HEGAUSTROSS BRAUAGE du GARAGE C3 83 C A la PLAGE SCHEISSBIER

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------limit for micro: 15'000 barrels (17'886 hectoliters) 2001: 324 - 893 2002: 894 - 1423 2003: 1424 - 1853 2004: 1854 - 2289 +2 pour le décompte annuel ! 2005: 2290 - 2660 2006: 2661 - 3095 2007: 3096 - 3504 2008: 3505 - 4039 2009: 4040 - 4781 2010: 4782 - NEXT=5267 I had this beer many years ago at one time when I was only giving ratings to the beers but was too lazy and stupid to write down my thoughts. I will update this as soon as I get my hands on this beer again. Albania ======= BIRRA MALTO PREMIUM TIRANA PILS _1448_re-rated 7/2007 - pours a clear golden colour with a little foam; aroma of rice and almonds; soft mouthfeel; sweet with a hint of late bitterness; light to medium-bodied; long corny finish with lot of residual sugars

(5/6/6/3/13)clear golden colour, big creamy head, beautiful lace, strong herbal aroma, lot of carbonation, tart and smooth, medium-bodied with a dry herbal finish - very acceptable 4/5/5/2/10 Algeria ======= B.A.O. KELCH _2338_clear golden colour, fine head, light hoppiness with some notes of paperboard, dusty, sweet, light to medium-bodied, neutral and moderately malty finish - drinkable - thanks to fiulijn for this beer from a rare country 5/4/4/2/9 E.P.B.R. MINI BR _2339_slightly hazy blond colour, almost no foam, dust and plastic aroma, sweet and watery, very unpleasant aftertaste of ashes and chalk - just plain horrible ... 2/2/2/1/3 TANGO SANS ALCOOL _2760_brought back from Lybia by Manuela Rast and Peter Ens - clear and pale golden colour; almost no foam; strong nose of wort, paperboard and corns; sweet and totally flat, no malt body; short watery finish with more notes of wort - I can’t see any reasons to drink this stuff (except of course if you are trapped in Algeria like Per :-)) 2/2/3/2/4 TANGO BIÈRE BLONDE _3541_courtesy of Per - slightly hazy golden-blond colour with a white foam; aroma of almonds with a touch of paperboard and phenol; lightbodied, sweet and with a late hint of tart bitterness; short almondy finish - not bad at all 4/6/5/3/11 Angola ====== PELA CUCA NOVA CUCA _3635_courtesy of Marc Elsborg - clear and very pale golden-yellow colour; little white foam composed of big bubbles; aroma of dust and paper; a moderate carbonation and a light to medium malt body, unclean and quite harsh palate; rather tasteless with just some notes of paperboard at the end - bad but somehow drinkable 2/3/4/2/6 Antigua and Barbuda =================== ANTIGUA CARIB LAGER _1904_brewed under the direct supervision of Carib (Trinidad) - clear pale yellow colour, fine head, insignificant aroma with light notes of hop barely noticable, sweet and medium-bodied with a perfumy mouthfeel and a rounded, clean maltiness - correctly made but without any character 4/3/5/2/8 Argentina ========= ANTARES KÖLSCH _3804_courtesy of Per Forsgren - hazy blond-orange colour with a little white foam; aroma of almonds, dusty and yeasty; low carbonation with a thin malt body; moderalety dry finish with citric and caramelish notes 2/6/6/3/12 ANTARES STOUT IMPERIAL _3794_courtesy of Per Forsgren - clear dark ruby-brown colour with almost no foam left; slightly roasted, aroma of cola, prune and caramel; good malt body and a solid carbonation, sweet and fairly bitter; long roasted chocolatey finish with more prunes and cola - solid and very malty 4/7/8/4/16 ARAUCANA NEGRA _3196_courtesy of Per Samuelsson - pours a very dark ruby-brown colour with almost no foam; strong aroma of toffee with a light citrusy touch; sweet and quite full-bodied; regular palate; bitter and moderately dry; long chocolaty, caramelish aftertaste - pleasant but lacking a bit of character 4/7/7/3/13 CORSARIO NEGRO OATMEAL STOUT _3184_courtesy of Per Samuelsson - very dark brown almost black colour, little creamy beige head; aroma of vanilla, black cherries and cocoa; very sweet, medium-bodied with some tartness; the finish is sweetish and chocolatey 4/7/5/3/12 CORSARIO NEGRO BLACK PORTER _3185_courtesy of Per Samuelsson - very dark brown colour, little beige foam; cream and chocolate in the nose, notes of black cherries; very sweet and full-bodied; sweetish aftertaste with more chocolaty notes along with some dark fruits 4/7/6/3/13 Quilmes _337_golden transparent colour, slight fruity aroma, neutral, no character - Argentina's favourite beer ? poor country ... 4/6/4/3/9 QUILMES CRISTAL _1608_clear pale golden colour, few foam, very discreet aroma of hops and malt, sweet, tart and watery, short dry malty finish - forget this one and drink a beer instead 2/4/3/2/8 Armenia ======= ABOVIAN KOTAYK _1441_slightly cloudy golden-yellow colour, fine head, nice lace, grainy and slightly skunky with only few hops in the nose, sweet and full-bodied with a long herbal finish 4/3/6/3/11 SHIRAK GYUMRI RIGAYI _3286_courtesy of Laurent Mousson - clear golden colour with a little white foam; aroma of cheese and dust; poor malt body; a bit sweet, a bit fizzy in the finish; short paperboard-like aftertaste 3/3/3/2/5 SHIRAK GYUMRI SHIRAK _3287_courtesy of Laurent Mousson - clear amber colour with a little beige foam; slightly toasty with notes of hazelnut; low carbonation; moderate malt body; soft mouthfeel, quite long hazelnutty finish - unexpectedly interesting 4/6/5/3/11 Australia ========= BYRON BAY AUSTRALIAN STRONG LAGER _354_red-orange colour, long lasting fine head, banana aroma, smooth, slight nutty finish 5/7/5/4/13 BYRON BAY AUSTRALIAN CROCODILE DOPPELBOCK DUNKEL _355_dark brown colour, burnt caramel and licorice aroma, sweet with few malt presence 4/8/6/4/13 BYRON BAY DARWIN DARK LAGER _356_dark brown colour, fine head, black chocolate aroma, toasted, malty, full-bodied 4/8/7/4/15 BYRON BAY MELBOURNE LAGER _374_very light yellow colour, few hop aroma, unpleasant aftertaste 2/4/5/2/8 BYRON BAY SYDNEY PILS _370_golden colour, mild hop aroma, smooth, full-bodied, long dry aftertaste 4/5/6/4/13 CARLTON & UNITED FOSTER’S LAGER _1520_bright golden colour, almost no foam, the aroma is missing except a fine hint of wet paperboard, sweet, flat, no bitterness, nothing ... give me a beer, pleeaaase ! 