AzBeer: September 2017

Saturday, 30 September 2017

Vega Deep Sea Imperial Porter

New brewery:

Name: Vega Deep Sea Imperial Porter, 8.5%, Sweden
Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Nice amount of tan, long lasting head.
Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, burnt bitterness.
Taste: Dark malt, roasted, coffee notes. Some dark fruits, dry.
Bought: Trade with Nisse666 - thanks!, 330 ml
Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
Info: 30/9-2017, BB: 1/3-2018

Pilgrim Triple Ambrée

New CH brewery:

Name: Pilgrim Triple Ambrée, 10.0%, Switzerland
Appearance: Dark reddish brown. Fizzy off-white head.
Aroma: Dark fruits, caramel sweetness, malt.
Taste: Lots of ripe dark fruits, medium malt, caramel sweetness, warming. Nice.
Bought: Coop (Switzerland), 375 ml, CHF 6.80
Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 30/9-2017, BB: 31/12-2019

Friday, 29 September 2017

Maisel & Friends Jeff's Bavarian Ale

Weizen Bock #10:

Name: Maisel & Friends Jeff's Bavarian Ale, 7.1%, Germany
Appearance: Orange light brown, slightly hazy. Some off-white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, banana, slight wheat. Medium malt.
Taste: Lots of light fruits, slight wheat, medium malts, sweetness. Some late banana. Nice and warming.
Bought: Fristo (Konstanz), 750 ml, €5.14
Score: 3.8 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
Info: 29/9-2017, BB: 12/10-2018

Bachweg The Life of Reilly, Oat Herder

New CH brewery:

Name: Bachweg The Life of Reilly, Oat Herder, 6.5%, Switzerland
Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Huge amount of dark tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, slight tar?
Taste: Dark malt, roasted, coffee. Slight burnt bitterness. Quite smooth.
Bought: Bier Arena Murten, 330 ml, CHF 4.90
Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 29/9-2017, BB: 30/11-2017

Sunday, 24 September 2017

Amager / Goose Island RyeKing

Name: Amager / Goose Island RyeKing, 7.7%, Denmark
Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Good amount of dark tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, burnt, coffee.
Taste: Dark malt, roasted, coffee, burnt. Smooth.
Bought: Vinmonopolet (Online), 500 ml, NOK 89.90
Score: 4.1 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 17/20)
Info: 24/9-2017, BB: 30/11-2019

Frøya Guri Kunna

New brewery:

Name: Frøya Guri Kunna, 4.7%, Norway
Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Tan head.
Aroma: Very dark malt, roasted, lightly smoked.
Taste: Very dark malt, burnt, roasted. Slight smoke.
Bought: Gulating Kopervik, 500 ml, NOK 69.90
Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
Info: 24/9-2017, BB: 11/11-2017

Kinn Julefred 7%

Scottish Ale #10:

Name: Kinn Julefred 7%, 7.0%, Norway
Appearance: Very dark brown, clear. Good amount of white head.
Aroma: Dark malt, nutty, dark fruits. Roasted.
Taste: Dark malt, roasted, dark fruits, smooth. Warming.
Bought: Vinmonopolet (Online), 750 ml, NOK 109.90
Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 24/9-2017, BB: 11/8-2021

Kinn NærbØL (4.7%)

Name: Kinn NærbØL (4.7%), 4.7%, Norway
Appearance: Pale yellow, very hazy. Some white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, citrus, yeast. Slight tartness. Mild hops.
Taste: Good amount of fruits, yeast, mild hops, smooth. Nice for the ABV.
Bought: Courtesy of my brother - thanks!, 750 ml
Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
Info: 24/9-2017, BB: 5/9-2018

7 Fjell Ulriken Double IPA

New brewery:

Name: 7 Fjell Ulriken Double IPA, 8.5%, Norway
Appearance: Light golden, clear. Some white head.
Aroma: Exotic fruits, good hops.
Taste: Lots of exotic fruits, strong hops. Lingering bitterness. Very nice.
Bought: Vinmonopolet (Online), 330 ml, NOK 52.50
Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 24/9-2017, BB: 2/1-2017(?)

