Saturday 30 April 2022

Aurum Faun Stout

  • Name: Aurum Faun Stout, 3.8%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Very dark brown. Small, fizzy dark tan head
  • Aroma: Dark malt, lightly roasted. Some coffee and dark chocolate.
  • Taste: Roasted, dark malt. Slight coffee, also dark chocolate. Very good for the low ABV.
  • Bought: Craft Bier Center (Solothurn), 330 ml, CHF 2.90
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 30/4-2022, BB: 7/9-2022

Kägi Bräu Roggen-Dattel

Schwyz #9, Specialty Grain - Rye / Roggenbier #6:
  • Name: Kägi Bräu Roggen-Dattel, 5.6%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Flip-top bottle. Light to medium brown, hazy. Small, light tan head.
  • Aroma: Medium malt, toasted. Rye and some dark fruits.
  • Taste: Pale malt, rye. Dry dark fruits, dates. Interesting.
  • Bought: Brewery, 330 ml, CHF 5.00
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 30/4-2022, BB: 6/12-2022

Kitchen Brew Wheat Ale

  • Name: Kitchen Brew Wheat Ale, 5.5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Medium golden, hazy. Big, white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, citrus, wheat. Herbal.
  • Taste: Light to medium fruits, citrus, wheat, a bit of herbs.
  • 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: 30/4-2022, BB: 31/7-2022

Friday 29 April 2022

Sutton's High Hops

Nidwalden #8:
  • Name: Sutton's High Hops, 6.2%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Orange golden, quite hazy. Quite big, long lasting off-white head.
  • Aroma: Good hops, pine. Light fruits.
  • Taste: Decent hops, also some pale malt. Light fruits. Good bitterness, smooth.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 6.20
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 29/4-2022, BB: 1/1-2023

Falken Original Lager Hell

Schaffhausen #6:
  • Name: Falken Original Lager Hell, 4.8%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Pale golden, crystal clear. Small, fizzy white head.
  • Aroma: Grains, sweet medium malt.
  • Taste: Lots of grains, sweet malt. Very forgettable.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 500 ml can, CHF 2.90
  • Score: 2.6 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
  • Info: 29/4-2022, BB: 4/6-2022

Varius IPA

New CH brewery, IPA #200:
  • Name: Varius IPA, 6.7%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Deep dark golden, clear. Decent off-white head.
  • Aroma: Pine, hops. Some medium fruits.
  • Taste: Medium fruits, good amount of hops. Pine. Good bitterness. Not great balance.
  • Bought: Bierfabrik, 330 ml, CHF 4.60
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 29/4-2022, BB: 6/5-2022

Sunday 24 April 2022

Bîrtel Rye Ale

Pale Ale - Rye #6:
  • Name: Bîrtel Rye Ale, 4.6%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Orange golden, very hazy. Nice, white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, citrus. Pale malt, rye.
  • Taste: Light fruits, pale malt, rye. Slight hops.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Basel), 330 ml, CHF 5.80
  • Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 24/4-2022, BB: 30/6-2022

Ueli Bier Basilisk

  • Name: Ueli Bier Basilisk, 5.4%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Dark orange to light amber, quite hazy. Small off-white head.
  • Aroma: Ripe fruits, pale malt.
  • Taste: Pale malt, some dark fruits. A bit of caramel sweetness.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Basel), 330 ml, CHF 3.50
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 24/4-2022, BB: 31/8-2022

Unser Bier Aypiey

  • Name: Unser Bier Aypiey, 7.1%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Dark orange to light amber, some haze. Small off-white head.
  • Aroma: Medium and ripe fruits, pale malt and decent hops.
  • Taste: Good medium fruits, pale malt. Yes, some hops too and light bitterness. Some herbs.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Basel), 330 ml, CHF 4.10
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 24/4-2022, BB: 14/8-2022

Saturday 23 April 2022

Unser Bier Öises Zwickel

  • Name: Unser Bier Öises Zwickel, 5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Light golden, very slight haze. Small fizzy white head.
  • Aroma: Some hops, but not lots. A bit of fruit and pale malt.
  • Taste: Good hops, light fruits. Very pale malt, bread. Easy drinking.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Basel), 330 ml, CHF 3.70
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 23/4-2022, BB: 1/12-2022

