AzBeer: 2024

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

Saturday, 20 July 2024

Cvikov Sváteční 13°

Name: Cvikov Sváteční 13°, 5.6%, Czech Republic
Appearance: Light amber, mostly clear. Decent, off-white head.
Aroma: Earthy, pale malt. Very light caramel.
Taste: Pale malt, earthy. Some light fruits, a bit of caramel. Just ok.
Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml, CHF 3.83
Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 20/7-2024, BB: 26/8-2024

Triumvirat L'Aventicum

Name: Triumvirat L'Aventicum, 5.5%, Switzerland
Appearance: Orange golden, clear. Small white head.
Aroma: Fruits, apricots. Slight grains and pale malt.
Taste: Pale malt, hint of hops. Some medium fruits and grains.
Bought: Landi (Avenches), 330 ml, CHF 4.65
Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
Info: 20/7-2024, BB: 20/12-2024

Friday, 19 July 2024

Cvikov Klíč 12°

Name: Cvikov Klíč 12°, 4.8%, Czech Republic
Appearance: Dark golden to light brown. Clear. Big, off-white head.
Aroma: Pale malt, earthy. Some light caramel.
Taste: Pale malt, some light caramel sweetness, earthy.
Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml, CHF 3.83
Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
Info: 19/7-2024, BB: 30/8-2024

Saturday, 13 July 2024

Sottobisio M’Stream Harvest Edition

Name: Sottobisio M’Stream Harvest Edition, 4.7%, Switzerland
Appearance: Pale golden, slight haze. Decent, white head.
Aroma: Clean hops, light fruits. Hay?
Taste: Clean hops, pale malt. Grass. Some fruits. Good balance.
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: 13/7-2024, BB: 30/4-2025

Friday, 12 July 2024

Jädraås En Jädra Bärs!

New brewery, new Swedish region, Gävleborg (19/21):

Name: Jädraås En Jädra Bärs!, 5.2%, Sweden
Appearance: Light brown, clear. Small off-white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, some tartness. Pale malt. Grains.
Taste: Pale malt, tart fruits. Grains. Not great.
Bought: Trade with robline - thanks!, 330 ml
Score: 2.6 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
Info: 12/7-2024, BB: 24/10-2024

Tuesday, 9 July 2024

PD Beer la Molesta Berliner Weiss alle Albicocche

Name: PD Beer la Molesta Berliner Weiss alle Albicocche, 4.4%, Switzerland
Appearance: Pale golden, slight haze. Tiny head.
Aroma: Lemon, light fruits. Tartness.
Taste: Light fruits, lemon notes. A bit of apricot. Tartness.
Bought: Swiss Italian Advent Calendar, 330 ml, CHF 4.17
Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
Info: 9/7-2024, BB: 24/9-2024

Weltu Guriner

New CH/Ticino brewery, rating #4600:

Name: Weltu Guriner, 5.3%, Switzerland
Appearance: Medium brown towards amber, clear. Small off-white head.
Aroma: Malt, ripe red fruits. Light caramel.
Taste: Malt, overripe fruits. Some light caramel sweetness.
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: 9/7-2024, BB: 6/10-2024

La Nébuleuse Estafette

Name: La Nébuleuse Estafette, 7.0%, Switzerland
Appearance: Light golden, clear. Small, white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, Belgian yeast.
Taste: Light fruits, Belgian yeast. Some flowers. Slight bitterness. Good balance.
Bought: Coop (Villars-sur-Glane), 330 ml, CHF ?.??
Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
Info: 9/7-2024, BB: 28/2-2025

Terza Rima L'Ambrata

Name: Terza Rima L'Ambrata, 6.5%, Italy
Appearance: Orange to amber, slight haze. Small to medium light tan head.
Aroma: Medium fruits, some malt. A bit of light caramel.
Taste: Medium fruits, slightly ripe fruits. Caramel sweetness.
Bought: Courtesy of ØSM - thanks!, 500 ml
Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
Info: 9/7-2024, BB: 30/6-2025

Feldschlösschen Dunkel (Brune)

Name: Feldschlösschen Dunkel (Brune), 5.5%, Switzerland
Appearance: Dark brown, clear. Small, light tan head.
Aroma: Medium malt, bread and sweetness.
Taste: Medium malt, nutty, some sweetness. Bread.
Bought: Coop (Villars-sur-Glane), 500 ml can, CHF ?.??
Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
Info: 9/7-2024, BB: 16/2-2025

Rud Bir Specialina

Name: Rud Bir Specialina, 5%, Switzerland
Appearance: Light orange, very hazy. Small, off-white head.
Aroma: Light to medium fruits, light hops. Pale malt.
Taste: Medium fruits, light hops. Palest malt. Low bitterness.
Bought: Swiss Italian Advent Calendar, 330 ml, CHF 4.17
Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 9/7-2024, BB: 7/12-2024

Monday, 8 July 2024

Triumvirat Caesar

Name: Triumvirat Caesar, 6.1%, Switzerland
Appearance: Medium amber, hazy. Decent, white head.
Aroma: Good hops, pine. Some malt.
Taste: Good amount of hops, pine. Malt. Good amount of bitterness.
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: 8/7-2024, BB: 10/10-2024

Bartis Grattachù

Name: Bartis Grattachù, 3.5%, Switzerland
Appearance: Pale yellow, tiny white head. Fizzy.
Aroma: Lemon, light tart fruits. Some flowers.
Taste: Light tart fruits, lemon notes. Flowers.
Bought: Halle aux Boissons (Granges-Paccots), 330 ml, CHF 4.50
Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
Info: 8/7-2024, BB: 31/12-2025

La Nébuleuse Double Oat DIPA

Name: La Nébuleuse Double Oat DIPA, 8.0%, Switzerland
Appearance: Orange dark golden, mostly clear.
Aroma: Medium fruits, medium malt. Slight hops.
Taste: Light fruits, grapefruit. Decent hops, some malt. Low bitterness. Smooth.
Bought: Coop (Villars-sur-Glane), 330 ml, CHF ?.??
Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
Info: 8/7-2024, BB: 31/3-2025

