Beer Reviews by SIGMUND

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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
7001 Cave Creek Chili Beer Mexico Pale Lager 1.5

Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 3 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 3

330 ml clear bottle, from Voldby Købmandsgård, Denmark. ABV is 4.2%. Pale golden colour, minimal head. Aroma of green chilies and green peppers / other uncooked vegetables, not very inviting. The flavour has a solid chili burn from start to finish, no sign of anything else (like malts and hops). Really hot chili burn in the aftertaste. Oh dear. Glad I did not finish a whole bottle of this.

Mar 10, 2021
08:10:09 PM
7002 Mack Freeze Norway Reduced Alcohol 1.5

Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 2 | Mouthfeel: 2 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 3

330 ml bottle. Pale golden colour, fluffy head. Strong smell (I hesitate to use the word "aroma") of grit and extremely over-cooked vegetables. Nasty. Flavour is typical n/a lager, "boiledness" / over-cooked vegetables again, too sweet. Just a faint bitterness in the finish. Bad.

Feb 11, 2009
08:29:11 AM
7003 Palma Cristal Cuba Pale Lager 1.5

Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 3 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 3

Can, ABV 4.9%, RBNAG 2009 in Vatlandsvåg. Pale golden colour, low head. Sickly aroma of over-boiled vegetables and wet cardboard, some sweetish maize notes. Boring pale lager flavour, some sweetish maize notes.

Jan 5, 2010
12:00:00 PM
7004 Bitburger Radler Germany Reduced Alcohol 1.5

Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 3 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 3

Bottle (or was it can?), ABV 2.5%, at RBNAG 2009 in Vatlandsvåg. The first radler or shandy that I’ve actually rated. Pale golden colour, low head. Aroma of lemon soda and dishwater liquid. Flavour of lemon soda with hints of a standard pilsener.

Jan 9, 2010
12:00:00 PM
7005 Coral Sidra Frutos Vermelhos Portugal Cider 1.5

Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 2 | Flavor: 2 | Overall: 3

250 ml bottle, from a SPAR shop in Funchal. ABV is 4%. Clear pink to red colour, pours moderately sparkling with a shortlived off-white head. Aroma of artificial raspberry candy. Flavour of artificial “julebrus” (Yule pop / soda). Sugary and not good at all.

Jan 20, 2023
06:47:38 PM
7006 Cerveza Imperial (Costa Rica) Costa Rica Lager 1.5

Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 4 | Mouthfeel: 2 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 3

Nov. 2014: Shared bottle at local tasting. ABV is 4.6%. Golden colour, low white head. .Dusty, grainy and slightly sweetish unappealing aroma. Bland flavour, dusty notes, minimal bitterness, extremely boring.

Feb 23, 2023
09:08:15 PM
7007 Karlovačko Natur Radler Limun Croatia Reduced Alcohol 1.5

Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 3 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 3

Aug. 2012: Rated as a lemon soda - this "beer" is a mix of 60% lemon soda and 40% beer. I expect it to be deleted, due to BeerPal rules. As a soda it is fairly drinkable.

Mar 7, 2023
10:53:50 PM
7008 Alpha Eagle Andorra Blonde Ale 1.5

Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 2 | Flavor: 2 | Overall: 2

June 2014: Shared 330 ml bottle at local tasting, thanks to Gunnar. ABV is 5.1%. Our first Andorra beer, hell yeah! Cloudy golden colour, moderate white head. Yeasty and hoppy aroma, notes of sulphur. Sour flavour, totally gone bad (possibly from travel). Will rerate again if I get it fresh in Andorra.

Apr 20, 2023
03:04:17 PM
7009 Pift Mango Denmark Fruit Beer 1.5

Aroma: 2 | Appearance: 4 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 3

330 ml bottle, from BilkaToGo, Skalborg. ABV is 5.2%. Golden colour, small white head. Disgusting and sickening aroma of vomit and artificial "mango". Citric flavour, again notes of artificial "mango". Watery, no bitterness. Won't buy again.

