Monday 31 December 2018

Beer Goals 2018 - Result

My beer goals for 2018 were as follows (with inline comments):
  • Get from 167 to 179 Ratebeer countries   [Current status: 176]
    • Helped by trades, but didn't quite reach the goal with three more needed. Climbed from 16th place to 14th place, though.
  • Get from 6 to 8 Canadian Provinces   [Current status: 7]
    • Given up on the trade now, but managed to randomly find one new one at least.
  • Get last England County (Hertfordshire) again   [Goal achieved 2018-05-18]
    • Managed to get hold of it via a trade, but lost another County during the year, so will be a goal again next year.
  • Rate a top-50 beer from six of the last 11 styles   [Current status: 12!]
    • This is a difficult one, will be even harder next year.
  • Reduce styles I have tried less than 5 beers from 2 to 0   [Goal achieved 2018-02-01]
    • Managed this one easily early in the year.
  • Reduce styles I have tried less than 10 beers from 4 to 0   [Current status: 3]
    • Still missing four bottles of three styles to get this completed. Hopeful for next year.
  • Reduce styles I have tried less than 15 beers from 28 to 14   [Goal achieved 2018-12-21]
    • Not helped by the introduction of NEIPA (had to get from 9 to 15), but managed this just before Christmas.
  • Get from 1084 to 1200 breweries   [Goal achieved 2018-10-17]
    • Ended up on 1237 breweries, pleased with managing to try 153 new breweries in a year.
  • Get from 345 to 400 Swiss ratings   [Goal achieved 2018-09-01]
    • Ended the year on 431 Swiss ratings, so did well here.
  • Get from 109 to 140 Swiss breweries   [Goal achieved 2018-09-01]
    • Ended the year on 148 Swiss breweries, but it is getting harder and harder to find and buy beers from new Swiss breweries.
Some other minor country related goals:
  • Increase countries with 50+ ratings from 10 to 12   [Goal achieved 2018-10-20]
  • Increase countries with 10+ ratings from 28 to 32   [Current status: 29]
  • Increase countries with 5+ ratings from 39 to 45   [Current status: 43]
  • Increase countries with 2+ ratings from 90 to 95   [Current status: 92]
I only managed one of the four "minor country related goals", but did some good progress on 5+ and 2+ at least.

Prairie / Evil Twin Bible Belt - Barrel Aged

Virtual/Skype tasting with Nordcore!
  • Name: Prairie / Evil Twin Bible Belt - Barrel Aged, 13%, United States
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Tiny head.
  • Aroma: Some dark malt, dark fruits, prunes. Barrel.
  • Taste: Some dark malt, dark chocolate, roasted, sweetness, lots of barrel.
  • Bought: Beergium.com, 355 ml, €11.49
  • Score: 4.0 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 16/20)
  • Info: 31/12-2018, BB: ??/??-????

Lervig Barley Wine 2017 BA Bourbon

Virtual/Skype tasting with Nordcore!
  • Name: Lervig Barley Wine 2017 BA Bourbon, 12.9%, Norway
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, seems clear. Small, dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark ripe fruits, prunes, slight wood barrels.
  • Taste: Dark fruits, prunes, good sweetness. Some barrel.
  • Bought: Boxbeers.com, 330 ml, €11.97
  • Score: 3.9 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 31/12-2018, BB: 30/10-2027

Ego Dis

Virtual/Skype tasting with Nordcore!
  • Name: Ego Dis, 6%, Norway
  • Appearance: Yellow golden, hazy. Lots of frothy head.
  • Aroma: Good amount of fruits, hops, some pale malts.
  • Taste: Light fruits, tropical fruits. Good hops. Quite low bitterness.
  • Bought: Vinmonopolet (Kopervik), 330 ml can, NOK 52.20
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 31/12-2018, BB: 16/7-2019

Sunday 30 December 2018

La Pirata / Laugar Tovarisch Block

  • Name: La Pirata / Laugar Tovarisch Block, 13%, Spain
  • Appearance: Darkest brown, near black. Nice amount of dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted. Prunes. Some coffee.
  • Taste: Dark malt, dark ripe fruits. Roasted, some coffee. Sweetness. Smooth.
  • Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml, CHF 6.30
  • Score: 4.0 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 16/20)
  • Info: 30/12-2018, BB: 30/4-2023

La Nébuleuse / Brew By Numbers 42/1020

  • Name: La Nébuleuse / Brew By Numbers 42/1020, 5.0%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Bright yellow, clear. Small, fizzy head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, faint sourness. Lemons.
  • Taste: Light fruits, some sourness. Lemons. Some light lingering bitterness. Refreshing.
  • Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml can, CHF 3.00
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 30/12-2018, BB: 31/8-2019

Saturday 29 December 2018

La Calavera Blue Blood Fuck You

  • Name: La Calavera Blue Blood Fuck You, 11.8%, Spain
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Some tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, sweetness and coffee.
  • Taste: Dark malt, roasted, caramel sweetness. Some coffee. Good balance.
  • Bought: qoqa.ch, 375 ml, CHF 6.30
  • Score: 3.9 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 29/12-2018, BB: 30/4-2020

Friday 28 December 2018

De Dochter van de Korenaar Charbon

  • Name: De Dochter van de Korenaar Charbon, 7%, Belgium
  • Appearance: Very dark brown. Fizzy, tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, smoke, roasted. Vanilla.
  • Taste: Dark malt, roasted, burnt, smoke. Some vanilla.
  • Bought: Siblings Christmas gift - thanks!, 330 ml
  • Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 28/12-2018, BB: 30/11-2018

3 Fonteinen Oude Geuze (Cuvée Armand & Gaston)

Lambic - Gueuze #13:
  • Name: 3 Fonteinen Oude Geuze (Cuvée Armand & Gaston), 5.5%, Belgium
  • Appearance: Cage and cork. Dark orange, slight haze. Big, off-white head.
  • Aroma: Tart fruits. Funk.
  • Taste: Tart fruits, dry. Funk, lingering sourness. Not for me.
  • Bought: Mikkeller Webshop, 375 ml, DKK 110.00
  • Score: 2.5 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 11/20)
  • Info: 28/12-2018, BB: 26/10-2037

Beavertown Smog Rocket

  • Name: Beavertown Smog Rocket, 5.4%, England
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Some dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, slight smoke.
  • Taste: Roasted, smooth smoke, dark malt. Some burnt bitterness and tar. Pretty good balance.
  • Bought: Siblings Christmas gift - thanks!, 330 ml can
  • Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 28/12-2018, BB: 27/1-2019

Thursday 27 December 2018

Le Traquenard Double IPA

New CH brewery:
  • Name: Le Traquenard Double IPA, 6.7%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Dark brown, hint of red. Huge amount of creamy, tan head.
  • Aroma: Light hops, some dark fruits and toasted.
  • Taste: Good amount of hops, some malt. Some dark fruit. Slight earthiness. Atypical for a DIPA.
  • Bought: Halle aux Boissons (Matran), 330 ml, CHF 4.50
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 27/12-2018, BB: 30/4-2019

Godthaab Moskus (Umímak Bâja)

Greenland #2:
  • Name: Godthaab Moskus (Umímak Bâja), 7.09%, Greenland
  • Appearance: Burnt orange, clear and fizzy. Quite big, creamy off-white head.
  • Aroma: Malt, herbs, faint fruits. Some bitterness.
  • Taste: Medium malt, bread, some sweetness and herbs.
  • Bought: Trade with Cunningham - thanks!, 330 ml
  • Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 27/12-2018, BB: 29/12-2018

Wednesday 26 December 2018

La Calavera / Black Cat Brewery Deadmocracy

New brewery:
  • Name: La Calavera / Black Cat Brewery Deadmocracy, 11.8%, Spain
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Big, dark tan head. Some sediments in bottle.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted. Coffee, some dark chocolate.
  • Taste: Dark malt, roasted, slight burnt. Some coffee and dark chocolate. Very smooth.
  • Bought: qoqa.ch, 375 ml, CHF 6.30
  • Score: 3.9 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 26/12-2018, BB: 31/3-2020

La Nébuleuse / Hoppy People Brut

  • Name: La Nébuleuse / Hoppy People Brut, 7.0%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Yellow, some haze. Lots of bubbles. Some white head.
  • Aroma: Fruits, grapefruit. Light hops.
  • Taste: Lots of light fruits, grapefruit. Nice hops, some pale malt? Pretty nice.
  • Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml can, CHF 3.00
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 26/12-2018, BB: 31/8-2019

Père Porret La Tsalinde

New CH brewery:
  • Name: Père Porret La Tsalinde, 6.1%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Chestnut brown, very slight haze. Nice, creamy light tan head.
  • Aroma: Malt, caramel, toasted. Slight metal.
  • Taste: Malt, caramel sweetness, cake, Christmas spices.
  • Bought: DrMousse.ch, 330 ml, CHF 5.80
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 26/12-2018, BB: 31/8-2020

Tuesday 25 December 2018

Oitava Colina Plantageneta

  • Name: Oitava Colina Plantageneta, 11.5%, Portugal
  • Appearance: Dark orange, some brown. Hazy. Small light tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark, ripe fruits. Sweet. Slight alcohol.
  • Taste: Ripe fruits, dark fruits. Caramel sweetness. Some alcohol.
  • Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml, CHF 6.30
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 25/12-2018, BB: 31/12-2021

La Nébuleuse / Beerbliotek The Titanic Soundtrack

  • Name: La Nébuleuse / Beerbliotek The Titanic Soundtrack, 6.5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Burnt orange, slight haze. Quite big off-white head.
  • Aroma: Quite a bit of fruits, grapefruit, some hops.
  • Taste: Good hops, some good fruits. Lingering, light bitterness.
  • Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml can, CHF 3.00
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 25/12-2018, BB: 31/7-2019

Monday 24 December 2018

Goose Island Bourbon County Stout 2014

Re-rated this fantastic beer - added to the 2016-rating.

Amager / Surly Todd - The Axe Man

  • Name: Amager / Surly Todd - The Axe Man, 6.5%, Denmark
  • Appearance: Pale orange, slight haze. Fizzy. Good amount of white head.
  • Aroma: Grapefruit, light fruits. Nice, smooth hops.
  • Taste: Good fruits, grapefruit. Good hops, nice lingering bitterness.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Basel), 330 ml, CHF 6.90
  • Score: 3.7 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 24/12-2018, BB: 30/4-2019

Sunday 23 December 2018

Rinkuškiai Microhistory Beer - Pupsy the Great

New brewery, Lithuania #3:
  • Name: Rinkuškiai Microhistory Beer - Pupsy the Great, 4.2%, Lithuania
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, clear. Small, tan head.
  • Aroma: Malt, toasted. Caramel sweetness.
  • Taste: Malt, caramel sweetness. Toffee. Way too sweet.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Basel), 330 ml, CHF 5.10
  • Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 23/12-2018, BB: 28/5-2019

Arriaca Imperial Russian Stout

New brewery:
  • Name: Arriaca Imperial Russian Stout, 10.1%, Spain
  • Appearance: Very dark brown. Small, tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted. A bit burnt. Some chocolate. Some alcohol.
  • Taste: Dark malt, nicely roasted. Dark chocolate. Bitter, though.
  • Bought: Trade with teddybeer - thanks!, 330 ml
  • Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 23/12-2018, BB: 15/2-2028

Timmermans Tradition Faro Lambic

Lambic - Faro #8:
  • Name: Timmermans Tradition Faro Lambic, 4%, Belgium
  • Appearance: Cage and cork. Medium brown, red hue. Clear and fizzy. Small, off-white head.
  • Aroma: Sweet, apples, honey? Very faint funkiness.
  • Taste: Sweet, some light caramel. Apples, quite a bit. Very low tartness, hence I quite like it.
  • Bought: Trade with tderoeck - thanks!, 375 ml
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 23/12-2018, BB: 15/6-2019

