Tuesday 31 December 2019

Beer Goals 2019 - Result

My beer goals for 2019 were as follows (with inline comments):
  • Get from 176 to 185 Ratebeer countries   [Goal achieved 2019-03-13]
    • Helped as usual by some great trades, reached the goal and ended up on 189 countries. Also climbed from 14th to joint 11th place.
  • Get from 7 to 8 Canadian Provinces
    • Another fail on this goal...
  • Get last England County (Northumberland) again   [Goal achieved 2019-12-23]
    • Reached again via an online order, hopefully it lasts this time around!
  • Rate a top-50 beer from five of the last 12 styles   [Current status: 9 left]
  • Reduce styles I have tried less than 10 beers from 3 to 0
  • Reduce styles I have tried less than 15 beers from 14 to 8
    • Due to the addition of lots of  new RB styles, these all became impossible and I am now missing a lot of styles again.
  • Get from 1237 to 1350 breweries   [Current status: 1349]
    • Technically I didn't reach this goal as I am just on 1349. But I tried a new meadery, so I think I basically reached this goal anyway, on the last day of the year. 113 new breweries is less than last year, and I think next year will be even more difficult.
  • Get from 431 to 500 Swiss ratings   [Goal achieved 2019-10-11]
    • Ended the year on 521 Swiss ratings. 
  • Get from 148 to 180 Swiss breweries   [Goal achieved 2019-11-08]
    • Ended the year on 184 Swiss breweries, but this is getting harder and harder.
Some other minor country related goals:
  • Increase countries with 100+ ratings from 6 to 8   [Goal achieved 2019-12-21]
  • Increase countries with 10+ ratings from 29 to 32   [Current status: 31]
  • Increase countries with 5+ ratings from 43 to 46   [Current status: 44]
  • Increase countries with 2+ ratings from 92 to 96   [Current status: 95]
Same as last year, I only managed one of the four "minor country related goals", but I got pretty close on the other ones.

Lupulus Brune

 New brewery:
  • Name: Lupulus Brune, 8.5%, Belgium
  • Appearance: Dark brown, clear. Some tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, ripe fruits, slight spices.
  • Taste: Dark malt, lightly roasted, spices. Some dark fruits in the mix. Slight alcohol.
  • Bought: Halle aux Boissons (Matran), 750 ml, CHF 5.90
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 31/12-2019, BB: 11/2-2022

BrewDog Mistletoe Mafia

  • Name: BrewDog Mistletoe Mafia, 4.5%, Scotland
  • Appearance: Dark golden, clear. Small white head.
  • Aroma: Medium malt, some fruitiness, light caramel.
  • Taste: Medium malt, toffee, some caramel sweetness.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF ?.??
  • Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
  • Info: 31/12-2019, BB: 9/5-2020

Monday 30 December 2019

BrewDog Punk AF

  • Name: BrewDog Punk AF, 0.5%, Scotland
  • Appearance: Pale yellow golden, slight haze. Small, fizzy off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, some hops, but not great smell.
  • Taste: Grains, some light fruits, a bit of hops. Metallic, funky.
  • Bought: Coop, 330 ml can, CHF ?.??
  • Score: 2.4 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 4/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 9/20)
  • Info: 30/12-2019, BB: 8/7-2020

Feldschlösschen Bilz Panaché

Unfortunately unratable on Ratebeer:
  • Name: Feldschlösschen Bilz Panaché, 0.0%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Light orange golden, clear. Slight fizzy head.
  • Aroma: Sweet pale malt, lemonade.
  • Taste: Lots of lemonade, very slight beer element.
  • Bought: Coop, 330 ml, CHF ?.??
  • Score: 2.1 (Aroma 4/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 4/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 9/20)
  • Info: 30/12-2019, BB: 3/10-2020

Sunday 29 December 2019

Brewski Silent Whisper

Skype-rating with Nordcore:
  • Name: Brewski Silent Whisper, 10%, Sweden
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Tiny tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, lightly roasted, but mostly coconut.
  • Taste: Lots of coconut, some dark malt, very lightly roasted. Some dark fruits.
  • Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml can, CHF 4.58
  • Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 29/12-2019, BB: 10/9-2024

Brewski Scarecrow DDH NE IPA

Skype-rating with Nordcore:
  • Name: Brewski Scarecrow DDH NE IPA, 7%, Sweden
  • Appearance: Very hazy light orange, small white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, grapefruit. Some hops.
  • Taste: Some light fruits, grapefruit, some hops. Juicy.
  • Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml can, CHF 4.58
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 29/12-2019, BB: 24/3-2021

Brewski / Örebro What Does the Fox Say? Kveik IPA

Skype-rating with Nordcore:
  • Name: Brewski / Örebro What Does the Fox Say? Kveik IPA, 6.5%, Sweden
  • Appearance: Hazy yellow, small white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, grapefruit. Light hops.
  • Taste: Lots of fruits, grapefruit. Good hops. Light bitterness.
  • Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml can, CHF 4.58
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 29/12-2019, BB: 30/3-2021

Saturday 28 December 2019

De Moersleutel Smoke Screen

  • Name: De Moersleutel Smoke Screen, 8%, Netherlands
  • Appearance: Near-black brown, almost no head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, coffee, roasted. Good smoke.
  • Taste: Very dark malt, roasted, good amount of smoke. Slight coffee, bacon.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Basel), 440 ml can, CHF 6.90
  • Score: 4.0 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 16/20)
  • Info: 28/12-2019, BB: 31/1-2023

Northern Monk Eternal Session IPA

  • Name: Northern Monk Eternal Session IPA, 4.1%, England
  • Appearance: Light orange golden, hazy. Small off-white head.
  • Aroma: Nice light fruits, grapefruit, clean hops.
  • Taste: Light fruits, grapefruit, good amount of hops, resins.
  • Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml can, CHF 4.50
  • Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 28/12-2019, BB: 18/5-2020

Friday 27 December 2019

Murailles Bière de Noël

  • Name: Murailles Bière de Noël, 7.5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Dark brown, hint of red. Some light tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, caramel sweetness, red fruits.
  • Taste: Dark malt, spices, red fruits, caramel sweetness.
  • Bought: Coop, 330 ml, CHF 3.95
  • Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
  • Info: 27/12-2019, BB: 17/1-2021

Ringwood Boondoggle

  • Name: Ringwood Boondoggle, 4.2%, England
  • Appearance: Dark golden, clear. Small, off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, floral, slight hops.
  • Taste: Light fruits, floral, honey. Pale malt. Nice.
  • Bought: Gift from wife - thanks!, 500 ml, CHF 5.90
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 27/12-2019, BB: 30/9-2020

Thursday 26 December 2019

Pühaste Tumeaine

  • Name: Pühaste Tumeaine, 11%, Estonia 
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Almost no head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, dark fruits, prunes. 
  • Taste: Dark malt, very lightly roasted. Dark fruits, ripe fruits. Burnt caramel. Warming.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF ?.??
  • Score: 4.0 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 16/20)
  • Info: 26/12-2019, BB: 19/8-2021

Dr. Brauwolf Sour IPA

IPA - Sour / Wild #8:
  • Name: Dr. Brauwolf Sour IPA, 5.8%, Switzerland 
  • Appearance: Light orange, slight haze. Lots of head, probably a bit too much.
  • Aroma: Lemon, sourness, barn.
  • Taste: Lemon, slight sourness and tartness. Slight hops. Malt end.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Basel), 330 ml can, CHF 7.40
  • Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 26/12-2019, BB: ??/??-2020

Thornbridge Lucaria - Christmas Pudding

Porter - Flavored #13:
  • Name: Thornbridge Lucaria - Christmas Pudding, 4.5%, England
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, some light tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted. Some chocolates and fruits.
  • Taste: Dark malt, roasted, dark fruits, slight cake.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 4.50
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 26/12-2019, BB: 1/10-2020

Wednesday 25 December 2019

Lindisfarne Dark Mead

New brewery (meadery):
  • Name: Lindisfarne Dark Mead, 14.5%, England 
  • Appearance: Dark brown, clear. No head.
  • Aroma: Dark, ripe fruits, honey, brown sugar.
  • Taste: Sweet fruits, prunes, brown sugar, honey. Very nice sipper.
  • Bought: Northumbrian Gifts, 350 ml, £8.40
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 25/12-2019, BB: ??/??-????

Struise Aestatis

Saison / Farmhouse - Dark #3:
  • Name: Struise Aestatis, 11%, Belgium
  • Appearance: 2015 vintage. Medium brown, some haze. Lots of foamy head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, slight barn, earthiness. Some ripe, sweet fruits.
  • Taste: Dark malt, earthiness, hint of sourness. Ripe fruits. Some alcohol, vinous.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 5.60
  • Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 25/12-2019, BB: 21/6-2020

Wild Beer Sleeping Lemons

Flavored Gose #7:
  • Name: Wild Beer Sleeping Lemons, 3.6%, England
  • Appearance: Very pale yellow, slight haze. Small, fizzy head.
  • Aroma: Lemons, slight sourness.
  • Taste: Lots of lemons, tartness. Dry end. Not much else.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Basel), 330 ml, CHF 5.10
  • Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
  • Info: 25/12-2019, BB: 2/5-2020

Tuesday 24 December 2019

La Nébuleuse Asgard

Eisbock #12:
  • Name: La Nébuleuse Asgard, 10.0%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Dark orange brown, clear. Tiny off-white head.
  • Aroma: Ripe fruits, prunes, some pale malt.
  • Taste: Dark, ripe fruits, caramel sweetness. Warming. Nice!
  • Bought: Coop, 330 ml, CHF 3.50
  • Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 24/12-2019, BB: 30/11-2021

Blackwell Apollo Wild IPA

IPA - Sour / Wild #7:
  • Name: Blackwell Apollo Wild IPA, 6.3%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Light orange golden, hazy eventually. Some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Farm, light fruits. Citrus.
  • Taste: Sour, barn, light fruits, citrus. Lingering light sourness.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Basel), 330 ml, CHF 5.90
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 24/12-2019, BB: 21/2-2020

Kitchen Brew Ten Barrel Edition - California Common

California Common / Steam Beer #14:
  • Name: Kitchen Brew Ten Barrel Edition - California Common, 5.5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Burnt orange, clear. Small off-white head.
  • Aroma: Pale malt, light farm and grass. Some hops.
  • Taste: Pale malt, slight caramel, some hops. Slight bitterness. Some grass.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Basel), 330 ml, CHF 4.80
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 24/12-2019, BB: 30/11-2019

Monday 23 December 2019

Allendale Christmas Ale

Final English county (again), Northumberland (46/46):
  • Name: Allendale Christmas Ale, 5%, England
  • Appearance: Dark brown, clear. Some light tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, some plum.
  • Taste: Dark malt, lightly roasted, some spices, dry.
  • Bought: Northumbrian Gifts, 500 ml, £2.75
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 23/12-2019, BB: 31/10-2020

Schuum Citra IPA

  • Name: Schuum Citra IPA, 5.3%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Dark orange golden, hazy. Good amount of foamy off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, citrus, nice hops. Pine.
  • Taste: Light fruits, citrus. Nice amount of hops, pine. Light bitter aftertaste.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 6.90
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 23/12-2019, BB: 24/3-2020

Chérie Bière Blanche à la Framboise

New brewery:
  • Name: Chérie Bière Blanche à la Framboise, 3.5%, Belgium
  • Appearance: Hazy red, good amount of fizzy pink head.
  • Aroma: Lots of raspberries, slight wheat, sweetness.
  • Taste: Huge amount of raspberries, slight wheat, sugar syrup.
  • Bought: Halle aux Boissons (Matran), 330 ml, CHF 2.90
  • Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
  • Info: 23/12-2019, BB: 17/5-2021

Sunday 22 December 2019

Riegele BierManufaktur IPA Liberis 2+3

  • Name: Riegele BierManufaktur IPA Liberis 2+3, 0.4%, Germany
  • Appearance: Light yellow golden, slight haze. Good amount of fizzy head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, exotic fruits, light hops.
  • Taste: Light fruits, ananas, light malt. Some hops. Not much bitterness, though.
  • Bought: Loeb (Bern), 330 ml, CHF ?.??
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 22/12-2019, BB: ??/??-????

