Beer Reviews by SIGMUND
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3526 | 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 |
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3527 | 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 |
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3528 | 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 |
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3529 | 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 |
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3530 | 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 |
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3531 | 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 |
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3532 | 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 |
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3533 | 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 |
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3534 | 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 |
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3535 | 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 |
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3536 | 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 |
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3537 | 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 |
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3538 | 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 |
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3539 | Slakteren The Butcher #93 Brown Ale | Norway | Brown Ale | 3.1
Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 440 ml can, as Slakteren The Butcher #93 Brown Ale, from Vaaland, Bryne. ABV is 4.7%. Dark reddish brown colour, nearly black. Large to moderate off-white head. Aroma of malts and brown bread, hints of burnt breadcrumbs. Malty flavour, a slight acidity in the background. Notes of brown bread and burnt breadcrumbs, hints of prunes. |
Jul 27, 2024 08:16:23 PM |
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3540 | Hogna All You Need Is Tart Sour IPA #002 - Grapefrukt | Norway | Fruit Beer | 3.6
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 440 ml can, from Vaaland, Bryne. ABV is 4.7%. Slightly hazy golden to orange colour, moderate white head. Aroma of grapefruit, oranges and lactic acid. Sour and citric flavour, grapefruit and oranges galore. Some lactose. Low bitterness. |
Jul 28, 2024 12:55:06 PM |
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3541 | Voss Fellesbryggeri Slusk | Norway | Ale | 3.2
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 6 330 ml can, as Voss Fellesbryggeri Slusk, from Vaaland, Bryne. Brewed with kveik from Voss. ABV is 4.7%. Cloudy orange-brown colour, moderate to small white head. Aroma of pine, juniper and yeast. Fruity and moderately sweet flavour, hints of plums and juniper, moderate bitterness. |
Jul 29, 2024 01:58:20 AM |
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3542 | Brix Haka NEPA | Norway | American Pale Ale | 3.8
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 8 On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger, as Brix Haka NEPA. Hazy golden colour, moderate white head. Aroma of tropical fruits, also some citrus, a hint of sprucetips. The flavour has the same elements, but is not too sweet. A moderate bitterness in the finish. |
Jul 29, 2024 05:37:12 PM |
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3543 | Salikatt Rebreather New England Double IPA | Norway | Imperial IPA | 4.1
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Herbarium. ABV is 8.0%. Murky greyish-yellow colour, moderate white head. Strong and lovely aroma of various tropical fruits, also citrus and sprucetips. Pine needles, resin and sprucetips in the flavour, also alcohol, grapefruit, tangerine and tropical fruits. Moderate to low bitterness. |
Jul 30, 2024 06:14:43 PM |
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3544 | Nøgne Ø Nectar DDH IPA | Norway | IPA | 3.8
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 500 ml bottle, as Nøgne Ø Nectar DDH IPA, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6%, IBU 20. Moderately hazy golden to orange colour, moderate white head. Aroma of citric and piney hops. The flavour is not too sweet, and has again notes of citrus and pine needles, also hints of yellow stonefruits, guava and strawberries. Pleasant to drink. |
Aug 1, 2024 02:30:37 PM |
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3545 | Nedstrand NB Twin Rocket Singel Hop Citra | Norway | IPA | 3.6
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 440 ml can, as Nedstrand NB Twin Rocket Singel Hop Citra, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 7.0%. Hazy orange to brown colour, moderate white head. Aroma of malts, piney hops and orange marmalade. Thick mouthfeel. The flavour has notes of pine needles and resin, malts and caramel, also hints of bitter Seville oranges. |
Aug 1, 2024 05:51:02 PM |
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3546 | Raa Day to Haze | Norway | American Pale Ale | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.5%. Gusher can. Hazy / opaque yellow colour, moderate and coarse white head. Distinct aroma of pineapple and other tropical fruits, also citrus, a hint of sprucetips. The flavour has the same elements, nice to drink, but some more bittering hops would not hurt. |
Aug 2, 2024 10:53:53 AM |
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3547 | Rygr Jærpilt Gulrotkake Surøl med Aroniabær | Norway | Wild Ale | 2.9
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 October 2020: 330 ml can, from the brewery. ABV is 6.5%. Pink to red colour, only slightly hazy. Moderate to small off-white head. Aroma of black chokeberries, lactic acid, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg. Sour flavour, with the same elements as the aroma. Hard to detect the carrots and the ginger, they are probably overshadowed by the chokeberries and the lactic acid. Not really my cup of tea. |
Aug 2, 2024 03:07:43 PM |
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3548 | Rygr Jærpilt Gulrotkake Surøl Tyttebær Edition | Norway | Wild Ale | 3.6
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.5%. Muddy greyish "ancient pink" colour, moderate off-white head. Fairly fresh aroma of lactic acid and lingonberries, only a hint of carrot cake. Sour and sweet flavour of fresh lingonberries and lactic acid, carrot juice and mild spices, just the slightest ginger burn, a hint of cinnamon and vanilla. Unusual and interesting. |
Aug 2, 2024 03:28:29 PM |
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3549 | Raa Hoppy Series #24 Hops Are Good | Norway | IPA | 4.0
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 7.0%. Opaque yellow colour, moderate white head. Pleasant and strong aroma of pineapple, melon, papaya and guava. The flavour has the same elements, but is not too sweet. Some piney hops in the finish. Good beer. |
Aug 2, 2024 06:14:40 PM |
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3550 | Små Vesen Svolt | Norway | Extra Special Bitter | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 7 330 ml stubby bottle, brew #368, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.0%. Hop is EKG. Deep reddish brown colour, large off-white head. Aroma of malts, toffee, caramel, brown bread and earthy hops, hints of dark dried fruits. The flavour has the same elements, and is fairly dry. |
Aug 3, 2024 04:28:51 PM |