Saturday 22 December 2018

Laugar Basatia

  • Name: Laugar Basatia, 8.0%, Spain
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Tiny, tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, sweetness, coffee.
  • Taste: Dark malt, roasted, caramel sweetness, coffee, dark chocolate. Some dark fruits. Smooth.
  • Bought: Trade with teddybeer - thanks!, 330 ml
  • Score: 4.0 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 16/20)
  • Info: 22/12-2018, BB: 31/7-2022

De Cam Oude Lambiek

Lambic - Unblended #9, new brewery:
  • Name: De Cam Oude Lambiek, 5.0%, Belgium
  • Appearance: Cage and cork. 2016 vintage or bottled in 2016? Orange golden, very hazy. Good amount of creamy off-white head.
  • Aroma: Tart, funk, basement.
  • Taste: Very tart, funk basement. Sour aftertaste. Pearls for swine?
  • Bought: boxbeers.com, 750 ml, €17.35
  • Score: 2.3 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 9/20)
  • Info: 22/12-2018, BB: 31/12-2036

Friday 21 December 2018

CRAK NEIPA

New brewery:
  • Name: CRAK NEIPA, 6.5%, Italy
  • Appearance: Very hazy yellow. Small, off-white head.
  • Aroma: Fruits, tropical fruits. Some hops.
  • Taste: Lots of fruits, tropical, some good hops. Low bitterness. Nice.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Basel), 400 ml can, CHF 7.50
  • Score: 3.7 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 21/12-2018, BB: 25/3-2019

8 Wired Hippy Berliner

Berliner Weisse #15:
  • Name: 8 Wired Hippy Berliner, 4.0%, New Zealand
  • Appearance: Light yellow, slight haze. Fizzy, good amount of creamy, off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, lemon. Some wheat and sourness.
  • Taste: Good wheat, slight sourness, but not too much. Light fruits, some lemon. Refreshing.
  • Bought: boxbeers.com, 330 ml, €4.57
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 21/12-2018, BB: 6/7-2019

Wednesday 19 December 2018

Abbaye du Cateau / De Molen "A" Armagnac Barrel Aged Stout

New brewery:
  • Name: Abbaye du Cateau / De Molen "A" Armagnac Barrel Aged Stout, 10.3%, France
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, small tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted and burnt. Some Armagnac and tartness.
  • Taste: Dark malt, Armagnac, roasted. Some tart dark fruits.
  • Bought: Garosch, 330 ml, CHF 5.90
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 19/12-2018, BB: 31/1-2028

Tuesday 18 December 2018

Officina della Birra Kremlin

  • Name: Officina della Birra Kremlin, 9%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Some dark tan, creamy head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted. Some coffee.
  • Taste: Dark malt, roasted, coffee. Dark chocolate. Smooth. Good balance, nice surprise.
  • Bought: Garosch, 330 ml, CHF 3.90
  • Score: 3.9 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 18/12-2018, BB: 30/11-2019

Monday 17 December 2018

Kees American Barley Wine

  • Name: Kees American Barley Wine, 11.5%, Netherlands
  • Appearance: Dark brown, some dark red. Small, tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark, ripe fruits. Some alcohol.
  • Taste: Dark fruits, ripe fruits, prunes, malt. Sweet. Warming, some alcohol.
  • Bought: Bierrevier (Basel), 330 ml, CHF 5.70
  • Score: 3.8 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 17/12-2018, BB: 31/7-2022

Saturday 15 December 2018

Brussels Beer Project Dark Sister

New brewery:
  • Name: Brussels Beer Project Dark Sister, 6.66%, Belgium
  • Appearance: Really dark brown, almost black. Quite big, tan head.
  • Aroma: Fruits, dark malt, roasted, some hops.
  • Taste: Fruits, dark malt, some chocolate. Also hops. Slight tartness. A bit strange.
  • Bought: MrBeer.ch, 330 ml, CHF 3.10
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 15/12-2018, BB: 4/9-2019

Ridgeway Foreign Export Stout

  • Name: Ridgeway Foreign Export Stout, 8/0%, England
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Small, tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, toasted, some chocolate.
  • Taste: Dark malt, roasted, dark chocolate. Some sweetness. Decent.
  • Bought: Trade with BeardedAvenger - thanks!, 500 ml
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 15/12-2018, BB: 17/2-2020

Kitchen Brew / Braukollektiv NEIPA

New England IPA #15:
  • Name: Kitchen Brew / Braukollektiv NEIPA, 5.6%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Light orange, some golden. Quite hazy. Nice amount of off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, grapefruit, some hops.
  • Taste: Lots of fruit. Orange, grapefruit. Nice mild bitterness. Smooth.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Basel), 330 ml, CHF 5.80
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 15/12-2018, BB: 31/3-2019

Thursday 13 December 2018

Harviestoun Ola Dubh (16 Year Old)

  • Name: Harviestoun Ola Dubh (16 Year Old), 8%, Scotland
  • Appearance: Bottle 08845, bottled Feb 2017. Very dark brown, near black. Some dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, wood, barrel.
  • Taste: Dark malt, roasted, slight tar, barrel, wood. Warming. Slight smoke? Nice.
  • Bought: Bierrevier (Basel), 330 ml, CHF 7.00
  • Score: 3.9 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 16/20)
  • Info: 13/12-2018, BB: 31/3-2020

Wednesday 12 December 2018

Mikkeller NYC Powder Pitcher

New brewery:
  • Name: Mikkeller NYC Powder Pitcher, 8%, United States
  • Appearance: Canned 26/9-2018. Hazy orange, good amount of creamy, white head.
  • Aroma: Nice fruits, grapefruit. Some hops.
  • Taste: Good hops, nice laidback bitterness. Good fruits. Some sweetness.
  • Bought: Mikkeller CPH Airport, 473 ml can, DKK 80.00
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 12/12-2018, BB: ??/??-????

Saturday 8 December 2018

Shangri-La Black Yak

China #5:
  • Name: Shangri-La Black Yak, 5.4%, China
  • Appearance: Dark brown, seems clear. Some tan head.
  • Aroma: Malt, vegetables. Some caramel.
  • Taste: Malt, herbs, some chocolate and sweetness. Weird, and I wouldn’t say a porter.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Basel), 330 ml, CHF 4.00
  • Score: 2.7 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
  • Info: 8/12-2018, BB: 7/2-2019

NordSud 18⁰ Rasberry IPA

New CH brewery:
  • Name: NordSud 18⁰ Rasberry IPA, 5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Light brown, slight red. Big, light pink head.
  • Aroma: Raspberry, light fruits. Very light hops.
  • Taste: Raspberry, very faint tartness. Low bitterness and low IPA factor. Not bad, though.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Basel), 330 ml, CHF 6.20
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 8/12-2018, BB: 31/12-2018

Friday 7 December 2018

Tiersteiner Rotbier

New CH brewery:
  • Name: Tiersteiner Rotbier, 5.4%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Dark brown, some red. Nice amount of light tan head.
  • Aroma: Malt, earthiness. Some red fruits.
  • Taste: Some malt, fruits and berries. Some sweetness.
  • Bought: Basel Christmas Market, 330 ml, CHF 5.00
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 7/12-2018, BB: ??/??-????

Shangri-La Tibetan Pale Ale

China #4, new brewery:
  • Name: Shangri-La Tibetan Pale Ale, 5.4%, China
  • Appearance: Orange golden, slight haze. Small, off-white head.
  • Aroma: Grains, herbs. Some sweetness.
  • Taste: Grains, herbs. Some pine. Pretty sweet.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Basel), 330 ml, CHF 4.00
  • Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
  • Info: 7/12-2018, BB: 7/2-2019

Saturday 1 December 2018

Tanker Manipulation

  • Name: Tanker Manipulation, 12.5%, Estonia
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, slight haze.
  • Aroma: Malt, ripe dark fruits. Sweet.
  • Taste: Dark malt. Fruity, sweetness. Pastry. A bit harsh. A bit disappointing.
  • Bought: Bierrevier (Basel), 100 ml generous sample, CHF 3.25
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 1/12-2018

Tanker / Post Scriptum Pastel Paradise

New brewery:
  • Name: Tanker / Post Scriptum Pastel Paradise, 6.8%, Estonia
  • Appearance: Light orange golden, slight haze. Some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Mostly fruits. Sweetness.
  • Taste: Fruits, slight caramel sweetness, herbs, cake, dessert. Just ok.
  • Bought: Bierrevier (Basel), 100 ml generous sample, CHF 3.25
  • Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
  • Info: 1/12-2018

Ægir Big Mug

  • Name: Ægir Big Mug, 7.1%, Norway
  • Appearance: Light orange, slight haze. Slim white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, some coffee notes.
  • Taste: Fruits, then coffee, quite herbal. Vegetables. Low bitterness. Very confusing.
  • Bought: Bierrevier (Basel), 100 ml generous sample, CHF 3.25
  • Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 1/12-2018

Garage Virtue Signal

New England IPA #14:
  • Name: Garage Virtue Signal, 6.2%, Spain
  • Appearance: Yellow, very hazy. Some white head.
  • Aroma: Grapefruit, light fruits. Some light hops.
  • Taste: Light fruits, grapefruit. Nice low-key bitterness. Quite smooth.
  • Bought: Bierrevier (Basel), 100 ml generous sample, CHF 3.25
  • Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 1/12-2018

Friday 30 November 2018

NovaBirra Big Mama Stout (Cocoa Nibs)

New brewery:
  • Name: NovaBirra Big Mama Stout (Cocoa Nibs), 8%, Belgium
  • Appearance: Very dark brown. Some tan head.
  • Aroma: Roasted, dark malt. 
  • Taste: Dark malt, roasted, some chocolate. Milky. Decent, but not smooth.
  • Bought: MrBeer.ch, 330 ml, CHF 3.40
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 30/11-2018, BB: 5/1-2022

Biere du Lac Jardin a Houblon

New CH brewery:
  • Name: Biere du Lac Jardin a Houblon, 5.7%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Bottled 14/9-2017. Orange golden, huge off-white head. Hazy, lots of sediments.
  • Aroma: Some fruits, light hops.
  • Taste: Light fruits, hint of butterscotch. Some faint hops. Too old?
  • Bought: DrMousse.ch, 330 ml, CHF 5.95
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 30/11-2018, BB: 14/9-2019

Saturday 24 November 2018

Struise Black Albert

  • Name: Struise Black Albert, 13%, Belgium
  • Appearance: 2016 vintage, bottled 21/4-2017. Near-black dark brown, with a huge dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, burnt, roasted. Some dark fruits. Some sweetness.
  • Taste: Dark malt, roasted, burnt. Some dark ripe fruits, slight alcohol. Sweet.
  • Bought: Beergium, 330 ml, €4.99
  • Score: 4.0 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 16/20)
  • Info: 24/11-2018, BB: ??/??-????

Fierce Melba Scream

  • Name: Fierce Melba Scream, 6.7%, Scotland
  • Appearance: Light orange, hazy. Big, creamy off-white head.
  • Aroma: Lots of fruit. Tropical and peaches.
  • Taste: Very fruity, peach. A bit too sweet. Some pale malts.
  • Bought: boxbeers.com, 330 ml can, €4.71
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 24/11-2018, BB: 26/4-2019

Friday 23 November 2018

Triporteur Total Loss

New brewery, Belgium #250:
  • Name: Triporteur Total Loss, 7.7%, Belgium
  • Appearance: Very dark brown. Nice, creamy tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted. Clear hops and bitterness.
  • Taste: Dark malt, roasted, still nice hops and bitterness. Good balance.
  • Bought: MrBeer.ch, 330 ml, CHF 3.30
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 23/11-2018, BB: 21/6-2019

Darkwolf Surf Nicaragua

New CH brewery:
  • Name: Darkwolf Surf Nicaragua, 5.6%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Overflowed when opening, and continued to overflow until half of it was gone. Poured a glass and the bottle was still overflowing with just a quarter of the beer left in it. How’s that even possible? Under the huge off-white head, some hazy orange golden beer.
  • Aroma: Nice fruits, tropical. Some light hops and sprinkles of malt.
  • Taste: Light fruits, some light malt and good hops. Some nice lingering bitterness.
  • Bought: Garosch, 500 ml, CHF 5.90
  • Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 1/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 23/11-2018, BB: 30/4-2019

Thursday 22 November 2018

AleSmith Old Numbskull

  • Name: AleSmith Old Numbskull, 11.0%, United States
  • Appearance: Hazy light brown, small off-white head.
  • Aroma: Sweet, over-ripe fruits, some alcohol.
  • Taste: Sweet, ripe fruits. Slight alcohol.
  • Bought: Shared by Julien C - thanks!, 750 ml
  • Score: 3.7 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 22/11-2018, BB: ??/??-????

