Beer Goals 2022 - Result

My beer goals for 2022 were as follows (with inline comments):

• Get from 198 to 202 Ratebeer countries       [Goal achieved 2022-12-31]
• ✅ Again, thanks to two trades managed to get to exactly 202. Climbed up the list from joint 10th to 9th.
• Get from 296 to 308 Ratebeer regions       [Goal achieved 2022-09-24]
• ✅ Managed to get to 311 regions, so 15 new ones.
• Rate a beer from the last missing style
• ❌ No luck this year either.
• Reduce styles I have tried less than 5 beers from 7 to 4       [Goal achieved 2022-07-23]
• ✅ Managed to get 3 new styles to 5.
• Reduce styles I have tried less than 10 beers from 26 to 18      [Current status: 22]
• ❌ Only managed to get 4 new styles to 10.
• Get from 1514 to 1575 breweries      [Goal achieved 2022-07-20]
•  ✅ Did much better than expected, reached 1641 breweries. Tried 127 new breweries this year, compared to 72 last year. Helped by more travelling compared to 2021.
• Get from 859 to 1050 Swiss ratings        [Goal achieved 2022-09-24]
• ✅ Did much better and ended the year on 1126, so 267 new ones.
• Get from 261 to 300 Swiss breweries      [Goal achieved 2022-09-10]
• ✅ Did pretty well, reached 309 Swiss breweries, so 48 new ones this year.

Some Swiss regions related goals:

• Rate a beer from the last missing canton (Appenzell Ausserrhoden)      [Goal achieved 2022-03-04]
• ✅ Visited the only brewery in the canton and tried both their beers on tap.
• Reduce cantons I have tried less than 10 beers from 9 to 2      [Current status: 4]
• ❌ This was harder than expected, only managed to get 5 more cantons to 10 beers.
• Increase cantons I am in the top-8 raters of beers from 16 to 24      [Goal achieved 2022-12-19]
• ✅ Managed to reach this goal and retain it, and at exactly 24/26 cantons in the top-8 raters of beers.
• Increase cantons I am in the top-4 raters of breweries from 20 to 24      [Goal achieved 2022-03-18]
• ✅ Managed to reach this goal and retain it, and at exactly 24/26 cantons in the top-4 raters of breweries.
• Get from 176 to 200 Fribourg ratings       [Goal achieved 2022-08-27]
• ✅ Helped by the return of the Fribourg Beer Festival, reached 211 Fribourg ratings, so 35 new ones.

Pretty happy with reaching 10 out of 13 of my 2022 goals!

Also, here’s the breakdown per canton:

Count	Canton
38	St. Gallen
35	Fribourg
34	Bern
23	Basel-Landschaft
22	Zürich
20	Appenzell Innerrhoden
13	Basel-Stadt
13	Solothurn
11	Ticino
10	Schwyz
10	Vaud
8	Jura
6	Thurgau
6	Valais
5	Glarus
5	Graubünden
2	Appenzell Ausserrhoden
2	Nidwalden
2	Schaffhausen
2	Zug
0	Aargau
0	Genève
0	Luzern
0	Neuchâtel
0	Obwalden
0	Uri

Six cantons I didn’t try any beers from in 2022...

Viking Brew Lab A Dark In the Light 2

• Name: Viking Brew Lab A Dark In the Light 2, 12%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Decent, dark tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, roasted. Coffee notes.
• Taste: Very dark malt, nicely roasted. Some coffee and dark chocolate. Well balanced.
• Bought: Hako Getränke, 330 ml, CHF 10.00
• Score: 3.8 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
• Info: 31/12-2022, BB: 25/10-2024

Bartis Rainbow

• Name: Bartis Rainbow, 5.4%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark brown, good sized light tan head. 
• Aroma: Lightly roasted, dark malt.
• Taste: Dark malt, slight lactose. Lightly roasted. Decent.
• Bought: Amstein, 330 ml, CHF 4.47
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 31/12-2022, BB: 31/12-2023

Castel Malawi Doppel Munich

Ratebeer country #202 (2022 goal achieved!):

• Name: Castel Malawi Doppel Munich, 6.0%, Malawi
• Appearance: Dark brown, small dark tan head.
• Aroma: Slight brown sugar, a bit of dark malt.
• Taste: Some dark malt, hint of brown sugar sweetness. Quite watery.
• Bought: Trade with Grumbo - thanks!, 330 ml
• Score: 2.3 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 9/20)
• Info: 31/12-2022, BB: 31/12-2022

Officina della Birra Innah

• Name: Officina della Birra Innah, 6%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark orange golden. Starts clear, ends murky. Decent, white head.
• Aroma: Medium to dark fruits. Some hops, but not much. Pale malt.
• Taste: Pale malt, medium fruits. A bit of hops. Low, lingering bitterness.
• Bought: Amstein, 330 ml, CHF 2.74
• Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 31/12-2022, BB: 31/12-2023

Tell Lager

• Name: Tell Lager, 4.8%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Very pale golden, clear. Small, fizzy white head.
• Aroma: Grains, cheap pale malt, basic hops.
• Taste: Very pale malt, grains. Quite bitter, actually. Basic lager.
• Bought: Coop, 500 ml can, CHF ?.??
• Score: 2.1 (Aroma 4/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 4/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 9/20)
• Info: 30/12-2022, BB: 28/2-2023

Molettes 6 m/s

• Name: Molettes 6 m/s, 5.4%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Light golden, mostly clear.  Good sized off-white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, pale malt, crispy hops.
• Taste: Pale malt, good hops, floral. Light fruits. Good balance.
• Bought: Grimper (Givisiez), 330 ml, CHF 6.00
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 30/12-2022, BB: 31/3-2023

Mack Pilsner

• Name: Mack Pilsner, 4.5%, Norway
• Appearance: Pale golden, clear. Decent white head.
• Aroma: Pale malt, grains. Shy hops.
• Taste: Pale malt. Some honey sweetness. A bit of hops.
• Bought: Courtesy of Øyvind, 500 ml can
• Score: 2.6 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
• Info: 29/12-2022, BB: 28/7-2023

Rygr Djerv Hoppy Lager

• Name: Rygr Djerv Hoppy Lager, 5.2%, Norway
• Appearance: Light golden, very slight haze. Small, white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, decent hops. Very pale malt.
• Taste: Fruits, good amount of hops. Some sweet malt. Lingering bitterness.
• Bought: OSL Tax Free, 330 ml can, NOK 35.00
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 29/12-2022, BB: 8/6-2025

Mack Nordlys Premium Mørk Pilsner

• Name: Mack Nordlys Premium Mørk Pilsner, 4.5%, Norway
• Appearance: Dark brown to amber, clear. Small, off-white head.
• Aroma: Medium malt, burnt caramel.
• Taste: Malt, caramel, bread. Slightly toasted.
• Bought: Courtesy of Øyvind, 500 ml can
• Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 29/12-2022, BB: ??/??-????

Rygr Sure-Magda Mango & Lime Surøl

• Name: Rygr Sure-Magda Mango & Lime Surøl, 6.0%, Norway
• Appearance: Orange, murky. Looks like mango juice. Tiny head.
• Aroma: Mango, a bit of lime.
• Taste: Lots of mango, tartness. Lime.
• Bought: OSL Tax Free, 330 ml can, NOK 59.00
• Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 29/12-2022, BB: 6/12-2025

Mack 1877

• Name: Mack 1877, 4.5%, Norway
• Appearance: Medium golden, clear. Small, off-white head.
• Aroma: Pale malt, a bit of hops.
• Taste: Crisp malt, light hops. Bread. Ok.
• Bought: Courtesy of Øyvind, 500 ml can
• Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 29/12-2022, BB: ??/??-????

7 Fjell Laibikk Raspberry & Licorice Sour

• Name: 7 Fjell Laibikk Raspberry & Licorice Sour, 5.5%, Norway
• Appearance: Dark orange to red, quite cloudy. Decent, off-white head.
• Aroma: Raspberry, tart berries. A bit of liquorice, but not much.
• Taste: Tart raspberry, sour backdrop. Tiny bit of liquorice. Ok.
• Bought: OSL Tax Free, 330 ml can, NOK 39.00
• Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 29/12-2022, BB: 14/7-2024

Trollbryggeriet Slogen Fjellbokk

• Name: Trollbryggeriet Slogen Fjellbokk, 7.0%, Norway
• Appearance: Light brown, clear. Small, light tan head.
• Aroma: Medium malt, light caramel and honey.
• Taste: Quite sweet, honey and light caramel. Medium malt, bit of dark fruits.
• Bought: OSL Tax Free, 500 ml, CHF 65.00
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 28/12-2022, BB: 19/5-2024

La Pêcherie Raspoutine

• Name: La Pêcherie Raspoutine, 9%, Switzerland
• Appearance: 2021 vintage. Very dark brown, near black. Decent, dark tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, lightly roasted. Some coffee and chocolate notes.
• Taste: Dark malt, heavily roasted. Dark chocolate, some coffee. Some dark fruits.
• Bought: Amstein, 330 ml, CHF 5.27
• Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
• Info: 27/12-2022, BB: 31/12-2029

Lervig Jule Bock

• Name: Lervig Jule Bock, 4.7%, Norway
• Appearance: Dark brown, seemingly clear. Small, dark tan head.
• Aroma: Malt, lightly roasted. Dark chocolate. Caramel.
• Taste: Medium to dark malt, toasted. Caramel sweetness, dark chocolate. A bit thin.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml can, CHF 4.60
• Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 26/12-2022, BB: 22/1-2024

Bartis Hop Hop Hop!

