Beer Reviews by SIGMUND

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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
226 Dieu du Ciel! Solstice d'Été Framboise Canada Berliner Weisse 3.2

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

473 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Madla. ABV is 5.9%. Deep red colour, moderate to small pink head. Distinct aroma of ripe and over-ripe raspberries, also lactic acid. Medium sour flavour of raspberries and lactic acid, not too sweet, low bitterness.

Jun 14, 2024
05:02:13 PM
227 Jopen Blurred Lines Juicy IPA Netherlands IPA 3.3

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

330 ml can, as Jopen Blurred Lines Juicy IPA, from Vinmonopolet Madla. ABV is 5.3%. Moderately hazy golden colour, small white head. Aroma of melon, over-ripe pineapple and papaya. The flavour is citric and not too sweet, hints of yellow stonefruits, low bitterness. Easy drinking, refreshing.

Jun 14, 2024
04:33:38 PM
228 Cervisiam IPA Lot #5 Norway IPA 3.6

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Madla. ABV is 7.0%. Moderately hazy golden to orange colour, moderate white head. Aroma of oranges and other citrus fruits, hints of tropical fruits and sweat. Medium sweet and citric flavour, also notes of yellow stonefruits. Moderate bitterness.

Jun 13, 2024
05:03:30 PM
229 Península Paseo Session IPA (cerveza sin gluten) Spain IPA 3.5

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.1%. Gluten free session IPA. Slightly hazy golden colour, large white head. Aroma of grapefruit and pine, hints of orange marmalade. Citric and piney flavour, medium dry, decent bitterness.

Jun 13, 2024
11:40:51 AM
230 Lindheim Solfaktor Norway Witbier 3.8

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

500 ml bottle, from Coop Mega Jærhagen, Klepp. ABV is 4.7%. Nearly clear / slightly hazy pale golden colour, moderate white head. Aroma of wheat, lemon peel and coriander seeds. The flavour is refreshing and distinctly spicy, loads of coriander seeds, also lemon peel and some bittering hops. Might buy again.

Jun 13, 2024
11:06:53 AM
231 Mica Pale Ale Sin Gluten Spain American Pale Ale 3.1

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

330 ml bottle, as Mica Pale Ale Sin Gluten, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5%, IBU 40. Slightly hazy golden colour, large white head. Aroma of yellow stonefruits, yeast, pine and spruce. Citric flavour, yeast and pine / resin, bitter finish.

Jun 12, 2024
11:07:27 PM
232 San Miguel Especial Gluten Free Spain Pale Lager 2.3

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

330 ml bottle, as San Miguel Especial Gluten Free, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.4%. Clear golden colour, moderate white head. Strong sweetish aroma of malts and maize, also grassy and floral notes. Medium sweet flavour of malts and maize, too moderate bitterness.

Jun 12, 2024
06:58:53 PM
233 Weiss Damm (Cerveza de Trigo) Spain Hefeweizen 3.2

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

March 2013: 330 ml test bottle from the importer. ABV is 4.8%. Cloudy golden colour, large white head. Medium strong and sweetish aroma of over-ripe bananas and cloves. Fizzy mouthfeel. Medium sweet flavour, notes of cloves and some banana again, but lacks the touch of citrussy freshness that other hefeweizens have. Still very drinkable.

Jun 12, 2024
04:55:31 PM
234 Estrella Damm 4.6% Spain Pale Lager 2.3

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

2007: 330 ml bottle, 4.6% ABV export version. Courtesy of Cardinal pub, Stavanger. Also available in Norwegian grocery stores. Pale golden colour, decent head. Moderate citrussy aroma. The flavour is slightly citrussy and quite refreshing, without any offensive sidenotes. Very moderate hops in the finish. A light refreshment for a day in the Spanish sun - no more, no less.

Jun 12, 2024
04:48:08 PM
235 Sureshot Alan's Big Plate United Kingdom IPA 3.6

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Madla. ABV is 6.5%. Murky orange colour, moderate white head. Aroma of yellow stonefruits, pine / resin and stale orange marmalade. Medium sweet flavour with notes of malts, pineapple and citrus / grapefruit, hints of pine needles. Moderate bitterness.

Jun 12, 2024
09:45:58 AM
236 BrewHeart The Secret Life of Hops No 4 DDH Double NEIPA Germany Imperial IPA 3.9

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Madla. ABV is 8.0%. Slightly hazy golden colour, moderate white head. Aroma of citrus, yellow plums and ripe peaches. Citric flavour, notes of yellow stonefruits, hints of spicy hops in the otherwise dry and grainy finish, low bitterness.

Jun 11, 2024
03:02:31 PM
237 Sudden Death Ocean Man Submerged DDH India Pale Ale Germany IPA 3.8

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Madla. ABV is 6.3%. Hazy yellow colour, moderate white head. Pleasant aroma of citrus, also pineapple and other tropical fruits. Citrus and tropical fruits in the flavour too, not too sweet, but the bitterness could with advantage be firmer. Still a nice and refreshing beer.

Jun 11, 2024
02:34:19 PM
238 Tilquin Oude Reinette Etoilée à l'Ancienne Belgium Fruit Lambic 3.9

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

750 ml corked & caged bottle, vintage 2022-2023, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.8%. Golden colour, small white head, moderate carbonation. Lovely aroma of brettanomyces / farmhouse, rustic kitchen, salted lemons, oak and oxidised apples. Sour flavour, notes of brettanomyces, lemons, oak and sour apples.

