Tuesday, 31 December 2024

Beer Goals 2024 - Result

My beer goals for 2024 were as follows (with inline comments):
  • Get from 205 to 207 Ratebeer countries        [Goal achieved 2024-09-11]
    • ✅ Thanks to one very good trade, managed to reach 209. Dropped down the list from 11th to 12th, though.
  • Get from 319 to 324 Ratebeer regions       [Goal achieved 2024-03-30]
    • ✅ Thanks mostly to a Swedish trade, managed to reach 333.
  • Rate a beer from the last missing style
    • ❌ Again, no luck.
  • Reduce styles I have tried less than 5 beers from 3 to 2
    • ❌ Another fail.
  • Reduce styles I have tried less than 10 beers from 16 to 10         [Current status: 14]
    • ❌ Managed to get two more to ten, but another fail.
  • Get from 1756 to 18201810 breweries         [Goal achieved 2024-10-24]
    • ✅ Did well, reached the original goal of 1820 breweries.
  • Get from 1413 to 16501550 Swiss ratings        [Current status: 1530]
    • ❌ Not quite, reached 1530 Swiss ratings.
  • Get from 371 to 410400 Swiss breweries        [Current status: 391]
    • ❌ Didn’t do very well, reached 391. Just 20 new Swiss breweries this year, compared to 62 last year.
Some Swiss regions related goals:
  • Increase cantons I am in the top-5 raters of beers from 21 to 25        [Current status: 23]
    • ❌ Not too bad, managed two more.
  • Increase cantons I am in the top-3 raters of breweries from 24 to 25
    • ❌ Yet another fail.
  • Get from 200 to 230 Bern ratings
  • Get from 240 to 260 Fribourg ratings
  • Get from 160 to 190 Vaud ratings
  • Get from 110 to 130 Zürich ratings
Just managed three out of my ten goals, so didn’t do very well. But late January I decided to cut down on beer consumption and also focus less on statistics.

Breakdown per canton:

Beers

Canton

24

Ticino

23

Fribourg

13

Bern

10

Basel-Stadt

10

Jura

8

Luzern

7

Vaud

3

Basel-Landschaft

3

Valais

3

Zürich

2

Aargau

2

Schwyz

2

St. Gallen

2

Uri

1

Glarus

1

Graubünden

1

Nidwalden

1

Schaffhausen

1

Zug

0

Appenzell Ausserrhoden

0

Appenzell Innerrhoden

0

Genève

0

Neuchâtel

0

Obwalden

0

Solothurn

0

Thurgau


Põhjala Cellar Series - Apricotta

Strong Ale - American #10:
  • Name: Põhjala Cellar Series - Apricotta, 12%, Estonia
  • Appearance: Dark brown, clear. Small, tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark fruits, ripe fruits. Slight alcohol.
  • Taste: Ripe, dark fruits. Some malt, apricot. Slight barrel. Smooth.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 9.80
  • Score: 3.9 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 16/20)
  • Info: 31/12-2024, BB: 3/8-2027

Napf Napfgold Dunkel

  • Name: Napf Napfgold Dunkel, 5.0%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Dark brown, clear. Big, frothy light tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, toasted.
  • Taste: Dark malt, toasted. Nuts, slight chocolate.
  • Bought: Coop (Bern Marktgasse), 330 ml, CHF 2.50
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 31/12-2024, BB: 25/2-2025

Barbière Galaxy Session

  • Name: Barbière Galaxy Session, 3.5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Light orange golden, clear. Small, white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, citrus. Decent hops.
  • Taste: Light fruits, citrus. Good hops, decent bitterness.
  • Bought: Barbière Brew Pub, 330 ml can, CHF 5.50
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 31/12-2024, BB: 31/1-2025

Monday, 30 December 2024

Egger Small Batch No 20 - 20er Stout

  • Name: Egger Small Batch No 20 - 20er Stout, 4.0%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Pretty dark brown, small tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, chocolate. Nicely roasted.
  • Taste: Dark malt, well roasted. Some chocolate. Dry.
  • Bought: Coop (Bern Marktgasse), 330 ml, CHF 1.80
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 30/12-2024, BB: 1/8-2025

Club Beer (Liberia)

Ratebeer country #209:
  • Name: Club Beer (Liberia), ?.?%, Liberia
  • Appearance: Medium golden, clear. Small head.
  • Aroma: Cereal, very pale male. Honey-like sweetness.
  • Taste: Palest malt, cereal. Sweetness.
  • Bought: Trade with Grzesiek79 - thanks!, 100 ml sample
  • Score: 2.4 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 10/20)
  • Info: 30/12-2024

Amundsen Santa's Hop Sack

  • Name: Amundsen Santa's Hop Sack, 5.3%, Norway
  • Appearance: Yellow, very hazy. Big, fizzy white head.
  • Aroma: Orange, zesty. Hops.
  • Taste: Lots of orange, zest. Some decent hops. Low to medium bitterness.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 440 ml can, CHF 6.30
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 30/12-2024, BB: 29/8-2025

Nøgne Ø Ale of Plenty

  • Name: Nøgne Ø Ale of Plenty, 6.5%, Norway
  • Appearance: Red, hazy. Huge, creamy off-white head.
  • Aroma: Big amount of raspberries. Sweet.
  • Taste: Lots of raspberries, sweet. Very shy hops.
  • Bought: Coop (Bern Marktgasse), 330 ml, CHF 3.95
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 30/12-2024, BB: 3/12-2024

Saturday, 28 December 2024

To Øl Yule Malt 2024 (Cognac and Bourbon Barrels)

  • Name: To Øl Yule Malt 2024 (Cognac and Bourbon Barrels), 12.3%, Denmark
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Small, dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted. Dark fruits, some dark chocolate.
  • Taste: Dark malt, roasted. Some wood and barrel. Dark fruits. Very smooth, very nice.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 8.10
  • Score: 4.0 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 16/20)
  • Info: 28/12-2024, BB: 3/9-2034

Sibebe Premium Lager

Ratebeer country #208:
  • Name: Sibebe Premium Lager, 4.8%, eSwatini
  • Appearance: Pale to medium golden, clear. Small head.
  • Aroma: Medium malt, cereal. Honey?
  • Taste: Cheap malt, cereal. Sweet. Average new country tick.
  • Bought: Trade with Grzesiek79 - thanks!, 100 ml sample
  • Score: 2.4 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 10/20)
  • Info: 28/12-2024

Egger / Thun Bier Small Batch No 19 - Wild Berries NEIPA

  • Name: Egger / Thun Bier Small Batch No 19 - Wild Berries NEIPA, 5.4%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Peachy orange colour, hazy. Small, fizzy off-white head. Murky end.
  • Aroma: Lots of berries, raspberries.
  • Taste: Lots of berries, raspberries. Sweet. Very low hops, low bitterness.
  • Bought: Coop (Bern Marktgasse), 330 ml, CHF 1.80
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 28/12-2024, BB: 1/5-2025

Friday, 27 December 2024

Totenhopfen Damn, You're... Majestic!

