Trzy Korony Old Pigweed

New brewery:

• Name: Trzy Korony Old Pigweed, 4.7%, Poland
• Appearance: Very dark brown. Small, dark tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, roasted. Coffee. Vanilla?
• Taste: Dark malt, roasted. Burnt bitterness. Some dark chocolate and coffee. Nice.
• Bought: Trade with Grzesiek79 - thanks!, 500 ml
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 27/3-2022, BB: 28/4-2022

Landskroner White IPA

New CH brewery:

• Name: Landskroner White IPA, 6.2%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Light orange golden, very slight haze. Small, white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, some pale malt. Spices. Hint of butterscotch?
• Taste: Some fruits, floral. Some spices. Butterscotch. Turning?
• Bought: Craft Bier Center (Solothurn), 330 ml, CHF 5.20
• Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 27/3-2022, BB: 30/4-2022

Kitchen Brew Windstill Hell

• Name: Kitchen Brew Windstill Hell, 0.5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark yellow golden, crystal clear. Quite big, foamy head.
• Aroma: Grains, some very pale malt.
• Taste: Pale malt, grains. Some fruits and sweetness. Very standard NA.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 3.70
• Score: 2.6 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
• Info: 27/3-2022, BB: 30/4-2022

Endstation Westside

• Name: Endstation Westside, 5.3%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Quite dark brown, clear. Small, dark tan head. Bigger and creamy later.
• Aroma: Roasted, dark malt. Some chocolate.
• Taste: Dark malt, roasted. Some chocolate. Good balance.
• Bought: z’Bierhuus Belp, 330 ml, CHF 5.20
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 26/3-2022, BB: 30/4-2022

Żywiec Jasne Pełne / Beer

New brewery:

• Name: Żywiec Jasne Pełne / Beer, 5.6%, Poland
• Appearance: Medium golden, crystal clear. Small, fizzy white head.
• Aroma: Pale malt, grains. Some honey.
• Taste: Pale malt, some grains. Faint hops. A bit of sweetness. Not that bad.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 500 ml can, CHF 3.10
• Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 26/3-2022, BB: 11/5-2022

Burgdorfer Dampfbier

• Name: Burgdorfer Dampfbier, 4.8%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Medium brown, amber hue. Clear. Small, light tan head. Nice and creamy head later.
• Aroma: Malt, earthiness, some smoke.
• Taste: Pale malt, slight caramel. A bit of smoke. Lightly toasted. Smooth.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 500 ml, CHF 3.60
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 25/3-2022, BB: 30/4-2022

Barbière Seeland Sour IPA

• Name: Barbière Seeland Sour IPA, 7.2%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Medium golden, clear. Decent, white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, lemon. Tart fruits. Lemongrass?
• Taste: Light fruits, lemon. Tartness to sourness. Low bitterness.
• Bought: Barbière Brew Pub, 330 ml can, CHF 5.83
• Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 25/3-2022, BB: 30/4-2022

Pâquier La Peuf

• Name: Pâquier La Peuf 5.0%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Pale yellow, clear. Fizzy, white head.
• Aroma: Citrus, slight wheat. Hint of spices.
• Taste: Some wheat, citrus fruits. Yeast. Quite thin.
• Bought: Au Bon Moment, 330 ml, CHF 4.80
• Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 25/3-2022, BB: 30/6-2022

Huus-Braui Weizen Bock

• Name: Huus-Braui Weizen Bock, 7%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Medium brown, slight amber. Clear. Small, light tan head.
• Aroma: Ripe fruits, some wheat. Spices.
• Taste: Ripe fruits, spices, some wheat.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (St Gallen), 330 ml, CHF 5.40
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 19/3-2022, BB: 20/4-2022

Granicum Dunkel-Brune

• Name: Granicum Dunkel-Brune, 5.1%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark brown, red hue. Clear. Big, light tan head.
• Aroma: Medium malt, toasted. Red fruits.
• Taste: Medium malt, bread, slightly toasted. A bit of caramel and red fruits.
• Bought: Craft Bier Center (Solothurn), 330 ml, CHF 3.90
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 19/3-2022, BB: 29/4-2022

Apimed Ambrozia Citrus

Mead - Metheglin / Spiced / Herbs #1:

