Beer Reviews by SIGMUND

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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
876 Samuel Adams Latitude 48 IPA United States IPA 4.0

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

Sept. 2012: 355 ml bottle, bought in Denmark. ABV is 6.0%. Beautiful crimson colour, moderate head, slightly off-white. Pleasant and complex aroma of fruity hops and sweetish malts, hints of orange marmalade and ripe berries, The flavour is distinctly hoppy and fruity throughout, on a firm malty base. Even better than I expected!

Jul 27, 2022
10:28:46 AM
877 Jåttå Dronning IPA Norway IPA 4.0

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

On tap at ZIP 4020. Opaque yellow colour, moderate white head. Pleasant juicy aroma and flavour of citrus and tropical fruits, some sweetness but not too much, moderate to low bitterness, hints of pine needles, well balanced. Lovely to drink in the sunshine on the patio at Stadionparken.

Jul 29, 2022
05:07:00 PM
878 Cloudwater Somewhere Within United Kingdom IPA 4.0

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

440 ml can, from KWM Wines & Spirits. ABV is 6%. Opaque dirty yellow colour, large white head. Nice aroma of citrus, pineapple, papaya and lychee. Smooth mouthfeel. Flavour of said fruits, but not too sweet. Also hints of sprucetips. Low bitterness.

Jul 31, 2022
05:53:12 PM
879 Schneider Weisse LaBrassBanda Love Beer Weissbier Germany Hefeweizen 4.0

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

500 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 4.9%. Depending on the light, the hazy colour goes from golden to orange to pale brown. Moderate white head. Pleasant sweetish and wheaty aroma, notes of flowers, oranges, banana and cloves. Smooth mouthfeel. Refreshing wheaty flavour, again notes of oranges, banana and cloves, a slight bitterness in the aftertaste.

Aug 3, 2022
03:41:45 PM
880 Aga Humlepung Norway Cider 4.0

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 8

750 ml corked & caged bottle, batch #01, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 7%. Crystal clear pale golden colour, moderate carbonation, small and shortlived white head. Moderate aroma of apples and hops. Slightly dry and crisp flavour with a nice fruity acidity of apples, the apple flavours are nicely balanced with the hops. A hint of sulphites. Pleasant to drink.

Aug 4, 2022
05:55:32 PM
881 Vibrant Forest PUPA United Kingdom American Pale Ale 4.0

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

440 ml can, from Vaaland, Bryne. ABV is 4.5%. Medium hazy yellow colour, moderate white head. Distinct aroma of mango, pineapple, papaya and guava, also notes of spruce. The flavour has notes of citrus and said tropical fruits, sprucetips and pine needles in the finish, moderate bitterness. Very pleasant to drink.

Aug 16, 2022
03:52:49 PM
882 Tree House Juice Machine (2015 - ) United States Imperial IPA 4.0

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

Shared 473 ml can at Bryne tasting. Cloudy yellow colour, white head. Aroma and flavour of tropical fruits, citrus and pine. Decent bitterness. Very good beer.

Aug 17, 2022
10:19:05 AM
883 Pomona Island There Wolf United Kingdom Imperial IPA 4.0

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

Shared 440 ml can at Bryne tasting. I think I also got one of these beauties in my stash. Hazy yellow colour, white head. Citric and spicy hops in the aroma. Decent citric hoppy flavour. Enjoyable.

Aug 17, 2022
10:34:35 AM
884 Boon Oude Geuze Apogee Belgium Gueuze 4.0

Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

Shared bottle at Bryne tasting. Slightly hazy golden colour. Lovely brettanomyces / farmhouse aroma. Medium sour brettanomyces flavour, spicy, lemons.

Aug 17, 2022
01:22:39 PM
885 Sandalen StoreSterk Norway Cider 4.0

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

375 ml clear bottle, from Vinmonopolet Hillevåg. ABV is 8.56%. Pale golden colour, pours moderately sparkling with a shortlived white head. Pleasant aroma of Norwegian winter apples. Equally pleasant flavour of sweet dessert apples.

Aug 22, 2022
04:59:08 AM
886 Põhjala Rukkiväli Estonia Imperial Stout 4.0

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 10 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

330 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet Kvadrat. ABV is 10%. Pitch black colour, small brown head. Aroma of roast malts, black rye bread, only a hint of spices and orange zest. Medium sweet flavour, notes of roast malts, coffee, dark chocolate and dark rye bread, hints of caraway and orange zest. Ginger and alcohol warmth in the mouthfeel. Pleasant to drink.

Aug 23, 2022
05:07:31 PM
887 Funky Fluid DDH Cheeky Poland IPA 4.0

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

500 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Kvadrat. ABV is 6.7%. Moderately hazy yellow colour, moderate white head. Strong aroma of various tropical fruits and citrus. Citrus and tropical fruits in the flavour too, hints of oatmeal, pine needles and a slight bitterness in the finish. Good beer.

Aug 24, 2022
05:30:11 PM
888 Sibeeria Capulin NEIPA Czech Republic IPA 4.0

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

500 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Kvadrat. ABV is 6.5%. Hops are Zappa, Enigma and Mosaic. Moderately hazy golden to orange colour, moderate white head. Distinct aroma of various tropical fruits, papaya, melon and banana. Fairly sweet flavour - I'd suspect some lactose here, but it is not on the ingredients list. Notes of said fruits again, with a moderate bitterness in the finish. Nice to drink.

