Beer Reviews by SIGMUND
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3451 | Floc. Superstitious | United Kingdom | IPA | 3.5
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.8%, hops are Citra, Centennial and Simcoe. Gusher can. Moderately hazy golden to orange colour, small white head. Aroma of citric and piney American hops. Citric mouthfeel and flavour, resinous finish, medium bitterness. Okay. |
Apr 1, 2023 05:30:40 PM |
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3452 | Curious Brew | United Kingdom | Pale Lager | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 Nov. 2013: 330 ml bottle, from Coop Mega, Sola. ABV is 4.7%. Clear pale golden colour, large white head. Nice aroma of crushed white grapes and gooseberries, also mild spices and fresh grass. Light bodied. Fresh and crisp pilsener flavour, moderate floral, fruity and herbal hops. Quite enjoyable. |
Apr 9, 2023 10:42:10 PM |
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3453 | Hepworth Iron Horse | United Kingdom | Extra Special Bitter | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 March 2016: 500 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet Verksgata, Stavanger. ABV is 5%. Clear deep golden to amber colour, moderate white head. Aroma of toffee and earthy hops. Medium dry flavour with distinct earthy and herbal hops throughout, fairly bitter finish. Okay. |
Apr 9, 2023 10:48:04 PM |
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3454 | Coniston Old Man Ale | United Kingdom | Old Ale | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 Aug. 2016: Rerate, 500 ml bottle, Cardinal pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 4.8%. Beautiful copper colour, moderate head, slightly off-white. Aroma of malts with toffee notes, also hints of herbal english hops. Herbal English hops in the otherwise malty flavour too, medium dry. Moderately bitter aftertaste. Nice to drink, moreish - not least for an old man like me. Original rating: Shared 500 ml bottle (bottle conditioned) at local tasting, from Prima Beer, Hobro. ABV 4.8%. Deep golden to amber colour, moderate white head. Aroma of herbal English hops, with unusual hints of juniper berries and juniper needles. Very herbal hops in the medium dry flavour, highly drinkable. One of the few beers of the tasting where I wanted to drink the whole bottle. Will buy again. |
Apr 9, 2023 10:57:39 PM |
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3455 | BrewDog Silk Road | United Kingdom | IPA | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.5%. Hazy golden colour, moderate white head. Distinct aroma of lychee and mango (no surprise!), hints of citric hops. Fruity flavour with the same elements, "perfumed" but not too sweet. Low bitterness. |
Apr 11, 2023 05:30:28 PM |
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3456 | Rudgate Grease Monkey | United Kingdom | Extra Special Bitter | 3.5
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 July 2017: Cask pint at the Boot Room, Wheldale Hotel, Castleford. Deep golden to copper colour, creamy white head. Moderate malty aroma with hints of toffee. Pleasant malty flavour, good body. Fruity hints of blackcurrants. Smooth to drink. Decent hops in the finish. Some dry woody notes in the aftertaste. |
Apr 20, 2023 09:16:39 AM |
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3457 | Stigbergets Den Store Blondino | Sweden | IPA | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 440 ml can, from Systembolaget, shared in Oslo by my son Steinar. ABV is 6.3%. Hazy yellow colour, white head. Aroma and flavour of fruity and spicy hops, notes of citrus and pineapple. Might buy again if it is introduced at Vinmonopolet. |
Apr 20, 2023 10:32:28 AM |
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3458 | Lervig Super Blanc (4.7%) | Norway | Witbier | 3.5
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 8 330 ml can, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 4.7%. Hazy pale yellow colour, moderate white head. Aroma of citrus, a hint of coriander. Soft mouthfeel, light bodied. Refreshing flavour with notes of citrus (particularly lemon) and coriander. |
May 1, 2023 05:52:51 PM |
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3459 | Nøgne Ø 4885 Blanc (4.5%) | Norway | Witbier | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 March 2021: 500 ml can, from Rema 1000, Tau. ABV is 4.5%, IBU 15. Hazy pale yellow colour, large to moderate white head. Aroma of yeast, wheat, orange peel and coriander seeds. Citric and fairly soft mouthfeel. The flavour has the same elements as the aroma, low bitterness. |
May 7, 2023 04:43:30 PM |
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3460 | Nøgne Ø Ale of Plenty Raspberry Milkshake IPA | Norway | IPA | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 330 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.5%, IBU 20. Hazy "ancient pink" colour, moderate off-white to pinkish head. Aroma of raspberries and spicy hops, hints of cleaning agent. The flavour has the same elements, medium sour raspberries dominate. A bit weird perhaps, but far from undrinkable. |
May 11, 2023 10:59:09 AM |
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3461 | East London Pale Ale | United Kingdom | English Pale Ale | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 Jan. 2018: 500 ml bottle, from Ales By Mail. ABV is 4%, Clear deep golden colour, moderate white head. Aroma of grain, malts and toffee, a hint of fruity hops. The flavour has citrussy hops on a light body with some malts, but not sweet. Medium bitter aftertaste. Easy drinking. |
May 25, 2023 03:52:06 PM |
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3462 | East London M Commemorating Our 1000th Brew | United Kingdom | English Strong Ale | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 Feb. 2018: 330 ml bottle conditioned Strong Ale, from Ales By Mail. ABV is 8.5%. Amber to brown colour, clear first, hazy when the yeast is poured in. Moderate head, slightly off-white. Aroma of caramel, brown sugar, dark dried fruits and caramelized orange marmalade, also nutty notes. Medium sweet and malty flavour, again notes of dark dried fruits, caramel, nuts and caramelized marmalade. Moderate hops in the finish. Slightly warming mouthfeel. |