  • Name: Totenhopfen Damn, You're... Majestic!, 8.2%, Luxembourg
  • Appearance: Pale golden, slight haze. Quite big, fizzy off-white head.
  • Aroma: Lots of light fruits, grapefruit. Decent hops.
  • Taste: Light fruits, grapefruit. Light hops. Low, lingering bitterness.
  • Bought: Auchan Cloche d'Or (Luxembourg), 440 ml can, €3.69
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 27/12-2024, BB: 24/6-2025

Thursday, 26 December 2024

To Øl CPH Mash Test Yummies (2023)

  • Name: To Øl CPH Mash Test Yummies (2023), 11.8%, Denmark
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Small, dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Toasted dark malt, nuts and dark chocolate. Dark, ripe fruits.
  • Taste: Dark malt, dark ripe fruits. Toasted. Chocolate, nuts. Very smooth. 
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 8.90
  • Score: 4.1 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 17/20)
  • Info: 26/12-2024, BB: 12/12-2033

Twisted Cat Dry Hopped IPA

  • Name: Twisted Cat Dry Hopped IPA, 6.5%, Luxembourg 
  • Appearance: Dark orange brown, clear. Big, light tan head.
  • Aroma: Nice hops, good amount of malt. Caramel?
  • Taste: Medium malt, good hops. Some fruits. Caramel. Good, lingering bitterness.
  • Bought: Auchan Cloche d'Or (Luxembourg), 440 ml can, €4.20
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 26/12-2024, BB: 25/6-2025

Wednesday, 25 December 2024

Wolff Brewing Rosa Luxembourg

  • Name: Wolff Brewing Rosa Luxembourg, 6%, Luxembourg
  • Appearance: Dark brown, red hue. Clear. Medium, light tan head.
  • Aroma: Berries, hops, medium malt.
  • Taste: Good hops, medium malt. Lightly toasted. Some berries.
  • Bought: Monoprix (Luxembourg City), 330 ml, €2.80
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 25/12-2024, BB: 5/4-2025

Monday, 23 December 2024

Antwerpse Brouw Compagnie Lucie (Lizzie) Antwerpse Tripel

New brewery:
  • Name: Antwerpse Brouw Compagnie Lucie (Lizzie) Antwerpse Tripel, 8.0%, Belgium 
  • Appearance: Orange golden, clear. Big, frothy white head.
  • Aroma: Sweet light fruits, tea. Some hops.
  • Taste: Good, light fruits. Some herbs and slight tea. Some honey sweetness.
  • Bought: Carrefour (Antwerp), 330 ml, €2.50
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 23/12-2024, BB: 13/3-2027

Satori Mandarina Blonde

  • Name: Satori Mandarina Blonde, 6.0%, Luxembourg
  • Appearance: Orange golden, clear. Huge, white head.
  • Aroma: Floral, light fruits. Decent hops.
  • Taste: Light fruits, clean hops. Floral. Some honey sweetness.
  • Bought: Auchan Cloche d'Or (Luxembourg), 330 ml, €2.99
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 23/12-2024, BB: 9/1-2025

Sunday, 22 December 2024

Persephone Coast Light

  • Name: Persephone Coast Light, 3.2%, Canada
  • Appearance: Very pale yellow, clear. Small, fizzy white head.
  • Aroma: Very pale malt, cereal.
  • Taste: Cereal, palest malt. Faint hops. Watery.
  • Bought: Gift from JC - thanks!, 473 ml can
  • Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
  • Info: 22/12-2024, BB: ??/??-????

Altes Tramdepot Sauron

  • Name: Altes Tramdepot Sauron, 3.9%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Light yellow golden, slight haze. Big, white head. Sediments in bottle.
  • Aroma: Sour, tart. Light fruits, yeast.
  • Taste: Sour, slight barn. Some light fruits, lemon.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 5.30
  • Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
  • Info: 22/12-2024, BB: 31/7-2025

Saturday, 21 December 2024

Blanche Pierre l'Aléatoire - 32 Bière de la Grève

  • Name: Blanche Pierre l'Aléatoire - 32 Bière de la Grève, 5.1%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Pale orange, hazy. Good size, frothy white head.
  • Aroma: Thyme bomb, some wheat.
  • Taste: Lots of thyme, the wheat takes a back seat. Slight citrus.
  • Bought: Mini-Marché Delémont, 330 ml, CHF 5.00
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 21/12-2024, BB: 30/4-2025

la Spirale Woodys

  • Name: la Spirale Woodys, 4.5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Pale yellow golden, clear. Small, fizzy off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, herbs. Good amount of wheat.
  • Taste: Wheat. Light fruits towards lemon. Herbs.
  • Bought: Mini-Marché Delémont, 330 ml, CHF 3.90
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 21/12-2024, BB: 31/7-2026

Friday, 20 December 2024

L'Oiselier

New CH/Jura cidery:
  • Name: L'Oiselier, 6.5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Yellow golden, clear. Small, fizzy white head.
  • Aroma: Nice apples.
  • Taste: Green apples, slight tartness. Easy drinking, though.
  • Bought: Mini-Marché Delémont, 330 ml, CHF 5.80
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 20/12-2024, BB: 30/6-2025

Barbière Wild Berry

  • Name: Barbière Wild Berry, 4.7%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Dark red, fizzy. Sight haze. Small, light pink head.
  • Aroma: Tart berries, raspberry.
  • Taste: Tart fruits, tart berries. Raspberry and some lemon.
  • Bought: Barbière Brew Pub, 330 ml can, CHF 5.50
  • Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 20/12-2024, BB: 31/12-2024

Saturday, 14 December 2024

BFM Koa Lager

  • Name: BFM Koa Lager, 4.2%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Pale golden, very slight haze. Small, off-white head.
  • Aroma: Herbs, pale malt, decent hops.
  • Taste: Good pale malt, some hops. Herbal. Light, lingering bitterness.
  • Bought: Mini-Marché Delémont, 330 ml, CHF 3.95
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 14/12-2024, BB: 31/3-2025

la Filature Aiguille

  • Name: la Filature Aiguille, 5%, Switzerland 
  • Appearance: Dark yellow golden, clear. Small, white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, some wheat. Slight spices.
  • Taste: Light fruits, wheat. A bit watery. Very slight spices.
  • Bought: Mini-Marché Delémont, 330 ml, CHF 4.00
  • Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 14/12-2024, BB: 23/5-2025

Friday, 13 December 2024

Kitchen Brew Rye Ale

Specialty Grain - Rye / Roggenbier #9:
  • Name: Kitchen Brew Rye Ale, 5.2%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Light orange golden, quite hazy. Small, off-white head.
  • Aroma: Fruits and rye.
  • Taste: Medium fruits, rye. Some sweetness. Pale malt. Decent.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Basel), 330 ml, CHF 4.80
  • Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 13/12-2024, BB: 28/2-2025

Wednesday, 11 December 2024

Riegele Speziator Hell

  • Name: Riegele Speziator Hell, 8.5%, Germany
  • Appearance: Medium golden, clear. Decent head.
  • Aroma: Sweet fruits, medium malt.
  • Taste: Medium malt. Sweet, ripe fruits.
  • Bought: Luigia (Fribourg), 330 ml, CHF 8.00
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 11/12-2024, BB: ??/??-????

Sainte Cru All I Want for Christmas is Kloug

  • Name: Sainte Cru All I Want for Christmas is Kloug, 7.5%, France
  • Appearance: Medium brown, clear. Small tan head.
  • Aroma: Medium malt, lots of spices. Slight tart fruits.
  • Taste: Spicy cake, malt. Some tart fruits. Oddball.
  • Bought: Les Trentenaires (Fribourg), 330 ml, CHF 9.00
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 11/12-2024, BB: ??/??-????