Erusbacher Bräu Callista

  • Name: Erusbacher Bräu Callista, 4.4%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Light golden, huge amount of white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits/hops/malt.
  • Taste: Light fruits/hops/malt. Forgettable.
  • Bought: Courtesy of neighbour - thanks!, 330 ml
  • Score: 2.6 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
  • Info: 22/12-2019, BB: 10/3-2020

Saturday 21 December 2019

Emelisse Barley Wine

Netherlands #100:
  • Name: Emelisse Barley Wine, 12.0%, Netherlands
  • Appearance: Dark brown, clear. Small, tan head.
  • Aroma: Ripe fruits, caramel sweetness, slight alcohol.
  • Taste: Dark fruits, ripe fruits. Caramel sweetness, warming.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Basel), 330 ml, CHF 5.70
  • Score: 3.9 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 21/12-2019, BB: 10/8-2022

Unser Bier Kirsi Gose

Gose - Flavored #6:
  • Name: Unser Bier Kirsi Gose, 4.3%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Dark red, clear. Some fizzy pink head.
  • Aroma: Red fruits, cherries. Some pale malt. Slight butterscotch.
  • Taste: Sour cherries, red fruits, light malt and earthiness.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Basel), 330 ml, CHF 4.00
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 21/12-2019, BB: 6/2-2020

Friday 20 December 2019

Emelisse White Label Russian Imperial Stout Red Wine Blend BA

  • Name: Emelisse White Label Russian Imperial Stout Red Wine Blend BA, 9.0%, Netherlands
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Nice, dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, some barrel.
  • Taste: Roasted, dark malt, heavy barrel. Burnt aftertaste.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 7.70
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 20/12-2019, BB: 12/10-2020

Broyarde Hermaphrodite

New CH brewery:
  • Name: Broyarde Hermaphrodite, 6%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Light orange, slight haze. Small, fizzy off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light malt, earthy, ripe fruit. Slight ginger.
  • Taste: Light hops and malt, some fruit. A bit of ginger, but could have been more.
  • Bought: Brewery, 330 ml, CHF 4.17
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 20/12-2019, BB: 22/11-2020

Wednesday 18 December 2019

Maryensztadt Sourtime Agrest

Sour / Wild Beer - Flavored #6:
  • Name: Maryensztadt Sourtime Agrest, 3.5%, Poland
  • Appearance: Light golden, clear at first, very hazy later. Some fizzy, white head.
  • Aroma: Light, sour fruits, lemon. Sour and tart.
  • Taste: Light, tart fruits, lemon, quite sour. Not to my taste.
  • Bought: qoqa.ch, 500 ml, CHF 6.43
  • Score: 2.6 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
  • Info: 18/12-2019, BB: 30/4-2020

Bîrtel Wit Ale

New CH brewery:
  • Name: Bîrtel Wit Ale, 4.6%, Switzerland 
  • Appearance: Orange golden, very hazy. Nice amount of white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, wheat, slight yeast and spices.
  • Taste: Good fruits, some wheat. Light spices.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Basel), 330 ml, CHF 4.80
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 18/12-2019, BB: 29/2-2020

Saturday 14 December 2019

Emelisse White Label Dark Ale Tres Hombres Rum BA

American Strong Ale #7:
  • Name: Emelisse White Label Dark Ale Tres Hombres Rum BA, 8.0%, Netherlands
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, seems clear. Tiny tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, dark ripe fruits, barrel.
  • Taste: Dark malt, barrel, rum, some ripe dark fruits. Warning. Nice.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Basel), 330 ml, CHF 0.00
  • Score: 3.8 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 16/20)
  • Info: 14/12-2019, BB: 26/1-2021

Boréale IPA

New brewery, IPA #150:
  • Name: Boréale IPA, 6.2%, Canada
  • Appearance: Orange dark golden, slight haze. Small, off-white head.
  • Aroma: Pale malt, some ripe fruits.
  • Taste: Medium malt, slight hops. Some ripe fruits. Not great.
  • Bought: Fribourg Center mini Christmas market, 341 ml, CHF 4.00
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 14/12-2019, BB: 14/1-2020

Friday 13 December 2019

't IJ IPA

  • Name: 't IJ IPA, 6.5%, Netherlands
  • Appearance: Dark orange golden, clear. Tiny, off-white head.
  • Aroma: Good fruits, pale malt. Sweet apples.
  • Taste: Good amount of hops, medium fruits. Pale malt, toffee. Not great.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 4.50
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 13/12-2019, BB: 31/3-2020

Northern Monk Faith

New brewery:
  • Name: Northern Monk Faith, 5.1%, England 
  • Appearance: Light orange, very hazy. Nice amount of white head.
  • Aroma: Nice light fruits, grapefruit. Good hops, resins.
  • Taste: Good fruits, grapefruit. Light hops. Resins. Smooth. Very well balanced.
  • Bought: qoqa.ch, 440 ml can, CHF 4.50
  • Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
  • Info: 13/12-2019, BB: 25/4-2020

Wednesday 11 December 2019

Mad Scientist Frooth Hoperator

IPA - Flavored #10:
  • Name: Mad Scientist Frooth Hoperator, 6%, Hungary
  • Appearance: Very pale golden, quite hazy. Small, off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, tartness. Not much hops.
  • Taste: Light fruits, slight tartness. Not much hops, borderline watery.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 6.90
  • Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 11/12-2019, BB: 4/6-2020

Saturday 7 December 2019

Kees Pale Ale Citra

  • Name: Kees Pale Ale Citra, 4.6%, Netherlands 
  • Appearance: Yellow golden, slight haze. Big, white head.
  • Aroma: Good amount of hops, citrus fruits.
  • Taste: Good hops, citrus fruits. Nice, lasting bitterness.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Basel), 330 ml can, CHF 5.00
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 7/12-2019, BB: 29/2-2020

Lola Bier Alkoholfreies I.P.A.

New CH brewery:
  • Name: Lola Bier Alkoholfreies I.P.A., 0.0%, Switzerland 
  • Appearance: Golden light brown, slight haze. Small, off-white head.
  • Aroma: Pale malts, light hops, slight bread.
  • Taste: Medium malt, clear hops, slightly toasted. A bit thin, but decent NA.
  • Bought: Loeb (Bern), 330 ml, CHF ?.??
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 7/12-2019, BB: 9/9-2021

Sunday 1 December 2019

Emelisse Espresso Stout

  • Name: Emelisse Espresso Stout, 9.5%, Netherlands
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Small, light tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, good amount of coffee.
  • Taste: Very dark malt, coffee. Burnt bitterness. Some dark fruits.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Basel), 330 ml, CHF 5.20
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 1/12-2019, BB: 28/2-2022

Saturday 30 November 2019

Consett Ale Works Red Dust

New brewery:
  • Name: Consett Ale Works Red Dust, 4.5%, England
  • Appearance: Dark brown, red hue. Clear. Small, off-white head.
  • Aroma: Toffee, some malt, slight caramel sweetness.
  • Taste: Medium malt, toffee, some dark fruits. Dry.
  • Bought: Northumbrian Gifts, 500 ml, £2.55
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 30/11-2019, BB: 30/6-2020

Courage Bier IPA

  • Name: Courage Bier IPA, 5.3%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Flip-top bottle. Dark golden, very slight haze at first, more later. Ok white head.
  • Aroma: Some malt, metallic. Pale malts.
  • Taste: Good hops, pale malts. Slight dryness and perfume, late bitterness.
  • Bought: Zur alten Weinhandlung, 330 ml, CHF 5.00
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 30/11-2019, BB: 26/1-2020

Grimbergen Brassin de Noël

  • Name: Grimbergen Brassin de Noël, 6.5%, France
  • Appearance: Dark brown, good amount of light tan head.
  • Aroma: Brown sugar, caramel, malt.
  • Taste: Sweet, brown sugar, caramel, medium malt. Too sweet.
  • Bought: Ramazzoti (Basel), 250 ml tap, CHF ?.??
  • Score: 2.7 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
  • Info: 30/11-2019

Friday 29 November 2019

De Moersleutel Motorolie 10

  • Name: De Moersleutel Motorolie 10, 12%, Netherlands 
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Tiny tan head.
  • Aroma: Very dark malt, roasted. Dark, ripe fruits.
  • Taste: Very dark malt, heavily roasted. Some coffee and dark chocolate. Dark, ripe fruits. Very nice.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 440 ml can, CHF 6.90
  • Score: 3.9 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 29/11-2019, BB: 30/4-2023

Altes Tramdepot 6 Pale Ale

  • Name: Altes Tramdepot 6 Pale Ale, 5.5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Dark golden orange, very hazy. Good amount of creamy, off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, clear hops. Pine.
  • Taste: Some light fruits, good amount of hops. Slight pine. Nice lasting bitterness.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 5.30
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 29/11-2019, BB: 31/3-2020

Saturday 23 November 2019

Brewski / Barrier Show Me the Money

  • Name: Brewski / Barrier Show Me the Money, 8.5%, Sweden
  • Appearance: Light orange, very hazy, murky even. Small, off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, exotic fruits. Hops and pine.
  • Taste: Lots of hops, light fruits, exotic fruits. Pine. Strong bitterness.
  • Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml can, CHF 4.58
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 23/11-2019, BB: 15/4-2021

Steamworks Jasmine IPA

IPA - Flavored #9, new brewery:
  • Name: Steamworks Jasmine IPA, 6.5%, Canada
  • Appearance: Golden orange, very hazy. Good amount of off-white head.
  • Aroma: Some hops, light fruits, floral.
  • Taste: Light hops, floral, some light fruits. Low bitterness.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 5.10
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 23/11-2019, BB: 29/3-2020

Friday 22 November 2019

Faex Obscura

  • Name: Faex Obscura, 5.7%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, clear. Nice, tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, slight coffee.
  • Taste: Dark malt, roasted. Slight burnt, some coffee. Smooth. Surprisingly nice.
  • Bought: Zur alten Weinhandlung, 330 ml, CHF 3.50
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 22/11-2019, BB: 31/3-2020

Maryensztadt Sourtime Berliner Weisse Truskawka

Berliner Weisse - Flavored #8:
  • Name: Maryensztadt Sourtime Berliner Weisse Truskawka, 3.1%, Poland
  • Appearance: Pinkish orange, very hazy. Tiny, off-white  head. More creamy head later.
  • Aroma: Tart fruits, strawberry. Funk.
  • Taste: Quite tart, strawberry. Quite a bit of funk. Not a fan.
  • Bought: qoqa.ch, 500 ml, CHF 6.43
  • Score: 2.6 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
  • Info: 22/11-2019, BB: 31/5-2020

Saturday 16 November 2019

Faex Cuprum

  • Name: Faex Cuprum, 5.3%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Golden orange, quite hazy. Small, white head.
  • Aroma: Medium malt, some dark ripe fruits. Slight caramel.
  • Taste: Good malt, refreshing, though. Some bread and caramel sweetness. Also a bit of flower and ripe fruits.
  • Bought: Zur alten Weinhandlung, 330 ml, CHF 3.50
  • Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
  • Info: 16/11-2019, BB: 31/3-2020

