Riegele BierManufaktur Ator 20

• Name: Riegele BierManufaktur Ator 20, 7.5%, Germany
• Appearance: Very dark brown, smell tan head.
• Aroma: Dark fruits, prunes, roasted.
• Taste: Roasted, dark malt. Dark fruits, prunes, sweet.
• Bought: Gift from wife (Manor), 660 ml, CHF 6.70
• Score: 3.8 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 29/7-2017, BB: 1/3-2018

Passarola Marquês de Pale Ale

• Name: Passarola Marquês de Pale Ale, 5.2%, Portugal
• Appearance: Clear, fizzy golden, slight orange. Lots of creamy, white head.
• Aroma: Citrus, grapefruit, light hops.
• Taste: Light citrus, slight hops and exotic fruits. Slight bitterness in aftertaste. Easy drinking and good balance.
• Bought: Trade with Andre - thanks!, 330 ml
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 29/7-2017, BB: 31/8-2017

Islay Dun Hogs Head Ale

New brewery:

• Name: Islay Dun Hogs Head Ale, 4.4%, Scotland
• Appearance: Very dark brown, good amount of tan head.
• Aroma: Roasted, dark malt, slight tartness.
• Taste: Dark malted, roasted, tart dark fruits. Strange one.
• Bought: Paul Ullrich (Basel), 500 ml, CHF 6.00
• Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
• Info: 28/7-2017, BB: 30/9-2017

Stigbergets Amazing Haze

• Name: Stigbergets Amazing Haze, 6.5%, Sweden
• Appearance: Very hazy pale orange, good amount of creamy head.
• Aroma: Exotic fruits, light hops. Floral.
• Taste: Lots of fruits, exotic fruits, floral, pine. Nice hops, lingering fruits and bitterness. Great balance.
• Bought: Trade with Nisse666 - thanks!, 330 ml
• Score: 4.0 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 16/20)
• Info: 28/7-2017, BB: 17/7-2017

AleSmith Speedway Stout

• Name: AleSmith Speedway Stout, 12.0%, United States
• Appearance: Dark brown, near black, seems clear. Some dark tan head.
• Aroma: Coffee, prunes, dark malt. Roasted.
• Taste: Coffee, very dark malt, roasted, prunes? Dark chocolate. Very smooth and great balance. Warming. Great!
• Bought: Craft Gallery (Bern), 750 ml, CHF 28.90
• Score: 4.5 (Aroma 9/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 9/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 19/20)
• Info: 22/7-2017, BB: ??/??-????

The Stillman’s Urs Hauri’s Dram

• Name: The Stillman’s Urs Hauri’s Dram, 6.0%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Very dark brown, clear. Small dark tan head.
• Aroma: Peat, dark malt, roasted.
• Taste: Strong peat, whiskey, dark malt. Too peaty for me.
• Bought: La Petite Brasserie (Fribourg), 330 ml, CHF 6.00
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 22/7-2017, BB: 31/8-2020

Lance-Pierre la Rouste

New CH brewery:

• Name: Lance-Pierre la Rouste, 6%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Gusher alert! Hazy orange brown, huge off-white head.
• Aroma: Fruits, metallic.
• Taste: Fruits, some sweetness, tanginess, slight bitterness afterwards.
• Bought: La Petite Brasserie (Fribourg), 500 ml, CHF 4.80
• Score: 2.6 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
• Info: 22/7-2017, BB: 31/10-2017

BLZ Mosaic IPA

CH brewery #100 (2017 goal):

• Name: BLZ Mosaic IPA, 6.3%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Light brown, hazy. Some off-white head.
• Aroma: Hops, pine. Citrus, spices.
• Taste: Good hops, light fruits and pine. Nice, lingering hops aftertaste. Surprisingly nice.
• Bought: La Petite Brasserie (Fribourg), 330 ml, CHF 3.80
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 22/7-2017, BB: 23/8-2017

Lynx Movement Koud’Pel’A’Neige

CH rating #320 (2017 goal), new CH brewery, Spice/Herb/Vegetable #50:

• Name: Lynx Movement Koud’Pel’A’Neige, 8%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Light orange, slightly hazy. Very small head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, slight smoke. Butterscotch?
• Taste: Light fruits, light smoke and some spices. A bit watery for 8%, but pretty nice.
• Bought: La Petite Brasserie (Fribourg), 330 ml, CHF 4.50
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 21/7-2017, BB: 10/1-2018

Cayon’s Birradelic

• Name: Cayon’s Birradelic, 5.5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Light golden, clear. Lots of creamy, white head. Slightly overflowing bottle.
• Aroma: Light fruits, slight hops.
• Taste: Good fruits, light bitterness, slight spices. Very slightly tart. Ok.
• Bought: La Petite Brasserie (Fribourg), 330 ml, CHF 4.60
• Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
• Info: 21/7-2017, BB: 31/7-2017

