4.6%, England
• Appearance: Light orange golden, slightly hazy, with small fizzy head.
• Aroma: Fruits and some spices.
• Taste: Fruit, shy hops, herbs, vegetables.
• Bought: Beers of Europe, 330 ml can, £2.39
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 28/3-2016, BB: 14/3-2016

Salopian Lemon Dream

Wheat Ale #9:

• Name: Salopian Lemon Dream, 4.5%, England
• Appearance: Clear, pale golden. Small, fizzy white head.
• Aroma: Mostly lemon, light fruits, with some wheat.
• Taste: Wheat, lemon, fruits, hops. Good balance, refreshing.
• Bought: Beers of Europe, 500 ml, £2.99
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 28/3-2016, BB: 23/9-2016

Erdinger Weissbier Kristallklar

German Kristallweizen #4:

• Name: Erdinger Weissbier Kristallklar, 5.3%, Germany
• Appearance: Clear golden, some fizzy white head.
• Aroma: Wheat, banana, citrus.
• Taste: Laid-back wheat, slight light fruits and sweetness. Some spices.
• Bought: Beers of Europe, 500 ml, £2.39
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 27/3-2016, BB: 31/5-2016

Siren / Crooked Stave All Bretts Are Off

Sour/Wild Ale #6:

• Name: Siren / Crooked Stave All Bretts Are Off, 4.5%, England
• Appearance: Batch 446. Overflowed when opening. Cloudy dark orange golden, quite a big creamy white head.
• Aroma: Old barn with miscellaneous farm animals that haven't been looked after too diligently. Slight sourness.
• Taste: Sour, but survivable. Barn, slight fruits and spices.
• Bought: Beers of Europe, 330 ml, £2.49
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 27/3-2016, BB: 14/7-2016

Guinness Mid-Strength

• Name: Guinness Mid-Strength, 2.8%, Ireland
• Appearance: Can with widget. Dark brown with creamy medium tan head.
• Aroma: Malt, toasted.
• Taste: Malt, slightly roasted, creamy. Definitely a Guinness, but a bit watered down.
• Bought: Tesco (UK), 440 ml can, £?.??
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 26/3-2016, BB: 10/9-2016

Smithwick’s Pale Ale

Irish Ale #10:

• Name: Smithwick’s Pale Ale, 4.5%, Ireland
• Appearance: Clear golden with a nice off-white head.
• Aroma: Light fruit and light malt.
• Taste: Good light malt, floral, caramel, light bitterness. Very sessionable.
• Bought: Beers of Europe, 500 ml, £2.69
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 26/3-2016, BB: 8/7-2016

Siren Calypso Berliner Weisse - Enigma

Berliner Weisse #6:

• Name: Siren Calypso Berliner Weisse - Enigma, 4%, England
• Appearance: Batch 447. Hazy yellow golden, some fizzy white head.
• Aroma: Sour, citrus fruits, wet wood.
• Taste: Sour, lemon, misc fruits. Sour end. No!
• Bought: Beers of Europe, 330 ml, £2.29
• Overall score: 2/6
• Info: 26/3-2016, BB: 29/6-2016

Chapeau Faro

Lambic Style - Faro #2:

• Name: Chapeau Faro, 4.75%, Belgium
• Appearance: Slightly hazy brown, small amount of fizzy, off-white head.
• Aroma: Sweet apples. Plums.
• Taste: Fruits, plums, apples. Quite sweet, though still some tartness.
• Bought: Beers of Europe, 250 ml, £1.39
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 25/3-2016, BB: 20/8-2016

Efes Pilsen Fıçı (Draft)

• Name: Efes Pilsen Fıçı (Draft), 5%, Turkey
• Appearance: Nice looking bottle. Clear, pale golden. Some fizzy white head.
• Aroma: Slight malt and grains.
• Taste: Standard malt, some grains. Slight sweetness. Standard, but refreshing.
• Bought: Beers of Europe, 500 ml, £2.29
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 25/3-2016, BB: 9/5-2016

Elgoods Coolship English Sour Beer

Sour/Wild Ale #5:

• Name: Elgoods Coolship English Sour Beer, 6%, England
• Appearance: Medium brown, hint of red. Clear. Some fizz, then flat.
• Aroma: Tart and fruit, sour, earthy.
• Taste: Tart fruit, sour, old wine. Not for me.
• Bought: Beers of Europe, 500 ml, £4.59
• Overall score: 2/6
• Info: 25/3-2016, BB: 30/4-2018

Salopian Kashmir

• Name: Salopian Kashmir, 5.5%, England
• Appearance: Slightly hazy pale golden. Small amount of white head.
• Aroma: Citrus fruit, nice hops.
• Taste: Good hops, citrus, light fruits. Pretty good.
• Bought: Beers of Europe, 500 ml, £3.89
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 24/3-2016, BB: 31/8-2016

