Beer Reviews by SIGMUND

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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
2976 Beer Hut Galaxy Full of Nelson United Kingdom Imperial IPA 3.6

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

440 ml can, from KWM Wines & Spirits. ABV is 8.2%. Opaque dirty yellow colour, moderate to small white head. Moderate aroma of various tropical fruits, hints of citrus and dust. Smooth mouthfeel. The flavour is moderately sweet, with notes of said fruits, hints of pine needles in the finish. Not very bitter, easy drinking.

Jul 31, 2022
10:35:37 PM
2977 Berentsens Pale Ale Tørrhumlet Norway American Pale Ale 3.6

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

330 ml can, as Berentsens Pale Ale Tørrhumlet, from Det Gode Brygg, Sandnes. ABV is 4.7%. Hazy orange colour, moderate white head. Aroma of malts, oranges and slightly piney hops. The flavour is fairly dry and fruity, with sufficient malts, and a moderate grapefruity and resinous bitterness in the finish. Refreshing and decent enough, easy drinking.

Aug 5, 2022
09:07:17 PM
2978 HaandBryggeriet / Speciation Svelvik Sour Norway Fruit Lambic 3.6

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

375 ml green bottle, from Det Gode Brygg, Sandnes. ABV is 4.5%. Very pale straw colour, pours sparkling with a small and shortlived white head. Aroma of brettanomyces / farmhouse, sour plums and lemons. Fairly sour flavour, brettanomyces, plums and lemons again. Astringent finish. Quite nice.

Aug 14, 2022
11:50:32 AM
2979 Lough Gill Lost Armada Ireland IPA 3.6

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

Keg pint at The Railway Bar, Sligo. Golden colour, creamy white head. Grapefruity aroma and flavour, some pine, decent bitterness. Quite nice beer this one.

Aug 14, 2022
07:32:20 PM
2980 Solo (Σόλο) Jikiun Veke Norway Lager 3.6

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

330 ml can, from Vaaland, Bryne. ABV is 4.7%. Brewed at Arendals Bryggeri. Slightly hazy golden to orange colour, moderate white head. Decent hoppy aroma, notes of Seville oranges and dried apricots, some pine too. Flavour of bitter oranges, grapefruit and pine needles.

Aug 17, 2022
09:44:52 AM
2981 Hogna Solsprett White IPA Norway IPA 3.6

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

440 ml can, batch #273, from Gulating Ølutsalg, Stavanger. ABV is 4.7%. Slightly hazy and very pale straw colour, moderate white head. Aroma of spicy witbier yeast, orange peel, coriander seeds and citric hops. Light bodied. Citric and spicy flavour with the same elements as the aroma, quite dry, fairly bitter aftertaste.

Aug 18, 2022
08:09:52 PM
2982 Berentsens Kveik Norway Saison 3.6

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Kvadrat. ABV is 6.1%. Moderately hazy golden to orange colour, moderate white head. Typical aroma and flavour of malts and kveik, notes of ripe yellow plums and fresh bread. Low bitterness. Pleasant to drink.

Aug 24, 2022
01:01:41 PM
2983 Funky Fluid Szklanki DDH New Zealand IPA Poland IPA 3.6

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Opaque golden colour, white head. Aroma of crushed white grapes and moderate tropical fruits. Spicy and fruity (citrus, tropical fruits) hops in the flavour, decent bitterness.

Aug 24, 2022
04:56:41 PM
2984 Sibeeria Polární Noc Czech Republic Imperial Stout 3.6

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

Oct. 2018: Shared 330 ml bottle. Black colour, beige head. Aroma of roast malts and caramel. Sweet flavour, again with roast malts and caramel, a hint of liquorice.

Aug 25, 2022
06:44:29 PM
2985 Røros Blue Christmas Norway Porter 3.6

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

330 ml can, from Gulating Ølutsalg, Stavanger. ABV is 4.7%. Deep reddish brown colour, moderate beige head. Aroma and flavour of moderately roasted malts, chocolate and blueberries. Smooth mouthfeel, nice to drink.

Aug 25, 2022
07:24:49 PM
2986 St. Feuillien Grand Cru Belgium Belgian Strong Ale 3.6

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

330 ml bottle, from Voldby Købmandsgård. ABV is 9.5%. Hazy pale golden colour, huge white head. Moderate spicy and sllghtly yeasty aroma. Plenty of carbonation in the mouth (a little less would still be enough). Spicy and crisp flavour, fairly dry for a Belgian ale this strong, decent hops.

Aug 26, 2022
12:01:54 AM
2987 Rygr Midgard Incognito Citra IPA Norway IPA 3.6

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Kvadrat. ABV is 7%. Hazy orange colour, moderate white head. Aroma of citric hops and marmalade. Flavour of citric and piney hops, on a sufficient malty background.

