Beer Reviews by SIGMUND
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7076 | Boulevard Single-Wide I.P.A. | United States | IPA | 4.1
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 8 Shared 355 ml bottle, from the Norwegian importer. No ABV mentioned on the label. Hazy golden colour, moderate white head. Pleasant aroma of American hops, notes of spruce, citrus and tropical fruits. The flavour is distinctly hoppy throughout, with the same elements as the aroma, but is never too bitter. Just enough malts to make the beer feel tolerably balanced. Very likeable. |
Apr 2, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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7077 | Boulevard Tank 7 Farmhouse Ale | United States | Saison | 4.0
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 750 ml corked & caged bottle, BB date 07.2013, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 8.5%. Slightly hazy golden colour, large white head. Lovely aroma of farmhouse kitchen and dry white wine, also hints of tropical fruits. The flavour is medium sweet, maybe not quite as fresh as it ought to be, but still very good. Fruity / citrussy and mildly spicy notes. Enjoyable, will buy again, and sample when fresher. |
May 10, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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7078 | Bell's Batch 6000 | United States | American Barleywine | 3.2 |
Jun 11, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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7079 | Bell's Batch 10,000 Ale | United States | Strong Ale | 3.6
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 Shared 355 ml bottle at local tasting. ABV is 9.2%. Dark brown colour, moderate beige head. Aroma of molasses and oak. The flavour is better than batch 6000, less sweet (but still sweet enough) with a more distinct hop profile, notes of oak and tobacco. |
Jun 11, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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7080 | Bell's Java Stout | United States | Coffee Stout | 3.5 |
Jun 11, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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7081 | Budweiser Chelada | United States | Spiced Beer | 1.1 |
Jun 12, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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7082 | Shock Top Belgian White | United States | Witbier | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 On tap at Oakland Intl Airport. Pale straw colour, white head. Typical witbier aroma and flavour of coriander and citrus / orange peel. Very refreshing, would be happy to drink this again. I suspect that it is underrated due to the ownership of the brewery - I was not aware that this was an AB InBev product, so I rated the beer for what it is. |
Jun 12, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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7083 | Founders Kentucky Breakfast Bourbon Aged Stout | United States | Imperial Stout | 4.1
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 9 Shared 355 ml bottle at local tasting. Pitch black colour, no head. Strong and intense aroma of bourbon / oak / vanilla, nearly hiding the roasty, chocolate and coffee notes in the background. Low carbonation. Sweet and rich flavour, notes of bourbon, vanilla, oak, chocolate and coffee. |
Jun 14, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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7084 | Stone Double Bastard Ale | United States | American Barleywine | 3.6
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 650 ml bottle, Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 11%. Hazy reddish brown colour, moderate off-white head. Strong aroma of American hops, piney notes, also caramelized orange marmalade, some alcohol. Very hoppy flavour, medium sweet, caramel and alcohol. Bitter finish, hints of solvent.Warming mouthfeel. There’s plenty of hops in this one (surprise, surprise), but this is probably not where you go when you look for balance. |
Jun 14, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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7085 | Kona Big Wave Golden Ale | United States | Blonde Ale | 3.5 |
Jun 14, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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7086 | Kona Castaway IPA | United States | IPA | 3.6
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7 355 ml bottle, from dutyfree inflightservice. ABV is 6%. Golden colour, moderate white head. Aroma of orange marmalade, slightly stale. Some piney hops. Soft mouthfeel. The flavour is first zesty and citrussy, and ends in a distinct and resinous bitterness. Refreshing. |
Jun 14, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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7087 | Kona Hanalei Island IPA | United States | IPA | 2.9
Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 355 ml bottle, from the Norwegian importer. ABV is 4.5%. Golden colour, only the slightest haziness, small white head. "Perfumed" aroma of peaches, guava, passionfruit and sweet oranges. Fairly refreshing and slightly dry flavour, again "perfumed" and somewhat artificial notes of tropical fruits, some bittering hops in the finish. Not a favourite of mine. |
