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