Emelisse TIPA

  • Name: Emelisse TIPA, 10.0%, Netherlands
  • Appearance: Amber, slight haze. Small, light tan head.
  • Aroma: Sweet malt, some fruit. A bit of hops, but not much at  first.
  • Taste: Medium malt, then lots of hops. Good bitterness. Still smooth.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 5.70
  • Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 16/11-2019, BB: 17/1-2021

Friday 15 November 2019

De Moersleutel Bumps Ahead

  • Name: De Moersleutel Bumps Ahead, 10%, Netherlands
  • Appearance: Dark amber, some haze. Small, light tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark fruits, ripe fruits, some caramel sweetness.
  • Taste: Ripe dark fruits, lots of sweetness. Prunes. Medium malt. Warming.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml can, CHF 6.90
  • Score: 3.8 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 15/11-2019, BB: 28/2-2023

Maryensztadt Sourtime Blackberry

IPA - Sour / Wild #6:
  • Name: Maryensztadt Sourtime Blackberry, 6%, Poland
  • Appearance: Dark red, clear. Some light pink head.
  • Aroma: Berries, tartness. Not much else.
  • Taste: Lots of berries, some tartness. Light bitterness. Nice and refreshing.
  • Bought: Bought: qoqa.ch, 500 ml, CHF 6.43
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 15/11-2019, BB: 14/4-2020

Saturday 9 November 2019

Schuum Nut Brown Ale

New CH brewery:
  • Name: Schuum Nut Brown Ale, 7.6%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Dark brown, clear. Small, tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, lightly roasted. Bread. Sone chocolate/coffee notes.
  • Taste: Dark malt, roasted. Slight metal and bitterness. Slight chocolate.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 6.90
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 9/11-2019, BB: 22/8-2020

Faex Tilia

IPA - Flavored #7:
  • Name: Faex Tilia, 5.6%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Orange golden, hazy. Good amount of off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, flowers. Slight hops.
  • Taste: Light fruits, flowers, some laidback hops.
  • Bought: Zur alten Weinhandlung, 330 ml, CHF 3.50
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 9/11-2019, BB: 31/1-2020

Friday 8 November 2019

Faex Albus

New CH brewery, CH brewery #180 (2019 goal achieved!):
  • Name: Faex Albus, 5.6%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Slow gusher. Way too much head, creamy off-white. Light brown, hint of orange. Murky, with some sediments.
  • Aroma: Good fruits, grapefruit. Some hops.
  • Taste: Light fruits, decent hops. Good bitterness. Lacking.
  • Bought: Zur alten Weinhandlung, 330 ml, CHF 3.50
  • Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
  • Info: 8/11-2019, BB: 31/12/2019

Maryensztadt Sourtime Mango

IPA - Sour / Wild #5:
  • Name: Maryensztadt Sourtime Mango, 8.5%, Poland
  • Appearance: Deep orange, hazy. Good amount of off-white head.
  • Aroma: Tart fruits, sourness, slight barn.
  • Taste: Tart fruits, slight mango, some alcohol, some sourness. Malt in finish. A bit harsh.
  • Bought: qoqa.ch, 500 ml, CHF 6.43
  • Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 8/11-2019, BB: 1/7-2020

Saturday 2 November 2019

Courage Bier Dunkles

New CH brewery:
  • Name: Courage Bier Dunkles, 5.3%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Flip-top bottle, very dark brown. Some light tan head, more as it warms up.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, some caramel.
  • Taste: Good amount of dark malt, roasted, some caramel.
  • Bought: Zur alten Weinhandlung, 330 ml, CHF 5.00
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 2/11-2019, BB: 11/10-2019

Altes Tramdepot 1 Märzen [Tram-Märzen]

New CH brewery:
  • Name: Altes Tramdepot 1 Märzen [Tram-Märzen], 5.1%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Nice amber, some haze. Small off-white head.
  • Aroma: Slight malt, caramel sweetness.
  • Taste: Medium malt, toasted, caramel sweetness.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 4.50
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 2/11-2019, BB: 31/1-2020

Friday 1 November 2019

Dogma Albino White IPA

IPA - White #11, new brewery:
  • Name: Dogma Albino White IPA, 6.5%, Serbia
  • Appearance: Yellow golden, quite hazy. Fizzy, white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, citrus. Slight wheat.
  • Taste: Light fruits, citrus, good hops. Some wheat, floral. Some pale malt in there.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 5.80
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 1/11-2019, BB: 9/2-2020

Maryensztadt Sourtime Marakuja

IPA - Sour / Wild #4:
  • Name: Maryensztadt Sourtime Marakuja, 5.8%, Poland
  • Appearance: Burnt orange, slight haze. Some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Good amount of fruits, exotic fruits. Slight pale malt.
  • Taste: Nice fruits, exotic fruits. Some tart fruits, but quite mellow. Slight pale malts.
  • Bought: qoqa.ch, 500 ml, CHF 6.43
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 1/11-2019, BB: 15/7-2020

Thursday 31 October 2019

Wild Beer Millionaire

Stout - Flavored #8:
  • Name: Wild Beer Millionaire, 4.7%, England
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Some dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Darkish malt, lightly roasted, some caramel sweetness.
  • Taste: Dark malt, lightly roasted, slight caramel, but not much. Chocolate.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 5.90
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 31/10-2019, BB: 1/4-2020

Maryensztadt Sourtime Pineapple

IPA - Sour / Wild #3:
  • Name: Maryensztadt Sourtime Pineapple, 4.3%, Poland
  • Appearance: Pale yellow golden, slight haze. Some fizzy white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, slight sourness, lemon.
  • Taste: Citrus fruits, sour fruits, slight pineapple. Slight earthiness and malt in aftertaste.
  • Bought: qoqa.ch, 500 ml, CHF 6.43
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 31/10-2019, BB: 31/5-2020

Sunday 27 October 2019

Störtebeker Roggen-Weizen

Specialty Grain-Rye/Roggenbier #1:
  • Name: Störtebeker Roggen-Weizen, 5.4%, Germany
  • Appearance: Orange brown, slightly hazy. Lots of off-white, creamy head.
  • Aroma: Rye, wheat, medium malt, slight banana.
  • Taste: Medium malt, rye, cereal, some banana. Smooth.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 500 ml, CHF 4.30
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 27/10-2019, BB: 3/4-2020

Saturday 26 October 2019

De Moersleutel Rusty

Brown Ale - Imperial #6:
  • Name: De Moersleutel Rusty, 8%, Netherlands
  • Appearance: Dark brown, seems clear. Small, tan head.
  • Aroma: Roasted, dark malt, coffee.
  • Taste: Darkish malt, medium roasted, slight coffee. Burnt bitterness. Nice.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 440 ml can, CHF 5.90
  • Score: 3.9 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 26/10-2019, BB: 31/5-2023

Maryensztadt Sourtime Czarna Porzeczka

Sour / Wild Beer - Flavored #5:
  • Name: Maryensztadt Sourtime Czarna Porzeczka, 4.5%, Poland
  • Appearance: Dark pink, murky, looks like juice. Small, pink head.
  • Aroma: Red berries, blackcurrant, tartness.
  • Taste: Lots of red berries, blackcurrant. Some tartness, but not too much.
  • Bought: qoqa.ch, 500 ml, CHF 6.43 
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 26/10-2019, BB: 15/7-2020

Friday 25 October 2019

Baar Hirsebier

Specialty Grain - Other #15:
  • Name: Baar Hirsebier, 4.3%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Pale yellow golden, clear. Some fizzy, white head.
  • Aroma: Grains, very pale malt, flowers.
  • Taste: Grains, very pale malt, flowers.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 3.80
  • Score: 2.6 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
  • Info: 25/10-2019, BB: 3/1-2020

Mount St. Bernard Abbey Tynt Meadow English Trappist Ale

Beer 3000!, new brewery:
  • Name: Mount St. Bernard Abbey Tynt Meadow English Trappist Ale, 7.4%, England
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Good amount of tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted. Slight forest.
  • Taste: Dark malt, roasted. Ripe, dark fruits. Slight coffee/chocolate notes. Dry mouthfeel.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 5.10
  • Score: 3.8 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 25/10-2019, BB: 14/2-2021

Wednesday 23 October 2019

New Holland Dragon's Milk

New brewery:
  • Name: New Holland Dragon's Milk, 11.0%, United States
  • Appearance: Bottled 26/3-2019. Very dark brown, near black. Good size, dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, wood. Some barrel.
  • Taste: Dark malt, lightly roasted, dark chocolate, dark ripe fruits. Slight alcohol, barrel.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 355 ml, CHF 8.50
  • Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 23/10-2019, BB: ??/??-????

Saturday 19 October 2019

Stillwater / Casita Cerveceria On Fleek

  • Name: Stillwater / Casita Cerveceria On Fleek, 13%, United States
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Nice dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Molasses, dark fruit, dark malt. Slightly roasted.
  • Taste: Dark malt, roasted, molasses. Dark chocolate. Slight bitter element. Slight alcohol.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 355 ml can, CHF 7.40
  • Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 19/10-2019, BB: 7/12-2020

Storm&Anchor The Daily Shake

IPA - Milkshake #1:
  • Name: Storm&Anchor The Daily Shake, 6.0%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Very hazy yellow. Good amount of white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, grapefruit, mango. Very slight hops.
  • Taste: Lots of juice, grapefruit, some mango. Very slight hops, some lacto?
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 6.60
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 19/10-2019, BB: 30/6-2020

Saturday 12 October 2019

Strange Brew Jasmine IPA

IPA - Flavored #7, new brewery:
  • Name: Strange Brew Jasmine IPA, 6.2%, Greece
  • Appearance: Pale golden, very hazy. Some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Grapefruit, light fruits. Some hops.
  • Taste: Lots of fruits, grapefruit, hops. Good bitterness.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 5.70
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 12/10-2019, BB: 10/2-2020

Firestone Walker Union Jack IPA

  • Name: Firestone Walker Union Jack IPA, 7.0%, United States
  • Appearance: Canned 16/4-2019. Dark golden, some orange. Clear. Tiny white head.
  • Aroma: Good fruits, grapefruit. Nice hops.
  • Taste: Lots of hops, some fruits. Resins. Nice lingering bitterness.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 355 ml can, CHF 5.90
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 12/10-2019, BB: ??/??-????