• Name: Apimed Ambrozia Citrus, 13.5%, Slovakia
• Appearance: Clear orange golden, super clear actually.
• Aroma: Heaps of honey, slight alcohol.
• Taste: Lots of honey, good sweetness. Some herbs, bit of alcohol. Smooth.
• Bought: Trade with Grzesiek79 - thanks!, 100 ml sample
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 19/3-2022

Freihof Robin Wood

• Name: Freihof Robin Wood, 7.2%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark brown, red hue. Clear. Some fizzy, light tan head.
• Aroma: Forest, herbs, medicine.
• Taste: Very strong pine and forest. Some malt and sweetness. Medicinal. Forest/Pine a bit too overpowering.
• Bought: Freihof Brew Pub, 330 ml, CHF 3.50
• Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 18/3-2022, BB: 19/4-2022

Aurum Faun Gold

New CH brewery, Solothurn beer #10:

• Name: Aurum Faun Gold, 4.0%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Golden, some haze. Sediments in bottle. Small, fizzy head.
• Aroma: Pale malt, light fruits. Some honey.
• Taste: Good fruits, some grains and pale malt. A bit of honey sweetness.
• Bought: Craft Bier Center (Solothurn), 330 ml, CHF 2.90
• Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
• Info: 18/3-2022, BB: 9/11-2022

Kinnegar Bucket & Spade

New brewery, new Irish region, Donegal (9/26):

• Name: Kinnegar Bucket & Spade, 4.2%, Ireland
• Appearance: Bright yellow golden, clear. Fizzy, white head.
• Aroma: Citrus and light fruits. Some hops.
• Taste: Light fruits, citrus. Some grains and hops. Decent bitterness.
• Bought: qoqa.ch, 440 ml can, CHF 4.83
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 17/3-2022, BB: 7/9-2022

Freihof Against the Grain

• Name: Freihof Against the Grain, 6,9%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark brown, some red, clear. Small, light tan head.
• Aroma: Medium malt, lightly toasted, caramel. Some rye and grains.
• Taste: Medium malt, caramel sweetness, some rye and grains. Good balance. Nice.
• Bought: Freihof Brew Pub, 330 ml, CHF 3.50
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 12/3-2022, BB: 14/4-2022

IKEA Öl Mörk Lager

Dark Lager - International / Premium #10:

• Name: IKEA Öl Mörk Lager, 4.7%, Sweden
• Appearance: Dark brown, red hue, clear. Small, fizzy tan head.
• Aroma: Medium malt, some caramel. Toasted.
• Taste: Medium malt, caramel sweetness, lightly toasted. Short aftertaste.
• Bought: IKEA (St Gallen), 330 ml, CHF 1.50
• Score: 2.6 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
• Info: 12/3-2022, BB: 4/6-2022

Huus-Braui Dunkler Bügel

New CH brewery, Thurgau beer #10:

• Name: Huus-Braui Dunkler Bügel, 5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark brown, clear. Nice, creamy tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, caramel, toasted.
• Taste: Dark malt, lightly toasted. Brown sugar sweetness. Thin, but decent.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (St Gallen), 330 ml, CHF 4.10
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 11/3-2022, BB: 20/3-2022

Das Craftbier Wit

New CH brewery:

• Name: Das Craftbier Wit, 5.2%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Pale yellow, some haze. Some fizzy, white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, banana? Some herbs and spices.
• Taste: Light fruits, herbs and spices. Slight yeast and sweetness. Hint of tanginess.
• Bought: RegioHerz (St Gallen), 330 ml, CHF 3.60
• Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
• Info: 11/3-2022, BB: 31/3-2022

Dr. Brauwolf Samichlaus Bier

• Name: Dr. Brauwolf Samichlaus Bier, 7%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Medium to dark brown. Small, dark tan head.
• Aroma: Medium malt, nuts. Some fruitiness. Spices. Some burnt sugar.
• Taste: Medium malt, nuts, spices, medium fruits. Belgian yeast. Warming.
• Bought: BrüW - Brewpub, 100 ml tap, CHF 2.50
• Score: 3.8 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
• Info: 5/3-2022