3/3/4/2/5 CARLTON & UNITED CROWN LAGER _1535_clear bright golden colour, few foam, nice lace, some hops in the nose, grassy, sweet and oily, dry herbal finish 4/4/5/3/11 CARLTON & UNITED MELBOURNE M BITTER _4597_from Bier-Bienne - golden-bronze colour with an irregular foam; flowery hints in the nose; medium-bodied and a tart effervescence; sweet and with a shy bitterness; quite dry flowery finish 3/4/5/3/11 CASTLEMAINE XXXX DRAUGHT LAGER _1_golden colour, herb aroma, slightly dry - not bad but nothing special 3/5/5/3/10 CASTLEMAINE XXXX GOLD _4593_from Bier-Bienne - clear and bright golden colour with a little persistent white foam; nice lacing; aroma of plastic and paperboard; thin-bodied and tasteless, corny and papery finish - very bad 3/3/3/2/3 CASTLEMAINE XXXX BITTER _4664_from Bier-Bienne - translucide golden-amber colour with a firm pale beige foam; shy flowery and papery notes in the nose; soft mouthfeel, creamy, some sweetness and a very low bitterness; gentle flowery finish with some weird aftertaste of cabbage - insignificant 4/4/4/2/9 COOPERS BEST EXTRA STOUT _796_very dark colour, big creamy head, deep black chocolate aroma with a touch of banana, slightly roasted, yeasty, very bitter, full and very pleasant - a great stout with lot of character 5/8/7/4/16 COOPERS VINTAGE ALE _5208_from Erzbierschof - cloudy copper-brown coloured and with a persistent firm beige foam; nice lacework; solid malty and yeasty aroma with notes of red fruits and flowery hops; full-bodied and with a fair carbonation; a solid bitterness and a long malty nutty and fruity hoppy finish 4/8/8/4/16 COOPERS ORIGINAL PALE ALE _2587_bottled - pours a slightly hazy blond-orange colour; the foam quickly disappears; infinitesimal notes of orange and yeast; light-bodied, sweet and high carbonated; lazy bitterness followed by a soapy finish - deeply insignificant 3/4/5/2/8 HAHN PREMIUM _2100_clear bright golden colour, fine head with big bubbles, nice lacing, oily fruity hoppiness, sweet and medium-bodied with a moderately malty and fruity finish - an easy but very decent lager 4/5/6/3/12 J. BOAG & SON (TASMANIAN) PREMIUM EXPORT LAGER _1370_clear brillant golden colour, creamy head, nice lace, fresh, few hops in the nose, sweet and tart, firm body, moderate malty finish - good balance 5/4/5/3/11 J. BOAG & SON BOAG'S DRAUGHT _4592_from Bier-Bienne - translucide and bright golden-amber colour with a poor head retention; notes of glue and caramel in the nose; slightly sticky on the mouth, medium-bodied and with some harsh tartness; short fizzy and caramelish aftertaste 3/4/4/2/6 LITTLE CREATURES PALE ALE _2009_cloudy amber-orange colour with a nice head and lace, robust hoppy aroma with notes of apricot, flowers and cream, medium-bodied with a solid bitterness, the finish is long, hoppy and dry - a very well-made and deeply balanced beer 5/7/8/4/15 REDOAK ORGANIC PALE ALE _4312_courtesy of Laurent Mousson (WBA) - hazy reddish-amber colour with a little but persistent beige foam; nice lace; fair hoppy aroma leaving notes of red fruits (mango among others) and cream; good malt body, quite creamy mouthfeel and very bitter; very long bitter and fruity, hoppy finish - very good 5/8/8/4/15 TOOHEYS EXPORT/NEW _2188_clear golden colour, unregular foam, slightly skunky, some notes of paperboard, tart and sparkling, dry and somehow bitter - useless 3/3/4/2/6 TOOHEYS TOOHEYS NEW WHITE STAG _4589_from Bier-Bienne - clear bright amber colour, little beige foam; light notes of caramel, flowery; light to medium malt body; residual sugars and light notes of caramel in the finish - gentle 4/6/5/2/9 TWO DOGS INTERNATIONAL LEMON BREW _1021_grey-white, lactic colour, few head, deep lemon aroma (what a surprise !), extremely sweet, one-dimensional and disgusting 2/4/2/2/4 SWAN EMU BITTER _2004_clear bright golden colour with a fine head, aroma of plastic, sweet and slightly tart with an aggressive paperboard-like finish - very bad 3/2/3/2/4 Austria ======= ? KARLSKRONE FEINHERB _2709_clear and bright golden colour, fine little foam; gentle herbal aroma, a bit oily; sweet with a modest malt body; sweetish and unpleasant herbal/vegetable-like finish - not good 3/3/3/2/6 ? FREEFROM _3163_sold in the swiss supermarket Coop, brewed in Austria; a gluten-free beer brewed using buckwheat, maize and millet - translucid bright golden colour with a little foam; aroma of paper and dust; lot of carbonation, partially tart and aggressive palate hiding a poor malt body; dry and bitter finish, short and corny - very hard to drink 3/4/3/2/5 BRAU UNION ADAMBRÄU SCHLANK & RANK _2_very light yellow colour, plastic aftertaste 2/4/3/2/7 BRAU UNION KAISER DOPPEL MALZ _561_dark brown colour, few head, toasted malt aroma, sweet, herbal aftertaste 4/7/6/4/14 BRAU UNION GOLDEN BRÄU ORIGINAL _1602_clear pale golden colour, nice head, strong herbal aroma, sweet with a medium malt body, slightly oily, dry grassy finish 4/6/5/3/12 BÜRGERBRÄU KAISER MÄRZEN FASSTYP _541_light golden colour, few head, dry hop aroma, unpleasant sourness 3/4/3/2/6 Egger _3_bad hop flavour 3/4/3/2/7 EGGER NATURGOLD PREMIUM _1073_transparent golden colour, no head, malty, alcohol nose, full-bodied, slightly oily, dry with something undefined/unpleasant in the finish 2/6/5/2/9 EGGENBERGER SAMICHLAUS BIER _295_2000 vintage, sampled may 2007 - hazy dark brown colour with a reddish hue, no residual foam; resinous, wood, caramel and licorice; sticky, full-bodied, strong sweetness, partially balanced by a late and fair bitterness; long warming finish with more notes of caramel and pine needles - has definitely improved with age but it is not as good as a 7 years old Samichlaus from Hürlimann (4/8/7/4/16)

2003 vintage sampled in february 2004 - clear pale amber colour (each new vintage looks paler than the precedent !), almost no foam, strong aroma of plum with some alcohol notes, incredibly sweet and thick, oily, long warming alcohol finish - much better than other young vintages
(3/6/6/3/13)

2002 vintage sampled january 2004 - clear amber colour (strangely pale indeed in comparison with other vintages), no foam, strong nose of malt, alcohol and prune, the whole thing remembers me of soy sauce, very sweet and very oily, sirupy with a powerfull malt, alcohol and cognac-like finish - brutal and chaotic, not at maturation
(5/3/4/2/7)

2001 vintage sampled may 2003 - clear reddish-brown colour, almost no foam, bready, alcohol and dark fruits aroma, immensely sweet, very oily and heavy, explosive alcoholic, sugary and sirupy finish, chaotic and unbalanced - should have a "best after" instead of a "best before" date; wait at least 3 more years with this vintage
(6/3/4/2/7)

2000 vintage sampled in december 2000 - I hope Oakes will not be too much disappointed ...I tasted it blind together with a 1996 Samichlaus from Hurlimann. The difference is enormous and I understand now better why young vintages from this beer are not really loved (since 8 years, it was the first time I tried a vintage younger than 3 years).The colour of this one is much lighter and not so intense. Its aroma is the only interesting side: it has a molasses nose with a hint of strawberry (the 1996 is more complex). The flavour is quite disgusting: much too sweet, siruppy, astringent, aggressive with an acid aftertaste.So please: don’t touch this beer until it is aged minimum 3 years !