Salikatt Homlehåve

New brewery:

Name: Salikatt Homlehåve, 4.7%, Norway
Appearance: Orange light golden, clear. Slight white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, floral, hops.
Taste: Strong hops, light fruits, floral. Mild bitter aftertaste. Good.
Bought: Courtesy of my brother - thanks!, 500 ml
Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
Info: 24/9-2017, BB: 25/5-2018

Sundbytunet Red Ale

New brewery:

Name: Sundbytunet Red Ale, 4.5%, Norway
Appearance: Medium brown, some red. Nice amount of light tan head.
Aroma: Berries, malt, funk.
Taste: Lots of berries, slight malt, caramel sweetness. Funk. Past its best?
Bought: Gulating Kopervik, 330 ml, NOK 49.90
Score: 2.5 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 9/20)
Info: 24/9-2017, BB: 2/10-2017

Lauvanger Kindred Fever

New brewery:

Name: Lauvanger Kindred Fever, 4.7%, Norway
Appearance: Pale golden, very slightly hazy. Slight white head.
Aroma: Light hops, light fruits.
Taste: Light fruits, exotic fruits, very light hops. Not much wheat. Borderline watery.
Bought: Gulating Kopervik, 330 ml, NOK 44.90
Score: 3.1 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
Info: 24/9-2017, BB: 17/7-2019

Hunsfos PM5 Porter

New brewery:

Name: Hunsfos PM5 Porter, 4.6%, Norway
Appearance: Very dark brown. Some tan head.
Aroma: Dark fruit, some berries. Some dark malt.
Taste: Dark malt, roasted, burnt. Slight coffee. Quite nice.
Bought: Gulating Kopervik, 330 ml, NOK 44.90
Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 24/9-2017, BB: 28/1-2019

Saturday, 23 September 2017

Schouskjelleren The Hindu-German Conspiracy

India Style Lager #8, new brewery:

Name: Schouskjelleren The Hindu-German Conspiracy, 6.6%, Norway
Appearance: Light orange golden, hazy. Some off-white head.
Aroma: Hops, resin, light fruits.
Taste: Clear hops, light fruits, resins. Floral. Nice.
Bought: Vinmonopolet (Online), 500 ml, NOK 76.00
Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 23/9-2017, BB: 11/10-2017

Voss Fellesbryggeri Slalom Porter

New brewery:

Name: Voss Fellesbryggeri Slalom Porter, 4.7%, Norway
Appearance: Very dark brown, clear. Light tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, some dark fruits. Roasted, light coffee.
Taste: Dark malt, slight coffee. Roasted. Decent.
Bought: Gulating Kopervik, 330 ml, NOK 49.90
Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
Info: 23/9-2017, BB: 13/6-2018

Geiranger Sølfest Brown Ale

New brewery

Name: Geiranger Sølfest Brown Ale, 4.7%, Norway
Appearance: Quite dark brown, clear. Light tan head.
Aroma: Medium to dark malts, caramel sweetness. Roasted, bready.
Taste: Medium to dark malts, roasted, some sweetness. Nutty. Good balance.
Bought: Gulating Kopervik, 330 ml, NOK 49.90
Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
Info: 23/9-2017, BB: ??/??-2018

Christianssand Saison (4.7%)

New brewery:

Name: Christianssand Saison (4.7%), 4.7%, Norway
Appearance: Hazy yellow golden. Slight off-white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, light hops. More fruits.
Taste: Light fruits, yeast, light hops. Light.
Bought: Gulating Kopervik, 330 ml, NOK 49.90
Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
Info: 23/9-2017, BB: 27/4-2018

Petrus Aged Pale

Name: Petrus Aged Pale, 7.3%, Belgium
Appearance: Clear golden, slight off-white head.
Aroma: Sour and tart fruits, slight yeast.
Taste: Sour, tarts fruits, citrus. Quite sour, yes. Not my thing.
Bought: Vinmonopolet (Online), 330 ml, NOK 67.90
Score: 2.1 (Aroma 4/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 4/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 9/20)
Info: 23/9-2017, 71/100, BB: 20/10-2017

Små Vesen Rimtusse

New brewery

Name: Små Vesen Rimtusse, 4.7%, Norway
Appearance: Dark brown, clear. Some tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, light caramel.
Taste: Dark malt, roasted, slight coffee. Slight burnt bitterness. Average.
Bought: Gulating Kopervik, 330 ml, NOK 49.90
Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
Info: 23/9-2017, BB: 15/1-2018

