Friday, 7 November 2014

Austmann Northumberland

  • Name: Austmann Northumberland, 5.5%, Norway
  • Appearance: Black, dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Malt, roasted.
  • Taste: Dark malt, roasted, some fruit.
  • Bought: Vinmonopolet (Norway), 330 ml, NOK 44.90
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 7/11-2014, BB: 31/3-2015

Nøgne Ø / Jolly Pumpkin / Stone Special Holiday Ale

  • Name: Nøgne Ø / Jolly Pumpkin / Stone Special Holiday Ale, 8.5%, Norway
  • Appearance: Brown, clear. Some light tan head.
  • Aroma: Prunes, malt.
  • Taste: Sweet, prunes, spices. Some dark malt.
  • Bought: OSL tax-free, 500 ml, NOK 65.00
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 7/11-2014, BB: 27/3-2018

Austmann Austmann & Svart

  • Name: Austmann Austmann & Svart, 6.0%, Norway
  • Appearance: Black, very little head.
  • Aroma: Coffee, roasted, very dark malt.
  • Taste: Coffee, toasted, malt in there. A tad flat. Nice.
  • Bought: Vinmonopolet (Norway), 330 ml, NOK 49.80
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 7/11-2014, BB: 31/8-2017

Berentsens Jule Avec

  • Name: Berentsens Jule Avec, 9%, Norway
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, some light tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, sweetness.
  • Taste: Dark malt, roasted, sweet. Nice.
  • Bought: Vinmonopolet (Norway), 330 ml, NOK 49.00
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 7/11-2014

Sagene Sterk Jul

  • Name: Sagene Sterk Jul, 6.5%, Norway
  • Appearance: Dark brown, clear. Nice, creamy tan head.
  • Aroma: Malt, dark fruit, sweet.
  • Taste: Malt, sweet, spices? Slight alcohol.
  • Bought: Vinmonopolet (Norway), 330 ml, NOK 39.90
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 7/11-2014, BB: 14/10-2015

Thursday, 6 November 2014

Frydenlund Juleøl 4.5%

  • Name: Frydenlund Juleøl 4.5%, 4.5%, Norway
  • Appearance: Redish dark brown, clear. Some light tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, sweetness, slight spices.
  • Taste: Good malt, some spices. Caramel, sweet. Smooth.
  • Bought: OSL tax-free, 330 ml can, NOK 8.17
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 6/11-2014, BB: 15/10-2015

Ringnes Extra Gold

  • Name: Ringnes Extra Gold, 6.5%, Norway
  • Appearance: Light chestnut, clear. Good amount of creamy, white head.
  • Aroma: Mostly malt, really.
  • Taste: Good amount of malt, slight sweetness.
  • Bought: OSL tax-free, 330 ml can, NOK 9.17
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 6/11-2014, BB: 14/8-2015

Sunday, 2 November 2014

Barbican Premium Malt

New country! As "Barbican Malt Beverage" so obviously not so Premium any longer...
  • Name: Barbican Premium Malt, 0.0%, United Arab Emirates
  • Appearance: Golden orange, clear. Some fizzy head, disappears almost immediately.
  • Aroma: Fake malt, watery, sweetness.
  • Taste: Malt, ice tea, watery. Sweet. Why?
  • Bought: Trade with Erzengel - thanks!, 330 ml can
  • Overall score: 1/6
  • Info: 2/11-2014

Saturday, 1 November 2014

Schützengarten Gallus 612

  • Name: Schützengarten Gallus 612, 5.6%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Redish brown, fizzy light tan head.
  • Aroma: Malts, very slightly roasted.
  • Taste: Malts, slight sweetness, some dark fruit. Easy drinking.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 500 ml, CHF 4.00
  • Overall score: 4/6
  • Info: 1/11-2014, BB: 27/12-2014

Staraya Krepost Klassicheskoe

New Ratebeer country!
  • Name: Staraya Krepost Klassicheskoe, 4.0%, Transdniestra
  • Appearance: Golden brown, clear. Nice amount of creamy, white head.
  • Aroma: Grapes, wet wood. Acidity?
  • Taste: Fruits, hops, malt, slightly acidic, not bad.
  • Bought: Trade with Dorin - thanks!, 500 ml
  • Overall score: 3/6
  • Info: 1/11-2014, BB: 30/10-2014