(2/6/2/2/3) 3/6/6/3/13 EGGENBERGER MAGALOTTI 1845 BOCK _4790_courtesy of fiulijn - clear golden-bronze colour with a fast vanishing foam; frothy cardboardand notes of apples; very sweet and medium to full-bodied, slightly oily with a sweetish aftertaste of oranges and alcohol - not terrible 3/6/6/3/11 EGGENBERGER SAMICHLAUS BIER HELLES _4470_from Amstein; 2007 vintage - clear amber colour with a very poor head retention; sweet and thick malty nose; aroma of raspberries marmalade and apple; very thick and full-bodied; very very sweet; long malty and fruity finish with warming alcohol notes - surprisingly good 4/7/7/3/15 EGGENBERGER NESSIE MAC QUEEN _1315_discribed on the label as a bockbier made with whisky malt - clear golden-orange colour, few head, alcohol, butter and caramel aroma, sweet, very malty, dry bitter alcohol finish - well-balanced 2/7/6/4/14 EGGENBERGER URBOCK 23 _762_pale bronze colour, no head, interesting and complex nose (alcohol, licorice, fruity) - could be the aroma of a soft single malt - unlike its aroma, the flavor is quite unbalanced with an aggressive overwhelming alcohol presence; the aftertaste is long, warming and dry but that damned alcohol taste won't go away - not my kind of beer 3/7/3/2/7 EGGENBERGER GOLD SPEZIAL _1459_clear golden colour, nice head and lace, strong herbal aroma, full-bodied, slightly tart with a very long dry hoppy finish 5/7/7/4/14 Fohrenburg _4_beautiful golden colour, short head, fresh hop aroma, dry aftertaste 4/7/6/3/13 FOHRENBURG ENGELBURG BRÄU _2541_canned - a clear and bright golden colour with a chaotic little foam; a touch of aromatic hoppiness with some paperboard notes is all the nose is showing; thick, sweet and oily in the mouth; the finish shows more paperboard tones and completes the bad profile of this beer 2/3/3/2/6 FOHRENBURG KELLER _4820_courtesy of Markus Wernig - cloudy blond-orange colour with a little foam left; tart grassy aromatic nose; sharp palate and with a decent malt body; slightly acidic and bitter; long grassy finish - interesting 4/7/6/3/13 FOHRENBURG BOCK _4821_courtesy of Markus Wernig - pours a clear amber colour with a little chaotic foam left; aroma of caramel and flowers; sweet and full-bodied, very low bitterness but with a late and moderate grassy sharpness; long malty finish of oranges and caramel - the alcohol is only slightly apparent 4/6/6/3/12 FOHRENBURG No1 _631_golden colour, fine lace, sweet, easy 4/5/4/2/9 FOHRENBURG FOHRENBURGER PREMIUM WEIZEN _1072_cloudy, pale orange colour, fine creamy head, nice lace, deep corn aroma, notes of banana, smooth and sweet, slightly tart with a long dry finish 4/8/7/4/15 Gösser _5_fine hop aroma, slightly sweet 3/6/6/3/11 GÖSSER MÄRZEN _4340_courtesy of Thomas Krüsi - clear bright golden colour with a little persistent white foam; crisp aroma, notes of grain and aromatic hoppiness; medium-bodied, rounded and clean palate, moderate bitterness and slightly dry; long gently malty and flowery finish - easy 4/6/6/3/12 GUSSWERK KATHARSIS _3988_courtesy of Toni Flükiger - cloudy dark orange colour with a little beige foam; aroma of oranges, cinnamon and caramel; sweet and with a respectable malt body; juicy; long fruity finish with notes of rose, honey and alcohol - unusual 3/6/6/3/14 HIRT HIRTER MORCHL _984_red-brown colour, few head, malt and chocolate aroma, buttery, thin body, sweet with a short dry finish - lacking of character 4/7/5/2/9 HIRT HIRTER MÄRZEN _4690_courtesy of Markus Wernig - pours a clear and bright golden colour with a white persistent but chaotic foam; oily grassy hops hit the nose; medium-bodied and with a moderate carbonation; sweet and slightly sticky on the tongue; a gentle bitterness introduces a decently malty and aromatic grassy finish - quite rough and inellegant 3/5/5/3/9 HIRT HIRTER FESTBOCK _4708_courtesy of Markus Wernig - clear golden-bronze colour with a little foam left; sweetish aroma of apples and pears; very sweet with a quite full malt body; sweetish and fruity malty and ethanol finish - not good 3/4/4/2/8 HIRTER PRIVAT PILS _1461_clear pale golden colour, big head, nice lace, strong herbal aroma with buttery notes, full-bodied, moderate bitterness, dry herbal finish - a little bit heavy 5/6/6/3/12 HOFBRÄU KALTENHAUSEN EDELWEISS WEISSBIER KRISTALLKLAR _543_deep golden colour, fine head, banana and wheat aroma, sweet and smooth, well-balanced 4/8/7/4/16 HOFBRÄU KALTENHAUSEN EDELWEISS WEISSBIER DUNKEL _542_brown-amber colour, big head, few wheat aroma, sweet with some acidity 4/6/6/3/13 HOFBRÄU KALTENHAUSEN EDELWEISS WEISSBIER SNOWFRESH _3865_cloudy bright orange colour with a bad head retention; robust spicy aroma, mints, herbs and coriander; sweet and medium-bodied, a hint of citrusy acidity; long spicy finish - quite fresh and pleasant 4/6/6/3/13 HOFBRÄU KALTENHAUSEN EDELWEISS WEISSBIER HEFETRÜB _515_cloudy white colour, big head, deep banana aroma, full-bodied, wheat, dry aftertaste - well-balanced 5/8/7/4/16 HUBERTUS SZIGETI CHAMBIER _4088_courtesy of Toni Flükiger - cloudy blond-orange colour, little foam; dusty and citrusy aroma with a touch of cellar; medium-bodied, subtle and solid carbonation, fresh palate and a quite dry, slightly fruity aftertaste with notes of cellar 4/5/6/3/13 MOHRENBRÄU PFIFF _2936_very clear and pale golden colour, little unregular foam; aroma of plastic and dried corn; medium-bodied and quite sweet; slightly oily mouthfeel; short corny finish with some residual sweetness 2/3/4/2/7 MOHRENBRÄU KELLERBIER _2931_hazy golden-orange colour with a creamy white head and a nice lace; herbal aroma (sage), good malt body; the finish is rather short, herbal and buttery - good and gentle 4/6/6/3/13 MOHRENBRÄU MOHREN PILSNER _4823_courtesy of Markus Wernig - very pale golden colour with a modest white foam left; herbs and wet paperboard in the nose; sweet and with a moderate malt body; some sharp herbal tartness; slightly oily, light herbal finish 4/5/5/2/8 MOHRENBRÄU EXPORT _1746_clear