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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
4001 Beer Here Nordic Rye Denmark Spiced Beer 4.3

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

500 ml bottle, from Beer2000, thanks! ABV is 8%. Dark reddish brown colour, moderate but lasting creamy off-white to beige head, leaves a nice lacing in the glass. "Farmhouse" aroma with some vinous and woody notes. The flavour is medium sweet and malty with notes of ripe berries and dark dried fruits, also oaky notes, distinct hops in the finish. Very good.

Aug 14, 2011
12:00:00 PM
4002 Hair of the Dog Adam United States Strong Ale 4.0

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

355 ml bottle, from Ølkonsortiet, Aalborg. Batch # 71. ABV is 10%. Very dark reddish brown colour, moderate beige head. Vinous aroma, notes of dark dried fruits and oak, also some initial notes of dust. Sweet and vinous flavour, notes of old port, dark dried fruits and oak, hints of chocolate and smoke, decent hops in the finish. Very good.

Aug 14, 2011
12:00:00 PM
4003 Christmas Goliath (8%) Belgium Belgian Strong Ale 3.7

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

330 ml bottle, from Ølbutikken, Copenhagen. ABV is 8%. Copper colour, clear first, hazy when the yeast is poured in. Large off-white head. Moderate but nice aroma, hints of spices and brown kandij sugar. Nice enough to drink, malts, caramel, a little spice. Okay.

Aug 14, 2011
12:00:00 PM
4004 Charma Lager Greece Kellerbier 1.5

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

330 ml unlabelled bottle, kindly shared by gunnar. Golden colour, moderate to low white head. Strong sweetish aroma, notes of flowers and artificial banana candy. The flavour is not quite as sweet as the aroma made me fear, but has still notes of banana candy. Minimal hops. Weird, but not undrinkable.

Aug 14, 2011
12:00:00 PM
4005 Augustijn Donker Belgium Abbey Dubbel 3.7

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

330 ml stubby bottle, kindly shared by gunnar. ABV is 7%. Cloudy dark brown colour, moderate beige head. Moderate aroma of brown malts, a little caramel and mild spices. The flavour has distinct notes of brown malts, caramel and brown kandij sugar, also mild spices. Moderate hops. Warming mouthfeel, very drinkable.

Aug 14, 2011
12:00:00 PM
4006 Keltek King United Kingdom Extra Special Bitter 3.5

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

500 ml bottle, kindly shared by gunnar. ABV is 5.1%. Amber to copper colour, moderate white head. Moderate aroma of fruity and dusty hops, a hint of caramel. Refreshing and pleasant flavour, hints of toffee, nuts and berries, nicely balanced between the malts and hops. Nothing exceptional, but drinks well.

Aug 14, 2011
12:00:00 PM
4007 Kernel Suke Quto Coffee India Pale Ale United Kingdom IPA 3.9

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

330 ml bottle, kindly shared by gunnar. ABV is 6.5%. Golden colour, slightly hazy, moderate white head. Hoppy aroma, moderate notes of tropical fruits. Just a hint of coffee (not sure if I’d have noticed if I didn’t know it should be there). The flavour is also predominantly hoppy (but not extreme for an IPA), while the coffee comes through in the finish. However, the conservative part of me still thinks that coffee is somehow misplaced in a golden ale or IPA - but at the same time I have to admit that this is a tasty and likeable beer ...

Aug 14, 2011
12:00:00 PM
4008 Ommegang Three Philosophers United States Abbey Quadrupel 3.8

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

355 ml bottle, kindly shared by gunnar. ABV is 9.8%. Hazy dark brown colour, moderate off-white head with an orangey hue. Unusual aroma of cellar, preserved cherries / cherry pits, marzipan and oak. Warming mouthfeel. The fairly sweet flavour has notes of malts, cherry pits, marzipan and oak.

Aug 14, 2011
12:00:00 PM
4009 Three Floyds Alpha King Pale Ale United States American Pale Ale 4.0

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

355 ml bottle, from Ølbutikken, Copenhagen. ABV is not mentioned on the label. Cloudy orange-brown colour, large off-white head. Lovely aroma of American hops, notes of citrus and tropical fruits, hints of pine forest. The hoppy flavour has notes of pine and grapefruit, and is fairly dry. Bitter aftertaste. Quite good.

