Bergenbier

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

Clear, crystal clear light yellow with white bubbly foam head, Aroma is malty with some hay, grass, Taste is thick malty somewhat bitter pilsener. Short dry bitter aftertaste. (Bucharest 201208)

Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 3 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 2 | Overall: 3

The only reason I've even been exposed to this beer was because my best friend went to Romania and brought back some of their local stuff that's probably not available in the states. So while this won't be too informative in making a decision in buying it stateside, if you ever make it to Romania then you will know what to avoid (or try if you want to see for yourself). The pour out of the can was incredibly foamy with a typical blonde ale look. Lots of carbonation, a very clear yellowish color with little aroma. At first taste, I had to make sure my tongue was working because quite frankly there was nothing registering. Then after a second mouthful, I could taste a slight grainyness to it that was not pleasant. Then an awful chemical taste that was reminiscent of Budweiser or Miller. Then it hit me. This cold sweat started to break out. I was being optimistic and rationalized that it was something other than the beer (same friend gave his dad Oranjeboom and subsequently got gout...what a son). I was wondering if the formaldahyde like chemical taste was causing this sweat. It had me worried so as I got up and walked to the sink to pour out this garbage, I had to stop and remember that my best bud got this for me, so I had to do an about-face and stomach the rest. It did not get any better, but it didn't get any worse either which was weird. Anyways, I guess the moral to the story is that if you find yourself in Romania you might want to avoid this one, but if your best friend gets it for you just grin and bear it.