Jun 14, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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7088 | Kona Longboard Lager | United States | Lager | 3.2 |
Jun 14, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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7089 | Founders Breakfast Stout | United States | Coffee Stout | 4.1
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 355 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet Kvadrat. ABV is 8.3%, IBU 60. Pitch black colour, moderate to low tan head, not the best retention. Strong and intense aroma of fine coffee and dark chocolate. The flavour is full of coffee, with dark chocolate and oats in the background. Pretty good. |
Jun 14, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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7090 | Founders 10K IPA | United States | Imperial IPA | 3.3 |
Jun 14, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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7091 | Founders All Day IPA | United States | IPA | 3.5 |
Jun 14, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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7092 | Troutbrook Thomas Hooker California Coastal Wheat | United States | Hefeweizen | 3.9
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8 355 ml can, from Bris Ølutsalg, Jørpeland. ABV is 4.7%. Deep golden to orange colour, large white head. Nice wheaty aroma, notes of cloves, citrus and banana. Light bodied. Nice wheaty flavour too, a slight sweetness but not too much, again with cloves, citrus and banana. Moderate hops. Might well buy again. |
Jun 20, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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7093 | Boulevard Tropical Pale Ale | United States | American Pale Ale | 3.6 |
Jun 21, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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7094 | Angry Orchard Crisp Apple | United States | Cider | 3.0
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 500 ml bottle at the Flying Horse, Gatwick Airport. ABV is 5%. Golden colour, sparkling, moderate white head. Aroma of cider apples with some strange and unusual notes, hints of decaying fruits and wet basement. Sweet flavour of eating apples, not very crisp at all. I declined the bartender's offer of some ice in the glass, I should have accepted. Did not finish the bottle. Won’t buy again. |
Jun 26, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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7095 | Lagunitas DayTime IPA | United States | IPA | 3.4 |
Jun 30, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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7096 | Brooklyn Black Ops | United States | Imperial Stout | 4.3
Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 8 750 ml corked bottle, at a tasting with Garrett Oliver. ABV is 11.3%. Black colour, brown head. Aroma of oak, bourbon, vanilla, chocolate, coffee, hints of fusel alcohols. Lovely smooth flavour, vanilla, chocolate and bourbon. Very enjoyable. |
Jul 5, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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7097 | Deschutes Mirror Pond Pale Ale | United States | American Pale Ale | 3.0
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 355 ml bottle, from Fakta, Denmark. BB date 30.05.2014. ABV is 5%. Amber colour, slightly hazy with some floaties. Moderate off-white head. Aroma of caramelized stale orange marmalade, basement and dust, a whiff of solvent. Soft mouthfeel, moderate carbonation. The flavour is mild with a slight fruitiness, the finish is drier and "dusty" with very moderate hops. Has apparently not had any benefit from cellaring, might rerate if I find a fresh bottle. |
Jul 8, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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7098 | Deschutes Inversion IPA | United States | IPA | 3.6
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 355 ml bottle, from Fakta Hirtshals. BB date was 30.05.2014. ABV is 6.8%. Hazy amber colour, large head, slightly off-white. Strong and typical American IPA aroma of caramelized orange marmalade, also notes of pine. Soft mouthfeel. Very hoppy flavour, also decent malts, but not too sweet. Very bitter finish, piney and resinous notes. Good stuff. |
Jul 8, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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7099 | Deschutes Black Butte Porter | United States | Porter | 3.2
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6 Shared 355 ml bottle at local tasting, BB date 30.05. 2014, from Fakta, Denmark. Very dark brown colour, nearly black. Moderate off-white head. Moderate roasty aroma, notes of dark chocolate and mild coffee. Medium dry flavour, again notes of dark chocolate and mild coffee, dry finish. Too modest hops. |
Jul 8, 2018 12:00:00 PM |
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7100 | Great Divide Colette | United States | Saison | 3.4
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7 355 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 7.3%. Slightly hazy pale golden colour, moderate white head. Moderate aroma of spicy saison yeast, some dust. The flavour has plenty of spicy saison yeast, slightly dry, some fruit. Moderate bittering hops. |
Jul 9, 2018 12:00:00 PM |