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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
1976 Clown Shoes Photosphere Phil United States IPA 3.7

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

On tap at the Flaming Grill Cafe, Sacramento. Well hopped IPA with citrus fruit (actually Citra hops) in aroma and flavour. Refreshing, well balanced and pleasant to drink.

Oct 17, 2022
07:30:25 PM
1977 Clown Shoes Genghis Pecan Pie Porter United States Porter 3.5

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

Nov. 2015: Shared 650 ml bottle, 2014 vintage, at local tasting. Black colour, huge tan head. Aroma of coffee, roast malts and pecan pie (of course), only a faint hint of bourbon. The medium dry taste has a stronger presence of bourbon, also pecan nuts and coffee. Very moderate hops.

Oct 17, 2022
07:18:12 PM
1978 Clown Shoes Pecan Pie Porter United States Porter 3.5

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

Shared 650 ml bottle, 2014 vintage, at local tasting Nov. 2015. Black colour, huge tan head. Aroma of coffee, roast malts and pecan pie (of course), only a faint hint of bourbon. The medium dry taste has a stronger presence of bourbon, also pecan nuts and coffee. Very moderate hops.

Oct 17, 2022
07:14:53 PM
1979 Clown Shoes Blaecorn Unidragon United States Imperial Stout 4.3

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 10 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 8

RBESG 2016 in Barcelona. Shared bottle at BrewDog bar. Russian imperial stout, 12.5%. Pitch black colour, tan head. Roasty aroma and flavour, coffee, dark chocolate, vanilla and oak. Well hopped, some smoke. Slightly warming mouthfeel, but dangerously easy drinking for its strength. Excellent beer.

Oct 17, 2022
07:09:59 PM
1980 Logsdon Oak-Aged Bretta United States Saison 3.5

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

July 2015: Small sample from bottle, at a 4th of July tasting. Gusher bottle, like every beer I’ve had from Logsdon. The remaining contents were nice though - a fine farmhouse ale. Brett and oak in aroma and flavour. Might well sample again.

Oct 17, 2022
06:54:33 PM
1981 Logsdon Seizoen Bretta United States Saison 4.3

Aroma: 10 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9

750 ml bottle, Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 8.0%. Moderately gushing bottle, better have the glass ready! Golden colour, clear first, cloudy later. Large white head. Intense, complex and lovely farmhouse and rustic kitchen aroma, hints of mild spices and oaked apple cider. The flavour is medium dry and crisp, again with mild spicy and moderate oaky notes. Some fruitiness too. Moderate but noticeable hops. Refreshing and delightful.

Oct 17, 2022
06:43:30 PM
1982 Rip Current Dangerous Undertow - Barrel Aged United States Belgian Strong Ale 4.4

Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 10 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 10

June 2019: 650 ml bottle, as Rip Current Dangerous Undertow Belgian-style Abbey Ale, Bourbon barrel series, generously shared by bergstaden, many thanks! ABV is 13%. Dark brown colour, no head. Intense aroma of bourbon and oak, also notes of molasses. Lovely flavour of bourbon and oak again, medium sweet, not even a hint of fusel, very good. Warming mouthfeel. Excellent beer.

Oct 17, 2022
06:14:53 PM
1983 This Is How To Be Twice As Nice Sweden Imperial IPA 3.9

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 8.5%. Moderately hazy golden colour, large white head. Aroma of citrus, kiwi fruit, pineapple and peaches. Citric flavour, medium sweet, notes of said fruits, some piney hops, moderately bitter finish.

Oct 17, 2022
05:20:49 PM
1984 Fjordfolk Ola Dunk Norway English Pale Ale 3.5

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6%, IBU 40. Orange colour, moderate to small white head. Aroma and flavour of sprucetips, and citric and piney hops. Not too sweet, fairly bitter aftertaste. Decent beer.

Oct 17, 2022
04:07:39 PM
1985 Skudenes Offshore Golden Ale Norway Blonde Ale 3.6

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

330 ml can, as Skudenes Offshore Golden Ale, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.4%. Golden colour, moderate white head. Moderate aroma of malts and yellow plums. Citric flavour, a hint of tropical fruits and yellow stonefruits, nice and easy drinking. Might buy again, when I just need a nice refreshment.

Oct 17, 2022
02:12:14 PM
1986 Jåttå Slåtten Saison Norway Saison 3.5

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

330 ml can, as Jåttå Slåtten Saison, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.5%. Hazy golden to orange colour, moderate to small white head. Aroma of malts, spicy saison yeast and yellow plums. The flavour has the same elements, also some citric notes, bitter aftertaste.

Oct 17, 2022
01:43:06 PM
1987 North Brewing Co Globe Earth United Kingdom Imperial IPA 3.7

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 8.0%. Hazy yellow colour, huge white head. Aroma and flavour of citric and spicy hops, fairly dry. Good beer, enjoyable.

Oct 17, 2022
01:18:48 PM
1988 BrewHeart / Little Rain Tour De France Germany Imperial IPA 3.8

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Opaque yellow colour, large white head. Moderate aroma, some citrus and spice, hints of pine and tropical fruits. Smooth mouthfeel. Fruity flavour, citrus and yellow stonefruits, some sweetness but not too much, piney finish with a moderate bitterness.

