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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
2401 Lervig Low Key Norway Reduced Alcohol 2.8

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 4 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 6

330 ml can, Cardinal pub, Stavanger. ABV is 2.2%. Milky and very pale yellow colour, small white head. Nice aroma of citric and piney hops, hints of tropical fruits, some grainy notes in the background. Thin and citric mouthfeel. The flavour is piney and citric, hints of tropical fruits.

Jun 28, 2022
12:01:47 PM
2402 Whitewater Helles Lager United Kingdom Helles / Dortmunder 2.7

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

330 ml can, as Whitewater Helles Lager, from KWM Wines & Spirits. ABV is 4.2%. Pale golden colour, moderate to small white head. "Dusty" and grainy aroma, a hint of old jam. Citric mouthfeel, but not too fizzy. The flavour is malty and slightly citric, low bitterness, fairly refreshing.

Jun 28, 2022
11:12:45 AM
2403 Brehon Imagine Ireland IPA 3.5

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

440 ml can, from KWM Wines & Spirits. ABV is 6.2%. Slightly hazy golden to orange colour, moderate to small white head, decent lacing. Aroma of oranges, dust and pine. Moderate carbonation, smooth mouthfeel. Citric and piney flavour, decent bitterness.

Jun 26, 2022
08:30:23 PM
2404 Beer Hut IPA Bright & Juicy United Kingdom IPA 2.8

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5

330 ml can, as Beer Hut IPA Bright & Juicy, from KWM Wines & Spirits. ABV is 5.8%. Hazy golden colour, large and coarse white head, rapidly diminishing. Slightly sourish and citric aroma. The flavor is apparently infected, slightly sour, with moderate citric hops.

Jun 26, 2022
06:35:56 PM
2405 Beer Hut Citra / Ella Pale Ale United Kingdom American Pale Ale 2.3

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

440 ml can, from KWM Wines & Spirits. ABV is 4.5%. Overcarbonated, the glass fills completely be white foam, and the hazy and very pale yellow beer appears only very slowly. Aroma of citric and spicy hops, with some less pleasant notes of broth and fart in the background. Fizzy mouthfeel, thin body. Flavour of moderate citric and piney hops, one-dimensional. Won't buy again.

Jun 26, 2022
02:53:45 PM
2406 Lindesnes LB Vintermørk Jule Ale Norway Porter 3.4

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

330 ml bottle, batch L84, from Vinmonopolet Sauda. ABV is 7.4%. Nearly black colour, moderate to small beige head. Aroma of malts, sourish black rye bread, a hint of liquorice. The flavour is also malty and moderately sweet, notes of chocolate, mild coffee, black bread and a hint of liquorice, moderate hops. Not bad.

Jun 24, 2022
07:24:13 PM
2407 3 Fonteinen Oude Kriek Geturfd PX Belgium Fruit Lambic 3.8

Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

750 ml corked & caged bottle, Oude Kriek (season 19|20) Blend No. 75, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 7.3%. Hazy red colour, no head. Aroma of sour cherries, cherry kernels, farmhouse, oak and a hint of peat. The flavour has sour cherries, lemons and brettanomyces galore, also oak and a hint of peat.

Jun 24, 2022
03:21:25 PM
2408 Vault City Strawberry Sundae United Kingdom Fruit Beer 3.0

Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.0%. "Dirty pink" colour, large head, slightly off-white. "Artificial" strawberry aroma (despite being made with real strawberries), also hints of lactose and vanilla. Distinct strawberries / jam in the slightly sour flavor, also lactose and vanilla. Minimal hops.

Jun 24, 2022
10:53:01 AM
2409 Vault City Yuzu Galaxy United Kingdom Fruit Beer 3.6

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 4 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

375 ml green bottle, from Vinmonopolet Klepp. ABV is 8.8%. Hazy golden to dirt brown colour, lots of lumpy yeast floaties. Large white head. Aroma of yuzu zest and citric hops. The flavour is sweet and sour, with a distinct citric fruity acidity, yuzu zest and spicy yeast galore, also citric Galaxy hops.

Jun 24, 2022
10:47:39 AM
2410 Homborsund Svartskjær Belgisk Quadrupel Norway Abbey Quadrupel 4.0

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

330 ml bottle, as Homborsund Svartskjær Belgisk Quadrupel. ABV is 10%, IBU 40. Hops are Polaris and Saaz. Very dark brown colour, nearly black. Moderate beige head. Aroma of malts, caramel, brown kandij sugar syrup and dark dried fruits. Rich mouthfeel, warming throatfeel. The flavour has the same elements as the aroma, with more roast malts than most quads, but is not as sweet as the aroma made me fear. Quite enjoyable to drink.

Jun 24, 2022
10:25:17 AM
2411 Homborsund Homborsider Eple Norway Cider 3.7

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

440 ml can, from Bunnpris Sauda. ABV is 4.7%. Clear and very pale straw colour, pours moderately sparkling, no head. Aroma of apples and citric and spicy hops (Mosaic). Semi-dry (or semi-sweet, if you like) flavour of eating apples (Summerred and Aroma), moderate hops contribute with an interesting twist. Pleasant to drink.

Jun 24, 2022
10:21:09 AM
2412 Cervisiam Profondo Rosso Norway Berliner Weisse 3.3

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6%. Hazy orange colour, large to moderate white head. Aroma of lactic acid and strawberry jam. Medium sour flavour of lactic acid and strawberries. Refreshing.

Jun 24, 2022
08:53:11 AM
2413 Mikerphone Brewing Smells Like Bean Spirit - Double Maple United States Stout 3.6

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

355 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 8%. Pitch black colour, small brown head. Sweetish aroma of roast malts, coffee and loads of maple syrup. The flavour is not quite as sweet as I feared, but has again loads of maple syrup, also notes of coffee, moderate bittering hops.

