- 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
Saturday, 29 September 2018
Oppigårds Double Winter Ale
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
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