Saturday 17 November 2018

Viven Porter

New brewery:
  • Name: Viven Porter, 7.0%, Belgium
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Good amount of creamy, tan head.
  • Aroma: Roasted, dark malt. Light smoke.
  • Taste: Dark malt, roasted, nice smoke. Some sweetness. Nice and smooth.
  • Bought: MrBeer.ch, 330 ml, CHF 2.75
  • Score: 3.8 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 17/11-2018, BB: 1/6-2019

Garage Silver Peel

Berliner Weisse #14, new brewery:
  • Name: Garage Silver Peel, 5.2%, Spain
  • Appearance: Bright red, clear. Light pink fizzy head.
  • Aroma: Strong red fruits, very slight tartness.
  • Taste: Red fruits, raspberries. Tart, but sweetness follows. Some malty aftertaste?
  • Bought: boxbeers.com, 440 ml can, €6.05
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 17/11-2018, BB: 27/4-2019

Friday 16 November 2018

Lehe / Vasileostrovskaya Ravnodenstvie

New brewery:
  • Name: Lehe / Vasileostrovskaya Ravnodenstvie, 11.0%, Estonia
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Some dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Quite roasted, dark malt.
  • Taste: Dark malt, roasted, warming. Some sweetness and dark chocolate. 
  • Bought: Trade with Mart - thanks!, 330 ml
  • Score: 4.0 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 16/20)
  • Info: 16/11-2018, BB: 8/11-2019

Fierce / Amundsen Orange Scream

  • Name: Fierce / Amundsen Orange Scream, 7.0%, Scotland
  • Appearance: Light orange, quite hazy. Huge amount of creamy, off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, orange, some vanilla.
  • Taste: Big fruits, orange, some sweetness. Slight vanilla. Quite nice.
  • Bought: boxbeers.com, 330 ml can, €4.71
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 16/11-2018, BB: 12/4-2019

Saturday 10 November 2018

Mikkeller George!

  • Name: Mikkeller George!, 12%, Denmark
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Nice, dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted. A lot of coffee, some dark chocolate.
  • Taste: Dark malt, lots of coffee. Some dark chocolate, slight sweetness. Nice and smooth.
  • Bought: Mikkeller CPH Airport, 330 ml, DKK 73.00
  • Score: 4.1 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 17/20)
  • Info: 10/11-2018, BB: 9/8-2028

BFM Saison Surette

  • Name: BFM Saison Surette, 6%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Pale orange golden, quite hazy. Big, creamy white head.
  • Aroma: Tart fruits, some light fruits. Wood.
  • Taste: Tart fruits, light fruits. Some barrel. More sour/wild ale than saison.
  • Bought: Coop (Switzerland), 375 ml, CHF 5.90
  • Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
  • Info: 10/11-2018, BB: 31/12-2020

Friday 9 November 2018

Höss Alms Hüttenzauber

  • Name: Höss Alms Hüttenzauber, 7.7%, Germany
  • Appearance: Dark brown, slight haze. Some light tan head.
  • Aroma: Some malt, caramel sweetness.
  • Taste: Malt, lots of caramel sweetness, nutty. Maybe too much sweetness.
  • Bought: BierSouvenir (Füssen), 330 ml, €6.90
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 9/11-2018, BB: 23/2-2019

La Pirata Black Block

  • Name: La Pirata Black Block, 11.2%, Spain
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Small, dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted. Leather? Prunes.
  • Taste: Dark malt, roasted, some dark chocolate. Decent, but lacks something.
  • Bought: Trade with teddybeer - thanks!, 330 ml
  • Score: 3.7 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 9/11-2018, BB: 31/3-2023

Tartaruga Sunny Baia

New brewery:
  • Name: Tartaruga Sunny Baia, 4.5%, Belgium
  • Appearance: Golden, slightly hazy. Big amount of creamy, off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruit, some hops.
  • Taste: Light fruits, good hops, slight pine. Nice, but low bitterness.
  • Bought: MrBeer.ch, 330 ml, CHF 3.20
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 9/11-2018, BB: 19/10-2019

Monday 5 November 2018

St. Louis Premium Faro

Lambic - Faro #7:
  • Name: St. Louis Premium Faro, 3.2%, Belgium
  • Appearance: Medium-to-dark brown, clear. Tiny head.
  • Aroma: Sweet malts, toasted. Basement.
  • Taste: Wow, that is sweet. Quite fruity, slight tang. Expected much worse.
  • Bought: Trade with tderoeck - big thanks!, 100 ml sample
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 5/11-2018, BB: 30/11-2009(!)

Tilquin Faro

Lambic - Faro #6, new brewery:
  • Name: Tilquin Faro, 4.8%, Belgium
  • Appearance: Light orange brown, quite hazy. Almost no head.
  • Aroma: Tart fruits, nevertheless some sweetness.
  • Taste: Tart fruits, some bread, dank, sweetness. But not as sweet as other Faros.
  • Bought: Trade with tderoeck - thanks!, 100 ml sample
  • Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
  • Info: 5/11-2018, BB: ??/??-????

Seybrew Festive Lager

Seychelles #2:
  • Name: Seybrew Festive Lager, 5.8%, Seychelles
  • Appearance: Light golden, clear. Small, fizzy head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, pale malt. Grains.
  • Taste: Pale malt, grains, slight sweetness. Watery, but not bad.
  • Bought: Trade with tderoeck - thanks!, 100 ml sample
  • Score: 2.4 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 10/20)
  • Info: 5/11-2018, BB: 26/2-2018

1770 LTD Pilsner Beer

Ratebeer country #176:
  • Name: 1770 LTD Pilsner Beer, 4.3%, Seychelles
  • Appearance: Golden, slightly hazy. Small head.
  • Aroma: Vegetables, some off fruits.
  • Taste: Some light malt, some fruits. Dusty. Watery.
  • Bought: Trade with tderoeck - thanks!, 100 ml sample
  • Score: 1.7 (Aroma 3/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 4/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 6/20)
  • Info: 5/11-2018

Saturday 3 November 2018

Anderson's Hannibal

New brewery:
  • Name: Anderson's Hannibal, 9.5%, Estonia
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Small, tan head.
  • Aroma: Very dark malt, roasted, coffee.
  • Taste: Heavily roasted, dark malt, some coffee. Still smooth.
  • Bought: Trade with Mart - thanks!, 330 ml
  • Score: 3.8 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 3/11-2018, BB: 27/6-2019

Beachwood Blendery Chaos is a Friend of Mine

Lambic - Unblended #8, new brewery:
  • Name: Beachwood Blendery Chaos is a Friend of Mine, 6.0%, United States
  • Appearance: 2017 release. Light orange, hazy. Slow over-flower. Lots of off-white head.
  • Aroma: Tart fruits, citrus. Barn.
  • Taste: Quite tart fruit, dry. Funk. Refreshing, at least.
  • Bought: Beergium, 500 ml, €18.49
  • Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 3/11-2018, BB: ??/??-????

Friday 2 November 2018

Borg Garún Icelandic Stout Nr. 19

  • Name: Borg Garún Icelandic Stout Nr. 19, 11.5%, Iceland
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Some dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, some dark fruits. Smelly feet?
  • Taste: Dark malt, roasted, dark fruits. Not the smoothest.
  • Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml, CHF 4.00
  • Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 2/11-2018, BB: ??/??-2029

Mikkeller San Diego Borderline Ethereal

  • Name: Mikkeller San Diego Borderline Ethereal, 5.4%, United States
  • Appearance: Light orange golden, slight haze. Big amount of creamy, off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, citrus, yeast. Spices.
  • Taste: Light fruits, spices, yeast. Quite nice.
  • Bought: Mikkeller CPH Airport, 473 ml can, DKK 70.00
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 2/11-2018, BB: ??/??-????

Wednesday 31 October 2018

Pühaste Dekadents

New brewery:
  • Name: Pühaste Dekadents, 11.2%, Estonia
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, some dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, coffee, some dark fruits.
  • Taste: Dark malt, roasted, some coffee. Ripe prunes. Warming.
  • Bought: Trade with Mart - thanks!, 330 ml
  • Score: 3.9 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 31/10-2018, BB: 11/12-2019

Saturday 27 October 2018

Laugar / Mad Brewing Coffee Brain

  • Name: Laugar / Mad Brewing Coffee Brain, 4.3%, Spain
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Tiny tan head.
  • Aroma: Strong coffee, roasted.
  • Taste: Coffee, roasted, dark malt. Mostly coffee, though. Good for the ABV.
  • Bought: Trade with teddybeer - thanks!, 330 ml
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 27/10-2018, BB: 31/1-2019

Cismontane Citizen California Lager

California Common #13, new brewery:
  • Name: Cismontane Citizen California Lager, 6%, United States
  • Appearance: Slightly hazy orange, fizzy. Some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light ripe fruits, floral, slight malt.
  • Taste: Some malt, some sweetness. Some fruits. Dry end.
  • Bought: Beergium, 500 ml, €4.54
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 27/10-2018, BB: ??/??-????

Friday 26 October 2018

Guineu / La Quince Vanilla Black Velvet

New brewery:
  • Name: Guineu / La Quince Vanilla Black Velvet, 9.5%, Spain
  • Appearance: 2017 edition. Very dark brown, near black. Small, tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, some vanilla, some dark fruits.
  • Taste: Dark malt, roasted, coffee, vanilla, some prunes, quite smooth. Slight alcohol.
  • Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml, CHF 4.83
  • Score: 3.8 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 26/10-2018, BB: 30/11-2023

Entlebucher Bier 61

New CH brewery:
  • Name: Entlebucher Bier 61, 5.2%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Clear golden, small fizzy off-white head.
  • Aroma: Pale malts, some grains.
  • Taste: Cheap malt, light sweetness. Very low bitterness. A bit watery.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Luzern), 330 ml, CHF 3.90
  • Score: 2.5 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 9/20)
  • Info: 26/10-2018, BB: 16/1-2019

Saturday 20 October 2018

Mariahilfer Schwarze Madonna Stout

New brewery:
  • Name: Mariahilfer Schwarze Madonna Stout, 5.5%, Germany
  • Appearance: Flip-top bottle. Dark brown, seems clear. Some light tan head.
  • Aroma: Malt, toasted, some sweetness.
  • Taste: Malt, roasted, milky, quite sweet. Thin, not great.
  • Bought: BierSouvenir (Füssen), 500 ml, €3.40
  • Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
  • Info: 20/10-2018, BB: 6/1-2019

Omnipollo Bianca Mango Lassi Gose 6%

Grodziskie/Gose/Lichtenhainer top-50, Sweden #50:
  • Name: Omnipollo Bianca Mango Lassi Gose 6%, 6%, Sweden
  • Appearance: Pale yellow, clear. Hazy later. Fizzy. Tiny head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, mango, slight tartness.
  • Taste: Good light fruits, mango. Slight salt, some tartness. Nice and refreshing.
  • Bought: boxbeers.com, 330 ml, €8.88
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 20/10-2018, BB: 1/1-2019

