Friday, 31 March 2023

weidli& bier pale ale

New CH/Bern brewery:
  • Name: weidli& bier pale ale, 5.2%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Dark golden, some  haze. Decent, off-white head.
  • Aroma: Light fruits, light hops.
  • Taste: Light fruits, oranges. Good hops. Light, lingering bitterness.
  • Bought: Simplyfine Thun, 330 ml, CHF 5.50
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 31/3-2023, BB: 31/3-2023

Äs Jùscht's Hanf-Bier

  • Name: Äs Jùscht's Hanf-Bier, 5.5%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Dark orange to light brown. Clear. Small, off-white head.
  • Aroma: Pale malt, some fruits. Herbs.
  • Taste: Quite herbal, some pale malt. Some wood. Just ok.
  • Bought: Fleisch und Brau (Düdingen), 330 ml, CHF 3.20
  • Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 31/3-2023, BB: 31/3-2023

Thursday, 30 March 2023

Le Fou du Roi Brassin Unique - Imperial IPA

  • Name: Le Fou du Roi Brassin Unique - Imperial IPA, 10%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Medium brown, clear. Quite big, creamy off-white head. Huge later.
  • Aroma: Decent medium malt, some hops. Lightly toasted. Some herbs.
  • Taste: Medium malt, decent hops. Toasted. Nice bitter aftertaste. Hides alcohol well.
  • Bought: Au Bon Moment, 330 ml, CHF 4.90
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 30/3-2023, BB: 1/12-2023

Saturday, 25 March 2023

Le Fou du Roi Brassin Unique - Ale au Vin Cuit

  • Name: Le Fou du Roi Brassin Unique - Ale au Vin Cuit, 7.6%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Dark orange to light brown. Quite hazy. Huge, creamy off-white head.
  • Aroma: Fruits, pale malt, some forest and honey.
  • Taste: Good medium fruits, prunes? Some pale malt, sweetness. Decent.
  • Bought: Au Bon Moment, 330 ml, CHF 4.90
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 25/3-2023, BB: 1/12-2023

zur Grünen Amsel Amsel-Häll

New CH brewery:
  • Name: zur Grünen Amsel Amsel-Häll, 4.8%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Yellow golden, clear at first, hazy later. Small, off-white head.
  • Aroma: Floral, light fruits. Palest malt and shy hops. A bit of yeast.
  • Taste: Light fruits, floral. Some hops. Low bitterness. Yeast notes.
  • Bought: Stadtbuur (Riehen), 330 ml, CHF 3.60
  • Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
  • Info: 25/3-2023, BB: 31/5-2023

Friday, 24 March 2023

Hopstache Makes Even Me Pretty!

  • Name: Hopstache Makes Even Me Pretty!, 11%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Light brown, very slight haze. Small, off-white head.
  • Aroma: Fruits, alcohol. Hops. Some butterscotch.
  • Taste: Good amount of hops, mixed fruits. Strong bitterness. Buttery.
  • Bought: Brewery, 330 ml, CHF 5.50
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 24/3-2023, BB: 1/4-2024

Barbière Azacca Pale Ale

  • Name: Barbière Azacca Pale Ale, 5.0%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Light golden, very slight haze. Small, off-white head.
  • Aroma: Decent hops, light fruits. Cereals and a bit of bread.
  • Taste: Good hops, biscuits. Bread and light fruits. Light bitterness.
  • Bought: Barbière Brew Pub, 330 ml can, CHF 5.50
  • Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
  • Info: 24/3-2023, BB: 31/5-2023

Underwood Amnesia Haze

New brewery, Ukraine beer #10:
  • Name: Underwood Amnesia Haze, 5%, Ukraine
  • Appearance: Pale golden, mostly clear. Big, white head.
  • Aroma: Decent hops, light fruits. Citrus. Floral.
  • Taste: Light fruits, floral. Some light hops. Light bitterness.
  • Bought: Drinks of the World (Bern), 330 ml can, CHF 5.20
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 24/3-2023, BB: 15/6-2024

Saturday, 18 March 2023

Hopstache High Hops

  • Name: Hopstache High Hops, 10%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Orange to light brown, mostly clear. Small off-white head.
  • Aroma: Some light fruits, lots of hops. Some pine.
  • Taste: Huge amount of hops, quite bitter. Some light fruits. Very light butterscotch. Warming, some alcohol.
  • Bought: Brewery, 330 ml, CHF 5.00
  • Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
  • Info: 18/3-2023, BB: 29/2-2024

Egger Small Batch No 16 - Caribbean Lager

  • Name: Egger Small Batch No 16 - Caribbean Lager, 4.6%, Switzerland
  • Appearance: Pale golden, crystal clear. Decent, white head.
  • Aroma: Very pale malt, floral, grains. Light fruits.
  • Taste: Light fruits, floral. Very pale malt. Refreshing, summery.
  • Bought: Coop (Bern Marktgasse), 330 ml, CHF 1.80
  • Score: 2.9 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 11/20)
  • Info: 18/3-2023, BB: 5/5-2023