AzBeer: July 2022

Sunday, 31 July 2022

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

Saturday, 30 July 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

Friday, 29 July 2022

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

Thursday, 28 July 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

Wednesday, 27 July 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

Tuesday, 26 July 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

Krecher Plaguewing

New brewery:

Name: Krecher Plaguewing, 6.8%, Norway
Appearance: Light yellow, very hazy. Small, white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, citrus. Slight hops.
Taste: Light fruits, grapefruit, exotic fruits. Light hops, faint bitterness.
Bought: Vinmonopolet (Triaden), 330 ml can, NOK 55.70
Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
Info: 26/7-2022, BB: 10/3-2024

Beer Flag Pale Panda

New brewery:

Name: Beer Flag Pale Panda, 4.7%, Norway
Appearance: Yellow pale golden, hazy. Small, off-white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, some hops and pale malt.
Taste: Light fruits, slight citrus. Mild hops. Low bitterness.
Bought: Meny (Lørenskog), 330 ml can, NOK 47.30
Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 26/7-2022, BB: 15/2-2023

Jåttå Slåtten

New brewery, brewery #1600:

Name: Jåttå Slåtten, 5.5%, Norway
Appearance: Orange golden, hazy. Small, white head.
Aroma: Pale malt, hay, light fruits. Grass.
Taste: Hay, pale malt, slight herbs. Light fruits.
Bought: Vinmonopolet (Triaden), 330 ml can, NOK 49.00
Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
Info: 26/7-2022, BB: 30/5-2023

Senja Segla Kölsch

New brewery:

Name: Senja Segla Kölsch, 4.7%, Norway
Appearance: Light golden, mostly clear. Decent white head.
Aroma: Slight fruits, pale malt, grass and a bit floral.
Taste: Some light fruits, pale malt. Slight hops. A bit thin.
Bought: Eurospar (Tromsø), 500 ml, NOK 64.90
Score: 2.6 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
Info: 26/7-2022, BB: 24/5-2023

Monday, 25 July 2022

Skudenes Offshore

Name: Skudenes Offshore, 5.4%, Norway
Appearance: Pale golden, very slightly hazy. Small, white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, tropical fruits, floral.
Taste: Light fruits, tropical fruits. Floral.
Bought: Courtesy of Øyvind, 330 ml can
Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 25/7-2022, BB: 26/5-2023

Bygland For The Love of Kveik Series - Raftevold

Name: Bygland For The Love of Kveik Series - Raftevold, 7.5%, Norway
Appearance: Pale golden, crystal clear. Small, white head.
Aroma: Forest, grass, yeast. Berries.
Taste: Light fruits and grains, some yeast, forest. Herbs, juniper.
Bought: Gift from Øyvind, 440 ml can
Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 25/7-2022, BB: 21/12-2023

Amundsen Cereal Killer

Name: Amundsen Cereal Killer, 11.5%, Norway
Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Dark tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, sweetness, chocolate and coconut.
Taste: Dark malt, coconut, some sugar sweetness. Dark berries.
Bought: Courtesy of Harsha, 440 ml can
Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
Info: 25/7-2022, BB: 1/3-2022

Nøgne Ø Brain Salad Surgery

Name: Nøgne Ø Brain Salad Surgery, 7%, Norway
Appearance: Pale yellow, very slightly hazy. Big, white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, pineapple, faint hops. Grass.
Taste: Light fruits, pineapple, a bit of hops. Herbs. A bit harsh.
Bought: Courtesy of Øyvind, 500 ml
Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
Info: 25/7-2022, BB: 3/6-2024

Norumbryggeriet Strømmen Staal

New brewery:

Name: Norumbryggeriet Strømmen Staal, 4.7%, Norway
Appearance: Dark brown, clear. Small, tan head.
Aroma: Medium to dark malt, toasted, brown sugar.
Taste: Dark malt, wood, slightly roasted. Brown sugar, sweet. Slight tartness.
Bought: Courtesy of Harsha, 330 ml
Score: 2.6 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
Info: 25/7-2022, BB: 25/3-2023

