Beer Reviews by SIGMUND

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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
876 Vinje Storevipa Norway IPA 2.9

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

July 2019: Shared bottle that had been opened a while. Amber colour. Aroma of pine and some fruit. Piney and grapefruity flavour, quite dry. Not really impressive.

Sep 30, 2023
10:01:45 PM
877 Vinje VIPA Norway IPA 3.0

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

October 2018: Shared 500 ml bottle, Golden colour, Aroma of fruity hops, notes of tropical fruits and citrus. Average hoppy flavour, but there are many contenders in this field.

Sep 30, 2023
09:58:35 PM
878 Vinje Tvisyn Norway American Pale Ale 2.1

Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 3

500 ml bottle, batch #228, from Nærbutikken, Åkrafjordtunet. ABV is 4.7%. Moderately hazy golden brown colour, moderate white head. Aroma of yeast, malts and red berries. The flavour is definitely too yeasty, tastes like the first time homebrew that the brewer tries to forget. Some malts, but the beer is not sweet. There are some hops too, but they kind of disappear in all the yeastiness.

Sep 30, 2023
09:54:03 PM
879 Abyss Dreamz United Kingdom American Pale Ale 3.4

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

Sep. 2020: 440 ml can, from Seven Cellars. ABV is 5%. Dry hops are Ekuanot and Mosaic. Cloudy and very pale yellow colour, large white head. Distinct and pleasant aroma of citrus fruits and spruce, hints of tropical fruits and pine. Dry flavour, citric and piney, but the bitterness is too moderate.

Sep 30, 2023
05:30:06 PM
880 Abyss Neon Velo United Kingdom Belgian Ale 3.6

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

Oct. 2020: 440 ml can, from Seven Cellars. ABV is 6.7%. Pale golden colour, only the slightest haziness. Large white head. Aroma of citrus and spicy trappist ale yeast - an unexpected but nice combination. The mouthfeel is maybe a bit thin for its strength. The flavour has again citrus and spicy Belgian ale yeast, also hints of tropical fruits. Slightly sweet start, dry finish - and the bitterness is moderate.

Sep 30, 2023
05:25:16 PM
881 Ægir Brageskål Jubileumsøl 15 år Norway Scottish Ale 3.6

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

330 ml bottle, as Ægir Brageskål Jubileumsøl 15 år, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 12.5%. Very dark brown colour, nearly black. Moderate to small tan head. Intense aroma of salty liquorice, roast malts, caramel, oak and whisky. Sweet flavour with the same elements as the aroma.

Sep 30, 2023
04:05:47 PM
882 Herrnbräu Gold Germany Pale Lager 1.7

Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 2 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 3

330 ml clear bottle, as Herrnbräu Gold, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 4.9%. Pale golden colour, moderate white head. Sweetish aroma of wort, grass and baby porridge. Terribly bland flavour, just a bit of unwanted sweetness. A hint of herbal hops in the finish is not enough to save this beer from being one of the worst German beers I've had.

Sep 30, 2023
11:28:41 AM
883 Sureshot Milson Pale Ale United Kingdom American Pale Ale 3.7

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

440 ml can, as Sureshot Milson Pale Ale, from Vinmonopolet Sandnes Kvadrat. ABV is 5.2%. Hazy / murky yellow colour, moderate white head. Pleasant aroma of mixed tropical fruits, also some citrus and sprucetips. Light bodied. More distinct citrus in the flavour, also hints of apricot, sprucetips and tropical fruits. Not too sweet, but the bitterness is too low.

Sep 29, 2023
04:58:13 PM
884 De Molen Special Ginger & Bread Kruid & Koek Quadruple Netherlands Abbey Quadrupel 4.1

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

330 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet Sandnes Kvadrat. ABV is 8.5%. Very dark brown colour, nearly black. Small beige head. Sweetish aroma of ginger, malts, caramel, brown sugar, chocolate, gingerbread and other cookies. The flavour is moderately sweet (not as sweet as I feared), well balanced, with the same elements as the aroma. Very moderate hops. Enjoyable.

Sep 29, 2023
10:35:30 AM
885 Badger Twice Tangled United Kingdom Extra Special Bitter 4.0

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

500 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet Sandnes Kvadrat. ABV is 5.2%. Copper colour, moderate head, slightly off-white. Aroma of malts, toffee and caramel. Flavour of malts, toffee, citric and earthy hops, not too sweet, well balanced, satisfying. Would buy again.

Sep 28, 2023
03:16:21 PM
886 St. Feuillien Grand Cru Acacia Wood Aged Belgium Abbey Tripel 4.0

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

750 ml corked & caged bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 9.5%. Golden colour, large to moderate white head. Distinctly woody aroma, also notes of Belgian ale yeast, white kandij sugar syrup and mild spices. Flavour with the same elements, not too sweet. Moderate to low bitterness.

Sep 27, 2023
03:21:51 PM
887 This Is How To Reappear Sweden English Barleywine 3.7

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

330 ml bottle, vintage 2022, batch #690, from Vinmonopolet Odda. ABV is 11.5%. Slightly hazy deep brown colour, moderate off-white head. Aroma of malts, wood and bourbon, hints of fusel. Medium sweet flavour, not cloying. Notes of malts, caramel, oak and bourbon, hints of dark dried fruits. Low bitterness.