Sunday, 7 July 2024

Là Haut sur la Montagne Poya

Name: Là Haut sur la Montagne Poya, 5%, Switzerland
Appearance: Dark golden, clear. Small, white head.
Aroma: Pale malt, faint hops. Bread.
Taste: Medium malt, grains. Some hops. Very low bitterness. Not really an IPA.
Bought: Au Bon Moment, 330 ml, CHF 5.00
Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
Info: 7/7-2024, BB: 30/9-2024

Terza Rima La Bionda

Name: Terza Rima La Bionda, 5%, Italy
Appearance: Dark yellow golden, hazy. Decent, white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, apricot. Belgian yeast.
Taste: Light fruits, Belgian yeast. Some light hops. Dry end.
Bought: Courtesy of ØSM - thanks!, 500 ml
Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
Info: 7/7-2024, BB: 30/7-2024

Vocation May Contain Sixpence

Name: Vocation May Contain Sixpence, 12.5%, England
Appearance: Very dark brown, near black.
Aroma: Malt, dark fruits. Sweet.
Taste: Medium malt, dark fruits, Christmas cake, a bit of barrel. Dark malt.
Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 440 ml can, CHF 7.00
Score: 3.8 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
Info: 7/7-2024, BB: 31/12-2025

Saturday, 6 July 2024

Triumvirat Inextremis

New CH/Vaud brewery:

Name: Triumvirat Inextremis, 6.7%, Switzerland
Appearance: Deep golden, clear. Decent, white head.
Aroma: Fruits, slight chemical notes. Floral.
Taste: Light fruits, some yeast and flowers.
Bought: Landi (Avenches), 330 ml, CHF 4.65
Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 6/7-2024, BB: 28/2-2025

Tempel Crispy Lager

New brewery, new Swedish region, Uppsala (18/21):

Name: Tempel Crispy Lager, 5.0%, Sweden
Appearance: Yellow golden, clear. Very small off-white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, slightly rotten. Some pale malt and light hops.
Taste: Medium fruits, pale malt. Faint hops.
Bought: Trade with robline - thanks!, 330 ml
Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
Info: 6/7-2024, BB: 20/11-2024

Kvarnagårdens Redig Pilsner

New brewery, new Swedish region, Kronoberg (17/21):

Name: Kvarnagårdens Redig Pilsner, 5.0%, Sweden
Appearance: Dark golden, clear. Small, off-white head.
Aroma: Malt, hops, earthy.
Taste: Good malt, shy hops. Earthy. Low bitterness.
Bought: Trade with robline - thanks!, 330 ml can
Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
Info: 6/7-2024, BB: 18/2-2025

Thursday, 4 July 2024

Bartis Xamstag

Name: Bartis Xamstag, 4.5%, Switzerland
Appearance: Pale golden, clear. Small to medium, white head.
Aroma: Shy hops, palest malt, grains.
Taste: Very pale malt, some hops. Grains and cardboard.
Bought: Halle aux Boissons (Granges-Paccots), 330 ml, CHF 3.90
Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
Info: 4/7-2024, BB: 31/1-2025

Saturday, 29 June 2024

Rigamonti / Morobbiotta Birra Mater Belgian Strong Ale

Name: Rigamonti / Morobbiotta Birra Mater Belgian Strong Ale, 8.2%, Switzerland
Appearance: Light orange golden, hazy to murky. Decent, fizzy white head.
Aroma: Belgian yeast, light fruits.
Taste: Light fruits, some sweetness. Belgian yeast, dry end. Slight alcohol.
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: 29/6-2024, BB: 7/9-2024

Friday, 28 June 2024

Brygghus 19 Galactic Boss

New brewery, new Swedish region, Blekinge (16/21):

Name: Brygghus 19 Galactic Boss, 10.0%, Sweden
Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Small, dark tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, dark chocolate. Roasted, some dark fruits.
Taste: Dark malt, some dark chocolate. Lightly roasted, some dark fruits. Some alcohol. Nice.
Bought: Trade with robline - thanks!, 473 ml can
Score: 3.8 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
Info: 28/6-2024, BB: ??/??-????

Saturday, 22 June 2024

Cvikov Luž 10°

New brewery, new Czech region, Liberec Region (11/14):

Name: Cvikov Luž 10°, 4.2%, Czech Republic
Appearance: Pale golden, clear. Decent, fizzy off-white head.
Aroma: Light hops, pale malt. Cereal.
Taste: Pale malt, light hops. Some grains. Crisp.
Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml, CHF 3.83
Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 22/6-2024, BB: 27/8-2024

Friday, 21 June 2024

BÜR Lööli Weizenbock

Name: BÜR Lööli Weizenbock, 5.9%, Switzerland
Appearance: Yellow golden, clear. Fizzy short-lived head.
Aroma: Wheat. Ripe, medium fruits. Sweet notes.
Taste: Medium fruits, ripe fruits. Some wheat, banana. Some sweetness. On the thin side.
Bought: Coop (Bern Marktgasse), 330 ml, CHF 3.10
Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 21/6-2024, BB: 28/8-2024

Friday, 14 June 2024

Tigoum / Lion Couchant Märzen

Name: Tigoum / Lion Couchant Märzen, 4.8%, Switzerland
Appearance: Light brown, clear. Fizzy. Good size white head.
Aroma: Pale malt, bread notes. Some yeast and spices.
Taste: Pale malt, some caramel. A bit of bread and spices.
Bought: Au Bon Moment, 330 ml, CHF 4.60
Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 14/6-2024, BB: 31/7-2024

Saturday, 8 June 2024

Rud Bir L’Agricola Parco del Piano

Name: Rud Bir L’Agricola Parco del Piano, 4.5%, Switzerland
Appearance: Pale yellow golden, clear. Small to medium white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, floral. Some hops and pale malt.
Taste: Clean hops, pale malt. Fruits and floral. Nice.
Bought: Swiss Italian Advent Calendar, 330 ml, CHF 4.17
Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
Info: 8/6-2024, BB: 31/8-2024