Friday 11 October 2019

Vaat Jailhouse Brew

New brewery:
  • Name: Vaat Jailhouse Brew, 9.1%, Estonia
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Good amount of dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, dark chocolate, roasted.
  • Taste: Dark malt, roasted, some oatmeal. Dark chocolate.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 5.80
  • Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 11/10-2019, BB: 24/12-2020

Officina della Birra Valona

Switzerland #500, Specialty Grain - Other #14:
  • Name: Officina della Birra Valona, 5.5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Light golden orange, hazy. Some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Grains, some grass. Very pale malt.
  • Taste: Lots of grains, slight bitterness. Grass. Ok.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 4.60
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 11/10-2019, BB: 28/2-2021

Saturday 5 October 2019

Bevog Kramah India Pale Ale

  • Name: Bevog Kramah India Pale Ale, 6.5%, Austria
  • Appearance: Yellow golden, slight haze. Tiny white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, grapefruit. Some hops.
  • Taste: Loght fruits, good bitterness. Dry finish.
  • Bought: Coop, 330 ml can, CHF 3.95
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 5/10-2019, BB: 18/3-2020

La Nébuleuse Brewer’s Choice by Ben

  • Name: La Nébuleuse Brewer’s Choice by Ben, 4.5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Light orange golden, hazy and murky. Some fizzy, off-white head.
  • Aroma: Some fruits, grapefruit. Some hops.
  • Taste: Good light fruits, some light bitterness. Slight yeast.
  • Bought: Coop, 330 ml, CHF 3.40
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 5/10-2019, BB: 30/9-2020

Friday 4 October 2019

Õllenaut Talvesikk

  • Name: Õllenaut Talvesikk, 6.9%, Estonia
  • Appearance: Dark brown, amber? Slight haze. Some light tan head.
  • Aroma: Malt, caramel, sweetness.
  • Taste: Malt, brown sugar, caramel. Overly sweet.
  • Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml, CHF 4.60
  • Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 4/10-2019, BB: 21/11-2021

Õllenaut Simko Eil

  • Name: Õllenaut Simko Eil, 5.0%, Estonia
  • Appearance: Light orange golden, hazy. Some white head.
  • Aroma: Fruits, exotic fruits. Some hops.
  • Taste: Light fruits, tropical fruit. Some hops, slight bitterness. Dry finish.
  • Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml, CHF 4.60
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 4/10-2019, BB: 24/8-2020

Saturday 28 September 2019

Õllenaut Brikett

Smoked - Other #3:
  • Name: Õllenaut Brikett, 10%, Estonia
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Tiny tan head.
  • Aroma: Peat, tar, roasted.
  • Taste: Lots of peat, roasted. Tar, the type my father put on our wooden boat when I was a kid. Slight dark chocolate. Enjoyable.
  • Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml, CHF 4.60
  • Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 28/9-2019, BB: 14/10-2021

Õllenaut Sauna Alus

Saison/Farmhouse - Flavored #1:
  • Name: Õllenaut Sauna Alus, 4.5%, Estonia
  • Appearance: Orange golden, very slightly hazy. Tiny head.
  • Aroma: Fruits, hay, birch, slight yeast.
  • Taste: Lots of fruit, grass, flowers, some birch. Nice,
  • Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml, CHF 4.60
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 28/9-2019, BB: 30/10-2020

Friday 27 September 2019

Õllenaut Kuldne Eil

  • Name: Õllenaut Kuldne Eil, 5.6%, Estonia
  • Appearance: Light amber, slight haze. Some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Pale malt, some red fruits, earthy.
  • Taste: Pale malt, earthy, herbs. Dry end.
  • Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml, CHF 4.60
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 27/9-2019, BB: 21/9-2020

Boss'Beer Niremont

  • Name: Boss'Beer Niremont, 6.2%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Orange red, clear. Some light pink head.
  • Aroma: Pale malt, red fruits, earthy.
  • Taste: Light malt, some caramel sweetness, slight red fruits. Earthy.
  • Bought: Manor (Fribourg), 330 ml, CHF 3.30
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 27/9-2019, BB: 20/11-2019

Saturday 21 September 2019

Õllenaut / VarVar Handshake

  • Name: Õllenaut / VarVar Handshake, 6.5%, Estonia 
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, some dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, red berries.
  • Taste: Red fruits, cranberries, dark malt, roasted. Interesting.
  • Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml, CHF 4.60
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 21/9-2019, BB: 18/11-2020

Boss'Beer Teysachaux

  • Name: Boss'Beer Teysachaux, 5.2%, Switzerland 
  • Appearance: Orange golden, slight haze. Small, off-white head.
  • Aroma: Fruit, pale malt, sweetness.
  • Taste: Light malt, slight hops. Some sweetness, honey? Good balance.
  • Bought: Manor (Fribourg), 330 ml, CHF 3.30
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 21/9-2019, BB: 5/12-2019

Friday 20 September 2019

Õllenaut Eesti Rukki Eil

Pale Ale - Rye #3:
  • Name: Õllenaut Eesti Rukki Eil, 5.3%, Estonia
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, some dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, rye, roasted.
  • Taste: Dark malt, lots of rye. Roasted. Different and nice. Some sweetness.
  • Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml, CHF 4.60
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 20/9-2019, BB: 11/5-2020

Le Fou du Roi La Bonne Parole

  • Name: Le Fou du Roi La Bonne Parole, 5.9%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Orange golden, hazy. Some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Wheat, slight pale malt, butterscotch.
  • Taste: Wheat, butterscotch, metal. Quite harsh.
  • Bought: Halle aux Boissons (Granges-Paccot), 330 ml, CHF 2.70
  • Score: 2.5 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 10/20)
  • Info: 20/9-2019, BB: 1/4-2021

Saturday 14 September 2019

La Corne du Bois des Pendus La Black

Porter - Imperial Flavored #3:
  • Name: La Corne du Bois des Pendus La Black, 8.0%, Belgium
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Some fizzy tan head.
  • Aroma: Roasted, dark malt. Some burnt bitterness.
  • Taste: Dark malt, roasted, some dry dark fruits. Dry end.
  • Bought: Halle aux Boissons (Granges-Paccot), 330 ml, CHF 2.70
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 14/9-2019, BB: 28/2-2022

Õllenaut Sesoon

  • Name: Õllenaut Sesoon, 5.3%, Estonia
  • Appearance: Orange light brown, slight haze. Small head, almost flat.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, rye, pale malt.
  • Taste: Nice pale malts, rye. Grass, light fruits. 
  • Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml, CHF 4.60
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 14/9-2019, BB: 5/2-2021

Friday 13 September 2019

Õllenaut Must Eksport

  • Name: Õllenaut Must Eksport, 7.9%, Estonia
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, clear. Small, dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, heavily roasted, slight burnt wood. Some dark fruit sweetness.
  • Taste: Dark malt, roasted, burnt. Slight dryness. Nice.
  • Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml, CHF 4.60
  • Score: 3.8 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 13/9-2019, BB: 18/11-2021

Õllenaut Vaarikagreip

New brewery:
  • Name: Õllenaut Vaarikagreip, 3.5%, Estonia
  • Appearance: Light red, pink. Slight haze. Some fizzy, light pink head.
  • Aroma: Raspberries, red fruits. Slight tartness.
  • Taste: Lots of raspberries, slight tartness. Hint of grapefruit. Dry finish.
  • Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml, CHF 4.60
  • Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 13/9-2019, BB: 21/7-2020

Saturday 7 September 2019

Le Fou du Roi Brassin Unique - Bière à la Courge

Flavored - Pumpkin / Vegetables #4:
  • Name: Le Fou du Roi Brassin Unique - Bière à la Courge, 4.6%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Orange brown, slight haze. Good amount off-white head.
  • Aroma: Fruits, squash, spices. A bit of yeast.
  • Taste: Squash, spices, light fruits. More light fruits. Slight yeast.
  • Bought: Halle aux Boissons (Matran), 330 ml, CHF 4.00
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 7/9-2019, BB: 1/1-2020

Solibra Chill by Bock Citron

Radler / Shandy #15:
  • Name: Solibra Chill by Bock Citron, 2%, Ivory Coast
  • Appearance: Yellow golden, clear. Some fizzy white head.
  • Aroma: Lemonade, lemon. Slight honey.
  • Taste: Lemonade, slight beer flavour. Quite sweet, but not bad.
  • Bought: Courtesy of caribou43 - thanks!, 500 ml
  • Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
  • Info: 7/9-2019, BB: 1/10-2019

Friday 6 September 2019

Le Fou du Roi La Demoiselle en Détresse

  • Name: Le Fou du Roi La Demoiselle en Détresse, 5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Orange golden, hazy. Some sediments in bottle. Good amount of creamy off-white head.
  • Aroma: Fruits, yeast, pale malt, slight hops.
  • Taste: Light fruits, yeast, some malt.
  • Bought: Halle aux Boissons (Matran), 330 ml, CHF 4.00
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 6/9-2019, BB: 1/4-2020

Ivoire

New brewery:
  • Name: Ivoire, 4.8%, Ivory Coast
  • Appearance: Medium golden, clear. Fizzy. Some fizzy head.
  • Aroma: Cereals, grains, cheap pale malt.
  • Taste: Vegetables, slight sweetness, cereals, grains. Faint pale malt.
  • Bought: Courtesy of caribou43 - thanks!, 330 ml
  • Score: 2.1 (Aroma 4/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 8/20)
  • Info: 6/9-2019, BB: 30/9-2019

Monday 2 September 2019

Mikkeller Drink’in The Sky

Low Alcohol - Wheat #3:
  • Name: Mikkeller Drink’in The Sky, 0.3%, Denmark
  • Appearance: Clear golden, fizzy. Lots of creamy, white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, vegetables, some wheat.
  • Taste: Very pale malts, slight hay, grains in there, some fruitiness. Crispy. Very good NA beer.
  • Bought: SAS flight OSL-ZRH, 330 ml can, €0.00
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 2/9-2019, BB: 20/2-2020

Sunday 1 September 2019

Graff / 3 Sons Iron Curtain

  • Name: Graff / 3 Sons Iron Curtain, 11.5%, Norway
  • Appearance: Near black, dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, dark chocolate.
  • Taste: Very dark malt, roasted, molasses, some sweetness, dark chocolate. Cake. Slight coffee?
  • Bought: Agenturet (Tromsø), 150 ml tap, NOK 58.00
  • Score: 4.0 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 16/20)
  • Info: 1/9-2019

Hogna / Reins Kloster Chocolate Seasurf

Porter - Flavored #7, New brewery:
  • Name: Hogna / Reins Kloster Chocolate Seasurf, 8%, Norway
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Some tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark chocolate, dark malt, roasted.
  • Taste: Dark malt, dark chocolate, nicely roasted. Smooth. Lingering burnt aftertaste.
  • Bought: Agenturet (Tromsø), 150 ml tap, NOK 48.00
  • Score: 3.8 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 1/9-2019

Spike / Cervisiam Beyond RePear

Gose - Flavored #5, New brewery:
  • Name: Spike / Cervisiam Beyond RePear, 5%, Sweden
  • Appearance: Light golden, hazy. Good amount of white head.
  • Aroma: Tart fruits, slight lemon.
  • Taste: Tart fruits, pear, not too tart, though. Slight saltiness. Refreshing.
  • Bought: Agenturet (Tromsø), 150 ml tap, NOK 52.00
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 1/9-2019

Stigbergets / Other Half Population III

  • Name: Stigbergets / Other Half Population III, 7%, Sweden
  • Appearance: Light orange, very hazy. Ok amount of off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, grapefruit, slight hops.
  • Taste: Lots of fruits, grapefruit, laidback hops. Very smooth.
  • Bought: Agenturet (Tromsø), 150 ml tap, NOK 52.00
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 1/9-2019

Garage / Cloudwater Outlier

  • Name: Garage / Cloudwater Outlier, 4.8%, Spain
  • Appearance: Pale yellow, very hazy. Nice amount of off-white head.
  • Aroma: Nice hops, good fruits. Pine.
  • Taste: Quite a lot of hops, good fruits. Grapefruit. Good balance.
  • Bought: Agenturet (Tromsø), 150 ml tap, NOK 48.00
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 1/9-2019

Saturday 31 August 2019

Hoppy People Intrepid

  • Name: Hoppy People Intrepid, 8%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Murky brown, some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Malt, Belgian yeast, fruits, spices.
  • Taste: Medium malt, caramel sweetness, some fruits. Good amount of spices.
  • Bought: Halle aux Boissons (Matran), 330 ml, CHF 3.70
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 31/8-2019, BB: 5/4-2020

Captain Lawrence Cuvee de Castleton

Sour / Wild Beer - Flavored #4, New brewery:
  • Name: Captain Lawrence Cuvee de Castleton, 8.4%, United States
  • Appearance: 2017 version. Orange golden, slight haze. Small, white head.
  • Aroma: Sour, tart fruits, barrel, funk.
  • Taste: Sour, funk, tart fruits. Not my style.
  • Bought: Shared by Nordcore (while getting ready for his wedding) - thanks!, 375 ml
  • Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
  • Info: 31/8-2019, BB: ??/??-????