golden colour with a big creamy head, fat grass aroma, medium-bodied, moderate bitterness, dry herbal finish - correct 4/6/6/3/13 MOHRENBRÄU SAURER-RADLER _5094_courtesy of Antonio Ruiz - pale golden-yellow colour with a poor foam left; nothing distinctable comes out from the aroma; very thin-bodied and tasteless, no bitterness and a deeply watery finish - very close to water 2/2/2/2/4 MOHRENBRÄU ZITRONEN-RADLER _5093_courtesy of Antonio Ruiz - clear pale golden-yellow colour with a thin foam left; aroma of lemon, cinnamon and shampoo; very sweet and sticky, thin-bodied and with a long citrusy finish - avoid it! 2/3/2/2/3 MURAUER MÄRZEN _4702_courtesy of Markus Wernig - crystal clear pale golden colour with a little foam left; grassy oily hops hit the nose; sweet and gently oily on the tongue, a light astringent bitterness before a quite long grassy finish - deeply boring 3/6/4/3/9 Ottakringer Gambrinus _6_golden colour, strong aroma, smooth, dry 4/6/5/3/11 RASCHHOFER ZWICKELBIER _7_lime aroma, fresh, some acid tones 3/7/6/3/13 SCHREMS ROGGEN BIO _4591_courtesy of Markus Wernig - cloudy dark orange colour with a little persistent foam; aroma of malt, corn and hay; good malt body, modest carbonation and fairly tasty; very malty, corny finish - a very good beer 4/7/8/4/16 SCHWECHAT SCHWECHATER BIER _1082_clear yellow colour, no head, medium maltiness, low on hops, full-bodied, slightly tart, long dry finish 2/4/5/3/9 SIGL TRUMER PILS _3470_courtesy of Laurent Mousson - clear and bright pale golden yellow colour with a decent white stable foam; very herbal nose with buttery notes; medium-bodied, bitter herbal finish with some spicy touches - a very good pils 4/7/7/4/14 TIGAST BERGKÖNIG MÄRZEN VOLLBIER _3327_canned; brewed for the supermarket Aldi - clear and bright golden colour; no foam remaining; fat grassy aroma, sweet and medium-bodied, a fair bitterness and a grassy, quite dry finish 3/6/5/3/12 TIGAST BERGKÖNIG ZWICKL _3329_brewed for the supermarket Aldi - fully cloudy orange colour, big creamy white head, nice lace; moderate malty and flowery aroma; fairly astringent, medium-bodied, good bitterness and a short dry malty and slightly fruity finish 4/5/7/3/12 VEREINIGTE KÄRTNER BRAUEREIEN VILLACHER DUNKEL _4692_courtesy of Markus Wernig - clear ruby-brown colour with a persistent beige foam; nice lacing left on the side of the glass; shy notes of caramel and biscuits; very sweetish palate, medium-bodied and without any bitterness; long lingering sweetness in a poor finish - a bad one 3/4/3/2/6 VEREINIGTE KÄRTNER BRAUEREIEN VILLACHER MÄRZEN _4691_courtesy of Markus Wernig - clear golden colour with a little persistent white foam; nice lace; fairly herbal/grassy aroma; the palate is quite oily, medium malt backbone, some sweetness and a very low bitterness; decently malty and slightly flowery finish - not exciting 4/5/6/3/11 VITZTHUM 100 EINHUNDERT BITTERPILS _3714_courtesy of Toni Flükiger - hazy golden-yellow colour with a fast disappearing white head; aroma of grass and minerals; moderate malt body; quite soft palate with a huge late bitterness; dry and very bitter aftertaste of grass and herbs - one-dimensional and unbalanced but somehow manages to please me 3/6/6/3/13 ZILLERTAL MÄRZEN _1750_clear pale golden colour, fine head and a nice lace, fat grassy aroma with some nutty notes, good malt body, slightly oily, very pleasant dry malty and herbal aftertaste - this is quality stuff 4/6/7/4/14 ZILLERTAL PILS _1749_clear golden colour, fine head and a nice lacing, grassy, nice aromatic hoppiness, medium-bodied, sparkling, decent bitterness, dry herbal and slightly nutty finish - balanced and subtle 5/7/7/4/14 ZIPFER MÄRZEN _544_deep golden colour, fine head, herbal aroma, well-hopped, dry - very good 3/6/7/4/14 ZIPFER ORIGINAL _8_golden colour, strong hop aroma, fresh, dry aftertaste 4/7/6/4/13 ZIPFER SPARKLING _981_pale yellow colour, few foam, fresh, malty nose with a strange unpleasant touch, too much carbonation (it's probably part of this beer definition...), unpleasant dry finish - what did they try to make here ? 2/4/3/2/6 ZIPFER JOSEFI BOCK _1074_transparent golden colour, few head, malty and alcohol nose, robust, strong bitterness, long dry hoppy finish - well made with lot of character 3/6/7/4/14 ZWETTL KARLSKRONE ALKOHOLFREI _4970_canned from Aldi - clear and pale golden colour with a moderate foam left; aroma of paperboard and wet rice; the palate is quite tart but not too thin; moderately dry finish with an aftertaste of wort and corn - not that bad 3/4/4/2/6 Azerbaijan ========== BAKI-CASTEL XIRDALAN _3686_courtesy of Marc Elsborg - slightly hazy blond colour; very little foam left; aroma of dust and paper with a note of old apples and burnt malts; moderate malt body and carbonation; sweet with a low and unclean bitterness; a bit dry and short aftertaste with more dusty notes - deeply uninteresting and not really under control 2/4/5/2/7 Bahamas ======= COMMONWEALTH KALIK _2814_very clear and bright golden colour, almost no foam remaining; light plastic-like aroma mixed with hints of aromatic hops; sweet and medium-bodied, some late tartness; decently malty finish but with more plastic and corny notes - cheap 3/4/3/2/6 Bangladesh ========== CROWN HUNTER MALT BEVERAGE _3175_canned; a huge thank you to Per Samuelsson for this very rare beer ! - pale and hazy golden-yellow colour with suspect particules floating within; big creamy white head; dusty aroma with notes of olive and vinegar; creamy mouthfeel and gently sweet; light-bodied (particularly failing on the end); no bitterness; a touch of almonds in a short finish - I seriously doubt that this beer has no alcohol and not only because it would be the first one I would not have been able to detect from its aroma (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/3537369.stm) 3/5/3/2/7 Belgium ======= ? LA DRAGONNE BLONDE _1252_golden-blond colour, big creamy head, deep spicy aroma with strong alcohol notes