Friday, 7 June 2024

Selvatici.ch Tasso

Name: Selvatici.ch Tasso, 5.5%, Switzerland
Appearance: Light golden, clear. Big, frothy white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, yeast. Floral.
Taste: Light fruits, some hops. Floral. A bit of yeast, low bitterness.
Bought: Swiss Italian Advent Calendar, 330 ml, CHF 4.17
Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 7/6-2024, BB: 27/8-2024

Saturday, 1 June 2024

Rud Bir Amber

Name: Rud Bir Amber, 5%, Switzerland
Appearance: Light brown to amber. Slight haze. Small, off-white head.
Aroma: Red fruits, pale malt. Earthy.
Taste: Light to medium fruits, pale malt. Earthy. Decent.
Bought: Swiss Italian Advent Calendar, 330 ml, CHF 4.17
Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 1/6-2024, BB: ??/??-????

le Pot des Cieux La Blonde

Name: le Pot des Cieux La Blonde, 5%, Switzerland
Appearance: Pale yellow golden, starting clear. Small, fizzy head.
Aroma: Light fruits, yeast, barn.
Taste: Light fruits, yeast, barn. Dry, slight sour notes.
Bought: Brewery, 330 ml, CHF 4.67
Score: 2.4 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 10/20)
Info: 1/6-2024, BB: 10/5-2024

le Pot des Cieux La Weizen

Name: le Pot des Cieux La Weizen, 5%, Switzerland
Appearance: Yellow golden, starting clear. Fizzy, off-white head.
Aroma: Yeast, wheat, barn. Light fruits.
Taste: Wheat, yeast, citrus. Slight barn and sourness. Not very good.
Bought: Brewery, 330 ml, CHF 4.67
Score: 2.4 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 10/20)
Info: 1/6-2024, BB: 24/6-2024

Friday, 31 May 2024

Brausyndikat / Freigeist / Drinks of the World Tage Wie Diese

Name: Brausyndikat / Freigeist / Drinks of the World Tage Wie Diese, 4.9%, Switzerland
Appearance: Pretty dark brown, clear. Nice, lasting light tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, some dark fruits. Bread.
Taste: Dark malt, lightly roasted. Some bread. Earthy. Dark fruits.
Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 7.10
Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
Info: 31/5-2024, BB: 15/11-2024

Selvatici.ch Volpe

Name: Selvatici.ch Volpe, 5.5%, Switzerland
Appearance: Medium brown, red hue. Slight haze. Small off-white head.
Aroma: Malt, grains, red fruits.
Taste: Medium malt, slightly toasted. Red fruits. Dusty.
Bought: Swiss Italian Advent Calendar, 330 ml, CHF 4.17
Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
Info: 31/5-2024, BB: 28/8-2024

Thursday, 30 May 2024

La Torascia Weizen

New CH/Ticino brewery:

Name: La Torascia Weizen, 5.3%, Switzerland
Appearance: Pale golden, mostly clear. Small to medium off-white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, wheat. Candy?
Taste: Wheat, light fruits. Some yeast. Slight sweetness in there.
Bought: Swiss Italian Advent Calendar, 330 ml, CHF 4.17
Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 30/5-2024, BB: 31/8-2024

Birra Bozz Session IPA

Name: Birra Bozz Session IPA, 4.5%, Switzerland
Appearance: Yellow golden, hazy. Huge, creamy white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, citrus and grapefruit? Some hops.
Taste: Light fruits, some grapefruit. Some hops. Low bitterness.
Bought: Swiss Italian Advent Calendar, 330 ml, CHF 4.17
Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 30/5-2024, BB: 15/9-2024

Wednesday, 29 May 2024

Rigamonti Birra Mater Nelson Pale Ale

New CH/Ticino brewery, Pale Ale - Australian / New Zealand #10:

Name: Rigamonti Birra Mater Nelson Pale Ale, 5%, Switzerland
Appearance: Medium to dark golden, hazy. Medium, white head.
Aroma: Lots of tropical fruits, light fruits. Good hops.
Taste: Light fruits, tropical fruits. Good hops. 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: 29/5-2024, BB: 6/10-2024

Freigeist / Ziegenhainer Doppelgänger

Name: Freigeist / Ziegenhainer Doppelgänger, 5%, Germany
Appearance: Pale yellow, slight haze. Fizzy, white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, lemon. Some light smoke.
Taste: Light fruits, some lemon. Faint smoke. Tart aftertaste. Refreshing.
Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 4.40
Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 29/5-2024, BB: 30/8-2024

Saturday, 25 May 2024

Keimling s'Brösmeli

New CH/Nidwalden brewery:

Name: Keimling s'Brösmeli, 4.8%, Switzerland
Appearance: Pale golden, clear. Decent, off-white head.
Aroma: Pale malt, shy hops. Grains and yeast.
Taste: Pale malt, light hops. Some bread and yeast. Light bitterness.
Bought: Transit (Altdorf), 330 ml, CHF 3.90
Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 25/5-2024, BB: 24/9-2024

Friday, 24 May 2024

La Morosina Ticinensis Rossa

New brewery:

Name: La Morosina Ticinensis Rossa, 5.5%, Italy
Appearance: Red amber, clear. Huge, off-white head.
Aroma: Medium malt, red fruits, spices, light caramel.
Taste: Red fruits, medium malts. Caramel sweetness, some spices. Decent.
Bought: Carrefour (Carlazzo), 750 ml, €4.99
Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 24/5-2024, BB: 1/12-2024

Sunday, 19 May 2024

Molettes 026

Name: Molettes 026, 5.36%, Switzerland
Appearance: Yellow golden, slight haze. Big, creamy white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, good hops. Slight spices.
Taste: Good amount of hops. Light fruits, citrus notes. Some spices. Good balance.
Bought: Bio26 (Fribourg), 330 ml, CHF 5.00
Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
Info: 19/5-2024, BB: 31/10-2024