Aug 30, 2023
08:32:38 PM
7010 Pift Citrus Denmark Fruit Beer 1.5

Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 3 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 3

330 ml bottle, from BilkaToGo, Skalborg. ABV is 5.2%. Slightly hazy and very pale straw colour, minimal white head. Aroma of rotting grass and artificial "citrus". Citric mouthfeel. The flavour has unpleasant notes of artificial "citrus", minimal hops.

Sep 3, 2023
08:14:03 PM
7011 Lervig Peach Pilsner Norway Pale Lager 1.5

Aroma: 2 | Appearance: 4 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 3

330 ml can, from Helgø MENY, Hundvåg. ABV is 4.7%. Very pale straw colour, moderate to small white head. Horrible aroma of artificial fruit esters and dishwasher liquid. The flavour is slightly better, at least it is not too sweet, but the aroma ruins it all. Some bitterness in the finish. Thin mouthfeel.

Nov 18, 2023
11:33:14 AM
7012 Tsingtao 0.0 / Zero Alcohol / Non-Alcoholic China Reduced Alcohol 1.5

Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 3 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 3

330 ml green bottle, from Gigabox, Forus. Clear pale golden colour, small white head. Aroma of lightstruck hops, maize, grain, baby porridge, unfermented wort. The flavour is slightly citric, grainy and grassy, with moderate and slightly metallic bittering hops in the finish.

Jan 29, 2024
05:29:29 PM
7013 Aass Lite Krystall Norway Light / Lite Lager 1.5

Aroma: 2 | Appearance: 4 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 3

500 ml can, from Kiwi Tau. ABV is 4.5%. Crystal clear and very pale straw colour, small white head. Aroma of sweetish malts, grass, rotting vegetables, hints of sewage and vomit. Thin and citric mouthfeel. Flavour of malts, a little citrus, grain and very moderate bittering hops. Won't buy again.

Mar 13, 2024
02:57:09 PM
7014 Lervig No Worries Wild Berries Norway Reduced Alcohol 1.5

Aroma: 2 | Appearance: 3 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 3

330 ml can, from Helgø Meny Stadionparken. Slightly hazy pale golden colour, minimal white head. Strong and unpleasant aroma of artificial "wild berries" essence. The flavour is somewhat better, citric and not too sweet, but still with distinct notes of artificial berry essence. Decent bitterness in the finish. I'd rather have the ordinary No Worries, if you please.

Apr 20, 2024
09:29:14 AM
7015 Cooks Darkie Cook Islands Vienna / Amber Lager 1.5

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 3 | Mouthfeel: 2 | Flavor: 2 | Overall: 2

330 ml bottle, shared by gunnar. ABV is 4.5%. Amber to orange colour, low white head. Very moderate aroma, some slight sourish notes. Acidic flavour, vinegary and undrinkable. Must have gone bad.

Jul 10, 2011
12:00:00 PM
7016 Föroya Bjór Ljost Pilsnar Faroe Islands Reduced Alcohol 1.5

Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 3 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 3

330 ml bottle, from a grocery store in Torshavn. ABV is 2.8%. Golden colour, pours fizzy with a short-lived white head. Very moderate grainy aroma. Bland and boring grainy flavour, watery mouthfeel, minimal hops, sourish finish. Not much to make you happy here.

Jul 10, 2011
12:00:00 PM
7017 Föroya Bjór Organic Light Faroe Islands Reduced Alcohol 1.5

Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 3 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 3

330 ml bottle, from a grocery store in Torshavn. ABV is 2.8%. Golden colour, pours fizzy with a short-lived head. Aroma of unhopped pilsener wort, notes of grain and cooked vegetables. Fizzy and watery mouthfeel. The flavour is grainy and dull, hardly any hops, sourish and metallic finish. One to forget.