and honey, very smooth, warming and bitter, lot of character, long bitter spicy and alcohol finish 5/8/8/5/17 't HOFBROUWERIJKE HOFDRAAK _3776_from crackedkettle.com - pours a hazy dark ruby-brown colour, solid and persistent creamy beige foam; aroma of ginger, bread and apple; sweet and juicy, low carbonation and a respectable malt body; finishes a bit sticky and bitter with a long bready and gently fruity aftertaste 5/7/7/4/15 't HOFBROUWERIJKE BOSPROTTER _3754_from crackedkettle.com - cloudy dark orange colour with a little persistent white head made of big bubbles; aroma of oranges and honey; notes of raisins; highly carbonated and full-bodied, sweet and with a moderate bitterness; long fizzy finish of oranges with a touch of pepper; slightly dry 4/7/6/3/13 't HOFBROUWERIJKE HOFELF _3710_from crackedkettle.com - cloudy orange colour with a little white foam; aroma of coriander, candi sugar and oranges; highly carbonated, very tart and sour/acidic, medium-bodied, very dry finish with more sourish notes of orange and some undefined spices - very original and not for the cowards 4/7/7/3/13 t HOFBROUWERIJKE HOFBLUES _4252_from crackedkettle.com - black coloured with a firm and persistent beige head; aroma of cold roasted coffee and ashes; light notes of vanilla; medium-bodied and quite harsh palate; effervescent, bitter and dry; long tart bitterness in a roasted and fizzy coffeeish aftertaste 5/7/7/3/13 't HOFBROUWERIJKE BLONDELLE _3707_from crackedkettle.com - cloudy dark copper-orange colour with a little persistent beige foam; charming aroma of grapefruit and almonds; tart with a high but fine carbonation; medium to full malt body, fair and quite astringent bitterness; long almondy and bitter finish - very good! 4/8/8/4/17 't HOFBROUWERIJKE HOFNAR _3704_from crackedkettle.com - cloudy red-orange colour with a little persistent beige foam; aroma of dust and apple with a touch of honey; medium-bodied , tart and effervescent with a solid bitterness; long aftertaste of orange peels and undefined spices; quite dry 4/7/7/4/13 t HOFBROUWERIJKE HOFTROL _3705_from crackedkettle.com - pours a cloudy dark reddish-amber colour with a creamy beige head; nice lace; aroma of bread and almonds; medium-bodied, highly carbonated, fizzy and moderately sweet, very tart bitterness; dry and quite harsh almondy and yeasty finish 4/8/6/3/13 3 FONTEINEN DOESJEL _3777_courtesy of Toni Flükiger - hazy orange colour with absolutely no foam; solid aroma of rhubarb and vinegar; very low carbonation and a moderate malt body, fair sourness; quite dry and sourish aftertaste of rhubarb and mint - by far not the best beer from this brewery 2/7/6/3/13 3 FONTEINEN HOMMAGE _3497_courtesy of fiulijn - slightly hazy deep reddish colour, no foam; robust raspberry aroma, hay and vinegar; medium-bodied and highly sour, low carbonation, slightly oily; long and dry raspberry and cherry (I feel more than the 5% present) finish with notes of dust and hay - complex and marvelously executed 4/9/9/5/18 3 FONTEINEN J & J OUDE GEUZE BLAUW _5110_courtesy of fiulijn - hazy orange colour with a solid foamy beige foam; subtle aroma of vinegar and hay; fizzy palate and with a high carbonation, medium-bodied and with a fair acidity; quite dry and long acidic fruity and slightly corky finish 5/7/7/4/15 3 FONTEINEN J & J OUDE GEUZE ROZE _5109_courtesy of fiulijn - hazy orange colour with a little persistent beige foam; complex and solid aroma of cork, cheese and hay; subtle carbonation and with a fair acidity and a medium malt backbone; quite dry and long acidic fruity and cheesy finish with lingering notes of cork 5/9/8/4/18 3 FONTEINEN OUDE GEUZE VINTAGE 2002 _3441_2002 vintage - hazy bright and dark orange colour with a little white foam; very complex aroma of hay, rhubarb and grapefruit; medium-bodied, juicy and very acidic; somehow smooth; very long acidic aftertaste with more dust, vinegar and rhubarb - a great beer! 4/9/8/5/18 3 FONTEINEN SCHAARBEEKSE KRIEK _2607_2005 vintage, thanks to Per - opaque dark redish colour with absolutely no foam; deep aroma of black cherries with notes of vinegar and haye; oily with a good malt body; a robust acidity appears before a long and moderately dry aftertaste of cherries and rhubarb - a little lack of complexitiy prevents this beer to be relly great 4/8/8/4/15 3 FONTEINEN BEERSEL TARWEBIER _2625_cloudy orange colour with a firm little white head; aroma of orange peel with lingering notes of spices; slightly oily with a high carbonation, medium-bodied with a robust sweetness, a touch of acidic tartness partially balances it; slightly fruity finish 5/6/6/3/13 3 FONTEINEN OUDE GEUZE 1998 (50TH ANNIVERSARY) _2538_bottled on 21-Nov-1998; thanks to fiulijn for this one ! - it comes with a bright and opaque orange colour and a solid persistent white head, a penetrating, complex nose of rhubarb, grapefruit, sour apples and vinegar; high carbonation, some acidity in the beginning, soon followed by a robust sourness; clean malt body; the finish is very dry and deeply sour with more notes of apples and rhubarb, the whole thing staying very long in the mouth - another masterpiece from 3 Fonteinen ! 5/9/8/4/16 3 FONTEINEN OUDE GEUZE _2498_Bottled, 1999 vintage, thanks to fiulijn ! - amber-orange colour, no foam, strong aroma of vinegar and rhubarb, lactic, notes of haye, very acidic and sour but never too aggressive, very dry sourish rhubarb finish - waouh ! this is what a geuze should be; perfectly wonderful ! 