Brew By Numbers 11/09 Session IPA - Motueka & Citra

New brewery:

Name: Brew By Numbers 11/09 Session IPA - Motueka & Citra, 4.2%, England
Appearance: Very hazy yellow golden. Nice amount of white head.
Aroma: Fruits, pineapple, peach. Light hops.
Taste: Los of fruits, citrus, light hops. Lasting bitterness.
Bought: Gulating Kopervik, 330 ml, NOK 59.90
Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
Info: 23/9-2017, BB: 17/11-2017

Klokk Juicy IPA

New brewery:

Name: Klokk Juicy IPA, 4.5%, Norway
Appearance: Light yellow golden, hazy. Some white head.
Aroma: Exotic fruits, mango, pineapple. Slight hops.
Taste: Light hops, lots of exotic fruits. Low bitterness. Good balance.
Bought: Gulating Kopervik, 330 ml, NOK 49.90
Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 23/9-2017, BB: 15/6-2018

Friday, 22 September 2017

Gulating Bjorr

Name: Gulating Bjorr, 4.7%, Norway
Appearance: Very pale golden, clear. Slight white head.
Aroma: Grains, light hops and very light malt.
Taste: Quite a bit of grains, slight hops.
Bought: Courtesy of my brother - thanks!, 330 ml
Score: 2.6 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
Info: 22/9-2017, BB: 11/1-2018

En Liten Øl Gyllen Pilsner Marmor

New brewery:

Name: En Liten Øl Gyllen Pilsner Marmor, 4.7%, Norway
Appearance: Light golden, clear. Some off-white head.
Aroma: Light hops, light malt. Slight grains.
Taste: Grains, light hops and light malt. Standard.
Bought: Courtesy of my brother - thanks!, 330 ml
Score: 2.5 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 10/20)
Info: 22/9-2017, BB: 7/3-2018

Kees Export Porter 1750

New brewery:

Name: Kees Export Porter 1750, 10.5%, Netherlands
Appearance: Very dark brown, some tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, slight coffee.
Taste: Dark malt, burnt, coffee, warming. More dark malt. Nice
Bought: Vinmonopolet (Online), 330 ml, NOK 87.00
Score: 4.0 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 16/20)
Info: 22/9-2017, BB: 31/12-2017

Veholt Bodils Kjærringøl

Scottish Ale #9, new brewery:

Name: Veholt Bodils Kjærringøl, 6.2%, Norway
Appearance: Medium brown, clear. Huge amounts of off-white head.
Aroma: Malt, ripe fruits. Nutty. Pretty smooth.
Taste: Malt, caramel sweetness. Slight nutty.
Bought: Vinmonopolet (Online), 500 ml, NOK 67.90
Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 22/9-2017, BB: 13/5-2018

Mikkeller SpontanDryHop Mosaic

Lambic Style - Unblended #4:

Name: Mikkeller SpontanDryHop Mosaic, 5.5%, Denmark
Appearance: Light yellow golden, very slightly hazy.
Aroma: Sour apples, tartness.
Taste: Quite tart, sour fruits. Not my style, but for some reason this kind-of works.
Bought: Vinmonopolet (Online), 330 ml, NOK 69.00
Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
Info: 22/9-2017, BB: ??/??-????

Smuttynose Baltic Porter

United States #250:

Name: Smuttynose Baltic Porter, 8.7%, United States
Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Some very dark tan head.
Aroma: Very dark fruits, dark malt, nicely roasted.
Taste: Very dark fruits, ripe, dark malt, well roasted. Sweetness. Great balance.
Bought: Vinmonopolet (Online), 355 ml, NOK 69.90
Score: 4.2 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 9/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 17/20)
Info: 22/9-2017, BB: ??/??-????

