Beer Reviews by SIGMUND
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5376 | Vault City Strawberry Sundae | United Kingdom | Fruit Beer | 3.0
Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.0%. "Dirty pink" colour, large head, slightly off-white. "Artificial" strawberry aroma (despite being made with real strawberries), also hints of lactose and vanilla. Distinct strawberries / jam in the slightly sour flavor, also lactose and vanilla. Minimal hops. |
Jun 24, 2022 10:53:01 AM |
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5377 | Beer Hut Citra / Ella Pale Ale | United Kingdom | American Pale Ale | 2.3
Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5 440 ml can, from KWM Wines & Spirits. ABV is 4.5%. Overcarbonated, the glass fills completely be white foam, and the hazy and very pale yellow beer appears only very slowly. Aroma of citric and spicy hops, with some less pleasant notes of broth and fart in the background. Fizzy mouthfeel, thin body. Flavour of moderate citric and piney hops, one-dimensional. Won't buy again. |
Jun 26, 2022 02:53:45 PM |
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5378 | Beer Hut IPA Bright & Juicy | United Kingdom | IPA | 2.8
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5 330 ml can, as Beer Hut IPA Bright & Juicy, from KWM Wines & Spirits. ABV is 5.8%. Hazy golden colour, large and coarse white head, rapidly diminishing. Slightly sourish and citric aroma. The flavor is apparently infected, slightly sour, with moderate citric hops. |
Jun 26, 2022 06:35:56 PM |
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5379 | Whitewater Helles Lager | United Kingdom | Helles / Dortmunder | 2.7
Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 5 330 ml can, as Whitewater Helles Lager, from KWM Wines & Spirits. ABV is 4.2%. Pale golden colour, moderate to small white head. "Dusty" and grainy aroma, a hint of old jam. Citric mouthfeel, but not too fizzy. The flavour is malty and slightly citric, low bitterness, fairly refreshing. |
Jun 28, 2022 11:12:45 AM |
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5380 | Whitewater Hallion Red | United Kingdom | Irish Ale | 3.0
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 330 ml can, from KWM Wines & Spirits. ABV is 4.2%. Deep reddish brown colour, moderate to small off-white head. Aroma of malts, caramel, nuts and slightly burnt toast. The flavour has the same elements, but is not too sweet, and is quite drinkable - just not very interesting. |
Jun 28, 2022 05:09:08 PM |
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5381 | 71 Brewing ND Neutron Dance Galaxy DIPA | United Kingdom | Imperial IPA | 3.1
Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 440 ml can, as 71 Brewing Co. ND Neutron Dance Galaxy DIPA, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 7.5%. Hazy yellow colour, large white head. Aroma of malts, grain and stale marmalade. Medium sweet flavour, malts, grain, citrus and a hint of tropical fruits. Not much to write home about. |
Jun 30, 2022 11:34:30 AM |
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5382 | Full Circle (UK) Inside a Dream | United Kingdom | American Pale Ale | 3.9
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 4.9%. Opaque dirty yellow colour, huge white head. Aroma of various tropical fruits, also notes of citrus, pine and herbs. Full mouthfeel for its ABV. The slightly sweet flavour has again notes of said fruits and herbs, also hints of honey melon. |
Jul 1, 2022 12:32:14 PM |
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5383 | Full Circle (UK) Rye Member Me | United Kingdom | IPA | 3.6
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 8 440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.8%. Moderately hazy reddish brown colour, moderate off-white head. Aroma of "spicy" rye malts and rye bread, also piney, spicy and citric hops. Flavour with the same elements as the aroma, a resinous and grapefruity bitterness in the finish. |
Jul 1, 2022 12:37:04 PM |
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5384 | Full Circle (UK) Third Dimension | United Kingdom | IPA | 3.3
