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3076 HaandBryggeriet Bann Gass / Bånn Gass Norway Imperial IPA 4.0

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Herbarium, Stavanger. ABV is 8.0%. Hazy orange to brown-ish colour, moderate white head. Aroma of piney hops, caramel and orange marmalade. The flavour has some malty sweetness with caramel, balanced by fairly distinct piney / resinous hops. Nice beer.

Apr 28, 2021
02:01:37 AM
3077 HaandBryggeriet Badebrygg Norway Blonde Ale 3.6

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

Up to 2017: 500 ml bottle, batch #991, from Det Gode Brygg, Sandnes. ABV is 4.5%. Golden colour, moderate white head. Fairly nice aroma of German(?) and/or Czech(?) hops, grassy and herbal notes. Bland flavour, dry and "dusty", easy to forget. 2018 onwards: 440 ml can, from Bunnpris Sauda. ABV is 4.5%, IBU 10. Hops are Citra, Mosaic, Simcoe and Eukanot. Malts are pilsener, wheat and oat. Very cloudy pale yellow colour, moderate white head. Aroma of various citrus fruits and tropical fruits. Fizzy and citric mouthfeel. Flavour of fruity (citric, tropical fruits) and piney hops, the bitterness is moderate, but seems higher than 10 IBU.

Apr 28, 2021
01:59:50 AM
3078 HaandBryggeriet / Dok Brewing What's Up Dok? Norway Imperial Stout 3.4

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

Sample from can at HaandBryggeriet tasting, Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 10.8%. Pitch black colour, small tan head. Aroma and flavour of roast malts and chocolate, hints of cherries and raspberries. Very sweet flavour, too sweet for me, really - even if this is a sipping beer and not a refreshment beer. Hints of liquorice. The flavour is also fairly alcoholic.

Apr 28, 2021
01:52:51 AM
3079 HaandBryggeriet Mangosus Norway IPA 3.7

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

440 ml can, from Det Gode Brygg, Kvadrat. ABV is 4.5%. Slightly hazy golden colour, small white head. Aroma of mango and piney hops. Good body for its strength. The flavour has also notes of mango and distinct piney / resinous hops, with a distinct bitter finish. The mango nearly drowns in the bitterness.

Apr 28, 2021
01:44:07 AM
3080 Benediktiner Weissbier (Lich) Germany Witbier 3.1

Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

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.

Apr 25, 2021
07:38:24 PM
3081 Bristol Beer Factory No 7 United Kingdom Bitter 3.6

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

500 ml bottle, as Bristol Beer Factory Seven, from Ales by Mail. ABV is 4.5%. Clear copper colour, moderate white (or slightly off-white) head, Aroma of malts and toffee, a hint of caramel. The flavour is more dry than sweet, but has still hints of caramel sweetness. Decent English hops throughout, with earthy notes and a good bitterness.

Apr 23, 2021
04:10:45 PM
3082 Avery Mephistopheles Stout United States Imperial Stout 3.5

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

Shared 355 ml bottle at local tasting. Vintage 2007, ABV is 16%. Black colour, small tan head. Intense aroma of fusel and soy sauce, also roast malts and tar. Sweet flavour, intense malty and roasty notes, also molasses and liquorice.

Apr 23, 2021
10:04:00 AM
3083 Avery Lilikoi Kepolo United States Fruit Beer 2.0

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

355 ml can, Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 5.4%. Cloudy straw colour, moderate to low white head. Strong but not particularly nice aroma of passionfruit and citrus, sourish, hints of coriander. Medium sour flavour, passionfruit and citrus again, minimal coriander, no noticeable hops. Not my cup of tea.

Apr 23, 2021
09:55:35 AM
3084 Fierce Citrus Tart United Kingdom Fruit Beer 3.4

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

440 ml can, from the brewery webshop. ABV is 4.5%. Sligtly hazy golden colour, small white head. Aroma of lemons. Sour flavour of lemons and lime. Not much complexity here, but nice enough to drink.