Sermaret Tchaffe

New CH/Vaud brewery :

Name: Sermaret Tchaffe, 5.2%, Switzerland
Appearance: Orange golden, clear. Tiny, fizzy head.
Aroma: Ripe fruits, sweet fruits. Apples. Some hops.
Taste: Pale malt, ripe sweet fruits. Very low bitterness.
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: 19/5-2024, BB: 11/1-2024

Saturday, 18 May 2024

Matt & Elly Secret Towpath

New CH/Basel-Stadt brewery:

Name: Matt & Elly Secret Towpath, 8.7%, Switzerland
Appearance: Very dark brown, small dark tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, toasted. Some brown sugar.
Taste: Dark malt, some coffee notes. Toasted. Some brown sugar sweetness. Slight alcohol.
Bought: Wirth‘s Huus (Basel), 330 ml, CHF 4.20
Score: 3.8 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
Info: 18/5-2024, BB: 5/6-2025

Friday, 17 May 2024

MN Brew Rubicon

Red Ale / International Amber Ale #100:

Name: MN Brew Rubicon, 4.9%, Switzerland
Appearance: Dark brown, red hue. Clear. Big, medium tan head.
Aroma: Medium malt, dusty. Some red fruits.
Taste: Red fruits, some malt, metallic. Off flavours.
Bought: Drinks of the World (Luzern), 300 ml, CHF 5.40
Score: 2.4 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 10/20)
Info: 17/5-2024, BB: 31/7-2024

Saturday, 11 May 2024

MN Brew Bohemia

New CH/Luzern brewery:

Name: MN Brew Bohemia, 4.5%, Switzerland
Appearance: Pale yellow golden, slight haze. Huge, creamy white head.
Aroma: Crisp hops, bread, lemon notes.
Taste: Light fruits, lemon. Good hops, bread. Light bitterness.
Bought: Drinks of the World (Luzern), 300 ml, CHF 5.40
Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
Info: 11/5-2024, BB: 31/7-2024

BrauStation Sursee Hoppy End

Name: BrauStation Sursee Hoppy End, 5.7%, Switzerland
Appearance: Light to medium golden, clear. Quite big, frothy white head. Hazy end.
Aroma: Light fruits, grapefruit. Good amount of hops.
Taste: Lots of hops, some pine and light fruits. Bitter end.
Bought: Drinks of the World (Luzern), 330 ml, CHF 4.80
Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
Info: 11/5-2024, BB: 13/7-2024

Friday, 10 May 2024

Unser Bier Barley Wine

Name: Unser Bier Barley Wine, 10.5%, Switzerland
Appearance: Medium brown, red hue. Clear. Small, light tan head.
Aroma: Ripe fruits, malt. Light caramel, some alcohol.
Taste: Medium malt, caramel sweetness. Ripe fruits. Warming. Nice.
Bought: Drinks of the World (Basel), 330 ml, CHF 5.70
Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
Info: 10/5-2024, BB: 18/9-2033

Rosengarten Einsiedler Spezial Hell

Name: Rosengarten Einsiedler Spezial Hell, 5.2%, Switzerland
Appearance: Medium golden, clear. Small off-white head.
Aroma: Pale malt, faint hops. Some cereal.
Taste: Medium malt, some grains. Some sweetness. Very light bitterness. Ok.
Bought: Schwyz hotel minibar, 330 ml, CHF 0.00
Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
Info: 10/5-2024, BB: 14/10-2024

Thursday, 9 May 2024

Unser Bier Leckerly Bier

Name: Unser Bier Leckerly Bier, 5.4%, Switzerland
Appearance: Dark orange to light brown, slight haze. Small, fizzy white head.
Aroma: Medium fruits and spices.
Taste: Medium fruits, medium malt, Läggerli and spices. Slight bitterness. Quite nice.
Bought: Drinks of the World (Basel), 330 ml, CHF 4.70
Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 9/5-2024, BB: 24/11-2024

Tut-Anch-Ueli

Name: Tut-Anch-Ueli 5.8%, Switzerland
Appearance: Dark golden, clear. Decent size, white head.
Aroma: Medium fruit, dates. Pale malt, some yeast.
Taste: Pale malt, fruits, dates. Quite sweet. Some yeast. Nothing special.
Bought: Drinks of the World (Basel), 500 ml can, CHF 5.50
Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 9/5-2024, BB: 15/3-2025

Shapiro IPA - Citra

Israel #8:

Name: Shapiro IPA - Citra, 6.5%, Israel
Appearance: Dark orange, mostly clear. Small, off-white head.
Aroma: Fruits, nice hops,
Taste: Medium fruits, some malt. Good hops, fine. Nice, lingering bitterness.
Bought: Flavors of Jerusalem, 330 ml, CHF 6.00
Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
Info: 9/5-2024, BB: 27/12-2024

Wednesday, 8 May 2024

Käppelijoch Weihrauchbier

Name: Käppelijoch Weihrauchbier, 9.2%, Switzerland
Appearance: Flip-top bottle, bottled 11/11-2021. Deep orange golden, clear. Small off-white head.
Aroma: Medium malt, sweet fruits. Light spices.
Taste: Medium malt, some fruits. Spices and incense. Unusual and quite interesting.
Bought: Wirth‘s Huus (Basel), 375 ml, CHF 12.00
Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
Info: 8/5-2024, BB: 31/12-2030

Oedipus Thai Thai

Flavored - Chili / Peppers #7:

Name: Oedipus Thai Thai, 8%, Netherlands
Appearance: Medium golden, clear. Small, white head.
Aroma: Fruits, spices. Some Belgian yeast.
Taste: Quite a bit of spice, some medium malt. Belgian yeast. Just a hint of pepper.
Bought: Wittich, 330 ml, CHF 3.80
Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 8/5-2024, BB: 10/7-2025

