Beer Reviews by SIGMUND
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1 | La Trappe / Tynt Meadow / Zundert Three Rules Of Authentic Trappist | Netherlands | Abbey Dubbel | 4.4
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9 Sample on tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Dark ruby colour, moderate beige head. Aroma of dark dried fruits, brown kandij sugar syrup, malts and caramel. Rich and pleasant flavour with the same elements, hints of mild spices, moderate hops. |
Nov 13, 2024 09:05:26 PM |
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2 | Gipsy Hill Hepcat | United Kingdom | IPA | 3.6
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 8 July 2017: Cask from the wood, halfpint, at the SPBW 1st National Woodfest, Castleford. Golden colour, white head. Aroma of fruity hops, notes of citrus and tropical fruits. Distinct hoppy flavour, fruity with a piney finish. Could use a bit more of malty body, though. Still a good beer. |
Nov 10, 2024 10:50:36 PM |
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3 | Gipsy Hill Hepcaf Alcohol-free IPA | United Kingdom | Reduced Alcohol | 2.0
Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 4 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 4 330 ml can, as Gipsy Hill Hepcaf Alcohol-free IPA, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken, n/a dept. ABV is 0.5%. Hazy golden to orange colour, moderate to small white head. Aroma of various citrus fruits and tropical fruits, a hint of spruce. Thin and fizzy mouthfeel. Flavour of piney and citric hops, moderate bitterness. |
Nov 10, 2024 10:32:19 PM |
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4 | Monkey Brew Mind Flayer White IPA | Norway | IPA | 3.5
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 440 ml can, as Monkey Brew Mind Flayer White IPA, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.5%. Slightly hazy pale straw colour, small white head. Pleasant aroma of orange peel, coriander seeds and citric hops, a hint of pineapple. Citric flavour with the same elements, decent bitterness, slightly peppery finish. |
Nov 10, 2024 07:03:21 PM |
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5 | Bergenbier Caraiman | Romania | Bohemian / Czech Pilsener | 2.5 |
Nov 10, 2024 04:42:54 PM |
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6 | Lvivska / Lvivske Svitle (4.3%) | Ukraine | Pale Lager | 2.5 |
Nov 10, 2024 03:55:57 PM |
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7 | Sądecki Bartnik Rozkoszna Królowa | Poland | Spiced Beer | 2.6 |
Nov 9, 2024 11:33:18 PM |
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8 | Sandalen Bærserkersider | Norway | Cider | 3.8
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 750 ml clear bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.5%. Golden colour with a pink-ish hue. Pours sparkling with a large but shortlived white head. Pleasant aroma of fresh Norwegian apples, hints of blackcurrants and redcurrants. Slightly dry flavour with the same elements. |
Nov 9, 2024 08:33:45 PM |
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9 | Kasztelan Niepasteryzowane (4.6%) | Poland | Pale Lager | 2.7
Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5 500 ml can, from EkoMarket, Stavanger. ABV is 4.6%. Clear golden colour, large white head. Strong aroma of sweetish pilsener malts and newmown grass, hints of flowers and honey. Fairly light bodied. Medium sweet flavour of malts, moderate floral and herbal hops. |
Nov 9, 2024 11:28:09 AM |
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10 | Książęce Ciemne Łagodne | Poland | Schwarzbier | 3.2
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 500 ml bottle, classified as a Schwarzbier, from EkoMarket, Stavanger. ABV is 4.1%, IBU 20. Very dark brown to black colour, moderate beige head. Aroma of Schwarzbrot and lightly roasted malts. Flavour with the same elements, not too sweet, hints of roasted nuts, very moderate hops. |
Nov 8, 2024 01:37:35 PM |
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11 | Aukštaitijos Bravorai Kvietinis Wheat and Barley Malt Duo | Lithuania | Hefeweizen | 2.2 |
Nov 8, 2024 12:34:14 AM |
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12 | Nøgne Ø Footloose Rosé Tripel Reserve | Norway | Abbey Tripel | 3.1
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 330 ml bottle, as Nøgne Ø Footloose Rosé Tripel Reserve, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 10%, IBU 30. Gusher bottle. Hazy golden to orange colour, moderate white head. Aroma of yeast, white kandij sugar syrup, oak and rosé wine. The flavour has the same elements, and is way too yeasty. Waste of money. |
Nov 8, 2024 12:09:15 AM |
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13 | Lvivska / Lvivske Lev Temne (Лев Темне) | Ukraine | Dunkel / Dark Lager | 3.3
