Mazák 11° Jantar

Polotmavy #7, new brewery:

• Name: Mazák 11° Jantar, 4.3%, Czech Republic
• Appearance: Orange light brown, slight haze. Slight off-white head.
• Aroma: Slight butterscotch, light malt and sweetness.
• Taste: Light malt, butterscotch, light bitterness. Slight sweetness.
• Bought: Trade with Cuso - thanks!, 750 ml
• Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
• Info: 29/4-2017, BB: ??/??-????

Trois Dames Red IPA Pasionaria

• Name: Trois Dames Red IPA Pasionaria, 8%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Cherrywood brown, hint of red. Huge amount of creamy, long-lasting tan head.
• Aroma: Citrus, red fruits, hops. Light malt and slightly roasted.
• Taste: Hops, red fruits, pine. Strong bitter aftertaste, slight alcohol, hmmm. Lacks balance.
• Bought: Halle aux Boissons (Matran), 330 ml, CHF 4.90
• Score: 3.1 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
• Info: 29/4-2017, BB: 30/4-2017

Kaiserdom German Dark Lager

New brewery:

• Name: Kaiserdom German Dark Lager, 4.7%, Germany
• Appearance: Very dark brown, slight tan head.
• Aroma: Toasted, malt, slight earth.
• Taste: Malt, toasted, slight bitter-sweetness. Ok.
• Bought: Trade with Grzesiek79 - thanks!, 500 ml
• Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 28/4-2017, 106/300M, BB: 30/4-2017

Mikkeller Green Gold

• Name: Mikkeller Green Gold, 7%, Denmark
• Appearance: Orange golden, slightly hazy. Good amount of creamy off-white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, flora, some good hops.
• Taste: Good amount of hops, light fruits, citrus, pine. Smooth. Nice laid-back lingering bitterness.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Online), 330 ml, CHF 6.10
• Score: 3.8 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 28/4-2017, BB: 17/2-2018

Yêrdza (Écureuils) la Nêre

New CH brewery:

• Name: Yêrdza (Écureuils) la Nêre, 4.7%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Very dark brown, huge amount of tan head.
• Aroma: Roasted, dark malt, coffee.
• Taste: Dark malt, coffee, some tartness. Strange one.
• Bought: La Petite Brasserie (Fribourg), 330 ml, CHF ?.??
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 22/4-2017, BB: 6/4-2017

Bière de Zinal IPA

New CH brewery:

• Name: Bière de Zinal IPA, 6.1%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Yellow golden, hazy. Lots of white head.
• Aroma: Citrus, hops, pine.
• Taste: Clear hops, citrus, pine. Lasting bitterness. Nice, but pretty standard.
• Bought: La Petite Brasserie (Fribourg), 330 ml, CHF 4.80
• Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
• Info: 22/4-2017, BB: 30/4-2017

Maryensztadt RaISa

New brewery:

• Name: Maryensztadt RaISa, 9.4%, Poland
• Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Tiny amount of dark tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, prunes, roasted. Slight dark chocolate.
• Taste: Dark malt, roasted, coffee. Slight alcohol.
• Bought: Trade with Grzesiek79 - thanks!, 500 ml
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 21/4-2017, BB: 26/4-2017

Trois Dames Winter Ale Orange & Ginger

Switzerland #300:

• Name: Trois Dames Winter Ale Orange & Ginger, 7%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Yellow golden, quite hazy. Lots of creamy, white head. Lasting.
• Aroma: Lots of fruit, orange, ginger.
• Taste: Light fruits, orange, spices, good amount of ginger. Yeast.
• Bought: La Petite Brasserie (Fribourg), 330 ml, CHF 4.50
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 21/4-2017, BB: 31/8-2017

Paulaner Weissbier Kristallklar

German Kristallweizen #10:

• Name: Paulaner Weissbier Kristallklar, 5.2%, Germany
• Appearance: Light golden, clear. Fizzy, off-white head.
• Aroma: Light malt, some wheat.
• Taste: Light wheat, light fruits, bananas, bit of yeast.
• Bought: Fristo (Konstanz), 500 ml, €1.03
• Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
• Info: 16/4-2017, BB: 30/9-2017

Fürstenberg Weizen Kristallklar

German Kristallweizen #9:

• Name: Fürstenberg Weizen Kristallklar, 5.2%, Germany
• Appearance: Clear golden, good amount of fizzy white head.
• Aroma: Slight wheat, some light fruits.
• Taste: Slight wheat and citrus. A bit watery.
• Bought: Fristo (Konstanz), 500 ml, €0.83
• Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 16/4-2017, BB: 31/7-2017

Oettinger Kristallweizen

German Kristallweizen #8:

• Name: Oettinger Kristallweizen, 4.9%, Germany
• Appearance: Dark golden, hint of orange. Clear. Some fizzy white head.
• Aroma: Wheat, banana. Light fruits.
• Taste: Wheat, light fruits, banana. Yeast. Average.
• Bought: Fristo (Konstanz), 500 ml, €0.58
• Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 16/4-2017, BB: 22/10-2017

Okocim Mistrzowski Porter

New brewery:

• Name: Okocim Mistrzowski Porter, 8.9%, Poland
• Appearance: Very dark brown, borderline black. Some tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, toasted, slight dark chocolate.
• Taste: Dark malt, ripe fruit, prunes, dark chocolate. Sweet. Warming.
• Bought: Trade with Grzesiek79 - thanks!, 500 ml
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 15/4-2017, BB: 29/4-2017

Schöfferhofer Kristallweizen

German Kristallweizen #7, new brewery:

• Name: Schöfferhofer Kristallweizen, 5.0%, Germany
• Appearance: Clear golden, some fizzy white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, citrus, wheat, slight metal.
• Taste: Wheat, slight citrus, light hops. Refreshing.
• Bought: Edeka (Konstanz), 500 ml, €0.98
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 15/4-2017, BB: 31/10-2017

Joh. Albrecht (Konstanz) Kupfer

New brewery:

• Name: Joh. Albrecht (Konstanz) Kupfer, x%, Germany
• Appearance: Dark brown, haze. Nice creamy off-white head.
• Aroma: Malt, nutty, sweet?
• Taste: Malt, caramel sweetness, nutty, some dark fruit. Toasted. Fresh. Nice.
• Bought: Brewpub, 300 ml tap, €2.80
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 15/4-2017

Unorthodox 144 Roman Heads 20°

New brewery:

• Name: Unorthodox 144 Roman Heads 20°, 8.1%, Slovak Republic
• Appearance: Hazy dark brown, some light tan head. Murky later.
• Aroma: Hops, light fruit. Hint of malt?
• Taste: Quite strong hops, light fruits, herbal. Lasting bitterness.
• Bought: Trade with Cuso - thanks!, 330 ml
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 15/4-2017, BB: 24/4-2017

New Belgium Glütiny Pale Ale

• Name: New Belgium Glütiny Pale Ale, 6.0%, United States
• Appearance: Medium brown, clear. Some fizzy light tan head.
• Aroma: Hops, light fruits.
• Taste: Hops, grass, light bitterness. Seems to lack balance.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Online), 355 ml, CHF 6.30
• Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
• Info: 14/4-2017, BB: 20/4-2017 (as per the importer)

Maisels Weisse Dunkel

• Name: Maisels Weisse Dunkel, 5%, Germany
• Appearance: Dark brown, murky. Some off-white head.
• Aroma: Wheat, malt, roasted, fruits, spices.
• Taste: Wheat, sweet, ester, spices. Malt?
• Bought: Restaurant (Konstanz), 500 ml tap?, €3.70
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 14/4-2017

Ruppaner Hefe Weizen Dunkel

Germany #200:

• Name: Ruppaner Hefe Weizen Dunkel, 5.2%, Germany
• Appearance: Medium to dark brown, slightly hazy. Lots of nice off-white head.
• Aroma: Wheat, metal, toasted.
• Taste: Sweetness, ripe fruit, wheat. Nice and interesting.
• Bought: Restaurant (Konstanz), 500 ml tap?, €3.60
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 14/4-2017

Ruppaner Kristall Weizen

German Kristallweizen #6, new brewery:

• Name: Ruppaner Kristall Weizen, 5.1%, Germany
• Appearance: Clear golden, lots of small bubbles. Nice white head.
• Aroma: Wheat, light fruits, citrus.
• Taste: Nice light malt, light hops, wheat. Smooth and refreshing.
• Bought: Restaurant (Konstanz), 500 ml tap?, €3.60
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 14/4-2017