Jul 10, 2011
12:00:00 PM
7018 Egils Lite Bjór Iceland Light / Lite Lager 1.5

Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 3 | Mouthfeel: 2 | Flavor: 2 | Overall: 3

500 ml can, from Rúsan, Tórshavn. ABV is 4.4%. Golden colour, moderate white head. Weak aroma, grainy and dusty, just a faint hint of fruit. Fizzy mouthfeel. Bland flavour, grainy and dusty again, very dry, minimal hops, not good at all.

Aug 14, 2011
12:00:00 PM
7019 Charma Lager Greece Kellerbier 1.5

Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 3 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 3

330 ml unlabelled bottle, kindly shared by gunnar. Golden colour, moderate to low white head. Strong sweetish aroma, notes of flowers and artificial banana candy. The flavour is not quite as sweet as the aroma made me fear, but has still notes of banana candy. Minimal hops. Weird, but not undrinkable.

Aug 14, 2011
12:00:00 PM
7020 Labatt Ice Canada Strong Lager 1.5

Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 3 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 3

According to the back label, this beer should be 'consumed ice cold from the bottle'. Sure, best way to hide the foul flavour - as far as there is any flavour at all. Well, I suppose this one has marginally more hops than the lousiest beers of this lousy style - but that should not detract from the basic fact: This is CRAP! Jesus - I must stop buying these shitty and (in Norway) over-priced beers! You know I buy them just to get another rating!

Apr 15, 2005
09:35:15 AM
7021 Tuborg T-Beer Denmark Light / Lite Lager 1.5

Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 3 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 3

330 ml clear bottle, bought in Denmark. ABV is 4.9%. Very pale colour, decent head and lacing. Weak citrussy aroma. Flavour? Nearly flavourless, carbonated water with just a faint hint of crystal malts and citrus. Gets an extra point for not being quite as offensive as some other raters made me expect. The hints of dishwashing liquid in the finish are, after all, not overwhelming ....

Jul 3, 2005
06:07:03 PM
7022 Pigeonnelle Pigeonoël France Belgian Strong Ale 1.5

Aroma: 2 | Appearance: 4 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 3

July 2016: 330 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 8.5%. Cloudy brown colour, moderate to low off-white head. Unpleasant aroma of stomach acid / vomit and spices. Fizzy mouthfeel, overcarbonated. The flavour is medium malty and slightly spicy, but the aroma ruins it all. Drainpour. Won’t buy again.

Jun 6, 2024
07:01:04 PM
7023 Hansa Fersken Norway Fruit Beer 1.4

Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 4 | Mouthfeel: 2 | Flavor: 2 | Overall: 3

500 ml can, from Coop Prestemarka, Tau. ABV is 4.7%. Moderately hazy greyish-brownish-golden colour, moderate to small white head. Aroma of artificial "peach" essence and "peach" candy. Citric mouthfeel. The unpleasant flavour has a little citrus, but first and foremost loads of artificial "peach" essence. Low bitterness. At least the beer is not too sweet, but this is not something I'll buy again. Ever.

Mar 15, 2024
01:09:56 PM
7024 Żywiec 0.0% Poland Reduced Alcohol 1.4

Aroma: 2 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 2 | Flavor: 2 | Overall: 2

500 ml can, from EKO Market, Stavanger. Clear golden colour, large white head. Not very nice aroma of grain and malts, hints of sweat and broth. The flavour is fairly sweet with lots of strange off-flavours. The worst Polish n/a beer I've had so far.

Apr 15, 2024
08:40:38 AM
7025 Stejar Strong Beer Romania Strong Lager 1.4

Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 2 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 3

Sampled bottle, RBNAG 2007 in Grimstad. Golden colour, low head. Industrial sweetish alcoholic aroma. Sweetish alcoholic flavour, but not totally undrinkable.

Nov 25, 2007
06:29:25 PM