Eik & Tid Juleheliks

Sour / Wild Beer - Dark #6, new brewery, Norwegian beer #200:

Name: Eik & Tid Juleheliks, 7.2%, Norway
Appearance: Medium to dark brown, hazy. Small off-white head.
Aroma: Sour dark fruits, some herbs. Slight barrel.
Taste: Very sour fruits, too tart. Some barrel, but tartness is overpowering.
Bought: Vinmonopolet, 330 ml, NOK 72.00
Score: 2.3 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 9/20)
Info: 25/7-2022, BB: 21/9-2026

Ægir Sassy Li’l Sis

Name: Ægir Sassy Li’l Sis, 4.5%, Norway
Appearance: Pale yellow, slight hazy. Small, white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, citrus. Good hops.
Taste: Light fruits, citrus. Grapefruit. Some hops, very light bitterness.
Bought: Courtesy of Harsha, 330 ml can
Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
Info: 25/7-2022, BB: 3/2-2023

Nøgne Ø Bonfire

Name: Nøgne Ø Bonfire, 7.5%, Norway
Appearance: Dark brown, clear. Good, light tan head.
Aroma: Good light smoke, some cooked meat. Bit of caramel.
Taste: Good smoke, not overpowering. Medium malt, some caramel sweetness.
Bought: Courtesy of Øyvind, 500 ml
Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 25/7-2022, BB: 11/3-2024

Polden Tranøy

New brewery:

Name: Polden Tranøy, 4.7%, Norway
Appearance: Light amber, quite hazy. Small, off-white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, some yeast, pale malt.
Taste: Pale malt, some fruits and spices, yeast. Thin.
Bought: Eurospar (Tromsø), 330 ml, NOK 47.90
Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 25/7-2022, BB: 31/10-2022

Sunday, 24 July 2022

Epic Big Bad Baptist

Shared with Nordcore:

Name: Epic Big Bad Baptist, 11.1%, United States
Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Very dark tan head.
Aroma: Very dark malt, coffee and cocoa. Lightly roasted.
Taste: Roasted, very dark malt. Cocoa and coffee. Some alcohol, warming. Slight barrel.
Bought: Courtesy of Nordcore, 650 ml
Score: 4.0 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 16/20)
Info: 24/7-2022, BB: 1/1-2023

Waszczukowe Porter z Puszczy

New brewery, new Polish region, Podlaskie (15/16), shared with Nordcore:

Name: Waszczukowe Porter z Puszczy, 10%, Poland
Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Small, dark tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, lightly roasted, some prunes. A bit of coffee.
Taste: Dark malt, dark fruits, some brown sugar sweetness. Smooth.
Bought: Trade with Grzesiek79 - thanks!, 330 ml
Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
Info: 24/7-2022, BB: 21/3-2023

Frøya Jedinorog

Shared with Nordcore:

Name: Frøya Jedinorog, 12%, Norway
Appearance: Very dark brown, clear. Small, dark tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, dark fruits, lightly roasted. Coffee and molasses.
Taste: Dark malt, roasted, coffee. Some brown sugar.
Bought: OSL Tax Free, 500 ml, NOK 109.00
Score: 3.8 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
Info: 24/7-2022, BB: 27/2-2024

Toro Amber Ale Sherry Cask -Oloroso-

New brewery, new Spanish region, Castile and León (9/19), shared with Nordcore:

Name: Toro Amber Ale Sherry Cask -Oloroso-, 6%, Spain
Appearance: Dark brown to amber, hazy. Small, light tan head.
Aroma: Ripe fruits, sherry. Earthy.
Taste: Mostly sherry, some tart fruits. Some medium malt.
Bought: Vinmonopolet, 330 ml, NOK 49.80
Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
Info: 24/7-2022, BB: 30/6-2024

Overtone Chufft

New brewery, new Scottish region, Glasgow (9/15), shared with Nordcore:

Name: Overtone Chufft, 8.0%, Scotland
Appearance: Pale yellow, very hazy. Small, white head.
Aroma: Very fruity, tropical fruits, bit of hops.
Taste: Lots of light fruits, exotic fruits. Decent amount of hops, medium bitterness.
Bought: Vinmonopolet, 440 ml can, NOK 89.90
Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 24/7-2022, BB: 12/4-2022