Siren / B. Nektar Uncle Zester

Sour/Wild Ale #4:

• Name: Siren / B. Nektar Uncle Zester, 8.5%, England
• Appearance: Clear orange, almost no head.
• Aroma: Tart fruit, lemon, and slight honey.
• Taste: More tart fruit and lemon. Some sweetness in there that must come from the lemon. Not great.
• Bought: Beers of Europe, 500 ml, £6.89
• Overall score: 2/6
• Info: 24/3-2016, BB: 3/6-2016

Third Coast Old Ale

• Name: Third Coast Old Ale, 10.2%, United States
• Appearance: Packaged 5/9-2014. Dark redish brown, clear. Small light tan head.
• Aroma: Dark fruit, molasses.
• Taste: Dark fruits, molasses, some maltiness, vinous, warming. Hides alcohol well, I think.
• Bought: Trade with Benzai - thanks!, 355 ml
• Overall score: 5/6
• Info: 23/3-2016

Enigma Origen

• Name: Enigma Origen, 5.5%, Spain
• Appearance: Dark brown, clear. Quite a bit of light tan head.
• Aroma: Light malt, nutty. Chocolate.
• Taste: Medium malt, toasted, nutty, chocolate. Low bitterness, slight sweetness. Quite nice,
• Bought: El Corte Ingles (Lisbon), 330 ml, €?.??
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 22/3-2016, BB: 12/6-2016

Oitava Colina Florinda

• Name: Oitava Colina Florinda, 5.2%, Portugal
• Appearance: Orange golden, clear. Some white head. Probably bought it because of the quite interesting label.
• Aroma: Light malt, light hops Slight metal.
• Taste: Basic malt and hops, perfumed. Pretty standard.
• Bought: El Corte Ingles (Lisbon), 330 ml, €?.??
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 22/3-2016, BB: 31/5-2016

Kompaan 39 Bloedbroeder

• Name: Kompaan 39 Bloedbroeder, 9.1%, Netherlands
• Appearance: Basically black. Dark tan head, but not that much of it.
• Aroma: Dark malt, burnt, hint of fruits and sweetness.
• Taste: Dark malt, roasted, slightly burnt. Slight coffee and chocolate, with some sweetness?
• Bought: Trade with Benzai - thanks!, 330 ml
• Overall score: 5/6
• Info: 21/3-2016, BB: 12/6-2016

Trois Dames IPA - Cascade

• Name: Trois Dames IPA - Cascade, 6,5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Hazy orange. Huge creamy head, a bit too much... Basically a glass of head initially.
• Aroma: Fruits, orange? Good amount of hops.
• Taste: Good hops, particular, so I assume that's the Cascade shining through. Light fruits. Good balance.
• Bought: Halle aux Boissons (Matran), 330 ml, CHF 4.50
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 21/3-2016, BB: 31/8-2016

Ožujsko Rezano

• Name: Ožujsko Rezano, 5.9%, Croatia
• Appearance: Medium red brown, clear. Some light tan head.
• Aroma: Slight malt, toasted, sweetness.
• Taste: Malt, toasted, slight grains, some dark fruits. Quite sweet.
• Bought: Trade with Ogivlado - thanks!, 500 ml
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 20/3-2016, BB: 27/5-2016

Pan Zlatni

• Name: Pan Zlatni, 5.0%, Croatia
• Appearance: Clear golden, with some fizzy white head.
• Aroma: Malt, sweetness. Grains.
• Taste: Sweet malt, grains. No hops. Nothing bad, though.
• Bought: Trade with Ogivlado - thanks!, 500 ml
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 20/3-2016, BB: 30/5-2016

Thornbridge Wild Raven

Black IPA #10:

• Name: Thornbridge Wild Raven, 6.6%, England
• Appearance: Black brown, with some nice tan head.
• Aroma: Hops, dark malt, slight fruit.
• Taste: Nice hops, fruits, good dark malt. Nice balance. Lingering bitterness.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Online), 500 ml, CHF 6.20
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 19/3-2016, BB: 10/6-2016

Voirons Lug Bière Blonde

• Name: Voirons Lug Bière Blonde, 6%, France
• Appearance: Hazy pale yellow. Very fizzy. Big, creamy white head.
• Aroma: Fruits, tart, yeast. Earth.
• Taste: Fruit, slight lemon, some tartness. Not great.
• Bought: Gift from Julien C - thanks!, 330 ml
• Overall score: 2/6
• Info: 19/3-2016, BB: 31/10-2019