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.8%. Hazy yellow colour, huge white head that takes "forever" to settle, overcarbonated. Aroma of passionfruit, pineapple and other tropical fruits, also notes of citrus and yellow stonefruits. Flavour also of said fruits, citrus up front. Medium bitter finish. |
Jul 1, 2022 12:39:15 PM |
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5385 | S43 Imperial Caramel & Hazelnut Pastry Stout | United Kingdom | Imperial Stout | 3.9
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 8 440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 10%. Black colour, large to moderate tan head. Aroma of caramel, chocolate and roasted hazelnuts. Soft mouthfeel. Sweet flavour but not cloying, notes of moderately roasted malts and loads of caramel, also hazelnuts and hints of chocolate, very moderate hops. Nice to drink. |
Jul 6, 2022 01:42:31 PM |
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5386 | 71 Brewing Two Way Radio | United Kingdom | Imperial IPA | 3.1
Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 6 440 ml can, as 71 TWR Two Way Radio, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 7.5%. Moderately hazy golden colour, moderate white head. Weird aroma of broth, vomit and sewage, gets a bit better after a while in the glass, a hint of citrus and grass in the background. Medium sweet and malty flavour, some citric and piney hops in the finish. Drinkable, but hardly a beer I'll buy again. |
Jul 8, 2022 03:21:03 PM |
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5387 | BrewDog Planet Pale Ale (4.3%) | United Kingdom | American Pale Ale | 3.8
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 500 ml can, from Coop Extra Sauda. ABV is 4.3%. Slightly hazy pale golden colour, moderate white head. Aroma of tropical fruits, crushed gooseberries and some citrus. Smooth flavour with the same elements as the aroma, moderate to low bitterness, refreshing and easy drinking. Might well buy again. |
Jul 11, 2022 12:14:36 PM |
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5388 | Brew York NUBA New England IPA | United Kingdom | IPA | 3.9
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.6%. Slightly hazy pale golden colour, moderate white head. Aroma of tropical fruits and oranges. Nice hoppy flavour, citrus and tropical fruits again, but not too sweet. Low bitterness. Refreshing, might buy again. |
Jul 12, 2022 05:46:56 PM |
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5389 | S43 Goldilocks Zone | United Kingdom | American Pale Ale | 3.7
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7 440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.3%. Hazy yellow colour, huge white head, somewhat overcarbonated. Aroma of guava, papaya and other tropical fruits, hints of strawberries, citrus and spruce. The flavour has the same elements as the aroma, but is not too sweet. A moderate bitterness in the finish. |
Jul 15, 2022 12:16:49 PM |
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5390 | Long Meadow Irish Craft Cider Medium | United Kingdom | Cider | 3.3
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 July 2016: 500 ml bottle, as Long Meadow Medium Cider, from Det Gode Brygg, Sandnes. ABV is 4.5%. Golden colour, moderately sparkling, thin white head. Strong aroma of oxidised cider apples and oak, hints of sulphites. Slightly sweet flavour, with notes of cider apples and sweeter eating apples, hints of oak and sulphites. Well balanced, enjoyable. |
Jul 22, 2022 03:34:50 PM |
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5391 | Long Meadow Irish Craft Cider Rhubarb & Honey | United Kingdom | Cider | 3.7
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7 500 ml bottle, from KWM Wines & Spirits. ABV is 4.0%. Pink colour, pours sparkling with a shortlived head. Pleasant aroma of apples and rhubarb. Medium sweet flavour of apples and rhubarb, the honey has no doubt mellowed the rhubarb, but I could not single out the honey if I did not know that it was supposed to be there. Light bodied and refreshing. |
Jul 22, 2022 04:51:17 PM |
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5392 | Long Meadow Irish Craft Cider Blossom Burst | United Kingdom | Cider | 3.6
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 500 ml bottle, from KWM Wines & Spirits. ABV is 4.5%. Clear and very pale golden colour, pours sparkling with a shortlived white head. Lovely and strong aroma of apple blossoms and various ripe apple varieties, some "spicy" hints. Medium sweet flavour of apples, hints of spices and smoke. |