Pravda Fresh Hop Lvivskyy Narodnyy El

New brewery:

• Name: Pravda Fresh Hop Lvivskyy Narodnyy El, 5.2%, Ukraine
• Appearance: Slightly hazy yellow golden, lots of white head, creamy.
• Aroma: Light fruits, citrus, yeast. Slight metal.
• Taste: Fruits, floral, spices, slight malt, slight yeast. 
• Bought: Trade with Adam - thanks!, 330 ml
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 13/4-2017, BB: 22/4-2017

BrewDog Dead Pony (Club) Pale Ale

• Name: BrewDog Dead Pony (Club) Pale Ale, 3.8%, Scotland
• Appearance: Orange light brown, slightly hazy. Some creamy off-white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, light hops.
• Taste: Light fruits, citrus, followed by smooth hops. Very easy drinking.
• Bought: Aldi (Switzerland), 330 ml, CHF 2.50
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 13/4-2017, BB: 18/4-2017

Durham Temptation

• Name: Durham Temptation, 10%, England
• Appearance: Basically black, some dark tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, dark chocolate and coffee.
• Taste: Dark malt, coffee, roasted. Some chocolate. Slight alcohol. Smooth.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Online), 500 ml, CHF 8.50
• Score: 3.9 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 8/4-2017, BB: 30/6-2020

Kastelán Korvín polotmavý ležiak 12°

Polotmavy #6, new brewery:

• Name: Kastelán Korvín polotmavý ležiak 12°, 5.0%, Slovak Republic
• Appearance: Medium brown, seemingly slightly hazy. Fizzy, off-white head.
• Aroma: Light fruit, citrus. Hint of malt?
• Taste: Tangy, tartness, light fruits. Little to no malt nor sweetness. Infected?
• Bought: Trade with Cuso - thanks!, 500 ml
• Score: 1.8 (Aroma 4/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 3/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 7/20)
• Info: 8/4-2017, BB: ??/??-????

Komitet Wizard of Oz

Poland #10, new brewery:

• Name: Komitet Wizard of Oz, 5.1%, Poland
• Appearance: Light orange golden, slight haze. Ok amount of white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, light hops.
• Taste: Clear hops, then light malt and some fruit. Lasting bitterness.
• Bought: Trade with Adam - thanks!, 500 ml
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 8/4-2017, BB: 7/3-2017

Žil Verne 20 000 míľ pod morom 13°

• Name: Žil Verne 20 000 míľ pod morom 13°, 4.8%, Slovak Republic
• Appearance: Very dark brown, some creamy tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, coffee.
• Taste: Dark malt, roasted, slight coffee. Burnt bitterness. Pretty decent.
• Bought: Trade with Cuso - thanks!, 330 ml
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 7/4-2017, BB: 17/4-2017

Gulder Lager (Nigeria)

Nigeria #2, new brewery:

• Name: Gulder Lager (Nigeria), 5.2%, Nigeria
• Appearance: Golden, clear, small bubbles. Some white head.
• Aroma: Grains, medium malt.
• Taste: Grains, cheap malt, some sweetness. Dry after. Done.
• Bought: Beers of Europe, 600 ml, £2.69
• Score: 2.2 (Aroma 4/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 9/20)
• Info: 7/4-2017, BB: 17/4-2017

AleBrowar Smoky Joe Fan Edition

New brewery:

• Name: AleBrowar Smoky Joe Fan Edition, 6.2%, Poland
• Appearance: Very dark brown, some dark tan head.
• Aroma: Strong peat, whiskey, dark malt, tar.
• Taste: Dark malt, peat, whiskey? Burnt, slight tar. Very nice.
• Bought: Trade with Grzesiek79 - thanks!, 500 ml
• Score: 4.1 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 17/20)
• Info: 1/4-2017, BB: 2/4-2017

Brooklyn Blast!

• Name: Brooklyn Blast!, 8.4%, United States
• Appearance: Slightly hazy, pale orange golden. Some fizzy white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits followed by hops.
• Taste: Clear hops, pine, light fruits. Slight perfume. Lingering bitterness. Pretty good balance.
• Bought: Halle aux Boissons (Matran), 355 ml, CHF 2.75
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 1/4-2017, BB: 1/4-2017