Sunday, 30 June 2019

St. Laurentius Vanilla Oatmeal Stout

New CH brewery:
  • Name: St. Laurentius Vanilla Oatmeal Stout, 6.2%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Some dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, leather, roasted.
  • Taste: Dark malt, roasted, good amount of vanilla, some coffee.
  • Bought: Craftbrew.ch, 330 ml, CHF 4.80
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 29/6-2019, BB: ??/??-????

Saturday, 29 June 2019

Lehe Chilsner

Flavored - Chili / Peppers #2:
  • Name: Lehe Chilsner, 5.5%, Estonia
  • Appearance: Light orange golden, clear. Some white head.
  • Aroma: Chilli, but not hot.
  • Taste: More chilli, nice heat. Not too spicy. Some malt hiding in there. Lingering chilli aftertaste.
  • Bought: Die Bierothek (Stuttgart), 330 ml, €2.83
  • Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
  • Info: 29/6-2019, BB: 18/2-2020

la Mécanique des Fluides Tangerine Lollipop

  • Name: la Mécanique des Fluides Tangerine Lollipop, ?%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Light brown, hazy. Lots of off-white head.
  • Aroma: Peppermint, herbs. Vegetables, slight hops. Some malt.
  • Taste: Herbs, vegetables, some hops. A bit harsh.
  • Bought: Le Port de Fribourg, 300 ml tap, CHF 6.00
  • Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
  • Info: 29/6-2019

Extra-Muros Ygritte

  • Name: Extra-Muros Ygritte, ?%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Yellow golden, hazy. Some white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, some hops.
  • Taste: Light hops, some herbs. Light fruits. Slight bitterness.
  • Bought: Le Port de Fribourg, 300 ml tap, CHF 6.00
  • Score: 3.1 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 29/6-2019

Les Gobelins Pilzen Barke

  • Name: Les Gobelins Pilzen Barke, 5.9%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Hazy dark yellow, some white head.
  • Aroma: Pale malt, light hops. Typical pilsner.
  • Taste: Pale malt, light hops. Some fruits, sweetness. Smooth.
  • Bought: Le Port de Fribourg, 300 ml tap, CHF 6.00
  • Score: 3.0 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 12/20)
  • Info: 29/6-2019

Friday, 28 June 2019

La Débauche Black Phillip

New brewery:
  • Name: La Débauche Black Phillip, 10%, France
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Dark tan head, some sediments.
  • Aroma: Brett, some dark malt. Roasted. Mostly brett, though.
  • Taste: Dark malt, brett, roasted. Lasting funkiness. Not my thing.
  • Bought: Die Bierothek (Stuttgart), 330 ml, €6.25
  • Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
  • Info: 28/6-2019, BB: ??/??-????

Glattfelder Hell

New CH brewery:
  • Name: Glattfelder Hell, 4.7%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Dark golden, quite hazy. Small off-white head.
  • Aroma: Pale malt, grass, light hops.
  • Taste: Pale malt, light hops, some fruits. Earthy, grass.
  • Bought: Craftbrew.ch, 330 ml, CHF 4.80
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 28/6-2019, BB: 30/6-2019

Saturday, 22 June 2019

LägereBräu Barrique Blend Cognac Imperial Stout

  • Name: LägereBräu Barrique Blend Cognac Imperial Stout, 8.5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Dark brown, seems clear. Almost no head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, some dark fruits. Slight barrel.
  • Taste: Dark malt, slightly roasted, some barrel and dark fruits. Lacks depth.
  • Bought: Craftbrew.ch, 330 ml, CHF 6.90
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 22/6-2019, BB: 31/10-2020

Buddelship Great Escape

New brewery:
  • Name: Buddelship Great Escape, 6.5%, Germany
  • Appearance: Light orange golden, slight haze. Some white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, citrus fruits. Pine, light hops.
  • Taste: Light fruits, pale malts. Good amount of hops. Lingering bitterness. Not clean.
  • Bought: Die Bierothek (Stuttgart), 330 ml, €3.78
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 22/6-2019, BB: 31/1-2020

Friday, 21 June 2019

Borg Surtur Nr. 38

  • Name: Borg Surtur Nr. 38, 10.8%, Iceland
  • Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Some dark tan head.
  • Aroma: Dark malt, heavily roasted. Liquorice and coffee.
  • Taste: Dark malt, very roasted. Some coffee and sweetness. Very good.
  • Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml, CHF 4.00
  • Score: 4.0 (Aroma 8/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 16/20)
  • Info: 21/6-2019, BB: 28/11-2027