Friday 19 October 2018

Bøgedal Nr. 0575 Julespecial

New brewery:
  • Name: Bøgedal Nr. 0575 Julespecial, 7.0%, Denmark
  • Appearance: Tapped 14/6-2017. Dark brown, murky. Small, fizzy, tan head.
  • Aroma: Medium malt, toasted, spices.
  • Taste: Medium malt, spices, fruits, caramel sweetness.
  • Bought: Torvehallerne (Copenhagen), 375 ml, DKK 65.00
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 19/10-2018, BB: 31/5-2020

Mikkeller Monks Elixir [Monks Brew]

  • Name: Mikkeller Monks Elixir [Monks Brew], 10%, Denmark
  • Appearance: Dark brown, huge amount of tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, milk chocolate, some sweetness.
  • Taste: Dark malt, dark fruits, very sweet, caramel, toasted, Belgian yeast.
  • Bought: Mikkeller & Friends Bottle Shop (Copenhagen), 330 ml, DKK 41.00
  • Score: 3.8 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 19/10-2018, BB: 20/6-2024

The Bruery So Happens It's Tuesday

  • Name: The Bruery So Happens It's Tuesday, 14.6%, United States
  • Appearance: Near-black brown. Some dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, dark fruits, prunes, sweetness. Lightly roasted.
  • Taste: Dark malt, prunes, roasted, warming. Slight alcohol.
  • Bought: Taphouse (Copenhagen), 100 ml tap, ~DKK 25.00
  • Score: 3.9 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 19/10-2018

Logsdon Grain Out

New brewery:
  • Name: Logsdon Grain Out, 6.7%, United States
  • Appearance: Orange, with some golden. Quite clear. Some white head.
  • Aroma: Barn, horse blanket. Tart fruits.
  • Taste: Light tartness, light fruits. Then strong barn and horse blanket. Not really my thing.
  • Bought: Taphouse (Copenhagen), 100 ml tap, ~DKK 25.00
  • Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
  • Info: 19/10-2018

Flying Couch Hazed And Infused

New England IPA #13, new brewery:
  • Name: Flying Couch Hazed And Infused, 6.2%, Denmark
  • Appearance: Very hazy yellow golden, some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, tropical fruits, some good hops.
  • Taste: Very fruity, exotic fruits, good hops, some pine. Slightly dry. Low bitterness.
  • Bought: Taphouse (Copenhagen), 100 ml tap, ~DKK 25.00
  • Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 19/10-2018

AleSmith Speedway Stout - Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee

  • Name: AleSmith Speedway Stout - Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee, 12%, United States
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Nice, dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, dark chocolate, coffee.
  • Taste: Very dark malt, roasted, coffee. Strong, almost harsh. Slight alcohol.
  • Bought: Taphouse (Copenhagen), 100 ml tap, ~DKK 33.00
  • Score: 4.0 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 16/20)
  • Info: 19/10-2018

The Kernel Biere de Saison (Mandarina Bavaria)

New brewery:
  • Name: The Kernel Biere de Saison (Mandarina Bavaria), 5.4%, England
  • Appearance: Medium golden, very clear. Tiny off-white head.
  • Aroma: Tart fruits, light fruits, barn.
  • Taste: Quite tart fruits, light fruits, citrus, barn, horse.
  • Bought: Taphouse (Copenhagen), 100 ml tap, ~DKK 33.00
  • Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
  • Info: 19/10-2018

Tiny Rebel New Number Who Dis?

  • Name: Tiny Rebel New Number Who Dis?, 4%, Wales
  • Appearance: Pale golden, clear. Small off-white head.
  • Aroma: Tart fruits, lemon.
  • Taste: Tart fruits, lemon, some wheat, dry. Lingering fruitiness.
  • Bought: Taphouse (Copenhagen), 100 ml tap, ~DKK 33.00
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 19/10-2018

Ayinger Urweisse

Top rated Dunkelweizen on Ratebeer:
  • Name: Ayinger Urweisse, 5.8%, Germany
  • Appearance: Murky orange brown, small off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light wheat, banana, light fruits. Some sweetness.
  • Taste: Nice wheat, light fruits, banana. Some caramel sweetness.
  • Bought: Taphouse (Copenhagen), 250 ml tap, DKK 40.00
  • Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 19/10-2018

Thursday 18 October 2018

Prairie Bomb! Deconstructed: Coffee

  • Name: Prairie Bomb! Deconstructed: Coffee, 11.8%, United States
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Good amount of dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, heavily roasted, coffee.
  • Taste: Very dark malt, roasted, coffee, sweetness. Nice and smooth.
  • Bought: Mikkeller & Friends Bottle Shop (Copenhagen), 355 ml, DKK 90.00
  • Score: 4.1 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 17/20)
  • Info: 18/10-2018, BB: ??/??-????

Brewpub København Cole Porter

  • Name: Brewpub København Cole Porter, 5.2%, Denmark
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Small head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, basement.
  • Taste: Dark malt, roasted, slight coffee. Quite smooth.
  • Bought: BrewPub København, 100 ml sample, DKK 19.20
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 18/10-2018

Brewpub København Geronimo Indian Pale Ale

  • Name: Brewpub København Geronimo Indian Pale Ale, 6.2%, Denmark
  • Appearance: Dark golden, slightly hazy. Some light tan head.
  • Aroma: Light hops, herbs. Some light fruits.
  • Taste: Good amount of hops, herbs, a bit of fruit. Lingering bitterness. Not “clean”.
  • Bought: BrewPub København, 100 ml sample, DKK 19.20
  • Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 18/10-2018

Brewpub København Texas Flood

  • Name: Brewpub København Texas Flood, 5.5%, Denmark
  • Appearance: Medium golden, slight haze. Some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, light hops. Hint of citrus.
  • Taste: Fruits, light bitterness. Very light malt. Pine.
  • Bought: BrewPub København, 100 ml sample, DKK 19.20
  • Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 18/10-2018

Brewpub København Copenhagen Lager

  • Name: Brewpub København Copenhagen Lager, 5%, Denmark
  • Appearance: Clear golden, small off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, light malt.
  • Taste: Lots of fruits, some malt, sweet. Late light bitterness.
  • Bought: BrewPub København, 100 ml sample, DKK 19.20
  • Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
  • Info: 18/10-2018

Brewpub København VesterWeisse

New brewery:
  • Name: Brewpub København VesterWeisse, 4.9%, Denmark
  • Appearance: Hazy light golden, some white head.
  • Aroma: Light wheat, slight funk. Light fruits and spices.
  • Taste: Light wheat, light fruits. A bit watery.
  • Bought: BrewPub København, 100 ml sample, DKK 19.20
  • Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
  • Info: 18/10-2018

Mikkeller Nuclear Hop Assault

  • Name: Mikkeller Nuclear Hop Assault, 8%, Denmark
  • Appearance: Golden orange, slightly hazy. Some, creamy off-white head.
  • Aroma: Nice hops, resins, pine. Some light fruits.
  • Taste: Good hops, resins, some fruits. Hint of sweetness. Good.
  • Bought: Mikkeller & Friends Bottle Shop (Copenhagen), 330 ml, DKK 46.00
  • Score: 3.8 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 18/10-2018, BB: 14/2-2020

Wednesday 17 October 2018

Mikkeller Stedsegrøn

  • Name: Mikkeller Stedsegrøn, 3.5%, Denmark
  • Appearance: Hazy yellow golden, small white head.
  • Aroma: Citrus, light fruits. Slight hops.
  • Taste: Light hops, citrus, grass. Some bitterness.
  • Bought: Mikkeller & Friends Bottle Shop (Copenhagen), 330 ml, DKK 39.00
  • Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
  • Info: 17/10-2018, BB: 27/6-2019

Untitled Art / Hailstorm Waffle Stout

Brewery #1200 (2018 goal reached!):
  • Name: Untitled Art / Hailstorm Waffle Stout, 12%, United States
  • Appearance: From bottle, very dark brown.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, sweet, maple syrup, waffle.
  • Taste: Dark malt, sweet, maple syrup, waffle indeed.
  • Bought: Mikkeller & Friends Bottle Shop (Copenhagen), 355 ml, DKK 56.00
  • Score: 3.7 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 17/10-2018, BB: ??/??-????

Tuesday 16 October 2018

Ørbæk H.C. Andersen [Cap Horn]

  • Name: Ørbæk H.C. Andersen [Cap Horn], 4.8%, Denmark
  • Appearance: Dark brown, mostly clear. Some light tan head.
  • Aroma: Medium malt, caramel sweetness.
  • Taste: Good malt, caramel sweetness. Nutty, toasted.
  • Bought: Cap Horn (Copenhagen), 330 ml, DKK 55.00
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 16/10-2018, BB: ??/??-????

Monday 15 October 2018

Mikkeller I Don't Have a Red Shrimp

  • Name: Mikkeller I Don't Have a Red Shrimp, 4.6%, Denmark
  • Appearance: Hazy, yellow golden. Big white head.
  • Aroma: Light malt, light hops. Yeast?
  • Taste: Light malt, good hops. Nice bitterness. Light fruits.
  • Bought: Irma (Copenhagen), 330 ml can, DKK ??.??
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 15/10-2018, BB: 17/1-2019

Braunstein De 5 Gaarde Didrik Strong Pale Ale

New brewery, English Strong Ale #50:
  • Name: Braunstein De 5 Gaarde Didrik Strong Pale Ale, 7.5%, Denmark
  • Appearance: Dark orange golden, clear. Some fizzy, white head.
  • Aroma: Malt, caramel sweetness.
  • Taste: Medium malt, caramel sweetness, toasted, cheap.
  • Bought: Irma (Copenhagen), 500 ml, DKK ??.??
  • Score: 2.4 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 9/20)
  • Info: 15/10-2018, BB: 25/4-2019

Herslev Økologisk India Dark Ale

New brewery:
  • Name: Herslev Økologisk India Dark Ale , 6.2%, Denmark
  • Appearance: Batch 1420. Very dark brown, near black. Some tan head.
  • Aroma: Medium malt, some fruits. Light roasted. Caramel sweetness.
  • Taste: Dark malt, roasted, slight burnt. Very low bitterness. By the taste, I would have never guessed it was a dark IPA.
  • Bought: Irma (Copenhagen), 500 ml, DKK ??.??
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 15/10-2018, BB: 8/11-2018

Sunday 14 October 2018

Mikkeller Hair In The Mailbox

  • Name: Mikkeller Hair In The Mailbox, 6.3%, Denmark
  • Appearance: Light golden, slightly hazy. Good amount of white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, tropical fruits. Some light hops.
  • Taste: Light fruits, tropical fruits. Some good bitterness.
  • Bought: Irma (Copenhagen), 330 ml can, DKK ??.??
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 14/10-2018, BB: 16/1-2019

Theodor Schiøtz Anarkist New England IPA

New England IPA #12, new brewery:
  • Name: Theodor Schiøtz Anarkist New England IPA, 5.4%, Denmark
  • Appearance: Pale orange golden, hazy. Small, fizzy white head.
  • Aroma: Lots of fruits, mango? Low hops.
  • Taste: Quite a lot of fruit, exotic fruits, some hops. Low bitterness.
  • Bought: Irma (Copenhagen), 500 ml, DKK ??.??
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 14/10-2018, BB: 18/7-2019

Refsvindinge Sorte Får [Djævle Bryg]

  • Name: Refsvindinge Sorte Får [Djævle Bryg], 8.5%, Denmark
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, some tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, toasted, caramel.
  • Taste: Dark malt, sweetness, burnt sugar.
  • Bought: Copenhagen Zoo, 330 ml, DKK 40.00
  • Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
  • Info: 14/10-2018, BB: 31/7-2019

Saturday 13 October 2018

Nørrebro New York Lager (Økologisk)