• Name: Bartis Hop Hop Hop!, 5.4%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Light orange golden, mostly clear. Huge, creamy off-white head.
• Aroma: Hops, slight metal. Nice, light fruits.
• Taste: Good hops. Light fruits, grapefruit. Some pine. Good bitterness, nice balance.
• Bought: Amstein, 330 ml, CHF 4.29
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 26/12-2022, BB: 28/2-2023

Põhjala Cellar Series - Virvatuli

Gruit #3:

• Name: Põhjala Cellar Series - Virvatuli, 13%, Estonia
• Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Small, dark tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, barrel, dark cherries?
• Taste: Dark malt, quite strong barrel, some burnt caramel sweetness. Warming.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 10.50
• Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
• Info: 26/12-2022, BB: 22/8-2026

Le Fou du Roi Brassin Unique - Dunkelweizen

• Name: Le Fou du Roi Brassin Unique - Dunkelweizen, 6.3%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Very dark brown, with big creamy dark tan head.
• Aroma: Malt, toasted. Some wheat. Hint of banana.
• Taste: Malt, roasted. Some wheat, but not much. Light fruits, slight banana.
• Bought: Au Bon Moment, 330 ml, CHF 4.90
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 25/12-2022, BB: 1/3-2024

Doppelleu Brewmaster Ed.32 Rare Hop IPA

• Name: Doppelleu Brewmaster Ed.32 Rare Hop IPA, 6.5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Pale golden, some haze. Big, white head.
• Aroma: Tropical fruits, mango, light fruits. Clean hops.
• Taste: Light fruits, tropical fruits, mango. Good hops. Nice level of bitterness.
• Bought: Coop (Bern Marktgasse), 330 ml, CHF 3.20
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 25/12-2022, BB: 31/3-2023

Maryensztadt Eisbock

• Name: Maryensztadt Eisbock, 10.1%, Poland
• Appearance: Dark brown, clear. Small, light tan head.
• Aroma: Malt, dark chocolate. Alcohol. Some ripe fruits, but not much.
• Taste: Ripe fruits, dark fruits. Dark chocolate. Alcohol, warming. Decent.
• Bought: Trade with Grzesiek79 - thanks!, 500 ml
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 25/12-2022, BB: 4/10-2025

Felsenau Festbock

• Name: Felsenau Festbock, 6.9%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Orange golden, very clear. Small, fizzy off-white head.
• Aroma: Malt, grains, caramel. Slight alcohol.
• Taste: Medium malt, grains, bread. Noticeable alcohol, a bit unrefined.
• Bought: Coop (Bern Marktgasse), 330 ml, CHF 2.10
• Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 25/12-2022, BB: 2/5-2023

Molettes La 4ème Couche

• Name: Molettes La 4ème Couche, 6.8%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Amber, clear. Generous light tan head.
• Aroma: Medium malt, herbs, indeed some ginger.
• Taste: Herbs, definitely ginger. Some malt, light caramel sweetness. Winter feeling.
• Bought: Grimper (Givisiez), 330 ml, CHF 6.00
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 24/12-2022, BB: 28/2-2023

Shrinkbrew Ales #59: Dark Cherry Barleywine

• Name: Shrinkbrew Ales #59: Dark Cherry Barleywine, 10.2%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Small, dark tan head.
• Aroma: Dark fruits, cherry. Some dark malt, lightly roasted. Brown sugar.
• Taste: Dark malt, cherries. Dark fruits. Some brown sugar sweetness. Slight tartness.
• Bought: Bierlagers Bottleshop, 300 ml, CHF 9.50
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 24/12-2022, BB: 13/8-2023

Baar Festbier

• Name: Baar Festbier, 5.0%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Flip-top bottle. Medium to dark golden, clear. Small off-white head.
• Aroma: Medium malt, light caramel.
• Taste: Medium malt, some grains. A bit of caramel sweetness.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 500 ml, CHF 3.50
• Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 24/12-2022, BB: 5/5-2023

Schützengarten Hoppy Winter

• Name: Schützengarten Hoppy Winter, 5.2%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Very pale yellow, some haze. Big, white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, some hops.
• Taste: Good light fruits, grass. Hops, some bitterness. Thin.
• Bought: Coop (Bern Marktgasse), 330 ml, CHF 2.50
• Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 23/12-2022, BB: 25/10-2023

Ciao.Ticino

• Name: Ciao.Ticino, 4.2%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Yellow golden, crystal clear. Decent, fizzy off-white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits and honey. Some pale malt.
• Taste: Pale malt, honey sweetness. Some fruits in there, low hops. Ok thirst quencher.
• Bought: Tessiner Spezialitäten, 330 ml, CHF 3.80
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 23/12-2022, BB: 2/3-2023

la Grue Dzé

• Name: la Grue Dzé, 5.3%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Very light brown, quite hazy. Small, white head.
• Aroma: A bit of wheat, pale malt, light fruits.
• Taste: Pale malt, some wheat. Medium fruits. Slight sweetness. Lacks a bit of balance.
• Bought: Au Bon Moment, 330 ml, CHF 4.80
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 23/12-2022, BB: 16/2-2023

BFM / Drinks of the World Gerste Wy Uus'm Jura

• Name: BFM / Drinks of the World Gerste Wy Uus'm Jura, 10.8%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Light brown, very cloudy. Tiny, off-white head.
• Aroma: Sour fruits, some ripe. A bit of barrel.
• Taste: Lots of fruits, both sweet and sour. Some wood and barrel, but not overpowering. Warming. Pretty good.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 375 ml, CHF 11.00
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 22/12-2022, BB: 27/6-2027

Mein Emmental ä Winterzouber

• Name: Mein Emmental ä Winterzouber 5.6%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark orange golden, some haze. Small, off-white head.
• Aroma: Lots of oranges, other fruits. Spices.
• Taste: Medium fruit, oranges, good spices. Some malt.
• Bought: Coop (Bern Marktgasse), 330 ml, CHF 3.80
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 22/12-2022, BB: 16/5-2023

Aecht Schlenkerla Urbock Jahrgangsbier 2017

• Name: Aecht Schlenkerla Urbock Jahrgangsbier 2017, 6.5%, Germany
• Appearance: 2017 vintage. Dark brown, mostly clear. Medium, dark tan head.
• Aroma: Nice smoke, medium malt, hint of caramel.
• Taste: Good smoke, some meat and bacon. A bit of caramel sweetness. Rounded aftertaste. Very smooth and good smoke balance.
• Bought: Amstein, 500 ml, CHF 6.49
• Score: 4.0 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 16/20)
• Info: 21/12-2022, BB: ??/??-????

Davoser India Pale Ale

• Name: Davoser India Pale Ale, 5.8%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark orange golden, clear. Gigantic, off-white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, good hops amount.
• Taste: Good amount of hops, light fruits. Resins. Nice, lingering bitterness. Overly carbonated.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 5.70
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 20/12-2022, BB: 15/2-2023

Biera Engiadinaisa Tschlin Ambra

• Name: Biera Engiadinaisa Tschlin Ambra, 4.8%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Light brown, mostly clear. Small, off-white head.
• Aroma: Pale malt, floral, some light fruits too.
• Taste: Pale malt, floral. A bit of fruits. Some light caramel sweetness.
• Bought: Coop (Bern Marktgasse), 330 ml, CHF 2.50
• Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 19/12-2022, BB: 31/1-2023

Calanda Lager

As Calanda Original:

• Name: Calanda Lager, 4.8%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Very pale golden, clear. Small, fizzy white head.
• Aroma: Bit off malt, bit of grains.
• Taste: Cheap malt, some grains. A bit of grass. Very standard.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 500 ml can, CHF 3.10
• Score: 2.3 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 9/20)
• Info: 18/12-2022, BB: 30/9-2023

Boss Black

New brewery, new Welsh region, West Glamorgan (5/8):

• Name: Boss Black, 5.0%, Wales
• Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Small, tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, lightly roasted. Some dark chocolate.
• Taste: Dark malt, very lightly roasted. Dark chocolate. Some bitterness.
• Bought: Amstein, 500 ml, CHF 3.98
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 17/12-2022, BB: 31/5-2023

Braukunst Bern Helles

• Name: Braukunst Bern Helles, 5.0%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Light to medium golden, clear. Big, off-white head.
• Aroma: Shy hops, pale malt. Floral. Slight yeast.
• Taste: Pale malt, clean hops. Some flowers. Quite smooth.
• Bought: Loeb (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 4.50
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 17/12-2022, BB: 14/2-2023

Calanda Radler 0.0% (Grapefruit/Pamplemousse)

Non-alcoholic radlers are unrateable on Ratebeer:

• Name: Calanda Radler 0.0% (Grapefruit/Pamplemousse), 0.0%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Pink, hazy. Small off-white head
• Aroma: Pink grapefruit, some citrus.
• Taste: Pink grapefruit, not much else. Not much beer flavour.
• Bought: Coop (Bern Marktgasse), 330 ml can, CHF 1.50
• Score: 2.1 (Aroma 4/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 4/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 9/20)
• Info: 17/12-2022, BB: 31/5-2023

Bärg Bier hiesigs

• Name: Bärg Bier hiesigs, 5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Pale yellow, hazy. Gigantic, creamy white head.
• Aroma: Citrus, light fruits. Some yeast. Metal.
• Taste: Light fruits, citrus, some yeast. Overcarbonated.
• Bought: Garosch, 330 ml, CHF 4.20
• Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 16/12-2022, BB: 16/2-2023

BFM Saïdah

• Name: BFM Saïdah, 7.3%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Very pale yellow, clear. Hazy end. Small, short lived fizzy white head.
• Aroma: Lots of apples, unripe.
• Taste: More unripe apples, citrus. Low sweetness. Ok cider.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 7.30
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 16/12-2022, BB: 31/3-2024

Calanda Radler 0.0% (Zitrone/Citron)

Non-alcoholic radlers are unrateable on Ratebeer:

• Name: Calanda Radler 0.0% (Zitrone/Citron), 0.0%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Pale yellow, hazy. Small, fizzy white head.
• Aroma: Orange juice, and some lemon.
• Taste: Orange juice, a bit of lemon. Faint hint of beer, barely.
• Bought: Coop (Bern Marktgasse), 330 ml can, CHF 1.50
• Score: 2.1 (Aroma 4/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 4/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 9/20)
• Info: 15/12-2022, BB: 31/5-2023

Öufi Bio Rotbier

• Name: Öufi Bio Rotbier, 5.1%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Red amber, clear. Small, fizzy off-white head.
• Aroma: Pale malt, red fruits. Some berries.
• Taste: Red fruits, berries, pale malt. Some sugar sweetness.
• Bought: Coop (Bern Marktgasse), 330 ml, CHF 2.70
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 10/12-2022, BB: 6/2-2023

Braukunst Bern Malea

• Name: Braukunst Bern Malea, 5.0%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark orange to red, quite hazy. Generous light tan head.
• Aroma: Red fruits, floral, hibiscus.
• Taste: Fruits, hibiscus. Some malt. Quite a lot of hibiscus in the aftertaste. Decent.
• Bought: Loeb (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: 10/12-2022, BB: 3/2-2023

Maredret Altus

Pale Ale - Belgian / Farmhouse #6:

• Name: Maredret Altus, 6.8%, Belgium
• Appearance: Dark golden to light amber, clear. Attractive, creamy white head.
• Aroma: Dark berries, medium malt. Some brown sugar. Slight barn.
• Taste: Medium malt, herbs. Forest berries, some yeast and barn. Decent.
• Bought: Amstein, 330 ml, CHF 3.56
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 9/12-2022, BB: 1/9-2023