La Granda Ghosst

  • Name: La Granda Ghosst, 8%, Italy
  • Appearance: Dark orange, towards amber. Small head.
  • Aroma: Medium fruits, sweetness. Medium malt.
  • Taste: Medium malt, sweet fruits. Ripe fruits.
  • Bought: Les Trentenaires (Fribourg), 330 ml can, CHF 8.50
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 11/12-2024, BB: ??/??-????

Saturday, 7 December 2024

Bîrtel Triple NEIPA!

  • Name: Bîrtel Triple NEIPA!, 9.5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Pale yellow golden, slight haze. Small, off-white head. Murky end.
  • Aroma: Light, ripe fruits. Low bitterness. Marmalade?
  • Taste: Good light fruits, ripe fruits. Some hops, low bitterness. Warming.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Basel), 330 ml, CHF 6.90
  • Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
  • Info: 7/12-2024, BB: 31/3-2025

Friday, 6 December 2024

Heimelig Rudolph

New CH/Luzern brewery:
  • Name: Heimelig Rudolph, 8.2%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Small, dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted. Lots of peat.
  • Taste: Dark malt, roasted. Quite a bit of peat, a bit too much. Decent, though.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Basel), 330 ml, CHF 8.00
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 6/12-2024, BB: 1/2-2027

Saturday, 30 November 2024

Bîrtel Oise

  • Name: Bîrtel Oise, 4.5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Medium golden, clear. Small, white head.
  • Aroma: Medium malt, herbs.
  • Taste: Good malt, light caramel sweetness. Herbs.
  • Bought: Basel hotel, 330 ml, CHF ?.??
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 30/11-2024, BB: ??/??-????

Left Handed Giant Golden Antlers

  • Name: Left Handed Giant Golden Antlers, 6.5%, England
  • Appearance: Pale yellow golden. Very hazy. Big, white head.
  • Aroma: Grapefruit, light fruits. Phantom hops.
  • Taste: Lights fruits, grapefruit. Very low hops. Shy bitterness.
  • Bought: Bierrevier, 100 ml tap, CHF 3.50
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 30/11-2024

Hard Labor BA Imperial Stout - Apricot

  • Name: Hard Labor BA Imperial Stout - Apricot, 8.5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Small dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, wood and barrel.
  • Taste: Dark malt, roasted. Wood and barrel. Dry. Not smooth.
  • 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: 30/11-2024

Left Handed Giant Fear Of The Unknown

  • Name: Left Handed Giant Fear Of The Unknown, 6.9%, England
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Small dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Some dark malt, toasted not roasted. Lots of coconut.
  • Taste: Dark malt, very lightly roasted. Heaps of coconut. Sweet.
  • 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: 30/11-2024

Holy Goat Double Oat Stout

New brewery:
  • Name: Holy Goat Double Oat Stout, 8.4%, Scotland
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Small dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted. Dark chocolate. Dark fruits?
  • Taste: Dark malt, lightly roasted. Some oats and dark chocolate. Prunes? Very smooth.
  • Bought: Bierrevier, 100 ml tap, CHF 3.25
  • Score: 3.9 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 16/20)
  • Info: 30/11-2024

Left Handed Giant Utilise the Void

  • Name: Left Handed Giant Utilise the Void, 6.5%, England
  • Appearance: Pale orange, very hazy. Small, off-white head.
  • Aroma: Tropical fruits. Grapefruit?
  • Taste: Lots of light fruits, exotic fruits. Grapefruit. Low hops, low bitterness.
  • 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: 30/11-2024

Friday, 29 November 2024

Tonnebière La Booty Bay

  • Name: Tonnebière La Booty Bay, 5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Yellow golden, slight haze. Big, frothy white head.
  • Aroma: Lots of pineapple. Some tart fruits, lemon. A bit of yeast.
  • Taste: Light, tart fruits. Good amount of pineapple. Yeast and some lingering tartness. Quite good.
  • Bought: Mini-Marché Delémont, 330 ml, CHF 4.10
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 29/11-2024, BB: 31/7-2025

Saturday, 23 November 2024

Unser Bier NEIPA

  • Name: Unser Bier NEIPA, 6.5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Pale yellow golden, slight haze. Small, off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, tropical. Some faint hops.
  • Taste: Good amount of fruits, exotic fruits. Some sweetness. Faint hops, low bitterness.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Basel), 330 ml, CHF 4.50
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 23/11-2024, BB: 24/3-2025

Friday, 22 November 2024

Altes Tramdepot / Haarige Kuh Kuh Ona Bru

  • Name: Altes Tramdepot / Haarige Kuh Kuh Ona Bru, 3.7%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Dark yellow golden, hazy. Quite big, white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, good clean hops.
  • Taste: Light fruits, tropical. Decent hops. Low to medium bitterness. Fizzy mouthfeel.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 5.30
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 22/11-2024, BB: 31/3-2025

Saturday, 16 November 2024

Tigoum / Lion Couchant Pastry Sour Framboise

  • Name: Tigoum / Lion Couchant Pastry Sour Framboise, 5.0%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Dark orange to light red, clear. Small, fizzy white head.
  • Aroma: Raspberry, wood. Tart fruits.
  • Taste: Wood, some tartness. Raspberries. Not too bad.
  • Bought: Au Bon Moment, 330 ml, CHF 4.60
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 16/11-2024, BB: 31/12-2025

Leffe Blonde / Blond 0,0 %

  • Name: Leffe Blonde / Blond 0,0 %, 0.0%, Belgium
  • Appearance: Light orange golden, clear. Small, fizzy white head.
  • Aroma: Pale malt, some light caramel. Bit of medium fruits and yeast.
  • Taste: Medium fruit, pale malt. Some Belgian yeast, some grains. Pretty good N/A though.
  • Bought: Coop (Matran), 330 ml can, CHF 2.60
  • Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 16/11-2024, BB: 17/4-2025

Friday, 15 November 2024

la Filature Bim Bam

  • Name: la Filature Bim Bam, 4.5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Orange golden, slight haze. Quite big, off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, honey? Some hops.
  • Taste: Good fruits, some hops. Flowers. Light bitterness.
  • Bought: Mini-Marché Delémont, 330 ml, CHF 4.00
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 15/11-2024, BB: 5/2-2025

Saturday, 9 November 2024

La Campeuse Bivouac

  • Name: La Campeuse Bivouac, 5.3%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Yellow golden, quite hazy. Big, white head.
  • Aroma: Wheat, light fruits. Some yeast.
  • Taste: Wheat. Light fruits, citrus. Spices. Yeast. Dry aftertaste.
  • Bought: Au Bon Moment, 330 ml, CHF 5.00
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 9/11-2024, BB: 31/3-2025

L'Anse Miqu'Ale Captain Houblon

Ratebeer country #207 (2024 goal achieved!):
  • Name: L'Anse Miqu'Ale Captain Houblon, 5.5%, Saint Pierre and Miquelon
  • Appearance: Light to medium golden, slight haze. Fizzy, off-white head.
  • Aroma: Tropical fruits, some hops. Floral.
  • Taste: Light fruits, tropical feel. Light hops, some sweetness. Light bitterness.
  • Bought: Trade with Grzesiek79 - thanks!, 100 ml sample
  • Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 9/11-2024