Skudenes Styrbord

Name: Skudenes Styrbord, 4.7%, Norway
Appearance: Light golden, good amount of white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, yes, slight butterscotch. Some grains.
Taste: Grains, fruits, slight hops and butterscotch. Weak.
Bought: Skudenes Bryggeri, 330 ml, NOK 39.00
Score: 2.6 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 11/20)
Info: 22/9-2017, BB: 2/8-2018

Skudenes Nautisk IPA

Name: Skudenes Nautisk IPA, 4.7%, Norway
Appearance: Light brown, clear. Some off-white head, more later.
Aroma: Light hops, light malt. Some fruits.
Taste: Light malt, light hops, some fruits. Slight caramel sweetness. Clear hops in aftertaste. Good balance.
Bought: Skudenes Bryggeri, 330 ml, NOK 39.00
Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 22/9-2017, BB: 14/9-2018

Skudenes Hvit Byge

Name: Skudenes Hvit Byge, 4.7%, Norway
Appearance: Slightly hazy yellow golden. Not much head.
Aroma: Light wheat, light fruits.
Taste: Light wheat, light fruits, slight watery. Not bad, though.
Bought: Skudenes Bryggeri, 330 ml, NOK 39.00
Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
Info: 22/9-2017, BB: 2/8-2018

Thursday, 21 September 2017

Lervig Tasty Juice

Name: Lervig Tasty Juice, 6.0%, Norway
Appearance: Hazy light orange, light white head.
Aroma: Exotic fruits, nice hops.
Taste: Fruits, light hops. Smooth. Light bitterness in aftertaste. Nice.
Bought: Vinmonopolet (Online), 500 ml can, NOK 73.90
Score: 3.8 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 21/9-2017, BB: 21/12-2017

Brewski / Cycle 50 States of Freedom

New brewery:

Name: Brewski / Cycle 50 States of Freedom, 4%, Sweden
Appearance: Hazy light yellow golden. Not much head.
Aroma: Cooked lime, sourness. Citrus fruits.
Taste: Lots of lime, sourness. Wow. More lime.
Bought: Courtesy of my brother - thanks!, 330 ml
Score: 2.2 (Aroma 4/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 9/20)
Info: 21/9-2017, BB: 16/11-2017

Skudenes Fyrtårn Stout

New brewery:

Name: Skudenes Fyrtårn Stout, 4.7%, Norway
Appearance: Dark brown, clear. Slight tan head.
Aroma: Malt, sweetness, roasted. Slight coffee. Liquorice.
Taste: Malt, roasted, a bit watery.
Bought: Courtesy of my brother - thanks!, 330 ml
Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
Info: 21/9-2017, BB: 18/7-2018

To Tårn Skottgodt

Scottish Ale #8:

Name: To Tårn Skottgodt, 7.0%, Norway
Appearance: Dark brown, red hue. Slight off-white head.
Aroma: Malt, roasted, sweet.
Taste: Dark malt, caramel sweetness, slight wood.
Bought: Vinmonopolet (Online), 330 ml, NOK 59.80
Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 21/9-2017, BB: 1/4-2018

Victory Storm King Imperial Stout

Name: Victory Storm King Imperial Stout, 9.1%, United States
Appearance: Very dark brown, clear. Light tan head.
Aroma: Roasted, some dark malt. Light chocolate.
Taste: Quite bitter, dark malt, roasted. Slight perfume. Surprising.
Bought: Vinmonopolet (Online), 355 ml, NOK 64.90
Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 21/9-2017, BB: ??/??-????

Hornbeer Dryhop

India Style Lager #7:

Name: Hornbeer Dryhop, 5%, Denmark
Appearance: Very hazy orange, nice white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, light hops. Pine.
Taste: Strong hops, pine, light fruits, lasting bitterness. But strangely lacking.
Bought: Vinmonopolet (Online), 500 ml, NOK 74.90
Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 21/9-2017, BB: 25/11-2018

Kongsberg Øyvinds IPA

New brewery:

Name: Kongsberg Øyvinds IPA, 5.9%, Norway
Appearance: Hazy orange golden, good amount of off-white head.
Aroma: Slight lemongrass, hops, light fruits.
Taste: Hops, clear bitterness, some light fruits. Lemongrass, spices. A bit harsh.
Bought: Vinmonopolet (Online), 500 ml, NOK 75.00
Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 21/9-2017, BB: 10/12-2017

Mikkeller Northern Trails

Name: Mikkeller Northern Trails, 6.6%, Denmark
Appearance: Clear pale orange, some white head.
Aroma: Hops, light fruits, pine.
Taste: Lots of hops, citrus, exotic fruits. Lasting bitterness. Nice.
Bought: SAS-flight Zurich-Oslo, 330 ml can, NOK 65.00
Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
Info: 21/9-2017, BB: 5/7-2018

