Friday, 23 October 2020

The Bruery Mash & Coconut

Brown Ale - Imperial #8:
  • Name: The Bruery Mash & Coconut, 13%, United States
  • Appearance: 2017 edition. Medium to dark brown. Cloudy. Small, fizzy light tan head.
  • Aroma: Malt, dark fruits, prunes. Slight wood.
  • Taste: Medium malt, prunes, coconut. Some barrel notes and caramel. Liquorice, roasted hazelnut? Warming. Hides alcohol well.
  • Bought: Craft Gallery, 750 ml, CHF 18.00
  • Score: 4.0 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 16/20)
  • Info: 23/10-2020, BB: ??/??-????

Brasserie du Dzô Gurlette

  • Name: Brasserie du Dzô Gurlette, 3.4%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Yellow golden, clear. Very fizzy, white head.
  • Aroma: Lemon, light fruits.
  • Taste: Light fruits, lots of lemon, crisp. Very slight saltiness.
  • Bought: B Like Beer, 330 ml, CHF 4.80
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 23/10-2020, BB: 31/5-2021

Thursday, 22 October 2020

FMR The Dude

  • Name: FMR The Dude, 6.0%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Orange golden, some haze. Big, creamy off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, good hops, resins.
  • Taste: Good hops, light fruits. Pine. Good bitterness. Nice balance.
  • Bought: B Like Beer, 330 ml, CHF 4.80
  • Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
  • Info: 22/10-2020, BB: 26/7-2021

La Mine / Château La Parchemine

  • Name: La Mine / Château La Parchemine, 5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Pale yellow, very slight haze. Fizzy, short lived off-white head.
  • Aroma: Citrus, light fruits. Lemon. Some spices.
  • Taste: Tart, light fruits. Lemon. Some salt and spices. Refreshing.
  • Bought: B Like Beer, 330 ml, CHF 5.50
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 22/10-2020, BB: 13/2-2021

Sunday, 18 October 2020

Lord Chambray Fungus Rock

New brewery, Malta #3:
  • Name: Lord Chambray Fungus Rock, 5.6%, Malta
  • Appearance: Quite dark brown, clear. Some dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, lightly roasted, some dark fruits.
  • Taste: Dark malt, roasted, lactose.
  • Bought: amstein.ch, 330 ml, CHF 4.00
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 18/10-2020, BB: 31/7-2021

Mr Bees Pollen Power

New brewery:
  • Name: Mr Bees Pollen Power, 3.8%, England
  • Appearance: Orange golden, clear. Small, fizzy off-white head. Good amount of creamy head later.
  • Aroma: Pale malt, light fruits. Honey.
  • Taste: Pale malt, biscuits, some honey. Dry end.
  • Bought: Trade with Grumbo - thanks, 500 ml
  • Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 18/10-2020, BB: 9/6-2021

Saturday, 17 October 2020

Jackie O's / To Øl Antik

Porter - Imperial Flavored #4, new brewery:
  • Name: Jackie O's / To Øl Antik, 12%, United States
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Small, tan head.
  • Aroma: Lightly roasted, dark malt, some dark chocolate, slight barrel.
  • Taste: Dark malt, lightly roasted, slight barrel, some sweetness. Warming. Very smooth.
  • Bought: Craft Gallery, 375 ml, CHF 16.50
  • Score: 4.1 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 17/20)
  • Info: 17/10-2020, BB: ??/??-????

Drunk Beard Crochet

IPA - Red #3:
  • Name: Drunk Beard Crochet, 5.9%, Switzerland
  • Appearance:  Amber, very hazy. Nice amount of off-white head.
  • Aroma: Good hops, some fruits, red fruits.
  • Taste: Nice amount of hops, red fruits. Dry. Medium bitterness.
  • Bought: B Like Beer, 330 ml, CHF 4.50
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 17/10-2020, BB: 1/5-2021

AF Brew Sangre Fresca

New brewery:
  • Name: AF Brew Sangre Fresca, 4.8%, Russia
  • Appearance: Dark orange to red, very murky. No head. Not very appetising.
  • Aroma: Tomato juice, maybe some red fruits. Some tartness. Still not very appetising.
  • Taste: Spices, meat, slight smokiness. Some tartness. Maybe some salt. This is liquid weirdness. Managed three sips.
  • Bought: Craft Gallery, 330 ml can, CHF 7.50
  • Score: 1.9 (Aroma 4/10, Appearance 2/5, Taste 4/10, Palate 2/5, Overall 7/20)
  • Info: 17/10-2020, BB: 7/2-2021

Friday, 16 October 2020

Duvel Tripel Hop Cashmere

  • Name: Duvel Tripel Hop Cashmere, 9.5%, Belgium
  • Appearance: Medium golden, clear. Small, white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, Belgian yeast. Some hops. Lemon.
  • Taste: Good fruits, some hops. Biscuits. Floral.
  • Bought: amstein.ch, 330 ml, CHF 3.20
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 16/10-2020, BB: 31/10-2021