Beer Reviews by SIGMUND

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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
276 Pigeonnelle Loirette 5.5% France Belgian Ale 2.8

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

April 2017: 330 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. BB date 08.01.2015. ABV is 5.5%. Pale golden colour, clear first, hazy when the yeast is poured in the end. Large white head of poor retention. Strange aroma of dust, sea water, cooked vegetables. Soft mouthfeel. Fairly dry and refreshing flavour, hints of salt, mild spices and citrus. Moderate hops.

Jun 6, 2024
06:57:37 PM
277 Pigeonnelle La Salamandre France Belgian Ale 3.1

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

June 2015: 750 ml bottle from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. BB date 05.03.2015. ABV is 6.5%. Pale straw colour, huge white head. Nice spicy and yeasty aroma, some fruity notes too. The flavour has some fruity acidity and mild spicy notes. Very moderate hops. Kind of refreshing, but not very exciting.

Jun 6, 2024
06:53:16 PM
278 Salamander Dagens Pils Norway Bohemian / Czech Pilsener 2.4

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

August 2020: 330 ml bottle, as Salamander Dagens Pils, batch #0037, from Det Gode Brygg, Sandnes. Pale golden colour, moderate to small white head. Grassy and herbal aroma, notes of German noble hops. Standard pilsener flavour, a little grassy sweetness, some sourish notes in the end. A bit more bittering hops would not hurt.

Jun 6, 2024
06:20:09 PM
279 Raa Hoppy Series #6 In Galaxy We Trust Norway IPA 3.3

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

October 2020: 440 ml can, from Gulating Ølutsalg, Stavanger. ABV is 4.7%. Cloudy straw colour, moderate to small coarse white head. Pleasant aroma of spruce and pine, citrus and tropical fruits. The flavour is citric and slightly acidic, some resinous notes, but lacks "bite" in the finish.

Jun 6, 2024
03:45:10 PM
280 Raa Human Series #7 Vanilla Milk Stout Norway Milk Stout 3.6

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

August 2021: 440 ml can, from Gulating ølutsalg, Stavanger. ABV is 4.7%. Black colour, moderate beige head. Aroma of roast malts, coffee, dark chocolate, vanilla and lactose. The flavour has the same elements, but the lactose sweetness is fortunately not over the top.

Jun 6, 2024
03:36:06 PM
281 Raa Hoppy Series #1 Hoppy Fake Blond Norway IPA 3.7

Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

October 2019: 440 ml can, as Raa Hoppy Fake Blonde, from Bris Ølutsalg, Jørpeland. ABV is 4.7%. Slightly hazy golden colour, large white head. Lovely aroma of citrus, spruce and pine. Light bodied, not much malt here to support the hoppiness. Citrus and pine needles in the flavour again, fairly bitter finish.

Jun 6, 2024
03:23:36 PM
282 Raa Human Series #2 Golden Raa Norway Blonde Ale 3.7

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

October 2019: 440 ml can, from Bris Ølutsalg, Jørpeland - probably my last tick from this (now sadly defunct) beer store. ABV is 4.7%. Hops are Amarillo and Citra. Pale golden colour, large white head. Very nice aroma of citrus and tropical fruits, hints of spruce. The flavour has some sweetness, and distinct notes of sprucetips and pine needles, also grapefruit.

Jun 6, 2024
03:11:40 PM
283 Raa Sour Series #3 Blackberry Sour Norway Berliner Weisse 3.7

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

May 2022: 440 ml can, from Gulating Ølutsalg, Stavanger. Sour series #3. ABV is 4.7%. Gusher can. Moderately hazy deep red colour, large to moderate pink head. Distinct aroma of blackberries / bramble, lactose, vanilla and lactic acid. Sour flavour with same elements as the aroma, low bitterness.