Aug 14, 2011
12:00:00 PM
4010 Amager Hr. Papso Denmark Abbey Quadrupel 3.5

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

250 ml bottle, as Amager Hr. Papsø Quadruple Aged on Bourbon Barrels, from Ølbutikken, Copenhagen. Batch #97, ABV is 12%. Cloudy dark brown colour, moderate to low beige head. Intense sweetish aroma of malt sugar, molasses, bourbon, vanilla and oak. The flavour is medium sweet, not as intensely sweet as I feared. Notes of oak, molasses, bourbon and vanilla again. Moderate hops. A decent dessert beer - well rounded, like Mr. Papsø himself .

Aug 14, 2011
12:00:00 PM
4011 Porterhouse Celebration Stout (2010) Ireland Imperial Stout 4.3

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

330 ml bottle with tear-off cap, from Ølkonsortiet, Aalborg. Bottle conditioned. ABV is 7.0%. Pitch black colour, large tan head. Very nice roasty aroma, notes of dark chocolate, mild coffee and tar, a hint of liquorice. The flavour is moderately roasty and fairly dry, with strong notes of dark chocolate and coffee. Just a slight fruity acidity. The finish has a solid hoppy and roasty bitterness. Slightly salty aftertaste. Very good.

Aug 14, 2011
12:00:00 PM
4012 Sigtuna Summer IPA Sweden IPA 3.7

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

500 ml bottle, from Ølkonsortiet, Aalborg. ABV is 7.0%. Amber colour, moderate white (or slightly off-white) head. Lovely aroma of US and NZ hops, notes of tropical fruits and pine, also hints of toffee. The flavour is medium sweet, with distinct hops throughout, notes of grapefruit and pine, very sharp and bitter finish, some dust and metal in the aftertaste.

Aug 13, 2011
12:00:00 PM
4013 Lagunitas Little Sumpin Sumpin Ale United States IPA 3.6

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

355 ml bottle, from Ølkonsortiet, Aalborg. ABV is 7.5%. 64.2 IBU, OG 1076. Golden colour, large white head. Very nice sweetish and fruity aroma, notes of American hops and pale crystal malts, hints of fresh orange marmalade. The flavour has a nice hoppiness throughout, but is unfortunately a bit too sweet for my taste. Bitter finish. Well worth sampling.

Aug 10, 2011
12:00:00 PM
4014 Lagunitas Censored (Kronik) United States Strong Ale 3.3

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

355 ml bottle, as Lagunitas The Censored Rich Copper Ale, from Ølkonsortiet, Aalborg. ABV not mentioned on the label. Amber to copper colour, moderate off-white head. Fairly nice aroma of caramel and fruity hops, hints of old orange marmalade. The medium sweet flavour has also notes of caramel and a little fruit, but lacks hops and "freshness". Drinkable, but I expected more from Lagunitas.

Aug 10, 2011
12:00:00 PM
4015 Skagen Tordenskiold Denmark Dunkel / Dark Lager 3.5

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

500 ml bottle, from SuperBest Hjørring. ABV is 5.0%. Brown colour, slightly hazy, huge beige head. The aroma has strong notes of brown bread and lightly toasted malts, hints of caramel. The flavour is fairly malty and medium sweet, notes of caramel, also brown bread baked with a dash of dark syrup. A fairly decent dunkel.

Aug 9, 2011
12:00:00 PM
4016 Nibe Styrbord Dark Ale Denmark Stout 4.0

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

500 ml bottle, as Nibe Styrbord Dark Ale, from SuperBest Hjørring. ABV is 5.5%. Black colour, large to moderate tan head. Moderately roasty aroma, notes of chocolate / cocoa and mild coffee, hints of smoke and a touch of fruity hops. The flavour is also moderately roasty, notes of dark chocolate but not too sweet, also notes of mild coffee, hints of liquorice and smoke, some fruity and resinous hops throughout, roasty and hoppy bitterness in the aftertaste. Quite enjoyable.

Aug 9, 2011
12:00:00 PM
4017 Lagunitas New Dogtown Pale Ale United States American Pale Ale 4.0

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

355 ml bottle, from Ølkonsortiet, Aalborg. Deep golden colour, moderate but lasting white head. Lovely hoppy aroma, notes of tropical fruits, hints of orange marmalade. The flavour is distinctly hoppy throughout, but not too bitter. Notes of grapefruit and tropical fruits up front, pine needles in the aftertaste. Very good and moreish.

