Beer Reviews by SIGMUND

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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
4926 Moor Revival United Kingdom English Pale Ale 3.8

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

June 2013: 660 ml bottle conditioned, from Voldby Købmandsgård. ABV is 4.0%. Deep golden colour, slightly hazy. Moderate white head. Lovely hoppy aroma, citrussy and herbal notes. Light bodied, but not watery. The flavour has a solid hoppy character throughout, notes of herbs, pine and grapefruit. Very enjoyable.

Nov 18, 2022
01:33:59 PM
4927 Moor PMA United Kingdom English Pale Ale 3.6

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

March 2017: Shared can at Cardinal Pub & Bar, Moor Night presentation. Golden colour, white head. Nice aroma of fruity hops, some spruce in the background. Fruity / citric flavour, with a resinous and bitter finish.

Nov 18, 2022
01:38:15 PM
4928 Moor Union'Hop United Kingdom Blonde Ale 3.6

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

July 2017: 330 ml can, from Gulating Ølutsalg, Stavanger. ABV is 4.1%. Hazy yellow colour, moderate white head. Pleasant aroma of fruity and herbal hops. Light bodied. Medium dry flavour with fruity and herbal hops first, piney and resinous bittering hops in the finish.

Nov 18, 2022
02:05:15 PM
4929 Moor B-Moor United Kingdom Porter 3.6

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

March 2016: Shared 660 ml bottle at local tasting, ABV is 6%. Dark brown colour, nearly black. Moderate beige head. Aroma of roast malts, chocolate, some piney hops, hints of wine. Dry flavour, roast malts and coffee, fairly distinct hops.

Nov 18, 2022
02:08:25 PM
4930 Moor Claudia United Kingdom Hefeweizen 3.6

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

July 2017: 330 ml can, from Gulating Ølutsalg, Stavanger. ABV is 4.5%. Hazy pale yellow colour, large white head. Pleasant aroma of citrus, coriander, spicy yeast and herbal hops. Fizzy mouthfeel. Citrussy and yeasty flavour, moderate spicy notes, with more distinct hops than you are accustomed to find in a wheatbeer.

Nov 18, 2022
02:28:43 PM
4931 Brew York Fairytale of Brew York 2022 - Stollen Milk Stout United Kingdom Milk Stout 3.5

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Sauda. ABV is 4.9%. Black colour, moderate to low tan head. Cannot comment on the aroma, as I had a cold. Flavour of roast malts, chocolate, mild coffee, mild spices, dark dried fruits and lactose, some sweetness but not too much. A hint of orange peel. Moderate hops.

Dec 5, 2022
09:08:51 AM
4932 BrewDog Hoppy Xmas Festive IPA United Kingdom IPA 3.5

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Egersund. ABV is 6%. Golden colour, moderate white head. Moderate aroma of citric and spicy hops. The flavour has also notes of citric and spicy hops, hints of tropical fruits, resinous bitter finish.

Dec 8, 2022
11:01:37 PM
4933 Innis & Gunn Irish Whiskey Cask United Kingdom Stout 3.4

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

May 2012: Sample at Copenhagen Beer Festival. Very dark brown colour. Moderate aroma of whisky cask and caramel. Rich and fairly sweet flavour, whisky cask and caramel again, but the hops are far too moderate for my taste ...

Dec 13, 2022
03:22:31 PM
4934 Innis & Gunn Raspberry Barrel Aged Saison United Kingdom Saison 3.2

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

Sep. 2017: 500 ml bottle in cardboard case, as Innis & Gunn Latitude & Longitude Series 001 Raspberry Barrel Aged Saison, at Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 6%. Clear golden colour, large to moderate white head. High level of carbonation. Nice aroma of spicy saison yeast and raspberries, hints of oak. The flavour is a bit too sweet for my taste, distinct caramel, again with notes of spicy saison yeast, oak and raspberries, herbal bittering hops in the finish.

Dec 13, 2022
03:25:38 PM
4935 Innis & Gunn Canadian Cherrywood Beer United Kingdom English Strong Ale 3.2

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

Jan. 2015: 330 ml clear bottle in cardboard box, from Vinmonopolet. BB July 2014. ABV is 8.3%. Cloudy reddish amber colour, pours fizzy with a small short-lived head, slightly off-white. Sweetish aroma with notes of caramel, raisins and dark dried fruits, notes of "oak" (cherrywood, of course). Sweet flavour, too sweet maybe, loads of caramel, maple syrup and dark dried fruits, also cherrywood, minimal hops. Okay, but probably not something I would buy again.

Dec 13, 2022
03:28:39 PM
4936 Innis & Gunn Mangoes On the Run United Kingdom Fruit Beer 3.1

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

March 2020: 330 ml can, at The George, Croydon. Deep reddish brown colour, off-white head. Aroma of mango. Distinct flavour of mango, kind of perfumed, some bitterness.

Dec 13, 2022
03:37:49 PM
4937 Innis & Gunn Scottish Pale Ale United Kingdom Scottish Ale 3.1

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

June 2015: 330 ml clear bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 7.0%. Oak aged (bourbon barrel is not mentioned), malts are pale and Munich, hops are Super Styrians, EKG and Styrian Goldings.Medium deep golden colour, moderate white head. The aroma has notes of fruity and spicy hops, toffee and vanilla. Medium sweet flavour, moderate notes of oak, vanilla, toffee and fudge, the hops are far too moderate.