Saturday, 4 May 2024

Moersleutel Macaroon Machine

Name: Moersleutel Macaroon Machine, 10%, Netherlands
Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Quite small, dark tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, lots of coconut.
Taste: Good amount of coconut, dark malt, dark chocolate. Slight alcohol, warming. Smooth.
Bought: Wittich, 440 ml can, CHF 7.00
Score: 3.9 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 16/20)
Info: 4/5-2024, BB: 22/12-2024

Friday, 3 May 2024

Amsterdam Navigator

Pale Lager - Strong #8:

Name: Amsterdam Navigator, 8.0%, Netherlands
Appearance: Medium golden, clear. Decent, frothy white head.
Aroma: Cheap malt, light caramel. Some alcohol.
Taste: Medium malt, light caramel sweetness. Some alcohol. Not great.
Bought: Wittich, 500 ml can, CHF 2.80
Score: 2.3 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 9/20)
Info: 3/5-2024, BB: 10/8-2024

Saturday, 27 April 2024

Tigoum Avril

Name: Tigoum Avril, 5.4%, Switzerland
Appearance: Pale orange golden, very hazy. Big, creamy white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, yeast, some hops.
Taste: Light to medium fruits, some hops. A bit of yeast. Light, lingering bitterness. A bit dirty.
Bought: Au Bon Moment, 330 ml, CHF 4.60
Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
Info: 27/4-2024, BB: 31/7-2024

Friday, 26 April 2024

Braukunst Bern Märzen

Name: Braukunst Bern Märzen, 5.2%, Switzerland
Appearance: Light to medium brown, clear. Decent off-white head.
Aroma: Pale malt, earthy. Slight caramel.
Taste: Malt, earthy. Lightly toasted. Some light caramel sweetness.
Bought: Loeb (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 4.50
Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 26/4-2024, BB: 12/7-2024

Saturday, 20 April 2024

La Morobbiotta La Carména

New CH/Ticino brewery:

Name: La Morobbiotta La Carména, 4.5%, Switzerland
Appearance: Medium to dark golden, clear. Small off-white head.
Aroma: Medium malt, chestnut, a bit of light caramel.
Taste: Medium malt, some sweetness. Medium fruits, some chestnut.
Bought: Swiss Italian Advent Calendar, 330 ml, CHF 4.17
Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 20/4-2024, BB: 25/7-2024

Friday, 19 April 2024

Là Haut sur la Montagne Gruérienne

New CH/Fribourg brewery:

Name: Là Haut Sur La Montagne Gruérienne, 5%, Switzerland
Appearance: Pale yellow golden, clear. Tiny, off-white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, lemon notes. Pale malt, floral.
Taste: Pale malt, some light fruits. Lime to lemon. Doesn't seem quite right.
Bought: Au Bon Moment, 330 ml, CHF 5.00
Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
Info: 19/4-2024, BB: 30/6-2024

Saturday, 13 April 2024

Ramborn Original

New cidery:

Name: Ramborn Original, 5.8%, Luxembourg
Appearance: Pale golden, crystal clear. Small, fizzy head.
Aroma: Green apples, slight tartness.
Taste: Clean apples, slight tartness. Also some sweetness. Nice and refreshing.
Bought: Auchan Cloche d'Or (Luxembourg), 330 ml, €2.63
Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 13/4-2024, BB: 9/11-2024

Friday, 12 April 2024

Radical Way Immortal Rites

New brewery, Cyprus beer #3:

Name: Radical Way Immortal Rites, 7.2%, Cyprus
Appearance: Pale golden, clear. Small to medium off-white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, grapefruit. Nice amount of hops.
Taste: Light fruits, clean hops. Pine. Nice, lingering bitterness.
Bought: Wittich, 440 ml can, CHF 6.80
Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 12/4-2024, BB: 31/7-2024

Saturday, 6 April 2024

Molettes Bio Black L'Ag

Name: Molettes Bio Black L'Ag, 6.7%, Switzerland
Appearance: Dark brown, seems clear. Decent, tan head.
Aroma: Medium malt, brown sugar, very slight hops.
Taste: Medium to dark malt, lightly toasted. Some brown sugar sweetness. Faint hops.
Bought: Bio26 (Fribourg), 330 ml, CHF 5.00
Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 6/4-2024, BB: 31/5-2024

Friday, 5 April 2024

Tigoum I.P.A.

Name: Tigoum I.P.A., 4.7%, Switzerland
Appearance: Orange golden, hazy. Big, creamy off-white head.
Aroma: Decent hops, pale malt. Some medium fruits.
Taste: Good hops, pale malt. Some medium fruits. Decent, lingering bitterness.
Bought: Au Bon Moment, 330 ml, CHF 4.60
Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
Info: 5/4-2024, BB: 30/6-2024

Thursday, 4 April 2024

Rud Bir La Cavergnesa

Name: Rud Bir La Cavergnesa, 5%, Switzerland
Appearance: Orange to light amber. Clear. Small, off-white head.
Aroma: Light red fruits, pale malt. Light caramel.
Taste: Light fruits, red fruits. Pale malt, some light caramel sweetness. Very light smoke.
Bought: Swiss Italian Advent Calendar, 330 ml, CHF 4.17
Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 4/4-2024, BB: 19/7-2024

Sunday, 31 March 2024

Folkingebrew Enter The Night

New brewery:

Name: Folkingebrew Enter The Night, 12%, Netherlands
Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Small, dark tan head.
Aroma: Coconut, dark malt, hazelnut. Dark chocolate.
Taste: Wow, huge amounts of coconut, hazelnut, some dark chocolate. Dark malt, roasted. Very good.
Bought: Slijterij Groningen Vismarkt, 440 ml can, €7.49
Score: 4.1 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 17/20)
Info: 31/3-2024, BB: 31/5-2025

Het Zotte Kalf Jersey

New brewery:

Name: Het Zotte Kalf Jersey, 4.1%, Netherlands
Appearance: Light orange golden, quite hazy. Big, frothy off-white head.
Aroma: Decent hops, pale malt. Hops and spices.
Taste: Pale malt, light hops. Spices, some fruits. Light bitterness.
Bought: Slijterij Groningen Vismarkt, 330 ml can, €3.49
Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
Info: 31/3-2024, BB: 31/12-2024

Saturday, 30 March 2024

Sonnenbräu Jubiläums-Bier 1891 Dunkel

Name: Sonnenbräu Jubiläums-Bier 1891 Dunkel, 5%, Switzerland
Appearance: Flip-top bottle. Dark brown, clear. Nice, light tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, light caramel.
Taste: Dark malt, very lightly toasted. Some light caramel sweetness.
Bought: Wittich, 500 ml, CHF 2.60
Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
Info: 30/3-2024, BB: 6/6-2024

Nääs Etthundra Procent

New brewery, new Swedish region, Östergötland (15/21), Region #324 (2024 goal reached!):

Name: Nääs Etthundra Procent, 5.5%, Sweden
Appearance: Light orange golden, clear. Standard, fizzy off-white head.
Aroma: Pale malt, ok amount of hops. Grass.
Taste: Pale malt, decent hops. Floral. Crisp. Good balance.
Bought: Trade with robline - thanks!, 330 ml
Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 30/3-2024, BB: 19/6-2024

Friday, 29 March 2024

Drekker / Homes Chips, Dips, Chains, Whips

New brewery:

Name: Drekker / Homes Chips, Dips, Chains, Whips, 8%, United States
Appearance: Pale yellow, quite hazy. Decent, white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, tropical fruits. Good amount of hops. Pine.
Taste: Heaps of hops. Light fruits, grapefruit, citrus. Pine. Nice, lingering bitterness. Very good.
Bought: Hopfnung, 473 ml can, CHF 8.60
Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
Info: 29/3-2024, BB: ??/??-????

Vindelälvens Sisskals Lager

New brewery, new Swedish region, Västerbotten (14/21):

Name: Vindelälvens Sisskals Lager, 4.8%, Sweden
Appearance: Pale golden, clear. Small, fizzy white head.
Aroma: Pale malt, light hops. Floral and some light fruits.
Taste: Light fruits, light hops. Pale malt. Crisp.
Bought: Trade with robline - thanks!, 330 ml can
Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
Info: 29/3-2024, BB: 30/6-2024

Thursday, 28 March 2024

Grunn Kachelpiep

New brewery:

Name: Grunn Kachelpiep, 6%, Netherlands
Appearance: Light brown, mostly clear. Decent off-white head. Overflowing bottle when opening.
Aroma: Light smoke, pale malt.
Taste: Light smoke, some pale malt. A bit of light bitterness. Lacks depth.
Bought: Slijterij Groningen Vismarkt, 300 ml, €3.49
Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 28/3-2024, BB: 30/9-2024

Totenhopfen Vulture

Name: Totenhopfen Vulture, 4.7%, Luxembourg
Appearance: Medium to dark brown, clear. Good size, tan head.
Aroma: Lightly roasted, dark malt. Dark chocolate.
Taste: Dark malt, lightly roasted. Smooth. Some dark chocolate. Slight burnt bitterness.
Bought: Auchan Cloche d'Or (Luxembourg), 440 ml can, €3.57
Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
Info: 28/3-2024, BB: 13/7-2024

Saturday, 23 March 2024

Twisted Cat The Original Pale Ale

New brewery, Luxembourg beer #10:

Name: Twisted Cat The Original Pale Ale, 5%, Luxembourg
Appearance: Pale golden, clear. Decent, off-white head. Hazy end.
Aroma: Pale malt, light hops. Floral, herbs.
Taste: Light hops, pale malt. Herbs and some spices.
Bought: Auchan Cloche d'Or (Luxembourg), 440 ml can, CHF €2.90
Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 23/3-2024, BB: 27/6-2024

Friday, 22 March 2024

Gulpener Sterk Rogge Bier

Specialty Grain - Rye / Roggenbier #8:

Name: Gulpener Sterk Rogge Bier, 8.5%, Netherlands
Appearance: Medium to dark orange, clear. Small off-white head.
Aroma: Medium malt, sweet fruits. Spices.
Taste: Sweet malt, spices. Some medium fruits. Very slight alcohol.
Bought: Jumbo (Groningen), 300 ml, €1.59
Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
Info: 22/3-2024, BB: 29/6-2024

Thursday, 21 March 2024

No Land Radio Morcote

Name: No Land Radio Morcote, 4.3%, Switzerland
Appearance: Pale yellow golden, clear. Fizzy. Quite big, white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, palest malt. Bit of hops.
Taste: Light fruits, lemon. Slight hops, some very pale malt. Slight yeast.
Bought: Brewery, 330 ml, CHF 3.50
Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
Info: 21/3-2024, BB: 2/6-2024

Saturday, 16 March 2024

Brausyndikat India Pale Ale - Citra

Name: Brausyndikat India Pale Ale - Citra, 6.5%, Switzerland
Appearance: Light golden, hazy. Small, off-white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, buttery. Some hops.
Taste: Light fruits, good amount of hops. Buttery. Decent, lingering bitterness.
Bought: Wittich, 330 ml, CHF 5.50
Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 16/3-2024, BB: 6/6-2024

Friday, 15 March 2024

Graansilo IPA

Name: Graansilo IPA, 5.7%, Netherlands
Appearance: Light golden, slight haze. Small, white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, some berries. A bit of hops.
Taste: Light fruits. Ok hops, resins. Light, dusty bitterness.
Bought: Gift from wife, 330 ml
Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
Info: 15/3-2024, BB: 15/6-2024

Saturday, 9 March 2024

San Martino La Helles

Name: San Martino La Helles, 5.2%, Switzerland
Appearance: Pale yellow golden, mostly clear. Small, off-white head.
Aroma: Floral, light fruits, some hops.
Taste: Light fruits, lemon notes. Floral, light hops. Thin.
Bought: Wittich, 330 ml, CHF 3.80
Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
Info: 9/3-2024, BB: 9/5-2024