Lervig / Pinta Hop Detour

IPA - Rye #10:

• Name: Lervig / Pinta Hop Detour, 7.4%, Norway
• Appearance: Pale yellow, very hazy. Tiny, white head.
• Aroma: Lots of fruits, juicy. Honey. Good hops.
• Taste: Juicy, light fruits. Good hops. Nice lingering bitterness. Good balance.
• Bought: BrüW - Brewpub, 100 ml tap, CHF 2.50
• Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
• Info: 5/3-2022

Põhjala / Fuerst Wiacek Albini

• Name: Põhjala / Fuerst Wiacek Albini, 8.0%, Estonia
• Appearance: Dark golden to light brown. Some haze. Small, light tan head.
• Aroma: Malt, bread. Some fruit. Caramel.
• Taste: Very malt forward, caramel sweetness. Some fruit in there. Just very faint hops. Very low bitterness.
• Bought: BrüW - Brewpub, 100 ml tap, CHF 2.50
• Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 5/3-2022

Kornhausbräu das Dunkle

• Name: Kornhausbräu das Dunkle, 5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Very pale amber, slight haze. Some off-white head.
• Aroma: Pale malt, some caramel.
• Taste: Good malt, some hops. Grain? Bread. Some caramel sweetness. Interesting.
• Bought: BrüW - Brewpub, 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: 5/3-2022

Kornhausbräu das Helle

• Name: Kornhausbräu das Helle, 5.2%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Pale yellow, clear. Small white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, citrus. Very pale malt.
• Taste: Some fruits, shy malt. Hint of hops. A bit thin.
• Bought: BrüW - Brewpub, 100 ml tap, CHF 2.50
• Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
• Info: 5/3-2022

Bleisch Frau Pinot

New CH brewery, Switzerland beer #900:

• Name: Bleisch Frau Pinot, 6.3%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Golden orange, clear. Some white head.
• Aroma: Good medium fruits, floral. Honey sweetness.
• Taste: Lots of fruits, raisins. Some pale malt. Vinous. Sweet. Smooth.
• Bought: BrüW - Brewpub, 100 ml tap, CHF 2.50
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 5/3-2022

Schützengarten India Pale Ale

• Name: Schützengarten India Pale Ale, 6.8%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Amber, totally clear. Small, off-white head.
• Aroma: Medium fruits, caramel. Some herbs. Shy hops.
• Taste: Decent hops, quite a bit of caramel. Oranges. Low bitterness initially, but builds in aftertaste. Some herbs.
• Bought: Restaurant Brauwerk, 150 ml tap, CHF 3.50
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 4/3-2022

Schützengarten Säntisbier

• Name: Schützengarten Säntisbier, 5.2%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Yellow golden, slight haze. Big, white head.
• Aroma: Pale malt, bit of hops and light fruits. Bread, some yeast.
• Taste: Pale malt, clean hops. Light bitterness. Bread. Dry end. Decent balance.
• Bought: Restaurant Brauwerk, 150 ml tap, CHF 3.50
• Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 4/3-2022

Schützengarten Weisser Engel

• Name: Schützengarten Weisser Engel, 5.3%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Pale yellow, hazy. Good amount of white head.
• Aroma: Lots of wheat, banana. Spices.
• Taste: Good wheat, banana, spices. Some yeast and sweetness. Nice.
• Bought: Restaurant Brauwerk, 150 ml tap, CHF 3.50
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 4/3-2022

Schützengarten Brauwerk Hülscheta

• Name: Schützengarten Brauwerk Hülscheta, 4.2%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Orange to light brown. Clear. Decent white head.
• Aroma: Medium malt, good hops and fruits.
• Taste: Good malt base, some fruits. Some sweetness. Lasting malty aftertaste.
• Bought: Restaurant Brauwerk, 150 ml tap, CHF 3.50
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 4/3-2022

Schützengarten Brauwerk Winter-Märzen

• Name: Schützengarten Brauwerk Winter-Märzen, 4.9%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Medium orange. Clear. Small off white head.
• Aroma: Medium malt, light fruits, orange.
• Taste: Light malt, fruits. Orange. Some bitterness.
• Bought: Restaurant Brauwerk, 150 ml tap, CHF 3.50
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 4/3-2022