Dec 13, 2022
03:42:54 PM
4938 Innis & Gunn American Oak Pale Ale United Kingdom Scottish Ale 3.0

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

July 2016: 330 ml bottle from some grocery store. ABV is 4.4%. Clear golden colour, moderate white head. Moderate aroma of malts, only a hint of oak and vanilla. The flavour is thirstquenching and not too sweet with a slight apricot fruitiness, again only a hint of oak and vanilla. Very moderate hops.

Dec 13, 2022
03:57:11 PM
4939 Innis & Gunn Lager Beer United Kingdom Lager 2.9

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

March 2017: 500 ml can, from Helgø MENY Sola. ABV is 4.6%. Clear and very pale golden colour, moderate white head. Aroma of newmown grass, sweetish hints of candy. Fairly refreshing flavour, a tad on the sweet side, fairly decent herbal hops. Not too bad.

Dec 13, 2022
04:09:30 PM
4940 Innis & Gunn IPA 4.2% United Kingdom IPA 2.6

Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5

Aug. 2017: Keg halfpint at The Archibald Simpson, Aberdeen. ABV is 4.2%. Pale golden colour, white head, nice lacing. Minimal grainy aroma. Sweetish flavour of butterscotch, some bittering hops, but not much hop flavour besides the bitterness.

Dec 13, 2022
04:15:39 PM
4941 Thornbridge Mokaya United Kingdom Milk Stout 3.7

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

330 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.0%. Mahogany to black colour, large tan head. Nice aroma of chocolate, lactose, roast malts and mild coffee. Medium sweet flavour with the same elements, very distinct chocolate / cocoa.

Dec 24, 2022
10:24:12 AM
4942 The Kernel Grisette Huell Melon United Kingdom Saison 3.9

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

330 ml bottle, from Gulating Ølutsalg, Stavanger. ABV is 4.6%. Very pale and nearly clear straw colour, large white head. Aroma of spicy saison yeast, melon and stewed pale fruits, also herbal hops. The flavour is moderately sweet, but still fairly crisp and refreshing, with the same elements as the aroma.

Jan 19, 2023
05:04:33 PM
4943 Boxcar Stormbird IPA United Kingdom IPA 3.9

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Verksgt., Stavanger. ABV is 6.0%. Hazy pale yellow colour, large white head. Distinct aroma of various tropical fruits, also some citrus and spruce. Hoppy and fruity flavour, with the same elements as the aroma. Moderate to low bitterness.

Jan 25, 2023
03:55:48 PM
4944 The Kernel Pale Ale Cascade Chinook Citra United Kingdom American Pale Ale 3.7

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV was said to be 5.5%. Moderately hazy pale golden colour, creamy white head. Aroma of citrus, tropical fruits and yellow plums. The flavour has notes of said fruits, but also a distinct bitterness, almost medicinal.

Jan 27, 2023
08:36:10 PM
4945 Bass No.1 United Kingdom English Barleywine 2.3

Aroma: 10 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 2 | Overall: 3

Sampled 1902 vintage from lead(!)-sealed and corked bottle, at RBESG 2006 in Göteborg. The smell was simply lovely, very complex and enticing. Unfortunately the flavour had turned into vinegar, and I could not finish my small ration. But I kept the cork, and enjoyed the smell of it for months!

Jan 29, 2023
12:07:05 PM
4946 Polly's Brew Blanka Rose United Kingdom IPA 3.8

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Opaque yellow colour, large white head. Pleasant hoppy aroma and flavour, citrus and spruce, also pine needles, a hint of tropical fruits and spices.

Jan 29, 2023
02:42:29 PM
4947 Vocation Naughty & Nice Roasted Peanut & Caramel Imperial Stout United Kingdom Imperial Stout 3.0

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

On tap at Mandag i Annen, Cardinal, Stavanger. Black colour, tan head. Aroma and flavour of roast malts, peanuts, caramel and chocolate. Too sweet (too much caramel).

Jan 29, 2023
04:01:59 PM
4948 Thornbridge Brown Ale United Kingdom Brown Ale 3.7

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 10 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

440 ml can, from Det Gode Brygg, Sandnes. ABV is 4.7%. Clear and beautiful reddish brown colour, large off-white to beige head. Moderate aroma of brown malts and brown bread, a hint of caramel and nuts. The flavour has the same elements as the aroma, with a slight roast and moderate bittering hops in the finish. Well balanced and easy to drink.

Aug 7, 2022
08:46:03 AM
4949 Loch Lomond Southern Summit United Kingdom American Pale Ale 3.5

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

440 ml can, from Vaaland, Bryne. ABV is 4.0%. Hazy pale yellow colour, some yeast floaties. Moderate white head. Nice aroma of citrus and tropical fruits. Light bodied as expected. The flavour has distinct notes of citrus and pine needles, hints of tropical fruits. Not too sweet, decent bitterness in the finish. A nice summer refreshment, might buy again.

Aug 15, 2022
06:52:26 PM
4950 Vibrant Forest PUPA United Kingdom American Pale Ale 4.0

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

440 ml can, from Vaaland, Bryne. ABV is 4.5%. Medium hazy yellow colour, moderate white head. Distinct aroma of mango, pineapple, papaya and guava, also notes of spruce. The flavour has notes of citrus and said tropical fruits, sprucetips and pine needles in the finish, moderate bitterness. Very pleasant to drink.

Aug 16, 2022
03:52:49 PM