Trois Dames Saison Framboise

• Name: Trois Dames Saison Framboise, 6.8%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Slightly hazy ruby, slight off-white head.
• Aroma: Very tart raspberry.
• Taste: Very tart raspberry. Lasting sourness. Wow.
• Bought: La Petite Brasserie (Fribourg), 330 ml, CHF 4.90
• Score: 2.1 (Aroma 4/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 4/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 9/20)
• Info: 21/7-2017, BB: 31/12-2019

Trois Dames / Free Will Brett IPA

• Name: Trois Dames / Free Will Brett IPA, 6.5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Orange dark golden, clear. Lots of creamy, off-white head.
• Aroma: Citrus, tart fruits, slight hops.
• Taste: Quite tart fruit, citrus, lasting sourness. Not my thing.
• Bought: La Petite Brasserie (Fribourg), 330 ml, CHF 4.50
• Score: 2.4 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 4/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 9/20)
• Info: 21/7-2017, BB: 31/7-2017

Hanscraft & Co. / Kompaan Mahoni Marina

• Name: Hanscraft & Co. / Kompaan Mahoni Marina, 7.5%, Germany
• Appearance: Dark brown, red hue? Some light tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, slight smoke. Roasted.
• Taste: Dark malt, roasted, some smoke. Lingering smokiness and burnt bitterness.
• Bought: Upper Glass (Heidelberg), 330 ml, €3.57
• Score: 3.7 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 15/7-2017, BB: 29/12-2017

Riegele BierManufaktur Noctus 100

• Name: Riegele BierManufaktur Noctus 100, 10.0%, Germany
• Appearance: Batch 17/17/1. Very dark brown, clear. Small dark tan head, fizzy.
• Aroma: Dark malt, toasted, slight chocolate.
• Taste: Dark malt, slight dark fruits, toasted. Notes of dark chocolate. Smooth, but maybe lacking a bit of complexity.
• Bought: Upper Glass (Heidelberg), 660 ml, €6.07
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 15/7-2017, BB: ??/??-????

Hövels Original

• Name: Hövels Original, 5.5%, Germany
• Appearance: Clear, dark copper, some off-white head.
• Aroma: Malt, earthy, bread.
• Taste: Malt, earthy. Slight sweetness.
• Bought: Restaurant (Heidelberg), 500 ml, €?.??
• Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 15/7-2017, BB: 28/2-2018

Allgäuer Büble Bier Edel Weissbier

• Name: Allgäuer Büble Bier Edel Weissbier, 5.3%, Germany
• Appearance: Hazy orange golden, lots of white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, wheat, slight yeast.
• Taste: Wheat, light fruits, citrus. Ok.
• Bought: Restaurant (Heidelberg), 500 ml, €?.??
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 15/7-2017, BB: 31/3-2018

Jopen Many-Faced Got (Aged in Red Wine Barrels)

Sahti/Gotlandsdricke/Koduõlu #5:

• Name: Jopen Many-Faced Got (Aged in Red Wine Barrels), 10.5%, Netherlands
• Appearance: Bottled 22/12-2016. Red-brown, slight haze. Some white head.
• Aroma: Red fruits, juniper, light smoke.
• Taste: Lots of red fruits, slight smoke, some red wine, sweetness. Great balance, hides alcohol very well.
• Bought: Den Gouwen Aar (Gouda), 330 ml, €5.50
• Score: 3.9 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 14/7-2017, BB: ??/??-????

Dom Kölsch

Brewery #1000!

• Name: Dom Kölsch, 4.8%, Germany
• Appearance: Light golden, slightly hazy. Some white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits. Slight malt. Sweetness.
• Taste: Light malt, light sweetness, crisp.
• Bought: Hotel mini bar (Cologne), 330 ml, €0.00
• Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
• Info: 14/7-2017, BB: 30/11-2017

Bonaire Blonde

Ratebeer country #161:

• Name: Bonaire Blonde, 4.5%, Bonaire
• Appearance: Cloudy orange, slight white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, probably the aloe vera. Slight light malt.
• Taste: Light fruits, slight spices, some light malt. Not horrible, but not great.
• Bought: Trade with tricksta_p - thanks!, 330 ml
• Score: 2.5 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 9/20)
• Info: 13/7-2017, BB: 31/12-2017

De Prael Barley Wine

New brewery:

• Name: De Prael Barley Wine, 9.6%, Netherlands
• Appearance: Hazy burnt orange, small off-white head.
• Aroma: Caramel, ripe fruits.
• Taste: Ripe fruits, caramel sweetness, slight alcohol. Warming.
• Bought: Marqt (The Hague), 330 ml, €2.79
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 13/7-2017, BB: 30/4-2018