Guinness Extra Stout (Panama)

Ratebeer country #141:

• Name: Guinness Extra Stout (Panama), 4.5%, Panama
• Appearance: Dark brown, seems clear. Unusually fizzy for a Guinness. Some tan head.
• Aroma: Burnt sugar, malt.
• Taste: Sweet, brown sugar? Medium malt. Burnt. Not great and probably my least favourite Guinness.
• Bought: Trade with MarkoNm - thanks!, 355 ml can
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 18/3-2016, BB: 17/9-2016

Tektonik Hercule Witbier

• Name: Tektonik Hercule Witbier, 4.8%, Slovenia
• Appearance: Hazy, pale yellow. Good amount of fizzy white head.
• Aroma: Wheat, lemon, spices.
• Taste: Wheat, but not that pronounced. Lots of spices, but I don't mind that. Some citrus and sweetness in there. Enjoyable.
• Bought: Trade with MarkoNm - thanks!, 330 ml
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 18/3-2016, BB: 12/3-2016

De Molen Tsarina Esra Imperial Porter

Imperial Porter #10:

• Name: De Molen Tsarina Esra Imperial Porter, 11%, Netherlands
• Appearance: Basically black, oily. Low carbonation - almost no head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, toasted, coffee?
• Taste: Dark malt, coffee notes, leather. Slightly toasted, but not too much. Prunes? Hides alcohol well. Very nice.
• Bought: Saveur-Biere.com, 330 ml, €6.30
• Overall score: 5/6
• Info: 12/3-2016, BB: 17/11-2039

Voirons Lug Bière Blanche

• Name: Voirons Lug Bière Blanche, 5%, France
• Appearance: Pale yellow, slightly hazy. Huge amount of white head.
• Aroma: Slight wheat and lemon. A bit metal and tartness.
• Taste: Wheat, lemon, pretty tart. No balance, pretty bad.
• Bought: Gift from Julien C - thanks!, 330 ml
• Overall score: 2/6
• Info: 12/3-2016, BB: 30/9-2019

Poppels Russian Imperial Stout

• Name: Poppels Russian Imperial Stout, 9.5%, Sweden
• Appearance: Basically black, small amount of tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, slight alcohol.
• Taste: Dark malt, coffee, roasted. Pretty sweet. Slight burnt bitterness.
• Bought: Trade with Nisse666 - thanks!, 330 ml
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 11/3-2016, BB: 18/5-2016

Baladin Birra Lurisia Speciale

• Name: Baladin Birra Lurisia Speciale, 6.0%, Italy
• Appearance: Hazy amber, huge amount of creamy off-white head.
• Aroma: Slight malt, spices, slightly metallic. Toffee.
• Taste: Sweetness, medium malt, slight bitterness. Spices. Good balance.
• Bought: Eataly (Turin), 330 ml, €1.90
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 11/3-2016, BB: 30/6-2016

Tomislav Crno Pivo

• Name: Tomislav Crno Pivo, 7.3%, Croatia
• Appearance: Dark brown, clear. Some light tan head.
• Aroma: Malt, sweet. Artificial.
• Taste: Dark malt, slightly toasted. Very sweet. Lingering maltiness with hint of alcohol.
• Bought: Trade with Ogivlado - thanks!, 500 ml
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 5/3-2016, BB: 4/5-2016

Voirons Lug Bière Rousse

• Name: Voirons Lug Bière Rousse, 6%, France
• Appearance: Murky orange brown, quite a bit of off-white head.
• Aroma: Red fruits, earthy.
• Taste: Red fruits, tartness, dust. Slight bitterness. Lacks refinement?
• Bought: Gift from Julien C - thanks!, 330 ml
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 5/3-2016, BB: 28/2-2019

Kompaan 45 Vrijbuiter

• Name: Kompaan 45 Vrijbuiter, 7.1%, Netherlands
• Appearance: Very dark brown, seems clear. Good amount of creamy, tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, slight coffee.
• Taste: Dark malt, burnt, leather, coffee. Pretty good.
• Bought: Trade with Benzai - thanks!, 330 ml
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 4/3-2016, BB: 14/5-2016

Lindemans Kriek Cuvée René

• Name: Lindemans Kriek Cuvée René, 6.5%, Belgium
• Appearance: Cap and cork, 2012 vintage. Clear, deep red. Some off-white head, hint of red.
• Aroma: Sour/Tart cherry. Wood.
• Taste: Sour cherry, wet wood, tartness. Not the worst I've had. Not a fan of the style, sorry. Goosebump-tartness aftertaste.
• Bought: Saveur-Biere.com, 750 ml, €6.20
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 4/3-2016, 102/300M, BB: 22/10-2019