Beer Goals 2023 - Result

My beer goals for 2023 were as follows (with inline comments):

• Get from 202 to 205 Ratebeer countries       [Goal achieved 2023-12-31]
• ✅ Thanks to three trades, managed to get to exactly 205. Dropped down the list from 9th to 11th though.
• Get from 311 to 321 Ratebeer regions       [Current status: 319]
• ❌ Only managed 8 new ones, ending the year at 319 regions.
• Rate a beer from the last missing style
• ❌ Still no luck, unfortunately.
• Reduce styles I have tried less than 5 beers from 4 to 2      [Current status: 3]
• ❌ Only managed to get 1 new style to 5.
• Reduce styles I have tried less than 10 beers from 22 to 18       [Goal achieved 2023-09-02]
• ✅  Did well, managed to get 6 new styles to 10.
• Get from 1641 to 1710 breweries      [Goal achieved 2023-08-09]
• ✅ Did much better than expected, reached 1756 breweries. Tried 115 new breweries this year, compared to 127 last year. Helped by our summer road trip.
• Get from 1126 to 1350 Swiss ratings      [Goal achieved 2023-11-03]
• ✅ Did much better and ended the year on 1413, so 287 new ones, compared to 267 last year.
• Get from 309 to 350 Swiss breweries      [Goal achieved 2023-10-20]
• ✅ Did very well, reached 371 Swiss breweries, so 62 new ones this year, compared to 48 last year.

Some Swiss regions related goals:

• Reduce cantons I have tried less than 10 beers from 4 to 1      [Goal achieved 2023-07-08]
• ✅ Managed, Uri was a bit tricky, though.
• Increase cantons I am in the top-6 raters of beers from 19 to 25       [Goal achieved 2023-12-07]
• ✅ Quite hard, but managed to get Ticino as the 25th one in December, after buying a Swiss Italian advent calendar online.
• Increase cantons I am in the top-3 raters of breweries from 22 to 25        [Current status: 24]
• ❌ A moving target. Went from 22 to 23, then back to 21, before I near the end of the year managed to crawl back up to 24.
• Get from 147 to 200 Bern ratings       [Goal achieved 2023-12-24]
• ✅ Reached the goal, just.
• Get from 211 to 240 Fribourg ratings       [Goal achieved 2023-12-09]
• ✅ Reached the goal, with one spare in the basement.
• Get from 137 to 160 Vaud ratings       [Goal achieved 2023-12-25]
• ✅ Reached the goal, just.
• Get from 95 to 115 Zürich ratings       [Current status: 110]
• ❌ Close, ended up on 110 with 2 in the cellar.

Quite happy with reaching 10 out of 15 of my 2023 goals!

Breakdown per canton:

Count	Canton
53	Bern
29	Fribourg
23	Jura
23	Vaud
17	St. Gallen
16	Basel-Landschaft
15	Ticino
15	Zürich
12	Glarus
11	Basel-Stadt
11	Uri
10	Thurgau
10	Valais
7	Solothurn
6	Aargau
5	Appenzell Innerrhoden
5	Nidwalden
5	Schaffhausen
4	Genève
4	Obwalden
3	Zug
2	Graubünden
1	Luzern
0	Appenzell Ausserrhoden
0	Neuchâtel
0	Schwyz

Kubuli

Ratebeer country #205 (2023 goal achieved!):

• Name: Kubuli, 5%, Dominica
• Appearance: Medium golden, clear. Small, white head.
• Aroma: Pale malt, grains.
• Taste: Pale malt, grains. Some sweetness. Thin.
• Bought: Trade with Wolff90 - thanks!, 250 ml
• Score: 2.4 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 10/20)
• Info: 31/12-2023, BB: 10/7-2023

Phase Three Pressed Coffee + Maple

New brewery, Porter - Imperial Flavored #9:

• Name: Phase Three Pressed Coffee + Maple, 12%, United States
• Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Very small, tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, coffee, roasted. Dark fruits, maple syrup.
• Taste: Dark malt, lightly roasted, coffee notes. Dark fruits, maple syrup.
• Bought: Hopfnung, 473 ml can, CHF 10.70
• Score: 4.0 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 16/20)
• Info: 30/12-2023, BB: ??/??-????

Iso-Kallan Savu Kekri

• Name: Iso-Kallan Savu Kekri, 5.5%, Finland
• Appearance: Medium brown, mostly clear. Big, light tan head.
• Aroma: Malt, light smoke. Some brown sugar.
• Taste: Medium malt, good light smoke. Some sweetness. Good balance.
• Bought: Coop (Bern Marktgasse), 330 ml, CHF 4.20
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 30/12-2023, BB: 31/5-2024

Club Colombia Roja

Colombia #3:

• Name: Club Colombia Roja, 4.7%, Colombia
• Appearance: Brown to amber, clear. Small off-white head.
• Aroma: Faint malt, some red fruits and berries. Light caramel notes.
• Taste: Sweet malt, some red fruits. On the sweet side.
• Bought: Distri Latina Suisa, 330 ml, CHF 3.50
• Score: 2.6 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
• Info: 30/12-2023, BB: 28/3-2024

Thomas Hardy’s Ale 2022

• Name: Thomas Hardy’s Ale 2022, 13%, England
• Appearance: Bottle #06603. Dark brown, clear. Small, light tan head.
• Aroma: Ripe dark fruits, caramel. Medium malt.
• Taste: Sweet medium malt, ripe dark fruits. Caramel sweetness. Vinous. Hides alcohol well.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 10.50
• Score: 4.1 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 17/20)
• Info: 29/12-2023, BB: 20/6-2032

Brausyndikat Pale Ale

• Name: Brausyndikat Pale Ale, 5.9%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Light orange golden, slight haze. Small, off-white head.
• Aroma: Light to medium fruits, some pale malt and hops.
• Taste: Very pale malt, ok amount of hops. Some dry fruits.
• Bought: Wittich, 330 ml, CHF 5.50
• Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 29/12-2023, BB: 16/5-2024

Fermento Amber Ale

Beer rating #4500:

• Name: Fermento Amber Ale, 5.6%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark brown, amber. Slight haze. Big, creamy white head.
• Aroma: Malt, medium fruits. Some hops.
• Taste: Medium malt, some fruits. Late hops. Low, lingering bitterness.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Basel), 330 ml, CHF 5.80
• Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 29/12-2023, BB: 24/9-2024

Birra Flea Bastola

Red Ale - Imperial #7:

• Name: Birra Flea Bastola, 6.9%, Italy
• Appearance: Deep red, amber. Clear. Small, light tan head.
• Aroma: Sweet malt, red fruits.
• Taste: Red fruits, medium malt. Light caramel. Light bitterness.
• Bought: Ullrich (Westside), 330 ml, CHF 3.90
• Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 28/12-2023, BB: 15/5-2025

Dr. Brauwolf Aussie Hop Bomb

• Name: Dr. Brauwolf Aussie Hop Bomb, 7.0%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Pale bright yellow, quite hazy. Big, frothy white head.
• Aroma: Lots of hops, light fruits, exotic fruits.
• Taste: Good clean hops, light fruits, grapefruit. Pine. Good lingering bitterness.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml can, CHF 7.90
• Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
• Info: 28/12-2023, BB: 31/5-2024

Schoggi Saison Hell

• Name: Schoggi Saison Hell, 5.3%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Flip-top bottle. Light golden, slight haze. Small, white head.
• Aroma: Palest malt. A bit of hops. Slight vegetables.
• Taste: Pale malt, light hops. Light fruits. Crisp.
• Bought: Brau- und Rauchshop, 500 ml, CHF 4.00
• Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
• Info: 28/12-2023, BB: 30/1-2024

Eggens Russian Imperial Stout

New brewery:

• Name: Eggens Russian Imperial Stout, 11%, Netherlands
• Appearance: Very dark brown, seems clear. Small, dark tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, dark ripe fruits. Slight alcohol and burnt sugar.
• Taste: Dark malt, lightly roasted. Dark fruits, ripe fruits. Brown sugar sweetness. Warming.
• Bought: Slijterij Groningen Vismarkt, 330 ml, CHF €3.79
• Score: 3.9 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 16/20)
• Info: 27/12-2023, BB: 30/6-2026

Dr. Brauwolf New Zealand Crisp Lager

• Name: Dr. Brauwolf New Zealand Crisp Lager, 5.0%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Pale yellow, hazy. Big, white frothy head.
• Aroma: Good hops, pale malt. Some citrus.
• Taste: Pale malt, decent hops. Crisp, some pine.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml can, CHF 7.90
• Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 27/12-2023, BB: 31/5-2024

La Trappe / BrewDog Practise What You Preach

• Name: La Trappe / BrewDog Practise What You Preach, 10%, Netherlands
• Appearance: Deep, dark brown. Clear. Decent, light tan head.
• Aroma: Ripe, medium fruits. Honey, Belgian yeast.
• Taste: Lots of ripe fruits, medium fruits. Toasted. Honey, Belgian yeast. Slight alcohol, warming.
• Bought: Wittich, 330 ml, CHF 4.50
• Score: 3.8 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
• Info: 26/12-2023, BB: 31/1-2024

Hardwald Balthasar

• Name: Hardwald Balthasar, 8%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Medium brown, red hue. Clear. Decent, light tan head.
• Aroma: Ripe fruits, medium malt, some caramel.
• Taste: Ripe medium fruits, light caramel sweetness. Lightly toasted.
• Bought: Oil & Vinegar (Westside), 330 ml, CHF 5.90
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 26/12-2023, BB: 12/10-2024

PD Beer la Molesta Stout

New CH/Graubünden brewery:

• Name: PD Beer la Molesta Stout, 4.5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Very dark brown, seems clear. Decent, dark tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, quite roasted. Some dark chocolate.
• Taste: Heavily roasted, towards coffee. Dark malt, some chocolate. Pretty good.
• Bought: Swiss Italian Advent Calendar, 330 ml, CHF 4.17
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 26/12-2023, BB: 30/6-2024

Hardwald Glattgold

• Name: Hardwald Glattgold, 5.2%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Pale golden, clear. Small, white head.
• Aroma: Pale malt, grains. Shy hops.
• Taste: Pale malt, some light fruits, vegetables? Some grains, a bit of hops.
• Bought: Oil & Vinegar (Westside), 330 ml, CHF 4.90
• Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 25/12-2023, BB: 2/6-2024

