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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
6751 Phoenix Special Brew Mauritius Strong Lager 2.5

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 4 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5

Can, kindly shared by abemorsten. ABV is 6.5%. Golden colour, moderate head. Very moderate pale lager aroma, but not offensive. Standard pale lager flavour, nothing offensive here, tolerable hops. I guess I could survive on this in Mauritius.

Feb 23, 2011
12:00:00 PM
6752 Primátor Lezák Svetlý Exkluziv 16° Czech Republic Strong Lager 3.2

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

500 ml bottle, ABV is 7.5%. Will probably be imported to Norway soon. Deep golden colour, big white head. Aroma of malts with a hint of caramel, also floral hops, a hint of honey. The medium sweet flavour is moderately malty with some honeyish notes, a hint of caramel again. The alcohol is noticeable, but not as disturbing as in some Scandinavian lagers of this strength. Medium bitter hops in the finish.

Feb 24, 2011
12:00:00 PM
6753 Cruzcampo Gran Reserva 1904 Spain Strong Lager 3.4

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

330 ml bottle, from Super Cor, La Manga. Pure malt beer, ABV is 6.4%. Deep golden to brown colour, moderate white head. Aroma of herbal hops, malts (including some caramel malts) and cloves. The flavour is fairly malty with a hint of caramel, herbal hops in the finish. Not bad for Spain.

Sep 22, 2011
12:00:00 PM
6754 Cantillon Iris Belgium Unblended Lambic 3.9

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

750 ml corked and capped green bottle, vintage 2007, courtesy of Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 6%. Deep golden to orange colour, moderate off-white head.Beguiling complex aroma, notes of farmhouse, rustic kitchen, oxidised apples, apple cider vinegar and hops. The flavour is sour but not extreme, hints of oxidised apples and spices, unlike other lambics it also has a distinct hoppy bite in the finish. ~

May 28, 2010
12:00:00 PM
6755 Cantillon Bourgogne Lambic Belgium Unblended Lambic 3.7

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 8

Bottle, RBESG 2007 in Glasgow, "pre-tasting". Hazy golden to orange colour, no head. Complex aroma of white wine, fermenting apples and farmhouse. Very sour flavour, white wine vinegar, sour apples.

Sep 9, 2007
04:24:09 PM
6756 Panil Divina Italy Unblended Lambic 3.4

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

Bottle, RBESG 2007 in Glasgow, Grand Tasting. Cloudy pale golden colour, decent head. Intense aroma of farmhouse, fermenting fruits and sweaty socks. Fruity and cidery flavour, quite nice.

Sep 12, 2007
05:46:12 PM
6757 Cantillon Bruocsella 1900 Grand Cru Belgium Unblended Lambic 3.7

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

Bottle, vintage 2002, RBESG 2005 Grand Tasting. Golden to amber colour, no head. Overwhelming barnyard aroma, hints of lemons too. Sour flavour with lemony notes.

Aug 21, 2005
06:08:21 PM
6758 Lambiek Fabriek Lambiek Belgium Unblended Lambic 3.5

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

October 2022: On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Golden-brown colour, no head. Aroma and flavour of white wine vinegar, brettanomyces and lemons. Pretty sour.

Mar 1, 2024
11:51:39 AM
6759 Fjordfolk St. Leopold's Vienna Lager Norway Vienna / Amber Lager 2.7

Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 6

330 ml can, as Fjordfolk St. Leopold's Vienna Lager, from Holdbart Klepp. ABV is 4.7%, IBU 25. Moderately hazy deep golden to orange colour, moderate white head. Malty aroma with hints of nuts and caramel. Malty flavour too, notes of roast nuts and a little caramel, burnt breadcrumbs, fairly distinct bittering hops in the finish.

Mar 19, 2024
01:20:43 AM
6760 Benesov Ferdinand Sedm Kuli 13% Czech Republic Vienna / Amber Lager 3.5

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

January 2020: 500 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet Sauda. ABV is 5.5%. Beautiful amber to reddish brown colour, moderate to small white head. Aroma of herbs, herbal hops and caramel, hints of liquorice. The flavour has a slight sweetness with notes of liquorice and caramel, and a dry herbal and hoppy finish, notes of black pepper and basil.

Mar 21, 2024
02:33:01 PM
6761 Hijos de Rivera 1906 Reserva Especial Spain Vienna / Amber Lager 2.5

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 5

February 2014: 330 ml slimline can, as 1906 Año Reserva Especial, produced in Spain for Hijos de Rivera. www.club1906.es . ABV is 6.5%. Ingredients include maize. Golden (nearly deep golden) colour, moderate white head. Fairly decent aroma of grassy hops. The flavour is "dusty", bland and boring, but not offensive.

Apr 2, 2024
02:48:24 PM
6762 Hogna Kobberslager Lager Vienna Style Norway Vienna / Amber Lager 3.4

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

440 ml can, from Bunnpris Sauda. ABV is 4.7%. Clear copper to brown colour, moderate to small white head. Aroma of grain, brown bread and piney hops. Flavour of citrus, grain and brown bread, not very sweet. Easy drinking.

Jul 17, 2024
12:29:50 PM
6763 HaandBryggeriet 1866 Vienna Lager Norway Vienna / Amber Lager 3.1

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

500 ml can, from Vinmonopolet; Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.5%. Clear amber to pale brown colour, moderate to small white head. Moderate aroma of Vienna malts, hints of caramel and toffee, also hints of herbal hops. Medium sweet flavour with the same elements. Drinkable, but not particularly exciting.

