Beer Reviews by SIGMUND

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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
251 Hiisi Pirunpelto (2017-2020) Finland Bock 2.8

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

December 2017: 330 ml bottle, from Alko Karigasniemi. ABV is 6.5%. Reddish brown colour, huge off-white head. Aroma of malts, caramel and dried fruits, hints of oak and leather. Malty flavour too, slightly sweet, a bit unclean, some dust and wood, some caramel.

Jun 9, 2024
05:22:35 PM
252 Hiisi Nuri Brut IPA Finland IPA 3.6

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 8

April 2019: 330 ml bottle, as Hiisi Nuri Brut IPA, from a grocery store in Helsinki. ABV 5.5%, 25 IBU. Slightly hazy pale golden colour, moderate white head. Aroma of piney, citrussy and herbal hops. Dry flavour, citric, herbal, piney and easy drinking.

Jun 9, 2024
05:17:48 PM
253 Hiisi Iku-Turso Imperial Stout Finland Imperial Stout 4.6

Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 10 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9

April 2019: 330 ml bottle, probably at Kaisla Beer House, Helsinki, ABV 9.0%. Black colour, tan head. Both aroma and flavour are very well balanced, AFAIK without any unusual ingredients - this is an imperial stout the way it should be. Notes of roast malts, chocolate, coffee and liquorice, hints of tar. Not too sweet. Moderate hops. The best beer I had in Finland.

Jun 9, 2024
05:13:44 PM
254 Ser Bhum Dragon Stout Bhutan Dry Stout 3.6

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

August 2017: Shared can at local tasting, thanks to omhper. Black colour. Aroma and flavour of coffee and roast malts, fairly dry. Not bad at all. Might well sample again.

Jun 9, 2024
04:21:27 PM
255 Funky Fluid x HOPit Puzzled NEIPA Poland IPA 3.5

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

500 ml can, as Funky Fluid x HOPit Puzzled NEIPA, from Vinmonopolet Madla. ABV is 6.6%. Hazy golden colour, moderate white head. Aroma of piña colada, citrus, various tropical fruits, hints of spruce. Citric flavour, not too sweet, hints of tropical fruits on a dull and grainy background, a very moderate and dry resinous bitterness in the finish, slightly metallic aftertaste.

Jun 9, 2024
02:43:42 PM
256 Kinn Imperiet Engelsk IPA Norway IPA 3.3

Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

750 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6%. Slightly hazy golden to orange colour, moderate white head. Aroma of malts, bread and earthy hops. Dry flavour with just a little fruit, grain and earthy hops. Medium bitter finish.

Jun 9, 2024
11:15:00 AM
257 Disko Grande Vega Quadrupel Norway Abbey Quadrupel 3.2

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

440 ml can, as Disko Grande Vega Quadrupel, from Vinmonopolet Madla. ABV is 11.0%. Hazy brown colour, moderate head, slightly off-white. Aroma of caramel, alcohol, molasses and brown sugar. Sweet boozy flavour, molasses, fusel, caramel, noticeable bittering hops. Unrefined, far from Trappist quality.

Jun 8, 2024
09:55:03 PM
258 Rygr Sure Ylva Yuzu Norway Fruit Beer 3.6

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 7%. Hazy and very pale yellow colour, moderate to small white head. Lovely aroma of yuzu and other citrus fruits. Sour flavour with plenty of yuzu, also lactic acid.

Jun 8, 2024
07:33:13 PM
259 Frederikshavn Dark Quarterer Denmark Imperial Stout 3.8

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

December 2020: 500 ml bottle, from Løvbjerg Brønderslev. ABV is 12.3%. Pitch black colour, small brown head. Aroma of roast malts, chocolate, mild coffee, a hint of vanilla. Moderate carbonation. Distinct roasty flavour, notes of dark bitter chocolate, strong and bitter coffee, liquorice and a hint of vanilla, also substantial bittering hops. Sweet, but the bitterness is dominant. Not perfectly balanced, but impressive.

Jun 8, 2024
04:30:20 PM
260 Kinn Grindaguten Norway Saison 3.8

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

750 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.5%. Moderately hazy golden colour, large white head. Pleasant aroma of mild spices, stewed yellow fruits and spicy saison yeast. The flavour is not too sweet, fairly refreshing, again with mild spicy notes. Moderate to low bitterness.

Jun 8, 2024
03:48:07 PM
261 Frøya Skipsnissen Julebokk Norway Bock 3.2

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

500 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet Madla. ABV is 6.8%. Reddish brown colour, huge and long lasting off-white to beige head. Aroma of caramel, dark dried fruits, brown sugar and mild spices. Fizzy mouthfeel. Sweet flavour, loads of caramel and spices, not perfectly balanced. Not very strong notes of bourbon and oak.

Jun 7, 2024
02:15:11 PM
262 Lindheim Maskat Wit Norway Witbier 2.7

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

500 ml bottle, batch #488, from Coop Mega Jærhagen, Klepp. ABV is 4.7%. Slightly hazy and very pale golden colour, moderate to small white head. Distinct "perfumed" aroma of orange peel, chamomile and coriander (leaves rather than seeds). Citric flavour, again with "perfumed" and soapy notes of chamomile and coriander leaves. I am not a big fan of this one. Won't buy again.

Jun 7, 2024
11:25:18 AM
263 Lomb Døl Norway Pale Lager 2.6

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

March 2021: 500 ml bottle, batch #0266, from Gulating Ølutsalg, Stavanger. ABV is 4.7%. Deep golden colour, clear untill the yeast is poured in the end. Small white head. Aroma of yeast and grain, some floral notes. Slightly citric and lagerish mouthfeel (well, it IS a lager). The flavour has first some citric notes, then rather boring grainy notes take over. Low bitterness. Not much here to keep me excited.

