Beer Reviews by SIGMUND
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5351 | Bradfield Farmers Sixer Pale Ale | United Kingdom | English Pale Ale | 3.4
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 500 ml bottle, from Bier Huis, Ossett. ABV is 6.0%. Golden colour, moderate white head. Aroma of malts, grain and dust. Malty flavour, a hint of stonefruits, moderate sweetness. Moderate earthy hops in the finish. The alcohol is not well hidden. |
Jan 13, 2021 03:32:51 PM |
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5352 | Bradfield Farmers Brown Cow | United Kingdom | Brown Ale | 3.7
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 8 500 ml bottle, from Bier Huis, Ossett. ABV is 4.2%. Clear reddish brown colour, large off-white head. Malty aroma with notes of brown bread, caramel and brittle, a hint of prunes. The flavour is also malty but not too sweet, with the same elements as the aroma. Moderate hops in the finish. Good body for a 4.2% beer. |
Jan 13, 2021 06:42:50 PM |
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5353 | Cromarty Brewing AKA IPA | United Kingdom | IPA | 3.2
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 6 Shared bottle at local tasting, thanks to Holmen2. ABV is 6.7%. Orange to reddish amber colour, moderate white head. The hoppy aroma has notes of pine / resin, salt of hartshorn and furniture polish. The flavour is medium dry and hoppy with resinous notes, with hardly enough malts to support it. Still quite drinkable. |
Jan 28, 2021 10:56:07 PM |
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5354 | Cromarty Brewing Happy Chappy | United Kingdom | Scottish Ale | 3.6 |
Jan 28, 2021 10:58:25 PM |
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5355 | Cromarty Brewing Kowabunga | United Kingdom | American Pale Ale | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 New comments (I am keeping the original numerical rating), cask halfpint at The Grill, Aberdeen. Deep golden to copper colour, white head. Aroma of citrussy hops. Flavour of lemon peel and bittering hops, the malts are rather dull. Original rating: Shared 500 ml bottle at local tasting, thanks to Holmen2. ABV is 4.6%. Clear orange colour, moderate white had. Nice aroma of fruity American hops, piney hints too. Hoppy flavour, medium dry, nice enough, but not as much depth as desirable. Still decent enough to buy again. |
Jan 28, 2021 11:00:52 PM |
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5356 | Cromarty Brewing Man Overboard | United Kingdom | Imperial IPA | 3.8 |
Jan 28, 2021 11:03:06 PM |
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5357 | Cromarty Brewing Rogue Wave | United Kingdom | English Pale Ale | 3.5 |
Jan 28, 2021 11:05:10 PM |
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5358 | Buxton Axe Edge | United Kingdom | IPA | 3.9
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 330 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet Kvadrat. ABV is 6.8%. Hopped with a blend of European, North American and New Zealand varieties. Deep golden colour, large white head. Aroma of citrussy hops, especially mandarin, also some catty hints, and some crystal malts. Smooth mouthfeel, moderate carbonation in the glass. The lightly sweet flavour is distinctly hoppy throughout, with a grapefruity bitterness, also hints of pine needles. |
Jan 29, 2021 10:05:50 PM |
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5359 | Buxton Imperial Black India Pale Ale | United Kingdom | American Black Ale | 4.2
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 9 500 ml bottle conditioned, Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 7.5%. Black colour, moderate tan head. Lovely aroma of citrussy hops, on a background of moderately roasted malts, hints of dark chocolate. The medium dry flavour has again citrussy hops, blended with distinct roasted malts, notes of strong coffee, dark bitter chocolate and resin. The contradictory "Black IPA" style is beginning to grow on me, and this one is a fine specimen. |
Jan 29, 2021 10:42:34 PM |
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5360 | Buxton Wild Boar | United Kingdom | IPA | 3.9 |
Jan 29, 2021 11:36:30 PM |
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5361 | Magic Rock Bearded Lady | United Kingdom | Imperial Stout | 3.9
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 On tap at Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. Black colour, low tan head. Pleasant roasty and fruity aroma, hints of exotic woodwork. Very little carbonation. Warming mouthfeel, The flavour is heavily roasty, notes of very strong coffee and dark bitter chocolate, not very sweet. A solid hoppy and roasty bitterness in the finish. |
Feb 7, 2021 03:56:52 AM |
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5362 | Magic Rock Clown Juice India Wit Ale | United Kingdom | IPA | 4.0
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 On tap at Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger, Golden colour, moderate white head. Lovely aroma of citrus and tropical fruits, some spicy notes too. The well balanced flavour has notes of citrussy and resinous hops throughout, but is not too bitter. Also spicy notes (coriander). An excellent fusion between witbier and IPA, dangerously drinkable. |
Feb 7, 2021 04:18:28 AM |
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5363 | Deya Steady Rolling Man Pale Ale | United Kingdom | American Pale Ale | 3.7
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7 500 ml can, from KWM Wines & Spirits, as Deya Steady Rolling Man Pale Ale. ABV is 5.2%. Hazy pale yellow colour, large white head. Distinct aroma of lychee, rambutan and pineapple. Light bodied. Flavour of citrus and said tropical fruits, not too sweet, a little pine in the finish, but a firmer bitterness would not hurt. Still a fairly decent NEPA as it is. |
Jun 20, 2022 05:05:02 PM |