BlackPig L'Aty-Pig

Switzerland #1100:

• Name: BlackPig L'Aty-Pig, 4.4%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Medium golden, starts clear then slightly hazy. Small, fizzy off-white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, citrus, floral. Honey.
• Taste: Light fruits, grass. Floral. Some honey sweetness. Ok.
• Bought: Amstein, 330 ml, CHF 3.86
• Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 9/12-2022, BB: 31/5-2023

AERoFAB Blizzard

New brewery, new French region, Pays de la Loire (12/13):

• Name: AERoFAB Blizzard, 5%, France
• Appearance: Light to medium golden, crystal clear. Decent, white head.
• Aroma: Lights fruits, citrus. Good, clean hops.
• Taste: Fruits, good amount of hops. Some honey sweetness. Nice, lingering bitterness.
• Bought: Hako Getränke, 330 ml can, CHF 5.00
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 7/12-2022, BB: 1/5-2023

BlackPig la Novice - UTO-PIG

• Name: BlackPig la Novice - UTO-PIG, 4.6%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Pale yellow, slight haze. Small, off-white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, a bit of lemon. Wheat, some herbs.
• Taste: Good wheat, light fruits. Lime. Some grass.
• Bought: Amstein, 330 ml, CHF 3.86
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 7/12-2022, BB: 31/5-2023

49er Imperial Stout

• Name: 49er Imperial Stout, 7.2%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Small, dark tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, burnt sugar, roasted.
• Taste: Dark malt, slightly roasted. Some burnt sugar sweetness. Smooth, but not very complex.
• Bought: Coop (Bern Marktgasse), 330 ml, CHF 2.80
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 3/12-2022, BB: 9/2-2023

Braukunst Bern Rundlouf

New CH brewery:

• Name: Braukunst Bern Rundlouf, 4.0%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Pale golden, clear. Huge, frothy white head.
• Aroma: Pale malt, some hops. A bit of grass and flowers.
• Taste: Decent hops, pale malt. Floral. Dry. Slight bitter aftertaste.
• Bought: Loeb (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: 3/12-2022, BB: 2/2-2023

Birra Flea Supernova

Red Ale - Imperial #6:

• Name: Birra Flea Supernova, 6.9%, Italy
• Appearance: Medium to dark red, clear. Small, pink head. Hazy later.
• Aroma: Red fruits, sweet malt, medium malt.
• Taste: Lots of red fruits, some malt. A bit of berries. Some brown sugar.
• Bought: Amstein, 330 ml can, CHF 2.99
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 2/12-2022, BB: 27/4-2023

BlackPig Weisse City

• Name: BlackPig Weisse City, 7.6%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark brown to amber. Mostly clear. Tiny, off-white head.
• Aroma: Medium fruits, lime, coconut.
• Taste: Lots of fruits, lime, ripe red fruits. Coconut follows. Tart and coconut aftertaste.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 440 ml can, CHF 7.30
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 2/12-2022, BB: 31/3-2023

Fermento 21

• Name: Fermento 21, 7.5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark brown to amber, mostly clear. Decent, off-white head.
• Aroma: Medium fruits, raisins. Honey.
• Taste: Medium to dark fruits, nice honey. Pale malt. Good balance.
• Bought: Markthalle Fermento, 330 ml, CHF 4.50
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 26/11-2022, BB: 3/12-2023

BlackPig Santa Cruz

• Name: BlackPig Santa Cruz, 7.3%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark golden orange, slight haze. Small, fizzy white head.
• Aroma: Lots of hops, resins. Light fruits.
• Taste: Heaps of hops, pine. Some light fruits, grapefruit. Strong, good bitterness.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 440 ml can, CHF 6.70
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 26/11-2022, BB: 31/3-2023

Hopstache Simply Precious IPA

Glarus #10:

• Name: Hopstache Simply Precious IPA, 6%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark golden, more light brown near the end. Murky. Small, off-white head.
• Aroma: Light to medium fruits, some hops. Pine.
• Taste: Good amount of hops, medium fruits. Piney. Good bitterness.
• Bought: Brewery, 330 ml, CHF 4.50
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 26/11-2022, BB: 6/5-2023

Jungfraubräu Bergführer Bier Gletschers Kraft

• Name: Jungfraubräu Bergführer Bier Gletschers Kraft, 4.9%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Medium golden, clear. Small, off-white head.
• Aroma: Grains, pale malt. Grass.
• Taste: Pale malt, some grains. Shy hops. Pretty standard.
• Bought: Coop (Bern Marktgasse), 330 ml, CHF 2.50
• Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 25/11-2022, BB: 2/12-2022

Lervig No Worries - Driving Home For Christmas

Low / No Alcohol Beer - Dark #9:

• Name: Lervig No Worries - Driving Home For Christmas, 0.5%, Norway
• Appearance: Very dark brown, seems clear. Small, dark tan head.
• Aroma: Dark berries, prunes? Some dark malt.
• Taste: Medium malt, dark fruits. Hint of tartness. Some spices, cinnamon. Toasted. Decent enough.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml can, CHF 3.80
• Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 25/11-2022, BB: 26/9-2023

Hopstache Happy Wife, Hoppy Life!

Glarus #9:

• Name: Hopstache Happy Wife, Hoppy Life!, 5.3%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Pale golden, very hazy. Small to medium white head. Murky end.
• Aroma: Light fruits, exotic fruits. Decent hops.
• Taste: Light fruits, some tropical fruits. Good amount of hops. Medium bitterness.
• Bought: Brewery, 330 ml, CHF 4.50
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 19/11-2022, BB: 6/5-2023

BlackPig Gosepacho

• Name: BlackPig Gosepacho, 6.5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Orange to dark golden, clear. Tiny, short lived head.
• Aroma: Chilies, vegetables, tomatoes. Equals gazpacho.
• Taste: Tomatoes, light chili. Vegetables. Indeed, like a gazpacho soup. Weird, yet interesting.
• Bought: Amstein, 440 ml can, CHF 5.88
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 19/11-2022, BB: 31/3-2023

Fermento Liberica

New CH brewery:

• Name: Fermento Liberica, 5.5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Small, dark tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, nicely roasted. Coffee notes.
• Taste: Dark malt, roasted. Coffee, dark chocolate. Very smooth.
• Bought: Markthalle Fermento, 330 ml, CHF 4.20
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 18/11-2022, BB: 3/9-2023

Tigoum Blanche à L'Orange

New CH brewery:

• Name: Tigoum Blanche à L'Orange, 5.8%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Pale orange, some haze. Big, fizzy white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, oranges. Spices and wheat.
• Taste: Wheat, orange, spices. Some bitterness. Decent.
• Bought: Au Bon Moment, 330 ml, CHF 4.60
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 18/11-2022, BB: 28/2-2023

Ahoi Hill Belgian Blonde

New CH brewery:

• Name: Ahoi Hill Belgian Blonde, 5.8%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Pale golden, quite hazy. Small, off-white head.
• Aroma: Ripe fruits, Belgian yeast. Some honey.
• Taste: Lots of medium fruits, ripe fruits. Some Belgian yeast. Good sweetness.
• Bought: Hako Getränke, 330 ml, CHF 4.90
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 12/11-2022, BB: 16/1-2023

Hopstache The HOPSTACHE Lager

Glarus #8:

• Name: Hopstache The HOPSTACHE Lager, 5.4%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Pale yellow golden, very slight haze. Small, fizzy head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, pale malt. Clean hops.
• Taste: Very pale malt, good hops. Some light fruits. Nice and crispy.
• Bought: Brewery, 330 ml, CHF 3.50
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 12/11-2022, BB: 1/1-2023

BlackPig O'Piggy

• Name: BlackPig O'Piggy, 5.50%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Very dark brown, decent tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, a bit of tar. Dark chocolate.
• Taste: Dark malt, lightly roasted. Dark chocolate, slight coffee.
• Bought: Amstein, 330 ml, CHF 3.90
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 11/11-2022, BB: 31/12-2022

Einhornbräu Chloschterbier / Chlösterli

Zug #10:

• Name: Einhornbräu Chloschterbier / Chlosterli, 5.4%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Light brown, slight haze. Small, light tan head.
• Aroma: Red fruits, pale malt. Some herbs.
• Taste: Light malt, earthy. Medium, ripe fruits. Red fruits. Light bitter end.
• Bought: Garosch, 330 ml, CHF 3.90
• Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
• Info: 11/11-2022, BB: 10/1-2023

NewCornerBeer Feinwerk Golden

• Name: NewCornerBeer Feinwerk Golden, 4.1%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Orange light brown, hazy to murky. Gigantic, creamy off-white head. Overflowing bottle.
• Aroma: Some medium fruits, pale malt. Light caramel.
• Taste: Light to medium fruits, pale malt. Slight caramel aftertaste. Bread. Nice, but not exactly golden.
• Bought: Feinwerk&Co (Neuenegg), 330 ml, CHF 4.80
• Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 11/11-2022, BB: 31/12-2022

Rud Bir Amber IPA

New CH brewery:

• Name: Rud Bir Amber IPA, 4.8%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Medium amber, slight haze. Big, off-white head. Sediments later.
• Aroma: Light fruits, red fruits. Some hops.
• Taste: Red fruits, over-ripe fruits. Decent hops. Yeast. Low bitterness.
• Bought: Tessiner Spezialitäten, 330 ml, CHF 4.20
• Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 5/11-2022, BB: 31/12-2022

Bartis Contheysanne

• Name: Bartis Contheysanne, 5.4%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Light yellow, hazy. Big, creamy white head.
• Aroma: Citrus, wheat. Herbs and spices.
• Taste: Lots of wheat, some lemon. Good herbs. A bit of late bitterness.
• Bought: Amstein, 330 ml, CHF 3.90
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 5/11-2022, BB: 31/12-2022

Ciao.Luppolo

• Name: Ciao.Luppolo, 6.0%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Light orange golden, mostly clear. Big, creamy off-white head.
• Aroma: Lots of fruits, some hops. A bit of pine.
• Taste: Good fruits. Quite a bit of hops. Pine. Some sweetness. Good bitterness.
• Bought: Tessiner Spezialitäten, 330 ml, CHF 4.10
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 4/11-2022, BB: 16/12-2022

Unison Luomu/Organic Pils

New brewery, new Finnish region, North Karelia (9/19):

• Name: Unison Luomu/Organic Pils, 5.0%, Finland
• Appearance: Yellow golden, slight haze. Small, fizzy white head.
• Aroma: A bit of pale malt, a bit of hops and grains. Some grass.
• Taste: Pale malt, light hops. Grains. Some honey sweetness.
• Bought: Garosch, 330 ml, CHF 4.90
• Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 4/11-2022, BB: 21/12-2022