Wild Beer WineyBeest 2021

  • Name: Wild Beer WineyBeest 2021, 10.5%, England
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Small dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Red wine, some dark malt.
  • Taste: Red wine, grapes, a bit of dark malt. Overshadowed by the red wine flavours, though.
  • Bought: Bierrevier, 100 ml tap, CHF 4.75
  • Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
  • Info: 23/4-2022

Mad Scientist / Bereta Taking Care of Business

  • Name: Mad Scientist / Bereta Taking Care of Business, 9%, Hungary
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Good size tan head.
  • Aroma: Chocolate cake, dark malt. Coconut and vanilla.
  • Taste: Chocolate cake, dark malt. Sweet. Vanilla and coconut. Smooth.
  • Bought: Bierrevier, 100 ml tap, CHF 3.25
  • Score: 3.8 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
  • Info: 23/4-2022

Sudden Death Yes, I Have Read & Agree 2 the Terms And Conditions

  • Name: Sudden Death Yes, I Have Read & Agree 2 the Terms And Conditions, 10%, Germany
  • Appearance: Light orange, cloudy. Small, white head,
  • Aroma: Light fruits, tropical fruits, oranges. A bit of hops.
  • Taste: Good fruits, exotic fruits. Good amount of hops, medium bitterness. Smooth, though.
  • Bought: Bierrevier, 100 ml tap, CHF 3.25
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 23/4-2022

Birrificio Italiano Bibock

New brewery:
  • Name: Birrificio Italiano Bibock, 6.2%, Italy
  • Appearance: Medium brown, red hue, clear. Small off-white head.
  • Aroma: Medium malt, caramel. Some dark fruits.
  • Taste: Medium malt, toasted. Some caramel sweetness. Some dark fruits.
  • Bought: Bierrevier, 100 ml tap, CHF 3.25
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 23/4-2022

Friday 22 April 2022

Unser Bier Imperial Porter

  • Name: Unser Bier Imperial Porter, 7.0%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Dark brown, seems clear. Small, tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted. Some caramel and dark chocolate.
  • Taste: Dark malt, lightly roasted. Some dark chocolate and caramel. Smooth.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Basel), 330 ml, CHF 4.00
  • Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
  • Info: 22/4-2022, BB: 13/7-2022

Stadtmauer Brauer Teufel

  • Name: Stadtmauer Brauer Teufel, 4.4%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Medium brown, clear. Small, light tan head.
  • Aroma: Toffee? Caramel, medium malt.
  • Taste: Medium malt, toasted. Lots of caramel sweetness. Too sweet.
  • Bought: 1777 (Basel), 100 ml tap, CHF 1.38
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 22/4-2022

Stadtmauer Brauer Schlingel

  • Name: Stadtmauer Brauer Schlingel, 6%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Orange golden, clear. Small off-white head.
  • Aroma: Medium fruits, grapefruit. Good hops, perfume?
  • Taste: Medium fruits, lots of hops. Pale malt? Nice bitterness.
  • Bought: 1777 (Basel), 100 ml tap, CHF 1.38
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 22/4-2022

Stadtmauer Brauer Bengel

  • Name: Stadtmauer Brauer Bengel, 4.8%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Light golden, clear and fizzy. Big, white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, hops. Very pale malt.
  • Taste: Light fruits, herbs. Palest malt and some hops. Refreshing.
  • Bought: 1777 (Basel), 100 ml tap, CHF 1.38
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 22/4-2022

Stadtmauer Brauer Engel

New CH brewery:
  • Name: Stadtmauer Brauer Engel, 4.5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Yellow golden, clear. Small, white head.
  • Aroma: Pale malt, some light fruits and hops.
  • Taste: Pale malt, some hops. Good fruits. Nice.
  • Bought: 1777 (Basel), 100 ml tap, CHF 1.38
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 22/4-2022

Thursday 21 April 2022

Bîrtel Red Ale

  • Name: Bîrtel Red Ale, 5.3%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Light amber, slight haze. Decent, off-white head.
  • Aroma: Pale malt, fruits, red fruits.
  • Taste: Red fruits, some pale malt. Some caramel sweetness.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Basel), 330 ml, CHF 4.50
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 21/4-2022, BB: 30/4-2022