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 7 480 ml can, from EkoMarket Stavanger. ABV is 4.7%. Mahogany colour, moderate to small off-white to beige head. Aroma of dark bread and dark Munich malts, hints of prunes and burnt breadcrumbs. The flavour has the same elements, and is not too sweet. Moderate to low bitterness. |
Nov 7, 2024 04:04:44 PM |
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14 | Slavutych Ice Beer Mix Lime | Ukraine | Fruit Beer | 2.0
Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 4 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 4 500 ml clear bottle, from EkoMarket, Stavanger. ABV is 3.5%. Clear and very pale straw colour, small white head. Aroma of lime and pilsener malts. Medium sweet and citric flavour, notes of lime, pilsener notes in the background, low bitterness. Not undrinkable. |
Nov 7, 2024 01:05:40 PM |
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15 | Bistrampolio Weissbier | Lithuania | Hefeweizen | 2.1
Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 4 1 liter swingtop bottle, from EkoMarket, Stavanger. ABV is 4.6%. Deep golden to pale brown colour, moderate white head. Aroma of grain, malts and stale jam, hints of decaying fruits (incl. banana), only a faint hint of cloves. Flavour of malts and grain, a little citrus, hints of stale jam. Not my favourite Hefeweizen this one. |
Nov 7, 2024 12:40:09 PM |
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16 | Pilsner Urquell Kvasnicovy (Unfiltered) | Czech Republic | Bohemian / Czech Pilsener | 3.7
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 October 2014: On tap at Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. Fairly clear golden colour (beginning of keg, will probably be hazier towards the end). Large white head. Strong aroma of herbal hops (Saaz, I assume), hints of butterscotch as expected, but not disturbing, Lovely and fresh hoppy and herbal character throughout in the flavour, distinct bittering hops in the finish. Also sampled at brewery tour. |
Nov 6, 2024 08:31:40 PM |
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17 | Velkopopovický Kozel Světlý | Czech Republic | Bohemian / Czech Pilsener | 2.6 |
Nov 6, 2024 08:21:21 PM |
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18 | Velkopopovický Kozel Medium 11° | Czech Republic | Bohemian / Czech Pilsener | 2.7
Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 5 July 2015: 500 ml can, from a minimarket in Prague. ABV is 4.6%. Clear golden colour, large to moderate white head. Sweetish aroma of newmown grass, also some herbal notes. Fizzy mouthfeel. light bodied. A little sweetness, but overall medium dry flavour. Acceptable bittering hops. |
Nov 6, 2024 08:18:47 PM |
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19 | Lervig / Alesmith Kveik Culture | Norway | IPA | 3.6
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.5%. Slightly hazy brownish-orange-golden colour, moderate to small white head. Nice aroma of yellow plums and citrus, hints of mild spices. Crisp flavour with the same elements, and a moderate but pleasant bitterness. |
Nov 6, 2024 07:04:51 PM |
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20 | FrauGruber Caught in my Dream | Germany | IPA | 3.9 |
Nov 4, 2024 04:43:25 PM |
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21 | Nua Black IPA | Norway | American Black Ale | 3.5
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 330 ml can, from Coop Mega Madla Handelslag. ABV is 4.7%. Colour somewhere between mahogany and ebony, large beige head. Aroma of roast malts, coffee and piney hops. Smooth and fairly dry flavour, roast malts and coffee again, well balanced with citric and piney hops. Medium bitter and roasty aftertaste. |
Aug 20, 2024 08:11:06 PM |
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22 | Vocation Full Bloom | United Kingdom | Blonde Ale | 3.5 |
Aug 20, 2024 06:37:08 PM |
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23 | Salikatt Catching Rays | Norway | Imperial IPA | 3.7 |
Aug 20, 2024 10:37:00 AM |
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24 | 7 Fjell Go’ Stemning 36 - India Pale Ale - Cascade & Simcoe | Norway | IPA | 3.5
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7 330 ml can, from Coop Mega Madla Handelslag. ABV is 4.7%, IBU 22. Slightly hazy pale golden colour, thin and small white head. Pleasant aroma of citrus and tropical fruits, including mango and papaya. Light bodied. Citric flavour too, hints of melon and papaya in the background, a low piney bitterness in the finish. |
Aug 20, 2024 09:26:15 AM |
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25 | Raa Hoppy Series #28 Best Hop In Show | Norway | IPA | 4.0
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 440 ml can, from Coop Mega Madla Handelslag. ABV is 4.7%. Murky yellow colour, moderate white head. Aroma of tropical fruits, particularly pineapple, mango and passionfruit. Citric flavour, also with plenty of said tropical fruits, a moderate bitterness in the finish. Not too sweet. |
Aug 18, 2024 04:56:24 PM |