Beer Reviews by SIGMUND

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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
2176 Marlobobo’s Megabear Diffused Blur Norway IPA 3.9

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.2%. Hazy pale yellow colour, moderate white head. Aroma of citrus, spruce and tropical fruits. Slightly sweet flavour of citrus and tropical fruits, well balanced with notes of sprucetips and pine needles in the finish. Decent mouthfeel, good beer.

Aug 27, 2022
09:24:01 AM
2177 Full Circle (UK) We are Here United Kingdom American Pale Ale 3.7

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.1%. Opaque pale yellow colour, large white head. Strong and pleasant aroma of tropical fruits, notes of papaya, guava, pineapple and melon, some citrus too, a hint of sprucetips. The mouthfeel is citric and a bit fizzy. Flavour of citrus and tropical fruits, with a moderate piney bitterness in the finish.

Aug 27, 2022
08:11:07 AM
2178 Birra Morena 1999 Non Filtrata Italy Pale Lager 2.8

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

330 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 4.8%. Golden colour, moderate white head. Aroma of malts and wort, also notes of grassy and herbal hops. Malty flavour, some sweetness, noticeable herbal and sharp-ish bittering hops in the finish.

Aug 26, 2022
07:39:50 PM
2179 Perła Niepasteryzowana Poland Pale Lager 2.6

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

500 ml can, from a wine store in Leyton, London. ABV is 6%. Clear golden colour, moderate white head. Sweetish aroma of malt sugar, candy and floral and grassy hops. Medium sweet flavour with some alcohol, but also some bittering hops. No complexity, forgettable.

Aug 26, 2022
05:29:47 PM
2180 Perła Export Poland Helles / Dortmunder 3.1

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

500 ml green bottle, shared with my son, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.6%. Pale golden colour, large to moderate white head. Malty ang grassy aroma. The flavour has some malty sweetness and tolerable herbal hops. Decent body for the style.

Aug 26, 2022
05:23:04 PM
2181 St. Feuillien Grand Cru Belgium Belgian Strong Ale 3.6

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

330 ml bottle, from Voldby Købmandsgård. ABV is 9.5%. Hazy pale golden colour, huge white head. Moderate spicy and sllghtly yeasty aroma. Plenty of carbonation in the mouth (a little less would still be enough). Spicy and crisp flavour, fairly dry for a Belgian ale this strong, decent hops.

Aug 26, 2022
12:01:54 AM
2182 Straffe Hendrik Quadrupel Belgium Abbey Quadrupel 4.0

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

April 2013: 330 ml bottle, from Voldby Købmandsgård, Denmark. ABV is 11%. Very dark brown to ruby colour, large beige head. Nicy spicy and intensely malty aroma, also notes of brown sugar, dark dried fruits and oak. Rich and warming mouthfeel. The flavour is sweet with distinct notes of spices, oak, malts and molasses, also dark dried fruits again. Pretty impressive stuff.

Aug 25, 2022
11:59:12 PM
2183 Kinn Humleriket IPA #7 Norway IPA 3.5

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

330 ml bottle, batch #2053, from Coop Extra, Jørpeland. ABV is 4.5%. Hazy "dirty yellow" colour, huge white head, takes a long time to settle. Distinct aroma of piney hops, also hints of grapefruit and lime. Citric mouthfeel, light bodied. Flavour of piney hops, also notes of grapefruit, bitter and fairly sharp finish.

Aug 25, 2022
10:10:26 PM
2184 E.C. Dahls Ginger Beer Norway Spiced Beer 3.0

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

330 ml bottle, from Coop Extra Jørpeland. ABV is 4.6%. Nearly clear pale golden colour, large to moderate white head. Distinct sweetish aroma of ginger, grain and malts, a hint of lime. Light bodied. The flavour is not too sweet, there is a distinct ginger and chili burn, again only a hint of lime. Not really great, but at least it feels nice to have a "ginger beer" that actually is a beer, and not a n/a mixer.

Aug 25, 2022
09:37:02 PM
2185 Røros Blue Christmas Norway Porter 3.6

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

330 ml can, from Gulating Ølutsalg, Stavanger. ABV is 4.7%. Deep reddish brown colour, moderate beige head. Aroma and flavour of moderately roasted malts, chocolate and blueberries. Smooth mouthfeel, nice to drink.

Aug 25, 2022
07:24:49 PM
2186 Sibeeria Blackcurrant Sorbet! Czech Republic Berliner Weisse 3.3

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

Aug. 2021: Shared can at local tasting. Deep red to purple colour, pink head. Moderate aroma of blackcurrants, hints of lactic acid. Medium sour flavour of blackcurrants and redcurrants, lactic acid.

Aug 25, 2022
06:48:11 PM
2187 Sibeeria Polární Noc Czech Republic Imperial Stout 3.6

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

Oct. 2018: Shared 330 ml bottle. Black colour, beige head. Aroma of roast malts and caramel. Sweet flavour, again with roast malts and caramel, a hint of liquorice.