Friday, 8 March 2024

No Land Desirèe

Name: No Land Desirèe, 7.5%, Switzerland
Appearance: Dark orange to light amber. Very hazy. Huge, creamy off-white head. Overflowing bottle.
Aroma: Medium fruits, good hops.
Taste: Decent fruits, a lot of hops. Some pine. Good, lingering bitter aftertaste.
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: 8/3-2024, BB: 10/5-2024

Saturday, 2 March 2024

Haarige Kuh Shake Your Assberry

Name: Haarige Kuh Shake Your Assberry, 4.8%, Switzerland
Appearance: Medium orange to red, mostly clear. Basically no head.
Aroma: Lots of raspberry, slight tartness.
Taste: Good raspberry, some sweetness. Light tartness. Easy drinking.
Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml, CHF 5.50
Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 2/3-2024, BB: 12/5-2024

Friday, 1 March 2024

Allema Tante uit Amerika

New brewery:

Name: Allema Tante uit Amerika, 7.4%, Netherlands
Appearance: Light orange golden, slight haze. Decent off-white head.
Aroma: Good amount of fruits, exotic fruits. Quite a bit of hops. Floral.
Taste: Light fruits, exotic fruits. Good, clean hops. Floral. Good, lingering bitterness.
Bought: Slijterij Groningen Vismarkt, 330 ml, CHF €2.99
Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 1/3-2024, BB: 17/5-2024

Saturday, 24 February 2024

Officina della Birra Lisbeth

Name: Officina della Birra Lisbeth, 7.5%, Switzerland
Appearance: Pale yellow, slight haze. Big, white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, floral. Good hops.
Taste: Light fruits, biscuits. Good hops, nice lingering laidback bitterness.
Bought: Wittich, 330 ml, CHF 5.80
Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
Info: 24/2-2024, BB: 30/4-2024

Friday, 23 February 2024

AnderThaler Bierä Tatzä

Name: AnderThaler Bierä Tatzä, 5.2%, Switzerland
Appearance: Dark golden orange, huge creamy off-white head.
Aroma: Pale malt, some hops. Medium fruits.
Taste: Pale malt, light hops. Some light bitterness, slightly toasted.
Bought: Transit (Altdorf), 330 ml, CHF 3.90
Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 23/2-2024, BB: 30/4-2024

Saturday, 17 February 2024

Birra Bozz Weizen

Name: Birra Bozz Weizen, 4.5%, Switzerland
Appearance: Pale yellow, clear. Small, white head.
Aroma: Wheat, light fruits. Slight bananas, some yeast.
Taste: Wheat, citrus. Slight bananas, yeast. A bit watery.
Bought: Swiss Italian Advent Calendar, 330 ml, CHF 4.17
Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
Info: 17/2-2024, BB: 20/4-2024

Friday, 16 February 2024

San Martino Bad Attitude Hobo White IPA

Name: San Martino Bad Attitude Hobo White IPA, 6.3%, Switzerland
Appearance: Light orange golden, clear. Big, frothy white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, grapefruit. Nice hops.
Taste: Good hops, light fruits, grapefruit. Some wheat. Low, lingering bitterness.
Bought: Wittich, 330 ml, CHF 3.80
Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 16/2-2024, BB: 12/4-2024

Saturday, 10 February 2024

San Martino Bad Attitude Kurt

Name: San Martino Bad Attitude Kurt, 4.5%, Switzerland
Appearance: Light orange golden, mostly clear. Huge, off-white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, citrus. Decent amount of hops.
Taste: Light fruits, some pale malt. Good hops, light bitterness.
Bought: Wittich, 330 ml, CHF 3.80
Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 10/2-2024, BB: 11/4-2024

Friday, 9 February 2024

San Martino Bad Attitude Dude

Name: San Martino Bad Attitude Dude, 7.1%, Switzerland
Appearance: Medium brown, slight haze. Huge, frothy light tan head.
Aroma: Malt, light hops. Pine and some forest.
Taste: Medium malt, good hops. Pine. Nice, laidback bitterness.
Bought: Wittich, 330 ml, CHF 3.80
Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 9/2-2024, BB: 8/3-2024

Friday, 2 February 2024

Schützengarten Schüga Session Lager

Name: Schützengarten Schüga Session Lager, 3.8%, Switzerland
Appearance: Pale golden, crystal clear. Shall, off-white head.
Aroma: Pale malt, some sweet fruits.
Taste: Pale malt, faint hops. Some cereal, bit of sweet fruits. Ok.
Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml can, CHF 2.40
Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
Info: 2/2-2024, BB: 21/4-2024

Saturday, 27 January 2024

Wirth & Sons Uig Best Bitter

New CH/Basel-Stadt brewery:

Name: Wirth & Sons Uig Best Bitter, 4.2%, Switzerland
Appearance: Medium brown, clear. Small, light tan head.
Aroma: Medium malt, earthiness. Nuts.
Taste: Malt, earthiness, some medium fruits. Nuts, light bitterness. True to style.
Bought: Wirth‘s Huus (Basel), 330 ml, CHF 4.20
Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 27/1-2024, BB: 31/3-2024

Friday, 26 January 2024

Falken Schwarzer Falke

Name: Falken Schwarzer Falke, 5.5%, Switzerland
Appearance: Flip-top bottle. Very dark brown, basically black. Nice, dark tan head.
Aroma: Dark malt, brown sugar. Roasted, some coffee.
Taste: Dark malt, roasted. Brown sugar. Slight coffee.
Bought: Wittich, 330 ml, CHF 2.80
Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 26/1-2024, BB: 31/3-2024

Saturday, 20 January 2024

AnderThaler Alte Stute

Name: AnderThaler Alte Stute, 5.1%, Switzerland
Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Big, frothy dark tan head. Slowly overflowing bottle.
Aroma: Dark malt, roasted. Some coffee.
Taste: Dark malt, nicely roasted. Some light coffee and chocolate. Smooth.
Bought: Transit (Altdorf), 330 ml, CHF 3.90
Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
Info: 20/1-2024, BB: 31/3-2024