Kitchen Brew American Pale Ale

  • Name: Kitchen Brew American Pale Ale, 5.5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Orange dark golden, clear. One inch creamy white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, citrus, floral. A bit of hops.
  • Taste: Medium fruits, pine. Good hops, but also sweet malt. Light bitterness.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Basel), 330 ml, CHF 4.00
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 21/4-2022, BB: 31/10-2022

Freigeist / Irgendwas mit PORT Portler Craft Beer

  • Name: Freigeist / Irgendwas mit PORT Portler Craft Beer, 10%, Germany
  • Appearance: Dark brown, near black. Nice, light tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted. But mostly port wine.
  • Taste: Mostly port wine, some dark fruits and dark malt. Sweet. Interesting.
  • Bought: Bierrevier, 100 ml tap, CHF 3.25
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 21/4-2022

Mühlen Kölsch

New brewery:
  • Name: Mühlen Kölsch, 4.8%, Germany
  • Appearance: Medium golden, crystal clear. Small, white head.
  • Aroma: Pale malt, honey.
  • Taste: Medium malt, toasted. Floral. Honey sweetness.
  • Bought: Bierrevier, 100 ml tap, CHF 3.25
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 21/4-2022

The Piggy Paradise Peppers Édition 2022

New brewery:
  • Name: The Piggy Paradise Peppers Édition 2022, 5.6%, France
  • Appearance: Light orange golden, some haze. Small head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, some hops. Pepper notes.
  • Taste: Medium to light fruits, pepper corns. Some hops. Laidback bitterness.
  • Bought: Bierrevier, 100 ml tap, CHF 3.25
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 21/4-2022

Schneeeule Yasmin

New brewery:
  • Name: Schneeeule Yasmin, 3.5%, Germany
  • Appearance: Hazy yellow, tiny white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, lemon. Some tartness and brett.
  • Taste: Lemon, tart fruits. Brett, good level of sourness.
  • Bought: Bierrevier, 100 ml tap, CHF 3.25
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 21/4-2022

Wednesday 20 April 2022

Freihof Dunkel

  • Name: Freihof Dunkel, 4.8%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Medium to dark brown, mostly clear. Small, light tan head.
  • Aroma: Malt, toasted, some dark tart fruits.
  • Taste: Medium malt, lightly toasted. Some tart dark fruits. Not well balanced.
  • Bought: Freihof Brew Pub, 330 ml, CHF 1.60
  • Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
  • Info: 20/4-2022, BB: 12/6-2022

Öufi Südfuss

  • Name: Öufi Südfuss, 5.2%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Flip-top bottle. Light orange golden, clear. One inch, off-white head.
  • Aroma: Malt, some grass. Bread notes.
  • Taste: Medium malt, bread. Floral. Some light caramel sweetness.
  • Bought: Craft Bier Center (Solothurn), 500 ml, CHF 3.50
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 20/4-2022, BB: 4/6-2022

Sunday 17 April 2022

Hope Beer Emmer Stout

New brewery:
  • Name: Hope Beer Emmer Stout, 5%, Ireland
  • Appearance: Dark brown, clear. Dark, tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, well-roasted. Some dark chocolate and coffee.
  • Taste: Dark malt, nicely roasted. Some coffee notes. Smooth.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 440 ml can, CHF 6.80
  • Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
  • Info: 17/4-2022, BB: 23/9-2022

Buechibärgerbier Fridu

  • Name: Buechibärgerbier Fridu, 6.0%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Pale golden, pretty much clear. Nice, long lasting white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, grapefruit. Some hops.
  • Taste: Light fruits, some hops. Very light bitterness. Smooth, but a bit light.
  • Bought: Craft Bier Center (Solothurn), 330 ml, CHF 5.40
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 17/4-2022, BB: 29/5-2022

Le Fou du Roi Brassin Unique - Ale de Noël

  • Name: Le Fou du Roi Brassin Unique - Ale de Noël, 8%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Dark brown, clear. Nice, creamy light tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, lightly roasted, lots of spices. Toffee.
  • Taste: Lots of spices, pine, dark malt. Lightly roasted. Slight alcohol.
  • Bought: Au Bon Moment, 330 ml, CHF 4.50
  • Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
  • Info: 17/4-2022, BB: 1/10-2023

Saturday 16 April 2022

dear.beer Stout

  • Name: dear.beer Stout, 4.8%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Decent, dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted. Oatmeal, some coffee notes and dark fruits.
  • Taste: Dark malt, roasted. Some oatmeal and coffee.
  • Bought: z’Bierhuus Belp, 330 ml, CHF 5.00
  • Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
  • Info: 16/4-2022, BB: 4/6-2022