May 25, 2023 04:01:14 PM |
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3463 | Sambrooks Scrumdown | United Kingdom | Bitter | 3.5 |
May 25, 2023 04:42:27 PM |
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3464 | Burnt Mill Green Path IPA - Citra & Mosaic | United Kingdom | IPA | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet. ABV is 6.0%. Gusher can. Moderately hazy orange colour, moderate white head. Aroma of pine, orange marmalade and grapefruit, hints of mango. The flavour is citric and piney, moderate bitterness. Not a bad beer, but there are many competitors in this heat. Nice to drink though. |
Jun 1, 2023 09:28:43 AM |
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3465 | Frydenlund Juicy Pilsner | Norway | Bohemian / Czech Pilsener | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 500 ml can, from SPAR Jørpeland. ABV is 4.5%. Clear pale golden colour, moderate white head. Moderate but nice aroma of citrus and tropical fruits, including lychee. The flavour has pleasant notes of citrus and lychee, fortunately not too sweet. Might well buy again, when I just want a nice summer refreshment. A tad more bitterness would not hurt, though. |
Jun 10, 2023 02:39:10 PM |
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3466 | The Kernel Dark Ale Citra Columbus | United Kingdom | American Black Ale | 3.5 |
Jun 17, 2023 04:29:31 PM |
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3467 | Skudenes Snø Saison | Norway | Saison | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 330 ml can, as Skudenes Snø Saison, from Vinmonopolet Aksdal. ABV is 6.5%. Hazy golden to orange colour, moderate white head. Aroma of jam / orange marmalade and ripe berries, also hints of yellow stonefruits and coriander seeds. The flavour has a slight fruity acidity, with the same elements as the aroma, but is not too sweet. A discrete bitterness in the finish. |
Jun 17, 2023 06:50:54 PM |
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3468 | Nevel Minne | Netherlands | Saison | 3.5
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 August 2021: 330 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5%. Hazy / murky yellow-ish colour, some floaties, moderate white head. Aroma of quince, pears, apples, citrus, farmhouse. Moderately fruity sour flavour, notes of said fruits, dust and malts. Hints of black pepper. |
Jun 23, 2023 04:45:42 PM |
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3469 | Fourpure Midnight Diner | United Kingdom | Stout | 3.5 |
Jun 24, 2023 04:54:50 PM |
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3470 | Fourpure Flatiron | United Kingdom | Amber Ale | 3.5
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7 Oct. 2019: On tap at Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger, as Fourpure Flatiron American Red. Reddish amber colour, moderate head, slightly off-white. Aroma of amber malts and red berries. Fruity flavour of hops and red berries, not too sweet, nice and well balanced bitterness. |
Jun 24, 2023 05:02:06 PM |
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3471 | Fourpure Northern Latitude | United Kingdom | English Strong Ale | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 May 2017: 330 ml can, from the Norwegian importer. ABV is 6.4%, IBU 55. Hazy brown colour, moderate off-white head. Aroma of malts, citrus fruits and earthy hops. The flavour is first malty but not too sweet, with hints of rye bread, then citrussy and earthy hops come forward. Medium bitter finish. A fairly decent winter ale. |
Jun 24, 2023 05:21:14 PM |
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3472 | Fourpure Session IPA | United Kingdom | IPA | 3.5
Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 Aug. 2017: 330 ml can, from Ales By Mail. ABV is 4.2%, 42 IBU. Clear golden colour, large white head. Hoppy aroma of citrus and tropical fruits. Light bodied, watery mouthfeel. Medium dry flavour, fruity hops with a resinous and bitter finish. |
Jun 24, 2023 05:29:30 PM |
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3473 | Vocation Special Edition Roll With It DDH Pale Ale (Amarillo & Citra) | United Kingdom | American Pale Ale | 3.5
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 440 ml can, as Vocation Special Edition Roll With It DDH Pale Ale, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. Hops are Amarillo and Citra. ABV is 5.2%. Hazy yellow colour, moderate white head. Aroma of pine, spruce and sweat, a hint of grapefruit. Citric mouthfeel and flavour, light bodied, not too sweet Refreshing and grapefruity, also hints of pine needles. |
Jul 6, 2023 08:01:25 PM |
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3474 | Vestfyen Willemoes Cold IPA | Denmark | Lager | 3.5
Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 500 ml bottle, from Dagli'brugsen Tylstrup. ABV is 6.2%. Pale golden colour, large white head. Aroma of malts, flowers, some spicy hops, unfresh fruit. Fairly refreshing flavour, a slight sweetness, malts and fruit, moderate bitterness. Not too bad. |
Jul 7, 2023 05:07:34 PM |
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3475 | Syndikatet Strandløven Velskabt Wit | Denmark | Witbier | 3.5
Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7 Sep. 2019: 500 ml bottle, from Erling Christensen Møbler, Sindal. ABV is 5.0%, 20 IBU. Hazy golden colour, lots of floaties in the glass. Large white head. Moderate wheaty and citrussy aroma with orange peel and coriander. The medium dry flavour has distinct notes of coriander, also cloves, moderate hops. Nice to drink. *Sampled again today, 330 ml bottle, from BilkaToGo, Skalborg. No floaties in the glass this time, otherwise much the same. |
Jul 11, 2023 11:34:35 AM |