  • Name: Nørrebro New York Lager (Økologisk), 5.2%, Denmark
  • Appearance: Orange golden, hazy. Some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light malt, light hops. Standard.
  • Taste: Light malt, light hops. Some sweetness? Also citrus?
  • Bought: Irma (Copenhagen), 330 ml can, DKK ??.??
  • Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 13/10-2018, BB: 20/6-2019
Accidentally had it again a few days later on tap:
  • Name: Nørrebro New York Lager (Økologisk), 5.2%, Denmark
  • Appearance: Hazy orange, some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light hops, some fruits. Pale malts.
  • Taste: Light fruits, light hops and medium malt. Quite nice.
  • Bought: Den Blå Planet (Copenhagen), 440 ml tap, DKK 50.00
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 19/10-2018

Skands Porter

New brewery:
  • Name: Skands Porter, 7.2%, Denmark
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, seems hazy. Some dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, dark chocolate.
  • Taste: Dark malt, roasted, coffee and chocolate. Decent, but lacking.
  • Bought: Irma (Copenhagen), 500 ml, DKK ??.??
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 13/10-2018, BB: 17/9-2019

Refsvindinge AZ Ale No.16

New brewery:
  • Name: Refsvindinge AZ Ale No.16, 5.7%, Denmark
  • Appearance: Dark brown, some red. Clear. Tiny head.
  • Aroma: Medium malt, caramel sweetness.
  • Taste: Medium malt, caramel sweetness. Light spices.
  • Bought: Irma (Copenhagen), 500 ml, DKK ??.??
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 13/10-2018, BB: 23/1-2020

Friday 12 October 2018

La Pirata Lab Nº 009 Barley Wine

New brewery:
  • Name: La Pirata Lab Nº 009 Barley Wine, 13.5%, Spain
  • Appearance: Dark amber, slight haze? Some fizzy, tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark fruits, raisins, some sweetness.
  • Taste: Dark fruits, caramel sweetness, slight alcohol. Warming.
  • Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml, CHF 4.83
  • Score: 3.8 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 12/10-2018, BB: 31/12-2022

Sunday 7 October 2018

Amundsen Ink & Dagger

  • Name: Amundsen Ink & Dagger, 6.5%, Norway
  • Appearance: Light orange, hazy. Good amount of white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, citrus, some light hops.
  • Taste: Some hops, lots of fruits. Good balance.
  • Bought: Vinmonopolet Karmøy, 330 ml can, NOK 40.20
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 7/10-2018, BB: 17/9-2019

Nøisom Corvus (10.2 %)

New brewery:
  • Name: Nøisom Corvus (10.2 %), 10.2%, Norway
  • Appearance: Brewed 19/3-2015. Very dark brown, small dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, dark ripe fruits. Roasted.
  • Taste: Dark malt, liquorice, heavily roasted. Warming. Quite smooth.
  • Bought: Vinmonopolet (online), 330 ml, NOK 77.90
  • Score: 3.8 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 7/10-2018, BB: ??/??-????

Rena Mountain Ale 5.5%

New brewery:
  • Name: Rena Mountain Ale 5.5%, 5.5%, Norway
  • Appearance: Orange golden, slightly hazy. Small off-white head.
  • Aroma: Some light fruits, light hops.
  • Taste: Light hops, some fruits. A bit harsh.
  • Bought: Vinmonopolet (online), 330 ml, NOK 39.90
  • Score: 2.6 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
  • Info: 7/10-2018, BB: 12/5-2019

Saturday 6 October 2018

Grünerløkka Løkka Barleywine

New brewery:
  • Name: Grünerløkka Løkka Barleywine, 10%, Norway
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Small, dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark, ripe fruits, sweet.
  • Taste: Dark, ripe fruits, sweet. Warming. Slight alcohol.
  • Bought: Vinmonopolet (online), 330 ml, NOK 68.20
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 6/10-2018, BB: 11/7-2019

HaandBryggeriet / 7 Fjell / Amundsen / Austmann Haandkvartett

Abbey Quadrupel #15:
  • Name: HaandBryggeriet / 7 Fjell / Amundsen / Austmann Haandkvartett, 8.5%, Norway
  • Appearance: Dark brown, clear. Tiny head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, caramel sweetness. Dark, ripe fruits.
  • Taste: Dark malt, caramel sweetness. Dark, ripe fruits.
  • Bought: Vinmonopolet (online), 330 ml, NOK 66.70
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 6/10-2018, BB: ??/??-????

Skudenes Chief Scotch Ale Wee Heavy [1st Officer]

  • Name: Skudenes Chief Scotch Ale Wee Heavy [1st Officer], 7%, Norway
  • Appearance: Dark brown, clear. Small, light tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, caramel, some dark fruits. Wood?
  • Taste: Dark malt, toasted. Some caramel sweetness. Slight barrel?
  • Bought: Vinmonopolet Karmøy, 330 ml, NOK 57.60
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 6/10-2018, BB: 8/6-2019

Nøgne Ø / Weihenstephan Bernstein

Weizenbock #15:
  • Name: Nøgne Ø / Weihenstephan Bernstein, 6.5%, Norway
  • Appearance: Medium brown, slightly hazy. Tiny head.
  • Aroma: Light wheat, banana and light fruits, some caramel sweetness.
  • Taste: Wheat, caramel sweetness, ripe fruits. Some banana.
  • Bought: Vinmonopolet (online), 330 ml, NOK 44.90
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 6/10-2018, BB: 4/10-2019

Ekangersmuget Holigong!

New brewery:
  • Name: Ekangersmuget Holigong!, 6.0%, Norway
  • Appearance: Hazy golden, peach. Some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Some light fruits, some bitterness.
  • Taste: Quite harsh bitterness. Some light fruits. Pine. Not great.
  • Bought: Vinmonopolet (online), 330 ml, NOK 54.90
  • Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
  • Info: 6/10-2018, BB: ??/??-????

Friday 5 October 2018

Aja Sundland Kveik

  • Name: Aja Sundland Kveik, 6%, Norway
  • Appearance: Light golden, clear. Good amount of off-white head.
  • Aroma: Slight sour, tart fruits, some smoke.
  • Taste: Slight sourness, quite a bit of smoke. Interesting.
  • Bought: Vinmonopolet (online), 330 ml, NOK 48.90
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 5/10-2018, BB: 30/4-2020

Sagene India Pale Ale 1.0

New brewery:
  • Name: Sagene India Pale Ale 1.0, 6.5%, Norway
  • Appearance: Orange golden, clear. Some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, caramel, some hops.
  • Taste: Light malt, some hops, caramel sweetness. Not exciting.
  • Bought: Vinmonopolet (online), 330 ml, NOK 59.00
  • Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 5/10-2018, BB: 21/6-2019

Aja Weizenbock

New brewery, Weizenbock #14:
  • Name: Aja Weizenbock, 7.5%, Norway
  • Appearance: Dark brown, mostly clear. Some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Wheat, some ripe fruits, light malt?
  • Taste: Wheat, dark ripe fruits, sweet. Good, but not great.
  • Bought: Vinmonopolet (online), 330 ml, NOK 49.30
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 5/10-2018, BB: 30/6-2020

Harstad Beksvart IPA

New brewery:
  • Name: Harstad Beksvart IPA, 7%, Norway
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Good amount of light tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted.
  • Taste: Dark malt, roasted, some hops but not too much. Lacks a bit of bitterness.
  • Bought: Vinmonopolet (online), 500 ml, NOK 73.00
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 5/10-2018, BB: 4/2-2019

Oslo Brewing Company India Pale Ale

New brewery:
  • Name: Oslo Brewing Company India Pale Ale, 6.2%, Norway
  • Appearance: Light golden, clear. Small, white head.
  • Aroma: Fruits, light hops. Floral?
  • Taste: Light fruits, hops, grass? Pretty standard.
  • Bought: Vinmonopolet (online), 330 ml, NOK 55.90
  • Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 5/10-2018, BB: 21/2-2019

Ægir Lynchburg Natt

  • Name: Ægir Lynchburg Natt, 10.0%, Norway
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Small, dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, some prunes.
  • Taste: Dark malt, roasted, some dark fruits, good barrel. Warming.
  • Bought: Vinmonopolet (online), 330 ml, NOK 89.90
  • Score: 3.9 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 5/10-2018, BB: 30/6-2027

Amundsen Apocalyptic Thunder Juice

New England IPA #11:
  • Name: Amundsen Apocalyptic Thunder Juice, 6.5%, Norway
  • Appearance: Hazy yellow. Very small head.
  • Aroma: Lots of fruit, citrus. Mot much hops.
  • Taste: Lots of fruits, citrus, low bitterness.
  • Bought: Vinmonopolet (online), 330 ml can, NOK 53.90
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 5/10-2018, BB: 23/7-2019

Amundsen Hopbliminal Messages

New England IPA #10, new brewery:
  • Name: Amundsen Hopbliminal Messages, 5.3%, Norway
  • Appearance: Very hazy yellow, some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, exotic fruits, tropical. Very light hops.
  • Taste: Lots of light fruits, exotic fruits, light hops. Smooth.
  • Bought: Vinmonopolet (online), 330 ml can, NOK 48.90
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 5/10-2018, BB: 24/7-2019

Thursday 4 October 2018

Nøgne Ø # 500 Imperial India Pale Ale (Batch 500) (re-rate)

Re-rated this one - added to the 2014-rating.

Nøgne Ø New World Hoppy Lager

  • Name: Nøgne Ø New World Hoppy Lager, 4.5%, Norway
  • Appearance: Light orange golden, hazy. Some fizzy, off-white head.
  • Aroma: Slightly herbal, light fruits, citrus, nice hops.
  • Taste: Good light fruits, some hops, exotic fruits. Herbs.
  • Bought: OSL Tax Free (Oslo), 330 ml can, NOK 19.00
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 4/10-2018, BB: 10/5-2019

Svalbard Spitsbergen Pale Ale

  • Name: Svalbard Spitsbergen Pale Ale, 4.7%, Norway
  • Appearance: Dark golden, clear. Nice amount of off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light malt, grass, light hops and fruits.
  • Taste: Light malt, some hops. Light, lingering bitterness. Slight grass.
  • Bought: Norwegian flight GVA-OSL, 330 ml can, NOK 65.00
  • Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 4/10-2018, BB: 19/7-2019

Saturday 29 September 2018

Oppigårds Double Winter Ale

  • Name: Oppigårds Double Winter Ale, 10%, Sweden
  • Appearance: Dark brown, small light tan head.
  • Aroma: Ripe fruits, some medium malts.
  • Taste: Sweet, ripe fruits. Slight alcohol, warming.
  • Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml, CHF 4.83
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 29/9-2018, BB: 31/10-2019

AleSmith San Diego Pale Ale .394

  • Name: AleSmith San Diego Pale Ale .394, 6.0%, United States
  • Appearance: Orange golden, slight haze. Nice amount of off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, light hops. Pine.
  • Taste: Light hops, some fruits and pine. Very slight butterscotch? Quite smooth.
  • Bought: qoqa.ch, 355 ml, CHF 4.40
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 29/9-2018, BB: ??/??-????

Friday 28 September 2018

Eastside Fumo Lento

New brewery:
  • Name: Eastside Fumo Lento, 7.5%, Italy
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Tiny head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, light smoke.
  • Taste: Dark malt. Some light smoke, light coffee.
  • Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml, CHF 4.83
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 28/9-2018, BB: 31/12-2020

Outcast Neon Nightmare

New Canadian province, Alberta (7/13):
  • Name: Outcast Neon Nightmare, 7.8%, Canada
  • Appearance: Yellow golden, very hazy. Good amount of off-white head.
  • Aroma: Citrus, lots of orange, some nice hops. 
  • Taste: Nice hops, some pine, light fruits, citrus. Pretty smooth.
  • Bought: Beergium, 473 ml can, €7.99
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 28/9-2018, BB: ??/??-????