Oct 17, 2022
12:41:14 PM
1989 BrewHeart ZZ Hop Germany IPA 3.8

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 6.8%. Hazy dirty yellow colour, huge white head. Aroma of tropical fruits and yellow stonefruits. Flavour like the aroma, a hint of citrus, medium bitter finish. Good beer.

Oct 17, 2022
12:37:56 PM
1990 Brix Kirsch Weisse Norway Hefeweizen 3.8

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Ancient pink to red colour, large off-white to pink head. Aroma of cherries, marzipan and cherry kernels. Refreshing flavour, wheaty and not too sweet nor sour, moderate notes of cherries. Harmonious and pleasant to drink.

Oct 17, 2022
12:16:50 PM
1991 Northern Monk PATRONS PROJECT 34.01 // AMY HASTINGS // THE LOVERS // SOFT CENTRE IMPERIAL STOUT United Kingdom Imperial Stout 2.9

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 10%. Deep ruby to black colour, moderate to small tan head. Aroma of chocolate, vanilla and strawberries. The flavour is way too sweet and sticky for me, notes of sweetened coffee, chocolate, lactose, vanilla and strawberries. Unbalanced, won't buy again.

Oct 16, 2022
07:39:01 PM
1992 Funky Fluid / Moersleutel Royal Cookie: Tompouce Poland Imperial Stout 3.2

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 11.4%. Black colour, minimal tan head. Aroma of roast malts, raspberries and vanilla. Sweet flavour, notes of chocolate, raspberries and vanilla. What the heck are raspberries doing in a stout?

Oct 16, 2022
07:29:52 PM
1993 Garage Virtue Signal Spain IPA 4.0

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Hazy golden colour, large white head. Aroma and flavour of citrus, tropical fruits and yellow stonefruits, not too sweet, soft mouthfeel, low bitterness. Good beer.

Oct 16, 2022
01:04:45 PM
1994 Fermenterarna Lips Don't Lie Sweden Fruit Beer 3.2

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Hazy ancient pink to red colour, small off-white head. Aroma of redcurrants, over-ripe raspberries and blackcurrants, also lactic acid. Fairly refreshing flavour of said berries, also tropical fruits, some lactic acid, a hint of salt.

Oct 16, 2022
10:44:22 AM
1995 Vocation Knock Out United Kingdom Foreign / Extra Stout 3.7

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Black colour, small tan head. Aroma of roast malts, coffee, dark chocolate, a hint of liquorice. Dry flavour with the same elements as the aroma, moderate and well balanced bittering hops. Straight up indeed, and moreish. Simply a good beer.

Oct 15, 2022
06:54:54 PM
1996 Berentsens Good Day IPA Norway IPA 3.4

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.5%. Nearly clear golden colour, large to moderate white head. Moderate aroma of piney and fruity hops. The flavour has sufficient malts but is not too sweet, with moderate piney and orangey hops, fairly bitter aftertaste.

Oct 14, 2022
01:30:40 PM
1997 Lindemans Oude Gueuze Cuvée René Special Blend 2010 Belgium Gueuze 4.1

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

Jan. 2016: 750 ml capped and corked green bottle with yellow foil, Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 6.0%. Golden colour, pours very effervescent with a large white head that soon dies out. Lovely and intense aroma of cowshed, horse stable, farmhouse kitchen, oak and old gooseberry jam, hints of white wine vinegar and over-ripe peaches. Sour, tart and moderately astringent dry flavour, notes of brettanomyces and oak, hints of over-ripe lemons and white wine vinegar. Impressive stuff.

Oct 14, 2022
11:35:43 AM
1998 Lindemans Cassis Belgium Fruit Lambic 3.3

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

March 2013: 250 ml bottle, from Voldby Købmandsgård, Denmark. ABV is 3.5%. Dark red colour, moderate pink head. Intense aroma of blackcurrant juice. Intensely sweet and sour flavour, with loads of sweetened blackcurrant juice. A beer to be had with a fruit dessert, perhaps. You really have to be partial to blackcurrants to drink more than one bottle. I know some people like to mix this in a porter. I haven’t tried that, but it might work.

Oct 14, 2022
11:31:06 AM
1999 Lindemans Blossom Gueuze Belgium Gueuze 3.7

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

June 2018: Shared 750 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6%. Deep golden colour, small white head. Strong floral (elderflower) and farmhouse aroma, a hint of catpiss. Elderflower and brettanomyces flavour, medium sour.

Oct 14, 2022
11:23:54 AM
2000 Lindemans Pomme (Apple) Belgium Fruit Lambic 2.3

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

April 2018: 375 ml capped & corked green bottle, from Gulating Ølutsalg, Stavanger. ABV is 3.5%. Deep golden colour, moderate white head. Aroma of apples and artificial "apple" candy. Very sweet flavour, apples and apple candy galore. I'd prefer a decent cider, if you please. Might be better with ice cubes. Won't buy again.

Oct 14, 2022
11:19:47 AM