Sep 26, 2023
02:46:40 PM
888 Beer Hunter's Mufloni Mosaic Lager Finland Pale Lager 3.4

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Odda. ABV is 5.0%. Pale golden colour, large to moderate white head. Aroma of citrus, pineapple and lychee. Citrus in the flavour too, moderate to low bitterness. Simple, but drinkable.

Sep 26, 2023
08:22:19 AM
889 Balder Tango Norway Pale Lager 3.0

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

330 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet Odda. ABV is 5.2%, IBU 10. Slightly hazy golden colour, moderate white head. Aroma of malts, caramel, butterscotch and seaweed. Flavour with the same elements, also hints of yellow plums. Minimal bitterness.

Sep 26, 2023
07:16:04 AM
890 Kvestad Adelstein Norway Cider 3.9

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

750 ml dark green corked & caged bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 8%. Extremely pale straw colour, pours sparkling with a large but shortlived white head. Nice aroma of Gravenstein apples, a hint of sulphites. Fresh flavour of Gravenstein, semi-dry, pleasant to drink, a hint of sulphites again.

Sep 26, 2023
12:50:13 AM
891 Lervig Rackhouse - Dulce De Leche Norway Imperial Stout 3.3

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

375 ml waxed top bottle, from Vinmonopolet Etne. ABV is 15.1%. Black colour, moderate tan head. Boozy aroma, notes of fusel, bourbon and raw alcohol, also notes of caramel and vanilla. Warming mouthfeel, low carbonation. Rich and very sweet flavour, notes of caramel, chocolate and vanilla, also bourbon and oak. Too sweet for me, won't buy again.

Sep 25, 2023
06:01:43 PM
892 Grünerløkka Løkka Vestkyst II IPA Norway IPA 3.5

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

500 ml bottle, as Grünerløkka Løkka Vestkyst II IPA, batch #715, from Vinmonopolet Odda. ABV is 6.5%. Golden colour, moderate white head. Aroma of orange marmalade, malts and dust. Flavour of bitter oranges, grapefruit, pine needles and resin. Sufficient malt base. Bitter aftertaste.

Sep 25, 2023
01:16:13 PM
893 Frøya Guri Kunna Norway Stout 3.3

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

March 2019: 500 ml bottle, from Bris Ølutsalg, Jørpeland. ABV is 4.7%. Nearly black colour, large to moderate beige head. Moderate but nice aroma of moderately roast malts, black rye bread, liquorice and chocolate. Light bodied. Slightly dry flavour, with the same elements as the aroma. Lacks punch, but is not a bad beer.

Sep 25, 2023
09:46:30 AM
894 Frøya Jedinorog Norway Imperial Stout 3.7

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

August 2020: Shared bottle at Bryne tasting, as Frøya Jedinorog Imperial Stout. ABV is 12%. Black colour, small beige head. Aroma of roast malts, molasses, dark syrup. Smooth flavour, roasty, chocolate, caramel.

Sep 25, 2023
09:32:56 AM
895 Frøya Hamna Gård Pale Ale Norway American Pale Ale 3.2

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

500 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet Odda. ABV is 6%. Slightly hazy golden to orange colour, huge white head, takes "forever" to settle. Aroma of malts, and citric and piney hops. Citric and piney hops in the flavour too, on a decent malt base. Some disturbing "unfinished" yeasty notes.

Sep 25, 2023
09:27:59 AM
896 Kinn Haust Belgisk Dubbel Norway Abbey Dubbel 2.9

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

330 ml bottle, as Kinn Haust Belgisk Dubbel, from Vinmonopolet Odda. ABV is 6.5%. Hazy brown colour, large off-white head. Moderate aroma of malts and brown sugar, hints of yeast and wood. Soft mouthfeel. Woody and yeasty flavour, "unfinished", hints of brown sugar, but not too sweet. Minimal hops. Not entirely successful.

Sep 24, 2023
07:16:54 PM
897 Ekeby Ekte Kråke Norway Saison 3.8

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

330 ml bottle, batch #115, from Vinmonopolet Odda. ABV is 6.3%. Pale golden colour, large white head. Aroma of saison yeast, banana, jam and mild spices. Crisp flavour, notes of citrus, banana, cloves, saison yeast and mild spices. Nice to drink.

Sep 24, 2023
04:59:15 PM
898 Kvestad Issider Norway Cider 4.3

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

375 ml square bottle, vintage 2022, from Vinmonopolet Odda, at an outrageous price. ABV is 10%. Apple varieties are Summerred, Aroma and Gravenstein. Still ice cider, deep golden to orange colour. Aroma of apples, some of them oxidised, concentrated apple juice. Very sweet and lovely flavour of concentrated apple must / juice / cider.

Sep 24, 2023
10:56:28 AM
899 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
900 Åbro Arton56 Sweden Pale Lager 1.2

Aroma: 2 | Appearance: 4 | Mouthfeel: 2 | Flavor: 2 | Overall: 2

February 2019: Shared 330 ml bottle, way past BB date. Golden colour. Awful aroma. Undrinkable. Might sample again, if fresh - and for free. My expectations won't be high, though.

Sep 23, 2023
09:55:55 PM