Friday 30 August 2019

Firestone Walker Parabola

  • Name: Firestone Walker Parabola, 12.7%, United States
  • Appearance: 2018 version. Very dark brown, near black. Some dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, dark fruits, bourbon. Some alcohol.
  • Taste: Dark malt, barrel, coffee, dark chocolate. Very enjoyable.
  • Bought: Shared by Nordcore - thanks!, 355 ml
  • Score: 4.2 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 9/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 17/20)
  • Info: 30/8-2019, BB: ??/??-????

To Øl Santas Secret

Brown Ale - Imperial #4:
  • Name: To Øl Santas Secret, 8%, Denmark
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, some dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Vanilla, dark malt, coffee, nuts. Spices.
  • Taste: Dark malt, coffee, molasses, vanilla. Spices.
  • Bought: Shared by Nordcore - thanks!, 330 ml
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 30/8-2019, BB: ??/??-????

Ægir / Beavertown Bæver Double White IPA

IPA - White #10:
  • Name: Ægir / Beavertown Bæver Double White IPA, 8%, Norway
  • Appearance: Orange, some light brown. Decent white head.
  • Aroma: Good fruits, some wheat. Oranges. Spices.
  • Taste: Spices, orange, light fruits, wheat.
  • Bought: OSL Tax Free (Oslo), 330 ml can, NOK 39.00
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 30/8-2019, BB: 17/7-2020

Amundsen Run To The Pils

  • Name: Amundsen Run To The Pils, 4.7%, Norway
  • Appearance: Light yellow, clear. Quite flat.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, slight hops. Pale malts, but not much.
  • Taste: Light fruits, light hops. Some pale malts. Refreshing.
  • Bought: OSL Tax Free (Oslo), 330 ml can, NOK 29.00
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 30/8-2019, BB: ??/??-????

Saturday 24 August 2019

Boxer Comtesse

  • Name: Boxer Comtesse, 6.8%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Clear golden, some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Ripe fruits, honey. Floral.
  • Taste: Light fruits, ripe fruits, some honey sweetness.
  • Bought: Halle aux Boissons (Matran), 330 ml, CHF 1.00
  • Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
  • Info: 24/8-2019, BB: 31/8-2019

BFM Highway To Helles - Elastane Edition

  • Name: BFM Highway To Helles - Elastane Edition, 4.5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Flip-top bottle. Hazy pale orange, good amount of white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, slight tropical element. Some hops.
  • Taste: Light fruits, grapefruit, tropical fruits, some light hops. Slight tartness. Dry.
  • Bought: Halle aux Boissons (Matran), 330 ml, CHF 4.95
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 24/8-2019, BB: 30/9-2019

Friday 23 August 2019

New Glarus Wisconsin Belgian Red

Top-2 Flavored - Fruit, new brewery:
  • Name: New Glarus Wisconsin Belgian Red, 4%, United States
  • Appearance: Dark red, clear. Some light pink head.
  • Aroma: Strong cherry, red fruits. Sweet.
  • Taste: Wow, so much red fruits and cherries. Sweet, but still slight tartness. Very nice.
  • Bought: Gift from CC - big thanks!, 355 ml
  • Score: 3.8 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 23/8-2019, BB: ??/??-????

Popihn Berliner Weisse Framboise

Berliner Weisse - Flavored #7:
  • Name: Popihn Berliner Weisse Framboise, 4.0%, France
  • Appearance: Bright light red, slight haze. Fizzy, white head.
  • Aroma: Sour fruits, lots of raspberries.
  • Taste: Lightly sour fruits, lots of raspberries. Dry finish. Nice, though.
  • Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml, CHF 5.17
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 23/8-2019, BB: 21/3-2020

Saturday 17 August 2019

Popihn Oatmeal IPA Citra / Simcoe

  • Name: Popihn Oatmeal IPA Citra / Simcoe, 6.6%, France
  • Appearance: Pale yellow, slight haze. Good amount of off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, grapefruit, nice hops. Some bitterness.
  • Taste: Good fruits, nice hops. Citrus and grapefruit. Nice and juicy.
  • Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml, CHF 5.17
  • Score: 3.7 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 17/8-2019, BB: 21/11-2019

Friday 16 August 2019

Riegele BierManufaktur Auris 19

  • Name: Riegele BierManufaktur Auris 19, 9.0%, Germany
  • Appearance: Dark yellow, clear. Some white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, honey sweetness. Grains.
  • Taste: Light fruits, honey sweetness, some alcohol. A bit boring.
  • Bought: Coop (Online), 660 ml, CHF 5.95
  • Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 16/8-2019, BB: ??/??-????

l'Atelier Summer Shark

  • Name: l'Atelier Summer Shark, 6.7%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Orange golden, slight haze, good amount of white head.
  • Aroma: Dirty hops, some sort of fruits, light butterscotch.
  • Taste: Some fruits, cardboard, some hops. Slight butterscotch. Not great.
  • Bought: kibrasse.ch, 330 ml, CHF 5.70
  • Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
  • Info: 16/8-2019, BB: 31/10-2019

Thursday 15 August 2019

Feldschlösschen Pale Ale

Pale Ale #4:
  • Name: Feldschlösschen Pale Ale, 5.0%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Clear amber, fizzy off-white head.
  • Aroma: Medium malt, caramel sweetness.
  • Taste: Medium malt, caramel sweetness, bread. Decent.
  • Bought: Coop (Online), 330 ml can, CHF 0.00
  • Score: 2.9 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 15/8-2019, BB: 13/7-2020

Wednesday 14 August 2019

Untitled Art / Cerebral Chocolate Macaroon Imperial Stout

  • Name: Untitled Art / Cerebral Chocolate Macaroon Imperial Stout, 12%, United States
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Some dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Cake, macaroon, dark malt, chocolate.
  • Taste: Macaroon, sweetness, cake, dark malt. Very sweet. Hides alcohol very well.
  • Bought: Gift from CC - thanks!, 355 ml can
  • Score: 3.8 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 14/8-2019

La Minérale de La Mine

New CH brewery, Gose #11:
  • Name: La Minérale de La Mine, 3%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Pale yellow, slight haze. Some fizzy, white head.
  • Aroma: Lemon, light fruits, sea water.
  • Taste: Lemon, slight sour fruits, some salt. Refreshing.
  • Bought: kibrasse.ch, 330 ml, CHF 7.00
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 14/8-2019, BB: ??/??-????

Tuesday 13 August 2019

Solo Askianos

  • Name: Solo Askianos, 7%, Greece
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, clear. Some dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, dark chocolate, roasted, some coffee notes.
  • Taste: Medium roasted, dark malt. Some coffee and dark chocolate.
  • Bought: Crete hotel, 330 ml, €6.00
  • Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 13/8-2019, BB: 5/3-2021

Solo Americana

New brewery:
  • Name: Solo Americana, 6%, Greece
  • Appearance: Orange dark golden, clear. Some fizzy off-white head.
  • Aroma: Bread, medium malt, some caramel, light hops.
  • Taste: Medium malt, sweet malt, bread, nice hops. Some lingering bitterness. Pleasant surprise.
  • Bought: Crete hotel, 330 ml, €6.00
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 13/8-2019, BB: 19/2-2020

Monday 12 August 2019

EZA [εζα] Premium Pilsener Beer

  • Name: EZA [εζα] Premium Pilsener Beer, 5.2%, Greece
  • Appearance: Light orange golden, clear. Some fizzy white head.
  • Aroma: Light malt, light hops. Slight caramel?
  • Taste: Medium malt, slight hops. Quite a bit of sweetness.
  • Bought: Crete hotel, 330 ml, €0.00
  • Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
  • Info: 12/8-2019, BB: 28/2-2020

Sunday 11 August 2019

Odyssey White Rhapsody

  • Name: Odyssey White Rhapsody, 5%, Greece
  • Appearance: Light yellow, hazy. Good amount of white head.
  • Aroma: Wheat, citrus, some sweetness. Slight spices.
  • Taste: Some wheat, lots of spices. Some citrus and sweetness.
  • Bought: Crete hotel, 250 ml draught, €0.00
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 11/8-2019

Saturday 10 August 2019

EZA [εζα] Fine Lager Beer

  • Name: EZA [εζα] Fine Lager Beer, 5%, Greece
  • Appearance: Light golden, clear. Good amount of white head.
  • Aroma: Malt, sweetness. Slight grains.
  • Taste: Medium malt, quite sweet. Hint of bitterness.
  • Bought: Crete hotel, 330 ml, €4.50
  • Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
  • Info: 10/8-2019, BB: 30/9-2019

EZA [εζα] Alcohol Free

  • Name: EZA [εζα] Alcohol Free, 0.5%, Greece
  • Appearance: Clear golden. Some white head.
  • Aroma: Light malt, grains.
  • Taste: Grains, medium malt, sweetness. Surprisingly good NA.
  • Bought: Crete hotel, 330 ml, €0.00
  • Score: 2.6 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
  • Info: 10/8-2019, BB: 30/6-2020

Friday 9 August 2019

Magnus Magister 4 Seasons

  • Name: Magnus Magister 4 Seasons, 4.9%, Greece
  • Appearance: Dark golden, clear. Some fizzy white head.
  • Aroma: Cheap malt, slight off flavours.
  • Taste: Cheap malt, artificial flavours, quite harsh.
  • Bought: Crete hotel, 330 ml, €0.00
  • Score: 1.8 (Aroma 4/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 3/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 7/20)
  • Info: 9/8-2019, BB: ??/??-????

Thursday 8 August 2019

Pils Hellas

New brewery:
  • Name: Pils Hellas, 4.5%, Greece
  • Appearance: Light golden, clear. Fizzy. Ok amount of white head.
  • Aroma: Pale malt, grains. Unexciting.
  • Taste: Cheap malt, grains. Very standard.
  • Bought: Crete hotel, 330 ml can, €0.00
  • Score: 2.3 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 9/20)
  • Info: 8/8-2019, BB: 28/2-2020

Tuesday 6 August 2019

Malternative Cérès

New CH brewery, Specialty Grain - Other #13:
  • Name: Malternative Cérès, 6.5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Hazy even murky dark golden orange. Lots of white head.
  • Aroma: Pale malt, grains. Some fruitiness.
  • Taste: Malt, grains, light fruits, slight acidity. A bit unclean.
  • Bought: kibrasse.ch, 330 ml, CHF 5.85
  • Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
  • Info: 6/8-2019, BB: 4/11-2020

Popihn Icauna

  • Name: Popihn Icauna, 4.8%, France
  • Appearance: Light golden yellow, slight haze. Some fizzy white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruit, grapefruit. Slight hops, dust, some malt.
  • Taste: Light malt, some hops, good fruits. Decent balance.
  • Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml, CHF 5.17
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 6/8-2019, BB: 26/12-2019

Saturday 3 August 2019

Brasserie du Temps Trinity

  • Name: Brasserie du Temps Trinity, 11.9%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Some dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, slight burnt, bitter.
  • Taste: Dark malt, roasted, slight burnt. Dark chocolate.
  • Bought: kibrasse.ch, 330 ml, CHF 5.80
  • Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 3/8-2019, BB: 5/11-2019

Boss'Beer Moléson

  • Name: Boss'Beer Moléson, 6.2%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Orange golden, slight haze. Some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, light hops.
  • Taste: Good hops, slight malt, exotic fruits, strong bitterness. A bit harsh.
  • Bought: Manor, 330 ml, CHF ?.??
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 3/8-2019, BB: 29/10-2019