4/9/8/5/18 3 FONTEINEN FRAMBOOS _2280_1999 vintage, sampled 12711/2004 - slightly hazy reddish colour, the initial foam quickly reduces, haye and vinegar, notes of red fruits, very sour, very dry and sour vinegar aftertaste - a big punch in the face ! (thanks to fiulijn vor this very impressive beer) 4/8/8/4/17 3 FONTEINEN KRIEK _2281_clear, reddish in colour, absolutely no foam, strong aroma of vinegar and dry cherries, notes of cellar and noble moisture, very dry and very sour, the finish is moderately long, dry and sour - very good but lacking a bit of complexity 3/8/7/4/15 3 FONTEINEN BEERSEL BLOND _2623_hazy orange colour with a firm creamy head and a beautiful lacing; bready nose with citrusy, grapefruity notes; tart, medium to full malt body, some acidity and a long dry aftertaste of orange peel and almonds - a very nice brew 5/7/8/4/15 3 FOURQUETS LUPULUS _4466_from Amstein - pale and hazy golden-blond colour under a robust and bright white foam; very juicy fruity nose (apple and pineapple), quite spicy, some notes of esters and hops too; soft mouthfeel and medium-bodied, bitter/sweet and juicy, fizzy and fruity aftertaste with some residual sugars - dangerously easy drinking for a beer at 8.5%; a pleasant beer but one which will give me a bad headache if I drink the whole bottle 5/7/7/4/15 4 PAVÉS (SILENRIEUX) LE PAVÉ DE L'OURS _683_cloudy white colour, fine head, honey and lemon aroma, acidity, full, alcohol 4/7/8/4/15 ABBAYE DE LEFFE (ST GUIBERT) VIEILLE CUVEE 8 _825_clear dark reddish colour, fine and compact head, nice lacing, slightly toasted nose, aroma of licorice and caramel with a touch of alcohol, some sweetness, robust malt body, creamy mouthfeel with a correct finishing bitterness, the aftertaste is malty, slightly fruity and quite long 5/7/7/4/14 ABBAYE DE LEFFE (ST GUIBERT) RADIEUSE _820_amber-brown colour, fine head, apple and spicy aroma, smooth, full and bitter with a long spicy finish 5/7/8/4/15 ABBAYE DE LEFFE (ST GUIBERT) BLONDE _815_deep golden colour, nice head, fruity and spicy aroma, smooth, alcohol presence, tart, spicy finish 5/7/7/4/14 ABBAYE DE LEFFE (ST GUIBERT) TRIPLE 8 _814_hazy orange colour with a fine head and a correct lacing, spicy, bready and honeyish nose, creamy mouthfeel, medium to full body, some sweetness and tartness followed by a decent bitterness, moderately dry yeasty finish with some sugars remaining 4/7/7/3/14 ABBAYE DE LEFFE (ST GUIBERT) BRUNE 6 _813_clear red-brown colour with a fine foam, slightly toasted caramel aroma, sweet with a moderate body, the finish is toasted, grassy and decently malty - ok, but lacking of complexity 4/7/6/3/13 ABBAYE DES ROCS BLANCHE des HONNELLES _1967_hazy amber-orange with yeast particules floating in, few foam, strong peachy and perfumy aroma, corny, tart and oily with a decent bitterness, the finish is dry, malty and fruity - complex and solid 3/8/7/4/15 ABBAYE DES ROCS la MONTAGNARDE _1092_orange colour, few head, impresive aroma: yeasty, bready with deep fruity notes, full-bodied, nice bitterness, touch of alcohol, long dry bready finish - a very nice beer ! 4/8/8/4/16 ABBAYE DES ROCS NOUNNETTE _2147_very cloudy dark orange colour with a giant creamy head, estery and yeasty nose, full-bodied, solid bitterness, the finish is bready and slightly dry with a long bitterness - beautiful ! 5/7/8/5/17 Abbaye des Rocs _9_red-brown colour, no foam; aroma: ginger bread, prune, chocolate; flavor: ginger bread, intense; aftertaste: very sweet, long 3/10/9/5/17 ABBAYE DES ROCS la MONTAGNARDE ALTITUDE 6 _10_honey colour, deep lemon and spicy aroma, smooth, full bodied, some pleasant acidity 4/9/7/4/16 ABBAYE DES ROCS GRAND CRU _2274_reddish-brown colour with a big dense foam, subtle and complex aroma of caramel, malt, pear and bread, creamy mouthfeel, medium to full-bodied, very bitter, dry bitter and woody, caramel aftertaste with light notes of alcohol - deeply balanced and complex (thanks to fiulijn for this beer !) 5/8/9/5/17 ABBAYE DES ROCS SPECIALE NOËL _415_red-amber colour, fine lace, very malty, spicy, sweet, spicy aftertaste - great beer 5/8/8/5/17 ACHILLES SERAFIJN TRIPPEL _1604_cloudy dark orange colour, fine head, deep honeyish aroma, smooth and sweet, lot of carbonation, long spicy and bitter finish with some fruity notes (lychees) - a good example of the style 4/7/7/4/15 ACHOUFFE la CHOUFFE _1271_blond colour, few head, honey and spices aroma, perfumy, sweet, alcohol and bitter finish 3/8/7/4/14 ACHOUFFE CHOUFFE HOUBLON DOBBELEN IPA TRIPEL _4072_courtesy of Toni Flükiger - hazy golden-blond colour with a bright and firm white foam; solid fruity hoppiness (grapefruit and apple), citrus and esters; medium to full malt body, quite sweet with a late bitterness; long aromatic bitter fruity finish - a very nice beer; refreshing and lively; the missing link between IPA's and tripels 4/8/8/4/17 ACHOUFFE N’ICE CHOUFFE _338_updated 1/2006: cloudy reddish-brown colour with a rocky, brown-tainted head and a nice lacing; strong estery nose, notes of apple and melon; sweet with a robust malt backbone; long malty and fruity finish with notes of caramel and some residual sugars; a hint of warming alcohol brings the final touch to this very enjoyable beer

1/2001: bordeaux colour, banana aroma, spicy, sweet, full-bodied, spicy aftertaste 5/8/8/4/16 ACHOUFFE Mc Chouffe _347_dark brown colour, big creamy head, beautiful lace, strong caramel and malt aroma with notes of anise, spicy, sweet and full-bodied, lot of carbonation, dry malty and spicy finish 5/8/7/4/15 ACHOUFFE CHOUFFE BIÈRE DU SOLEIL _419_deep honey colour, nice lace, orange aroma, fresh, fruity and bitter 5/8/7/4/15 ALKEN-MAES (DE GOUDEN BOOM) BRUGSE WIT/TARWEBIER _1780_cloudy yellow-orange colour, fine head, deep spicy aroma (coriander, cloves?), hay and lemon, medium-bodied, dry and light acidic finish - a sure value 4/8/7/3/14 ALKEN-MAES GRIMBERGEN DUBBEL _829_dark ruby-brown colour, little chaotic foam but a nice lacing, toffee aroma, notes of malt and alcohol, sweet and meidum-bodied, a bit oily with a sugary and caramelish finish - an easy, low-quality dubbel 4/6/6/2/10 ALKEN-MAES GRIMBERGEN BLOND _828_clear blond colour with a big foam and a nice lacing, yeasty aroma with notes of pear and alcohol, sweet and medium-bodied, hint of bitterness, the finish is very short and inoffensiv - a beer for beginners 5/7/6/2/12 ALKEN-MAES JUDAS _808_cloudy honey colour, fine head, chemical grapefruit aroma, very yeasty, effervescent, some sweetnes followed by a long bitter and very spicy finish. Too much carbonation, lacking of balance and quite artificial character. 