Aug 25, 2022
06:44:29 PM
2188 Sibeeria Capulin NEIPA Czech Republic IPA 4.0

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

500 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Kvadrat. ABV is 6.5%. Hops are Zappa, Enigma and Mosaic. Moderately hazy golden to orange colour, moderate white head. Distinct aroma of various tropical fruits, papaya, melon and banana. Fairly sweet flavour - I'd suspect some lactose here, but it is not on the ingredients list. Notes of said fruits again, with a moderate bitterness in the finish. Nice to drink.

Aug 25, 2022
06:41:01 PM
2189 Funky Fluid DDH Cheeky Poland IPA 4.0

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

500 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Kvadrat. ABV is 6.7%. Moderately hazy yellow colour, moderate white head. Strong aroma of various tropical fruits and citrus. Citrus and tropical fruits in the flavour too, hints of oatmeal, pine needles and a slight bitterness in the finish. Good beer.

Aug 24, 2022
05:30:11 PM
2190 Funky Fluid Green Splash Poland Gose 3.1

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

On tap at Cardinal Pub, Stavanger. Hazy pale yellow colour, white head. Kiwi + lime + salt + lactic acid in both aroma and flavour. In other words: fruity, sour and refreshing.

Aug 24, 2022
05:00:33 PM
2191 Funky Fluid Szklanki DDH New Zealand IPA Poland IPA 3.6

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Opaque golden colour, white head. Aroma of crushed white grapes and moderate tropical fruits. Spicy and fruity (citrus, tropical fruits) hops in the flavour, decent bitterness.

Aug 24, 2022
04:56:41 PM
2192 Dragur Julebjórr Norway Dunkel / Dark Lager 3.3

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

330 ml can, from Gulating Ølutsalg, Stavanger. ABV is 4.7%. Contract brewed for Dragur at Berentsens Brygghus. Beautiful clear chestnut colour, moderate beige head. Aroma and flavour of malts, caramel and brown bread. Minimal bitterness.

Aug 24, 2022
02:09:26 PM
2193 Berentsens Kveik Norway Saison 3.6

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Kvadrat. ABV is 6.1%. Moderately hazy golden to orange colour, moderate white head. Typical aroma and flavour of malts and kveik, notes of ripe yellow plums and fresh bread. Low bitterness. Pleasant to drink.

Aug 24, 2022
01:01:41 PM
2194 Põhjala Rukkiväli Estonia Imperial Stout 4.0

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 10 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

330 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet Kvadrat. ABV is 10%. Pitch black colour, small brown head. Aroma of roast malts, black rye bread, only a hint of spices and orange zest. Medium sweet flavour, notes of roast malts, coffee, dark chocolate and dark rye bread, hints of caraway and orange zest. Ginger and alcohol warmth in the mouthfeel. Pleasant to drink.

Aug 23, 2022
05:07:31 PM
2195 Rygr Midgard Incognito Mosaic IPA Norway IPA 3.4

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Kvadrat. ABV is 7.0%. Hazy orange to brown colour, moderate white (or slightly off-white) head. Aroma of orange marmalade, and piney and spicy hops. Fairly rich mouthfeel. The flavour has the same elements as the aroma, also a hint of oatmeal and a less pleasant hint of vomit, decent bitterness in the finish.

Aug 23, 2022
04:36:51 PM
2196 Oslo Brewing Co. Christmas Cookie Bock Norway Dunkel / Dark Lager 3.7

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

330 ml can, from Gulating ølutsalg, Stavanger. ABV is 4.7%. Clear and beautiful chestnut to mahogany colour, large off-white to beige head. Distinct aroma of caramel and brown bread with dark syrup, also notes of mild Christmas spices and nuts. The flavour has the same elements as the aroma, but is not too sweet. Low bitterness. A nice dunkel - not a bock with this ABV.

Aug 23, 2022
07:24:20 AM
2197 Rygr Sure-Pia Trippelfruktet Plomme Surøl Norway Fruit Beer 3.0

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Hillevåg. ABV is 6.0%. Hazy yellow colour, moderate white head. Aroma of lactic acid, lemons and sour plums. Sour flavour, plenty of lactic acid and sour plums. Not undrinkable.

Aug 22, 2022
05:51:47 PM
2198 Senja Trælen Stout Norway Stout 3.5

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

500 ml bottle, from Gulating Ølutsalg, Stavanger. ABV is 4.7%. Very dark brown colour, nearly black. Huge beige head. Aroma of roast malts, dark chocolate and coffee, a hint of liquorice and earthy hops. Fairly light bodied. Medium dry flavour with the same elements as the aroma.

Aug 22, 2022
02:59:45 PM
2199 Rygr Sure-Magda Mango & Lime Surøl Norway Fruit Beer 3.0

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Hillevåg. ABV is 6.0%. Moderately hazy golden to orange colour, moderate to small white head. Aroma of lactic acid, mango and lime. Sour flavour, fruity acidity of mango and lime, too much lactic acid. Kind of refreshing though.

Aug 22, 2022
09:22:33 AM
2200 Rygr Sure-Tina Tindved & Plomme Surøl Norway Fruit Beer 2.1

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Hillevåg. ABV is 6.0%. Opaque orange colour, shortlived white head, some floaties remain in the glass. Aroma of lactic acid, sea buckthorn berries and plums. Very sour flavour with the same elements, way too much lactic acid. Won't buy again.

Aug 22, 2022
08:57:50 AM