Friday, 8 November 2024

Farida Lager Beer

Ratebeer country #206:
  • Name: Farida Lager Beer, 5%, Iraq
  • Appearance: Medium golden, clear. Small, off-white head.
  • Aroma: Pale malt, ripe fruit sweetness. Some grains.
  • Taste: Grains, some sweet malt. Not that bad.
  • Bought: Trade with Grzesiek79 - thanks!, 100 ml sample
  • Score: 2.3 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 9/20)
  • Info: 8/11-2024

Tonnebière La Teutonne

  • Name: Tonnebière La Teutonne, 4.2%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Light orange golden, some haze. Huge, frothy white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, citrus. Some hops.
  • Taste: Light fruits, citrus. Some hops. Low, lingering bitterness.
  • Bought: Mini-Marché Delémont, 330 ml, CHF 3.65
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 8/11-2024, BB: 31/1-2025

Saturday, 2 November 2024

La Campeuse Météo (10.03.2025)

  • Name: La Campeuse Météo (10.03.2025), 4.8%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Orange golden, clear start, cloudy end. Big, frothy white head.
  • Aroma: Pale malt, medium fruits. Slight caramel.
  • Taste: Good malt, light caramel. Some fruits and hops. Nice.
  • Bought: Au Bon Moment, 330 ml, CHF 5.00
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 2/11-2024, BB: 10/3-2025

Friday, 1 November 2024

Echternacher Hellen

New brewery:
  • Name: Echternacher Hellen, 4.9%, Luxembourg
  • Appearance: Pale golden, clear. Good size white head.
  • Aroma: Pale malt, herbs.
  • Taste: Pale to medium malt, herbal. Some hops and grass. Slight honey sweetness. A bit harsh.
  • Bought: Auchan Cloche d'Or (Luxembourg), 330 ml, €1.16
  • Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
  • Info: 1/11-2024, BB: 26/10-2024

Hinkelsbaacher Lager

  • Name: Hinkelsbaacher Lager, 4.9%, Luxembourg
  • Appearance: Orange golden, hazy. Enormous, white head.
  • Aroma: Pale malt, light hops. Fruits and spices.
  • Taste: Pale malt, medium fruits. Some hops. Spices. Low bitterness.
  • Bought: Auchan Cloche d'Or (Luxembourg), 330 ml, €2.79
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 1/11-2024, BB: 16/12-2024

Thursday, 31 October 2024

Heerlijk Pale Ale

  • Name: Heerlijk Pale Ale, 5.4%, Germany
  • Appearance: Light to medium golden, mostly clear. Small, white head.
  • Aroma: Tropical fruits, good hops.
  • Taste: Medium fruits, tropical fruits. Good amount of hops. Decent, lingering bitterness.
  • Bought: Upper Glass (Mannheim), 330 ml, €3.69
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 31/10-2024, BB: 31/3-2025

Landgang Schwanensee Alsterwasser

  • Name: Landgang Schwanensee Alsterwasser, 3%, Germany
  • Appearance: Pale yellow golden, slight haze. Small, fizzy off-white head.
  • Aroma: Mostly lemon, some beer notes.
  • Taste: Lemon, light fruits. Some beer flavours underneath.
  • Bought: Upper Glass (Mannheim), 330 ml, €2.99
  • Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
  • Info: 31/10-2024, BB: 1/12-2024

Friday, 25 October 2024

Wolff Brewing Holy Abstinence

  • Name: Wolff Brewing Holy Abstinence, 8%, Luxembourg
  • Appearance: Light brown, hazy. Big off-white head.
  • Aroma: Spices, pale malt, light caramel. Sweet fruits.
  • Taste: Medium fruits, some pale malt and spices. Sweet.
  • Bought: Monoprix (Luxembourg City), 330 ml, €2.80
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 25/10-2024, BB: ??/??-????

Thursday, 24 October 2024

Brixius Boenk!

New brewery:
  • Name: Brixius Boenk!, 10.5%, Belgium
  • Appearance: Medium golden. Huge white head.
  • Aroma: Honey, spices, Belgian yeast.
  • Taste: Pale malt, Belgian yeast, spices. Some decent fruitiness going on.
  • Bought: Galerie FRITS (Antwerp), 330 ml, €3.75
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 24/10-2024, BB: 28/2-2025

Vissenberg Viswijf

New brewery, brewery #1810 (2024 goal reached!):
  • Name: Vissenberg Viswijf, 7.5%, Belgium
  • Appearance: Medium golden, hazy. Small to medium white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, spices. Belgian yeast.
  • Taste: Medium fruits, Belgian yeast. Spices and some honey.
  • Bought: Galerie FRITS (Antwerp), 330 ml, €?.??
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 24/10-2024, BB: 30/4-2026

Wednesday, 23 October 2024

Dubuisson Bush Triple Blonde

  • Name: Dubuisson Bush Triple Blonde, 10.5%, Belgium
  • Appearance: Medium golden, clear. Small, white head.
  • Aroma: Spices, fruits, pale malt, yeast.
  • Taste: Medium fruits, Belgian yeast. Pale malt, spices. Banana?
  • Bought: Pairi Daiza, 330 ml, €5.30
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 23/10-2024, BB: 9/10-2025

Dubuisson Cuvée des Trolls

  • Name: Dubuisson Cuvée des Trolls, 7%, Belgium
  • Appearance: Medium blond, hazy. Big, white head.
  • Aroma: Pale malt, spices, light fruits.
  • Taste: Light fruits, honey sweetness. Pale malt, Belgian yeast. Spices.
  • Bought: Pairi Daiza, 330 ml, €5.00
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 23/10-2024, BB: 1/2-2026

Tuesday, 22 October 2024

Tall Poppy Bones Help Nobody

Saison / Farmhouse - Dark #6, new brewery:
  • Name: Tall Poppy Bones Help Nobody, 8%, Belgium
  • Appearance: Brewed 24/10-2021. Dark brown, tiny light tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark fruits, prunes. Some malt and earthy.
  • Taste: Dark, tart fruits. Some malt, warming. Tart aftertaste.
  • Bought: Galerie FRITS (Antwerp), 330 ml, €?.??
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 22/10-2024, BB: 31/10-2025

Vleesmeester Stoute Proost

New brewery, Belgian beer #300:
  • Name: Vleesmeester Stoute Proost, 10%, Belgium
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Big, dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, well roasted. Chocolate. Hint of dark fruits.
  • Taste: Very dark malt, heavily roasted. Coffee and chocolate notes. Warming.
  • Bought: Café Pardaf (Antwerp), 250 ml tap, €6.50
  • Score: 4.1 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 17/20)
  • Info: 22/10-2024

Struise Robert the Great

  • Name: Struise Robert the Great, 10.5%, Belgium
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Small, tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted. Dark fruits, cherry?
  • Taste: Dark malt, nicely roasted. Dark fruits, slightly vinous. Cherry? Some Belgian yeast.
  • Bought: Café Pardaf (Antwerp), 200 ml tap, €6.90
  • Score: 3.9 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 16/20)
  • Info: 22/10-2024

Monday, 21 October 2024

Kettu Pumpkin Spice Porter

New brewery:
  • Name: Kettu Pumpkin Spice Porter, 6.5%, Finland
  • Appearance: Dark brown, fizzy light tan head.
  • Aroma: Mostly candy sugar and pumpkin spice.
  • Taste: Dark malt, candy sugar. Quite a bit of pumpkin spice.
  • Bought: Galerie FRITS (Antwerp), 330 ml can, €4.75
  • Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 21/10-2024, BB: ??/??-????