Apr 21, 2021
01:19:33 AM
3085 Fierce Have A Break United Kingdom English Strong Ale 3.6

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

440 ml can, from the brewery webshop. ABV is 6.5%. Nearly clear reddish brown colour, moderate to small white head. Aroma of chocolate & vanilla wafer biscuits (yes, really) on a malty background. The flavour is moderately sweet, malty and biscuity, again with notes of chocolate and vanilla. Hardly any noticeable bitterness.

Apr 20, 2021
07:01:32 PM
3086 Fierce x NZBC Revelry in Rivalry South Pacific DIPA United Kingdom Imperial IPA 4.3

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

440 ml can, from the brewery webshop. ABV is 8.5%. Cloudy / opaque golden colour, moderate white head. Lovely aroma of citrus and various tropical fruits, hints of spruce. Full but soft mouthfeel. Equally pleasant flavour of tropical fruits, citrus and sprucetips, moderately sweet. Moderate bitterness. Very enjoyable.

Apr 20, 2021
03:04:29 PM
3087 Fierce Bourbon V.B.M. United Kingdom Imperial Stout 4.0

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

440 ml can, edition 28.1, from the brewery webshop. ABV is 12.5%. Pitch black colour, moderate to small brown head. Distinct and boozy aroma of roast malts, bourbon whiskey, oak, vanillin / vanilla, cocoa / chocolate, coconut and cinnamon. Moderate carbonation. Medium sweet flavour with the same elements as the aroma. Low bitterness, a bit more would be a good idea. Warming throatfeel.

Apr 19, 2021
07:26:54 PM
3088 Merrimans Old Fart United Kingdom Extra Special Bitter 3.4

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

Re-enter old rating that disappeared mysteriously: Had this beer in a pub just outside Glasgow Queen Street Station - I think it was cask, but might have been keg. Colour was fairly dark for a bitter, brownish. Aroma had indeed notes of "old fart" (sulphur), but the flavour was fairly malty and quite pleasant. The name probably alludes to the target group for this beer (old farts), a group I am now proud to be part of!

Apr 19, 2021
04:06:09 PM
3089 Hook Norton Best Bitter United Kingdom Bitter 3.2

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

500 ml bottle, as Hook Norton Hooky, from Vaaland, Bryne. ABV is 3.5%. Deep golden colour, moderate white head. Sweetish aroma of malt sugar and grassy hops. Thin mouthfeel, drier than the aroma made me expect. The flavour has some weak toffee and caramel notes, followed by a fairly distinct bitterness, but is not particularly complex. Still a drinkable "ordinary" bitter.

Apr 19, 2021
02:29:48 PM
3090 Hook Norton Hooky Gold United Kingdom Blonde Ale 3.4

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

500 ml bottle, from Vaaland, Bryne. ABV is 4.1%. Golden colour, moderate white head. Aroma of grassy hops, some fruity notes too. Fairly dry flavour, light bodied, moderate hops throughout, zesty and mildly spicy notes, a hint of tobacco. Decent bitterness in the finish.

Apr 19, 2021
02:21:46 PM
3091 Hook Norton Hooky United Kingdom Bitter 3.2

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

500 ml bottle, from Vaaland, Bryne. ABV is 3.5%. Deep golden colour, moderate white head. Sweetish aroma of malt sugar and grassy hops. Thin mouthfeel, drier than the aroma made me expect. The flavour has some weak toffee and caramel notes, followed by a fairly distinct bitterness, but is not particularly complex. Still a drinkable "ordinary" bitter.

Apr 19, 2021
02:18:14 PM
3092 Hook Norton Haymaker United Kingdom Extra Special Bitter 3.8

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

500 ml bottle, will soon be available at Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 5.0%. Clear deep golden colour, moderate white head. Grassy aroma, hints of lfowers, herbs and hay. Well balanced flavour with some malty sweetness and hints of toffee, followed by fruity and herbal Goldings hops. Easy drinking, invites you to take large sips. Quite enjoyable.