Aug 25, 2022
06:41:01 PM
889 Straffe Hendrik Quadrupel Belgium Abbey Quadrupel 4.0

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

April 2013: 330 ml bottle, from Voldby Købmandsgård, Denmark. ABV is 11%. Very dark brown to ruby colour, large beige head. Nicy spicy and intensely malty aroma, also notes of brown sugar, dark dried fruits and oak. Rich and warming mouthfeel. The flavour is sweet with distinct notes of spices, oak, malts and molasses, also dark dried fruits again. Pretty impressive stuff.

Aug 25, 2022
11:59:12 PM
890 OmCider Admiral von Schneider Norway Cider 4.0

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

750 ml clear bottle, from the cidery, ABV is 5.6%. Single apple variety: Karin Schneider. Pale golden colour with a peachy hue, pours sparkling with a moderate white head that actually lasts a while. Nice aroma of Karin Schneider apples, some "spicy" notes. Flavour of medium sweet dessert apples, pleasant to drink.

Sep 1, 2022
01:30:01 PM
891 CREW Republic Roundhouse Kick Germany Imperial Stout 4.0

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

330 ml bottle, from Edeka Sophienhof, Kiel. ABV is 9.2%. Black colour, moderate tan head. Pleasant aroma of chocolate, roast malts and coffee. Roasty flavour, moderately sweet, notes of strong coffee, chocolate and cocoa.

Sep 2, 2022
03:53:49 AM
892 Birra Del Borgo Perle Ai Porci Italy Oyster Stout 4.0

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

330 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet. ABV is 5.2%. Black colour, moderate beige head. The flavour has the expected notes of roast malts, mild coffee and chocolate, but also a distinct fruitiness. The flavour is smooth, roasty and fruity, with chocolate and mild coffee again, and hints of oysters and the tellina molluscs that have been added to the boil. A very enjoyable beer, might buy again.

Sep 3, 2022
12:48:48 PM
893 Lambiek Fabriek Juicy & Wild Muscar-Elle Belgium Fruit Lambic 4.0

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

375 ml capped and corked green bottle, Cardinal Pub, Stavanger. ABV is 8.8%. Slightly hazy and pale yellow colour, pours vigorously sparkling with a large to moderate head. Aroma of white grapes, mild spices / herbs and brettanomyces / farmhouse. Tart flavour, notes of brettanomyces and white grapes, low bitterness.

Sep 9, 2022
05:42:37 PM
894 Salikatt Alley-Oop Norway Imperial IPA 4.0

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Dirty yellow colour, white head. Citric aroma and flavour, hints of tropical fruits. Rich mouthfeel, not too sweet. Nice beer.

Sep 9, 2022
07:55:11 PM
895 Verdant Putty United Kingdom Imperial IPA 4.0

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Kvadrat. ABV is 8%. Hops are Azacca, Galaxy and Mosaic. Opaque dirty yellow colour, moderate to small white head. Aroma of tropical fruits, citrus and yellow stonefruits. The flavour is first citric, followed by notes of the other said fruits. Hints of pine needles in the finish, moderate bitterness. Good beer.

Sep 16, 2022
08:53:45 PM
896 North Brewing Co Kármán Line DDH NEIPA United Kingdom IPA 4.0

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

440 ml can, as North Brewing Co Kármán Line DDH NEIPA, from Vinmonopolet Kvadrat. ABV is 6.5%. Opaque dirty yellow colour, moderate white head. Aroma of pineapple, peaches and various tropical fruits, a hint of sprucetips. Fruity flavour with the same elements, also citrus and hints of pine needles, moderate bitterness. Good beer.

Sep 18, 2022
08:13:32 PM
897 Northern Monk PATRONS PROJECT 26.04 // SARAH HARRIS // CULINARY ADVENTURES: RIBBLE VALLEY // YORKSHIRE PARKIN PORTER United Kingdom Porter 4.0

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Kvadrat. ABV is 7.0%. Pitch black colour, large to moderate tan head. Aroma of molasses / dark syrup, ginger, custard, chocolate, vanilla, pastry / bakery. The flavour is medium sweet, not quite as extreme as I feared, with the same elements as the aroma, also fruity notes of prunes. Low bitterness.

Sep 19, 2022
03:43:30 PM
898 Howling Hops Search Light United Kingdom IPA 4.0

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

Halfpint at Jars Bar, Deptford, with Holmen2. ABV is 7.2%. Hazy yellow colour, white head. Typical NEIPA aroma and flavour of citrus and tropical fruits and some piney notes, sufficient bitterness. Very good beer.

Sep 29, 2022
06:36:30 PM
899 Newbarns Plain Dark Beer Strong Export Stout United Kingdom Imperial Stout 4.0

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

Can, as Newbarns Plain Dark Beer Strong Export Stout, kindly shared by Holmen2. ABV is 11.0%. Black colour, moderate tan head. Nice and straightforward roasty aroma and flavour, not too sweet, with notes of dark chocolate, coffee and liquorice, a fruity hint of prunes, decent bittering hops.

Oct 1, 2022
02:06:12 PM
900 Northern Monk Patrons Project 27.04 // British Culture Archive // Hanging Out On The Kings Road // Drop Project Brewing // DDH IPA United Kingdom IPA 4.0

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Kvadrat. ABV is 7.0%. Opaque dirty yellow colour, moderate white head. Pleasant aroma of tropical fruits, spruce and spicy hops. Fruity and spicy hops in the flavour too, pithy yellow stonefruits, moderately sweet, moderate to low bitterness. Good beer.

Oct 2, 2022
02:10:07 PM