Aug 31, 2023
11:03:56 AM
6764 Skovlyst EgeBryg Gylden Classic Denmark Vienna / Amber Lager 3.3

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

500 ml bottle, as Skovlyst EgeBryg Gylden Classic, from BilkaToGo, Skalborg. ABV is 5.2%. Clear reddish brown colour, small off-white head. Aroma of caramel malts and oak, hints of brown sugar and dark dried fruits. Malty flavour with some caramel, but not too sweet. Only a hint of oak.

Sep 3, 2023
11:52:06 AM
6765 Godt Bryg Albani 1859 Denmark Vienna / Amber Lager 3.3

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

500 ml bottle, as Godt Bryg Albani 1859, from BilkaToGo, Skalborg. ABV is 5.2%. Clear copper colour, large head, slightly off-white. Aroma of malts, caramel and brown bread. Medium sweet flavour with the same elements, very moderate hops. Decent enough.

Sep 4, 2023
05:54:49 PM
6766 Thisted Økologisk Classic Denmark Vienna / Amber Lager 2.9

Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

330 ml bottle, as Thisted Økologisk Classic, from BilkaToGo, Skalborg. ABV is 4.6%. Clear copper colour, small head, slightly off-white. Aroma of malts, caramel and grass. Malts and more distinct caramel in the flavour too, moderate sweetness, some nutty hints, very moderate hop bitterness.

Sep 5, 2023
12:54:18 PM
6767 Grosshandlarens Premium Lager Sweden Vienna / Amber Lager 2.5

Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 4

500 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Etne. ABV is 5.7%. Clear and deep golden to amber colour, large white head. Sweetish aroma of malts, hints of caramel and grass. The medium sweet flavour has the same elements, some metallic bitterness in the aftertaste. Not a favourite of mine.

Sep 23, 2023
09:49:28 PM
6768 Brøckhouse Classic Lager Denmark Vienna / Amber Lager 3.1

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

500 ml bottle, a gift from gunnar, thanks! ABV is 4.9%. Deep golden colour, moderate white head with good retention. Moderate sweetish aroma of malts, some fruity and floral notes too. Soft mouthfeel. The flavour is not too sweet, but has a sufficient maltiness, and subtle Hallertauer hops throughout. Very drinkable.

Sep 23, 2023
10:06:09 PM
6769 Hammerhead Vintage Lager - Amber Norway Vienna / Amber Lager 3.1

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

440 ml can, as Hammerhead Vintage Lager - Amber, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.4%. Clear brown colour, huge off-white head. Aroma of malts, caramel and brown bread. The flavour has the same elements, but is not very sweet. Surprisingly thin mouthfeel. Very moderate hops.

Apr 25, 2024
11:47:58 AM
6770 Ægir Julepott Xmas Red Lager Norway Vienna / Amber Lager 3.7

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

March 2022: 330 ml can, from Coop Mega Madla Handelslag. ABV is 4.7%. Deep reddish brown colour, moderate off-white head. Very nice aroma of malts and caramel, hints of roasted nuts. Malty flavour too, but not too sweet. Again notes of caramel and roasted nuts, moderate earthy hops in the finish.

May 13, 2024
01:02:58 PM
6771 Egils Jólagull Iceland Vienna / Amber Lager 3.6

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

September 2019: 330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Kvadrat. ABV is 5.4%. Beautiful and clear reddish brown colour, moderate off-white head. Aroma of malts, caramel and mild Christmas spices. Malty flavour with the same elements, not too sweet, moderate hops. Pleasant to drink. Better than expected.

Aug 7, 2024
02:08:12 PM
6772 Lofotpils Nordnorsk Jul Norway Vienna / Amber Lager 2.8

Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5

February 2020: 330 ml bottle, probably from Det Gode Brygg, Kvadrat. ABV is 4.7%, IBU 22. Clear and beautiful reddish brown colour, large to moderate head, slightly off-white. Aroma of caramel, brown bread and syrup. The flavour is malty but not too sweet, notes of caramel and brown bread again, also a slight prune-like fruitiness, moderate earthy hops in the finish. Drinkable, but no masterpiece.

Aug 15, 2024
12:48:15 PM
6773 Lacplesis Dzintara Latvia Vienna / Amber Lager 3.6

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

500 ml can, on the Air Baltic flight from Stavanger to Riga. ABV is 4.8%. Amber colour, large head. Pleasant fruity and malty aroma. Relatively malty flavour with low bitterness. This is supposed to be a "live beer" (= unpasteurised).

Jul 20, 2007
04:17:20 PM
6774 Lido Specialais Latvia Vienna / Amber Lager 3.6

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

On tap in Riga Airport. Amber colour, hazy (unfiltered and unpasteurised), moderate head. Lovely aroma of butterscotch with notes of honey. Nice malty flavour with notes of toffee and a hint of honey. Not bad at all. (I was under the impression that this is a lager / Vienna, not an ale?)

Jul 20, 2007
04:50:20 PM
6775 Cerveja Super Bock Abadia Portugal Vienna / Amber Lager 3.0

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5

330 ml bottle, now available in Norway (Vinmonopolet). ABV is 6.4%. Clear amber colour, large and lasting off-white head. Fruity and flowery hops in the aroma, some sugary notes too. The flavour is malty sweet and sugary, notes of caramel. Low bitterness. I drank the beer at cellar temperature +, it will probably taste better when cold.

Sep 27, 2007
03:26:27 PM