Saturday 22 September 2018

AleSmith Nut Brown English-Style Ale

  • Name: AleSmith Nut Brown English-Style Ale, 5.0%, United States
  • Appearance: Dark malt, some light tan head.
  • Aroma: Medium malt, toasted, caramel sweetness.
  • Taste: Medium malt, toasted, nutty, some caramel sweetness.
  • Bought: qoqa.ch, 355 ml, CHF 4.40
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 22/9-2018, BB: ??/??-????

Storm&Anchor Vanilla Sky

  • Name: Storm&Anchor Vanilla Sky, 8.4%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Pale orange, slight haze. Good amount of off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light hops, some light fruits, exotic fruits. Some vanilla.
  • Taste: Light fruits, smooth hops. Light pine. Some vanilla. Nice lingering bitterness.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 6.50
  • Score: 3.7 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 22/9-2018, BB: 28/2-2019

Friday 21 September 2018

Mikkeller San Diego Beer Geek Brunch

New brewery:
  • Name: Mikkeller San Diego Beer Geek Brunch, 10.9%, United States
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Minimal head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, dark chocolate, roasted. Some coffee.
  • Taste: Very dark malt, roasted, some coffee and dark chocolate. Warming, smooth.
  • Bought: Mikkeller Webshop, 355 ml can, DKK 50.00
  • Score: 4.0 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 16/20)
  • Info: 21/9-2018, BB: ??/??-????

Hoppy People 24/7 Session IPA

  • Name: Hoppy People 24/7 Session IPA, 3.6%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Light golden orange. Slightly hazy. Huge amount of off-white head.
  • Aroma: Exotic fruits, citrus, some hops. 
  • Taste: Good hops, light fruits, good lasting bitterness. A bit thin, but good for the ABV.
  • Bought: Halle aux Boissons (Matran), 330 ml, CHF ?.??
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 21/9-2018, BB: 30/11-2018

Saturday 15 September 2018

AleSmith Lil Devil

  • Name: AleSmith Lil Devil, 5.75%, United States
  • Appearance: Light orange golden, some haze. Small, fizzy head.
  • Aroma: Good, light fruits. Belgian yeast.
  • Taste: Belgian yeast, quite a bit of fruits. Spices.
  • Bought: qoqa.ch, 355 ml, CHF 4.40
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 15/9-2018, BB: ??/??-????

Sottobisio Red

  • Name: Sottobisio Red, 6.7%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Dark red-ish brown. Some light tan head.
  • Aroma: Medium malt, toasted. Sight red fruits.
  • Taste: Malt, toasted. Some red fruits. Ends bitter.
  • Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml, CHF 4.83
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 15/9-2018, BB: 31/1-2019

Friday 14 September 2018

Basqueland Coco Chango

  • Name: Basqueland Coco Chango, 9.5%, Spain
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Seems clear. Small, very dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, coconut. Some sweetness.
  • Taste: Dark malt, roasted. Yes, coconut. Some coffee and dark chocolate. Smooth.
  • Bought: boxbeers.com, 330 ml, €5.25
  • Score: 3.8 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
  • Info: 14/9-2018, BB: 31/3-2020?

AleSmith Spezial Pils

  • Name: AleSmith Spezial Pils, 4.9%, United States
  • Appearance: Pale yellow, some haze. Some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Pale malt, light hops. Slight vegetables.
  • Taste: Pale malt, light hops. Light fruits. Slight grains. Dry.
  • Bought: qoqa.ch, 355 ml can, CHF 4.40
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 14/9-2018, BB: ??/??-????

Saturday 8 September 2018

Schönramer Imperial Stout

Imperial Stout #100, new brewery:
  • Name: Schönramer Imperial Stout, 9.5%, Germany
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Small, tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, some coffee. Roasted.
  • Taste: Dark malt, roasted, dry, some coffee/chocolate notes.
  • Bought: Wittich, 330 ml, CHF 3.00
  • Score: 3.8 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 8/9-2018, BB: 12/7-2032

Soorser Bier soo.echt

New CH brewery:
  • Name: Soorser Bier soo.echt, 5.0%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Yellow golden, mostly clear. Huge amount of creamy, white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, light metal. Some pale malts.
  • Taste: Light fruits, some pale malts. Slight metal.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Luzern), 330 ml, CHF 3.80
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 8/9-2018, BB: 31/12-2018

Friday 7 September 2018

Schneider Weisse Tap X Mein Nelson Sauvin

Weizenbock #13:
  • Name: Schneider Weisse Tap X Mein Nelson Sauvin, 7.3%, Germany
  • Appearance: 2017 edition. Orange, quite hazy. Some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, some hops and wheat.
  • Taste: Some light fruits, wheat, some hops in there.
  • Bought: Wittich, 375 ml, CHF 6.90
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 7/9-2018, BB: 3/4-2022

Störtebeker Scotch Ale [Whisky-Bier]

  • Name: Störtebeker Scotch Ale [Whisky-Bier], 9.0%, Germany
  • Appearance: Orange golden, clear. Small off-white head.
  • Aroma: Sweet malt, light smokiness. Slight wood.
  • Taste: Quite sweet, medium malt, light smokiness. Not bad, but a bit too sweet.
  • Bought: Wittich, 500 ml, CHF 3.20
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 7/9-2018, BB: 26/4-2020

Saturday 1 September 2018

Brasserie des Celtes Giraffe Cherry

  • Name: Brasserie des Celtes Giraffe Cherry, 6.8%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Dark brown, hint of red. Small light tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark fruits, cherry. Light malt.
  • Taste: Dark fruits, lots of cherry. Some malt.
  • Bought: Shared by Narcis at Fribourg Beer Festival - thanks!, 330 ml
  • Score: 2.7 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
  • Info: 1/9-2018

Brasserie des Celtes Addax

  • Name: Brasserie des Celtes Addax, 6%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Dark brown, lots of creamy light tan head.
  • Aroma: Medium malt, quite roasted.
  • Taste: Dark malt, burnt, slight smoke. Not much hops nor bitterness. They call it a "Smoked IPA", but I don't get the IPA element in it.
  • Bought: Shared by Vidor at Fribourg Beer Festival - thanks!, 330 ml
  • Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
  • Info: 1/9-2018

CôteWest Californication

  • Name: CôteWest Californication, 6.8%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Light golden, some white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, citrus, lots of hops.
  • Taste: Lots of hops, fruits, grapefruit, buttery. Some pine. Good balance.
  • Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 300 ml tap, CHF 5.00
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 1/9-2018

Brasserie du Chauve La Peanuts

Cream Ale #12:
  • Name: Brasserie du Chauve La Peanuts, 4.5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Golden, hazy, some white head.
  • Aroma: Fruits, slight herbs, cereals.
  • Taste: Fruits, some hops, some cereals. Easy-drinking.
  • Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 300 ml tap, CHF 5.00
  • Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 1/9-2018

Freiburger Biermanufaktur Bière d'été

  • Name: Freiburger Biermanufaktur Bière d'été, 5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Pale golden, clear. Some white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, slight tartness.
  • Taste: Tart fruits, some hops and hint of light malt? Not very nice.
  • Bought: Shared by Vidor at Fribourg Beer Festival - thanks!, 300 ml tap
  • Score: 2.5 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 9/20)
  • Info: 1/9-2018

Freiburger Biermanufaktur No Longer Porter

  • Name: Freiburger Biermanufaktur No Longer Porter, 6.5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, some tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, quite roasted.
  • Taste: Dark malt, roasted. Well rounded. Nice and smooth.
  • Bought: Shared by Vidor at Fribourg Beer Festival - thanks!, 300 ml tap
  • Score: 3.7 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 1/9-2018

Brasserie des Celtes Puma

  • Name: Brasserie des Celtes Puma, 4.6%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Dark brown, some dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted.
  • Taste: Dark malt, roasted. Some coffee notes. Quite smooth.
  • Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 330 ml, CHF 5.00
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 1/9-2018

Brasserie des Celtes Impala

New CH brewery, Switzerland brewery #140 (2018 goal reached!):
  • Name: Brasserie des Celtes Impala, 6%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Dark golden, lots of white head.
  • Aroma: Citrus fruits, some good hops.
  • Taste: Nice hops, some fruits. Good bitterness. Pretty good balance.
  • Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 330 ml, CHF 5.00
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 1/9-2018

Brasserie du Dzô Tintébin

  • Name: Brasserie du Dzô Tintébin, 5.0%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Dark brown, hint of red. Some white head.
  • Aroma: Ripe fruits, light malt.
  • Taste: Medium malt, some dark fruits. Slight tartness?
  • Bought: Shared by Vidor at Fribourg Beer Festival - thanks!, 300 ml tap
  • Score: 2.7 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
  • Info: 1/9-2018

Brasserie du Dzô Rupite

  • Name: Brasserie du Dzô Rupite, 4.7%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Pale yellow, some white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, some lemon, slight wheat.
  • Taste: Light fruits, wheat, some funkiness. Not great.
  • Bought: Shared by Vidor at Fribourg Beer Festival - thanks!, 300 ml tap
  • Score: 2.6 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
  • Info: 1/9-2018

Brasserie du Dzô Cramine

  • Name: Brasserie du Dzô Cramine, 5.0%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Some tan head.
  • Aroma: Medium to dark malt, slightly roasted.
  • Taste: Dark malt, burnt, roasted. Some off-notes, unfortunately.
  • Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 300 ml tap, CHF 5.00
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 1/9-2018

Brasserie du Dzô Batoille

New CH brewery:
  • Name: Brasserie du Dzô Batoille, 5.8%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Dark golden, slight haze. Nice white head.
  • Aroma: Quite nice fruits, some hops.
  • Taste: Nice hops, light fruits. Nice bitterness.
  • Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 300 ml tap, CHF 5.00
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 1/9-2018

Extra-Muros IPrAz Diablats

New CH brewery:
  • Name: Extra-Muros IPrAz Diablats, 6.66%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Murky dark golden, floaty bits, enormous creamy off-white head. Over-carbonated.
  • Aroma: Some hops, metal. Rotten fruits.
  • Taste: Good amount of hops, some alcohol, actually. Some fruits. Not refined.
  • Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 330 ml, CHF 5.00
  • Score: 2.6 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
  • Info: 1/9-2018, BB: ??/??-????

la Mécanique des Fluides Matchmaker

  • Name: la Mécanique des Fluides Matchmaker, 6%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Dark golden, slight haze. Good amount of creamy, off-white head.
  • Aroma: Slight tartness, light fruits, some hops.
  • Taste: Some hops, faint tartness, light fruits. Slight basement.
  • Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 150 ml tap, CHF 3.00
  • Score: 2.6 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
  • Info: 1/9-2018

la Mécanique des Fluides / CôteWest Berry Wit

Switzerland #400 (2018 goal reached!):
  • Name: la Mécanique des Fluides / CôteWest Berry Wit, 4.2%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Peach golden. Small white head.
  • Aroma: Good amount of berries, slight wheat.
  • Taste: Wow, lots of berries. Slight tartness, wheat.
  • Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 150 ml tap, CHF 3.00
  • Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
  • Info: 1/9-2018

la Mécanique des Fluides Little Sour In The Moon

Berliner Weisse #13:
  • Name: la Mécanique des Fluides Little Sour In The Moon, 3.5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Pale yellow, fizzy. Very small head.
  • Aroma: Tart, wheat. Slight lemon and vanilla.
  • Taste: Tart/Sour. Light wheat, lemon, lingering tartness, but quite mild. Some vanilla.
  • Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 150 ml tap, CHF 2.50
  • Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 1/9-2018

la Mécanique des Fluides Mosaic Of Love

New CH brewery:
  • Name: la Mécanique des Fluides Mosaic Of Love, 4.3%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Orange golden, mostly clear. Small head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, clean hops.
  • Taste: Nice hops, light fruits. Nice, lingering bitterness.
  • Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 150 ml tap, CHF 2.50
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 1/9-2018

Friday 31 August 2018

Basqueland Alvin

  • Name: Basqueland Alvin, 10.5%, Spain
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, close to black. Nice, dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, coffee, roasted. Some vanilla.
  • Taste: Very dark malt, roasted, nice coffee notes and vanilla. Enjoyable!
  • Bought: Trade with teddybeer - thanks!, 330 ml
  • Score: 3.9 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 31/8-2018, BB: ??/??-????

