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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
2876 Jennings Brothers Topside Tipple United Kingdom Bitter 3.4

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

Cask pint at the Sand Martin (a Marston’s pub), Cardiff. Jennings was not mentioned on the pump clip, but the bartender said they were the brewery. Deep golden colour, moderate and lasting creamy white head. Malty and slightly nutty flavour, tolerable English hops and a hint of malt vinegar in the finish.

Jul 23, 2021
01:08:16 AM
2877 Jennings Brothers Cocker Hoop United Kingdom Bitter 3.5

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

500 ml bottle, bought in London. ABV is 4.2%. Deep golden colour, large white head. Aroma of blackcurrants and blackcurrant leaves, a hint of toffee. . The flavour is medium dry with a slight fruitiness, which makes it quite drinkable. Decent hops in the finish, become sharpish in the aftertaste.

Jul 23, 2021
12:58:00 AM
2878 Thisted Thy Classic Denmark Lager 3.2

Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

500 ml bottle, as Thisted Claes, from Voldby Købmandsgård. ABV is 4.6%. Clear golden brown to amber colour, moderate white head. The moderate aroma has notes of decaying fruit, band-aid and yeast, with a hint of caramel. The flavour is moderately fruity with a hnt of caramel, but is not too sweet. A fairly decent bitterness in the finish.

Jul 22, 2021
11:18:03 AM
2879 Thisted Jule Stenøl Denmark Spiced Beer 4.0

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

500 ml bottle, Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 8.0%. Beautiful deep reddish brown colour, moderate off-white head with good retention. Nice aroma of caramel, also mild spicy notes. The flavour is spicy and complex with notes of caramel and dark dried fruits, esp. raisins. Some hoppy bitterness in the finish, slightly sharp in the aftertaste. Overall very good - I am astonished that it is not rated higher.

Jul 22, 2021
11:01:39 AM
2880 Thisted Limfjordsale Denmark Brown Ale 4.1

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

500 ml bottle, from Føtex Ebeltoft. ABV is 6.0%. Reddish brown colour, large and lasting off-white head. Aroma of malts, caramel and liquorice, hints of brown bread. Medium sweet flavour with the same elements as the aroma. More liquorice and some bittering hops in the finish.

Jul 22, 2021
10:59:53 AM
2881 Andechser Bergbock Hell Germany Bock 3.2

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

May 2015: 500 ml bottle, as Kloster Andechs Bergbock Hell, BB date 13.02.2014, from CITTI-Markt Flensburg. ABV is 6.9%. Pale golden colour, large white head. Moderate aroma, some sweetish grassy and floral notes. Medium sweet flavour, notes of pilsener malts and moderate herbal hops. Not bad, but not the best beer from Klosterbrauerei Andechs.

Jul 22, 2021
07:24:56 AM
2882 Mack Mikrobryggeri Royal IPA Med Mango Norway IPA 2.0

Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 3 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 4

500 ml bottle, from Bunnpris Sauda. Brownish golden colour, loads of yeast floaties in the glass. Small and coarse white head. Aroma of yeast and over-ripe mango. Medium sweet flavour with dominant over-ripe mango throughout, a moderate bitterness in the finish. Won't buy again.

Jul 21, 2021
12:26:34 PM
2883 Mack Mikrobryggeri Banana Milkshake IPA Norway IPA 3.5

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

500 ml bottle, from Bunnpris Sauda. ABV is 4.7%, IBU 33. Golden colour, large to moderate white head. Strong aroma of banana purée. Flavour of citrus and banana, not too sweet, moderate bitterness. Not too bad overall.

Jul 21, 2021
10:25:00 AM
2884 Jacobsen Velvet Galaxy Denmark Biere de Garde 3.8

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

750 ml bottle, from Føtex Ebeltoft. ABV is 6.9%, IBU 5. Pale golden colour, large to moderate white head. Champagne-like aroma, hints of lemon and passionfruit, slightly spicy. Citric mouthfeel. Refreshing crisp flavour, with the same elements as the aroma, hardly any bitterness.