Jul 23, 2022 12:28:59 PM |
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5393 | Beer Hut Snowball | United Kingdom | Imperial Stout | 3.1
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5 500 ml bottle, from KWM Wines & Spirits. ABV is 10%. Pitch black colour, moderate brown head. Aroma of chocolate, vanilla, toasted coconut, a hint of mild coffee. Cloying / sticky and oily mouthfeel. Exceedingly sweet flavour, with the same elements as the aroma, way too much lactose and coconut. Overkill. |
Jul 23, 2022 07:52:33 PM |
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5394 | Whitewater Belfast Lager | United Kingdom | Lager | 3.3
Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 500 ml bottle, from KWM Wines & Spirits. ABV is 4.5%. Pale golden colour, moderate but lasting white head. Aroma of pilsener malts, a hint of herbal hops.The flavour is fairly crisp, but still with some residual malty sweetness, some herbal hops. I was very thirsty when I drank it, and it went down nicely & smoothly. |
Jul 24, 2022 02:33:51 PM |
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5395 | Whitewater Belfast Black | United Kingdom | Dry Stout | 3.7
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 500 ml bottle, from KWM Wines & Spirits. ABV is 4.2%. Black colour, large to moderate beige head. Moderate aroma, roast malts and a little chocolate. Smooth mouthfeel. Smooth and pleasant flavour, fairly dry, roast malts and chocolate again, hints of mild coffee. |
Jul 24, 2022 02:57:29 PM |
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5396 | MacIvors Traditional Dry Cider | United Kingdom | Cider | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 500 ml bottle, from KWM Wines & Spirits. ABV is 5.6%. Very pale golden colour, pours sparkling with a small white head. Fairly fresh aroma of various apple varieties, a hint of sulphites. The flavour is much sweeter than expected from a "dry" cider, notes of dessert apples, short finish. |
Jul 24, 2022 04:31:02 PM |
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5397 | Beer Hut Fluffier Bunny | United Kingdom | Imperial Stout | 3.7
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 10 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 7 500 ml bottle, from KWM Wines & Spirits. ABV is 10%. Pitch black colour, moderate brown head. Moderate but pleasant aroma of roast malts, chocolate, mild coffee, vanilla and marshmallows. Very sweet flavour (too sweet), loads of lactose, notes of roasted barley, coffee, dark chocolate, vanilla and marshmallows, even a hint of charcoal / ashes and smoke. A pity that the brewery uses too much lactose in some of their beers. |
Jul 24, 2022 07:32:10 PM |
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5398 | Whitewater Bees Endeavour | United Kingdom | Bitter | 3.4
Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 500 ml bottle, from KWM Wines & Spirits. ABV is 4.8%. Honey golden colour, large white head. Aroma of malts, grain and dust, only a hint of of honey and ginger. Fairly refreshing flavour, not too sweet, malty with a hint of honey and a slight ginger burn, moderate hops. |
Jul 25, 2022 02:51:09 AM |
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5399 | Whitewater Hen, Cock & Pigeon Rock | United Kingdom | Irish Ale | 3.6
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 500 ml bottle, from KWM Wines & Spirits. ABV is 4.8%. Clear and beautiful deep reddish brown colour, moderate off-white head. Moderate malty aroma, hints of red berries. Malty flavour too, hints of caramel, brittle, nuts and red berries, moderate earthy hops. |
Jul 25, 2022 03:47:45 AM |
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5400 | Whitewater Ewe Rebel IPA | United Kingdom | IPA | 3.6
Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7 500 ml bottle, from KWM Wines & Spirits. ABV is 7%. Golden colour, moderate white head. Moderate aroma of grain, dust and Cascade hops. The flavour is better, here the Cascade hops come up front, with the expected citric notes, on a sufficient malt base. Medium bitter finish. Pleasant to drink. |
Jul 25, 2022 06:58:37 AM |