5/6/7/4/12 ALKEN-MAES FARO _4001_very dark ruby-brown colour with a poor beige head, aroma of red fruits, candi sugar and a touch of vinegar, sweet with a poor malt body, lemonade-like, sweetish aftertaste of cola, low carbonation 4/6/5/3/11 ALKEN-MAES MAES NATURE _933_golden-orange colour, fine head, fresh aroma of coriander and lemon, totally flat flavour - probably the most unbalanced beer I've ever had 4/7/2/1/4 ALKEN-MAES ZULTE OUD BRUIN _944_red-brown colour, few head, plum aroma, slightly sour, light-bodied 2/6/5/3/12 ALKEN-MAES GRIMBERGEN ROUSSA _938_reddish colour, few head, hoppy, mango and roses nose, slightly smokey, tart and dry, fresh - easy but pleasant 3/7/6/3/12 ALKEN-MAES PILS _672_very light yellow colour, nice head, not very hopped, fresh and dry 4/5/4/2/8 Alken-Maes grimbergen Tripel _11_3 y.o. - hazy golden-orange colour with a little stable head leaving a nice lacing; aroma of bread and orange peal; lot of carbonation, full-bodied with a tart bitterness; long bitter orange-ish aftertaste with notes of old apples, warming alcohol, and spices - a solid tripel 4/7/7/4/15 ALKEN-MAES DEMARCHE CUVEE de CINEY BLONDE _805_transparent golden colour, few head, candy and alcohol nose, sweet and very spicy, long finish 3/6/7/4/14 ALKEN-MAES (DEMARCHE) CUVEE de CINEY BRUNE _806_brown colour, fine head, malty with a hint of burnt caramel in the nose, sweet candy - nice but nothing to dream about 4/6/7/4/14 ALKEN-MAES GRIMBERGEN OPTIMO BRUNO _12_re-rated, Aug-2005 - hazy red-brown colour with a little foam; strong spicy nose (horseradish and something else I can’t put a name on it) with notes of strawberries, solvant and alcohol in the background; strong malt body, a bit oily and definitively on the sweet side though a correct bitterness shows itself at the end; the finish is dry and very malty, very spicy and with long warming alcohol notes - lacks of cohesion 4/6/7/3/11 ALKEN-MAES GRIMBERGEN CUVÉE DE L'ERMITAGE _1469_red-brown colour, fine head and a beautiful lace, malt and caramel aroma with fruity notes, full-bodied, sweet with a robust malty finish 5/8/7/4/15 ALKEN-MAES FREEDOM PILS _2307_pale golden colour, the initial foam disappears very fast, very light hoppiness in the nose, sweet, light to medium-bodied, tart with a touch of bitterness, the finish is slightly dry but mainly watery - nothing to see here and I will take the freedom to dislike this beer. 2/3/3/2/4 ALVINNE BLOND EXTRA _2581_bottled, thanks to Per - cloudy orange colour and almost no foam; a solid flowery and fruity (lychees and pineapple) hoppiness invades the nose with unusual notes of ashes in the background; medium to full-bodied with a clean malt profile; long dry bitter fruity finish - a very good and unusual beer 4/7/7/4/14 ALVINNE GASPAR _4903_from crackedkettle.com - cloudy orange colour with tons of particles floating within, giant pale beige foam and a nice lacework; aroma of almonds and apples, slightly dusty and spicy; juicy palate, full-bodied and with a fair bitterness; the finish is herbal, bitter and fruity, lasting very long - a beautiful gift 4/7/9/4/17 ALVINNE MORPHEUS EXTRA R.A. _5113_courtesy of fiulijn - cloudy orange colour under a solid bright white foam; nice lace; yeasty and estery nose, citrusy and almondy; low carbonation and medium to full-bodied, moderate bitterness and a fruity, almondy hoppy finish - shows a fresh hoppiness 5/7/7/4/15 ALVINNE EXTRA RESTYLED _4908_from crackedkettle.com - cloudy dark orange colour with a solid white foam left; nice lacework; yeasty and fruity (pear and grapefruit), spicy; juicy palate, quite full-bodied and very bitter, quite dry with an aftertaste of bitter oranges and a touch of almonds - very nice 4/8/8/4/17 ALVINNE LEX'KE _4894_from crackedkettle.com - pours a cloudy dark orange colour with a firm and solid beige foam; nice lacework; aroma of pineapples and apples; notes of cream and spices, quite vinous; sweet and with a fine carbonation, juicy and very fruity, estery finish - pleasant 4/7/7/3/14 ALVINNE MELCHIOR _3504_from belgianshop.com - the beer is nervously foaming out of the bottle ... cloudy copper-brown colour, foaming, foaming ... I needed 10 minutes to pour it; giant beige foam; aroma of caramel and dust; very sweet and full-bodied; thick with a solid bitterness, quite dry and long aftertaste of caramel with strong warming alcohol notes - weird 3/6/7/4/14 ALVINNE BALTHAZAR _3496_from belgianshop.com - cloudy dark brown colour with a solid creamy beige head; nice lace; anise and pepper aroma; notes of banana; very creamy in the mouth, full-bodied, tart and fair bitterness; the finish is long with a chocolatey maltiness and more spicy notes - robust and with lot of character 5/7/8/4/16 ALVINNE CHELMSFORD OAK SMOKED PORTER _5121_courtesy of fiulijn - very dark brown colour with a solid dark beige foam left; a fair smokiness with notes of ashes and exotic fruits; medium-bodied and quite creamy palate, some tartness and quite acidic/bitter; the finish is salty with notes of tar and ashes - very good and interesting 5/9/8/4/16 ALVINNE PIPEDREAM _4446_courtesy of DerDoppelbock - cloudy copper-amber colour with a huge and firm beige head; solid hoppy nose with notes of almonds, oranges and caramel; very rounded mouthfeel, medium to full malt body; some astringency and a respectable bitterness; long grassy and fruity (orange dominates) aftertaste 3/7/7/3/14 ALVINNE PODGE BELGIAN IMPERIAL STOUT _3266_courtesy of Papsoe - very dark brown colour, no foam remaining; deep aroma of black chocolate and licorice; slightly toasty, low carbonation, sweet with a fair bitterness; lot of residual sugars in the finish with notes of coffee and chocolate 4/8/7/4/15 ALVINNE TRIPEL _4888_from crackedkettle.com - brutal gushing leaving barely half of the bottle left to drink; cloudy and very unclean