Siren Enter Simcoe

Shared with Nordcore:

Name: Siren Enter Simcoe, 6.0%, England
Appearance: Light orange golden, quite hazy. Small white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, tropical fruits, orange. Light hops.
Taste: Good amount of fruits, exotic fruits. A bit of hops, but not much. Low bitterness.
Bought: Courtesy of Nordcore, 330 ml can
Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 24/7-2022, BB: 24/11-2022

Saturday, 23 July 2022

Gipsy Hill Decanter

Shared with Nordcore:

Name: Gipsy Hill Decanter, 8.0%, England
Appearance: Dark brown, near black. Small, tan head.
Aroma: Dark fruits, prunes. Roasted, some coffee.
Taste: Dark malt, dark fruits, some coffee and chocolate. Quite nice.
Bought: Courtesy of Nordcore, 440 ml can
Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
Info: 23/7-2022, BB: 22/11-2022

Fuller's Vintage Ale 2021

Shared with Nordcore:

Name: Fuller's Vintage Ale 2021, 8.5%, England
Appearance: Dark brown, red hue. Decent, light tan head.
Aroma: Good dark fruits, vinous. Some light malt.
Taste: Dark fruits, ripe fruits. Light caramel, sweetness.
Bought: Courtesy of Nordcore, 500 ml
Score: 3.9 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 16/20)
Info: 23/7-2022, BB: 31/12-2031

Wettre / Wild Weather We’ll Always Have Munich

New brewery, Red Ale - Imperial #5, shared with Nordcore:

Name: Wettre / Wild Weather We’ll Always Have Munich, 7.5%, Norway
Appearance: Dark brown, red hue. Big, tan head.
Aroma: Barn, light caramel, some red fruits.
Taste: Yeast, barn, brett? Some red fruits. Dry.
Bought: Vinmonopolet, 500 ml, NOK 89.80
Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
Info: 23/7-2022, BB: 9/6-2024

Lade Gaards Juleøl Sterk Type

New brewery, shared with Nordcore:

Name: Lade Gaards Juleøl Sterk Type, 6.5%, Norway
Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Small, dark tan head.
Aroma: Medium to dark malt, brown sugar.
Taste: Dark malt, brown sugar. A bit of dark caramel. Toasted.
Bought: Vinmonopolet, 330 ml, NOK 43.90
Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
Info: 23/7-2022, BB: 19/2-2023

Bygland Sveikadden (7%)

New brewery, shared with Nordcore:

Name: Bygland Sveikadden (7%), 7.5%, Norway
Appearance: Orange to light brown, hazy. Small off-white head.
Aroma: Slight light fruits, some herbs.
Taste: Pale malt, herbs, light fruits. Kveik notes. Very slight tartness.
Bought: Vinmonopolet, 440 ml can, NOK 74.80
Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 23/7-2022, BB: 3/1-2023

Grosshandlarens Premium Lager

New brewery, new Swedish region, Kalmar (13/21), shared with Nordcore:

Name: Grosshandlarens Premium Lager, 5.7%, Sweden
Appearance: Dark golden, clear. Small, off-white head.
Aroma: Medium malt, light caramel. Some herbs.
Taste: Light malt, caramel, sweet.
Bought: Vinmonopolet, 500 ml can, NOK 42.90
Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
Info: 23/7-2022, BB: 6/3-2023

Friday, 22 July 2022

Elusive Nexus Tonka & Vanilla Imperial Stout

New brewery, shared with Nordcore:

Name: Elusive Nexus Tonka & Vanilla Imperial Stout, 10%, England
Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Small, dark tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, vanilla, toasted. Sweet.
Taste: Dark malt, vanilla from the tonka beans. Sweetness.
Bought: Courtesy of Nordcore, 440 ml can
Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 22/7-2022, BB: 31/1-2023

Põhjala Marshmallow Island

Porter - Imperial Flavored #5, shared with Nordcore:

Name: Põhjala Marshmallow Island 10%, Estonia
Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Small, dark tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, lightly roasted, brown sugar.
Taste: Dark malt, lightly roasted. Sweet, brown sugar, chocolate cake. Slightly too sweet.
Bought: Vinmonopolet, 330 ml, NOK 79.90
Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
Info: 22/7-2022, BB: 19/1-2025

Salama Neo-Elektro

New brewery, shared with Nordcore:

Name: Salama Neo-Elektro, 6.5%, Finland
Appearance: Dark yellow, very hazy. Juice. Small, white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, tropical fruits. Memories of hops.
Taste: Light fruits, oranges, tropical fruits, very juicy. Some hops, low bitterness.
Bought: Courtesy of Nordcore, 440 ml can
Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 22/7-2022, BB: 17/9-2022

Smith Street Bitter [Bertil]

New brewery, shared with Nordcore:

Name: Smith Street Bitter [Bertil], 3.9%, Sweden
Appearance: Medium brown to amber, clear. Small off-white head.
Aroma: Medium malt, light caramel. Earthy.
Taste: Malt, caramel. Quite sweet. Earthy and slightly toasted.
Bought: Courtesy of Nordcore, 330 ml
Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 22/7-2022, BB: 30/4-2023

MikroMeyer Ruud

New brewery, shared with Nordcore:

Name: MikroMeyer Ruud, 6.5%, Norway
Appearance: Light orange golden, hazy. Small off-white head.
Aroma: Light to medium fruits, wheat. Pale malt and slight herbs.
Taste: Herbs, wheat, light fruits and citrus.
Bought: Vinmonopolet, 500 ml, NOK 79.90
Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
Info: 22/7-2022, BB: 8/12-2022

Bådin Saison Larsen

New brewery, shared with Nordcore:

Name: Bådin Saison Larsen, 6.5%, Norway
Appearance: Light golden, quite hazy. Small, white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, some yeast, a bit of barn. Some herbs.
Taste: Citrus, light fruits. Dry. Herbs and some yeast.
Bought: Vinmonopolet, 330 ml can, NOK 55.00
Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 22/7-2022, BB: 27/10-2022

Rygr Stafangr DDH NEIPA

New brewery, shared with Nordcore:

Name: Rygr Stafangr DDH NEIPA, 6.7%, Norway
Appearance: Orange golden, very hazy. Small off-white head.
Aroma: Lots of fruits, tropical fruits. Quite a bit of hops.
Taste: Some fruits, medicinal, decent amount of hops. Just ok.
Bought: OSL Tax Free, 330 ml can, NOK 49.00
Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 22/7-2022, BB: 22/4-2023

Thursday, 21 July 2022

Pomona Island Willie Dustice

New brewery, shared with Nordcore

Name: Pomona Island Willie Dustice, 11%, England
Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Small, dark tan head.
Aroma: Cake, maple, vanilla, dark malt. Very slightly roasted.
Taste: Vanilla, lightly roasted, maple syrup. Some dark chocolate. Quite sweet.
Bought: Courtesy of Nordcore, 440 ml can
Score: 3.9 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 16/20)
Info: 21/7-2022, BB: 5/11-2022

Shrinkbrew Ales #68: Portwine BA Belgian Quadrupel

New CH brewery, shared with Nordcore:

Name: Shrinkbrew Ales #68: Portwine BA Belgian Quadrupel, 10.3%, Switzerland
Appearance: Very dark brown, near black.
Aroma: Dark fruits, port wine. Medium malt, vinous.
Taste: Dark fruits, vinous, port wine, barrel. Interesting.
Bought: Bierlagers Bottleshop, 300 ml can, CHF 9.50
Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
Info: 21/7-2022, BB: 17/2-2023

Boneface Ace of Spades

New brewery, new New Zealand region, Wellington (5/16), shared with Nordcore:

Name: Boneface Ace of Spades, 7.0%, New Zealand
Appearance: Dark brown, near black. Small, tan head.
Aroma: Coffee, dark chocolate. Roasted.
Taste: Cocoa, coffee, dark chocolate. Slightly one-dimensional.
Bought: Vinmonopolet, 440 ml can, NOK 109.00
Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
Info: 21/7-2022, BB: 10/6-2022

Roosters Baby Faced Assassin

Shared with Nordcore:

Name: Roosters Baby Faced Assassin, 6.1%, England
Appearance: Dark golden, orange hue. Some haze. Big, white head.
Aroma: Light to medium fruits, orange. Tangerine.
Taste: Light fruits, oranges. Some hops, light bitterness.
Bought: Courtesy of Nordcore, 330 ml can
Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
Info: 21/7-2022, BB: 2/8-2022

Lysefjorden Solitude

New brewery, shared with Nordcore:

Name: Lysefjorden Solitude, 7.5%, Norway
Appearance: Yellow golden, slightly hazy. Small, white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, citrus, slight pine. Ok amount of hops.
Taste: Light fruits, tropical fruits. Good amount of hops. Quite smooth.
Bought: Vinmonopolet, 330 ml can, NOK 76.90
Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
Info: 21/7-2022, BB: 20/2-2022

Verzet Oud Bruin Vine Yard

New brewery, shared with Nordcore:

Name: Verzet Oud Bruin Vine Yard, 6%, Belgium
Appearance: 2021 vintage, medium brown. Slight haze.
Aroma: Sour fruits, barn.
Taste: More tart and sour fruits, barn. Too tart for me.
Bought: Courtesy of Nordcore, 330 ml
Score: 2.4 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 10/20)
Info: 21/7-2022, BB: 24/12-2031

This Is How To Highlight IPA

New brewery, new Swedish region, Norrbotten (12/21), shared with Nordcore:

Name: This Is How To Highlight IPA, 6.0%, Sweden
Appearance: Pale yellow, slight haze. Small, white head.
Aroma: Lots of light fruits, citrus. Laidback hops.
Taste: Citrus, light fruits. Some hops, but not too much. Light to medium bitterness.
Bought: Vinmonopolet, 330 ml can, NOK 49.90
Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 21/7-2022, BB: 24/8-2022

Kinnegar Black Bucket

Shared with Nordcore:

Name: Kinnegar Black Bucket, 6.5%, Ireland
Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Decent, light tan head.
Aroma: Roasted, dark malt. Decent hops.
Taste: Dark malt, roasted. Pine and hops. Good 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: 21/7-2022, BB: 11/9-2022

Pigeonnelle Loirette 5.5%

New brewery, new French region, Centre-Val de Loire (11/13), shared with Nordcore:

Name: Pigeonnelle Loirette 5.5%, 5.5%, France
Appearance: Dark orange to light brown, very hazy. Big off-white head initially.
Aroma: Wheat, light fruits, banana. Slight yeast.
Taste: Wheat, light fruits and bananas. A bit of bread.
Bought: Vinmonopolet, 330 ml, NOK 64.90
Score: 2.6 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
Info: 21/7-2022, BB: 31/8-2024

Wednesday, 20 July 2022

Buxton Rain Shadow 2017

New brewery, brewery #1575 (2022 goal reached!), shared with Nordcore:

Name: Buxton Rain Shadow 2017, 10.0%, England
Appearance: Very dark brown, light tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, chocolate and coffee.
Taste: Dark malt, dark fruits. Quite roasted, bit of coffee.
Bought: Courtesy of Nordcore, 330 ml
Score: 3.8 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
Info: 20/7-2022, BB: 16/11-2022

Midtfyns Chili Tripel

Flavored - Chili / Peppers #5, shared with Nordcore:

Name: Midtfyns Chili Tripel, 9.2%, Denmark
Appearance: Orange to light brown. Slight haze. Small off-white head.
Aroma: Ripe fruits, slight chilli.
Taste: Fruits, ripe fruits. Slight chili. Warming.
Bought: Vinmonopolet, 330 ml, NOK 64.90
Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 20/7-2022, BB: 27/10-2022

Balder Grabokk

New brewery, shared with Nordcore:

Name: Balder Grabokk, 6.0%, Norway
Appearance: Dark brown, mostly clear. Small, light tan head.
Aroma: Malt, light caramel. Earthy.
Taste: Medium malt, light caramel. Sweet.
Bought: Vinmonopolet, 330 ml, NOK 65.00
Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
Info: 20/7-2022, BB: 7/7-2023

Uiltje Dr. Raptor

Shared with Nordcore:

Name: Uiltje Dr. Raptor, 9.2%, Netherlands
Appearance: Orange light brown, quite hazy. Small, off-white head.
Aroma: Good hops, light fruits. Tropical fruits.
Taste: Lots of hops, pine, good bitterness. Good exotic fruits. A bit of sweetness.
Bought: Courtesy of Nordcore, 330 ml can
Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
Info: 20/7-2022, BB: 14/1-2023

Teerenpeli Julmajuho

New brewery, shared with Nordcore:

Name: Teerenpeli Julmajuho, 7.7%, Finland
Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Small, dark tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, smoke, tar.
Taste: Dark malt, tar and smoke. Dry, some sweetness.
Bought: Courtesy of Nordcore, 330 ml
Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 20/7-2022, BB: 9/2-2023

Ocean Rio Sommar Pale Ale

Shared with Nordcore:

Name: Ocean Rio Sommar Pale Ale, 5.2%, Sweden
Appearance: Light amber, slightly hazy. Small, off-white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, citrus, floral. Pale malt, light caramel.
Taste: Light fruits, slight hops. Light caramel and bitterness.
Bought: Courtesy of Nordcore, 330 ml
Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 20/7-2022, BB: ??/??-????

Tuesday, 19 July 2022

Trollbryggeriet Slogen India Pale Ale

Name: Trollbryggeriet Slogen India Pale Ale, 6.3%, Norway
Appearance: Light brown, clear. Quite big, light tan head.
Aroma: Light to medium fruits, decent hops. Herbs.
Taste: Light fruits, some hops. Caramel, but not too much sweetness. Light bitterness. Ok.
Bought: OSL Tax Free, 500 ml, NOK 59.00
Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 19/7-2022, BB: 1/10-2023

Hunsfos Moipa

ISA - Session IPA #50:

Name: Hunsfos Moipa, 4.6%, Norway
Appearance: Medium golden, mostly clear. Huge, off-white head, long lasting.
Aroma: Good light fruits, decent hops.
Taste: Good amount of light fruits, clean hops. Light to medium bitterness. Not bad.
Bought: OSL Tax Free, 330 ml, NOK 35.00
Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 19/7-2022, BB: 23/5-2024

Frydenlund Juicy IPA

Name: Frydenlund Juicy IPA, 4.6%, Norway
Appearance: Bright yellow, pretty hazy. Small, white head.
Aroma: Lots of fruits, orange and mango. Some hops.
Taste: Again, lots of fruits. Clear orange and mango. Some hops, low bitterness. Easy drinking, though.
Bought: Radisson Red (Gardermoen), 500 ml draft, NOK 165.00
Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 19/7-2022

Monday, 18 July 2022

Locher Schnuggebock Bier

Name: Locher Schnuggebock Bier, 5.2%, Switzerland
Appearance: Dark golden, clear. Quite big, off-white head.
Aroma: Pine, forest, herbs.
Taste: Lots of pine needles, forest, herbal. Slight beer…
Bought: Locher Appenzeller Bier, 330 ml, CHF 2.25
Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
Info: 18/7-2022, BB: 29/1-2023

Saturday, 16 July 2022

Freihof Weizenbock

Name: Freihof Weizenbock, 6.3%, Switzerland
Appearance: Medium to dark brown, clear. Fizzy, light tan head.
Aroma: Caramel sweetness, ripe red fruits. Perfume.
Taste: Ripe fruits, red to dark fruits. Caramel sweetness, medium malt. Floral.
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: 16/7-2022, BB: 14/9-2022