Brasse-Mortier la Noiraude Imperial Stout

New CH brewery:
  • Name: Brasse-Mortier la Noiraude Imperial Stout, 7.5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Good amount of tan head.
  • Aroma: Some dark malt. Burnt, but not in a nice way.
  • Taste: Dark malt, medicinal. Off flavours. Something must have gone wrong.
  • Bought: MrBeer.ch, 330 ml, CHF 4.80
  • Score: 1.5 (Aroma 3/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 3/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 5/20)
  • Info: 31/8-2018, BB: 9/12-2018

Cerbère La Succube

New CH brewery:
  • Name: Cerbère La Succube, 5.5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Dark amber, clear. Some tan head.
  • Aroma: Ripe fruits, some light malt. Very little hops.
  • Taste: Ripe fruits, some light malt. Low bitterness, a bit flat. IPA, really?
  • Bought: DrMousse.ch, 330 ml, CHF 5.10
  • Score: 2.7 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
  • Info: 31/8-2018, BB: 31/12-2018

Saturday 25 August 2018

Põhjala Cellar Series - Mel Gibson

Scottish Ale #10 (again*):
  • Name: Põhjala Cellar Series - Mel Gibson, 12.2%, Estonia
  • Appearance: Very dark brown. Minimal head.
  • Aroma: Dark fruits. Roasted, slight barrel. Vinous.
  • Taste: Dark fruits, some alcohol, vinous. Dark malt, wood, light barrel. Warming.
  • Bought: Wittich, 330 ml, CHF 12.00
  • Score: 3.8 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 25/8-2018, BB: 16/1-2020
* Since one of the Norwegian ones had its style changed on Ratebeer

BrauStation Sursee Schnellzug

New CH brewery:
  • Name: BrauStation Sursee Schnellzug, 5.6%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Pale yellow, hazy. Good amount of of creamy white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, pale malt, light hops.
  • Taste: Light malt, some light hops. Light fruits. Smooth.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Luzern), 330 ml, CHF 3.90
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 25/8-2018, BB: 4/12-2018

Friday 24 August 2018

Störtebeker Nordik Porter

Eisbock #10:
  • Name: Störtebeker Nordik Porter, 9.1%, Germany
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Some dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark fruits, malt, sweetness. Some chocolate.
  • Taste: Dark ripe fruits, sweetness, malt, some chocolate. Hides alcohol very well.
  • Bought: Wittich, 330 ml, CHF 4.20
  • Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 24/8-2018, BB: 12/9-2019

Hopfengut No. 20 Sud Eins

New brewery:
  • Name: Hopfengut No. 20 Sud Eins, 5.9%, Germany
  • Appearance: Dark orange golden, hazy. Huge amount of creamy off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light hops, metallic. Light fruits.
  • Taste: Light fruits, exotic fruits, clear hops. Slight maltiness. Lingering bitterness.
  • Bought: BierSouvenir (Füssen), 330 ml, €8.95
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 24/8-2018, BB: 22/10-2018

Sunday 19 August 2018

Voss Kveika Rugøl

New brewery:
  • Name: Voss Kveika Rugøl, 7%, Norway
  • Appearance: Dark amber, slightly hazy. Some light tan head.
  • Aroma: Malt, forest, medium fruits. Farm.
  • Taste: Malt, forest, juniper. Farm. Interesting. Some herbs.
  • Bought: Vinmonopolet (Metro), 330 ml, NOK 60.30
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 19/8-2018, BB: 8/3-2020

Austmann Cocoa Crimson

Norway #150:
  • Name: Austmann Cocoa Crimson, 7.5%, Norway
  • Appearance: Very dark brown. Clear. Good, tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, caramel sweetness. Dark chocolate.
  • Taste: Dark malt, roasted, caramel sweetness. Chocolate and cocoa.
  • Bought: OSL Tax Free (Oslo), 330 ml, NOK ??.??
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 19/8-2018, BB: ??/??-????

Saturday 18 August 2018

Graff Red Head Red Ale

  • Name: Graff Red Head Red Ale, 6.0%, Norway
  • Appearance: Dark brown, hint of red. Good amount of light tan head.
  • Aroma: Light malt, red fruits.
  • Taste: Medium malt, earthy. Red fruits.
  • Bought: The Edge (Tromsø), 330 ml, NOK 120.00
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 18/8-2018, BB: 31/1-2019

Graff Dead Cat Double IPA

  • Name: Graff Dead Cat Double IPA, 8.0%, Norway
  • Appearance: Hazy golden, small white head.
  • Aroma: Nice hops, good fruits. Grapefruit and other fruits.
  • Taste: Clean hops, lots of nice fruits. Smooth.
  • Bought: The Edge (Tromsø), 330 ml, NOK 125.00
  • Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 18/8-2018, BB: 28/2-2019

Graff Reformator

  • Name: Graff Reformator, 8.8%, Norway
  • Appearance: 2017 version. Dark brown, near black. Some tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, quite roasted.
  • Taste: Dark malt, nicely roasted. Sweetness. Slight alcohol.
  • Bought: The Edge (Tromsø), 330 ml, NOK 130.00
  • Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 18/8-2018, BB: ??/??-????

Cervisiam S'Morbidly Obese

Rating #2600, new brewery:
  • Name: Cervisiam S'Morbidly Obese, 10%, Norway
  • Appearance: Very dark brown. Small dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, coffee, vanilla, roasted.
  • Taste: Dark malt, dark chocolate, coffee, pastry, vanilla. Nice dessert.
  • Bought: Cafe Sånn (Tromsø), 100 ml draft, NOK 41.80
  • Score: 3.8 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 18/8-2018

HaandBryggeriet Follow The Bubbles

  • Name: HaandBryggeriet Follow The Bubbles, 7.2%, Norway
  • Appearance: Orange golden, clear. Small white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, very light hops.
  • Taste: Nice fruits, exotic fruits. Some lingering bitterness.
  • Bought: Cafe Sånn (Tromsø), 100 ml draft, NOK 41.80
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 18/8-2018

HaandBryggeriet Sitron IPA

  • Name: HaandBryggeriet Sitron IPA, 4.5%, Norway
  • Appearance: Pale yellow golden, hazy. Small white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, citrus. But mostly lemon. Some light hops.
  • Taste: Fruits, but again mostly lemon. Not much hops. Low bitterness and a bit one-dimensional.
  • Bought: Cafe Sånn (Tromsø), 100 ml draft, NOK 41.80
  • Score: 2.6 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
  • Info: 18/8-2018

Mack American Pale Ale 6.5%

  • Name: Mack American Pale Ale 6.5%, 6.5%, Norway
  • Appearance: Dark golden, clear. Small off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light malt, some caramel. Slight fruits.
  • Taste: Medium malt, some caramel. Very low bitterness.
  • Bought: Cafe Sånn (Tromsø), 100 ml draft, NOK 41.80
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 18/8-2018

Graff Prank the Frank

  • Name: Graff Prank the Frank, 6.7%, Norway
  • Appearance: Hazy light orange. Quite small off-white head.
  • Aroma: Lots of fruits, grapefruit, exotic fruits. Low hops.
  • Taste: Lots of fruits, actually lots and lots. Low bitterness. Grapefruit and exotic fruits. Smooth. Did I mention it was fruity?
  • Bought: Cafe Sånn (Tromsø), 100 ml draft, NOK 41.80
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 18/8-2018

Graff Notorious

New brewery:
  • Name: Graff Notorious, 5.5%, Norway
  • Appearance: Murky yellow, hazy. Juice, quite flat.
  • Aroma: Lots of fruits, exotic fruits. Slight light hops.
  • Taste: Good light hops, good amount for fruit/grapefruit. Lingering bitterness. Smooth.
  • Bought: Free sample at Cafe Sånn (Tromsø), 100 ml draft, NOK 0.00
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 18/8-2018

Mack Mikrobryggeri IPA on Tour

  • Name: Mack Mikrobryggeri IPA on Tour, 4.7%, Norway
  • Appearance: Orange golden. Some white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits. some hops.
  • Taste: Some light fruits. Slight hops, but quite low bitterness.
  • Bought: Skirri (Tromsø), 500 ml draft, NOK ??.??
  • Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
  • Info: 18/8-2018

Friday 17 August 2018

Hunsfos Hunsfest Øl

  • Name: Hunsfos Hunsfest Øl, 4.6%, Norway
  • Appearance: Pale golden, straw. Very slightly hazy. Some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Pale malts, light fruits. Grass.
  • Taste: Pale malt, grass. Light fruits.
  • Bought: Trade with Cunningham - thanks!, 330 ml
  • Score: 2.5 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 9/20)
  • Info: 17/8-2018, BB: 7/6-20??

7 Fjell Fløien IPA

  • Name: 7 Fjell Fløien IPA, 6.9%, Norway
  • Appearance: Burnt golden orange, slight cloudy. Small, white head.
  • Aroma: Good fruits, some citrus, some hops.
  • Taste: Good amount of hops, light fruits, resins.
  • Bought: OSL Tax Free (Oslo), 330 ml, NOK ??.??
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 17/8-2018, BB: ??/??-????

Rise Premium India Pale Ale Økologisk

New brewery:
  • Name: Rise Premium India Pale Ale Økologisk, 5%, Denmark
  • Appearance: Light golden, clear. Small white head.
  • Aroma: Citrus, grains, light hops.
  • Taste: Grains, light hops and citrus. Very low bitterness.
  • Bought: Courtesy of GSM - thanks!, 500 ml
  • Score: 2.7 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
  • Info: 17/8-2018, BB: 20/9-2018

Godthaab Eric the Red

Ratebeer country #175 (regaining Greenland), Traditional Ale #15:
  • Name: Godthaab Eric the Red, 5.09%, Greenland
  • Appearance: Medium brown, hint of red. Slightly hazy.
  • Aroma: Roasted, medium malt. Caramel.
  • Taste: Dark malt, slightly roasted. Caramel sweetness.
  • Bought: Trade with Cunningham - thanks!, 330 ml
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 17/8-2018, BB: 25/1-2019

Thursday 16 August 2018

Horten Aye Aye (4.7%)

New brewery:
  • Name: Horten Aye Aye (4.7%), 4.7%, Norway
  • Appearance: Dark golden, slight hazy. Small white head. Lots of sediments stuck to inside of bottle.
  • Aroma: Strong fruit, grapefruit. Good hops.
  • Taste: More grapefruit, pine, some hops.
  • Bought: Trade with Cunningham - thanks!, 330 ml
  • Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
  • Info: 16/8-2018, BB: 1/6-2019

Lindesnes Pils

  • Name: Lindesnes Pils, 4.7%, Norway
  • Appearance: Opened with a huge fizz. Golden, hazy. Huge amount of white head.
  • Aroma: Light malt, vegetables. Some fruits.
  • Taste: Light malt, light hops. Some grains. Partly unpleasant. Not great.
  • Bought: Trade with Cunningham - thanks, 250 ml sample
  • Score: 2.1 (Aroma 4/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 4/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 9/20)
  • Info: 16/8-2018, BB: 31/7-2018

Scandza Sør

  • Name: Scandza Sør, 4.7%, Norway
  • Appearance: Very pale golden, small white head.
  • Aroma: Some grains. Pale malts, hay.
  • Taste: Grains, watery. Very pale malts, hay.
  • Bought: Courtesy of GSM - thanks, 330 ml
  • Score: 2.1 (Aroma 4/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 4/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 9/20)
  • Info: 16/8-2018, BB: 25/6-2019

Ørbæk Skovsgård Spelt Saison

New brewery:
  • Name: Ørbæk Skovsgård Spelt Saison, 4.5%, Denmark
  • Appearance: Pale yellow, quite hazy. Small, white head.
  • Aroma: Fruits, exotic fruits, pale malts.
  • Taste: Lots of fruit, pale malts and some yeast.
  • Bought: Courtesy of GSM - thanks!, 500 ml
  • Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 16/8-2018, BB: ??/??-????