Jun 6, 2024
02:54:13 PM
284 Frydenlund Gyllen IPA Norway IPA 3.0

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

500 ml can, from SPAR Jørpeland. ABV is 4.5%. I thought I had rated this beer when it was first introduced on the market, but apparently not. Hazy / murky yellow colour, large white head. Moderate aroma of citric hops, a hint of spruce. Light bodied. The flavour has moderate notes of citric and piney hops, not very sweet, medium bitter finish. Could have been better, could have been worse.

Jun 6, 2024
02:34:14 PM
285 Raa Hoppy Series #21 Three To Tango Norway Imperial IPA 3.9

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

March 2022: 440 ml can, batch #100, from Vinmonopolet Madla. ABV is 10%. Opaque yellow to orange colour, huge white head. Intense aroma of oranges and other citrus fruits, also various tropical fruits. Sweet flavour with the same elements as the aroma, also notes of sprucetips, the alcohol is noticeable but not disturbing, low bitterness. Good beer, but maybe a bit too far out on the sweet side.

Jun 6, 2024
12:14:21 PM
286 Raa Hoppy Series #2 DDH Hazy Secret Norway American Pale Ale 4.0

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

September 2018: 500 ml can, from a trade with Cunningham. Produced at Ego Brygghus. ABV is 4.7%. Very cloudy yellow colour, moderate to small white head. Aroma of pine, citrus and tropical fruits. Smooth and fresh flavour, again with notes of pine needles / resin, citrus and tropical fruits. Moderate bitterness. Very good beer!

Jun 6, 2024
11:54:22 AM
287 Raa Hoppy Series #17 Crush Norway IPA 4.0

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

June 2021: 440 ml can, from Gulating Ølutsalg, Stavanger. ABV is 4.7%. Moderately hazy golden to orange colour, moderate white head. Aroma of mango, passionfruit, papaya and guava. The flavour is fruity / citric but not too sweet, again with notes of said tropical fruits. Hints of sprucetips, but the bitterness is low. Enjoyable beer, might well buy again.

Jun 6, 2024
11:42:31 AM
288 Raa Human Series #9 Solbrent Norway Witbier 3.6

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

440 ml can, as Raa Human Series #9 Solbrent, from Coop Mega Jærhagen. Klepp. ABV is 4.7%. Hops are Simcoe, Citra and Tettnang. Orange peel and coriander and some wheat added. Nearly clear golden colour, large to moderate white head. Aroma of orange peel and coriander. The flavour has again notes of orange peel and coriander, but also more distinct notes of American hops than you normally find in a witbier.

Jun 6, 2024
11:14:39 AM
289 Rygr Seid Phantasm II (2) Dobbel NEIPA Norway Imperial IPA 4.0

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

330 ml can, as Rygr Seid Phantasm II Dobbel NEIPA, from Vinmonopolet Madla. ABV is 8%. Hops are Rakau, Southern Passion and Pink Boot. Opaque yellow colour, moderate to small white head. Aroma and flavour of fruity, spicy and herbal hops. Good beer.

Jun 6, 2024
10:33:59 AM
290 Rygr Seid Phantasm I (1) Dobbel NEIPA Norway Imperial IPA 3.9

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Madla. ABV is 8%. Hops are Crystal, Talus and Strata. Opaque yellow colour, small white head. Aroma of fruity hops and crushed white grapes, white wine, flowers, herbs and spices. Citric and herbal / spicy flavour, with a certain hopburn (which I like), moderate bitterness.

Jun 6, 2024
09:57:00 AM
291 Skudenes Snooty Mango IPA Norway IPA 3.5

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

November 2021: 330 ml can, from Gulating Ølutsalg, Stavanger. ABV is 4.7%. Cloudy pale yellow colour, moderate to small white head. Aroma of mango, lactose and vanilla. Flavour of citrus, mango and moderate vanilla, not too sweet. The lactose is very subdued. A slight hop bitterness in the finish. Nice and refreshing.