Perkament Bruin

New brewery:
  • Name: Perkament Bruin, 9%, Belgium
  • Appearance: Dark brown, nice medium dark head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, some dark caramel.
  • Taste: Dark malt, brown sugar. Toasted. Dark caramel sweetness. Slight alcohol.
  • Bought: Elfde Gebod (Antwerp), 330 ml, €5.99
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 21/10-2024, BB: ??/??-????

Kees / Mad Scientist Black Potion

  • Name: Kees / Mad Scientist Black Potion, 13.8%, Netherlands 
  • Appearance: Dark brown. Small, tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark fruits, vanilla, dark malt.
  • Taste: Vanilla, dark fruits, dark malts. Cocoa. Roasted, but sweet. Some alcohol, warming.
  • Bought: Billie's Bier Kafétaria (Antwerp), 100ml tap, €4.00
  • Score: 3.8 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
  • Info: 21/10-2024

Brew Your Mind Stereo Vision

New brewery:
  • Name: Brew Your Mind Stereo Vision, 8%, Hungary
  • Appearance: Medium golden, clear. Nice off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, grapefruit. Lots of hops.
  • Taste: Lots of hops, pine. Some fruits. Strong, lingering bitterness.
  • Bought: Billie's Bier Kafétaria (Antwerp), 100ml tap, €4.00
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 21/10-2024

Caleya Body Snatchers

New brewery, new Spanish region, Asturias (10/19):
  • Name: Caleya Body Snatchers, 6.6%, Spain
  • Appearance: Light orange golden, hazy. Decent white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, good hops.
  • Taste: Good hops, decent tropical fruits. Nice bitterness. Pretty good.
  • Bought: Billie's Bier Kafétaria (Antwerp), 100ml tap, €4.00
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 21/10-2024

Keesmann Bamberger Herren Pils

New brewery:
  • Name: Keesmann Bamberger Herren Pils, 4.8%, Germany
  • Appearance: Pale golden, small white head.
  • Aroma: Very pale malt, light hops.
  • Taste: Pale malt, light hops. Crisp.
  • Bought: Billie's Bier Kafétaria (Antwerp), 100ml tap, €4.00
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 21/10-2024

Sunday, 20 October 2024

Heerlijk Helles Lagerbier

New brewery:
  • Name: Heerlijk Helles Lagerbier, 4.8%, Germany
  • Appearance: Medium to dark golden, clear. Small white head.
  • Aroma: Pale malt, light hops. Honey.
  • Taste: Pale malt, light hops. Light fruits. Some honey sweetness. Ok.
  • Bought: Upper Glass (Mannheim), 330 ml, €3.69
  • Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 20/10-2024, BB: 31/5-2025

Saturday, 19 October 2024

Schwarze Rose Santa Muerte

New brewery:
  • Name: Schwarze Rose Santa Muerte, 10%, Germany
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Small, tan head.
  • Aroma: Cocoa, vanilla, dark malt.
  • Taste: Dark malt, mildly roasted. Lots of vanilla, cocoa. Sweet. Pretty good.
  • Bought: Brauquadrat (Mannheim), 100 ml tap, €3.50
  • Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
  • Info: 19/10-2024

Brauquadrat Cowboy Candy

  • Name: Brauquadrat Cowboy Candy, 6.8%, Germany
  • Appearance: Pale golden, slight haze. Decent white head.
  • Aroma: Exotic fruits, good hops.
  • Taste: Nice juicy hops, decent fruits. Grapefruit. Low bitterness.
  • Bought: Brauquadrat (Mannheim), 100 ml tap, €3.50
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 19/10-2024

Brauquadrat R6 (2024)

  • Name: Brauquadrat R6 (2024), 6.4%, Germany
  • Appearance: Pale golden, clear. Small white head.
  • Aroma: Lots of fruits, clean hops.
  • Taste: Good hops, lots of fruits. Exotic fruits. Low, lingering bitterness.
  • Bought: Brauquadrat (Mannheim), 100 ml tap, €3.50
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 19/10-2024

Brauquadrat Rhein-Neckar Pils

New brewery:
  • Name: Brauquadrat Rhein-Neckar Pils, 4.8%, Germany
  • Appearance: Pale golden, clear. Small off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light hops, floral. Grass.
  • Taste: Light hops, floral, grass. Crisp. Good balance.
  • Bought: Brauquadrat (Mannheim), 100 ml tap, €3.50
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 19/10-2024

Friday, 18 October 2024

la Spirale Sagittarius A*

  • Name: la Spirale Sagittarius A*, 4.5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Quite dark brown, seems clear. Small, dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted. Dark chocolate.
  • Taste: Dark malt, lightly roasted. Some dark chocolate. Nice and smooth.
  • Bought: Mini-Marché Delémont, 330 ml, CHF 3.90
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 18/10-2024, BB: 31/7-2026

Friday, 11 October 2024

Zeer ZIPA

New CH/Bern brewery:
  • Name: Zeer ZIPA, 0.3%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Pale golden, crystal clear. Quite big, frothy head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, grains.
  • Taste: Light fruits, slight grains. Little to no bitterness. Dry.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Luzern), 330 ml, CHF 4.50
  • Score: 2.6 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
  • Info: 11/10-2024, BB: 5/4-2025

Brewgooder New England IPA

New brewery:
  • Name: Brewgooder New England IPA, 4.1%, Scotland 
  • Appearance: Pale yellow golden, slight haze. Small, off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, exotic fruits. Slight hops.
  • Taste: Light fruits, some grapefruit. Slight hops, low bitterness.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml can, CHF 4.60
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 11/10-2024, BB: 31/12-2025

Saturday, 5 October 2024

Townsite Century Grove - Coffee Porter

New brewery:
  • Name: Townsite Century Grove - Coffee Porter, 5.6%, Canada
  • Appearance: Brewed 11/10-2023. Dark brown, seems clear. Decent, dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted. Coffee.
  • Taste: Dark malt, good amount of coffee. Roasted. Some dark chocolate. Good.
  • Bought: Gift from JC - thanks!, 473 ml can
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 5/10-2024, BB: ??/??-????