Sunday, 17 September 2017

BrewDog Black Eyed King Imp Vietnamese Coffee Edition

Name: BrewDog Black Eyed King Imp Vietnamese Coffee Edition, 12.7%, Scotland
Appearance: Very dark brown, nearly black. Very dark tan head, nice amount of it.
Aroma: Coffee, roasted, very dark malt.
Taste: Strong coffee, roasted, very dark malt, burnt. Warming. Dark chocolate, slight barrel, light sweetness. Very nice, though a tad expensive!
Bought: Beers of Europe, 330 ml can, £9.49
Score: 4.2 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 9/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 17/20)
Info: 17/9-2017, BB: 8/10-2020

Saturday, 16 September 2017

Brokreacja Cup Cake

New brewery:

Name: Brokreacja Cup Cake, 11%, Poland
Appearance: Burnt orange, pretty clear. Tiny fizzy head.
Aroma: Lots of fruits, grapes.
Taste: Sweet, fruits, grapes, some malt. Caramel sweetness. Warming. Slight alcohol.
Bought: Trade with Adam - thanks!, 330 ml
Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
Info: 16/9-2017, BB: 9/12-2017

BrauArt Cascadian Dark

New brewery:

Name: BrauArt Cascadian Dark, 6.5%, Germany
Appearance: Dark brown, clear. Good amount of light tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, roasted.
Taste: Dark malt, roasted, burnt bitterness, dry. Slight coffee.
Bought: Upper Glass (Heidelberg), 330 ml, €3.77
Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
Info: 16/9-2017, BB: 16/11-2017

Friday, 15 September 2017

Murailles La Sorcière

New CH brewery:

Name: Murailles La Sorcière, 6%, Switzerland
Appearance: Chestnut brown, clear. Some creamy off-white head.
Aroma: Light malt, light caramel.
Taste: Malt, sweet, caramel, nutty. Slight tart fruits. Ok.
Bought: Coop (Switzerland), 330 ml, CHF 3.95
Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
Info: 15/9-2017, BB: 9/2-2018

O/O Narangi

New brewery:

Name: O/O Narangi, 6.8%, Sweden
Appearance: Light yellow, very hazy. Nice amount of white head.
Aroma: Clean hops, light fruits. Citrus.
Taste: Good hops, light fruits. Citrus, slight pine. Nice lasting bitterness. Good balance.
Bought: Trade with Nisse666 - thanks!, 330 ml
Score: 3.9 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 16/20)
Info: 15/9-2017, BB: 3/11-2017

Saturday, 9 September 2017

Olimp Bacchus

New brewery:

Name: Olimp Bacchus, 9.5%, Poland
Appearance: Very dark brown, almost black. Tiny tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, chocolate. Slight coffee. Leather.
Taste: Dark malt, coffee, burnt. Prunes? Dry, yes ash. Disappointing.
Bought: Trade with Grzesiek79 - thanks!, 300 ml
Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
Info: 9/9-2017, BB: 10/12-2018

Timmermans Oude Gueuze

Name: Timmermans Oude Gueuze, 5.5%, Belgium
Appearance: Orange golden, clear at first. Very fizzy, huge white head. Sediments at bottom of bottle.
Aroma: Tart fruits, slight sourness.
Taste: Tart fruits, lemon, sourness. Dry. Not all bad, though.
Bought: Trade with Grzesiek79 - thanks!, 375 ml
Score: 2.2 (Aroma 4/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 9/20)
Info: 9/9-2017, 108/300M, BB: 31/12-2035

Friday, 8 September 2017

Kulmbacher Eisbock

Eisbock #5:

Name: Kulmbacher Eisbock, 9.2%, German
Appearance: Dark chestnut brown, clear. Nice colour. Slight off-white head.
Aroma: Dark fruit, prunes, sweetness.
Taste: Lots of dark fruits, prunes, sweet, warming. Nice!
Bought: Beers of Europe, 330 ml, £2.99
Score: 3.9 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 8/9-2017, BB: 20/9-2017