Trois Dames Sauvageonne Dark

Vaud beer #160 (2023 goal reached!), Sour / Wild Beer - Dark #10:

• Name: Trois Dames Sauvageonne Dark, 7.2%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark brown, clear. Small, off-white head.
• Aroma: Dark fruits, tart fruits. Some wood.
• Taste: Tart fruits, dark fruits. Some earth and barrel. Lingering tartness.
• Bought: Bierlagers Bottleshop (Basel), 750 ml, CHF 22.50
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 25/12-2023, BB: 31/12-2031

Jungfraubräu Winter Tröimli

Bern beer #200 (2023 goal reached!):

• Name: Jungfraubräu Winter Tröimli, 5.7%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Light brown, clear. Small, off-white head.
• Aroma: Malt, biscuits. Earthy.
• Taste: Medium malt, grains. Toasted, some sweetness.
• Bought: Coop (Bern Marktgasse), 330 ml, CHF 2.95
• Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 24/12-2023, BB: 30/4-2024

Käppelijoch / Artesanal Läggerlibier

New CH/Basel-Stadt brewery:

• Name: Käppelijoch / Artesanal Läggerlibier, 9.0%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark brown, red hue? Clear. Small, tan head.
• Aroma: Malt, caramel, dark fruits, some spices.
• Taste: Dark fruits, ripe fruits, also very slight tartness. Medium malt, some caramel. Läggerli and spices.
• Bought: Wirth‘s Huus (Basel), 750 ml, CHF 12.00
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 24/12-2023, BB: 31/12-2025

Abbaye De Bonmont Triple

• Name: Abbaye De Bonmont Triple, 10%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Light brown towards light amber. Crystal clear. Small, light tan head.
• Aroma: Sweet, medium fruits. Slight spices.
• Taste: Medium fruits, lots of it. Some honey sweetness, spices. A bit of alcohol, warming.
• Bought: Beerbox (Nyon), 330 ml, CHF ?.??
• Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
• Info: 23/12-2023, BB: 28/9-2024

Ritterguts Lichtenhainer Weisse

Grodziskie / Grätzer / Lichtenhainer #10:

• Name: Ritterguts Lichtenhainer Weisse, 5.3%, Germany
• Appearance: Yellow golden, clear. Decent, white head.
• Aroma: Lemon, wheat. Faint smoke.
• Taste: Light fruits, lemon. Slight wheat. Hint of smoke.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 500 ml, CHF 5.30
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 23/12-2023, BB: 30/6-2024

La Meltingpote La Cropette

New CH/Genève brewery:

• Name: La Meltingpote La Cropette, 6.8%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Orange golden, some  haze. Small to medium white head.
• Aroma: Good hops, some biscuity malt.
• Taste: Light fruits, good hops. Some pale malt in there. Nice, lingering bitterness.
• Bought: Beerbox (Nyon), 330 ml, CHF ?.??
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 23/12-2023, BB: 31/5-2024

Blackwell -10-

Switzerland beer rating #1400:

• Name: Blackwell -10-, 9.3%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Quite dark brown, seems clear though. Small, light tan head.
• Aroma: Dark fruits, prunes. Medium malt, lightly roasted.
• Taste: Medium malt, lightly roasted. Good amount of red fruits, prunes. Some caramel notes.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 6.70
• Score: 3.8 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
• Info: 22/12-2023, BB: 11/5-2025

Pacifich La Pus’ciavina Spurtiva

New CH/Graubünden brewery:

• Name: Pacifich La Pus’ciavina Spurtiva, 4.5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Pale golden, very slight haze. Small, off-white head.
• Aroma: Wheat, bananas, light fruits.
• Taste: Good amount of wheat, some light fruits and bananas. Some sweetness.
• Bought: Swiss Italian Advent Calendar, 330 ml, CHF 4.17
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 22/12-2023, BB: 31/8-2024

BLZ 4/20

• Name: BLZ 4/20, 4.8%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Pale golden, clear. Small, fizzy white head. Hazy end.
• Aroma: Herbs, hemp, CBD, some light fruits.
• Taste: Herbs, hemp, CBD. Some pale malt, slightly oily mouthfeel. Some light fruits.
• Bought: Coop (Bern Marktgasse), 330 ml, CHF 4.50
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 22/12-2023, BB: 31/8-2024

Thun Bier Amber Ale

• Name: Thun Bier Amber Ale, 5.4%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Light brown, presumably a bit of light amber. Big, white head.
• Aroma: Medium fruits, pale malt, some nuts and very lightly toasted.
• Taste: Pale malt, some medium/red fruits. Slight bread. Ok enough.
• Bought: Coop (Bern Marktgasse), 330 ml, CHF 3.40
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 21/12-2023, BB: 9/5-2024

Cap'taine Mousse 1260 Nyon

• Name: Cap'taine Mousse 1260 Nyon, 4.8%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Pale golden orange, basically clear. Small, fizzy white head.
• Aroma: Pale malt, off fruits. Shy hops.
• Taste: Pale malt, dubious fruits. Slight hops. Not that great.
• Bought: Beerbox (Nyon), 330 ml, CHF ?.??
• Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 21/12-2023, BB: 30/10-2024

Egger Maximus

• Name: Egger Maximus, 5.2%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Pale golden, crystal clear. Decent, fizzy off-white head.
• Aroma: Palest malt, grains, some light fruits.
• Taste: Pale malt, sweetness. Some fruits and flowers, slight grains. 
• Bought: Coop (Bern Marktgasse), 330 ml can, CHF 1.50
• Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 20/12-2023, BB: 2/4-2024

Bier Zentrale Single Speed

• Name: Bier Zentrale Single Speed, 4.9%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Medium brown, clear. Big, frothy off-white head. Hazy end.
• Aroma: Malt, earthy, caramel.
• Taste: Medium malt, quite a bit of caramel sweetness. A bit of brown bread and dark fruits.
• Bought: z'Bierhuus Münsingen, 330 ml, CHF 5.80
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 19/12-2023, BB: 30/4-2024

3714 Frutigbier Laferi

• Name: 3714 Frutigbier Laferi, 4.8%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Pale yellow, some haze. Small, off-white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, lemon notes. Some pale malt and grains.
• Taste: Light fruits, lemon. Very pale malt, a bit of yeast. Not sure about this one.
• Bought: Coop (Bern Marktgasse), 330 ml, CHF 4.50
• Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
• Info: 18/12-2023, BB: 17/3-2024

Felsenau Bärner Amber

• Name: Felsenau Bärner Amber, 5.6%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Light amber, clear. Small, fizzy off-white head.
• Aroma: Medium malt, toasted. Light caramel.
• Taste: Medium malt, lightly toasted. Decent amount of light caramel sweetness. Bit of bread.
• Bought: Coop (Bern Marktgasse), 330 ml, CHF 2.00
• Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 17/12-2023, BB: 12/2-2024

Trébel L'Imprévisible

New CH/Vaud brewery:

• Name: Trébel L'Imprévisible, 6.5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Medium brown to amber, clear. Nice amount of light tan head.
• Aroma: Malt, red fruits, roasted. Light smoke.
• Taste: Red fruits, medium malt, slightly roasted. Caramel. Smoke notes. Surprisingly nice.
• Bought: Beerbox (Nyon), 330 ml, CHF ?.??
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 16/12-2023, BB: 31/5-2025

BLZ Lager

• Name: BLZ Lager, 4.5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Pale yellow golden, mostly clear. Small, white head.
• Aroma: Pale malt, grains. Some hops in the background.
• Taste: Pale malt, faint hops. Slight grains. Pretty average.
• 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: 16/12-2023, BB: 1/2-2024

Birra Bozz Red Center

New CH/Ticino brewery, Pale Ale - Australian / New Zealand #9:

• Name: Birra Bozz Red Center, 4.5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark golden to light amber, slight  haze. Nice, off-white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, good amount of hops.
• Taste: Good light fruits, quite a bit of hops. Perfume. Nice, lingering bitterness.
• Bought: Swiss Italian Advent Calendar, 330 ml, CHF 4.17
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 15/12-2023, BB: 5/7-2024

Aare Bier Weizen

• Name: Aare Bier Weizen, 5,0%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Light to medium golden. Slight haze. Small off-white head.
• Aroma: Wheat, light fruits, bananas.
• Taste: Wheat, medium fruits. Slight bananas, some yeast.
• Bought: Coop (Bern Marktgasse), 500 ml, CHF 2.60
• Score: 2.6 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
• Info: 15/12-2023, BB: 21/12-2023

Brausyndikat Alkoholfrei IPA

Low / No Alcohol Beer - Pale #50:

• Name: Brausyndikat Alkoholfrei IPA, 0.5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Yellow golden, very slight haze. Small, fizzy off-white head. Hazy end.
• Aroma: Hay, light fruits. Some hops.
• Taste: Light fruits, decent hops. Hay. Slight grains, decent bitterness. Not too bad.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 5.50
• Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 14/12-2023, BB: 6/6-2024

Brausyndikat Draft

• Name: Brausyndikat Draft, 4.7%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Pale golden, clear. Nice, white head.
• Aroma: Pale malt, wet cardboard, some hops.
• Taste: Pale malt, light hops. Some flowers, crisp. Ok.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 5.20
• Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
• Info: 14/12-2023, BB: 28/3-2024

A&F Kaess N°14

• Name: A&F Kaess N°14, 5.6%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark orange golden towards light amber. Slight haze. Small, off-white head.
• Aroma: Medium fruits, very slight butterscotch?
• Taste: Some fruits, pale malt. Some red berries. A bit light. Lacks balance.
• Bought: Brau- und Rauchshop, 330 ml, CHF 4.50
• Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 8/12-2023, BB: 30/4-2024

Tigoum Juillet

Fribourg beer #240 (2023 goal reached!):

• Name: Tigoum Juillet, 4.2%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Pale yellow golden, slight haze. Quite big, long lasting white head.
• Aroma: Light and slightly tart fruits. Some yeast and pale malt.
• Taste: Nondescript fruits, very pale malt. Slight hops, dry yeast notes.
• Bought: Au Bon Moment, 330 ml, CHF 4.60
• Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 8/12-2023, BB: 31/5-2024

BFM Vendredi 13

• Name: BFM Vendredi 13, 10.2%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Small, medium tan head.
• Aroma: Mostly raspberries, some malt and earthiness.
• Taste: Raspberry, slight tartness. Some dark malt and earth. Warming.
• 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: 8/12-2023

