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

Friday 10 May 2019

Boulevard Bourbon Barrel Quad

  • Name: Boulevard Bourbon Barrel Quad, 11.2%, United States
  • Appearance: Dark brown, cloudy. Generous, light tan head.
  • Aroma: Malt, barrel, dark fruits, sweetness.
  • Taste: Dark malt, barrel, bourbon. Wet wood, slight alcohol. Some sweetness.
  • Bought: Garosch, 355 ml, CHF 3.90
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 10/5-2019, BB: 2/7-2020

Mein Emmental Plagööri

New CH brewery:
  • Name: Mein Emmental Plagööri, 6.2%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Orange golden, slightly hazy. Small off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, grapefruit, some light hops.
  • Taste: Light hops, some good light fruits. Lingering bitterness. Better than average.
  • Bought: Garosch, 330 ml, CHF 3.90
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 10/5-2019, BB: 17/10-2019

Saturday 4 May 2019

Maryensztadt Gwiazda Północy

Poland #30:
  • Name: Maryensztadt Gwiazda Północy, 10.1%, Poland
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Tiny, tan head.
  • Aroma: Smoked prunes, dark malt, some sweetness.
  • Taste: Lots of smoked prunes, dark malt, sweetness. The smoked prunes a bit overpowering.
  • Bought: Garosch, 330 ml, CHF 4.90
  • Score: 3.7 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 4/5-2019, BB: 15/2-2021

Damn Good Bread Beer

New CH brewery:
  • Name: Damn Good Bread Beer, 4.8%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Dark chestnut, brown. Clear. Some fizzy, off-white head.
  • Aroma: Bread, pale malt. Slight yeast.
  • Taste: Light malt, bread, some sweetness. Odd one.
  • Bought: Garosch, 330 ml, CHF 2.90
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 4/5-2019, BB: 19/6-2019

Friday 3 May 2019

Liechtensteiner Brauhaus Club Bier 06 Summer Ale

  • Name: Liechtensteiner Brauhaus Club Bier 06 Summer Ale, 4.0%, Liechtenstein
  • Appearance: Pale yellow, hazy. Some white head. Hazier later.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, some pale malt and shy hops.
  • Taste: Pale malt, light hops, some citrus. Wheat? Lacking something.
  • Bought: Coop (Lyssach), 330 ml, CHF 3.20
  • Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 3/5-2019, BB: 2/10-2019

Liechtensteiner Brauhaus Club Bier 02 Alpen Pale Ale

  • Name: Liechtensteiner Brauhaus Club Bier 02 Alpen Pale Ale, 5.4%, Liechtenstein
  • Appearance: Amber, slight haze. Small, off-white head.
  • Aroma: Pale malts, caramel sweetness, toasted.
  • Taste: Light malts, some caramel sweetness. Slight fruits, with slight bitterness at the end. Pretty good.
  • Bought: Coop (Lyssach), 330 ml, CHF 3.20
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 3/5-2019, BB: 4/8-2019