Gotlands Easy Rider Bulldog

  • Name: Gotlands Easy Rider Bulldog, 0.4%, Sweden
  • Appearance: Light orange, quite hazy. Some fizzy white head.
  • Aroma: Light malt, light fruits, cereal.
  • Taste: Light malt, some hops. Grains. A bit harsh, but decent for a NA.
  • Bought: Manor (Fribourg), 330 ml, CHF ?.??
  • Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
  • Info: 3/8-2019, BB: 2/3-2020

Friday 2 August 2019

Popihn DIPA Mosaic

  • Name: Popihn DIPA Mosaic, 8%, France
  • Appearance: Yellow golden, quite hazy. Some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Fruits, grapefruit, slight hops.
  • Taste: Lots of fruits, juice, grapefruit. Slight sweetness. Some bitterness, but quite laidback.
  • Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml, CHF 5.17 
  • Score: 3.8 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 2/8-2019, BB: 19/12-2019

Hordeum Feu Du Courroux

New CH brewery:
  • Name: Hordeum Feu Du Courroux, 6.2%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Amber, hazy, some sediments in the bottle. Some fizzy head
  • Aroma: Light fruits, some caramel sweetness.
  • Taste: Red fruits, caramel sweetness. Some hops. Some dry fruits at the end.
  • Bought: kibrasse.ch, 330 ml, CHF 5.80
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 2/8-2019, BB: 31/12-2019

Wednesday 31 July 2019

Popihn IPA Loral

France #100:
  • Name: Popihn IPA Loral, 7.5%, France
  • Appearance: Yellow, very hazy. Some white head.
  • Aroma: Fruits, grapefruit, some hops. Citrus.
  • Taste: Hops, resins, light fruits, citrus. Quite strong bitterness.
  • Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml, CHF 5.17
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 31/7-2019, BB: 18/12-2019

Haut-Lac Turbine

New CH brewery:
  • Name: Haut-Lac Turbine, 7%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Burnt orange, hazy. Some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Herbs, some fruits, slight yeast.
  • Taste: Some fruits, pale malt, cardboard. Dry, herbal.
  • Bought: kibrasse.ch, 330 ml, CHF 5.60
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 31/7-2019, BB: 31/12-2020

Saturday 27 July 2019

Popihn Russian Imperial Stout v.3

  • Name: Popihn Russian Imperial Stout v.3, 11.6%, France
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, looks almost oily. Tiny, dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, coffee notes. Slight barrel.
  • Taste: Roasted, dark malt, some dark chocolate. Some barrel. Good complexity. Very nice.
  • Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml, CHF 5.17
  • Score: 3.9 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 16/20)
  • Info: 27/7-2019, BB: 18/3-2020

Dive Bär Saison Estivale

New CH brewery:
  • Name: Dive Bär Saison Estivale, 6.3%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Pale yellow golden, hazy. Fizzy, some white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, Belgian yeast.
  • Taste: Light fruits, lots of Belgian yeast. Some flowers. Slight alcohol.
  • Bought: kibrasse.ch, 330 ml, CHF 5.70
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 27/7-2019, BB: 22/5-2019

Friday 26 July 2019

Popihn / LIC IPA (Citra / Cashmere)

  • Name: Popihn / LIC IPA (Citra / Cashmere), 7.2%, France
  • Appearance: Hazy yellow golden, small white head. Some sediments at the bottom of the bottle.
  • Aroma: Lots of fruit, exotic fruits, grapefruit. Hops, resins, pine.
  • Taste: Lots of fruit, grapefruit, pines. Good hops, lingering bitterness. Some juiciness.
  • Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml, CHF 5.17
  • Score: 3.8 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 16/20)
  • Info: 26/7-2019, BB: 6/12-2019

Lance-Pierre Lausanne-Goslar

Gose #10:
  • Name: Lance-Pierre Lausanne-Goslar, 4.2%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Light orange, hazy. Lots of fizzy white head. Some sediments at the bottom of the bottle.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, black pepper, some tartness.
  • Taste: Light fruits. Slight lemon, a bit of tartness. Slight saltiness. Nice and refreshing.
  • Bought: kibrasse.ch, 330 ml, CHF 5.30
  • Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 26/7-2019, BB: ??/??-????

Saturday 20 July 2019

Popihn Porter Cerises / Framboises

Porter - Flavored #5:
  • Name: Popihn Porter Cerises / Framboises, 5.1%, France
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, good amount of tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, chocolate, raspberry and cherries.
  • Taste: Dark malt, lots of berries. Cherries and raspberries. Dry fruits. Slight tartness. Interesting.
  • Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml, CHF 5.17
  • Score: 3.7 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 20/7-2019, BB: 8/5-2021

Popihn Hoppy Lager Mosaïc / Loral

New brewery, French brewery #50:
  • Name: Popihn Hoppy Lager Mosaïc / Loral, 5.5%, France
  • Appearance: Yellow golden, mostly clear. Small, white head.
  • Aroma: Lots of fruits, exotic fruits, grapefruit. Some hops.
  • Taste: Nice fruits, grapefruit, good hops. Pine, nice bitterness.
  • Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml, CHF 5.17
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 20/7-2019, BB: 3/5-2020

Friday 19 July 2019

BadFish Imperial Brown Ale Rum BA

Brown Ale - Imperial #3, new CH brewery:
  • Name: BadFish Imperial Brown Ale Rum BA, 8.9%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Dark brown, seems clear. Some fizzy, dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted. Lots of barrel.
  • Taste: Dark malt, lots of barrel, roasted. Dryness, warming.
  • Bought: kibrasse.ch, 330 ml, CHF 6.80
  • Score: 3.8 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 19/7-2019, BB: 28/2-2020

l'Improbable la Suricate Blonde

  • Name: l'Improbable la Suricate Blonde, 4.8%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Light orange, very hazy. Some sediments. Good amount of white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, quite a bit of yeast. Slight hips.
  • Taste: Light fruits, some yeast, some grains. Dirt, slight sourness.
  • Bought: kibrasse.ch, 330 ml, CHF 5.20
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 19/7-2019, BB: 21/9-2019

Saturday 13 July 2019

Barfuss Black Monkey

New CH brewery:
  • Name: Barfuss Black Monkey, 6.8%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, lots of dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, dark chocolate.
  • Taste: Dark malt, lightly roasted. Some coffee and chocolate.
  • Bought: Craftbrew.ch, 330 ml, CHF 4.80
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 13/7-2019, BB: 22/9-2019

O'Bled Moisson

New CH brewery:
  • Name: O'Bled Moisson, 4.2%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Dark golden, quite hazy. Quite carbonated. Good amount of off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light malt, grass and flowers, some hops. 
  • Taste: Light malt, some hops. A bit of grass, slight yeast.
  • Bought: kibrasse.ch, 330 ml, CHF  5.70
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 13/7-2019, BB: 7/9-2019

Friday 12 July 2019

l'Atelier la Malinoise

New CH brewery:
  • Name: l'Atelier la Malinoise, 5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Medium to dark brown, very hazy. Lots of light tan head.
  • Aroma: Light malt, toasted. Sweetness.
  • Taste: Medium malt, toasted, nutty. Some caramel sweetness.
  • Bought: kibrasse.ch, 330 ml, CHF 5.50
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 12/7-2019, BB: 31/5-2019

WhiteFrontier FWT Session IPA

  • Name: WhiteFrontier FWT Session IPA, 3.5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Pale yellow golden, quite hazy. Good amount of off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, lemony, slight hops.
  • Taste: Light fruits, some yeast, slight lemon, refreshing. Some light hops. Hint of sweetness.
  • Bought: Coop, 330 ml, CHF ?.??
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 12/7-2019, BB: 31/3-2020

Saturday 6 July 2019

Ahoi Bier Knock Stout

New CH brewery:
  • Name: Ahoi Bier Knock Stout, 4.6%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, seems clear. Tiny tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted. Hint of coffee?
  • Taste: Dark malt, slightly roasted. A bit light for a stout.
  • Bought: Craftbrew.ch, 330 ml, CHF 5.20
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 6/7-2019, BB: 30/9-2019

Eisbock Noxx Illuminator Weizen Doppelbock

  • Name: Eisbock Noxx Illuminator Weizen Doppelbock, 9.5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Dark brown, red hue. Clear. Almost no head.
  • Aroma: Dark fruits, ripe fruits. Sweetness.
  • Taste: Dark fruits, ripe fruits, some pale malt. Fruity sweetness. Nice.
  • Bought: Craftbrew.ch, 330 ml, CHF 8.30
  • Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 6/7-2019, BB: 31/12-2019

Friday 5 July 2019

Chen Van Loon 606 Bitter Ale

  • Name: Chen Van Loon 606 Bitter Ale, 6.0%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Orange light brown, very hazy. Some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, grapefruit, good hops. Resins.
  • Taste: Good hops, nice fruits, grapefruit. Light bitterness, pine. Nice.
  • Bought: Craftbrew.ch, 330 ml, CHF 6.20
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 5/7-2019, BB: 10/2-2021

Old Hill Brewmaster Boar - Helles

New CH brewery:
  • Name: Old Hill Brewmaster Boar - Helles, 4.5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Light orange golden, slight haze. Some white head.
  • Aroma: Light malt, slight grains, floral.
  • Taste: Light malt, very light hops, earth, some grass, floral. Well balanced. Surprisingly nice.
  • Bought: Craftbrew.ch, 330 ml, CHF 5.20
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 5/7-2019, BB: 18/10-2019

Sunday 30 June 2019

St. Laurentius Vanilla Oatmeal Stout

New CH brewery:
  • Name: St. Laurentius Vanilla Oatmeal Stout, 6.2%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Some dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, leather, roasted.
  • Taste: Dark malt, roasted, good amount of vanilla, some coffee.
  • Bought: Craftbrew.ch, 330 ml, CHF 4.80
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 29/6-2019, BB: ??/??-????

Saturday 29 June 2019

Lehe Chilsner

Flavored - Chili / Peppers #2:
  • Name: Lehe Chilsner, 5.5%, Estonia
  • Appearance: Light orange golden, clear. Some white head.
  • Aroma: Chilli, but not hot.
  • Taste: More chilli, nice heat. Not too spicy. Some malt hiding in there. Lingering chilli aftertaste.
  • Bought: Die Bierothek (Stuttgart), 330 ml, €2.83
  • Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
  • Info: 29/6-2019, BB: 18/2-2020

la Mécanique des Fluides Tangerine Lollipop

  • Name: la Mécanique des Fluides Tangerine Lollipop, ?%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Light brown, hazy. Lots of off-white head.
  • Aroma: Peppermint, herbs. Vegetables, slight hops. Some malt.
  • Taste: Herbs, vegetables, some hops. A bit harsh.
  • Bought: Le Port de Fribourg, 300 ml tap, CHF 6.00
  • Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
  • Info: 29/6-2019

Extra-Muros Ygritte

  • Name: Extra-Muros Ygritte, ?%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Yellow golden, hazy. Some white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, some hops.
  • Taste: Light hops, some herbs. Light fruits. Slight bitterness.
  • Bought: Le Port de Fribourg, 300 ml tap, CHF 6.00
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 29/6-2019

Les Gobelins Pilzen Barke

  • Name: Les Gobelins Pilzen Barke, 5.9%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Hazy dark yellow, some white head.
  • Aroma: Pale malt, light hops. Typical pilsner.
  • Taste: Pale malt, light hops. Some fruits, sweetness. Smooth.
  • Bought: Le Port de Fribourg, 300 ml tap, CHF 6.00
  • Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 29/6-2019

Friday 28 June 2019

La Débauche Black Phillip

New brewery:
  • Name: La Débauche Black Phillip, 10%, France
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Dark tan head, some sediments.
  • Aroma: Brett, some dark malt. Roasted. Mostly brett, though.
  • Taste: Dark malt, brett, roasted. Lasting funkiness. Not my thing.
  • Bought: Die Bierothek (Stuttgart), 330 ml, €6.25
  • Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
  • Info: 28/6-2019, BB: ??/??-????