Jun 11, 2024
11:21:39 AM
239 Lervig Hype Dream Raspberry & Blackberry Pastry Sour Norway Fruit Beer 3.1

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Madla. ABV is 6.5%. "Ancient pink" to purple colour, moderate off-white head. Aroma of lactic acid, raspberries and blackberries. Medium sour flavour, distinct notes of raspberries, the blackberries are more subdued. Also lactic acid, a hint of vanilla, low bitterness.

Jun 10, 2024
09:35:57 PM
240 Ålbæk Ål-Bock Denmark Bock 2.5

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

August 2019: 500 ml bottle, from SPAR Ålbæk. ABV is 7.2%. Hazy brown colour, small off-white head. Aroma of malts, some caramel. hints of over-ripe and decaying fruits. Flavour of malts, some caramel, a little fruit, fairly distinct bittering hops, noticeable alcohol. Not really great.

Jun 10, 2024
06:36:42 PM
241 Ålbæk Ålbæx-Jul Denmark Bock 3.2

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

August 2019: 500 ml bottle, from SPAR Ålbæk. ABV is 6.6%. Hazy reddish brown colour, large off-white head. Aroma of malts, caramel, vanilla and cardamom. Malty flavour, but still light bodied for its strength. Spicy, but not very sweet. Notes of burnt caramel and cardamom, minimal vanilla, fairly distinct bittering hops.

Jun 10, 2024
06:32:42 PM
242 Ålbæk Strong Monk Denmark Abbey Tripel 3.4

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

August 2019: 500 ml bottle, from SPAR Ålbæk. ABV is 8.8%. Hazy brown colour, large off-white head. Aroma of malts and caramel hints of over-ripe berries. Malty flavour too, again some caramel but not too sweet, fairly distinct bittering hops.

Jun 10, 2024
06:29:06 PM
243 Ålbæk Havne Stout Denmark Imperial Stout 4.3

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 10 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 8

December 2020: 330 ml bottle, from Vinoble Frederikshavn. ABV is 9.1%. Pitch black colour, large to moderate brown head. Aroma of roast malts, liquorice, coffee and chocolate, hints of tar. The flavour is not too sweet, with distinct notes of the same elements as the aroma, also moderate bittering hops. Excellent beer.

Jun 10, 2024
06:25:20 PM
244 Salikatt Vibrant New England Double IPA Norway Imperial IPA 3.9

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Madla. ABV is 8.0%. Hazy golden colour, large white head. Aroma of citrus, yellow stonefruits and tropical fruits, a hint of spruce. The flavour has sprucetips, citrus / grapefruit, yellow stonefruits and pineapple. A moderate bitterness in the finish.

Jun 10, 2024
03:00:29 PM
245 Kinn Pils 5.0% Norway Bohemian / Czech Pilsener 3.4

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

750 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5%. Slightly hazy golden colour, large white head. Pleasant aroma of floral and herbal hops, hints of newmown grass. The flavour is slightly citric, with fairly distinct herbal hops throughout.

Jun 10, 2024
11:21:40 AM
246 Kinn Pils 4.5% Norway Bohemian / Czech Pilsener 2.3

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

September 2016: 330 ml bottle, Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 4.5%. Golden colour, coarse white head. Aroma of yeast and wort. The flavour has some fruity acidity, moderate malts, decent hops (Hallertauer Mittelfrüh).

Jun 10, 2024
11:19:03 AM
247 Fjordfolk Mørkeredd Black IPA Norway American Black Ale 3.1

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

330 ml can, as Fjordfolk Mørkeredd Black IPA (Cascadian Dark Ale), from Vinmonopolet Madla. ABV is 6.5%, IBU 65. Moderately gushing can. Nearly black colour, large beige head. Aroma of sourish mash, moderate roast malts. Fairly dry flavour of roast malts, bitter coffee, dark bitter chocolate, distinct bittering hops. A pretty rough beer.

Jun 9, 2024
07:52:58 PM
248 Hiisi Pirunpelto (2017-2020) Finland Bock 2.8

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

December 2017: 330 ml bottle, from Alko Karigasniemi. ABV is 6.5%. Reddish brown colour, huge off-white head. Aroma of malts, caramel and dried fruits, hints of oak and leather. Malty flavour too, slightly sweet, a bit unclean, some dust and wood, some caramel.

Jun 9, 2024
05:22:35 PM
249 Hiisi Nuri Brut IPA Finland IPA 3.6

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

April 2019: 330 ml bottle, as Hiisi Nuri Brut IPA, from a grocery store in Helsinki. ABV 5.5%, 25 IBU. Slightly hazy pale golden colour, moderate white head. Aroma of piney, citrussy and herbal hops. Dry flavour, citric, herbal, piney and easy drinking.

Jun 9, 2024
05:17:48 PM
250 Hiisi Iku-Turso Imperial Stout Finland Imperial Stout 4.6

Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 10 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9

April 2019: 330 ml bottle, probably at Kaisla Beer House, Helsinki, ABV 9.0%. Black colour, tan head. Both aroma and flavour are very well balanced, AFAIK without any unusual ingredients - this is an imperial stout the way it should be. Notes of roast malts, chocolate, coffee and liquorice, hints of tar. Not too sweet. Moderate hops. The best beer I had in Finland.

Jun 9, 2024
05:13:44 PM