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5364 | Pomona Island Superman's Big Sister Imperial Mole Stout | United Kingdom | Imperial Stout | 3.9
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 440 ml can, from KWM Wines & Spirits. ABV is 11%. Pitch black colour, moderate tan head. Aroma of roast malts, chocolate / cocoa, hints of coffee and chili. Warming mouthfeel. The flavour is too sweet, with the same elements as the aroma, but now with more distinct chili, which leaves a moderate but nice chili throatburn. |
Jun 20, 2022 07:12:30 PM |
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5365 | Polly's Brew How it Remastered | United Kingdom | American Pale Ale | 4.0
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Opaque pale yellow colour, moderate white head. Aroma of citrus and various tropical fruits (lychee, pineapple, mango, passionfruit). Smooth mouthfeel. Smooth flavour too, not too sweet, with the same elements as the aroma. A moderate bitterness in the aftertaste. |
Jun 20, 2022 07:44:43 PM |
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5366 | Beer Hut Session IPA Soft & Tropical | United Kingdom | IPA | 3.0
Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 6 330 ml can, from KWM Wines & Spirits. ABV is 3.9%. Hazy pale yellow colour, small white head. Aroma of dust and humid basement, a hint of citrus. Tolerable body for its ABV. Citric and piney flavour, okay, but there is too little of everything. |
Jun 22, 2022 10:29:37 AM |
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5367 | Beer Hut Mixtape Session IPA | United Kingdom | IPA | 3.6 |
Jun 22, 2022 10:33:55 AM |
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5368 | Beer Hut Climb into the Clouds | United Kingdom | Imperial IPA | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 440 ml can, from KWM Wines & Spirits. ABV is 10%. Cloudy yellow colour, large white head. Aroma of piney and grapefruity hops, some less pleasant notes of broth in the background. Citric flavour, hints of yellow stonefruits, fairly bitter finish, noticeable alcohol. |
Jun 22, 2022 10:41:46 AM |
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5369 | Beer Hut Simcoe / El Dorado Pale Ale | United Kingdom | American Pale Ale | 3.4
Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7 440 ml can, as Beer Hut Simcoe / El Dorado Pale Ale, from KWM Wines & Spirits. ABV is 4.5%. Moderately hazy pale yellow colour, moderate white head. Aroma of citrus, hints of yellow stonefruits, a less pleasant hint of fart in the background. Light bodied as expected. Distinct citrus notes in the refreshing flavour, a moderate grapefruity bitterness in the finish. |
Jun 22, 2022 10:48:54 AM |
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5370 | Beer Hut Hi-Fi India Pale Ale | United Kingdom | IPA | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 440 ml can, from KWM Wine & Spirits, as Beer Hut Hi-Fi India Pale Ale. ABV is 6%. Hops are Citra, Columbus and Chinook. Hazy pale yellow colour, moderate to small white head. Aroma of citrus and tropical fruits, a hint of pine, a faint hint of broth. Fizzy mouthfeel. Citric flavour, hints of pine needles, moderately bitter finish. |
Jun 22, 2022 01:39:54 PM |
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5371 | Beer Hut The Bruce India Pale Ale | United Kingdom | IPA | 3.7
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7 440 ml can, from KWM Wines & Spirits.ABV is 6.2%. Hops are Citra and The Bruce. Hazy yellow colour, small white head, nice lacing. Aroma of citric and spicy hops, a hint of damp basement. Citric mouthfeel. The flavour has again citric and slightly spicy hops, well balanced, dry finish. |
Jun 22, 2022 02:50:35 PM |
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5372 | Farmageddon Last American Hero West Coast IPA | United Kingdom | IPA | 3.8
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7 440 ml can, from KWM Wines & Sprits. ABV is 6.4%. Hazy brownish-orange colour, moderate white head. Aroma of grapefruity and piney American hops. The flavour is not too sweet, but has a sufficient malty base, followed by notes of grapefruit, bitter oranges and resin, and a distinctly bitter finish. |
Jun 22, 2022 06:02:02 PM |
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5373 | Farmageddon India Export Porter | United Kingdom | Porter | 3.7
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 Shared 500 ml bottle at local tasting, thanks to gunnar, who was instructed to bring this back from NI. Black colour, tan head. Nice roasty aroma, notes of coffee, hints of unsweetened liquorice. Fairly dry and roasty flavour with a light body, coffee notes, again hints of unsweetened liquorice, nice enough but not very complex. |
Jun 22, 2022 06:29:06 PM |
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5374 | Farmageddon Mosaic IPA | United Kingdom | IPA | 3.4
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 440 ml can, from KWM Wines & Spirits. ABV is 6.3%. Moderately gushing can. Slightly hazy golden colour, large white head. Aroma of tropical fruit nectar, hints of citrus, also a weird hint of broth, which seems to be common in beers from Northern Ireland - possibly due to poor water quality? Light bodied for its strength. Refreshing flavour, not very sweet, notes of citrus, hints of tropical fruits, a moderate grapefruity and earthy bitterness in the finish. |
Jun 22, 2022 06:34:51 PM |
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5375 | Vault City Yuzu Galaxy | United Kingdom | Fruit Beer | 3.6
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 4 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 375 ml green bottle, from Vinmonopolet Klepp. ABV is 8.8%. Hazy golden to dirt brown colour, lots of lumpy yeast floaties. Large white head. Aroma of yuzu zest and citric hops. The flavour is sweet and sour, with a distinct citric fruity acidity, yuzu zest and spicy yeast galore, also citric Galaxy hops. |
Jun 24, 2022 10:47:39 AM |