Left Handed Giant / To Øl Forbidden Script

New brewery:

• Name: Left Handed Giant / To Øl Forbidden Script, 6.5%, England
• Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Small, medium tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, vanilla, chocolate.
• Taste: Dark malt, nicely roasted. Vanilla, chocolate, hint of cherry? Very smooth.
• Bought: Bierrevier, 100 ml tap, CHF 3.25
• Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
• Info: 8/12-2023

Omnipollo Leon (Levon) Belgian-style Pale Ale

Pale Ale - Belgian / Farmhouse #9:

• Name: Omnipollo Leon (Levon) Belgian-style Pale Ale, 6.5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Pale golden, clear. Small off-white head.
• Aroma: Belgian yeast, light fruits. Floral.
• Taste: Light fruits, Belgian yeast. Floral. Buttery?
• 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: 8/12-2023

Öufi Urbi

• Name: Öufi Urbi, 5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Pale golden, clear. Small, white head.
• Aroma: Pale malt, light hops. Crisp.
• Taste: Pale malt, light hops. Slight perfume. Slight yeast. Nice and refreshing.
• 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: 8/12-2023

Hardwald Dunkel

New CH/Zürich brewery:

• Name: Hardwald Dunkel, 6%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark brown, clear. Small to medium, light tan head.
• Aroma: Nuts, dark malt. Roasted, a bit of dark chocolate.
• Taste: Dark malt, lightly roasted. Some dark chocolate and hazelnut. Caramel sweetness.
• Bought: Oil & Vinegar (Westside), 330 ml, CHF 4.90
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 8/12-2023, BB: 14/5-2024

Haarige Kuh / Drinks of the World Collaboration Tropical Sour

• Name: Haarige Kuh / Drinks of the World Collaboration Tropical Sour, 5.0%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Bright yellow, hazy. Small, fizzy off-white head. Some sediments at the end.
• Aroma: Passion fruit, lemon.
• Taste: Tropical fruits, pineapple, passion fruit. Tart and lemony. Decent, though.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 6.00
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 8/12-2023, BB: 31/3-2024

Shapiro Oatmeal Stout

New brewery:

• Name: Shapiro Oatmeal Stout, 5.2%, Israel
• Appearance: Dark brown, small light tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, oatmeal. Some chocolate.
• Taste: Dark malt, oatmeal. Lightly roasted, some brown sugar sweetness.
• Bought: Flavors of Jerusalem, 330 ml, CHF 6.00
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 8/12-2023, BB: 14/6-2024

Brignoli L'Irish

New CH/Vaud brewery:

• Name: Brignoli L'Irish, 6.6%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Amber brown, slight haze. Small, light tan head.
• Aroma: Malt, slight caramel, earthy.
• Taste: Medium malt, some caramel. Slight bitterness. Just ok.
• Bought: Beerbox (Nyon), 330 ml, CHF ?.??
• Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
• Info: 7/12-2023, BB: 31/5-2024

San Martino La Rossa

• Name: San Martino La Rossa, 6.5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark amber, seems clear. Quite big, off-white head.
• Aroma: Sweet medium malt, some dark caramel. Lightly toasted.
• Taste: Medium to dark malt, sweet malt. Some caramel sweetness. Bread, toasted. Pretty good.
• Bought: Wittich, 330 ml, CHF 3.80
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 7/12-2023, BB: 7/3-2024

Les 4Ethernelles Fairy Pale Ale

New CH/Vaud brewery:

• Name: Les 4Ethernelles Fairy Pale Ale, 5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Flip-top bottle. Light orange golden, mostly clear. Big, frothy white head.
• Aroma: Citrus, light fruits. Hops. Herbs?
• Taste: Light fruits, citrus. Slight hops, herbs, floral. Some off notes.
• Bought: Beerbox (Nyon), 330 ml, CHF ?.??
• Score: 2.6 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
• Info: 2/12-2023, BB: 31/3-2024

Matta Birra Bionda

New CH/Ticino brewery:

• Name: Matta Birra Bionda, 4.5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Pale golden, clear. Small, white head.
• Aroma: Pale malt, some grains. Some light fruits.
• Taste: Light fruits, floral. Palest malt, shy hops. Very average.
• Bought: City Carburoil (Rivera), 330 ml, CHF 2.90
• Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 2/12-2023, BB: 6/3-2024

Endstation Wankdorf

• Name: Endstation Wankdorf, 5.5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Orange golden, hazy. Quite big, white head.
• Aroma: Medium fruits, good hops.
• Taste: Good hops, light to medium fruits. Palest malt. Light bitterness.
• Bought: z'Bierhuus Münsingen, 330 ml, CHF 5.50
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 2/12-2023, BB: 12/2-2024

Schoggi Weizen

New CH/Aargau brewery:

• Name: Schoggi Weizen, 5.0%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Golden brown, clear. Small, off-white head.
• Aroma: Pale malt, wheat, bread, some medium fruits. Brown sugar.
• Taste: Medium malt, brown sugar sweetness. Wheat, some bread.
• Bought: Brau- und Rauchshop, 500 ml, CHF 4.00
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 1/12-2023, BB: 30/1-2024

Atelier Mod Beers IPA Hedonist

New CH/Genève brewery:

• Name: Atelier Mod Beers IPA Hedonist, 5.5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark golden, some haze. Big, white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, citrus. Honey and spices. Decent hops.
• Taste: Hops, fruits, some spices. Good bitterness. Slight alcohol.
• Bought: Beerbox (Nyon), 330 ml, CHF ?.??
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 1/12-2023, BB: 31/1-2024

47 Grad Nord Hell

• Name: 47 Grad Nord Hell, 5.35%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Yellow pale golden, clear. Huge, off-white head. Murky end.
• Aroma: Light fruits, hops. Floral.
• Taste: Some hops, palest malt. Some light fruits and flowers. Fizzy mouthfeel.
• Bought: Wittich, 330 ml, CHF 4.00
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 25/11-2023, BB: 16/1-2024

Heidnischbier Pale Ale

• Name: Heidnischbier Pale Ale, 5.2%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark orange, more or less clear. Small, off-white head. Hazy end.
• Aroma: Hops, pale malt. Some candied fruit?
• Taste: Decent hops, pale malt. Some sweetness. Earthy. Low, lingering bitterness. Ok.
• Bought: Coop (Bern Marktgasse), 330 ml, CHF 3.95
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 25/11-2023, BB: 18/1-2024

BMR Kwanita

New CH/Vaud brewery:

• Name: BMR Kwanita, 6%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark orange to light amber. Clear. Big, frothy off-white head.
• Aroma: Nice hops, pine. Pale malt, some fruits. Orange peel.
• Taste: Lots of hops, pine. Some medium fruits, pale malt. Nice bitterness, good balance.
• Bought: Beerbox (Nyon), 330 ml, CHF ?.??
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 24/11-2023, BB: 8/1-2024

Bier Paul 10 India Pale Ale

• Name: Bier Paul 10 India Pale Ale, 5.0%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark orange golden, clear. Nice, off-white head.
• Aroma: Pale malt, hops, herbs.
• Taste: Hops, pale malt. Herbal. Lingering bitterness.
• Bought: Wittich, 330 ml, CHF 2.50
• Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 24/11-2023, BB: 20/1-2024

Rosema

Ratebeer country #204:

• Name: Rosema, 4.2%, São Tomé & Principe
• Appearance: Medium golden, mostly clear. Decent, fizzy head.
• Aroma: Grains, sweet malt.
• Taste: Some grains, malt. Some sweetness. Not too bad for a country tick.
• Bought: Trade with Erzengel - thanks!, 100 ml sample
• Score: 2.6 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
• Info: 24/11-2023

Egger Small Batch No 17 - India Pale Ale

• Name: Egger Small Batch No 17 - India Pale Ale, 6.0%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Medium golden, clear. Small off-white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, light hops and palest malt. Some pine.
• Taste: Light hops, herbs. Some medium fruits. Pine. Nice, lingering bitterness.
• Bought: Coop (Bern Marktgasse), 330 ml, CHF 1.80
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 18/11-2023, BB: 27/1-2024

Gibel Bräu Mai Bock

• Name: Gibel Bräu Mai Bock, 5.2%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Pale yellow, slight haze. Very big, frothy white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, some grains. A bit of hops and malt.
• Taste: Nice light fruits, ripe fruits. Crisp hops, pale malt. Grass notes.
• Bought: Brewery, 330 ml, CHF 2.00
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 18/11-2023, BB: 31/12-2023

Gartacus La GUM

Rating #4444:

• Name: Gartacus La GUM, 5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Orange golden, slight haze. Huge, white head. Hazy to murky end.
• Aroma: Ripe fruits, pale malt. Shy hops. A bit of yeast.
• Taste: Fruits, yeast, pale malt. Very slight hops. Some forest notes.
• Bought: Marché Gaillard (Marly), 330 ml, CHF 4.25
• Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 18/11-2023, BB: 1/1-2024

Hopster & Malzer IPA

• Name: Hopster & Malzer IPA, 6.2%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Light golden, mostly clear. Quite big, white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, hops, some pine.
• Taste: Light fruits, hops and pine. Some perfume. Decent bitterness.
• Bought: Biertipp, 330 ml can, CHF 4.80
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 17/11-2023, BB: 31/12-2023

MóMò la Perla Gold (LPG)

• Name: MóMò la Perla Gold (LPG), 4.5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Pale golden, clear. Small, fizzy off-white head. Sediments at bottom of the bottle.
• Aroma: Pale malt, flowers, light spices. Slightly rotten fruits.
• Taste: Very pale malt, floral, honey. Very light bitterness. Slight tart fruits.
• Bought: Brau- und Rauchshop, 330 ml, CHF 3.25
• Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 17/11-2023, BB: 31/12-2023

Quantique Bull

• Name: Quantique Bull, 4.5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Pretty dark brown, dark tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, lightly roasted, dark chocolate.
• Taste: Dark malt, roasted. Brown sugar, dark chocolate. Nice.
• 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: 17/11-2023, BB: 18/12-2023

Engibeer Anna G.