Brasserie des Celtes Snow Lion

  • Name: Brasserie des Celtes Snow Lion, 6%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Dark brown to amber, clear. Fizzy, short lived tan head.
  • Aroma: Medium malt, toasted. Lots of Christmas-like spices.
  • Taste: Lots of spices, cinnamon, medium malt. Some caramel sweetness. Maybe a bit of wheat. Feels like Christmas.
  • Bought: Au Bon Moment, 330 ml, CHF 3.90
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 16/4-2022, BB: 31/6-2022 (sic)

Yuengling Traditional Lager

New brewery:
  • Name: Yuengling Traditional Lager, 4.4%, United States
  • Appearance: Dark amber, clear. Fizzy, off-white head that disappears quickly.
  • Aroma: Pale malt, toasted, caramel.
  • Taste: Pale to medium malt, lightly toasted, caramel sweetness. Better than expected.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 355 ml, CHF 3.50
  • Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 16/4-2022, BB: 31/8-2022

Friday 15 April 2022

Roubouz Braumanufaktur Schnauetryber

New CH brewery:
  • Name: Roubouz Braumanufaktur Schnauetryber, 4.7%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Medium to dark brown, red hue. Small, light tan head.
  • Aroma: Medium malt, red fruits. Toasted. Slight caramel.
  • Taste: Medium malt, some red fruits. Some caramel sweetness. Nice.
  • Bought: z’Bierhuus Belp, 330 ml, CHF 5.50
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 15/4-2022, BB: 31/5-2022

Huus-Braui India Pale Ale

  • Name: Huus-Braui India Pale Ale, 6%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Medium brown, clear. Half inch light tan head.
  • Aroma: Good hops, some medium fruits and caramel.
  • Taste: Good amount of hops, resins. Some malt and caramel sweetness. Nice bitterness.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (St Gallen), 330 ml, CHF 5.40
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 15/4-2022, BB: 27/5-2022

Gartacus Blonde de l'air

  • Name: Gartacus Blonde de l'air, 6.7%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Pale yellow golden, mostly clear. Tiny, white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, lemon. Tart.
  • Taste: Light fruits, on the tart side. Slight lemon. Not great, again.
  • Bought: Au Bon Moment, 330 ml, CHF 4.60
  • Score: 2.6 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
  • Info: 15/4-2022, BB: 11/10-2022

Thursday 14 April 2022

Pâquier La Lune Rousse

  • Name: Pâquier La Lune Rousse, 5.3%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Dark amber, clear. Big, light tan head.
  • Aroma: Red fruits and berries, tartness.
  • Taste: Red fruits, dry and tart. Some pale malt. Not great.
  • Bought: Au Bon Moment, 330 ml, CHF 4.80
  • Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 14/4-2022, BB: 25/5-2022

Barbière Dropkick

  • Name: Barbière Dropkick, 5.6%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Light orange golden, totally clear. Good size, creamy white head. Some haze at the end.
  • Aroma: Good fruits, hops and resins.
  • Taste: Medium fruits, exotic fruits. Good amount of hops, resins. Decent bitterness. More IPA than NEIPA.
  • Bought: Barbière Brew Pub, 330 ml can, CHF 5.83
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 14/4-2022, BB: 31/5-2022

Saturday 9 April 2022

3714 Frutigbier Jammeri

  • Name: 3714 Frutigbier Jammeri, 5.1%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Yellow golden, hazy. Small, off-white head.
  • Aroma: Wheat, banana and citrus. Some herbs.
  • Taste: Wheat and banana, a bit of lemon. Some light spices. A bit thin.
  • Bought: z’Bierhuus Belp, 330 ml, CHF 6.50
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 9/4-2022, BB: 25/5-2022

Stadtbühl Old Castle Project Pale Lager

New CH brewery:
  • Name: Stadtbühl Old Castle Project Pale Lager, 4.8%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Medium golden, clear. Good, creamy off-white head.
  • Aroma: Pale malt, some fruits and hops.
  • Taste: Pale malt, good amount of hops. Some fruits. Lingering bitterness.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (St Gallen), 330 ml, CHF 2.90
  • Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 9/4-2022, BB: 19/5-2022