Kinnegar Devil's Backbone

Name: Kinnegar Devil's Backbone, 4.9%, Ireland
Appearance: Medium brown, red hue. Clear. Small, light tan head.
Aroma: Pale malt, fruits, toasted. Earthy.
Taste: Medium malt, toasted, some red fruits. Light caramel and slight bitterness.
Bought: qoqa.ch, 440 ml can, CHF 4.83
Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 16/7-2022, BB: 5/9-2022

Alpstein Wandervogel

Name: Alpstein Wandervogel, 5.0%, Switzerland
Appearance: Pale golden, quite hazy. Big off-white head.
Aroma: Yeast, some brett. A bit of fruits.
Taste: Quite yeasty. Light fruits and some pale malt. Brett. Unbalanced.
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: 16/7-2022, BB: 6/9-2022

Friday, 15 July 2022

Officina della Birra / Drinks of The World Out of Sight

Name: Officina della Birra / Drinks of The World Out of Sight, 9%, Switzerland
Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Small, dark tan head.
Aroma: Roasted, dark malt. Dark fruits, coffee, Christmas pudding. Raspberry.
Taste: Dark malt, medium to heavy roast, coffee. Vanilla and dark fruits.
Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 6.90
Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
Info: 15/7-2022, BB: 30/11-2023

Namyslow Pils

New brewery, new Polish region, Opole (14/16), region #300 (again):

Name: Namyslow Pils, 6.0%, Poland
Appearance: Dark yellow golden, crystal clear. Small, fizzy off-white head.
Aroma: Grass, very pale malt, some sweetness.
Taste: Grass, honey sweetness. Very pale malt. On the sweet side.
Bought: Trade with Grzesiek79 - thanks!, 500 ml can
Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
Info: 15/7-2022, BB: 28/9-2022

Thornbridge General Sherman

Red Ale - Imperial #4:

Name: Thornbridge General Sherman, 8.3%, England
Appearance: Dark orange amber, clear. Small, light tan head.
Aroma: Malt, caramel, spices, light caramel.
Taste: Medium malt, caramel, nuts. Spices and light bitterness. Warming.
Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 440 ml can, CHF 6.20
Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
Info: 15/7-2022, BB: 2/11-2022

Saturday, 9 July 2022

Brummbacher Huusbier

Name: Brummbacher Huusbier, 5.2%, Switzerland
Appearance: Yellow golden, clear. Hazy later. Small, fizzy white head.
Aroma: Pale malt, grains. Floral.
Taste: Grains, floral. Some pale malt, slight bitterness.
Bought: Craft Bier Center (Solothurn), 500 ml, CHF 5.40
Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 9/7-2022, BB: 3/9-2022

ÜberQuell / tingel tangel Who The Fuck Is Röhlin?

New brewery:

Name: ÜberQuell / tingel tangel Who The Fuck Is Röhlin?, 6.3%, Germany
Appearance: Pale orange golden, quite hazy. Big, white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, grapefruit, some hops. Lemon.
Taste: Lemon, tartness. Some hops and tropical fruits. Tart/Sour end.
Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 6.10
Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 9/7-2022, BB: 31/8-2022

Licorne Black

Name: Licorne Black, 6.0%, France
Appearance: Dark brown, clear. Small, light tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, milk chocolate, brown sugar.
Taste: Brown sugar, lightly toasted, a bit of dark malt. Sweet aftertaste. Way too sweet.
Bought: Lidl (Givisiez), 500 ml can, CHF 1.45
Score: 2.4 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 10/20)
Info: 8/7-2022, BB: 30/11-2022

Friday, 8 July 2022

Rauchloch Himmelsgrund

Name: Rauchloch Himmelsgrund, 4.9%, Switzerland
Appearance: Dark, deep brown. Clear. Small, tiny tan head.
Aroma: Malt, toasted, perfume.
Taste: Dark malt, lightly roasted. Nutty. Some caramel sweetness. Nice, but on the sweet side.
Bought: Bierfabrik, 330 ml, CHF 4.50
Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
Info: 8/7-2022, BB: 31/8-2022