Jul 20, 2021
09:12:37 AM
2885 Fierce / NZBC Big Night In (Part 2) United Kingdom Imperial Stout 3.9

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

440 ml can, from the Fierce Beer webshop. ABV is 10.0%. Black colour, moderate tan head. Moderate aroma of roast malts, coffee and dark chocolate. The flavour has distinct notes of espresso coffee, also roast malts and dark chocolate, a hint of liquorice.

Jul 18, 2021
02:43:39 PM
2886 Fierce / NZBC Big Night In (Part 1) United Kingdom English Strong Ale 3.8

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

440 ml can, from the Fierce Beer webshop. ABV is 9.6%. Amber colour, moderate off-white head. Aroma of malts, oak and sourdough. Flavour with the same elements, also doughnuts, dried fruits (including raisins) and alcohol.

Jul 18, 2021
12:14:06 PM
2887 Ebeltoft Bockbockbegid Dunkelbock Denmark Bock 3.7

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

330 ml bottle, as Ebeltoft Bockbockbegid Dunkelbock, from Lorentsens Vinforsyning, Ebeltoft. ABV is 7.5%. Clear reddish brown colour, moderate off-white to beige head. Moderate aroma of malts, a hint of caramel and prunes. Malty flavour, some caramel but not too sweet, notes of brown bread, smooth and easy drinking.

Jul 17, 2021
04:05:38 PM
2888 Ebeltoft Lust for Life Denmark American Pale Ale 3.9

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

Shared bottle at local tasting, as Ebeltoft Lust for Life Session IPA. ABV was 5.5%. Hazy pale yellow colour, moderate white head. Nice aroma of fruity hops, some pine too. Medium dry flavour of fruity hops, with a piney and bitter finish. Good beer. *Bought again in Denmark. "Session IPA" is no longer part of the name, and ABV is 5.2%.

Jul 17, 2021
03:14:22 PM
2889 Ebeltoft I.P.A. Denmark IPA 3.4

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

330 ml bottle, from Lorentsens Vinforsyning, Ebeltoft. ABV is 6.1%. Clear golden colour, large white head. Pleasant floral and fruity aroma, some yeasty notes. Fizzy mouthfeel. Flavour of malts with a hint of caramel, distinct grapefruity hops, good bitterness.

Jul 17, 2021
01:22:04 PM
2890 Big Drop Brewing Pine Trail Pale Ale United Kingdom Reduced Alcohol 3.0

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

330 ml can, Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 0.5%, IBU 42. Clear pale golden colour, large to moderate white head. Very moderate floral and fruity aroma. Soft mouthfeel. Moderately fruty flavour, with distinct and nearly medicinal bittering hops in the finish.

Jul 8, 2021
03:21:54 PM
2891 Fierce B.A. Imperial Cafe Racer United Kingdom Imperial Porter 4.3

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

440 ml can, small batch edition 18.1, from the brewery webshop. ABV is 9%. Pitch black colour, moderate tan head. Aroma of roast malts, bourbon, fusel alcohols, molasses, vanilla, chocolate, oak and coffee. Roasty and medium sweet flavour with the same elements as the aroma, fusel is now less distinct, moderate hops. Very tasty beer.

Jun 28, 2021
10:48:42 AM
2892 Insel-Brauerei Übersee Hopfen India Pale Ale Germany IPA 3.3

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

330 ml paper-wrapped bottle, from Voldby Købmandsgård. ABV is 5.6%. Hops not listed on the label. Amber colour, moderate head, slightly off-white. Aroma of fruity and piney hops. Fizzy mouthfeel. The flavour is woody / piney / resinous and quite dry. I don't get the typical characteristics of Sorachi Ace here. Not a beer I'll buy again.