Friday 8 April 2022

Le Fou du Roi Brassin Unique - Vin d’Orge Fruité

Barley Wine / Wheat Wine / Rye Wine #50:
  • Name: Le Fou du Roi Brassin Unique - Vin d’Orge Fruité, 9%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Orange light brown, clear. Small, light tan head.
  • Aroma: Pale malt, wheat, some sweetness. Slight butterscotch.
  • Taste: Wheat, some fruits. Some bitterness, a bit harsh. Slight alcohol. Not great.
  • Bought: Au Bon Moment, 330 ml, CHF 4.50
  • Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 8/4-2022, BB: 1/11-2023

Bruno Bier Hasematt

  • Name: Bruno Bier Hasematt, 5.4%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Pale yellow golden, slight haze. Good size, white head.
  • Aroma: Floral, light fruits. Some sweetness.
  • Taste: Light fruits, floral. Some hops and pale malt.
  • Bought: Craft Bier Center (Solothurn), 330 ml, CHF 4.00
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 8/4-2022, BB: 13/5-2022

Rosengarten Maisgold Spezial Bier

Schwyz #8:
  • Name: Rosengarten Maisgold Spezial Bier, 5.0%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Pale golden, clear. Decent, white head.
  • Aroma: Grains and corn, some sweetness.
  • Taste: Grains and corn, some sweetness and pale malt. Tastes almost like a NA beer.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 2.80
  • Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
  • Info: 8/4-2022, BB: 8/5-2022

Saturday 2 April 2022

Extra-Muros Cucurbitas Ale

Flavored - Pumpkin / Vegetables #9:
  • Name: Extra-Muros Cucurbitas Ale, 6%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Dark orange golden, mostly clear. Small, off-white head.
  • Aroma: Pumpkin, spices. Candy sweetness.
  • Taste: Fruits, pumpkin, spices. A bit of pale malt. Some sweetness. Quite alright.
  • Bought: Au Bon Moment, 330 ml, CHF 4.50
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 2/4-2022, BB: 31/5-2022

Alefarm Revelations

New brewery:
  • Name: Alefarm Revelations, 4.8%, Denmark
  • Appearance: Pale yellow, almost clear. Tiny, fizzy head.
  • Aroma: Citrus, lemon, herbs. 
  • Taste: Light fruits, citrus. Yuzu, spices, some salt. Ok.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 440 ml can, CHF 7.80
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 2/4-2022, BB: 2/6-2022

Gartacus IPA de foudre

  • Name: Gartacus IPA de foudre, 6.5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Orange light brown, hazy to murky. As usual with this brewery: Over carbonated, bottle overflowed upon opening. Huge, off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light to medium fruits, grapefruit, decent hops.
  • Taste: Good fruits, grapefruit, some pine. Good hops, light bitterness.
  • Bought: Au Bon Moment, 330 ml, CHF 4.60
  • Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 2/4-2022, BB: 4/10-2022

Friday 1 April 2022

Kägi Bräu Rauchbier

Schwyz #7:
  • Name: Kägi Bräu Rauchbier, 6.0%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Dark orange golden, clear. Decent, white head at first. Huge white head later.
  • Aroma: Good smoke, some meat and bacon.
  • Taste: Good smoke, a bit of bacon. Mild tar. Nice.
  • Bought: Brewery, 330 ml, CHF 5.00
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 1/4-2022, BB: 11/5-2022

Kobelt Saft vom Fass naturtrüb

New CH cidery:
  • Name: Kobelt Saft vom Fass naturtrüb, 4.5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Orange golden, some haze. Small head.
  • Aroma: Nice apples, nectar?
  • Taste: Good apples, hint of tartness, but not much. Easy drinking.
  • Bought: RegioHerz (St Gallen), 330 ml, CHF 2.30
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 1/4-2022, BB: 4/5-2022

Buechibärgerbier Döufu

  • Name: Buechibärgerbier Döufu, 4.7%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Light golden, very slight haze. Small, fizzy white head.
  • Aroma: Pale malt, grass. Some shy hops.
  • Taste: Pale malt, grains. Some light fruits and slight bitterness. Pretty well balanced.
  • Bought: Craft Bier Center (Solothurn), 330 ml, CHF 3.20
  • Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 1/4-2022, BB: 2/5-2022