Hopstache / Braucheib Earn Your Session NEIPA

Glarus #7:

• Name: Hopstache / Braucheib Earn Your Session NEIPA, 4.0%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark yellow/lemon, hazy to murky. Small white head.
• Aroma: Tropical fruits, grapefruit. Laidback hops.
• Taste: Light fruits, grapefruit. Some pine and hops. Medium bitterness, more than I expected from a New England IPA.
• Bought: Brewery, 330 ml, CHF 4.00
• Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 4/11-2022, BB: 24/12-2022

Brausyndikat / Mad Squirrel Schoko Kuss

• Name: Brausyndikat / Mad Squirrel Schoko Kuss, 5.7%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark brown, red hue. Small, tan head.
• Aroma: Dark chocolate, some cherries. Dark malt.
• Taste: Lots of dark chocolate, cherries, some dark malt. Very good.
• Bought: Hako Getränke, 330 ml, CHF 5.00
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 31/10-2022, BB: 25/9-2023

Stadtguet Marroni

• Name: Stadtguet Marroni, 4.8%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Light brown to orange. Mostly clear. Decent, fizzy white head.
• Aroma: Mostly chestnut, caramel.
• Taste: Lots of chestnut, light caramel. Some pale malt.
• Bought: Hako Getränke, 330 ml, CHF 3.20
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 31/10-2022, BB: 3/4-2023

tingel tangel Reminds Me of Something I Can't Remember

New CH brewery:

• Name: tingel tangel Reminds Me of Something I Can't Remember, 6.4%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark yellow, very hazy. Big, semi-creamy white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, grapefruit. Some hops.
• Taste: Lots of tropical fruits, grapefruit. Light, clean hops. Low, lingering bitterness. Good balance.
• Bought: Hako Getränke, 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: 31/10-2022, BB: 2/6-2023

Welcome Stranger Extra Pale Ale

• Name: Welcome Stranger Extra Pale Ale, 5.2%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark yellow, hazy. Big off-white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, a bit of grapefruit. Good hops.
• Taste: Good fruits, exotic fruits. Ok amount of hops. Low to medium bitterness. Quite enjoyable.
• Bought: Hako Getränke, 330 ml can, CHF 5.30
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 30/10-2022, BB: 4/7-2023

MóMò SAU Hueresauer

• Name: MóMò SAU Hueresauer, 5.1%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Light orange, hazy. Very fizzy, white short lived head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, lemon. Some funk and yeast.
• Taste: Lemon juice, sourness. A bit of funk and yeast.
• Bought: Hako Getränke, 330 ml, CHF 5.00
• Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 30/10-2022, BB: 31/3-2023

im Berg Fruchtzilla

• Name: im Berg Fruchtzilla, 5.8%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Orange golden, slight haze. Decent, white head.
• Aroma: Exotic fruits, grapefruit. Low hops.
• Taste: Lots of fruits, grapefruit. Some hops. Light bitterness. Quite smooth.
• Bought: Hako Getränke, 330 ml, CHF 4.80
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 30/10-2022, BB: 18/12-2022

Euelbräu Hell

• Name: Euelbräu Hell, 4.1%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Light golden, clear. Small, white head.
• Aroma: Pale malt, light hops. Some old vegetables.
• Taste: Shy malt, shy hops. A bit of grains. Dry. Underwhelmed.
• Bought: Coop (Winterthur), 330 ml, CHF 2.10
• Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 29/10-2022, BB: 26/2-2023

Stadtguet Blond

• Name: Stadtguet Blond, 4.8%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Yellow golden, slight haze. Small, fizzy white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, grains, yeast. Pale malt.
• Taste: Pale malt, a bit of grains. Some sweetness. Below average.
• Bought: Coop (Winterthur), 330 ml, CHF 2.15
• Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 29/10-2022, BB: 19/4-2023

Stadtguet Amber

• Name: Stadtguet Amber, 4.8%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark brown, red hue. Cloudy. Small, fizzy off-white head.
• Aroma: Medium malt, caramel. Bread.
• Taste: Medium malt, sweet caramel. Maybe some dark fruits in the background.
• Bought: Coop (Winterthur), 330 ml, CHF 2.40
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 29/10-2022, BB: 3/4-2023

Molettes Nr. 4

• Name: Molettes Nr. 4, 6%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark brown, hazy to murky. Small, dark tan head.
• Aroma: Malt, caramel. Some earthiness.
• Taste: Dark malt, lightly toasted. Caramel sweetness. Nice and smooth.
• Bought: Grimper (Givisiez), 330 ml, CHF 6.00
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 28/10-2022, BB: 31/12-2022

GibbonBräu King Kong

• Name: GibbonBräu King Kong, 5.4%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark brown, clear. Small, dark tan head.
• Aroma: Medium to dark malt, lightly roasted. Bread. Some chocolate.
• Taste: Dark malt, lightly roasted. Some earth and chocolate. A bit thin and flat.
• Bought: Bierfabrik, 330 ml, CHF 4.00
• Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 28/10-2022, BB: 30/12-2022

Arcobräu Mooser Liesl

New brewery:

• Name: Arcobräu Mooser Liesl, 5.3%, Germany
• Appearance: Pale golden, crystal clear. Decent white, frothy head.
• Aroma: Floral, clean hops. Some malt.
• Taste: Light hops, ultra-pale malt. Floral. Slight sweetness.
• Bought: Marktkauf (Weil am Rhein), 330 ml, €1.27
• Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
• Info: 28/10-2022, BB: 14/2-2023

Hopster & Malzer NEIPA

• Name: Hopster & Malzer NEIPA, 5.2-5.6%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Yellow golden, hazy. Big, creamy white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, some hops. Floral.
• Taste: Medium fruits, buttery. Some hops, low to medium bitterness.
• Bought: Bierfabrik, 330 ml, CHF 4.90
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 22/10-2022, BB: 31/12-2022

Ruecherei co.ho.la

• Name: Ruecherei co.ho.la, 5.2%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Light golden orange, slight haze. Big, off-white head.
• Aroma: Floral, shy hops. Some honey.
• Taste: Light fruits, pale malt. Floral, shy hops. Some honey sweetness.
• Bought: Bierfabrik, 330 ml, CHF 5.10
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 22/10-2022, BB: 30/12-2022

Kornhausbräu das IPA

• Name: Kornhausbräu das IPA, 7.5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Orange to light brown. Hazy to murky. Small, light tan head.
• Aroma: Lots of fruits, ripe fruits. Clean hops.
• Taste: Good ripe fruits, decent hops. Medium bitterness. Smooth.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (St Gallen), 330 ml, CHF 3.40
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 21/10-2022, BB: 29/12-2022

GibbonBräu Dr. Sevenbee

• Name: GibbonBräu Dr. Sevenbee, 6.2%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Medium brown to light amber, clear. Small, off-white head.
• Aroma: Some light fruits, a bit of hops.
• Taste: Some fruits, light hops. Some pine. Low to medium bitterness. Metallic. Lacking.
• Bought: Bierfabrik, 330 ml, CHF 4.00
• Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 21/10-2022, BB: 30/12-2022

BrewDog Basic Shake

IPA - Milkshake / Smoothie #10:

• Name: BrewDog Basic Shake, 4.7%, Scotland
• Appearance: Pale yellow, very hazy. Big, frothy white head.
• Aroma: Good tropical fruits, some hops.
• Taste: Lots of exotic fruits, berries. Shy hops, low bitterness. Sweet. Low lactose, but enjoyable.
• Bought: Amstein, 330 ml can, CHF 2.66
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 21/10-2022, BB: 5/12-2022

Peak River Outsider

New CH brewery:

• Name: Peak River Outsider, 5.3%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Light orange golden, clear. Huge, creamy, white head.
• Aroma: Fruits, floral. Buttery, some hops.
• Taste: Sweet malt, light caramel. Some hops, low bitterness.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (St Gallen), 330 ml, CHF 5.70
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 15/10-2022, BB: 31/12-2022

Kornhausbräu Espen Bier

• Name: Kornhausbräu Espen Bier, 5.2%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Yellow golden, mostly clear. Small, fizzy off-white head.
• Aroma: Sweet malt, honey. Floral.
• Taste: Medium fruits, sweet pale malt. Honey sweetness. Light and floral.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (St Gallen), 330 ml, CHF 2.90
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 15/10-2022, BB: 8/12-2022

Bier Zentrale Phoenix

• Name: Bier Zentrale Phoenix, 5.25%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark orange, slight haze. Decent, off-white head. Huge head later.
• Aroma: Light to medium malt, some fruits. Toasted.
• Taste: Medium malt, honey sweetness. Bread, toasted. Decent.
• Bought: z’Bierhuus Belp, 330 ml, CHF 5.80
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 14/10-2022, BB: 30/11-2022

Das Craftbier Pale Ale

• Name: Das Craftbier Pale Ale, 5.2%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark yellow golden, clear. Big, off-white head.
• Aroma: Pale malt, butter, yeast. Rotten fruits.
• Taste: Pale malt, yeast. Sourness, lacto. Another one gone funky.
• Bought: RegioHerz (St Gallen), 330 ml, CHF 3.60
• Score: 2.4 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 10/20)
• Info: 14/10-2022, BB: 31/12-2022

Benediktiner Original / Hell

New brewery:

• Name: Benediktiner Original / Hell, 5.0%, Germany
• Appearance: Very pale golden, crystal clear. Small, white head.
• Aroma: Grains, grass. Some pale malt.
• Taste: More grains, very pale malt. Grass. Thin.
• Bought: Marktkauf (Weil am Rhein), 330 ml, €1.07
• Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 14/10-2022, BB: 2/12-2022

Das Craftbier Porter

• Name: Das Craftbier Porter, 5.6%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark brown, red hue. Seems clear. Nice, light tan head. Huge head later.
• Aroma: Dark fruits, some barn. Malt, slight caramel.
• Taste: Dark malt, dark fruits and red fruits. Lightly roasted, some caramel sweetness.
• Bought: RegioHerz (St Gallen), 330 ml, CHF 3.80
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 8/10-2022, BB: 31/12-2022

Hopstache Don't Worry, Be Hippie

Glarus #6, new CH brewery:

• Name: Hopstache Don't Worry, Be Hippie, 3.6%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Yellow golden, murky. Decent, off-white head.
• Aroma: Very pale malt, hint of hops. Mostly herbs and spices. Hemp.
• Taste: Herbs and spices, hemp. Some hops, no real fruitiness. Almost no bitterness.
• Bought: Brewery, 330 ml, CHF 4.00
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 8/10-2022, BB: 16/11-2022

Bier Zentrale Inferno

• Name: Bier Zentrale Inferno, 5.5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Light orange golden. Clear, but gigantic creamy white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, floral. Decent hops.
• Taste: Good amount of hops, pine. Light fruits and light, lingering bitterness.
• Bought: z’Bierhuus Belp, 330 ml, CHF 5.80
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 7/10-2022, BB: 30/11-2022

Coopers Pacific Pale Ale

Pale Ale - Australian / New Zealand #7:

• Name: Coopers Pacific Pale Ale, 4.2%, Australia
• Appearance: "Best after 3 July 2021". Yellow golden, clear. Small off-white head. Hazy end.
• Aroma: Citrus, floral. Shy hops and pale malt.
• Taste: Very pale malt, some hops. Light fruits and floral. Low bitterness.
• Bought: Amstein, 375 ml can, CHF 2.13
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 7/10-2022, BB: 30/11-2022

Blackwell No, I Am Your Father!