Friday, 19 January 2024

Rosengarten Alpenbier Naturtrüb

Name: Rosengarten Alpenbier Naturtrüb, 5.0%, Switzerland
Appearance: Pale golden, clear. Small, off-white head.
Aroma: Floral, pale malt. Some grains.
Taste: Pale malt, light hops. Grains, floral, some yeast. Ok.
Bought: Wittich, 330 ml, CHF 2.30
Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
Info: 19/1-2024, BB: 6/3-2024

Saturday, 13 January 2024

Schoggi Original

Name: Schoggi Original, 4.7%, Switzerland
Appearance: Flip-top bottle. Pale orange golden, clear. Small, off-white head.
Aroma: Very pale malt, vegetables. Some light fruits.
Taste: Pale malt, light hops. Some butterscotch. Slight tart fruits. Past its best?
Bought: Brau- und Rauchshop, 500 ml, CHF 4.00
Score: 2.6 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
Info: 13/1-2024, BB: 13/3-2024

Arlibrau Sauguet Lager

New CH/Basel-Landschaft brewery, Pale Lager - International / Premium #200:

Name: Arlibrau Sauguet Lager, 5.2%, Switzerland
Appearance: Pale golden, mostly clear. Small to medium, fizzy white head.
Aroma: Pale malt, light hops. Some overripe fruits.
Taste: Pale malt, light hops. Some yeast, bit of herbs and very light tartness. Interesting.
Bought: Wirth‘s Huus (Basel), 330 ml, CHF 4.20
Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
Info: 13/1-2024, BB: 28/2-2024

Friday, 12 January 2024

Brewtiful Go get'em tiger

New brewery:

Name: Brewtiful Go get'em tiger, 6.8%, Greece
Appearance: Light orange golden, quite hazy. Decent, white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, grapefruit. Nice, clean hops.
Taste: Good amount of hops. Light fruits, grapefruit. Some pine. Nice, strong lingering bitterness.
Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 440 ml can, CHF 7.90
Score: 3.7 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 16/20)
Info: 12/1-2024, BB: 13/2-2024

Adler Vrenelisgärtli

Name: Adler Vrenelisgärtli, 4.7%, Switzerland
Appearance: Pale golden, hazy. Small, off-white head.
Aroma: Light fruits, wheat. Some spices.
Taste: Wheat, light fruits. Slight herbs and spices. Borderline watery.
Bought: Wittich, 290 ml, CHF 4.10
Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
Info: 12/1-2024, BB: 27/2-2024

Saturday, 6 January 2024

Selvatici.ch Cinghiale

New CH/Ticino brewery:

Name: Selvatici.ch Cinghiale, 5%, Switzerland
Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Small, light tan head.
Aroma: Roasted, some coffee. Dark malts.
Taste: Dark malt, heavily roasted. Some coffee notes. Some burnt bitterness. Nice.
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: 6/1-2024, BB: 19/2-2024

Flötzinger Bräu Rosenheimer Märzen

New brewery:

Name: Flötzinger Bräu Rosenheimer Märzen, 5.6%, Germany
Appearance: Dark golden, clear. Small, off-white head.
Aroma: Toasted, pale malt. Light caramel, bread.
Taste: Medium malt, light caramel. Some bread, lightly toasted.
Bought: Maruhn (Darmstadt), 500 ml, CHF €1.38
Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
Info: 6/1-2024, BB: 9/2-2024

Friday, 5 January 2024

Hinkelsbaacher Wäissen

New brewery, Luxembourg #9:

Name: Hinkelsbaacher Wäissen, 4.9%, Luxembourg
Appearance: Pale golden, mostly clear. Decent, white head. Hazy later.
Aroma: Wheat, citrus. Some herbs.
Taste: Wheat, light fruits. Citrus, floral. Fizzy mouthfeel. Dry end.
Bought: Auchan Cloche d'Or (Luxembourg), 330 ml, CHF €2.67
Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
Info: 5/1-2024, BB: 30/1-2024

Baar Hopfemandli 1862 Original

Name: Baar Hopfemandli 1862 Original, 4.8%, Switzerland
Appearance: Flip-top bottle. Light to medium golden. Clear. Small, off-white head. Shy hops.
Aroma: Pale malt, some bread.
Taste: Pale malt, sweet. Shy hops. Some bread, some grains.
Bought: Wittich, 580 ml, CHF 3.00
Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
Info: 5/1-2024, BB: 5/2-2024

Monday, 1 January 2024

Lausitzer Porter

New brewery:

Name: Lausitzer Porter, 4.2%, Germany
Appearance: Dark brown, near black, but can still see through it. Small, tan head.
Aroma: Medium malt, molasses, brown sugar.
Taste: Medium malt, lots of sugar, molasses. Too sweet.
Bought: Maruhn (Darmstadt), 500 ml, €1.23
Score: 2.3 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 9/20)
Info: 1/1-2024, BB: 18/2-2024

Beer Goals 2024

Here are my beer goals for 2024:

Get from 205 to 207 Ratebeer countries*
Get from 319 to 324 Ratebeer regions [Goal achieved 2024-03-30]
Rate a beer from the last missing style
Reduce styles I have tried less than 5 beers from 3 to 2
Reduce styles I have tried less than 10 beers from 16 to 10 [Current status: 15]
Get from 1756 to ~~1820~~1810 breweries [Current status: 1771]
Get from 1413 to ~~1650~~1550 Swiss ratings [Current status: 1501]
Get from 371 to ~~410~~400 Swiss breweries [Current status: 388]

Some Swiss regions related goals:

Increase cantons I am in the top-5 raters of beers from 21 to 25 [Current status: 22]
Increase cantons I am in the top-3 raters of breweries from 24 to 25
~~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~~

* This would at time of writing get me from 11th to (shared) 9th place.

** Updated 2024-01-27 after I decided to slow down a bit…