Basel-Landschaft beer #50:

• Name: Engibeer Anna G., 5.5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark golden, clear. Huge, creamy off-white head.
• Aroma: Hops, herbs, yeast.
• Taste: Good hops, some light fruits. Herbs. Fizzy mouthfeel. Low bitterness. Not very "Belgian".
• Bought: Biertipp, 330 ml, CHF 5.20
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 11/11-2023, BB: 26/12-2023

Heidnischbier Burggold

New CH/Valais brewery:

• Name: Heidnischbier Burggold, 4.5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Pale yellow golden, slight haze. Small, off-white head.
• Aroma: Grass, floral, slightest malt. Some hops. Some corn flakes and grains.
• Taste: Light fruits, grass, flowers. Palest malt, grains, light bitterness.
• Bought: Coop (Bern Marktgasse), 330 ml, CHF 3.95
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 11/11-2023, BB: 28/12-2023

Foxbrew Tripple C Amber Ale

• Name: Foxbrew Tripple C Amber Ale, 7.2%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Medium brown to dark amber, clear. Big, off-white head.
• Aroma: Malt, red fruits, decent hops.
• Taste: Medium malt, red fruits, clean hops. Decent lingering bitterness.
• Bought: Hopfnung, 330 ml can, CHF 5.20
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 10/11-2023, BB: 31/12-2023

Boss'Beer Mont Vuarat (3.2%)

• Name: Boss'Beer Mont Vuarat (3.2%), 3.2%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Light golden, quite hazy. Decent, off-white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, grains. Palest malt and hint of hops.
• Taste: Pale malt, light fruits, slight hops and grains.
• Bought: Au Bon Moment, 330 ml, CHF 3.90
• Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
• Info: 10/11-2023, BB: 1/12-2023

La Granda Dangerous

New brewery:

• Name: La Granda Dangerous, 10%, Italy
• Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Small, tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, roasted. Dark chocolate and vanilla.
• Taste: Dark malt, vanilla, lightly roasted. Dark chocolate. Smooth and easy drinking.
• Bought: Les Trentenaires, 330 ml can, CHF 9.00
• Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
• Info: 7/11-2023, BB: ??/??-????

Thun Bier White IPA

• Name: Thun Bier White IPA, 6.5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Hazy golden, small white head.
• Aroma: Medium fruits, exotic fruits, slight hops.
• Taste: Quite a bit of exotic fruits, some sweetness. Low hops, low bitterness.
• Bought: Les Trentenaires, 250 ml tap, CHF 6.00
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 7/11-2023

Braukontor Altbier

• Name: Braukontor Altbier, 5.0%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Orange light brown, some haze. Small off-white head.
• Aroma: Medium fruits, malt. Toasted, some light caramel and earthy.
• Taste: Malt, earthy. Medium fruits. Some bitterness, some light caramel sweetness.
• Bought: Simplyfine Bern, 330 ml, CHF 5.90
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 4/11-2023, BB: 28/12-2023

Beeometry Hydromel Fut de Chéne

New CH/Genève meadery:

• Name: Beeometry Hydromel Fut de Chéne, 8%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Very pale golden, crystal clear. Fizzy, white head, short-lived.
• Aroma: Flowers and honey.
• Taste: Flowers, honey, fizzy mouthfeel. Slight alcohol and wood, some sweetness.
• Bought: Beerbox (Nyon), 330 ml, CHF ?.??
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 4/11-2023, BB: ??/??-????

Engibeer Oskar B.

New CH/Basel-Landschaft brewery, Switzerland beer #1350 (2023 goal reached!):

• Name: Engibeer Oskar B., 6%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Light golden, slight haze. Huge, creamy off-white head.
• Aroma: Fruits, decent hops. Some pine.
• Taste: Light to medium fruits, spices. Good hops, medium bitterness. Slight alcohol. Bitter aftertaste.
• Bought: Biertipp, 330 ml, CHF 5.20
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 3/11-2023, BB: 20/12-2023

A&F Kaess N°11

New CH/Vaud brewery:

• Name: A&F Kaess N°11, 5.8%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Pale yellow, very slight haze. Small, fizzy white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, wheat. Some herbs.
• Taste: Light fruits, good wheat. Pale malt, some sweetness. Herbs. Good balance.
• Bought: Brau- und Rauchshop, 330 ml, CHF 4.50
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 3/11-2023, BB: 31/12-2023

Hopster & Malzer Brut IPA

IPA - Brut #7:

• Name: Hopster & Malzer Brut IPA, 7.8%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Yellow golden, slight haze. Good, white head.
• Aroma: Clean hops, light fruits. Alcohol.
• Taste: Good fruits, hops. Alcohol. Hoppy, alcohol aftertaste.
• Bought: Biertipp, 330 ml can, CHF 4.90
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 31/10-2023, BB: 31/12-2023

Unser Bier / Blaue Ente Citrus IPA

• Name: Unser Bier / Blaue Ente Citrus IPA, 7%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Orange golden, some haze. Small, off-white head. Murky end.
• Aroma: Decent hops, buttery. Citrus and oranges.
• Taste: Decent hops, citrus, oranges. Light, buttery bitterness. Lacks a bit of balance.
• Bought: Biertipp, 330 ml, CHF 4.10
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 31/10-2023, BB: 13/12-2023

3714 Frutigbier Chrampfer

• Name: 3714 Frutigbier Chrampfer, 5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Pale golden, clear. Small fizzy bubbles, small white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, brett.
• Taste: Light fruits, lots of brett. Seems like it's off.
• Bought: Coop (Bern Marktgasse), 330 ml, CHF 4.50
• Score: 2.3 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 9/20)
• Info: 31/10-2023, BB: 16/12-2023

Ernst (B)red Ale

• Name: Ernst (B)red Ale, 4.9%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark brown, red hue. Small, light tan head.
• Aroma: Malt, light caramel, some red fruits.
• Taste: Medium malt, toasted, sweet malt, some red fruits. Some caramel.
• Bought: z'Bierhuus Münsingen, 330 ml, CHF 6.90
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 28/10-2023, BB: 6/12-2023

Braucheib Lappi

• Name: Braucheib Lappi, 5.2%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Light golden, clear. Big, frothy white head.
• Aroma: Very pale malt, decent hops. Some grains and light fruits.
• Taste: Pale malt, crisp hops. Some sweetness, some light fruits. Decent.
• Bought: Hopfnung, 330 ml can, CHF 5.40
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 28/10-2023, BB: 1/12-2023

Le Swidre Cidre de Pomme Original

New CH/Vaud cidery:

• Name: Le Swidre Cidre de Pomme Original, 6%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Palest yellow, crystal clear. Tiny head.
• Aroma: Apples, slight tartness.
• Taste: Good apple, slight tartness. Some sweetness. Quite smooth. Easy drinking.
• Bought: Coop (Villars-sur-Glane), 330 ml, CHF 3.50
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 27/10-2023, BB: 31/3-2024

Fleur de Lyss Märzen

• Name: Fleur de Lyss Märzen, 5.2%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Golden orange, clear. Huge, frothy off-white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, tart. Very pale malt.
• Taste: Pale malt, tart light fruits. Some spices. Seems a bit off.
• Bought: Simplyfine Thun, 330 ml, CHF 4.50
• Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 27/10-2023, BB: 31/12-2023

AnderThaler Wit Härgholt

New CH/Uri brewery:

• Name: AnderThaler Wit Härgholt, 4.9%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Pale yellow golden, mostly clear. Decent off-white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, some pale malt and a bit of hops. Hint of wheat and spices.
• Taste: Pale malt, some hops. Very light spices. Faint wheat, some yeast. Average.
• Bought: Transit (Altdorf), 330 ml, CHF 3.90
• Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 27/10-2023, BB: 31/10-2023

No Land Violet

• Name: No Land Violet, 5.8%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Light amber, clear. Small off-white head.
• Aroma: Berries, hibiscus. Palest malt and minimal hops.
• Taste: Fruits, berries, hibiscus. Pale malt, shy hops. Very low bitterness.
• Bought: Brewery, 330 ml, CHF 3.50
• Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 22/10-2023, BB: 20/4-2024

No Land Elixir

• Name: No Land Elixir, 5.0%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Pale golden, clear. Quite big, white head.
• Aroma: Wheat, flowers and sweet fruits. Some spices in there too.
• Taste: Good wheat, spices, some yeast. Fizzy mouthfeel.
• Bought: Brewery, 330 ml, CHF 3.50
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 22/10-2023, BB: 20/4-2024

No Land Slip

• Name: No Land Slip, 5.0%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Pale yellow golden, mostly clear. Small off-white head.
• Aroma: Pale malt, some hops, light fruits.
• Taste: Dirty hops, pale malt. Some light fruits. Low bitterness. Average.
• Bought: Brewery, 330 ml, CHF 3.50
• Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
• Info: 22/10-2023, BB: 20/4-2024

Gibel Bräu Stout

• Name: Gibel Bräu Stout, 4.8%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Good amount of dark tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, nicely roasted. Coffee.
• Taste: Dark malt, well roasted. Coffee notes and some dark chocolate. Smooth.
• Bought: Brewery, 330 ml, CHF 2.00
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 21/10-2023, BB: ??/??-????