Sour / Wild Beer - Dark #7:

• Name: Blackwell No, I Am Your Father!, 7.8%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Very dark brown, tiny tan head.
• Aroma: Tart, dark fruits. Red wine notes.
• Taste: Tart and sour fruits, some dark malt. Some red wine.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 6.40
• Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
• Info: 1/10-2022, BB: 3/2-2023

Kägi Bräu Gewürzbier

• Name: Kägi Bräu Gewürzbier, 5.0%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Light orange golden, mostly clear. Big, creamy white head.
• Aroma: Ripe fruits, sweet malt, followed by herbs and spices.
• Taste: Medium malt, some ripe fruits. Honey sweetness. Lots of herbs and spices.
• Bought: Brewery, 330 ml, CHF 5.00
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 1/10-2022, BB: 23/12-2022

Beavertown Lazer Crush

• Name: Beavertown Lazer Crush, 0.3%, England
• Appearance: Pale yellow golden, slight haze. Small, white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, citrus. A bit of grains.
• Taste: Light fruits, some grains. Some sweetness, low bitterness. Decent.
• Bought: Migros (Avry), 330 ml can, CHF 1.60
• Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
• Info: 1/10-2022, BB: 16/3-2023

Shrinkbrew Ales #61: Highland Park BA Imperial Honey Milk Stout

• Name: Shrinkbrew Ales #61: Highland Park BA Imperial Honey Milk Stout, 10.3%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Small, dark tan head.
• Aroma: Very dark malt, medium roasted. Some dark chocolate.
• Taste: Very dark malt, quite roasted. Dark chocolate, light burnt bitterness. Some lactose and honey. Very nice.
• Bought: Bierlagers Bottleshop, 300 ml can, CHF 9.50
• Score: 4.0 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 16/20)
• Info: 30/9-2022, BB: 14/11-2022

Locher Vintage Sour Beer mit Himbeeren

• Name: Locher Vintage Sour Beer mit Himbeeren, 4.7%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Deep red, clear. Small, pinkish head.
• Aroma: Strong raspberry, not much else.
• Taste: Mostly raspberry. Quite sweet, but a bit of tartness. Not "sour" as advertised.
• Bought: Locher Appenzeller Bier, 330 ml, CHF 4.20
• Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 30/9-2022, BB: 31/12-2023

dear.beer Winter

• Name: dear.beer Winter, 5.6%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Medium brown to amber. Clear. Small, light tan head.
• Aroma: Medium malt, some dark fruits. Forest and oak.
• Taste: Medium malt, some light caramel. A bit of forest and light oak. Interesting.
• Bought: z’Bierhuus Belp, 330 ml, CHF 5.00
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 29/9-2022, BB: 23/11-2022

Bier Zentrale La Doucette

New CH brewery:

• Name: Bier Zentrale La Doucette, 5.2%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Pale golden, clear. Gigantic, creamy off-white head.
• Aroma: Pale malt, light hops. Floral, some metal.
• Taste: Pale malt, floral, some light fruits. Grass and some light hops. Light bitterness. Pretty decent.
• Bought: z’Bierhuus Belp, 330 ml, CHF 5.80
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 29/9-2022, BB: 30/11-2022

La Pêcherie KOA

Switzerland beer #1050 (2022 goal reached!):

• Name: La Pêcherie KOA, 5.2%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Very dark brown, clear. Big, light tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, some dark chocolate. Slightly roasted. Slight tart dark fruits.
• Taste: Dark malt, dark chocolate. Medicinal. Toasted. Some brown sugar sweetness.
• Bought: Amstein, 330 ml, CHF 3.79
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 24/9-2022, BB: 31/10-2022

Hiisi Rakki

New brewery, new Finnish region, Central Finland (8/19), Region #308 (2022 goal reached!):

• Name: Hiisi Rakki, 5.5%, Finland
• Appearance: Dark orange golden, hazy. Decent, off-white head. Much bigger later.
• Aroma: Hops, floral, pale malt. Some burnt caramel.
• Taste: Good hops, pale malt. Floral. Light lingering bitterness.
• Bought: Garosch, 330 ml, CHF 4.90
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 24/9-2022, BB: 18/11-2022

Pilgrim Josefi Weizenbock

• Name: Pilgrim Josefi Weizenbock, 6.5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Medium brown, slight haze. Small off-white head.
• Aroma: Medium fruits, ripe fruits, bananas. Spices.
• Taste: Ripe fruits, some spices. Light bananas. Some sweetness.
• 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: 23/9-2022, BB: 31/10-2022

Das Craftbier Dubbel

• Name: Das Craftbier Dubbel, 6.1%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Medium brown, some haze. Small, fizzy light tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, tart dark fruits.
• Taste: Tart dark fruits, some malt. Going off?
• Bought: RegioHerz (St Gallen), 330 ml, CHF 3.60
• Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 23/9-2022, BB: 31/10-2022

Kägi Bräu Himbeere-Weizen

• Name: Kägi Bräu Himbeere-Weizen, 4.5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Flip-top bottle. Orange, hazy. Huge, off-white head.
• Aroma: Wheat, raspberries. Some yeast and metal.
• Taste: Raspberries, wheat. Some spices.
• Bought: Brewery, 330 ml, CHF 5.00
• Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 23/9-2022, BB: 3/12-2022

Freihof Dark Secret

Rating #4000:

• Name: Freihof Dark Secret, 10.5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark brown, but clearly clear. Small, fizzy tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, dark fruits. Very lightly roasted.
• Taste: Dark malt, lightly roasted. Dark fruits, ripe fruits. Not particularly complex. 
• Bought: Freihof Brew Pub, 330 ml, CHF 6.50
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 17/9-2022, BB: ??/??-????

Das Craftbier Bock

• Name: Das Craftbier Bock, 6.5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark amber/red, clear. Gigantic, creamy pink head. Overflowing bottle.
• Aroma: Red fruits, candy. Some tartness.
• Taste: Red fruits, pale malt. Forest. Some brett. Definitely started to turn.
• Bought: RegioHerz (St Gallen), 330 ml, CHF 4.00
• Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 17/9-2022, BB: 31/10-2022

Laboratorio Birrario Ticinese Il Frate

• Name: Laboratorio Birrario Ticinese Il Frate, 5.3%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Light orange golden, some haze. Small, white head.
• Aroma: Light to medium fruits. Wheat and light spices. Hint of honey?
• Taste: Light fruits, spices. Some sweetness. Wheat, but a bit watery.
• Bought: Tessiner Spezialitäten, 330 ml, CHF 4.20
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 17/9-2022, BB: 30/9-2022

Waldhaus Schwarzwald Weisse

New brewery:

• Name: Waldhaus Schwarzwald Weisse, 5.6%, Germany
• Appearance: Light golden, quite hazy. Decent, white head. Small at first, bigger later.
• Aroma: Wheat, banana. Some spices.
• Taste: Wheat, light fruits, bananas. A bit of yeast, spices. True to type.
• Bought: Marktkauf (Weil am Rhein), 500 ml, €1.37
• Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 16/9-2022, BB: 31/10-2022

Locher Mielfiore

• Name: Locher Mielfiore, 4.6%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Yellow golden, clear. Small, fizzy off-white head.
• Aroma: Strong honey, floral. Not much more.
• Taste: Lots of honey, floral. Then even more honey. And honey aftertaste. A bit one dimensional.
• Bought: Locher Appenzeller Bier, 330 ml, CHF 1.70
• Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 16/9-2022, BB: 28/10-2022

Ciao.Ambra

Switzerland brewery #300 (2022 goal reached!):

• Name: Ciao.Ambra, 5.2%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark brown to amber. Clear. Small, light tan head.
• Aroma: Red fruits, brown sugar, medium malt.
• Taste: Medium malt, lightly roasted. Brown sugar sweetness, red fruits.
• Bought: Tessiner Spezialitäten, 330 ml, CHF 3.80
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 10/9-2022, BB: 17/9-2022

Laboratorio Birrario Ticinese L’Avvelenata

• Name: Laboratorio Birrario Ticinese L’Avvelenata, 5.2%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark orange golden, murky. Big, creamy off-white head.
• Aroma: Fruits, some hops, metal.
• Taste: Some hops. Medium, ripe fruits. A bit of yeast. Low bitterness, not great balance.
• Bought: Tessiner Spezialitäten, 330 ml, CHF 4.20
• Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 10/9-2022, BB: 31/8-2022

Laboratorio Birrario Ticinese Scirocco

• Name: Laboratorio Birrario Ticinese Scirocco, 6%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Medium to dark brown, mostly clear. Small light tan head.
• Aroma: Medium malt, caramel, toasted.
• Taste: Medium malt, some caramel sweetness. Seems no Belgian yeast. Some spices. A bit thin.
• Bought: Tessiner Spezialitäten, 330 ml, CHF 4.20
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 9/9-2022, BB: 31/8-2022

Laboratorio Birrario Ticinese Asia

New CH brewery:

• Name: Laboratorio Birrario Ticinese Asia, 4.6%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Light orange golden. Starts clear, a bit hazy later. Medium, off-white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, floral. Palest malt.
• Taste: Pale malt, light fruits. Hops, some grass. Slight metal. Decent.
• Bought: Tessiner Spezialitäten, 330 ml, CHF 4.20
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 9/9-2022, BB: 31/7-2022

Ganter Magisch Dunkel

New brewery:

• Name: Ganter Magisch Dunkel, 5.8%, Germany
• Appearance: Flip-top bottle. Dark amber brown. Seems clear. Small tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, brown sugar, caramel. Toasted.
• Taste: Dark malt, toasted. Caramel sweetness.
• Bought: Marktkauf (Weil am Rhein), 330 ml, €1.34
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 3/9-2022, BB: 3/10-2022

Ueli Bier Primavera

• Name: Ueli Bier Primavera, 5.2%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Pale yellow golden, clear. Small, fizzy white head.
• Aroma: Pale malt, honey. Shy hops.
• Taste: Pale malt, a bit of hops. A bit of fruits. Honey sweetness. Ok.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Basel), 330 ml, CHF 4.00
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 3/9-2022, BB: 31/10-2022

Varionica Neon Stout

New brewery:

• Name: Varionica Neon Stout, 6.2%, Croatia
• Appearance: Dark dark brown. Huge tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, caramel, dark chocolate.
• Taste: Dark malt, dark fruits. Some coffee and brown sugar. Very fizzy mouthfeel.
• Bought: Amstein, 330 ml, CHF 2.96
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 2/9-2022, BB: 12/10-2022

Kägi Bräu Weizenbier

• Name: Kägi Bräu Weizenbier, 5.7%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Flip-top bottle. Yellow golden, slight haze. Huge, off-white head.
• Aroma: Wheat, light fruits. Banana hints.
• Taste: Wheat, very fizzy mouthfeel. Some light fruits, hint of lemon. A bit over carbonated, but ok.
• Bought: Brewery, 330 ml, CHF 5.00
• Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 2/9-2022, BB: 15/11-2022

Alpstein Alpsteinexot

• Name: Alpstein Alpsteinexot, 6.2%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Orange to light brown, mostly clear. Decent, off-white head.
• Aroma: Yeast, sour fruits.
• Taste: Sour fruits, yeast. Another one gone bad from this brewery.
• Bought: RegioHerz (St Gallen), 330 ml, CHF 3.60
• Score: 2.3 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 9/20)
• Info: 2/9-2022, BB: 23/10-2022

Dystopian Attack of the Kiwi's

• Name: Dystopian Attack of the Kiwi's, 4%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Yellow, hazy. Small, white head.
• Aroma: Kiwi, tart fruits.
• Taste: Tart fruits, kiwi. Lingering tartness.
• Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 100 ml tap, CHF 2.00
• Score: 2.6 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
• Info: 27/8-2022

Dystopian Bunker

• Name: Dystopian Bunker, 5.5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Orange, hazy. Small, white head.
• Aroma: Fruits, light hops.
• Taste: Yeast, light fruits. Some hops. Too yeasty. A bit of sourness.
• Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 100 ml tap, CHF 2.00
• Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 27/8-2022

Dystopian Vault

• Name: Dystopian Vault, 6.6%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark orange, clear. Small, white head.
• Aroma: Fruits, some tartness. Hops.
• Taste: Light fruits, yeast. A bit of hops. Some sourness. Maybe not in the greatest condition.
• Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 100 ml tap, CHF 2.00
• Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 27/8-2022

Dystopian Tropical Swim

New CH brewery:

• Name: Dystopian Tropical Swim, 6.4%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Light yellow, hazy. Small white head.
• Aroma: Lots of fruits, grapefruit. Some hops.
• Taste: Fruits, grapefruit. Shy hops. Low bitterness.
• Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 100 ml tap, CHF 2.50
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 27/8-2022

Malambo Gualicho

Homebrew (for now):

• Name: Malambo Gualicho, 5.6%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Medium orange, hazy. Small white head.
• Aroma: Medium fruits, some hops.
• Taste: Good hops, some fruits. Light bitterness.
• Bought: Shared by Stuart at Fribourg Beer Festival - thanks!, 375 ml
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 27/8-2022

Les Gobelins l'Argentée

• Name: Les Gobelins l'Argentée, 5.5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Yellow golden, very hazy. Small, white head.
• Aroma: Wheat, spices. A bit of fruits.
• Taste: Spices, wheat. A bit rough around the edges.
• Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 100 ml tap, CHF 2.00
• Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 27/8-2022

Les Gobelins la Cryst'Ale

• Name: Les Gobelins la Cryst'Ale, 4.9%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Blue! Hazy. Small blue-ish head. Smurfy.
• Aroma: Light fruits, pale malt. Some hops.
• Taste: Pale malt, light hops. Not much to report.
• Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 100 ml tap, CHF 2.00
• Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 27/8-2022

Brasserie des Celtes Rooibok

IPA - Red #10:

• Name: Brasserie des Celtes Rooibok, 6.2%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark brown-red. Big, off-white head.
• Aroma: Tea, red fruits. Medium malt. Shy hops.
• Taste: Red fruits, tea. Some malt and hops. Decent. Low bitterness.
• Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 100 ml tap, CHF 2.00
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 27/8-2022

Brasserie des Celtes Gerenuk

• Name: Brasserie des Celtes Gerenuk, 6.2%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Orange golden, big white head.
• Aroma: Fruits, light caramel? Wheat?
• Taste: Hops, a bit of wheat. Fruits. Low bitterness.
• Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 100 ml tap, CHF 2.00
• Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
• Info: 27/8-2022

Brasserie des Celtes Arabian Civet

• Name: Brasserie des Celtes Arabian Civet, 6.2%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Very dark malt, near black. Small, tan head.
• Aroma: Lots of coffee, dark malt. Spices, cardamom.
• Taste: Lots of coffee, dark malt. Roasted. Cardamom. Coffee aftertaste.
• Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 100 ml tap, CHF 2.00
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 27/8-2022

Brasserie des Celtes Cape Fox

• Name: Brasserie des Celtes Cape Fox, 5.2%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark yellow golden, clear. Good white head.
• Aroma: Hops, pale malt. Spices. 
• Taste: Spices, pale malt. Hops. Gentle bitterness.
• Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 100 ml tap, CHF 2.00
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 27/8-2022

Extra-Muros Choco Vieille Prune

• Name: Extra-Muros Choco Vieille Prune, 10%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Tiny, tan head.
• Aroma: Cake, dark malt. Dark fruits, dark chocolate.
• Taste: Dark chocolate, ripe dark fruits. Prunes. Sweet. Dark malt. A lot going on here…
• Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 100 ml tap, CHF 3.00
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 27/8-2022

Extra-Muros Tenebra Munita

• Name: Extra-Muros Tenebra Munita, 7.5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Big, light tan head.
• Aroma: Roasted, dark malt. Some hops. 
• Taste: Hops, dark malt. Roasted. Bitterness. Great balance.
• Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 100 ml tap, CHF 2.00
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 27/8-2022

Extra-Muros Vitri Civitas

• Name: Extra-Muros Vitri Civitas, 5.3%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Medium golden, clear. Small, clotty white head.
• Aroma: Fruits, some pale malt and hops.
• Taste: Fruits, some hops. Anonymous malt. Rotten fruits?
• Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 100 ml tap, CHF 2.00
• Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 27/8-2022

Extra-Muros New In Glâne

Fribourg beer #200 (2022 goal reached!):

• Name: Extra-Muros New In Glâne, 6.5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Light orange. Very hazy. Small white head.
• Aroma: Lots of fruits, grapefruit. Some hops.
• Taste: Starts off with good hops, then fruits come in. Exotic fruits. Lingering low bitterness.
• Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 100 ml tap, CHF 2.00
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 27/8-2022

Brausyndikat / Sakiškės Skonių Kelias

• Name: Brausyndikat / Sakiškės Skonių Kelias, 12%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Very dark brown, towards black. Small, tan head.
• Aroma: Roasted, dark malt. Some coffee, dark chocolate.
• Taste: Dark malt, medium roasted. Some dark chocolate. Some dark ripe fruits.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 6.90
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 26/8-2022, BB: 25/9-2022

Kinnegar Big Bunny

• Name: Kinnegar Big Bunny, 6%, Ireland
• Appearance: Yellow golden, clear. Decent off-white head.
• Aroma: Good amount of fruits, exotic fruits. Good hops.
• Taste: Good light fruits, exotic fruits. Smooth hops. Nice, laidback bitterness.
• Bought: qoqa.ch, 440 ml can, CHF 4.83
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 26/8-2022, BB: 22/9-2022

Locher Amber

• Name: Locher Amber, 5.0%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark brown, or yes, amber! Clear. Decent, off-white head.
• Aroma: Malt, caramel. Toasted.
• Taste: Medium malt, caramel sweetness. Toasted. Easy drinking.
• Bought: Locher Appenzeller Bier, 330 ml, CHF 1.95
• Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
• Info: 26/8-2022, BB: 13/10-2022

Das Craftbier Pear

• Name: Das Craftbier Pear, 5.3%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Yellow golden, crystal clear. Big, white head.
• Aroma: Pear, remnants of pale malt and hops.
• Taste: Fruits, of course pear. Some pale malt and faint hops. But mostly pear.
• Bought: RegioHerz (St Gallen), 330 ml, CHF 3.60
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 20/8-2022, BB: 30/9-2022

Kinnegar Rustbucket Rye Ale

• Name: Kinnegar Rustbucket Rye Ale, 5.1%, Ireland
• Appearance: Light brown to amber, clear. Big, off-white head.
• Aroma: Clean hops, resins. Medium fruits. Some pale malt.
• Taste: Quite a bit of hops, resins. Light fruits. Some rye, but not too much. Good bitterness.
• Bought: qoqa.ch, 440 ml can, CHF 4.83
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 20/8-2022, BB: 17/9-2022

Alpstein Alpsteinbeeri

• Name: Alpstein Alpsteinbeeri, 5.0%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Light to medium brown, clear. Good-size light tan head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, tart fruits. Sour, brett.
• Taste: Sour, some light fruits, lemon. Brett. Seems to have gone bad.
• Bought: RegioHerz (St Gallen), 330 ml, CHF 3.60
• Score: 2.3 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 9/20)
• Info: 20/8-2022, BB: 23/9-2022

Pilgrim Waldbier

• Name: Pilgrim Waldbier, 5.6%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark orange to amber, a bit of haze. Small, off-white head.
• Aroma: Medium fruits, ripe fruits. Forest and herbs.
• Taste: Forest, spices. Red fruits and pale malt. Different.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (St Gallen), 330 ml, CHF 3.90
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 19/8-2022, BB: 30/9-2022

Kinnegar Limeburner

• Name: Kinnegar Limeburner, 4.7%, Ireland
• Appearance: Pale yellow golden, very slight haze. Small, fizzy off-white head.
• Aroma: Grass, hops, very pale malt.
• Taste: Some pale malt, a bit of grains. Some hops and fruits, citrus. Floral.
• Bought: qoqa.ch, 440 ml can, CHF 4.83
• Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
• Info: 19/8-2022, BB: 11/9-2022

Kitchen Brew Windstill Irish Red

Low / No Alcohol Beer - Dark #9:

• Name: Kitchen Brew Windstill Irish Red, 0.5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark brown, clear. Quite big, light tan head.
• Aroma: Medium malt, light caramel.
• Taste: Medium malt, earthy. Light caramel. Nutty. Ok, I guess.
• Bought: Amstein, 330 ml, CHF 2.82
• Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 19/8-2022, BB: 31/8-2022

La:Marmotte La:Blanche

• Name: La:Marmotte La:Blanche, 5.4%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Pale yellow, straw. Some haze. Big, short-lived foamy head.
• Aroma: Wheat, light fruits, lemon. Some spices.
• Taste: Wheat, spices. Light fruits, lemon. Highly carbonated.
• Bought: Coop (Martigny), 330 ml, CHF ?.??
• Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 14/8-2022, BB: ??/??-????