Aug 9, 2011
12:00:00 PM
4018 Lagunitas India Pale Ale United States IPA 3.7

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

355 ml bottle, from Ølkonsortiet, Aalborg. Deep golden colour, moderate white head. The aroma is fairly moderate, notes of dust and fruity hops, hints of tropical fruits. The flavour is distinctly hoppy throughout, as expected from an IPA, with fruity notes. Bitter finish, but not too extreme. Not too sweet, refreshing.

Aug 9, 2011
12:00:00 PM
4019 Bøllingsø Mosekonen Denmark Abbey Tripel 3.4

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

500 ml bottle, from Ølkonsortiet, Aalborg. ABV is 7.4%. Golden colour, moderate white head. Spicy, yeasty and fruity aroma, hints of oranges and coriander. The flavour is medium sweet (maybe a tad too sweet), spicy and fruity notes again, hints of alcohol. Moderate hops. Fairly decent, but not the best triple in the world.

Aug 8, 2011
12:00:00 PM
4020 Vendia Schwarzbier 6 Denmark Schwarzbier 3.3

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

500 ml bottle, from SuperBest Hjørring. ABV is 5.2%. Very dark reddish brown colour, nearly black. Large creamy head. Moderate aroma of "dusty" malts, some weak roasty notes. The flavour is moderately roasty, some coffee notes, only a little residual sweetness, a hint of liquorice. The hops are very moderate. Nice enough to drink, but no masterpiece.

Aug 7, 2011
12:00:00 PM
4021 Skagen Væltepeter Denmark Doppelbock 3.3

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

500 ml bottle, from SuperBest Hjørring. ABV is 7.5%. Very dark brown colour, huge beige head. Strong aroma of malts with hints of caramel, also distinct fruity and red wine vinegary notes. Infected? The flavour is malty, fruity and very sweet, with loads of caramel, and the moderate hops are only noticeable in the aftertaste. Too sweet, possibly slightly infected, and not really something I’d buy again.

Aug 6, 2011
12:00:00 PM
4022 Vendia Vendelbo Bajer 7 Denmark Marzen / Oktoberfest 3.2

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

500 ml bottle, as Vendia Vendelbo Bajer 7, at the café in Nordsøen Oceanarium, Hirtshals. ABV is 5.5%. Amber colour, slightly hazy. Large and coarse white head. Malty aroma and flavour, some fruity notes, hints of caramel, and (unfortunately) a slight infection. Still drinkable.

Aug 4, 2011
12:00:00 PM
4023 Celt Experience Bleddyn 1075 United Kingdom English Strong Ale 3.7

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

500 ml bottle, from SuperBest Hjørring. ABV is 5.6%. Deep golden colour, moderate white head. Moderate but nice aroma of fruity hops, hints of orange marmalade, also notes of caramel and toffee. The flavour is medium sweet, notes of caramel and bitter orange marmalade again, plenty of fruity and piney hops, ending in a solid bitterness which is surprisingly sharp and distinct for a Welsh ale.

Aug 4, 2011
12:00:00 PM
4024 Bierwerk Aardwolf South Africa Imperial Stout 4.4

Aroma: 10 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9

340 ml green bottle, from Høkeren, Copenhagen. ABV is 8.5%. Pitch black colour, large and creamy brown head. The aroma has some roasty notes with hints of coffee, also distinct notes of smoke and old rope, hints of vanilla. Rich mouthfeel. Lovely flavour, medium sweet, roasted malts, coffee, molasses and dark chocolate, hints of liquorice, oak and vanilla, just a touch of smoke. Excellent stuff.

Jul 31, 2011
12:00:00 PM
4025 Three Floyds Robert The Bruce Scottish Ale United States Scottish Ale 3.9

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

355 ml bottle, from Ølbutikken (or was it Høkeren?), Copenhagen. Mahogany coloured beer, moderate cream-coloured head. Malty aroma, some woody and caramel notes, also roasty notes with hints of cold coffee, also hints of smoke and chocolate. Rich malty flavour, fairly sweet with notes of caramel and chocolate, also mild roasty notes in the finish, just a touch of smoke, very moderate hops. Pleasant to drink.

Jul 30, 2011
12:00:00 PM