No Land Roxanne

• Name: No Land Roxanne, 5.5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Pale golden, mostly clear. Decent, white frothy head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, exotic fruits. Quite a bit of hops.
• Taste: Lots of hops, light fruits, exotic fruits. Pine. Long, lingering bitterness. Balanced, and a nice break from hazy IPAs.
• Bought: Brewery, 330 ml, CHF 3.50
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 21/10-2023, BB: 30/9-2024

Montis Bräu sichle

Witbier / Belgian White Ale #100:

• Name: Montis Bräu sichle, 5.0%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Pale yellow, quite hazy. Nice, big white head.
• Aroma: Wheat, fruits. A bit of yeast.
• Taste: Good wheat, light fruits. Banana ester. Very slight yeast. Quite good.
• Bought: z'Bierhuus Münsingen, 320 ml, CHF 6.80
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 21/10-2023, BB: 30/11-2023

No Land Grace

New CH/Ticino brewery. Swiss brewery #350 (2023 goal reached!):

• Name: No Land Grace, 5.5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark brown, red hue. Overflowed upon opening, later big off-white head.
• Aroma: Malt, earthiness, some red fruits.
• Taste: Medium malt, earthy. Some red fruits. Fizzy mouthfeel.
• Bought: Brewery, 330 ml, CHF 3.50
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 20/10-2023, BB: 20/1-2024

Montis Bräu merra

• Name: Montis Bräu merra, 4.8%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Light to medium golden, clear. Decent, fizzy, white head.
• Aroma: Light hops, pale malt, light fruits. Some yeast.
• Taste: Good light fruits, pale malt and light hops. Slight sweetness. Pretty good balance.
• Bought: z'Bierhuus Münsingen, 320 ml, CHF 6.80
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 20/10-2023, BB: 30/11-2023

Montis Bräu rothorn

New CH/Bern brewery:

• Name: Montis Bräu rothorn, 5.4%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Orange brown, mostly clear. Small, off-white head.
• Aroma: Malt, light caramel. Earthy.
• Taste: Medium malt, light caramel sweetness. Lightly toasted. Ok, but borderline thin.
• Bought: z'Bierhuus Münsingen, 320 ml, CHF 6.80
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 19/10-2023, BB: 30/11-2023

Ernst Tørst

• Name: Ernst Tørst, 4.7%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark yellow, quite hazy. Small, white head.
• Aroma: Light to medium fruits, some hops and yeast.
• Taste: Light to medium fruits, some sweetness. Light forest, some yeast. Shy hops. Low bitterness.
• Bought: z'Bierhuus Münsingen, 330 ml, CHF 6.90
• Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 19/10-2023, BB: 19/11-2023

Ernst Helles

New CH/Bern brewery:

• Name: Ernst Helles, 5.1%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Pale yellow, clear. Small, white head. Slightly hazy later.
• Aroma: Very pale malt, floral. Slight hops. A bit of yeast.
• Taste: Pale malt, shy hops. Some grains. Dry end.
• Bought: z'Bierhuus Münsingen, 330 ml, CHF 6.20
• Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
• Info: 14/10-2023, BB: 25/10-2023

Bier Zentrale La Ouate

• Name: Bier Zentrale La Ouate, 5.1%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Pale yellow golden, clear. Tiny, white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, pale malt, a bit of honey in there.
• Taste: Light fruits, sweet pale malt. Shy hops. Some bread. On the sweet side.
• Bought: z'Bierhuus Münsingen, 330 ml, CHF 5.80
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 14/10-2023, BB: 31/10-2023

La Nébuleuse Diversion

Vaud beer #150:

• Name: La Nébuleuse Diversion, 0.5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark orange, hazy. Small, white head. Sediments at the bottom of the bottle.
• Aroma: Light fruits, grapefruit. Good hops.
• Taste: Lots of light fruits, grapefruit. Decent hops. Light bitterness. Slight grains. Not at all bad.
• Bought: Coop (Villars-sur-Glane), 330 ml, CHF 3.50
• Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 14/10-2023, BB: 12/9-2024

Nubiabrew Mulu Amber

• Name: Nubiabrew Mulu Amber, 5.0%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark brown, red hue. Clear. Small, light tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, caramel, herbs and spices. Dark, red fruits. Butterscotch.
• Taste: Dark malt, red fruits, grains. Lots of herbs, spices. Butterscotch. Different.
• Bought: Wittich, 330 ml, CHF 2.00
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 13/10-2023, BB: 16/11-2023

Degenbier Unikat - Flash

• Name: Degenbier Unikat - Flash, 4.8%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Pale yellow golden, clear. Small, fizzy white head.
• Aroma: Pale malt, light caramel. Some hops.
• Taste: Crisp hops, pale malt. Light fruits. Good balance.
• Bought: Wittich, 330 ml, CHF 3.60
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 13/10-2023, BB: 30/11-2023

Baar Höllbier Dunkel

• Name: Baar Höllbier Dunkel, 5.0%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Quite dark brown, seems clear. Small, dark tan head.
• Aroma: Toasted, dark malt. Prunes, caramel.
• Taste: Dark malt, toasted. Dark fruits, prunes? Caramel sweetness.
• Bought: Wittich, 330 ml, CHF 2.40
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 7/10-2023, BB: 27/1-2024

R. Kahn Bedwig's Bitter

New CH/Vaud brewery:

• Name: R. Kahn Bedwig's Bitter, 3.0%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Light brown, mostly clear. Small, very light tan head. Hazy end.
• Aroma: Grains, pale malt. A bit of honey.
• Taste: Very pale malt, some grains. Low bitterness. Slight honey. A bit thin.
• Bought: Beerbox (Nyon), 500 ml, CHF ?.??
• Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 7/10-2023, BB: ??/??-????

Nubiabrew Cardamom Beer

• Name: Nubiabrew Cardamom Beer, 4.5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Medium to dark golden, clear. Small, off-white head.
• Aroma: Sweet fruits, herbs and spices.
• Taste: Medium malt, herbs and spices. Guess some cardamom. Sweet fruits. Pretty decent.
• Bought: Wittich, 330 ml, CHF 2.10
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 7/10-2023, BB: 23/10-2023

Stiär Biär Äs Driijärli

• Name: Stiär Biär Äs Driijärli, 9.2%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Light orange golden, slight haze. Small, white head. Hazy end.
• Aroma: Spices, Belgian yeast. Sweet ripe fruits.
• Taste: Lots of medium fruits, sweet ripe fruits. Some spices. Belgian yeast, warming.
• Bought: Hopfnung, 330 ml, CHF 6.20
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 6/10-2023, BB: 15/2-2025

Murailles La Meynite

Rating #4400:

• Name: Murailles La Meynite, 5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Light golden, clear. Huge, off-white head.
• Aroma: Nice, medium fruits. Honey sweetness. Some Belgian yeast and spices.
• Taste: Sweet, medium fruits. Some spices. Belgium yeast.
• Bought: Coop (Villars-sur-Glane), 330 ml, CHF 3.95
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 6/10-2023, BB: 7/10-2023

Eichhof Retro

• Name: Eichhof Retro, 4.8%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Pale golden, very clear. Decent, off-white head.
• Aroma: Pale malt, grass, some fruit sweetness.
• Taste: Palest malt, faint hops. Sweet grains, grass. Quite standard.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 500 ml can, CHF 3.20
• Score: 2.6 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
• Info: 6/10-2023, BB: 29/2-2024

Freigeist / Pizza Port Sauerland Cool & Dark Decoction

Sour / Wild Beer - Dark #9:

• Name: Freigeist / Pizza Port Sauerland Cool & Dark Decoction, 6%, Germany
• Appearance: Dark brown, mostly clear. Big, light tan head.
• Aroma: Tart dark fruits, some wood and barrel.
• Taste: Dark fruits, nice tartness. Pale malt. Some wood and barrel. Very well balanced.
• Bought: Bierlagers Bottleshop (Basel), 750 ml, CHF 19.00
• Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
• Info: 30/9-2023, BB: ??/??-????

Foxbrew Pale Ale

New CH/St. Gallen brewery:

• Name: Foxbrew Pale Ale, 5.7%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Light light brown, clear. Small, off-white head.
• Aroma: Light hops, pale malt, perfume.
• Taste: Good hops, some pale malt. Aromatic. Light earthiness, light bitterness.
• Bought: Hopfnung, 330 ml can, CHF 5.20
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 30/9-2023, BB: 30/11-2023

Nubiabrew Georgis Premium

• Name: Nubiabrew Georgis Premium, 4.8%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark yellow golden, slight haze. Decent, white head.
• Aroma: Very pale malt, herbs. Floral.
• Taste: Palest malt, some grains. Herbs, floral. Odd one.
• Bought: Wittich, 330 ml, CHF 2.10
• Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 29/9-2023, BB: 22/10-2023

47 Grad Nord IPA

New CH/Solothurn brewery:

• Name: 47 Grad Nord IPA, 6.5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Orange golden, clear. Small, off-white head.
• Aroma: Fruits, floral, good amount of hops.
• Taste: Light to medium fruits. Decent hops. Slight butterscotch. Decent dirty bitterness.
• Bought: Wittich, 330 ml, CHF 0.00
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 29/9-2023, BB: 2/10-2023

GibbonBräu Foxy Lady

• Name: GibbonBräu Foxy Lady, 5.8%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Orange brown to light amber. Slight haze. Big, off-white head.
• Aroma: Light malt, herbs. Some fruits.
• Taste: Pale malt, light hops. Red fruits. Earthy. A bit off balance.
• Bought: Biertipp, 330 ml, CHF 4.50
• Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 28/9-2023, BB: 25/11-2023

Braucheib Wiissi Fee

• Name: Braucheib Wiissi Fee, 4.5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Light yellow, very hazy. Huge, frothy white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, citrus, wheat. 
• Taste: Good, light fruits. Decent wheat. Very slight yeast.
• Bought: Hopfnung, 330 ml, CHF 5.20
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 28/9-2023, BB: 1/11-2023

Martinus Jozef

New brewery:

• Name: Martinus Jozef, 7.2%, Netherlands
• Appearance: Dark brown, slight haze. Small, tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, brown sugar, toasted.
• Taste: Dark malt, medium to dark fruits. Some brown sugar sweetness. Smooth.
• Bought: Slijterij Groningen Vismarkt, 330 ml, €3.29
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 23/9-2023, BB: 30/11-2023

Couvaloup Outback

New CH/Vaud brewery:

• Name: Couvaloup Outback, 5.4%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark brown, red hue. Clear. Big, creamy light tan head.
• Aroma: Malt, nutty. A bit of background hops.
• Taste: Medium malt, very lightly roasted. Bread? Nutty. Light hops. Smooth, low bitterness
• Bought: Beerbox (Nyon), 330 ml, CHF ?.??
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 23/9-2023, BB: 9/10-2023

Abbaye Notre Dame D'Oujon Triple Oak

New CH/Vaud brewery:

• Name: Abbaye Notre Dame D'Oujon Triple Oak, 10%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Deep orange, slight haze. Decent, off-white head.
• Aroma: Ripe fruits, candy sweetness. Some herbs.
• Taste: Medium, ripe fruits, sweetness. Herbal, some yeast. Warming. Slight alcohol.
• Bought: Beerbox (Nyon), 330 ml, CHF ?.??
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 22/9-2023, BB: ??/??-????