BoFo Dunkel

Appenzell Ausserrhoden #2:

• Name: BoFo Dunkel, 5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark malt, mostly clear. Decent, light tan head.
• Aroma: Good malt, lightly roasted. Some caramel.
• Taste: Medium to dark malt, nicely roasted. Some caramel sweetness. Very smooth.
• Bought: BoFo Brewery, 200 ml tap, CHF 0.00
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 4/3-2022

BoFo Hell

Final Swiss canton, Appenzell Ausserrhoden (26/26):

• Name: BoFo Hell, 5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Golden orange, some fizz. Good amount of white head.
• Aroma: Medium fruits, some malt and hops.
• Taste: Good pale malt, some hops. Light fruits. Nice and fresh.
• Bought: BoFo Brewery, 200 ml tap, CHF 2.00
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 4/3-2022

Freihof Bitches Brew

• Name: Freihof Bitches Brew, 6.8%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Quite dark brown. Big, creamy dark tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, coffee. Faint hops and light fruits.
• Taste: Dark malt, roasted. Some hops. Burnt/Roasted aftertaste. Some bitterness, but not too much.
• Bought: Freihof Brew Pub, 330 ml, CHF 6.50
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 3/3-2022, BB: 19/4-2022

Freihof Weizen

New CH brewery:

• Name: Freihof Weizen, 4.8%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Golden orange, quite bright. Clear. Decent, white head.
• Aroma: Wheat and light fruits. A bit of lemon.
• Taste: Good wheat, a bit of lemon and light fruits. A bit of spices.
• Bought: Freihof Brew Pub, 330 ml, CHF 1.60
• Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 3/3-2022, BB: 17/4-2022

im Berg Hey Porter

• Name: im Berg Hey Porter, 5.7%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark brown, clear. Big, light tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, lightly roasted. A bit of coffee.
• Taste: Dark malt, roasted. Some coffee notes. Quite smooth.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Winterthur), 330 ml, CHF 4.90
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 3/3-2022, BB: 3/9-2022

im Berg Ales of the Ordinary

• Name: im Berg Ales of the Ordinary, 5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Medium blond. Big, white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, floral. Bit of hops and palest malt.
• Taste: Pale malt, some hops. Bit of fruits and flowers. Low bitterness.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Winterthur), 330 ml, CHF 4.30
• Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
• Info: 2/3-2022, BB: 10/4-2022

im Berg Nonne

New CH brewery:

• Name: im Berg Nonne, 7%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark golden orange, clear. Decent, off-white head.
• Aroma: Medium fruits, Belgian yeast. Medium malt and honey sweetness.
• Taste: Medium fruits, honey sweetness. Belgian yeast. Some spices and alcohol.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Winterthur), 330 ml, CHF 4.90
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 2/3-2022, BB: 17/8-2022

Stammheimer Hopfen Bräu

New CH brewery:

• Name: Stammheimer Hopfen Bräu, 5.0%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Medium to dark golden, mostly clear. Generous off-white head.
• Aroma: Very pale malt, faint memory of hops. Slight metal.
• Taste: Pale malts, some background hops. Quite crisp. Not bad, but quite standard.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Winterthur), 500 ml can, CHF 3.30
• Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 2/3-2022, BB: 25/9-2022

Blackwell Herbstfeuer

• Name: Blackwell Herbstfeuer, 4.2%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Very dark malt, near black. Small, dark tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, strong peat. Nice and smoky.
• Taste: Dark malt, coffee. Quite a bit of smoke, peat. Very good for a 4.2% beer.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 6.40
• Score: 3.8 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
• Info: 1/3-2022, BB: 3/6-2022

Barbière Cascade India Pale Ale

New CH brewery:

• Name: Barbière Cascade India Pale Ale, 6.3%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Medium brown, copper? Crystal clear. Generous, off-white head.
• Aroma: Bit of malt, good hops. Slight pine.
• Taste: Medium malt, good hops. Some pine. Lightly toasted. Smooth, lingering bitterness. Very nice.
• Bought: Barbière Brew Pub, 330 ml can, CHF 5.83
• Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
• Info: 1/3-2022, BB: 30/4-2022