FüBi Houzer-Kätti

  • Name: FüBi Houzer-Kätti, 5.2%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Yellow golden, clear. Tiny, white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, citrus. Palest malt. Slight cereal.
  • Taste: Lemon, light fruits. Yeast, barn. Unbalanced.
  • Bought: Brewery, 330 ml, CHF 3.67
  • Score: 2.4 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 10/20)
  • Info: 5/10-2024, BB: 31/3-2025

Friday, 4 October 2024

Napf Napfgold Amber

  • Name: Napf Napfgold Amber, 5.2%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Dark golden to light amber, clear. Huge creamy white head.
  • Aroma: Pale malt, toasted, bread.
  • Taste: Medium malt, some light caramel. Bread, slightly toasted.
  • Bought: Coop (Bern Marktgasse), 330 ml, CHF 2.60
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 4/10-2024, BB: 25/2-2025

FüBi Märzen

  • Name: FüBi Märzen, 4.6%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Medium orange to light brown. Murky. Small, off-white head.
  • Aroma: Pale malt, lemon notes.
  • Taste: Pale malt, some acidity. Off notes. Shame.
  • Bought: Brewery, 330 ml, CHF 3.67
  • Score: 2.4 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 10/20)
  • Info: 4/10-2024, BB: 31/12-2024

Saturday, 28 September 2024

Napf Napfgold

New CH/Bern brewery, Skype tasting with Nordcore:
  • Name: Napf Napfgold, 5.0%, Switzerland 
  • Appearance: Yellow golden, clear. Small, white head.
  • Aroma: Bit of hops, pale malt. Light fruits, grains.
  • Taste: Shy hops, pale malt. Some grains.
  • 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: 28/9-2024, BB: 25/2-2025

Duvel Tripel Hop Citra

Skype tasting with Nordcore:
  • Name: Duvel Tripel Hop Citra, 9.5%, Belgium
  • Appearance: Light orange, clear. Big, frothy white head.
  • Aroma: Good hops, citrus. Belgian yeast.
  • Taste: More citrus and hops. Belgian yeast. Pretty good.
  • Bought: amstein.ch, 330 ml, CHF 3.24
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 28/9-2024, BB: 28/2-2023

Friday, 27 September 2024

FüBi Hai-Pa

Switzerland rating #1500:
  • Name: FüBi Hai-Pa, 4.5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Medium brown, clear. Small to medium off-white head.
  • Aroma: Hops, a bit of pine. Quite a bit of medium malt.
  • Taste: Hops, pine, some medium malt. Earthy. Lacks a bit of balance.
  • Bought: Brewery, 330 ml, CHF 3.67
  • Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
  • Info: 27/9-2024, BB: 31/12-2024

Wednesday, 25 September 2024

vandeStreek Blackbock

  • Name: vandeStreek Blackbock, 6%, Netherlands
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, lightly roasted. Slight dark chocolate.
  • Taste: Roasted, dark malt, some dark chocolate. Some brown sugar sweetness.
  • Bought: Les Trentenaires (Fribourg), 330 ml can, CHF 8.50
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 25/9-2024, BB: ??/??-????

Saturday, 21 September 2024

Ueli Offbeat - Jazz Bier

  • Name: Ueli Offbeat - Jazz Bier, 5.0%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Pale yellow golden, clear. Small, white head.
  • Aroma: Palest malt, light hops. Floral.
  • Taste: Pale malt, light honey sweetness. A bit of hops. Decent.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Basel), 330 ml, CHF 4.30
  • Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 21/9-2024, BB: 13/11-2024

Friday, 20 September 2024

Luzerner Bier Märzen

  • Name: Luzerner Bier Märzen, 5.3%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Dark orange to light brown, clear. Small off-white head.
  • Aroma: Medium malt, toasted, light caramel.
  • Taste: Medium malt, toasted. Some light caramel sweetness and earthiness.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Luzern), 330 ml, CHF 3.80
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 20/9-2024, BB: 31/10-2024

Monday, 16 September 2024

Cidrerie du Vulcain Botsi de Glace

Perry - Ice / Fortified #1:
  • Name: Cidrerie du Vulcain Botsi de Glace, 11.8%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: 2017 vintage, very nice bottle. Light brown, clear. No head.
  • Aroma: Sweet medium fruits, ripe fruits, pears, honey sweetness. Vinous.
  • Taste: Medium fruits, pears, light brown sugar. Light caramel. Vinous. Very smooth.
  • Bought: Au Bon Moment, 350 ml, CHF 31.90
  • Score: 4.0 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 16/20)
  • Info: 16/9-2024, BB: 31/12-2037

Sunday, 15 September 2024

la Filature Station 14

  • Name: la Filature Station 14, 4.2%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Brown to amber, hazy. Decent, fizzy off-white head.
  • Aroma: Toasted, medium malt. A bit of red fruits.
  • Taste: Medium malt, slightly toasted. Some red fruits. Pretty good.
  • Bought: Mini-Marché Delémont, 330 ml, CHF 4.00
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 15/9-2024, BB: 14/12-2024

Saturday, 14 September 2024

Fuerst Wiacek / Muted Horn Chances for Permanence

  • Name: Fuerst Wiacek / Muted Horn Chances for Permanence, 5.8%, Germany
  • Appearance: Dark brown, near black. Small tan head.
  • Aroma: Vanilla, medium malt, some dark chocolate. Slight dark fruits.
  • Taste: Vanilla, slightly tart dark fruits, medium malt, lightly roasted. Passable.
  • Bought: Bierrevier, 100 ml tap, CHF 3.25
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 14/9-2024

Buxton Gatekeeper

  • Name: Buxton Gatekeeper, 4.1%, England
  • Appearance: Dark brown, near black. Decent, creamy tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, roasted, some dark chocolate?
  • Taste: Dark malt, quite heavily roasted. Leather. Punchy for a 4.1%. Very good.
  • Bought: Bierrevier, 100 ml tap, CHF 3.25
  • Score: 3.8 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
  • Info: 14/9-2024

Buxton King Slayer

  • Name: Buxton King Slayer, 8%, England
  • Appearance: Orange golden, hazy. Big, white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, tropical fruits.
  • Taste: Tropical fruits, laidback hops. Low bitterness, sweet notes. Smooth.
  • 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: 14/9-2024

Ayinger Weizenbock

  • Name: Ayinger Weizenbock, 7.1%, Germany
  • Appearance: Light golden, mostly clear. Decent, creamy off-white head.
  • Aroma: Banana, wheat, spices.
  • Taste: Good wheat, banana, spices. Some sweetness. Very good.
  • Bought: Bierrevier, 100 ml tap, CHF 3.25
  • Score: 3.8 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
  • Info: 14/9-2024

LHG Brewpub West Coast Pale

New brewery:
  • Name: LHG Brewpub West Coast Pale, 4.8%, England
  • Appearance: Deep dark golden, clear. Small off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, good hops.
  • Taste: Medium fruits, pale malt, light hops. Low, lingering bitterness.
  • Bought: Bierrevier, 100 ml tap, CHF 3.25
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 14/9-2024

Chopfab LIMITED Elderflower Honey Ale

  • Name: Chopfab LIMITED Elderflower Honey Ale, 4.3%, Switzerland 
  • Appearance: Pale orange golden, some haze. Small, white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, elderflower, honey.
  • Taste: Good light fruits, elderflower. Honey, light bitterness. Smooth.
  • Bought: Bierrevier, 100 ml tap, CHF 3.25
  • Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 14/9-2024

Friday, 13 September 2024

Egger Small Batch No 18 - Chestnut Amber

  • Name: Egger Small Batch No 18 - Chestnut Amber, 4.8%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Medium brown towards amber. Clear. Decent, off-white head.
  • Aroma: Medium malt, chestnut. Some earthiness.
  • Taste: Medium malt, chestnut. Earthy. Some caramel notes.
  • Bought: Coop (Bern Marktgasse), 330 ml, CHF 1.80
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 13/9-2024, BB: 8/9-2024

Saturday, 7 September 2024

Selvatici.ch Riccio

  • Name: Selvatici.ch Riccio, 7.5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Pale golden, slight haze. Small, fizzy white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, sweet light malt. Some Belgian yeast.
  • Taste: Light to medium fruits, some sweetness. Belgian yeast. Floral. Well-balanced.
  • Bought: Swiss Italian Advent Calendar, 330 ml, CHF 4.17
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 7/9-2024, BB: 17/9-2024