NewCornerBeer NewCorner Helles

Name: NewCornerBeer NewCorner Helles, 4.8%, Switzerland
Appearance: Dark orange golden, good sized off-white head. Clear at first, hazy later.
Aroma: Sweet malt, light caramel, slightly toasted.
Taste: Medium malt, slight hops and some fruits. Light caramel sweetness. Toasted.
Bought: Feinwerk&Co (Neuenegg), 330 ml, CHF 4.80
Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 8/7-2022, BB: 31/8-2022

Saturday, 2 July 2022

BFM Degustator Raisinée (2019)

Name: BFM Degustator Raisinée (2019), 10.1%, Switzerland
Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Small, dark tan head.
Aroma: Dark fruits, grapes. Dark malt, roasted. Some dark chocolate.
Taste: Dark malt, good level of roasted. Dark fruits, prunes and grapes. Some sweetness, slight tart end. Warming. Nice.
Bought: Bierlagers Bottleshop, 375 ml, CHF 8.50
Score: 3.9 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 16/20)
Info: 2/7-2022, BB: 31/1-2025

Hopster & Malzer Indian Pale Lager

New CH brewery:

Name: Hopster & Malzer Indian Pale Lager, 5.8-6.2%, Switzerland
Appearance: Light orange golden, hazy. Decent off-white head.
Aroma: Grass, pale malt, some hops.
Taste: Good hops, pale malt. Grass. Good 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: 2/7-2022, BB: ??/??-????

Castel Beer (Equatorial Guinea)

Ratebeer country #201:

Name: Castel Beer (Equatorial Guinea), 4.9%, Equatorial Guinea
Appearance: Dark golden, clear. Small head.
Aroma: Sweet fruits, grains.
Taste: A bit of malt, grains. Some sweetness.
Bought: Trade with Grzesiek79 - thanks!, 100 ml sample
Score: 1.9 (Aroma 4/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 4/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 7/20)
Info: 2/7-2022

Régab

Ratebeer country #200:

Name: Régab, 4.5%, Gabon
Appearance: Golden, clear. Small, white head.
Aroma: Sweet malt, grains.
Taste: Pale malt, honey sweetness. Grains. A bit watery.
Bought: Trade with Grumbo - thanks!, 100 ml sample
Score: 2.2 (Aroma 4/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 9/20)
Info: 2/7-2022

Ngok

Ratebeer country #199:

Name: Ngok, 5%, Congo
Appearance: Yellow golden, super clear. Fizzy, white head.
Aroma: Palest malt, grains, slight citrus.
Taste: Some pale malt, grains. Faint bitterness. Not too bad.
Bought: Trade with Grumbo - thanks!, 100 ml sample
Score: 2.4 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 10/20)
Info: 2/7-2022

Friday, 1 July 2022

Ruecherei Bock

New CH brewery:

Name: Ruecherei Bock, 6.2%, Switzerland
Appearance: Dark brown, amber. Clear. Small, tan head.
Aroma: Ripe, medium fruits. Malt, a bit of sweetness.
Taste: Medium fruits, ripe fruits. Some malt, sweetness.
Bought: Bierfabrik, 330 ml, CHF 5.10
Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
Info: 1/7-2022, BB: 30/8-2022

Kägi Bräu Safran Bier

Schwyz #10:

Name: Kägi Bräu Safran Bier, 5.3%, Switzerland
Appearance: Flip-top bottle. Dark golden, slight haze. Decent fizzy, off white head.
Aroma: Lots of saffron, some malt and hops.
Taste: Heaps of saffron. Medium malt, bread. Some caramel sweetness.
Bought: Brewery, 330 ml, CHF 7.90
Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
Info: 1/7-2022, BB: 1/11-2022

Tschugger Bräu Rainbow

Switzerland #1000, new CH brewery:

Name: Tschugger Bräu Rainbow, 5.1%, Switzerland
Appearance: Orange to light amber, mostly clear. Small, white head.
Aroma: Light caramel, medium malt. Toasted.
Taste: Medium malt, toasted, light caramel sweetness. Decent.
Bought: Craft Bier Center (Solothurn), 330 ml, CHF 3.90
Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 1/7-2022, BB: 28/8-2022