De Natte Gijt Hellegijt (Glentauchers Barrel Aged)

New brewery:

• Name: De Natte Gijt Hellegijt (Glentauchers Barrel Aged), 12%, Netherlands
• Appearance: Very dark brown, small tan head.
• Aroma: Oak, whiskey, dark fruits.
• Taste: Oak, barrel, whiskey. Dark fruits. I guess dark malt and roasted notes hiding behind that. The oak/whiskey a bit too overpowering.
• Bought: Trade with tricksta_p - thanks!, 330 ml
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 13/7-2017, BB: 23/11-2018

Ramses Bier IJsbeer met Hout

Scottish Ale #6, new brewery:

• Name: Ramses Bier IJsbeer met Hout, 9%, Netherlands
• Appearance: Dark brown, slight tan head.
• Aroma: Malt, oak, whiskey.
• Taste: Malt, roasted, quite a bit of whiskey, barrel. Strong.
• Bought: Den Gouwen Aar (Gouda), 330 ml, €3.35
• Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 13/7-2017, BB: 30/4-2018

Jopen Johannieter

Weizen Bock #9:

• Name: Jopen Johannieter, 9%, Netherlands
• Appearance: Dark brown, hint of red. Good amount of tan head.
• Aroma: Malt, wood, dark fruits, prunes.
• Taste: Malt, dark fruits, caramel sweetness, slight bitterness in there. Not much wheat, though.
• Bought: Den Gouwen Aar (Gouda), 330 ml, €2.45
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 12/7-2017, BB: 2/10-2017

Hert Bier Zwaar Leven

• Name: Hert Bier Zwaar Leven, 7.7%, Netherlands
• Appearance: Orange light brown, clear. Some white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, sweetness.
• Taste: Light malt, sweet, fruits. Spices?
• Bought: Restaurant (Apeldoorn), 330 ml, €4.25
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 12/7-2017, BB: 31/3-2018

Hert Bier Dubbel Leven

New brewery:

• Name: Hert Bier Dubbel Leven, 7.7%, Netherlands
• Appearance: Pretty dark brown, clear. Some off-white head.
• Aroma: Light malt, slight caramel sweetness.
• Taste: Malt, toasted, caramel sweetness. Smooth.
• Bought: Restaurant (Apeldoorn), 330 ml, €4.25
• Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
• Info: 12/7-2017, BB: 31/3-2018

Stijl Russian Imperial Stout

New brewery:

• Name: Stijl Russian Imperial Stout, 10%, Netherlands
• Appearance: Very dark brown, almost black. Nice, dark tan head. Some sediments.
• Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, coffee.
• Taste: Dark malt, roasted, slight burnt bitterness. Coffee and some dark chocolate. Nice.
• Bought: Den Gouwen Aar (Gouda), 330 ml, €3.25
• Score: 4.0 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 16/20)
• Info: 12/7-2017, BB: 31/3-2019

Veluwse Schavuyt Amber

New brewery:

• Name: Veluwse Schavuyt Amber, 6.5%, Netherlands
• Appearance: Medium brown, hint of red, clear. Slight off-white head.
• Aroma: Fruits, some light malt, caramel?
• Taste: Light malts, caramel sweetness. Simple, but pretty nice.
• Bought: Hotel (Apeldoorn), 330 ml, €?.??
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 12/7-2017, BB: 26/10-2018

Gulpener IJsbock

Eisbock #4:

• Name: Gulpener IJsbock, 10.30%, Netherlands
• Appearance: Medium brown, hazy. Slight off-white head.
• Aroma: Light wheat, banana.
• Taste: Light wheat, banana, light fruits. Slight sweetness, warming. Nice.
• Bought: Ekoplaza (The Hague), 300 ml, €1.99
• Score: 3.8 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
• Info: 11/7-2017, BB: ??/??-????

Jopen Extra Stout

• Name: Jopen Extra Stout, 5.5%, Netherlands
• Appearance: Very dark brown, clear. Good amount of tan head.
• Aroma: Roasted, dark malt, slight caramel?
• Taste: Dark malt, roasted, almost burnt. Slight chocolate.
• Bought: Marqt (The Hague), 330 ml, €2.05
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 11/7-2017, BB: 19/1-2019

Scheveningen Scheveninger Tripel

• Name: Scheveningen Scheveninger Tripel, 7.8%, Netherlands
• Appearance: Light brown, slight haze. Small, fizzy bubbly head. Some yeast? Sediments later.
• Aroma: Light fruits, flowers, light malts.
• Taste: Light malt, fruits, slight yeast. Pretty nice.
• Bought: Restaurant (The Hague), 330 ml, €?.??
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 11/7-2017, BB: ??/??-????