Wednesday 15 August 2018

Oedipus Panty

New brewery:
  • Name: Oedipus Panty, 6%, Netherlands
  • Appearance: Dark brown, small dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted. Some dark chocolate?
  • Taste: Quite roasted, dark malt. Some dark fruits? Smooth.
  • Bought: Wittich, 330 ml, CHF 3.60
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 15/8-2018, BB: 17/8-2019

Kabinet SuperNova

Serbia #5, new brewery:
  • Name: Kabinet SuperNova, 6.8%, Serbia
  • Appearance: Orange golden, quite hazy. Huge amount of creamy, off-white head.
  • Aroma: Good amount of hops, some fruits. Resins.
  • Taste: Clean hops, resins. Light fruits. Some caramel sweetness.
  • Bought: Wittich, 330 ml, CHF 4.70
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 15/8-2018, BB: 24/7-2019

Sunday 12 August 2018

Struise Pannepot Grand Reserva

  • Name: Struise Pannepot Grand Reserva, 10.1%, Belgium
  • Appearance: Bottling date, 25/2-2016. Dark brown, clear. Tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark fruits, vinous. Some wood/barrel.
  • Taste: Dark ripe fruits, molasses, wood/barrel. Sweetness. Nice.
  • Bought: boxbeers.com, 375 ml, €11.97
  • Score: 3.9 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 12/8-2018, BB: ??/??-????

Rogue Mocha Porter

  • Name: Rogue Mocha Porter, 5.3%, United States
  • Appearance: Dark brown, slightly hazy. Some light tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, slightly roasted, dark fruits.
  • Taste: Dark malt, roasted, some light coffee. Easy drinking.
  • Bought: Shared by Nordcore in Innsbruck - thanks!, 355 ml
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 12/8-2018, BB: ??/??-????

Fürst Wallerstein Landsknecht Dunkel Naturtrüb [Dunkles Kellerbier]

New brewery:
  • Name: Fürst Wallerstein Landsknecht Dunkel Naturtrüb [Dunkles Kellerbier], 5.2%, Germany
  • Appearance: Dark brown, clear, some light tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, some caramel.
  • Taste: Dark malt, toasted, milk chocolate. Caramel sweetness.
  • Bought: Shared by Nordcore in Innsbruck - thanks!, 500 ml
  • Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 12/8-2018, BB: ??/??-????


Fürstlich Drehna Premium Luxury Ingwer-Bier

New brewery:
  • Name: Fürstlich Drehna Premium Luxury Ingwer-Bier, 4.5%, Germany
  • Appearance: Orange golden, clear. Some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Quite nice ginger, light fruits.
  • Taste: Ginger, light fruits. Not bad for what it is.
  • Bought: Shared by Nordcore in Innsbruck - thanks!, 330 ml
  • Score: 2.6 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
  • Info: 12/8-2018, BB: 31/5-2019

Zipfer Märzen

  • Name: Zipfer Märzen, 5.0%, Austria
  • Appearance: Clear golden, small white head.
  • Aroma: Light everything (malt, hops and hay).
  • Taste: Again, light everything (malt, hops and hay). Standard stuff that quenched the thirst inside the very hot restaurant.
  • Bought: Indian restaurant (Innsbruck), 500 ml, €?.??
  • Score: 2.5 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 10/20)
  • Info: 12/8-2018, BB: ??/??-????

Saturday 11 August 2018

Pinta Imperator Bałtycki

  • Name: Pinta Imperator Bałtycki, 9.1%, Poland
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Nice tan head.
  • Aroma: Very dark malt, quite roasted. Some coffee.
  • Taste: Dark malt, roasted. Coffee. Dark chocolate. Nice!
  • Bought: Trade with Grzesiek79 - thanks!, 330 ml
  • Score: 3.9 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 11/8-2018, BB: 30/3-2019

Camba Bavaria Black Shark

  • Name: Camba Bavaria Black Shark, 8.5%, Germany
  • Appearance: Near black, seems hazy. Slight light tan head.
  • Aroma: Hops, roasted, malt, wood?
  • Taste: Lots of dark malt, roasted. Chocolate? Quite low bitterness.
  • Bought: Shared by Nordcore in Ottobeuren - thanks!, 330 ml
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 11/8-2018, BB: 13/3-2019

Ottobeurer Hefeweizen

Weissbier - Hefeweizen #50:
  • Name: Ottobeurer Hefeweizen, 4.6%, Germany
  • Appearance: Pale orange, slight haze. Some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Wheat, some yeast. Light fruits.
  • Taste: Light fruits, banana, wheat and light hops. Some yeast. A bit sweet.
  • Bought: At brew pub (Ottobeuren), 100 ml draft, €1.20
  • Score: 2.9 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 11/8-2018

Ottobeurer Jubiläumsbier

  • Name: Ottobeurer Jubiläumsbier, 5.9%, Germany
  • Appearance: Dark brown, hint of red. Clear. Some light tan head.
  • Aroma: Red fruits, berries. Slight dark malt?
  • Taste: Fruits, berries, some wet wood and malt. Tangy. Strange.
  • Bought: At brew pub (Ottobeuren), 100 ml draft, €1.20
  • Score: 2.6 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
  • Info: 11/8-2018

Ottobeurer Märzen

  • Name: Ottobeurer Märzen, 5.7%, Germany
  • Appearance: Yellow golden, slightly hazy. Small, off-white head.
  • Aroma: Watery, some light fruits. Hay.
  • Taste: Light fruits, some light malt. Forgettable.
  • Bought: At brew pub (Ottobeuren), 100 ml draft, €1.20
  • Score: 2.5 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 9/20)
  • Info: 11/8-2018

Ottobeurer Bayerisch Hell

New brewery:
  • Name: Ottobeurer Bayerisch Hell, ?%, Germany
  • Appearance: Deep orange golden, clear. Off-white head.
  • Aroma: Flowers, fruits. Mango.
  • Taste: Light malt, fruits, slight hops. Caramel sweetness? Short, malty aftertaste.
  • Bought: At brew pub (Ottobeuren), 100 ml draft, €1.20
  • Score: 2.6 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
  • Info: 11/8-2018

Memminger Dunkle Weisse

  • Name: Memminger Dunkle Weisse, 5.1%, Germany
  • Appearance: Dark brown, hazy. Some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, some sweetness, banana and wheat. Roasted.
  • Taste: Medium malt, roasted. Dark fruits, banana, some wheat. Caramel sweetness?
  • Bought: Gasthof Zum Mohren (Ottobeuren), 500 ml, €3.00
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 11/8-2018, BB: ??/??-????

Memminger Kristallweizen

German Kristallweizen #12:
  • Name: Memminger Kristallweizen, 5.1%, Germany
  • Appearance: Orange dark golden. Clear. Some white head.
  • Aroma: Light wheat, slight citrus, banana, slight hops.
  • Taste: Light wheat, light hops, slight sweetness and banana. Smooth.
  • Bought: Gasthof Zum Mohren (Ottobeuren), 500 ml, €3.00
  • Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 11/8-2018, BB: ??/??-????

Memminger Lager Schwarz

  • Name: Memminger Lager Schwarz, 5%, Germany
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, slightly roasted. Some fudge.
  • Taste: Dark malt, toasted, sweet. Slightly dry. Light, though.
  • Bought: Gasthof Zum Mohren (Ottobeuren), 500 ml draft, €2.90
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 11/8-2018

Memminger Gold

New brewery:
  • Name: Memminger Gold, 5.5%, Germany
  • Appearance: Clear golden, some white head. Good lacing.
  • Aroma: Medium malt, light hops. Standard.
  • Taste: Light malt, clear hops. Light sweetness. Decent, albeit not exciting.
  • Bought: Gasthof Zum Mohren (Ottobeuren), 250 ml draft, €2.50
  • Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
  • Info: 11/8-2018

Friday 10 August 2018

Gutmann Hefeweizen

New brewery:
  • Name: Gutmann Hefeweizen, 5.2%, Germany
  • Appearance: Yellow golden, hazy. Some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light wheat, some banana. Smooth.
  • Taste: Light wheat, light hops. Slightly light fruits. Banana.
  • Bought: Hotel in Dinkelsbühl, 500 ml, €3.60
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 10/8-2018, BB: ??/??-????

Hauf Pils

  • Name: Hauf Pils, 4.8%, Germany
  • Appearance: Pale golden, clear. Nice, very white head.
  • Aroma: Pale malt, light hops.
  • Taste: Very pale malt, some hops. Standard.
  • Bought: Hotel in Dinkelsbühl, 300 ml draft, €3.30
  • Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 10/8-2018

Haufs Dunkle Weisse

Dunkelweizen #15, new brewery:
  • Name: Haufs Dunkle Weisse, 5.2%, Germany
  • Appearance: Medium to dark brown. Slightly hazy. Nice amount of white head.
  • Aroma: Wheat, some dark malt.
  • Taste: Wheat, slightly roasted, some dark malt. Banana, some dark fruits. Quite sweet. Enjoyable.
  • Bought: Hotel in Dinkelsbühl, 500 ml, €3.60
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 10/8-2018, BB: ??/??-????

Thursday 9 August 2018

Laugar Aupa Tovarisch

New brewery:
  • Name: Laugar Aupa Tovarisch, 12.0%, Spain
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Tiny tan head.
  • Aroma: Some dark malt, toasted, some coffee and dark fruits.
  • Taste: Dark malt, dark fruits. Smooth. Some coffee and liquorice.
  • Bought: Trade with teddybeer - thanks!, 330 ml
  • Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 9/8-2018, BB: 31/3-2023

Evil Twin I Love You With My Stout

  • Name: Evil Twin I Love You With My Stout, 12%, United States
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Almost flat. Slight tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark tan head, roasted. Sweet. Dark fruits.
  • Taste: Dark malt, liquorice. Dark fruits. Sweetness.
  • Bought: Shared by Nordcore in Bamberg - thanks!, 355 ml
  • Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 9/8-2018, BB: ??/??-????

Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier Weizen

  • Name: Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier Weizen, 5.2%, Germany
  • Appearance: Dark brown, hazy. Good amount of off-white head.
  • Aroma: Wheat, slight banana. Light smoke.
  • Taste: Wheat, nice smoke. Some wood. Nice.
  • Bought: Schlenkerla (Bamberg), 500 ml, €3.40
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 9/8-2018, BB: ??/??-????

Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier Märzen (re-rate)

Re-tried this one - added to the 2006-rating.

Aecht Schlenkerla Kräusen

  • Name: Aecht Schlenkerla Kräusen, 4.5%, Germany
  • Appearance: Medium brown, hazy. Light tan head.
  • Aroma: Light smoke, some malt.
  • Taste: Light smoke, some malt. Smooth.
  • Bought: Schlenkerla (Bamberg), 500 ml draft, €3.00
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 9/8-2018

Spezial Rauchbier Lager

New brewery:
  • Name: Spezial Rauchbier Lager, 4.9%, Germany
  • Appearance: Dark brown, hint of red. Small off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light smoke, some dark malt. 
  • Taste: Light smoke, dark malt. Light tar and wood. Smooth, though.
  • Bought: Alt-Ringlein (Bamberg), 500 ml draft, €3.20
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 9/8-2018

Mahrs Bräu Kellerbier Ungespundet Hefetrüb

  • Name: Mahrs Bräu Kellerbier Ungespundet Hefetrüb, 5.2%, Germany
  • Appearance: Dark golden, some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Some light malt, short hops.
  • Taste: Smooth malt, very slight hops. Earthy and grassy.
  • Bought: Alt-Ringlein (Bamberg), 500 ml draft, €3.20
  • Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 9/8-2018