Thursday, 27 December 2012

Cerveza Imperial

A new country, kindly brought back from Costa Rica by Antonio S. Shared with OKO:
  • Name: Cerveza Imperial, 4.6%, Costa Rica
  • Appearance: Light golden, clear. Ok amount of off-white head.
  • Aroma: Malt and hops, yeast, slight citrus.
  • Taste: Nice malt and some hops, watery.
  • Bought: Gift, 350 ml, N/A
  • Overall score: 2/6
  • Info: 27/12-2012, BB: 30/5-2013

St. George Beer

Shared with OKO, new country for him:
  • Name: St. George Beer, 4.5%, Ethiopia
  • Appearance: Yellow light golden, clear. Minimal, white head.
  • Aroma: Sweet, some malt, no hops. Maybe honey.
  • Taste: More sweetness and malt, not much else.
  • Bought: Beer Planet Lowe, 330 ml, CHF 4.00
  • Overall score: 2/6
  • Info: 27/12-2012

Tuesday, 25 December 2012

Ringnes Julebokk 2012 (9.0%)

Retried another Christmas classic, Ringnes Julebokk. Added to the 2006 rating.

Wisby Red October

  • Name: Wisby Red October, 6.0%, Sweden
  • Appearance: Light brownish red. Clear. Tiny bit of off-white head.
  • Aroma: Nice fruit, some malt and hops.
  • Taste: Fresh, crisp. Some malt and fruit, quite nice. Tons of hops.
  • Bought: Vinmonopolet, 330 ml, NOK 42.00
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 25/12-2012, BB: 6/8-2013

Sunday, 23 December 2012

Mack Arctic Beer

  • Name: Mack Arctic Beer, 4.5%, Norway
  • Appearance: Light golden, clear. Ok amount of white head.
  • Aroma: Some hops and malt, light.
  • Taste: More hops and malt. Refreshing, but quite standard.
  • Bought: Norway, 500 ml, NOK ?.??
  • Overall score: 2/6
  • Info: 23/12-2012

Mack Juleøl 2012 (6.5%)

Retried a Christmas classic, Mack Juleøl. Added to the 2006 rating.

Ringnes Premium Lager

  • Name: Ringnes Premium Lager, 4.6%, Norway
  • Appearance: Dark brown, hint of red. Clear, some light tan head.
  • Aroma: Malt, slightly roasted. Some dark fruit.
  • Taste: Sweet, more malt and fruit. Decent.
  • Bought: Norway, 500 ml, NOK ?.??
  • Overall score: 2/6
  • Info: 23/12-2012

Aass Fatøl

  • Name: Aass Fatøl, 4.7%, Norway
  • Appearance: Very light golden, clear. Little bit of off-white head.
  • Aroma: Some hops and malt, quite light.
  • Taste: Quite smooth hops and malt. Nothing exciting, though.
  • Bought: Oslo Duty Free, 330 ml, NOK ?.??
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 23/12-2012

Saturday, 15 December 2012

Carrefour La Charnue Ambrée

  • Name: Carrefour La Charnue Ambrée, 7%, France
  • Appearance: Redish brown, clear. OK amount of off-white head.
  • Aroma: Sweet, fruit, maltiness.
  • Taste: More sweetness, some maltiness. Slight alcohol.
  • Bought: Carrefour, 330 ml, €?.??
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 15/12-2012, BB: 30/8-2013

Friday, 14 December 2012

Carrefour La Charnue Blonde

  • Name: Carrefour La Charnue Blonde, 8.5%, France
  • Appearance: Golden orange, clear. OK amount of white head.
  • Aroma: Fruit, some malt and hops.
  • Taste: Malt and fruit, slight alcohol. Pretty good.
  • Bought: Carrefour, 330 ml, €?.??
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 14/12-2012, BB: 30/8-2013