Scottish Courage Slalom Strong

• Name: Scottish Courage Slalom Strong, 9%, Belgium
• Appearance: Yellow golden, crystal clear. Small, off-white head.
• Aroma: Very pale malt, some grains. Sweet.
• Taste: A bit of malt, honey sweetness. Alcohol. Cheap.
• Bought: Famila Superstore (Jesolo), 330 ml, €1.45
• Score: 2.2 (Aroma 4/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 9/20)
• Info: 14/8-2022, BB: 31/7-2024

Bad Brewer IPA

• Name: Bad Brewer IPA, 6.0%, Italy
• Appearance: Dark golden, clear. Nice, off-white head.
• Aroma: Good hops, floral. Light fruits. Slight caramel.
• Taste: Good hops, resins, slight pine. Some light to medium fruits. A bit of caramel. Good smooth bitterness.
• Bought: Famila Superstore (Jesolo), 330 ml, €2.09
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 13/8-2022, BB: 6/7-2023

Birra Flea Ma. Ma La Chiara

New brewery, Italian beer #100:

• Name: Birra Flea Ma. Ma La Chiara, 5.2%, Italy
• Appearance: Light golden, quite hazy. Small white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, buttery. Herbs.
• Taste: Light fruits, very pale malt. Some herbs.
• Bought: Famila Superstore (Jesolo), 330 ml, €1.50
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 12/8-2022, BB: 21/3-2024

Birra Messina Cristalli di Sale

• Name: Birra Messina Cristalli di Sale, 5%, Italy
• Appearance: Yellow golden, hazy. Small, fizzy white head.
• Aroma: Faint hops, faint malt, grains.
• Taste: Very pale malt, slight grains. Some hops, floral. Crisp, but unforgettable.
• Bought: Famila Superstore (Jesolo), 500 ml, €1.42
• Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 12/8-2022, BB: 31/3-2023

Bad Brewer Amber IPA

New brewery, IPA - Red #9:

• Name: Bad Brewer Amber IPA, 6.5%, Italy
• Appearance: Light amber, pretty hazy. Small, off-white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, red fruits. Pale malt.
• Taste: Good amount of hops, medium bitterness. Fruits, some red fruits. Pale malt.
• Bought: Famila Superstore (Jesolo), 330 ml, €2.09
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 11/8-2022, BB: 6/8-2023

Toccalmatto Re Hop

• Name: Toccalmatto Re Hop, 5.0%, Italy
• Appearance: Bright golden, clear. Ok size fizzy white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, clean hops. Pine.
• Taste: Good hops, light to medium fruits. Resins. Lingering bitterness. Good balance.
• Bought: Atto Primo (Fidenza), 330 ml, €3.90
• Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
• Info: 11/8-2022, BB: 30/7-2023

Terza Rima Dannata L'Ambrata

New brewery:

• Name: Terza Rima Dannata L'Ambrata, 6.5%, Italy
• Appearance: Dark orange golden, hazy. Small, fizzy light tan head.
• Aroma: Medium fruits and malt, yeast. Spices.
• Taste: Lots of fruits, some light caramel. Belgian yeast and some spices.
• Bought: Famila Superstore (Jesolo), 750 ml, €4.40
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 11/8-2022, BB: 30/10-2023

Pedavena Birra Pedavena

• Name: Pedavena Birra Pedavena, 5.0%, Italy
• Appearance: Pale yellow golden, crystal clear. Medium, fizzy white head.
• Aroma: Grains, palest malt, slight grass.
• Taste: Pale malt, some hay and grains. Moderate bitterness. Pretty standard fare.
• Bought: Famila Superstore (Jesolo), 330 ml can, €0.79
• Score: 2.6 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
• Info: 10/8-2022, BB: 30/6-2023

Farnese Chica

Blonde Ale / Golden Ale #100:

• Name: Farnese Chica, 4.9%, Italy
• Appearance: Medium golden, clear. Decent, white head.
• Aroma: Floral and fruity. A bit of pale malt.
• Taste: Light to medium fruits, floral. Pale malt. Some honey sweetness.
• Bought: Agrinascente (Fidenza), 330 ml, €3.90
• Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 10/8-2022, BB: 1/6-2023

Tosca Birra Italiana IPA

New brewery:

• Name: Tosca Birra Italiana IPA, 5.7%, Italy
• Appearance: Flip-top bottle. Clear golden, good looking. Small, white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, a bit of caramel and pale malt. Floral.
• Taste: Good hops, light caramel. Floral, good hops. Lingering bitterness.
• Bought: Famila Superstore (Jesolo), 500 ml, €2.30
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 10/8-2022, BB: 20/7-2023

Birra Valsugana La Rossa Doppio Malto

New brewery:

• Name: Birra Valsugana La Rossa Doppio Malto, 6.2%, Italy
• Appearance: Dark orange to light brown, hazy. Good, creamy light tan head.
• Aroma: Malt, Belgian yeast, some light caramel.
• Taste: Medium malt, some caramel sweetness. Toasted. Belgian yeast. Pretty good.
• Bought: Famila Superstore (Jesolo), 750 ml, €4.39
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 10/8-2022, BB: 31/5-2023

Toccalmatto Zona Cesarini

• Name: Toccalmatto Zona Cesarini, 6.3%, Italy
• Appearance: Orange golden, clear. Small, fizzy white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, citrus. Tropical fruits. Good, clean hops.
• Taste: Lots of tropical fruits, good amount of hops. Good bitterness.
• Bought: Atto Primo (Fidenza), 440 ml can, €5.40
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 9/8-2022, BB: 28/2-2023

Farnese Pasha'

• Name: Farnese Pasha', 6.3%, Italy
• Appearance: Light orange golden, mostly clear. Small, off-white head.
• Aroma: Pale malt, citrus. Light caramel and hops.
• Taste: Pale malt, earthy. Bit of light caramel. Some hops, light bitterness.
• Bought: Agrinascente (Fidenza), 330 ml, €3.90
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 9/8-2022, BB: 30/6-2023

Farnese Graal

• Name: Farnese Graal, 7.9%, Italy
• Appearance: Golden, very slight haze. Small, fizzy white head.
• Aroma: Fruits, honey? Some spices and Belgian yeast.
• Taste: Medium fruits, some Belgian yeast. Some spices/herbs. Dry end.
• Bought: Agrinascente (Fidenza), 330 ml, €4.20
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 8/8-2022, BB: 1/5-2023

28 Pils

New brewery:

• Name: 28 Pils, 5.3%, Belgium
• Appearance: Yellow golden, hazy. Fizzy, white head.
• Aroma: Fruits, herbs, some hops.
• Taste: Light fruits, some hops and herbs.
• Bought: Atto Primo (Fidenza), 330 ml, €3.50
• Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 6/8-2022, BB: 30/11-2023

Farnese Calumet Organic Bio

New brewery:

• Name: Farnese Calumet Organic Bio, 5.8%, Italy 
• Appearance: Dark orange to light brown, clear. Small off-white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, some pale malt and hops.
• Taste: Pale malt, toasted, nuts. Some brown sugar. Shy hops. Low bitterness.
• Bought: Agrinascente (Fidenza), 330 ml, €3.90
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 5/8-2022, BB: 30/8-2023

Toccalmatto Stria

New brewery:

• Name: Toccalmatto Stria, 4.8%, Italy
• Appearance: Light orange golden, very slight haze. Big, off-white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, bit of malt. Floral.
• Taste: Good fruits, some yeast. Pale malts. Floral.
• Bought: Atto Primo (Fidenza), 330 ml, €3.50
• Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 5/8-2022, BB: 30/11-2023

Freihof Aipotu

• Name: Freihof Aipotu, 8.0%, Switzerland 
• Appearance: Light orange brown. Clear. Good, off-white head.
• Aroma: Pale malt, toffee. Caramel, some hops.
• Taste: Good hops, light caramel. Some herbs and pale malt. Low bitterness. Some alcohol.
• Bought: Freihof Brew Pub, 330 ml, CHF 3.50
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 31/7-2022, BB: 8/12-2022

GibbonBräu Dreamcatcher

New CH brewery:

• Name: GibbonBräu Dreamcatcher, 3.9%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Pale golden, clear. Hazy later. Big, fluffy off-white head.
• Aroma: Yeast, light fruits. A bit of hops. Floral.
• Taste: Light fruits, quite a bit of yeast. Some hops. Light bitterness. Too much yeast.
• Bought: Bierfabrik, 330 ml, CHF 4.00
• Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 31/7-2022, BB: 30/12-2022

Tya Kraftig Juling

New brewery:

• Name: Tya Kraftig Juling, 11%, Norway
• Appearance: Dark brown, seems clear. Small, tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, brown sugar, some spices.
• Taste: Dark malt, spices. Caramel sweetness. Some alcohol. 
• Bought: Vinmonopolet (Triaden), 500 ml, NOK 114.20
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 30/7-2022, BB: 20/4-2023

Bådin Svartisen

• Name: Bådin Svartisen, 4.5%, Norway
• Appearance: Very dark brown, clear. Small, dark tan head.
• Aroma: Roasted malt, dark chocolate.
• Taste: Dark malt, roasted. Slight coffee. Slightly thin, but still decent.
• Bought: Meny (Lørenskog), 330 ml can, NOK 41.40
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 30/7-2022, BB: 2/9-2023

Grünerløkka Imperial Nøttebrun

• Name: Grünerløkka Imperial Nøttebrun, 7%, Norway
• Appearance: Dark brown, seems clear. Quite big, tan head.
• Aroma: Medium malt, toasted. Lots of nuts and  some chocolate.
• Taste: Toasted malts, lots of nuts, some chocolate. Light caramel.
• Bought: Vinmonopolet (Lillestrøm), 500 ml, NOK 72.90
• Score: 3.8 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
• Info: 29/7-2022, BB: 21/9-2023