Glattfelder Hell

New CH brewery:
  • Name: Glattfelder Hell, 4.7%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Dark golden, quite hazy. Small off-white head.
  • Aroma: Pale malt, grass, light hops.
  • Taste: Pale malt, light hops, some fruits. Earthy, grass.
  • Bought: Craftbrew.ch, 330 ml, CHF 4.80
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 28/6-2019, BB: 30/6-2019

Saturday 22 June 2019

LägereBräu Barrique Blend Cognac Imperial Stout

  • Name: LägereBräu Barrique Blend Cognac Imperial Stout, 8.5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Dark brown, seems clear. Almost no head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, some dark fruits. Slight barrel.
  • Taste: Dark malt, slightly roasted, some barrel and dark fruits. Lacks depth.
  • Bought: Craftbrew.ch, 330 ml, CHF 6.90
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 22/6-2019, BB: 31/10-2020

Buddelship Great Escape

New brewery:
  • Name: Buddelship Great Escape, 6.5%, Germany
  • Appearance: Light orange golden, slight haze. Some white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, citrus fruits. Pine, light hops.
  • Taste: Light fruits, pale malts. Good amount of hops. Lingering bitterness. Not clean.
  • Bought: Die Bierothek (Stuttgart), 330 ml, €3.78
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 22/6-2019, BB: 31/1-2020

Friday 21 June 2019

Borg Surtur Nr. 38

  • Name: Borg Surtur Nr. 38, 10.8%, Iceland
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Some dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, heavily roasted. Liquorice and coffee.
  • Taste: Dark malt, very roasted. Some coffee and sweetness. Very good.
  • Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml, CHF 4.00
  • Score: 4.0 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 16/20)
  • Info: 21/6-2019, BB: 28/11-2027

Hammer-Bier Tessiner Marroni Honig Bock Bier

New CH brewery:
  • Name: Hammer-Bier Tessiner Marroni Honig Bock Bier, 6.6%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Straw golden, clear. Some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Honey, some chestnut. Sweetness.
  • Taste: Medium malt, honey sweetness. Floral. More honey sweetness.
  • Bought: Craftbrew.ch, 330 ml, CHF 8.95
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 21/6-2019, BB: 31/12-2020

St. Erhard Original (Kellerbier)

New brewery:
  • Name: St. Erhard Original (Kellerbier), 5.0%, Germany
  • Appearance: Orange-red, amber? Very clear. Some fizzy head.
  • Aroma: Light malt, some dark fruit? Some caramel.
  • Taste: Medium malt, light caramel sweetness. Too sweet.
  • Bought: Die Bierothek (Stuttgart), 330 ml, €1.95
  • Score: 2.6 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
  • Info: 21/6-2019, BB: 6/2-2020

Wednesday 19 June 2019

Darkwolf Alone In The Dark

  • Name: Darkwolf Alone In The Dark, 4.8%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Small, tan head.
  • Aroma: Roasted, dark malt. Some coffee.
  • Taste: Dark malt, roasted, slight coffee. Good!
  • Bought: Craftbrew.ch, 500 ml, CHF 5.50
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 19/6-2019, BB: 30/11-2019

Espiga Garage IPA

New brewery:
  • Name: Espiga Garage IPA, 6%, Spain
  • Appearance: Orange golden, very hazy. Good amount of creamy, white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruit, grapefruit, good amount of hops, pine.
  • Taste: Good fruit, nice hops. Pines. Good bitterness. 
  • Bought: Die Bierothek (Stuttgart), 330 ml, €2.83
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 19/6-2019, BB: 25/11-2019

Saturday 15 June 2019

Chen Van Loon Black Ale

New CH brewery:
  • Name: Chen Van Loon Black Ale, 7.5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Small, dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, some dark chocolate.
  • Taste: Dark malt, slightly roasted, some dark chocolate and coffee notes. Dark fruit? Very smooth.
  • Bought: Craftbrew.ch, 330 ml, CHF 6.20
  • Score: 3.8 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 15/6-2019, BB: 31/3-2021

NBG Crazy Lazy Hazy

New brewery:
  • Name: NBG Crazy Lazy Hazy, 5.0%, Germany
  • Appearance: Light yellow golden, very hazy. Small, white head.
  • Aroma: Grapefruit, light fruits, slight hops.
  • Taste: Light hops, some bitterness, pine. Good light fruits, grapefruit.
  • Bought: Die Bierothek (Stuttgart), 330 ml, €2.84
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 15/6-2019, BB: 27/2-2020

Friday 14 June 2019

Emma Salto Orale

New brewery:
  • Name: Emma Salto Orale, 8.6%, Germany
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Some tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted. Coffee, slight smoke.
  • Taste: Dark malt, roasted, dark chocolate. Slight coffee notes and burnt.
  • Bought: Die Bierothek (Stuttgart), 330 ml, €4.35
  • Score: 3.8 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 14/6-2019, BB: 22/11-2020

Eisbock Noxx IPA

New CH brewery:
  • Name:  Eisbock Noxx IPA, 6.2%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Golden brown, chestnut. Clear. Small, off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light malt, toasted. Some caramel sweetness. Not much hops.
  • Taste: Light malt, microscopic hops. Toasted, sweetness. Lacking bitterness for an IPA.
  • Bought: Craftbrew.ch, 330 ml, CHF 6.50
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 14/6-2019, BB: 30/11-2019

Sunday 9 June 2019

Libertus Frankonian Dark

New brewery:
  • Name: Libertus Frankonian Dark, 5.3%, Germany
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Tiny tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, slightly roasted.
  • Taste: Dark malt, moderately roasted, some sweetness.
  • Bought: Die Bierothek (Stuttgart), 500 ml, €2.83
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 9/6-2019, BB: 1/12-2019

Blech.Brut 23/04

New brewery:
  • Name: Blech.Brut 23/04, 6.5%, Germany
  • Appearance: Murky orange light brown, some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Exotic fruits, grapefruit, some hops.
  • Taste: Lots of fruits, grapefruit. Nice hops, quite laidback. Smooth.
  • Bought: Die Bierothek (Stuttgart), 330 ml can, €3.95
  • Score: 3.8 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 9/6-2019, BB: 6/9-2019

Saturday 8 June 2019

Sakiškiu / Birrificio Italiano Baked Ale

New brewery, Smoked - Other #2:
  • Name: Sakiškiu / Birrificio Italiano Baked Ale, 6.3%, Lithuania
  • Appearance: Light orange, slightly hazy. Big amount of creamy, head.
  • Aroma: Some malt, slight bread, light fruits. 
  • Taste: Nice fruits, hint of citrus. Some smokiness. Interesting, again.
  • Bought: Die Bierothek (Stuttgart), 330 ml, €3.78
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 8/6-2019, BB: 8/7-2019

Flügge Jorke

New brewery:
  • Name: Flügge Jorke, 3.8%, Germany
  • Appearance: Very hazy golden yellow. Some fizzy off-white head. Cute bird.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, lemon. Some tartness.
  • Taste: Light, tart fruits, lemon. Some pale malt. Interesting.
  • Bought: Die Bierothek (Stuttgart), 330 ml, €4.73
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 8/6-2019, BB: 20/7-2019

Friday 7 June 2019

Hopferei Hertrich Veto Weisser Hai

New brewery, Wheat Ale - India / Hopfenweisse #4:
  • Name: Hopferei Hertrich Veto Weisser Hai, 6.8%, Germany
  • Appearance: Orange, cloudy. Some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Lots of fruits, ripe fruits, some spices.
  • Taste: Light, ripe fruits, spices, some wheat. Bananas. Nice.
  • Bought: Die Bierothek (Stuttgart), 330 ml, €3.78
  • Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 7/6-2019, BB: 5/7-2019

London Beer Factory Paxton IPA

New brewery:
  • Name: London Beer Factory Paxton IPA, 5.5%, England
  • Appearance: Orange golden, hazy. Good amount of off-white head.
  • Aroma: Fruits, grapefruit, nice hops.
  • Taste: Good hops, pine, nice light fruits, grapefruits. Nice bitterness, some sweetness.
  • Bought: Manor (Fribourg), 330 ml can, CHF 2.60
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 7/6-2019, BB: 12/11-2019

Monday 3 June 2019

Afamia Premium Quality

Ratebeer country #189:
  • Name: Afamia Premium Quality, 4.5%, Syria
  • Appearance: Golden brown, clear. Small head.
  • Aroma: Good fruits, light malt. Grains.
  • Taste: Grains, light malt, light fruits. Strange one.
  • Bought: Trade with Erzengel - big thanks!, small sample
  • Score: 2.3 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 9/20)
  • Info: 3/6-2019

2SIX8 Goat Farm Pale Ale

Ratebeer country #188:
  • Name: 2SIX8 Goat Farm Pale Ale, 5.2%, Antigua & Barbuda
  • Appearance: Hazy light orange golden, some fizzy head.
  • Aroma: Good fruits, light hops.
  • Taste: Lots of fruits, slight hops, low bitterness.
  • Bought: Trade with Erzengel - big thanks!, small sample
  • Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
  • Info: 3/6-2019

Bière Niger

Ratebeer country #187:
  • Name: Bière Niger, ?%, Niger
  • Appearance: Yellow golden, hazy. Not much head.
  • Aroma: Some sweetness, grains, funk.
  • Taste: Grains, slight tart fruits, light sweetness.
  • Bought: Trade with Erzengel - big thanks!, small sample
  • Score: 2.1 (Aroma 4/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 4/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 9/20)
  • Info: 3/6-2019

Saturday 1 June 2019

Brehon Killanny Red

New brewery:
  • Name: Brehon Killanny Red, 4.5%, Ireland
  • Appearance: Dark brown-red, mahogany? Clear and fizzy. Some light tan head, big head later.
  • Aroma: Malt, toasted, slight metal.
  • Taste: Medium malt, red fruits, toasted. Slight bitterness. Later sweetness. Quite smooth.
  • Bought: Die Bierothek (Stuttgart), 500 ml, €3.78
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 1/6-2019, BB: 6/4-2020

Smash Project Herbipolis

New brewery:
  • Name: Smash Project Herbipolis, 5.0%, Germany
  • Appearance: Light yellow golden, slight haze. Fizzy. Good amount off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, light hops. Grains?
  • Taste: Light malt, light hops, some grains. Light fruits? Refreshing, but not much more.
  • Bought: Die Bierothek (Stuttgart), 500 ml, €3.21
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 1/6-2019, BB: 14/9-2019

Friday 31 May 2019

Sudden Death Sir Barks-A-Lot

New brewery:
  • Name: Sudden Death Sir Barks-A-Lot, 6.8%, Germany
  • Appearance: Hazy golden, nice white head.
  • Aroma: Light malt, some fruits. Dankness.
  • Taste: Light malt, some hops, slight dankness. Not much fruits. Wouldn’t say this is a NEIPA.
  • Bought: Die Bierothek (Stuttgart), 330 ml, €4.73
  • Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 31/5-2019, BB: 18/8-2019

Bayerischer Bahnhof Original Leipziger Gose

Gose #9, Germany #300, new brewery:
  • Name: Bayerischer Bahnhof Original Leipziger Gose, 4.5%, Germany
  • Appearance: Light orange golden, hazy. Quite hazy. Small head.
  • Aroma: Herbs, light fruits, some saltiness, hint of tanginess.
  • Taste: Light fruits, lemon and sweet, some saltiness. Slight sourness, but luckily for me not too much.
  • Bought: Die Bierothek (Stuttgart), 330 ml, €2.74
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 31/5-2019, BB: 27/2-2020

BraufactuM The Brale

New brewery:
  • Name: BraufactuM The Brale, 5.0%, Germany
  • Appearance: Dark brown, hazy. Some tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, some sweetness.
  • Taste: Dark malt, lightly roasted, some caramel sweetness.
  • Bought: Hotel restaurant (Stuttgart), 300 ml tap, €9.00
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 31/5-2019

Stuttgarter Hofbräu Pilsner

New brewery:
  • Name: Stuttgarter Hofbräu Pilsner, 4.9%, Germany
  • Appearance: Light golden, clear. Nice amount of creamy, white head.
  • Aroma: Pale malt, light fruits, some hops.
  • Taste: Light malt, light hops. Some bitterness in aftertaste. Some harshness.
  • Bought: Hotel restaurant (Stuttgart), 300 ml tap, €4.00
  • Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 31/5-2019

Thursday 30 May 2019

Schönbuch Kristallweizen

Weissbier - Kristallweizen #13:
  • Name: Schönbuch Kristallweizen, 5.1%, Germany
  • Appearance: Clear golden, some off-white head. Fizzy.
  • Aroma: Banana, wheat. Some bloody lemon, because they put a slice of lemon in it...
  • Taste: Nice wheat, some banana, light spices. Good.
  • Bought: Brauhaus Schönbuch (Stuttgart), 500 ml, €4.10
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 30/5-2019, BB: ??/??-????