Jun 5, 2024
06:59:26 PM
292 Røros I Hope, I Think, I IPA Norway IPA 1.7

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 7%. Gusher can. Hazy reddish brown colour, small off-white head. Unfresh aroma of whey, stale caramel and stale hops. Flavour of grapefruity and piney hops, some caramel and whey (which is a very bad idea). Won't buy again.

Jun 5, 2024
05:00:57 PM
293 Monkey Brew Pomona Lemon Wheat Norway Fruit Beer 3.0

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

440 ml can, as Monkey Brew Pomona Lemon Wheat (a Pomona Lemon Sour also exists), from Coop Mega Jærhagen, Klepp. ABV is 4.7%. Clear and pale golden colour, moderate to small white head. Aroma of lemon zest. Flavour also of lemon zest, not very sour apart from that. Low bitterness.

Jun 5, 2024
02:04:33 PM
294 Nøisom Steam Beer Norway California Common / Steam 2.8

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.2%. Moderately hazy brown colour, moderate off-white head. Aroma of malts, caramel and earthy and herbal hops. Fizzy and slightly citric mouthfeel. The flavour is medium sweet, with dominant caramel and yeast, also notes of pine and juniper twigs, bitter aftertaste. Too yeasty, won't buy again.

Jun 4, 2024
09:11:01 PM
295 Kirkstall Dissolution IPA Extra United Kingdom IPA 3.2

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

Shared 500 ml bottle at local tasting, thanks to Holmen2. ABV is 6.0%. Clear deep golden to orange colour, moderate to low white head. Nice and "typically English" aroma, toffee, caramel and sourish hops. Much the same elements in the flavour too, but less nice - seems a bit unbalanced. Drinkable, but far from the best IPA I’ve had.

Jun 4, 2024
08:42:57 PM
296 Kirkstall Dissolution IPA United Kingdom IPA 3.6

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

March 2021: 500 ml bottle, from Bier Huis, Ossett. ABV is 5.0%. Clear deep golden colour, moderate white head. Aroma of malts and toffee, hints of caramel and earthy hops. The flavour is first malty but not very sweet, followed by fruity and earthy hops, with a rather sharp piney /resinous bitterness in the aftertaste.

Jun 4, 2024
08:38:59 PM
297 Kirkstall Three Swords United Kingdom American Pale Ale 3.8

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

July 2017: Cask halfpint at The Junction, Castleford. Pale golden colour, creamy white head. Moderate but nice aroma of herbal hops, some citrus. Lovely flavour of herbal and spicy hops, good bitterness. A beer I’d be happy to buy again.

Jun 4, 2024
08:33:29 PM
298 Kirkstall Drop Hammer United Kingdom Imperial Stout 4.0

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

July 2017: Cask halfpint at The Junction, Castleford. Pitch black colour, tan head. Pleasant aroma of roast malts, red wine, liquorice and chocolate. Rich flavour, roast malts, red wine, liquorice, some alcohol, oak. Warming mouthfeel. Excellent beer.

Jun 4, 2024
08:22:08 PM
299 Weiherer / Fat Head's Grischbeerla Germany IPA 3.2

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

500 ml bottle, from Coop Mega Jærhagen, Klepp. ABV is 4.5%. Slightly hazy and very pale straw colour, large white head. Aroma of citric hops, some herbal notes too. Citric and fizzy thin mouthfeel. Very bitter and medicinal flavour, hints of citrus and herbs.

Jun 4, 2024
05:39:16 PM
300 Crowmoor Extra Dry Apple Cider Finland Cider 1.3

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

330 ml clear bottle, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 4.7%. Clear golden colour, shortlived white head. Unpleasant aroma of artificial "apple" essence and sulphur. The sugary flavour is mid between dry and sweet, certainly not "extra dry". Again unpleasant artificial "apple" and sulphur notes. This is an insult to real ciders. Drainpour, crap-o-lainen.

Jun 4, 2024
03:21:23 PM