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