Ægir Upstate IPA

• Name: Ægir Upstate IPA, 4.7%, Norway
• Appearance: Pale orange, hazy. Small, white head.
• Aroma: Light to medium fruits. Tropical fruits. Slight hops.
• Taste: Light fruits, slight hops and vegetables. Moderate bitterness. A bit thin.
• Bought: Courtesy of Harsha, 330 ml can
• Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 29/7-2022, BB: 26/8-2022

Full Circle (UK) Rye Member Me

New brewery:

• Name: Full Circle (UK) Rye Member Me, 6.8%, England
• Appearance: Orange brown, hazy. Decent off-white head.
• Aroma: Good hops, grains, rye. Medium fruits.
• Taste: Ripe fruits, rye, some pale malt. Medium bitterness.
• Bought: Vinmonopolet (Lillestrøm), 440 ml can, NOK 81.60
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 29/7-2022, BB: 9/3-2023

Nøisom Bringebær og Chili (4.7%)

• Name: Nøisom Bringebær og Chili (4.7%), 4.7%, Norway
• Appearance: Dark brown, seems clear. Small, tan head.
• Aroma: Roasted, dark malt. Some raspberry.
• Taste: Dark malt, followed by chili then some raspberries. Lightly roasted. Not too spicy.
• Bought: Meny (Lørenskog), 500 ml, NOK 55.10
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 29/7-2022, BB: 25/1-2024

Bira 91 Blonde

India #5:

• Name: Bira 91 Blonde, 4.5%, India
• Appearance: Very pale golden, clear. Very small, white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, citrus. Hint of beer.
• Taste: Very pale malt, light fruits and citrus. Hard-to-detect hops.
• Bought: Meny (Lørenskog), 330 ml, NOK 41.90
• Score: 2.3 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 9/20)
• Info: 29/7-2022, BB: 22/8-2022

Monkey Brew Tranquility

New brewery:

• Name: Monkey Brew Tranquility, 6.5%, Norway
• Appearance: Pale yellow, clear. Small, white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, grapefruit. Some hops.
• Taste: Good hops, light fruits, citrus. Nice bitterness level.
• Bought: Courtesy of Harsha, 440 ml can
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 28/7-2022, BB: 5/7-2023

Põhjala Cellar Series - Drayman's Blend

Strong Ale - American #8:

• Name: Põhjala Cellar Series - Drayman's Blend, 11.5%, Estonia
• Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Small, dark tan head.
• Aroma: Wine, dark fruits, red wine. Tart dark fruits.
• Taste: Red wine, tart dark fruits, some dark malt.
• Bought: Vinmonopolet (Triaden), 330 ml, NOK 125.00
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 28/7-2022, BB: 23/2-2026

Bira 91 White

India #4:

• Name: Bira 91 White, 4.7%, India
• Appearance: Light orange, some haze. Small, white head.
• Aroma: Wheat, banana, slight spices.
• Taste: Bananas, wheat, some spices. On the sweet side.
• Bought: Meny (Lørenskog), 330 ml, NOK 41.90
• Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 28/7-2022, BB: 22/8-2022

Ægir Habañero Helles

Flavored - Chili / Peppers #6:

• Name: Ægir Habañero Helles, 4.7%, Norway
• Appearance: Yellow golden, clear. Decent, white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, pale malt. Chilies.
• Taste: Upfront chilies. Spicy, but not too much heat. A bit of fruits and pale malt.
• Bought: Meny (Lørenskog), 330 ml can, NOK 42.00
• Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 28/7-2022, BB: 23/11-2022

Røros Isle of IPA

New brewery:

• Name: Røros Isle of IPA, 4.7%, Norway
• Appearance: Dark golden to light brown, mostly clear. Big, off-white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, citrus. Earthy. Some hops.
• Taste: Decent fruits, resins. Pale malt aftertaste. Medium bitterness.
• Bought: Meny (Lørenskog), 330 ml can, NOK 48.00
• Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
• Info: 28/7-2022, BB: 31/12-2022

Varvar IPAnema

New brewery, Ukraine beer #9:

• Name: Varvar IPAnema, 5.3%, Ukraine
• Appearance: Dark golden, clear. Small off-white head.
• Aroma: Pale malt, some light fruits. A bit of hops.
• Taste: Good fruits, some hops. Medium bitterness.
• Bought: Vinmonopolet (Triaden), 330 ml, NOK 95.80
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 28/7-2022, BB: 16/5-2022

Hansa Mango IPA

• Name: Hansa Mango IPA, 4.7%, Norway
• Appearance: Pale yellow golden, quite hazy. Big, frothy white head.
• Aroma: Lots of fruits, citrus, quite a bit of mango.
• Taste: Light fruits, citrus, mango. Some hops, light bitterness.
• Bought: Courtesy of Harsha, 500 ml can
• Score: 2.6 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
• Info: 27/7-2022, BB: 1/4-2023

Mack Tropical IPA Mango Passion

• Name: Mack Tropical IPA Mango Passion, 4.5%, Norway
• Appearance: Pale yellow, hazy. Some off-white head.
• Aroma: Strong mango, passion fruit. Juicy, sweet.
• Taste: Mango and passion fruit. Very slightly hops. Lacking bitterness.
• Bought: Courtesy of Harsha, 500 ml can
• Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 27/7-2022, BB: 30/6-2022

Lindheim Avec

Porter - Imperial Flavored #6, new brewery:

• Name: Lindheim Avec, 11%, Norway
• Appearance: Very dark brown, seems clear. Decent, light tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, lightly roasted, good coffee. Some spices.
• Taste: Dark malt, roasted, good amount of coffee. Spices, some sweetness.
• Bought: Gift from Øyvind, 500 ml
• Score: 3.9 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 16/20)
• Info: 27/7-2022, BB: 27/8-2024

Salikatt Sagittal

• Name: Salikatt Sagittal, 8.0%, Norway
• Appearance: Dark deep brown, clear. Dark tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malts, roasted, dark chocolate. Some coffee.
• Taste: Dark brown, quite toasted. Slight coffee and dark chocolate.
• Bought: Vinmonopolet (Triaden), 440 ml can, NOK 89.80
• Score: 3.8 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
• Info: 27/7-2022, BB: 13/10-2023

Nøgne Ø One Size Fits All

• Name: Nøgne Ø One Size Fits All, 7%, Norway
• Appearance: Dark yellow, hazy to murky. Small, white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, tropical fruits. Some herbs and a bit of hops.
• Taste: Light fruits, grapefruit. Some hops, vegetables. Not well-balanced.
• Bought: Courtesy of Øyvind, 500 ml
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 27/7-2022, BB: 4/6-2024

Lomb Eine

New brewery:

• Name: Lomb Eine, 4.7%, Norway
• Appearance: Dark golden to light brown, hazy. Small, white tan head.
• Aroma: Juniper, forest, caramel.
• Taste: Medium malt, forest, juniper. Caramel sweetness.
• Bought: Meny (Lørenskog), 330 ml, NOK 69.30
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 27/7-2022, BB: 31/5-2023

Bira 91 Indian Pale Ale - Pomelo

New brewery, India beer #3:

• Name: Bira 91 Indian Pale Ale - Pomelo, 4.5%, India
• Appearance: Orange to light brown. Slight haze. Ok white head.
• Aroma: Strong fruits, pomelo.
• Taste: Mostly pomelo, grapefruit. Some hops. Fruity aftertaste.
• Bought: Meny (Lørenskog), 330 ml, NOK 37.90
• Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 27/7-2022, BB: 29/7-2022

Fjordfolk Donkeymann 2.0 Lakris Porter

New brewery:

• Name: Fjordfolk Donkeymann 2.0 Lakris Porter, 4.7%, Norway
• Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Decent, tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, toasted. Coffee.
• Taste: Huge amount of liquorice. Dark malt, lightly roasted. Aftertaste of salty liquorice.
• Bought: Meny (Lørenskog), 330 ml can, NOK 47.80
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 26/7-2022, BB: 21/4-2023

Salikatt Milk Train

IIPA DIPA - Imperial / Double IPA #50:

• Name: Salikatt Milk Train, 8.0%, Norway
• Appearance: Orange, very hazy. Small, white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, grapefruit, exotic fruits. Alright amount of hops.
• Taste: Lots of fruits, grapefruit. Heaps of hops. Lactose. Some sweetness in there, but lingering bitterness.
• Bought: Courtesy of Harsha, 440 ml can
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 26/7-2022, BB: 27/12-2022

Bygland For The Love of Kveik Series - Ebbegarden

• Name: Bygland For The Love of Kveik Series - Ebbegarden, 7%, Norway
• Appearance: Pale yellow, hazy. Small, white head.
• Aroma: Grains, light fruits. Forest berries, some kveik yeast.
• Taste: Lots of grains, kveik yeast, forest. Grass.
• Bought: Gift from Øyvind, 440 ml can
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 26/7-2022, BB: 17/3-2023

Põhjala Birchy

• Name: Põhjala Birchy, 7%, Estonia
• Appearance: Golden orange, very hazy. Small, white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, tropical fruits. Nice amount of hops.
• Taste: Lots of fruits, juicy, exotic fruits. A bit of hops. Low to medium bitterness.
• Bought: Courtesy of Harsha, 440 ml can
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 26/7-2022, BB: 28/1-2023

Marlobobo’s Megabear Diffused Blur

New brewery:

• Name: Marlobobo’s Megabear Diffused Blur, 6.2%, Norway
• Appearance: Pale yellow, very hazy. Decent, white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, citrus. Tropical fruits. Some hops.
• Taste: Good fruits, grapefruit. Decent amount of hops. Light to medium bitterness.
• Bought: Vinmonopolet (Triaden), 440 ml can, NOK 99.70
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 26/7-2022, BB: 30/12-2022

Lervig Tasty Juice Tropical Milkshake

IPA - Milkshake / Smoothie #9:

• Name: Lervig Tasty Juice Tropical Milkshake, 6.1%, Norway
• Appearance: Pale yellow, very hazy. Small, fizzy white head.
• Aroma: Lots of fruits, exotic fruits. Lactose. Some faint hops.
• Taste: Lots of fruits, exotic fruits. Lactose. Low bitterness. Very nice.
• Bought: Vinmonopolet (Triaden), 500 ml can, NOK 82.90
• Score: 3.8 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
• Info: 26/7-2022, BB: 7/4-2023