Apr 19, 2021
02:10:26 PM
3093 Hook Norton Flagship United Kingdom IPA 3.6

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

500 ml bottle, will soon be available at Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 5.3%. Deep golden to amber colour, low white head, leaves a nice lacing. The aroma has notes of toffee, malts and some fruit. The flavour is more malty than hoppy, with toffee and blackcurrant notes, but not very sweet. Moderate hops in the finish. This is hardly an IPA by any stretch of the mind, but a fairly decent premium bitter. Very drinkable.

Apr 19, 2021
02:07:59 PM
3094 Hook Norton Double Stout United Kingdom Stout 3.5

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

500 ml bottle conditioned, will soon be available at Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 4.8%. Black colour, moderate beige head. Pleasant mildly roasty aroma, notes of mild coffee, dark chocolate and woodwork, a hint of liquorice. The medium dry flavour has the same elements as the aroma. I don’t know what makes this a "double" stout, but it is nice enough to drink anyway.

Apr 19, 2021
02:04:33 PM
3095 Hook Norton Mild the Gap United Kingdom Mild Ale 3.3

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

Cask half pint at The Justice Mill (JDW), Aberdeen. I thought the ABV was 3.5%, but I might be mistaken. Brewed exclusively for JDW. Very dark brown colour, small beige head. Moderate fruity and malty aroma. Fruity flavour, smooth to drink, some liquorice in the background.

Apr 19, 2021
02:01:22 PM
3096 Hook Norton Copper Ale United Kingdom Extra Special Bitter 3.3

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

500 ml bottle conditioned, from Voldby Købmandsgaard. ABV is 5.0%. Moderately gushing bottle. Copper colour, large to moderate off-white head. Earthy, woody and spicy aroma, also hints of blackcurrants. Fizzy mouthfeel. The flavour is quite dry, again with earthy and woody notes, and a spicy and hoppy medium bitter finish. Would buy again, and drink it fresher.

Apr 19, 2021
01:57:30 PM
3097 Fierce Heffen Heff United Kingdom Hefeweizen 3.3

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

440 ml can, as Fierce Heffen Heff, Small Batch Edition 25.0, from the brewery webshop. ABV is 5.0%. Hazy orange colour, moderate white head of poor retention. Distinct aroma of over-ripe to decaying bananas, cloves and malts, a hint of solvent. Moderate carbonation. Fairly refreshing wheaty flavour, with some citrus, banana and cloves.

Apr 19, 2021
01:22:29 PM
3098 Fierce Hazy IPA United Kingdom IPA 4.0

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

330 ml can. from the brewery webshop. ABV is 5.0%. Hazy yellow colour, moderate white head. Aroma of citrus and various tropical fruits, a hint of spruce. The flavour has also notes of citrus and tropical fruits, but is not too sweet. Low bitterness. Pleasant to drink.

Apr 19, 2021
09:50:56 AM
3099 Fierce IPA United Kingdom IPA 3.7

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

330 ml can, from the brewery webshop. ABV is 5.2%. Deep golden to orange colour, slightly hazy, moderate white head. Nice aroma of citrus and piney hops. Moderate carbonation. Notes of citrus and piney hops in the slightly dry flavour too, but the bitterness is moderate. Well balanced and easy to drink.

Apr 19, 2021
08:37:45 AM
3100 Fierce Fancy Juice United Kingdom Imperial IPA 3.8

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

440 ml can, from the brewery webshop. ABV is 8.5%. Cloudy golden to orange colour, large white head. Strong aroma of citrus, tropical fruits, pine and spruce. Sweet flavour with the same elements as the aroma - maybe a bit too far out on the sweet side.

Apr 19, 2021
01:57:16 AM