Friday, 6 September 2024

Selvatici.ch Mr. Rabbit

  • Name: Selvatici.ch Mr. Rabbit, 5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Yellow golden, quite hazy. Very big, white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, wheat, metallic.
  • Taste: Wheat, light fruits, some yeast. Fizzy mouthfeel.
  • Bought: Swiss Italian Advent Calendar, 330 ml, CHF 4.17
  • Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 6/9-2024, BB: 17/9-2024

Saturday, 31 August 2024

Brauwerkstatt Kriens Mons Pur

  • Name: Brauwerkstatt Kriens Mons Pur, 5.2%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Light to medium golden, clear. Huge, frothy white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, decent hops.
  • Taste: Light fruits, laidback hops. Low, lingering bitterness.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Luzern), 330 ml, CHF 5.20
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 31/8-2024, BB: 18/9-2024

Friday, 30 August 2024

Brauwerkstatt Kriens Mons Gold

New CH/Luzern brewery:
  • Name: Brauwerkstatt Kriens Mons Gold, 5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Medium golden, clear. Small off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, floral. Palest malt, faint hops.
  • Taste: Very pale malt, faint hops. Floral, light fruits. Decent.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Luzern), 330 ml, CHF 5.20
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 30/8-2024, BB: 18/9-2024

Saturday, 24 August 2024

Là Haut sur la Montagne Armailli

  • Name: Là Haut sur la Montagne Armailli, 5.5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Pale yellow golden, clear. Big, frothy white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, spices, wheat.
  • Taste: Light fruits, wheat. Banana and some spices. Nice.
  • Bought: Au Bon Moment, 330 ml, CHF 5.00
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 24/8-2024, BB: 30/9-2024

Friday, 23 August 2024

FüBi Bock

New CH/Fribourg brewery:
  • Name: FüBi Bock, 6.0%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Deep, dark brown. Clear. Small, light tan head.
  • Aroma: Malt, earthy, light caramel.
  • Taste: Medium malt, earthy. Some caramel sweetness. Dusty. Lacks balance.
  • Bought: Brewery, 330 ml, CHF 3.67
  • Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
  • Info: 23/8-2024, BB: 31/8-2024

Saturday, 17 August 2024

Quantique Ein Stein

  • Name: Quantique Ein Stein, 5.4%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Dark orange, some haze. Sediments at the bottom of the bottle. Small to medium off-white head.
  • Aroma: Ripe fruit, pale malt, almost no hops.
  • Taste: Pale malt, earthy. Ripe fruits. Very low hops. Little bitterness.
  • Bought: Au Bon Moment, 330 ml, CHF 4.90
  • Score: 2.6 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
  • Info: 17/8-2024, BB: 22/11-2024

Friday, 16 August 2024

Là Haut sur la Montagne Fribourgeoise

  • Name: Là Haut sur la Montagne Fribourgeoise, 4.8%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Dark orange golden, hazy. Decent off-white head.
  • Aroma: Malt, earthy, vin cuit. Caramel?
  • Taste: Medium malt, earthy, some vin cuit. Low hops. Caramel sweetness.
  • Bought: Au Bon Moment, 330 ml, CHF 5.00
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 16/8-2024, BB: 30/9-2024

Wednesday, 14 August 2024

Ölbryggeriet Mullsjö Lager

New brewery, final Swedish region, Jönköping (21/21):
  • Name: Ölbryggeriet Mullsjö Lager, 5.9%, Sweden
  • Appearance: Light to medium golden. Mostly clear. Small, fizzy off-white head.
  • Aroma: Ripe fruits, some sweet malt and shy hops.
  • Taste: Sweet malt, some light hops. A bit of fruits. Floral towards perfume.
  • Bought: Trade with robline - thanks!, 330 ml
  • Score: 2.3 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 9/20)
  • Info: 14/8-2024, BB: 28/2-2025

Clos Normand Brut Cider

New cidery, final French region, Normandy (13/13):
  • Name: Clos Normand Brut Cider, 4.0%, France
  • Appearance: Medium to dark golden, clear. Tiny fizzy head.
  • Aroma: Apples, wood, honey?
  • Taste: Decent amount of apples, slight wood. Above average sweetness. Sessionable, though.
  • Bought: Halle aux Boissons (Granges-Paccots), 750 ml, CHF 6.45
  • Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 14/8-2024, BB: 6/4-2025

Tuesday, 13 August 2024

Kustens Frej

New brewery, new Swedish region, Västernorrland (20/21):
  • Name: Kustens Frej, 5.2%, Sweden
  • Appearance: Pale golden, slight haze. Small, off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, some very pale malt and some hops.
  • Taste: Pale malt, slight hops and fruit. Slight tartness. Not great.
  • Bought: Trade with robline - thanks!, 330 ml
  • Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
  • Info: 13/8-2024, BB: 3/1-2025

Triumvirat Tenebris

  • Name: Triumvirat Tenebris, 6.9%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Dark brown to light brown, some haze. Quite big, off-white head.
  • Aroma: Dark fruits, prunes. Light caramel. Pale malt.
  • Taste: Medium fruits, light caramel. Some pale malt. Decent.
  • Bought: Landi (Avenches), 330 ml, CHF 4.65
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 13/8-2024, BB: 10/10-2024

Monday, 12 August 2024

La Campeuse Van Life

  • Name: La Campeuse Van Life, 4.8%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Orange golden, slight haze. Small off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, grapefruit. Some hops, some honey. Floral.
  • Taste: Light fruits, grapefruit. Some hops. Nice sweetness.
  • Bought: Au Bon Moment, 300 ml, CHF 5.00
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 12/8-2024, BB: 24/10-2024

Saturday, 10 August 2024

Birra Flea Ma. Ma IPA

  • Name: Birra Flea Ma. Ma IPA, 5.9%, Italy
  • Appearance: Light to medium golden, mostly clear. Quite big, white head.
  • Aroma: Ok hops, pale malt. A bit of fruits.
  • Taste: Light fruits, ok amount of hops. Pale malt. Light low bitterness.
  • Bought: Famila Superstore (Jesolo), 500 ml, €2.85
  • Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 10/8-2024, BB: 24/6-2026

le Pot des Cieux Abbaye de Raymond Berger

  • Name: le Pot des Cieux Abbaye de Raymond Berger, 6.7%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Orange golden, clear. Huge, frothy white head.
  • Aroma: Tart fruits, barn, yeast.
  • Taste: Light tart fruits, some yeast. Off flavours. Barn. Another miss from this brewery.
  • Bought: Brewery, 330 ml, CHF 6.60
  • Score: 2.4 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 10/20)
  • Info: 10/8-2024, BB: 31/12-2024

Friday, 9 August 2024

Là Haut sur la Montagne Re-Cup

Fribourg rating #250:
  • Name: Là Haut sur la Montagne Re-Cup, 4.8%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Pale yellow, some haze. Small, white head.
  • Aroma: Light to medium fruits, some spices. Passion fruits.
  • Taste: Tropical fruits, passion fruit, quite tart. Some yeast. Lacks balance.
  • Bought: Au Bon Moment, 330 ml, CHF 5.70
  • Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
  • Info: 9/8-2024, BB: 30/11-2024