Stiär Biär Äs Stout

• Name: Stiär Biär Äs Stout, 3.8%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Very dark brown, seems clear. Small, light tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, some chocolate. Slightly toasted.
• Taste: Dark malt, slightly toasted. A bit of coffee, some chocolate notes.
• Bought: Hopfnung, 330 ml, CHF 2.70
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 22/9-2023, BB: 27/9-2023

Gibel Bräu Red Ale

• Name: Gibel Bräu Red Ale, 5.2%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Medium to dark brown, red hue. Quite hazy. Big, creamy off-white head.
• Aroma: Medium malt, some fruits. Slight metal and yeast.
• Taste: Medium malt, earthy. Some red fruits. Malty, earthy aftertaste.
• Bought: Brewery, 330 ml, CHF 2.00
• Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
• Info: 16/9-2023, BB: ??/??-????

Brasserie du Dzô Petiote

• Name: Brasserie du Dzô Petiote, 4.6%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Pale golden, slight haze. Small, fizzy white head.
• Aroma: Very pale malt, floral. Light fruits towards citrus.
• Taste: Pale malt, light hops. Floral, light fruits. Good balance.
• Bought: Au Bon Moment, 330 ml, CHF 5.90
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 16/9-2023, BB: 31/12-2023

Docteur Gab's One Shot #13 - BA Barley Wine

• Name: Docteur Gab's One Shot #13 - BA Barley Wine, 12.7%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark orange, slight haze. Small, off-white head.
• Aroma: Medium malt, sweet ripe fruits. Wood and barrel.
• Taste: Malt, dark fruits, ripe fruits. Barrel, wet wood. Warming.
• Bought: Simplyfine Bern, 330 ml, CHF 8.00
• Score: 3.8 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
• Info: 15/9-2023, BB: 9/11-2023

Den Heischter Sputt Nick

New brewery, Luxembourg #8:

• Name: Den Heischter Sputt Nick, 5.5%, Luxembourg
• Appearance: Yellow golden, very slight haze. Decent, frothy white head.
• Aroma: Pale malt, faint hops. Floral.
• Taste: Pale malt, very light hops. Floral. Bit of herbs, maybe pine?
• Bought: Auchan Cloche d'Or (Luxembourg), 330 ml, €2.70
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 15/9-2023, BB: 3/11-2023

Brooklyn Special Effects (Hoppy Amber/Lager)

• Name: Brooklyn Special Effects (Hoppy Amber/Lager), 0.4%, United States
• Appearance: Light brown, clear. Good, light tan head.
• Aroma: Medium malt, red fruits. Some sweetness.
• Taste: Medium malt, some sweet red fruits. Just a hint of grains. Good NA beer.
• Bought: Migros (Avry), 330 ml, CHF 2.70
• Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
• Info: 9/9-2023, BB: 8/3-2024

Valaisanne Sans Alcool

• Name: Valaisanne Sans Alcool, 0.0%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark golden, clear. Small to medium off-white head.
• Aroma: Pale malt, light fruits. Some herbs.
• Taste: Sweet malt, hint of hops. Light fruits. Slight grains, but not too much.
• Bought: Coop (Villars-sur-Glane), 330 ml, CHF ?.??
• Score: 2.6 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
• Info: 9/9-2023, BB: 6/5-2024

Birra Moretti Zero

• Name: Birra Moretti Zero, 0.05%, Italy
• Appearance: Pale golden, clear. Medium, fizzy white head.
• Aroma: Palest malt, some lemon. Bit of grains.
• Taste: Pale malt, trace of hops. A bit of lemon. Low grains. But not that bad.
• Bought: Migros (Avry), 330 ml, CHF 1.65
• Score: 2.4 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 10/20)
• Info: 9/9-2023, BB: 31/12-2024

Chouffe Sans Alcool / Alcoholvrij

• Name: Chouffe Sans Alcool / Alcoholvrij, 0.4%, Belgium
• Appearance: Pale golden, slight haze. Big, creamy white head.
• Aroma: Citrus, wheat, grains. Floral.
• Taste: Light fruits, citrus. Floral. Wheat, some grains.
• Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 3.20
• Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 8/9-2023, BB: 31/1-2024

Freiburger Biermanufaktur Swiss Pils Summer Beer

• Name: Freiburger Biermanufaktur Swiss Pils Summer Beer, 5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Very pale golden, clear. Tiny white head.
• Aroma: Pale malt, light hops.
• Taste: Crisp hops, pale malt. Slight grains. Good balance.
• Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 330 ml, CHF 7.00
• Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
• Info: 2/9-2023

BadFish La P'tite Binche

Pale Ale - Hazy / New England #10:

• Name: BadFish La P'tite Binche, 5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Light golden, slight haze. Small off-white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, clean hops. Aromatic.
• Taste: Good hops, light fruits. Good lingering bitterness.
• Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 300 ml tap, CHF 6.00
• Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 2/9-2023

BadFish 915

• Name: BadFish 915, 5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Pale golden, very slight haze. Small, white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, light hops. Shy fruits.
• Taste: Light hops, bread? Very pale malt, fruit notes. Nice and well balanced.
• Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 300 ml tap, CHF 6.00
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 2/9-2023

BadFish Small Batch #72 Blanche Exotique

• Name: BadFish Small Batch #72 Blanche Exotique, 5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Orange golden, very hazy. Small white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, wheat, some hops and herbs.
• Taste: Fruits, some herbs. Wheat. Light hops. Tartness. Odd one.
• Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 300 ml tap, CHF 6.00
• Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 2/9-2023

Extra-Muros Coingaci'danse

• Name: Extra-Muros Coingaci'danse, 4.8%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Pale golden, some haze. Small, white head.
• Aroma: Quince, light fruits. Light tartness.
• Taste: Light, tart fruits, light sourness. Quince.
• Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 300 ml tap, CHF 6.00
• Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 2/9-2023

Fri-Mousse Hippie Ale

• Name: Fri-Mousse Hippie Ale, 5.0%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Light orange golden, slight haze. Small, white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, perfume. Wheat. Good hops.
• Taste: Wheat, fruits. Perfume. Decent hops. Good bitterness.
• Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 300 ml tap, CHF 6.00
• Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 2/9-2023

Blackwood Shelter

• Name: Blackwood Shelter, 3.8%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark red, hazy. Tiny off-white head.
• Aroma: Lots of berries, some tartness.
• Taste: Lots of berries, raspberry. Light tartness.
• Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 300 ml tap, CHF 6.00
• Score: 2.6 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
• Info: 2/9-2023

Blackwood Wanderer

Switzerland beer #1300:

• Name: Blackwood Wanderer, 6.4%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark orange, slightly hazy. Small off-white head.
• Aroma: Fruits, perfume, aromatic hops.
• Taste: Lots of fruits, perfume. Nice hops, light bitterness. Nice.
• Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 300 ml tap, CHF 6.00
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 2/9-2023

Blackwood Speakeasy

• Name: Blackwood Speakeasy, 5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Light golden, slight haze. Tiny head.
• Aroma: Bit of hops and malt. Not much.
• Taste: Pale malt, light hops. Light bitter. Standard lager.
• Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 300 ml tap, CHF 6.00
• Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 2/9-2023

Brasserie des Vagabonds Burnsy

• Name: Brasserie des Vagabonds Burnsy, 4.5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark brown, very. Small, light tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, roasted. Burnt wood.
• Taste: Dark malt, heavily roasted. Bit of tar and charcoal.
• Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 300 ml tap, CHF 6.00
• Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 2/9-2023

Brasserie des Vagabonds Barbe Rouge

• Name: Brasserie des Vagabonds Barbe Rouge, 4.0%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Golden orange, slight haze. Small, white head.
• Aroma: Lots of fruits, grapefruit. Light hops.
• Taste: Lots of fruits, grapefruit. Decent hops. Nice, lingering low bitterness.
• Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 300 ml tap, CHF 6.00
• Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
• Info: 2/9-2023

Brasserie des Vagabonds Club 94

• Name: Brasserie des Vagabonds Club 94, 4.0%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Orange golden, clear. Small off-white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, pale malt. Shy hops.
• Taste: Light fruits, pale malt. Hint of hops. Light bitterness.
• Bought: Fribourg Beer Festival, 300 ml tap, CHF 6.00
• Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 2/9-2023

Gibel Bräu Sommer

New CH/Obwalden brewery:

• Name: Gibel Bräu Sommer, 4.2%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Medium golden, slight haze. Big, creamy white head.
• Aroma: Fruits, floral, yeast.
• Taste: Light fruits, floral, pale malt. Some yeast.
• Bought: Brewery, 330 ml, CHF 2.00
• Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 1/9-2023, BB: ??/??-????

Freihof Yoga-Bier

• Name: Freihof Yoga-Bier, 3.9%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Pale yellow golden, clear. Small, fizzy off-white head.
• Aroma: Very pale malt, light fruits. Citrus notes, rhubarb.
• Taste: Light fruits, citrus. Pale malt. Rhubarb.
• Bought: RegioHerz (St Gallen), 330 ml, CHF 2.50
• Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
• Info: 1/9-2023, BB: 7/11-2023

Shrinkbrew Ales #92 Redcurrant Dark Saison

Saison / Farmhouse - Flavored #10:

• Name: Shrinkbrew Ales #92 Redcurrant Dark Saison, 8.3%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark brown, red hue. Quite big, off-white head.
• Aroma: Tart, red fruits. Some background malt.
• Taste: Medium fruits, tart fruits. I'm guessing redcurrant. Some earthiness.
• Bought: Bierlagers Bottleshop (Basel), 330 ml can, CHF 8.00
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 26/8-2023, BB: 31/6-2024 [sic]

Wolff Brewing Natural Selection IPA

New brewery, Luxembourg #7:

• Name: Wolff Brewing Natural Selection IPA, 6.3%, Luxembourg
• Appearance: Light golden, clear. Big, white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, floral. Good hops.
• Taste: Light fruits, grapefruit. Good hops, pine, nice lingering bitterness.
• Bought: Auchan Cloche d'Or (Luxembourg), 330 ml, €2.15
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 26/8-2023, BB: ??/??-????

Fleur de Lyss Cuvée (Pinot Noir)

• Name: Fleur de Lyss Cuvée (Pinot Noir), 7.3%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Bronze, red hue. Clear. Small, fizzy off-white head.
• Aroma: Medium fruits, honey, flowers and grapes.
• Taste: Light fruits, grapes. Some flowers. Some sweetness.
• Bought: Simplyfine Bern, 330 ml, CHF 6.00
• Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 25/8-2023, BB: 31/10-2023

Koelschip #8400 Beer - De Nie

• Name: Koelschip #8400 Beer - De Nie, ?%, Belgium
• Appearance: Dark yellow golden, hazy to murky. Huge, white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, yeast, brett. Spices.
• Taste: Light fruits, yeast. Spices. Light brett, but also some sweetness. 
• Bought: Brewery, 330 ml, €3.00
• Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 25/8-2023, BB: ??/??-????