Cow Water Lakritze Stout

New CH brewery:

Name: Cow Water Lakritze Stout, 6.5%, Switzerland
Appearance: Very dark brown, quite clear. Small, light tan head.
Aroma: Strong liquorice, dark malt, chocolate.
Taste: Strong liquorice, dark malt, roasted. Chocolate. Sweetness. Different and interesting. Not sure it's an "imperial" as they say on the bottle and on their website.
Bought: Bier Arena Murten, 330 ml, CHF 5.90
Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
Info: 8/9-2017, BB: 30/9-2017

Kaiserdom Hefe-Weissbier

Name: Kaiserdom Hefe-Weissbier, 4.7%, Germany
Appearance: Dark golden, slightly hazy. Some fizzy off-white head.
Aroma: Light wheat, light citrus. Bananas.
Taste: Wheat, slight citrus, a bit watery. Slight spices.
Bought: Trade with Grzesiek79 - thanks!, 500 ml
Score: 2.6 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
Info: 8/9-2017, 107/300M, BB: 31/10-2017

Saturday, 2 September 2017

Mükon Rauchbier

New CH brewery:

Name: Mükon Rauchbier, 4.8%, Switzerland
Appearance: Hazy orange golden. Nice amount of creamy white head.
Aroma: Smoke, bacon, roasted.
Taste: Nice smoke character. Some roastedness and dark fruits too.
Bought: Bier Arena Murten, 330 ml, CHF 4.90
Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
Info: 2/9-2017, BB: 2/9-2017

Mikkeller Imperial India Pale Ale Simcoe

Name: Mikkeller Imperial India Pale Ale Simcoe, 8.9%, Denmark
Appearance: Nice orange, hazy. Nice, creamy off-white head.
Aroma: Nice hops, exotic fruits, resins.
Taste: Good hops, light fruits, resins. Nice lingering bitter aftertaste.
Bought: Drinks of the World (Online), 330 ml can, CHF 7.50
Score: 3.7 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 2/9-2017, BB: 15/11-2017

Fortuna Komes Porter Baltycki

New brewery:

Name: Fortuna Komes Porter Baltycki, 9%, Poland
Appearance: Very dark brown, some tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, chocolate, roasted, slight coffee.
Taste: Very dark malt, roasted, slight coffee and dark chocolate. Smooth.
Bought: Trade with Grzesiek79 - thanks!, 500 ml
Score: 4.0 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 16/20)
Info: 2/9-2017, BB: 11/6-2018

Feldschlösschen Weizen (Blanche)

Name: Feldschlösschen Weizen (Blanche), 5.2%, Switzerland
Appearance: Pale yellow golden, quite hazy. Small white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, wheat.
Taste: Good wheat, slight banana and spices. Sweetness. Decent.
Bought: Coop (Switzerland), 500 ml can, CHF 0.00 (Free giveaway)
Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
Info: 2/9-2017, BB: 4/2-2018

Feldschlösschen Hopfen (Houblon)

Name: Feldschlösschen Hopfen (Houblon), 5.3%, Switzerland
Appearance: Light golden, very clear. Good amount of white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, light hops, slight metal.
Taste: Light hops, some fruits and spices, quite sweet. Slight grains. Not bad, though.
Bought: Coop (Switzerland), 500 ml can, CHF 0.00 (Free giveaway)
Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
Info: 2/9-2017, BB: 18/2-2018

Friday, 1 September 2017

Birbant RIS Blended Barrel Aged

New brewery:

Name: Birbant RIS Blended Barrel Aged, 10.5%, Poland
Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Tiny tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, wood, dark fruit, roasted.
Taste: Dark malt, barrel, prunes. Roasted. Nice.
Bought: Trade with Grzesiek79 - thanks!, 330 ml
Score: 3.8 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 1/9-2017, BB: 22/11-2017

Port Brewing Hop 15

Name: Port Brewing Hop 15, 10.0%, United States
Appearance: Orange, slightly hazy. Lots of creamy white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, hops, resins.
Taste: Nice light fruits, light bitterness. Resins. Great balance, very smooth.
Bought: Craft Gallery (Bern), 650 ml, CHF 18.90
Score: 4.1 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 17/20)
Info: 1/9-2017, BB: ??/??-????