Scheveningen Bomschuit IPA

New brewery:

• Name: Scheveningen Bomschuit IPA, 5.5%, Netherlands
• Appearance: Caramel brown, slightly hazy. Some off-white head.
• Aroma: Hops, vegetables. 
• Taste: Slight hops, slight caramel, lingering bitterness. Just ok.
• Bought: Restaurant (The Hague), 330 ml, €?.??
• Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
• Info: 11/7-2017, BB: ??/??-????

Girardin Faro

Lambic Style - Faro #4:

• Name: Girardin Faro, 5%, Belgium
• Appearance: Medium brown, clear. Slight off-white head.
• Aroma: Dark fruits, raisins. Malt?
• Taste: Sweet, fruits, on a slight tart background. Not at all bad.
• Bought: The Bottle Shop (Bruges), 375 ml, ~€3.00
• Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
• Info: 10/7-2017, BB: 31/12-2017

Amstel Bock

• Name: Amstel Bock, 7%, Netherlands
• Appearance: Medium brown, clear. Slight light tan head.
• Aroma: Malt, fruits. Light spices.
• Taste: Malt, fruits. Roasted. Some sweetness.
• Bought: Restaurant (The Hague) , 330(?) ml tap, €?.??
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 10/7-2017

Struise Tsjeeses Reserva - Bourbon

• Name: Struise Tsjeeses Reserva - Bourbon, 10%, Belgium
• Appearance: Dark brown, some light tan head.
• Aroma: Lots of dark fruits, prunes, some dark malt.
• Taste: Dark fruits, prunes, slight dark malt. Not too much barrel. Nice.
• Bought: Café Rose Red (Bruges), 150 ml tap, €4.00
• Score: 3.8 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 9/7-2017

De Vier Monniken Monachus XII

New brewery:

• Name: De Vier Monniken Monachus XII, 12%, Belgium
• Appearance: Very dark brown, some tan head.
• Aroma: Dark fruit, prunes, dark malt.
• Taste: Dark malt, dark fruits, roasted. Slight chocolate. Warming.
• Bought: 2Be (Bruges), 330 ml, €3.40
• Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 9/7-2017, BB: 5/4-2020

Kasteel Winter [Barista Chocolate Quad]

• Name: Kasteel Winter [Barista Chocolate Quad], 11%, Belgium
• Appearance: Very dark brown, seems clear. Slight light tan head.
• Aroma: Chocolate, lightly roasted, some dark malt.
• Taste: Chocolate, dark malt, lightly roasted. Slight sweetness and alcohol.
• Bought: 2Be (Bruges), 330 ml, €2.80
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 9/7-2017, BB: 31/1-2022

Struise / Bridge Road Imperialist

India Style Lager #5:

• Name: Struise / Bridge Road Imperialist, 8.5%, Belgium
• Appearance: Hazy pale orange, quite a bit of fizzy off-white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, light hops. Honey sweetness.
• Taste: Light bitterness, light sweetness. Honey? Some spices. Decent.
• Bought: 2Be (Bruges), 330 ml, €4.80
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 9/7-2017, BB: 21/6-2018

Mont Salève Tourbée

New brewery:

• Name: Mont Salève Tourbée, 5.5%, France
• Appearance: Very dark brown, good amount of tan head.
• Aroma: Burnt, tar, smoke, very dark malt.
• Taste: Dark malt, burnt, peat, smoke/tar. Quite nice.
• Bought: La Petite Brasserie (Fribourg), 330 ml, CHF 5.50
• Score: 3.7 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 6/7-2017, BB: 15/11-2017

Sonnenbräu Lager Hell

New CH brewery:

• Name: Sonnenbräu Lager Hell, 4.8%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Yellow pale golden, clear. Lots of bubbles. Slight white head.
• Aroma: Not much, slight grains and light malt.
• Taste: Slight grains, light malt, low bitterness, sweetness. Not offensive, though.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Online), 580 ml, CHF 3.50
• Score: 2.7 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
• Info: 6/7-2017, BB: 7/7-2017

Ocean Järntorgets Arbetarporter

New brewery:

• Name: Ocean Järntorgets Arbetarporter, 9.0%, Sweden
• Appearance: Very dark brown. Good amount of creamy tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, slight smoke.
• Taste: Dark malt, burnt, smoke, peat. Very nice.
• Bought: Trade with Nisse666 - thanks!, 330 ml
• Score: 3.9 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 1/7-2017, BB: 21/5-2017

Usterbräu Original

Note: Later aliased on Ratebeer to Aare Bier Kellerfrisch.

New CH brewery:

• Name: Usterbräu Original, 5.0%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Pale yellow golden, clear. Fizzy. Slight white head.
• Aroma: Slight hops, slight malt. Grass.
• Taste: Light hops, light malt. Slight grains. Very refreshing. Didn't expect to like it so much.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Online), 330 ml, CHF 3.50
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 1/7-2017, BB: 6/7-2017