AzBeer: October 2018

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