Pilgrim Amber

• Name: Pilgrim Amber, 5.3%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark brown to amber, slight haze. Big, light tan head.
• Aroma: Medium malt, caramel. Toasted.
• Taste: Malt, caramel sweetness. Toasted. Ripe, dark fruits.
• Bought: Coop (Bern Marktgasse), 330 ml, CHF 3.25
• Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 19/8-2023, BB: 30/11-2023

MóMò 494

• Name: MóMò 494, 5.0%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Very pale golden, mostly clear. Quite big, white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, yeast, spices.
• Taste: Light fruits, citrus. Light hops. Slight yeast, some spices.
• Bought: Brau- und Rauchshop, 330 ml, CHF 3.50
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 19/8-2023, BB: 31/10-2023

Original Stormtrooper Lightspeed Pilsner 2.0

While watching Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker:

• Name: Original Stormtrooper Lightspeed Pilsner 2.0, 5%, England
• Appearance: Light golden, crystal clear. Decent, off-white head.
• Aroma: Pale malt, light hops. Some earthiness.
• Taste: Pale malt, light hops. Light fruits, crisp.
• Bought: Gift from wife, 330 ml can
• Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
• Info: 19/8-2023, BB: 30/11-2023

Põhjala Cosy Nights

Porter - Imperial Flavored #8:

• Name: Põhjala Cosy Nights, 8%, Estonia
• Appearance: Really dark brown. Small, tan head.
• Aroma: Ripe, dark fruits. Medium malt. Vanilla.
• Taste: Medium malt, ripe dark fruits. Vanilla. Some brown sugar sweetness.
• Bought: Bierlagers Bottleshop (Basel), 330 ml, CHF 6.20
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 18/8-2023, BB: 18/8-2025

La Pirata Bavard

• Name: La Pirata Bavard, 5%, Spain
• Appearance: Light golden yellow, mostly clear. Tiny fizzy head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, palest malt, a bit of honey. Flowers.
• Taste: Light to medium fruits, some pale malt. Floral. Some honey sweetness and Belgian yeast.
• Bought: Bierlagers Bottleshop (Basel), 330 ml, CHF 5.40
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 18/8-2023, BB: 31/10-2023

Fleur de Lyss Roggen

Specialty Grain - Rye / Roggenbier #7:

• Name: Fleur de Lyss Roggen, 5.7%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark golden to light brown, hazy to murky. Decent, white head.
• Aroma: Rye, pale malt. Earthy and some vegetables.
• Taste: Light malt, quite a bit of rye. Some metal and grains.
• Bought: Simplyfine Thun, 330 ml, CHF 4.50
• Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 16/8-2023, BB: 31/10-2023

Graansilo Wit

• Name: Graansilo Wit, 5.6%, Netherlands
• Appearance: Light golden, hazy. Small, off-white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, towards banana, wheat. Spices. 
• Taste: Good wheat, light fruits. Spices, some sweetness.
• Bought: Gift from wife, 330 ml
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 16/8-2023, BB: 5/10-2023

Original Stormtrooper Situation Normal India Pale Ale (S.N.I.P.A.)

While watching Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi:

• Name: Original Stormtrooper Situation Normal India Pale Ale (S.N.I.P.A.), 4.4%, England
• Appearance: Yellow golden, clear. Big, frothy white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, some hops. Grass.
• Taste: Light fruits, citrus. Light hops. Grass. Low bitterness. A bit thin.
• Bought: Gift from wife, 330 ml can
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 16/8-2023, BB: 30/11-2023

Satori Distortion

New brewery, Luxembourg #6:

• Name: Satori Distortion, 5.5%, Luxembourg
• Appearance: Yellow golden, slight haze. Decent white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, citrus. Good, clean hops.
• Taste: Good hops, nice light fruits. Citrus. Pine needles. Nice, lingering bitterness.
• Bought: Auchan Cloche d'Or (Luxembourg), 330 ml, €3.25
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 12/8-2023, BB: 23/2-2024

Battin Gambrinus

Luxembourg #5:

• Name: Battin Gambrinus, 5.2%, Luxembourg
• Appearance: Medium golden, clear. Big, frothy white head.
• Aroma: Light hops, pale malt. Grains.
• Taste: Pale malt, light hops. Some sweetness.
• Bought: Hotel bar (Luxembourg), 330 ml, €7.00
• Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 12/8-2023, BB: 8/3-2024

Auerbräu Rosenheimer Hefe Weissbier

New brewery:

• Name: Auerbräu Rosenheimer Hefe Weissbier, 5.5%, Germany
• Appearance: Light orange golden, hazy to murky. Big, off-white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, oranges, wheat. Bananas. Faint yeast.
• Taste: Good amount of fruit, bananas, wheat. Some spices.
• Bought: Maruhn (Darmstadt), 500 ml, €1.53
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 12/8-2023, BB: 15/3-2024

Karg Staffelsee Gold

New brewery, Wheat Ale - India / Hopfenweisse #10:

• Name: Karg Staffelsee Gold, 5.8%, Germany
• Appearance: Light brown, hazy. Small off-white head.
• Aroma: Wheat, light malt, fruits. Banana and spices.
• Taste: Light fruits, wheat. Very light hops. Sweetness and some spices.
• Bought: Maruhn (Darmstadt), 500 ml, €1.58
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 11/8-2023, BB: 6/12-2023

Benediktiner Weissbier

• Name: Benediktiner Weissbier, 5.4%, Germany
• Appearance: Dark golden, slight haze. Quite big, white head.
• Aroma: Wheat, spices. Some light fruits.
• Taste: Light fruits, wheat. Some herbs.
• Bought: Taverne Naxos (Mainz), 500 ml, €5.00
• Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
• Info: 11/8-2023, BB: ??/??-????

Zötler Bayerisch Hell

New brewery:

• Name: Zötler Bayerisch Hell, 4.9%, Germany
• Appearance: Medium golden, clear. Small, fizzy white head.
• Aroma: Pale malt, grains. Some light fruits.
• Taste: Pale malt, light hops. Quite a bit of grains. Some sweetness.
• Bought: Maruhn (Darmstadt), 500 ml, €1.53
• Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 11/8-2023, BB: 29/3-2024

Grutte Pier Tripel

New brewery, new Netherlands region, Friesland (12/12):

• Name: Grutte Pier Tripel, 7.5%, Netherlands
• Appearance: Orange golden, clear. Decent, white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, spices. Yeast and some pale malt.
• Taste: Light to medium fruits. Spices, pale malt. Some sweetness. Slightly bitter finish.
• Bought: Slijterij Groningen Vismarkt, 330 ml, €2.99
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 10/8-2023, BB: 2/12-2025

Bourgogne des Flandres Blonden Os

New brewery:

• Name: Bourgogne des Flandres Blonden Os, 6.5%, Belgium
• Appearance: Golden, clear. Decent, white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, floral hops. Some Belgian yeast and spices.
• Taste: Light fruits, some light caramel sweetness. Floral. Light spices, some Belgian yeast.
• Bought: Hotel bar (Mons), 330 ml, €5.00
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 10/8-2023, BB: 12/2-2025

Graansilo Blond

• Name: Graansilo Blond, 6%, Netherlands
• Appearance: Dark blond, clear. Small, white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, yeast, spices.
• Taste: Light fruits, some hops. Good amount of Belgian yeast. Some spices and sweetness.
• Bought: Gift from wife, 330 ml
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 10/8-2023, BB: 15/6-2024

Koelschip Krevet

New brewery, Belgian brewery #100, brewery #1710 (2023 goal reached!):

• Name: Koelschip Krevet, 5%, Belgium
• Appearance: Slow gusher. Light orange golden, hazy. Huge, white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, yeast. Some alcohol.
• Taste: Light fruits, slight tanginess. Wet grass. Yeast, some spices. Unbalanced.
• Bought: Brewery, 330 ml, €3.00
• Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 9/8-2023, BB: 1/1-2027

Maallust Mooie Madam Dubbel

New brewery, new Netherlands region, Drenthe (11/12):

• Name: Maallust Mooie Madam Dubbel, 7%, Netherlands
• Appearance: Dark brown, clear. Small to medium sized light tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, caramel. Toasted, some ripe fruits.
• Taste: Dark malt, lightly toasted. A bit of caramel. Some ripe dark fruits and herbs.
• Bought: Slijterij Groningen Vismarkt, 300 ml, €2.99
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 9/8-2023, BB: 30/6-2024

BeerSelect Zeevonk

New brewery:

• Name: BeerSelect Zeevonk, 7.2%, Belgium
• Appearance: Medium golden, clear. Decent, white head.
• Aroma: Light to medium fruits, sweet pale malt. Some Belgian yeast.
• Taste: Light fruits, some pale malt. Light caramel sweetness. Some Belgian yeast.
• Bought: Bavet (Oostende), 330 ml, €4.90
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 9/8-2023, BB: 2/5-2025

Bayreuther Aktien Landbier Fränkisch Dunkel

New brewery:

• Name: Bayreuther Aktien Landbier Fränkisch Dunkel, 5.3%, Germany
• Appearance: Flip-top bottle. Dark brown, crystal clear. Decent off-white head.
• Aroma: Medium malt, toasted. Ripe dark fruits. Nuts.
• Taste: Medium malt, light caramel sweetness. Nutty and toasted. Some dark fruits.Thin.
• Bought: Maruhn (Darmstadt), 500 ml, €1.45
• Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 9/8-2023, BB: 28/12-2023

Keyte Triple

New brewery:

• Name: Keyte Triple, 7.7%, Belgium
• Appearance: Light orange golden, slight haze. Decent, off-white head.
• Aroma: Medium fruits, some spices, pale malt. Some light caramel.
• Taste: Light to medium fruits, decent sweetness. Some Belgian yeast and spices. Warming.
• Bought: 't Teugsje (Oostende), 330 ml, €4.60
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 9/8-2023, BB: ??/??-????