Jun 27, 2021
06:24:12 PM
2893 Benediktiner Weissbier Germany Hefeweizen 3.4

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

(March 30, 2014) 500 ml bottle, bought in Denmark, probably at Voldby Købmandsgaard. ABV is 5.4%. BB date 20.07.13. Hazy orange colour, large white head. Smells a bit "off", sweetish notes of malts and caramel, only hints of banana and cloves. The flavour is somewhat better, malty character, not too sweet, but again the typical hefeweizen notes of "banana & cloves" are very subdued. Lacks some of the "freshness" of a better hefeweizen, Might buy a fresher bottle at another occasion, to re-rate.

Jun 27, 2021
04:17:08 PM
2894 Rothaus Eis Zapfle Germany Marzen / Oktoberfest 3.4

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

330 ml bottle, from Seven Cellars (discovered too late that it is now also available at Vinmonopolet). ABV is 5.6%. Crystal clear golden colour, like a pilsener. Moderate to small white head. Sweetish aroma of light malts, hints of hay, flowers, honey and newmown grass. The flavour is medium sweet, with floral and herbal hops, moderate bitterness.

Jun 27, 2021
04:14:18 PM
2895 Rothaus Pils Tannen Zapfle Germany Bohemian / Czech Pilsener 2.7

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

330 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.1%. Crystal clear pale golden colour, moderate to small white head. Sweetish aroma of pilsener malts and newmown grass, also floral hops. The flavour has a slight malt sweetness, with a fairly sharp and slightly metallic and peppery bitterness in the finish.

Jun 27, 2021
04:12:23 PM
2896 De Garde Maison United States Wild Ale 4.0

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

750 ml capped and corked bottle, Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. Bottled 05/20. ABV is 5.5%. Nearly clear golden colour, large to moderate white head. Lovely aroma of brettanomyces, farmhouse, oak, mild spices, dry white wine, hints of yuzu. The flavour is distinctly oaky and quite dry, medium sour and spicy, some citrus, medium bitter finish.

Jun 26, 2021
05:39:55 PM
2897 Trillium Black Currant Soak United States Wild Ale 2.6

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 4

330 ml bottle, Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 6.3%. Hazy deep red to purple colour, small pink head. Intense aroma of blackcurrants and oak, hints of yoghurt. Intensely sour flavour of lemons and blackcurrants, hints of oak. Not a beer for me.

Jun 26, 2021
04:24:16 PM
2898 Prairie Artisan Ales Consider Yourself Hugged United States Imperial Stout 3.6

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

355 ml bottle, Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. Imperial stout with peanut butter roasted coffee. ABV is 11.9%. Pitch black colour, small tan head. Intense aroma of peanuts / peanut butter, roast malts and coffee. Medium sweet flavour, again with intense notes of peanuts and peanut butter, coffee in the background, hints of prunes. Moderate bitterness.

Jun 26, 2021
03:16:14 PM
2899 Prairie Artisan Ales Double Dunk United States Imperial Stout 3.8

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

355 ml bottle, Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. Imperial Stout with Oreo. ABV is 11.9%. Brewed for Prairie Artisan Ales by Krebs Brewing Co. Pitch black colour, small tan head. Aroma of roast malts, molasses, alcohol, chocolate, vanilla, coffee and Oreo cookies. Warming mouthfeel. Very sweet flavour with the same elements as the aroma, noticeable bittering hops in the finish. Recommended for sharing.

Jun 26, 2021
01:17:17 PM
2900 Prairie Artisan Ales Prison Rodeo United States Strong Ale 3.8

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

355 ml bottle, Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 9.5%. Brewed at Krebs Brewing Co. Slightly hazy orange colour, moderate white head. Aroma of coffee and malts, hints of fruity and piney hops. Rich mouthfeel. Flavour of coffee on a sufficient background of malts, also distinct piney hops, hints of bitter orange marmalade, fairly bitter finish and aftertaste.

Jun 26, 2021
03:27:54 AM