AzBeer: August 2023

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

Wednesday 16 August 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

Saturday 12 August 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

Friday 11 August 2023

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

Thursday 10 August 2023

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

Wednesday 9 August 2023

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: ??/??-????

Tuesday 8 August 2023

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

Monday 7 August 2023

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

Sunday 6 August 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

Saturday 5 August 2023

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

Friday 4 August 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

Thursday 3 August 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

Hard Labor Double Blonde

Name: Hard Labor Double Blonde, 7.0%, Switzerland
Appearance: Medium blond, orange hue, clear. Small, off-white head.
Aroma: Light to medium fruits, pale malt. Some Belgian yeast.
Taste: Medium fruits, Belgian yeast. Some sweet malt and a bit of alcohol. On the watery side.
Bought: Drinks of the World (Basel), 330 ml, CHF 5.80
Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 3/8-2023, BB: 31/10-2023