Jun 23, 2022
06:33:37 PM
2414 Farmageddon Mosaic IPA United Kingdom IPA 3.4

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

440 ml can, from KWM Wines & Spirits. ABV is 6.3%. Moderately gushing can. Slightly hazy golden colour, large white head. Aroma of tropical fruit nectar, hints of citrus, also a weird hint of broth, which seems to be common in beers from Northern Ireland - possibly due to poor water quality? Light bodied for its strength. Refreshing flavour, not very sweet, notes of citrus, hints of tropical fruits, a moderate grapefruity and earthy bitterness in the finish.

Jun 22, 2022
06:34:51 PM
2415 Farmageddon India Export Porter United Kingdom Porter 3.7

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

Shared 500 ml bottle at local tasting, thanks to gunnar, who was instructed to bring this back from NI. Black colour, tan head. Nice roasty aroma, notes of coffee, hints of unsweetened liquorice. Fairly dry and roasty flavour with a light body, coffee notes, again hints of unsweetened liquorice, nice enough but not very complex.

Jun 22, 2022
06:29:06 PM
2416 Farmageddon Last American Hero West Coast IPA United Kingdom IPA 3.8

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

440 ml can, from KWM Wines & Sprits. ABV is 6.4%. Hazy brownish-orange colour, moderate white head. Aroma of grapefruity and piney American hops. The flavour is not too sweet, but has a sufficient malty base, followed by notes of grapefruit, bitter oranges and resin, and a distinctly bitter finish.

Jun 22, 2022
06:02:02 PM
2417 Beer Hut The Bruce India Pale Ale United Kingdom IPA 3.7

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

440 ml can, from KWM Wines & Spirits.ABV is 6.2%. Hops are Citra and The Bruce. Hazy yellow colour, small white head, nice lacing. Aroma of citric and spicy hops, a hint of damp basement. Citric mouthfeel. The flavour has again citric and slightly spicy hops, well balanced, dry finish.

Jun 22, 2022
02:50:35 PM
2418 Beer Hut Hi-Fi India Pale Ale United Kingdom IPA 3.4

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

440 ml can, from KWM Wine & Spirits, as Beer Hut Hi-Fi India Pale Ale. ABV is 6%. Hops are Citra, Columbus and Chinook. Hazy pale yellow colour, moderate to small white head. Aroma of citrus and tropical fruits, a hint of pine, a faint hint of broth. Fizzy mouthfeel. Citric flavour, hints of pine needles, moderately bitter finish.

Jun 22, 2022
01:39:54 PM
2419 Beer Hut Simcoe / El Dorado Pale Ale United Kingdom American Pale Ale 3.4

Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7

440 ml can, as Beer Hut Simcoe / El Dorado Pale Ale, from KWM Wines & Spirits. ABV is 4.5%. Moderately hazy pale yellow colour, moderate white head. Aroma of citrus, hints of yellow stonefruits, a less pleasant hint of fart in the background. Light bodied as expected. Distinct citrus notes in the refreshing flavour, a moderate grapefruity bitterness in the finish.

Jun 22, 2022
10:48:54 AM
2420 Beer Hut Climb into the Clouds United Kingdom Imperial IPA 3.4

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

440 ml can, from KWM Wines & Spirits. ABV is 10%. Cloudy yellow colour, large white head. Aroma of piney and grapefruity hops, some less pleasant notes of broth in the background. Citric flavour, hints of yellow stonefruits, fairly bitter finish, noticeable alcohol.

Jun 22, 2022
10:41:46 AM
2421 Beer Hut Mixtape Session IPA United Kingdom IPA 3.6

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

440 ml can, from KWM Wines & Spirits. ABV is 4.5%. Moderately hazy pale yellow colour, large white head. Aroma of pine needles, sprucetips and citrus. Light bodied. Flavour of citric and "spicy" hops, good bitterness.

Jun 22, 2022
10:33:55 AM
2422 Beer Hut Session IPA Soft & Tropical United Kingdom IPA 3.0

Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 6

330 ml can, from KWM Wines & Spirits. ABV is 3.9%. Hazy pale yellow colour, small white head. Aroma of dust and humid basement, a hint of citrus. Tolerable body for its ABV. Citric and piney flavour, okay, but there is too little of everything.

Jun 22, 2022
10:29:37 AM
2423 Galway Bay Black Forest Cherry Porter Ireland Porter 3.5

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

Keg halfpint at Brew Dock, Dublin. Black colour, no head. Aroma of roast malts, hints of cherries and marzipan. Fruity and mildly roasty flavour, notes of cherries, a hint of almonds.

Jun 22, 2022
09:13:47 AM
2424 Galway Bay Banished Sun Ireland Imperial Porter 4.1

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 9

Keg halfpint at Brew Dock, Dublin. 8% ABV. Black colour, tan head. Moderate roasty aroma, notes of chocolate. Smooth and slightly sweet flavour, notes of chocolate and moderately roast malts, hints of oatmeal and vanilla. Very good!

Jun 22, 2022
09:10:08 AM
2425 Galway Bay Little Feelings Citra, Simcoe, Amarillo Pale Ale Ireland American Pale Ale 4.0

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

440 ml can, from KWM Wines & Spirits. ABV is 5%. Hazy pale yellow colour, moderate white head. Nice aroma of mango, pineapple and papaya, hints of pine. Smooth flavour of said fruits, also citrus, not too sweet, hints of sprucetips and pine needles, but the bitterness is moderate to low. Good beer.

Jun 22, 2022
08:56:42 AM