Jun 7, 2024
04:03:11 AM
264 Lomb Peer Gynt Norway Lager 2.1

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

April 2021: 500 ml bottle, from Gulating Ølutsalg, Stavanger. ABV is 4.7%. Nearly clear deep golden to amber colour, small and thin white head. Aroma of juniper, hints of black crowberries, stale jam, caramel, wort and stale bread. Fizzy and citric mouthfeel. Medium dry and dull flavour, hints of the same elements as the aroma. The juniper and crowberries should have had the potential to make the beer more interesting, but there is too little of them, and too much of not-so-nice grainy and bready elements. Hops are on the ingredients list, but I cannot say they are noticeable. As a result, the beer is utterly forgettable, and I will not buy it again.

Jun 7, 2024
03:49:31 AM
265 Lindheim Vesle-Torstein Red IPA Norway IPA 3.6

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

August 2019: 500 ml bottle, batch #269, probably from Vaaland, Bryne. ABV is 4.7%. Deep reddish brown colour, large off-white head. Nice aroma of piney and fruity hops, hints of over-ripe red berries. Fruity and malty flavour, notes of citrus, over-ripe red berries and caramel, but not too sweet.

Jun 7, 2024
03:26:19 AM
266 Moor Stout United Kingdom Stout 3.3

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

March 2017: On tap at Cardinal Pub & Bar (Moor Night), Stavanger. Black colour, moderate tan head. Roasty aroma, notes of mild coffee, hints of chocolate and wood, a whiff of smoke. Smooth mouthfeel. Moderately roasty flavour, medium dry, woody notes, again a whiff of smoke, while a slight fruitiness helps the drinkability. Moderate but noticeable hops in the finish.

Jun 7, 2024
12:10:50 AM
267 Moor So'Hop United Kingdom Blonde Ale 3.2

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

March 2017: Shared can at Cardinal Pub & Bar, Moor Night presentation. Pale golden colour, moderate white head. Moderate aroma of Aussie hops. Herbal and grapefruity hops in the flavour, notes of pine and spruce too, medium dry. Moderate bitterness. Light bodied.

Jun 7, 2024
12:08:34 AM
268 Moor Smokey Horyzon United Kingdom Rye Beer 3.3

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

August 2017: On tap at Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. Deep orange colour, large off-white head. Aroma of smoked malts, smoked meat and smoked fish. Slightly dry flavour, with a certain fruitiness that helps the drinkability a lot. Also distinct notes of smoked malts, moderate hops. I might not be the world's biggest fan of smoked beers in general, but this is one I could happily drink again - and again.

Jun 7, 2024
12:06:32 AM
269 Moor Raw United Kingdom Bitter 3.4

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

March 2017: Shared can at Cardinal Pub & Bar, Moor Night presentation. Deep golden colour, moderate white head. Moderate earthy aroma. Very "English" flavour, earthy and herbal hops, sufficient malts for its ABV, medium dry.

Jun 7, 2024
12:03:39 AM
270 Moor Peat Porter United Kingdom Porter 3.4

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

February 2013: 660 ml bottle, from Voldby Købmandsgård. ABV is 4.7%. Dark brown to ruby colour, nearly black. Large beige head. Dryish roasty aroma, notes of coffee and dust, hints of woodwork. The dry flavour has also notes of coffee, hints of dark chocolate, unsweetened liquorice and wood, hints of ashes. Medium bitter finish.

Jun 7, 2024
12:00:42 AM
271 Moor Nor'Hop United Kingdom Blonde Ale 3.3

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

March 2017: Shared can at Cardinal Pub & Bar, Moor Night presentation. Pale golden colour, moderate white head. Aroma of Citra hops, hints of spruce. Pine and grapefruit in the flavour, fairly dry. The mouthfeel is a bit thin.

Jun 6, 2024
11:57:53 PM
272 Moor Illusion United Kingdom American Black Ale 3.3

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 7

March 2017: Shared can at Cardinal Pub & Bar, Moor Night presentation. ABV is 4.5%. Dark brown colour, large beige head. Pleasant fruity aroma, some pine and lightly roasted malts in the background. Discrete roast malts and piney hops in the dry flavour.

Jun 6, 2024
11:54:54 PM
273 Moor Hoppiness United Kingdom IPA 3.6

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

March 2017: On tap at Cardinal Pub & Bar (Moor Night), Stavanger. Golden colour, huge white head. Aroma of piney and grassy hops, also some grapefruit. Smooth mouthfeel. Piney and grapefruity hops in the flavour too, a tad more dry than sweet. Reasonably bitter finish.

Jun 6, 2024
11:52:50 PM
274 Moor Dark Alliance United Kingdom Coffee Stout 3.1

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

October 2014: Shared 660 ml bottle, at local tasting. ABV is 4.7%. Black colour, beige head. Aroma of piney hops, mild roasty notes. Dry flavour with some bitter coffee notes and piney American hops.

Jun 6, 2024
11:50:12 PM
275 Moor Confidence United Kingdom Amber Ale 3.2

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 6

July 2017: 330 ml can, from Gulating Ølutsalg, Stavanger. ABV is 4.6%. Hazy brown colour, small off-white head. Aroma of piney hops, some spruce too. Medium dry flavour, distinct malts but even more distinct fruity and piney hops. The fruitiness helps the drinkability a lot.

Jun 6, 2024
11:47:56 PM