Saturday, 3 August 2024

Baladin Lune Riserva Teo Musso 2016

  • Name: Baladin Lune Riserva Teo Musso 2016, 13%, Italy
  • Appearance: Light orange, clear. Basically no head.
  • Aroma: Ripe fruits, honey.
  • Taste: Ripe fruits, alcohol. Slight wood. A bit thin, actually.
  • Bought: Open Baladin Torino, 100 ml, €7.00
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 3/8-2024

Wild Raccoon Gentle Crime

New brewery:
  • Name: Wild Raccoon Gentle Crime, 4.1%, Italy
  • Appearance: Light to medium brown, mostly clear. Small, off-white head.
  • Aroma: Pale malt, light caramel.
  • Taste: Sweet malt, earthy. Light hops. Good balance.
  • Bought: Open Baladin Torino, 330 ml, €5.50
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 3/8-2024

Ritual LAB / Moersleutel Four Brothers

New brewery:
  • Name: Ritual LAB / Moersleutel Four Brothers, 7%, Italy
  • Appearance: Dark brown, dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, lightly roasted.
  • Taste: Dark malt, lightly roasted. Some light coffee.
  • Bought: Open Baladin Torino, 330 ml, €6.00
  • Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
  • Info: 3/8-2024

Friday, 2 August 2024

Mastri Birrai Umbri Cotta 40

  • Name: Mastri Birrai Umbri Cotta 40, 5%, Italy
  • Appearance: Orange golden, mostly clear. Good amount of white head.
  • Aroma: Pale malt, hops. Light fruits.
  • Taste: Decent hops, some pale malt. A bit of light fruits. Crisp.
  • Bought: Famila Superstore (Jesolo), 500 ml, €2.89
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 2/8-2024, BB: 22/4-2025

Thursday, 1 August 2024

Mastri Birrai Umbri IPA

  • Name: Mastri Birrai Umbri IPA, 6.5%, Italy
  • Appearance: Dark orange, mostly clear. Good, white head.
  • Aroma: Light to medium fruits, good amount of hops.
  • Taste: Light fruits, good hops. Some resins. Decent, medium bitterness.
  • Bought: Famila Superstore (Jesolo), 500 ml, €3.10
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 1/8-2024, BB: 28/9-2025

Peroni Gran Riserva Rossa

  • Name: Peroni Gran Riserva Rossa, 5.2%, Italy
  • Appearance: Dark golden to amber, clear. Small, off-white head.
  • Aroma: Medium malt, fruits, some light caramel.
  • Taste: Medium malt, red fruits, some caramel sweetness.
  • Bought: Famila Superstore (Jesolo), 500 ml, €1.42
  • Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 1/8-2024, BB: 31/8-2025

Wednesday, 31 July 2024

Pedavena Birra Dolomiti Speciale

  • Name: Pedavena Birra Dolomiti Speciale, 5.9%, Italy
  • Appearance: Dark golden, clear. Small, white head.
  • Aroma: Pale malt, some sweetness. Grains.
  • Taste: Pale malt, slight hops. Some sweetness. Slight grains. Very standard lager.
  • Bought: Famila Superstore (Jesolo), 500 ml, €1.60
  • Score: 2.6 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
  • Info: 31/7-2024, BB: 31/8-2025

Tuesday, 30 July 2024

Birra Flea Le Vie Del Luppolo IPA

  • Name: Birra Flea Le Vie Del Luppolo IPA, 5.9%, Italy
  • Appearance: Orange dark golden. Slight haze. Decent, white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, some hops. Floral.
  • Taste: Light fruits, grapefruit. Decent hops. Floral. Good bitterness.
  • Bought: Famila Superstore (Jesolo), 330 ml, €1.79
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 30/7-2024, BB: 24/6-2026

Toccalmatto Dr. Caligari

  • Name: Toccalmatto Dr. Caligari, 6.3%, Italy
  • Appearance: Pink to red colour, clear. Small, fizzy white head.
  • Aroma: Tart raspberry, earthy.
  • Taste: Tart raspberry. Earthy, then more tart raspberry. Dry end.
  • Bought: Atto Primo (Fidenza), 330 ml, €4.90
  • Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
  • Info: 30/7-2024, BB: 28/2-2025

Mastri Birrai Umbri Cotta 68

  • Name: Mastri Birrai Umbri Cotta 68, 7.5%, Italy
  • Appearance: Medium orange golden, decent white head.
  • Aroma: Pale malt, good fruits.
  • Taste: Medium malt, good fruits. Some light caramel sweetness.
  • Bought: Famila Superstore (Jesolo), 500 ml, CHF €3.10
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 30/7-2024, BB: 17/8-2025

Monday, 29 July 2024

O'Hara's Stormburst IPA

  • Name: O'Hara's Stormburst IPA, 7.2%, Ireland
  • Appearance: Light orange golden, hazy. Small, white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, citrus. Good amount of hops.
  • Taste: Light fruits, citrus, grapefruit. Lots of hops. Good, strong lingering bitterness.
  • Bought: Famila Superstore (Jesolo), 330 ml can, €2.55
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 29/7-2024, BB: 28/3-2025

28 Triple

  • Name: 28 Triple, 9%, Belgium
  • Appearance: Dark golden, clear. Small, white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, citrus. Some alcohol.
  • Taste: Fruits, some bitterness. Belgian yeast. Some alcohol. Not great.
  • Bought: Atto Primo (Fidenza), 330 ml, €3.20
  • Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
  • Info: 29/7-2024, BB: 30/6-2025

Raffo

  • Name: Raffo, 4.7%, Italy
  • Appearance: Pale golden, clear. Small, short-lived white head.
  • Aroma: Faint malt, faint hops. Some cereal.
  • Taste: Pale malt, shy hops. Some cereal. Standard pale lager, but was quite refreshing.
  • Bought: Italian service station, 330 ml, €?.??
  • Score: 2.6 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
  • Info: 29/7-2024, BB: 31/8-2025

Sunday, 28 July 2024

Toccalmatto Maciste Heroic Double IPA

  • Name: Toccalmatto Maciste Heroic Double IPA, 8.5%, Italy
  • Appearance: Orange dark golden, clear. Small off-white head.
  • Aroma: Medium fruits, good hops.
  • Taste: Good amount of hops, light fruits. Pine. Nice, lingering bitterness.
  • Bought: Atto Primo (Fidenza), 330 ml, €3.90
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 28/7-2024, BB: 30/1-2026

Saturday, 27 July 2024

Toccalmatto Renard Roux

  • Name: Toccalmatto Renard Roux, 7%, Italy
  • Appearance: Medium brown to amber. Mostly clear. Small off-white head.
  • Aroma: Medium malt, toasted, light caramel?
  • Taste: Malt, toasted, red fruits? Light caramel sweetness.
  • Bought: Atto Primo (Fidenza), 250 ml tap, €4.00
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 27/7-2024

Friday, 26 July 2024

Reib Bier Lumberjack

New CH/Luzern brewery:
  • Name: Reib Bier Lumberjack, 9.8%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Dark brown, seems clear. Decent tan head.
  • Aroma: Medium malt, dark fruits. Dates? Some caramel.
  • Taste: Medium malt, some dark fruits. Slightly burnt bitterness, light caramel.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Luzern), 330 ml, CHF 7.80
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 26/7-2024, BB: 18/3-2027