Sep 1, 2022
12:59:57 PM
2988 Hogna Calcutta "Session IPA" #034 Cryo-Pop Norway IPA 3.6

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

440 ml can, from Gulating Ølutsalg, Stavanger. ABV is 4.7%. Slightly hazy golden to orange colour, large white head. Aroma of oranges and "spicy" Cryo-Pop hops, bready malts in the background. Moderately fizzy mouthfeel. The flavour is medium dry, with citric and slightly piney hops. Moderate to low bitterness. Decent beer, but not exceptional.

Sep 1, 2022
06:56:16 PM
2989 Birra del Borgo Cortigiana Italy Saison 3.6

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

Shared 750 ml bottle. ABV is 5%. Pale golden colour, white head. Both aroma and flavour has hints of honey, but the beer is not very sweet. Also spicy saison yeast and decent bittering hops.

Sep 3, 2022
02:18:36 PM
2990 Cervisiam Good Mango Norway Fruit Beer 3.6

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

330 ml can, Cardinal Pub, Stavanger. ABV is 4.7%. Opaque pale yellow colour, moderate white head. Aroma of mango (no surprise there), hints of papaya and lactose. Citric mouthfeel. Flavour of mango and citrus, moderate lactose, a low but noticeable bitterness in the finish. Not too sweet, refreshing beer.

Sep 8, 2022
12:26:46 PM
2991 Underwood Milky Mango Ukraine IPA 3.6

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Hazy dirty yellow colour, white head. Aroma of mango and lactose. The flavour has a slight fruity acidity from the mango, fairly distinct bitterness.

Sep 10, 2022
05:49:16 PM
2992 HaandBryggeriet / Ægir Sanchez Coffee Stout Norway Coffee Stout 3.6

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

On tap at Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. Nearly black colour, beige head. Aroma and flavour of coffee, rich mouthfeel. Decent beer, might well buy again.

Sep 11, 2022
03:00:07 PM
2993 Lervig Rackhouse - Original Sin Bourbon Barrel Norway Imperial Stout 3.6

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

375 ml waxed bottle, Cardinal Pub, Stavanger. ABV is 12.5%. Black colour, small tan head. Boozy aroma of fusel alcohols, molasses, bourbon, oak and vanilla, also notes of roast malts and chocolate. Rich and warming mouthfeel. Very sweet flavour, notes of roast malts, treacle, chocolate, vanilla, bourbon and oak. I recommend sharing the bottle.

Sep 11, 2022
04:41:47 PM
2994 Deya Love Is The Answer Pale Ale United Kingdom American Pale Ale 3.6

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

500 ml can, from Vaaland, Bryne. ABV is 4%. Hazy pale yellow colour, large white head. Aroma of citric hops. Light bodied. Flavour of lemons, yellow stonefruits and "spicy" hops.

Sep 14, 2022
01:22:43 AM
2995 Lilland Rause Rakel Pale Ale Norway English Pale Ale 3.6

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

330 ml bottle, from Lilland's off-licence. ABV is 4.7%. Moderately hazy golden to pale brown colour, large white head. Aroma and flavour of malts, yeast and fruity and herbal hops. Low bitterness, nice to drink.

Sep 16, 2022
11:51:02 AM
2996 Lilland IPA Norway IPA 3.6

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

330 ml bottle, from Lilland's off-licence. ABV is 4.7%. Orange to pale brown colour, hazy when the yeast is poured in the end, large off-white head. Nice aroma of orange marmalade and piney hops. Fizzy and citric mouthfeel, but the body is sufficient for a session IPA. The flavour has notes of citrus and pine needles, and is not too sweet. Refreshing and nice to drink.

Sep 17, 2022
12:25:01 PM
2997 Burning Sky Boneface Collab NZ Grisette United Kingdom Saison 3.6

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

440 ml can, from Vaaland, Bryne. ABV is 3.5%. Hazy yellow colour, moderate white head. Nice aroma, notes of Nelson Sauvin hops (crushed gooseberries and white grapes), also notes of mild spices and herbs. Citric and somewhat fizzy mouthfeel, light bodied as expected. The flavour has citrus and fairly distinct spices and hops.

Sep 18, 2022
02:59:55 PM
2998 Oskar Blues Western Mutant IPA United States IPA 3.6

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

355 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Kvadrat. ABV is 7.0%. Hazy yellow colour, moderate white head. Moderate aroma of citrus (incl. some orange marmalade) and piney hops. The flavour is grapefruity and quite bitter. Not bad at all, but a bit one-dimensional.

Sep 19, 2022
12:42:06 PM
2999 By The Horns Stiff Upper Lip United Kingdom English Pale Ale 3.6

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

Cask at The Dog & Bell, Deptford, with Holmen2. Golden colour, small white head, some lacing. The aroma and flavour have malty and fruity notes, hints of dark berries. Okay.

Oct 1, 2022
10:30:26 AM
3000 Ross on Wye The Pear Butt The Perry Butt Blend 2019-2020 United Kingdom Cider 3.6

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

750 ml clear bottle, as (Ross on Wye) The Pear Butt The Perry Butt Blend 2019-2020, Wild Ferment. Kindly shared by Holmen2. Pale golden colour. Aroma and flavour of perry pears, medium dry, still with a little residual sweetness.

Oct 1, 2022
01:00:52 PM