Gude Bier

New brewery:

• Name: Gude Bier, 5.0%, Germany
• Appearance: Pale golden, clear. Small, white head.
• Aroma: Pale malt, light hops. Some grass and herbs?
• Taste: Pale malt, light hops. Some grains. Dry finish.
• Bought: Maruhn (Darmstadt), 330 ml, €0.98
• Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 8/8-2023, BB: 31/7-2024

Engel Crailsheim Keller-Dunkel

New brewery:

• Name: Engel Crailsheim Keller-Dunkel, 5.3%, Germany
• Appearance: Dark brown, seems clear. Quite big, creamy off-white head.
• Aroma: Malt, caramel, brown sugar.
• Taste: Medium malt, toasted, brown sugar, caramel sweetness.
• Bought: Maruhn (Darmstadt), 500 ml, €1.65
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 8/8-2023, BB: 1/6-2024

Hasen-Bräu Weisser Hase

New brewery:

• Name: Hasen-Bräu Weisser Hase, 5.2%, Germany
• Appearance: Yellow golden, hazy. Quite big, white head.
• Aroma: Wheat, banana, spices, yeast.
• Taste: Good wheat, some spices and banana notes. Some yeast.
• Bought: Maruhn (Darmstadt), 500 ml, €1.18
• Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 7/8-2023, BB: 5/5-2024

Bax Bier Abel's Ale Pacific IPA

IPA #250:

• Name: Bax Bier Abel's Ale Pacific IPA, 7.8%, Netherlands
• Appearance: Orange golden, clear. Small, off-white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, citrus. Heaps of hops.
• Taste: Light fruits, a lot of hops, pine. A bit of herbs. Lingering, strong bitterness.
• Bought: Hotel bar (Groningen), 330 ml can, €6.75
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 7/8-2023, BB: 31/7-2024

Kuchlbauer Gillamoos-Bier

New brewery:

• Name: Kuchlbauer Gillamoos-Bier, 5.6%, Germany
• Appearance: Dark yellow golden, clear. Small, off-white head.
• Aroma: Pale malt, bread, slight metal.
• Taste: Pale to medium golden, slight bread. Some earthiness. Low-low bitterness.
• Bought: Maruhn (Darmstadt), 500 ml, €1.38
• Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 7/8-2023, BB: 28/2-2024

Graansilo Tripel

New brewery, Tripel #50:

• Name: Graansilo Tripel, 8%, Netherlands
• Appearance: Dark orange golden, clear. Big, white head.
• Aroma: Malt, medium fruits, herbs, Belgian yeast.
• Taste: Malt, medium fruits, some herbs. A good amount of Belgian yeast and some alcohol.
• Bought: Gift from wife, 330 ml
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 7/8-2023, BB: 15/10-2023 

Ketterer (Hornberg) Zwickel Pils

New brewery:

• Name: Ketterer (Hornberg) Zwickel Pils, 4.9%, Germany
• Appearance: Flip-top bottle. Yellow golden, slight haze. Decent, fizzy white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, towards lemon. Pale malt, slight hops.
• Taste: Light fruits, grains. Some pale malt and light hops. Dry finish.
• Bought: Maruhn (Darmstadt), 330 ml, €1.50
• Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
• Info: 7/8-2023, BB: 20/11-2023

Greif Bräu Hell

New brewery:

• Name: Greif Bräu Hell, 4.9%, Germany
• Appearance: Pale golden, crystal clear. Big, creamy white head.
• Aroma: Pale malt, light crisp hops. Some fruits.
• Taste: Pale malt, quite sweet. Some shy hops. Uneventful.
• Bought: Maruhn (Darmstadt), 500 ml, €1.23
• Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
• Info: 6/8-2023, BB: 29/11-2023

Bax Bier Kon Minder Citra Pale Ale

New brewery, new Netherlands region, Groningen (10/12):

• Name: Bax Bier Kon Minder Citra Pale Ale, 5.5%, Netherlands
• Appearance: Pale yellow golden. Slight haze. Small, off-white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, citrus. Grapefruit. Some hops.
• Taste: Good light fruits, grapefruit. Pale malt, light hops. Nice lingering soft bitterness.
• Bought: Hotel bar (Groningen), 330 ml can, €6.50
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 6/8-2023, BB: 30/6-2024

Hopstache I'm In Love With The Grape Of You

Shared with Nordcore:

• Name: Hopstache I'm In Love With The Grape Of You, 5.6%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Dark peach, hazy. Small, off-white head.
• Aroma: Tart, red fruits. Some wet wood.
• Taste: Red fruits, some tartness, wet wood.
• Bought: Simplyfine Bern, 330 ml, CHF 6.50
• Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
• Info: 5/8-2023, BB: 29/2-2024

Hamlet Dinkel

Shared with Nordcore:

• Name: Hamlet Dinkel, 5%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Orange golden, clear. Small, white head.
• Aroma: Grains, spelt, pale malt.
• Taste: Pale malt, spelt, grains. Ok.
• Bought: Brewery, 330 ml, CHF 3.90
• Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 5/8-2023, BB: 31/10-2023

MóMò la Marina (LMA)

Shared with Nordcore:

• Name: MóMò la Marina (LMA), 7.0%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Light orange golden, quite hazy.  Quite big, white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, grapefruit. Pine. Good hops.
• Taste: Light fruits, good hops, pine. Nice lingering bitterness.
• Bought: Brau- und Rauchshop, 330 ml, CHF 4.25
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 5/8-2023, BB: 31/3-2024

Darmstädter Braustübl Helles

New brewery:

• Name: Darmstädter Braustübl Helles, 5.2%, Germany
• Appearance: Medium golden, slight haze. Small, white head.
• Aroma: Pale malt, light hops.
• Taste: Palest malt, light hops. Light fruits and grains.
• Bought: Hotel bar (Darmstadt), 500 ml draft, €6.00
• Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
• Info: 5/8-2023

Possmann Frankfurter Äpfelwein - Der Milde

• Name: Possmann Frankfurter Äpfelwein - Der Milde, 5.5%, Germany
• Appearance: Light golden, clear. Almost no head.
• Aroma: Green apples, some sweetness.
• Taste: Green apples, good sweetness. Hint of tartness.
• Bought: Ban Thai Restaurant (Darmstadt), 250 ml draft, €2.50
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 5/8-2023

Possmann Frankfurter Äpfelwein - Der Klassiker

New cidery:

• Name: Possmann Frankfurter Äpfelwein - Der Klassiker, 5.5%, Germany
• Appearance: Medium golden, very clear. Basically no head.
• Aroma: Green apples, light tartness.
• Taste: Green apples, very light tartness. Light sweetness.
• Bought: Ban Thai Restaurant (Darmstadt), 250 ml draft, €2.50
• Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 5/8-2023

Red Rooster Stout

Ratebeer country #203:

• Name: Red Rooster Stout, 5%, Palau
• Appearance: Dark brown, small light tan head.
• Aroma: Roasted malt, light coffee.
• Taste: Medium malt, brown sugar sweetness. Lightly roasted. Nice.
• Bought: Trade with Grumbo - thanks!, 355 ml can
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 4/8-2023, Sell by: 17/7-2023

Darmstädter Ratskeller Spezial Dunkler

• Name: Darmstädter Ratskeller Spezial Dunkler, 5.1%, Germany
• Appearance: Medium to dark brown, hazy. Small, off-white head.
• Aroma: Medium malt, lightly roasted. Nuts.
• Taste: Medium to dark malt, brown sugar. Lightly toasted, bread and nuts.
• Bought: Brewpub, 250 ml draft, €2.70
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 4/8-2023

Darmstädter Ratskeller Premium Helles

New brewery:

• Name: Darmstädter Ratskeller Premium Helles, 5.4%, Germany
• Appearance: Yellow golden, hazy. Nice, white head.
• Aroma: Faint hops and pale malt. Grains.
• Taste: Light malt, pale hops. Fruits, some sweetness.
• Bought: Brewpub, 250 ml draft, €2.70
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 4/8-2023

Krämer Schoppen Odenwälder Apfelwein klar

New cidery:

• Name: Krämer Schoppen Odenwälder Apfelwein klar, 6%, Germany
• Appearance: Light golden, clear. No head.
• Aroma: Green apples, light tartness.
• Taste: Green apples, light tartness. Light sweetness. Standard.
• Bought: Restaurant Sitte (Darmstadt), 250 ml draft, €3.50
• Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 4/8-2023

Pfungstädter Urweizen mit Dinkelmalz Hefe Hell

Shared with Nordcore:

• Name: Pfungstädter Urweizen mit Dinkelmalz Hefe Hell, 5.3%, Germany
• Appearance: Pale golden, hazy. Small white head.
• Aroma: Wheat, light fruits and some pale malt. Spices.
• Taste: Light fruits, citrus. Nice wheat. Spices.
• Bought: Restaurant Sitte (Darmstadt), 300 ml draft, €3.60
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 4/8-2023

Grohe Hell (Export)

New brewery, shared with Nordcore:

• Name: Grohe Hell (Export), 5.1%, Germany
• Appearance: Medium golden, clear. Small off-white head.
• Aroma: Pale malt, light hops. Medium fruits.
• Taste: Nice malt, hops. Grains. Fruits. Nice.
• Bought: Restaurant Sitte (Darmstadt), 300 ml draft, €3.90
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 4/8-2023

Pfungstädter Urstoff

Shared with Nordcore:

• Name: Pfungstädter Urstoff, 5.1%, Germany
• Appearance: Light golden, hazy. Small, white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, pale malt. Grains.
• Taste: Malt, medium fruits. Biscuits and hops. Thin.
• Bought: Restaurant Sitte (Darmstadt), 300 ml draft, €3.60
• Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
• Info: 4/8-2023

Pfungstädter Edel-Pils

New brewery, shared with Nordcore:

• Name: Pfungstädter Edel-Pils, 4.9%, Germany
• Appearance: Light golden, clear. Decent, off-white head.
• Aroma: Pale malt, light hops. Some yeast.
• Taste: Light fruits, pale malt. Grains and yeast. Fresh.
• Bought: Restaurant Sitte (Darmstadt), 300 ml draft, €3.60
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 4/8-2023

Divus Dunkel

• Name: Divus Dunkel, 4.8%, Switzerland
• Appearance: Very dark brown, seems clear. Light tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, nutty.
• Taste: Dark malt, lightly roasted. Some nuts and coffee notes. Quite smooth.
• Bought: Biertipp, 330 ml, CHF 4.80
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 3/8-2023, BB: 31/10-2023