Schönbuch Hefeweizen Dunkel

  • Name: Schönbuch Hefeweizen Dunkel, 5.1%, Germany
  • Appearance: Dark brown, hazy. Some tan head.
  • Aroma: Wheat, banana, some malt. Toasted.
  • Taste: Dark malt, some caramel sweetness. Some wheat and dark fruits?
  • Bought: Brauhaus Schönbuch (Stuttgart), 100 ml tap, €?.??
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 30/5-2019

Schönbuch Pils

  • Name: Schönbuch Pils, 4.8%, Germany
  • Appearance: Light golden, very clear. Fizzy. Some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light hops, light malt, floral.
  • Taste: Light malt, hops, floral. Slight yeast. Crisp.
  • Bought: Brauhaus Schönbuch (Stuttgart), 100 ml tap, €?.??
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 30/5-2019

Schönbuch Hefeweizen Hell

  • Name: Schönbuch Hefeweizen Hell, 5.1%, Germany
  • Appearance: Yellow golden, hazy. Some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Wheat, banana, yeast, spices.
  • Taste: Wheat, banana, light fruits. Hint of yeast. Light spices.
  • Bought: Brauhaus Schönbuch (Stuttgart), 100 ml tap, €?.??
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 30/5-2019

Schönbuch Naturtrüb

New brewery:
  • Name: Schönbuch Naturtrüb, 4.8%, Germany
  • Appearance: Hazy, light orange golden. Some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruit, light hops.
  • Taste: Light hops, some yeast. Light fruits. Smooth.
  • Bought: Brauhaus Schönbuch (Stuttgart), 100 ml tap, €?.??
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 30/5-2019

Wednesday 29 May 2019

Kinn Bresjnev

  • Name: Kinn Bresjnev, 8%, Norway
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Lots of dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, dark chocolate.
  • Taste: Dark malt, roasted, some dark chocolate. Light coffee notes. Some dark fruit sweetness.
  • Bought: OSL Tax Free (Oslo), 750 ml, NOK 69.00
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 29/5-2019, BB: 6/4-2028

Saturday 25 May 2019

Le Fou du Roi La Dernière Volonté

  • Name: Le Fou du Roi La Dernière Volonté, 7.2%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Medium orange brown, very hazy. Some light tan head.
  • Aroma: Light malt, fruits, some sweetness.
  • Taste: Malt, some red fruits, raisins, slight caramel sweetness.
  • Bought: Halle aux Boissons (Matran), 330 ml, CHF 4.00
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 25/5-2019, BB: 1/11-2019

Friday 24 May 2019

La Corne du Bois des Pendus La Triple 10º

New brewery:
  • Name: La Corne du Bois des Pendus La Triple 10º, 10.0%, Belgium
  • Appearance: Light golden, hazy. Small, creamy off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, Belgian yeast. Spices.
  • Taste: Good fruits, Belgian yeast. Some hops. Good spices.
  • Bought: Halle aux Boissons (Matran), 330 ml, CHF 2.80
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 24/5-2019, BB: 30/4-2022

Le Traquenard Pale Ale [Blonde]

  • Name: Le Traquenard Pale Ale [Blonde], 4.7%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Light orange, very hazy. Lots of white head, almost too much.
  • Aroma: Light fruits light hops. Slight yeast.
  • Taste: Good fruits, light hops, pale malt. Some spices.
  • Bought: Halle aux Boissons (Matran), 330 ml, CHF 4.00
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 24/5-2019, BB: 30/6-2019

Wednesday 22 May 2019

Bier Factory Rapperswil Oh IPA

  • Name: Bier Factory Rapperswil Oh IPA, 6.5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Light orange golden, hazy. Lots of white head.
  • Aroma: Hops, light fruits. Exotic fruits.
  • Taste: Good hops, nice fruits, hint of malt. Some exotic fruits. Decent.
  • Bought: Luigia (Fribourg), 330 ml, CHF ?.??
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 22/5-2019, BB: 6/3-2019(!)

Baladin Magika

  • Name: Baladin Magika, 8.5%, Italy
  • Appearance: Clear amber, some light tan head.
  • Aroma: Aromatic, perfume. Sweet malt.
  • Taste: Aromatic, medium malt, perfume. Nice. Sweet.
  • Bought: Les Trentenaires (Fribourg), 330 ml tap, CHF 5.50
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 22/5-2019

Insel-Brauerei Meerjungfrau

  • Name: Insel-Brauerei Meerjungfrau, 5.6%, Germany
  • Appearance: Light orange, hazy. Some white head.
  • Aroma: Light sour, light fruits. Herbs?
  • Taste: Quite sour, tart fruits. Light fruits.
  • Bought: Shared by JC - thanks!, 330 ml
  • Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
  • Info: 22/5-2019, BB: ??/??-????

Insel-Brauerei Seepferd

  • Name: Insel-Brauerei Seepferd, 5.6%, Germany
  • Appearance: Orange, slight haze. Some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Some sourness, tart fruits.
  • Taste: Slightly sour, but with some fruity sweetness.
  • Bought: Shared by BW - thanks!, 330 ml
  • Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
  • Info: 22/5-2019, BB ??/??-????

BLZ Don Maté

IPA - Flavored #4:
  • Name: BLZ Don Maté, 6.3%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Hazy orange, small off-white head.
  • Aroma: Like tea, some fruits? Herbs.
  • Taste: Herbs and tea. I guess that's the maté. Low bitterness, lacking "IPA" elements...
  • Bought: Les Trentenaires (Fribourg), 330 ml, CHF 9.00
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 22/5-2019, BB: 23/10-2020

Saturday 18 May 2019

BrewDog Cocoa Psycho

  • Name: BrewDog Cocoa Psycho, 10%, Scotland
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, nearly black. Tiny, dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, coffee, dark chocolate. Prunes.
  • Taste: Dark malt, coffee, roasted, dark chocolate. Slightly burnt. Smooth.
  • Bought: Halle aux Boissons (Matran), 330 ml, CHF 7.50
  • Score: 4.0 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 16/20)
  • Info: 18/5-2019, BB: 5/10-2022

WhiteFrontier / Stockholm Foreign Extra Stout

  • Name: WhiteFrontier / Stockholm Foreign Extra Stout, 7.5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Some dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, some chocolate and coffee notes.
  • Taste: Dark malt, heavily roasted, clear coffee, some dark chocolate. Very enjoyable.
  • Bought: Halle aux Boissons (Matran), 330 ml, CHF 3.60
  • Score: 3.8 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 18/5-2019, BB: 31/12-2019

Friday 17 May 2019

Beaufort Lager (Côte d’Ivoire)

Ivory Coast #2:
  • Name: Beaufort Lager (Côte d’Ivoire), 5%, Ivory Coast
  • Appearance: Pale golden, clear. Some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Pale malt, grains. Standard.
  • Taste: Pale malt, slight grains, light fruits.
  • Bought: Courtesy of caribou43 - thanks!, 330 ml
  • Score: 1.9 (Aroma 4/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 4/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 7/20)
  • Info: 17/5-2019, BB: 10/10-2019

Baladin Elixir

  • Name: Baladin Elixir, 10%, Italy
  • Appearance: Dark ruby red, clear. Some light tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark fruits, some caramel, medium malt.
  • Taste: Dark fruits, good maltiness. Caramel sweetness. Nice.
  • Bought: Les Trentenaires (Fribourg), 100 ml draft, CHF 2.20
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 17/5-2019

Baladin Open Amber

  • Name: Baladin Open Amber, 7.5%, Italy
  • Appearance: Dark ruby red, some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Medium malt, red fruits? Some caramel.
  • Taste: Red fruits? Medium malt, caramel sweetness.
  • Bought: Les Trentenaires (Fribourg), 100 ml draft, CHF 2.20
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 17/5-2019

Baladin Open Rock'n'Roll

  • Name: Baladin Open Rock'n'Roll, 7.5%, Italy
  • Appearance: Light orange golden, clear. Some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Nice hops, good fruits, spices.
  • Taste: Some hops, aromatic. Fruits. Slight spices.
  • Bought: Les Trentenaires (Fribourg), 100 ml draft, CHF 2.20
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 17/5-2019

Baladin Wayan

  • Name: Baladin Wayan, 5.8%, Italy
  • Appearance: Light orange, slight haze. Small head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, orange.
  • Taste: More fruits. Spices, cardamom, coriander.
  • Bought: Les Trentenaires (Fribourg), 100 ml draft, CHF 2.20
  • Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
  • Info: 17/5-2019

Baladin Open White

  • Name: Baladin Open White, 5%, Italy
  • Appearance: Medium yellow, hazy. Small white head.
  • Aroma: Wheat, light fruits, yeast.
  • Taste: Light fruits, yeast, wheat, slight sourness.
  • Bought: Les Trentenaires (Fribourg), 100 ml draft, CHF 2.20
  • Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
  • Info: 17/5-2019

Baladin NazionAle

  • Name: Baladin NazionAle, 6%, Italy
  • Appearance: Yellow golden, clear.
  • Aroma: Belgian yeast, light fruits. Some spices.
  • Taste: Belgian yeast, light fruits. Spices, slight pale malt.
  • Bought: Les Trentenaires (Fribourg), 100 ml draft, CHF 2.20
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 17/5-2019

Saturday 11 May 2019

Fuller's Vintage Ale 2016

English Strong Ale #50:
  • Name: Fuller's Vintage Ale 2016, 8.5%, England
  • Appearance: Bottle 116893. Dark brown, hue of red. Clear. Some off-white head.
  • Aroma: Ripe, dark fruits, medium malt, bread. Some sweetness.
  • Taste: Medium malt, ripe fruits, prunes. Some sweetness. Slight alcohol.
  • Bought: Garosch, 500 ml, CHF 7.90
  • Score: 3.8 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 11/5-2019, BB: 31/12-2026

Boss'Beer Vanil Noir

  • Name: Boss'Beer Vanil Noir, 6.0%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Sone dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, slight coffee notes.
  • Taste: Dark malt, medium roasted. Vanilla. Some dark chocolate, faint coffee. Nice.
  • Bought: Manor (Fribourg), 330 ml, CHF 3.30
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 11/5-2019, BB: 7/7-2019