orange colour; solid and long lasting pale beige foam; nice lacework; estery, dusty and very fruity aroma (apple and banana), light notes of caramel; overcarbonated and very sweet; juicy palate and with a good malt backbone; moderate bitterness and a long sweetish and fruity, yeasty finish 4/7/7/4/13 ANKER GOUDEN CAROLUS/CAROLUS D’OR _785_dark ruby-brown colour, big creamy head, nice lacing, malty, prune aroma, bready, vinous, very smoot, lightly sweet, sharp bitterness with a touch of acidity, long dry malty finish with notes of alcohol - robust and complex, the freshness of the mouthfeel is tempered by the quite heavy finish 5/8/8/3/14 Artevelde Bière du Corsaire _13_golden, transparent, nice fine foam; aroma: pastries, nut, complex, powerful; flavor: perfume, orange; long aftertaste 5/10/9/5/18 les ARTISANS BRASSEURS PÊCHE ABRICOT _982_cloudy orange colour, creamy head, peach and apricot aroma (as expected, but not overwhelming), vinegar, very smooth, lot of carbonation, yeasty, some acidity followed by a long bitter and fruity finish - surprisingly good and well-balanced 5/8/8/4/16 les ARTISANS BRASSEURS PRINTEMPS _985_dark orange colour, no head, fruity (pineapple?) and vinegar aroma, lot of carbonation, tart, fresh with a dry acid and fruity finish - refreshing and pleasant 3/7/6/3/14 les ARTISANS BRASSEURS ALDEGONDE AMBREE _986_deep amber colour, big creamy head, wonderful lace, deep spicy and fruity aroma, bready, malty, sweet and creamy with a touch of acidity, dry spicy finish 5/8/7/4/15 les ARTISANS BRASSEURS la MARLAGNE BLANCHE _987_pale yellow-white colour, big creamy head, perfumy, coriander aroma, grainy, acid notes, fresh, dry citrusy finish 5/7/8/4/15 les ARTISANS BRASSEURS (A.S.B.L) la NOISETTE D'ANDENNE _988_pale orange colour, big creamy head, earthy, wood and nutty aroma, sweet and smooth, alcohol notes, long bitter hazelnutty finish - very nice 5/8/7/4/16 les ARTISANS BRASSEURS la WALLONIE _1857_clear amber-blond with a big creamy head which leaves a nice lacing, strong corny aroma with some spicy and medicinal notes, very carbonated, smooth and unpleasant mouthfeel with a dry and rough bitter finish - don't know what this is supposed to be but this is a failure 3/5/4/2/7 les ARTISANS BRASSEURS ALDEGONDE BRUNE _989_red-amber colour, no head, malty , prune aroma, acid and sweet, dry plumy finish 3/8/7/4/14 les ARTISANS BRASSEURS ALDEGONDE BLONDE _990_orange colour, big creamy head, beautiful lace, peach and spicy aroma, lot of carbonation, creamy, alcohol flavors, very long bitter spicy finish 5/8/6/4/13 les ARTISANS BRASSEURS (MIBRANA) la NAMUROISE AMBREE _991_transparent amber colour, fine head, spicy aroma with fruity notes (pear?), very carbonated, tart and sweet with just few bitterness to deal with, long spicy finish 4/7/6/4/14 les ARTISANS BRASSEURS MOUTARDE-MOSTERD _993_A beer with mustard ?!? That's the kind of things I'm always afraid to taste ... - cloudy orange colour, fine creamy head, spicy aroma (notes of mustard but nothing offending), sweet and full-bodied with a late, fine, sharp finish 4/6/6/3/13 les ARTISANS BRASSEURS la MARLAGNE BLONDE _994_pale orange colour, fine creamy head, discreet peach and spicy nose, estery, overcarbonated like, unfortunately, most of the products from this brewery, creamy, some acidity, dry nutty finish - unbalanced and quite brutal 4/6/4/3/8 les ARTISANS BRASSEURS BIERE DE NOËL _1446_dark ruby-brown colour, big creamy head, beautiful lace, spicy and yeasty with notes of caramel, full-bodied, smooth, sweet and heavy, slightly bitter, long aftertaste of caramel 4/7/7/4/14 les ARTISANS BRASSEURS (MIBRANA) la NAMUROISE BLONDE _995_golden colour, big creamy head, very complex nose: alcohol, spicy with notes of peanuts, very asserive, earthy, full and bitter, dry spicy finish with a touch of acidity - a beautiful brew ! 5/9/8/4/16 ARTOIS (INTERBREW) VIEUX TEMPS _916_bronze colour, nice creamy head, subtile fruity (lychee) aroma, smooth, slightly tart with some bitterness in the finish - easy but quite seducing 5/7/6/3/14 INBEV STELLA ARTOIS _117_translucide and bright golden colour, big and irregular white head with big bubbles; elusive herbal aroma with notes of paperboard behind; the palate begins slightly oily, moderately sweet; medium-bodied; a hint of late bitterness with a decent malty, corny finish - drinkable 3/4/6/3/11 INBEV BELGIUM STELLA ARTOIS NA _3312_clear golden colour, almost no foam; aroma of wort, sweet and watery; long aftertaste of wort - pfouaahh ... 2/2/3/2/4 INBEV BELGIUM ORANJEBOOM 12 SUPER STRONG _4619_canned; from Amstein - clear golden colour with a bad head retention; aroma of apple and solvant; sticky and very sweet, full-bodied; long fruity finish with more notes of solvant and a heavy warming alcohol kick 3/5/4/2/7 INBEV BELGIUM BASS PALE ALE _4698_courtesy of Allen - pours a hazy amber beer under a huge pale beige foam; modest flowery and earthy aroma; rounded palate, sweet and with a medium malt backbone; slightly sticky and with a moderate bitterness; some residual sugars in a gentle flowery finish - terribly lacking of character 3/5/5/3/10 ARTOIS (INTERBREW) STELLA DRY _904_the label says: "without aftertaste" as if it was the ultimate marketing argument. Ridiculous and tragic at the same time ... - transparent golden colour, fine head, few hop presence, crisp and fresh, dry and short finish. After all, it was not as bad as the label said it was ! 4/4/5/2/9 ASSOCIATION ROYALE DES ETUDIANTS ABBAYE DE GEMBLOUX _1114_dark orange colour, fine head, aroma of honey and blackcurrant, full-bodied, bitter, dry malty finish 4/8/7/4/15 AUBEL BRUNE _469_dark brown colour, fine lace, ginger bread aroma, sweet, spicy - has some likeness with the Westvleteren 4/9/8/4/17 AUBEL BLONDE _470_deep honey colour, big head, orange, spicy, caramel 5/8/8/4/16 AUTHENTIQUE AMBRÉE _2237_cloudy amber-orange colour, almost no foam, aroma of bread, orange and diacetyl, lot of carbonation, medium-bodied, rather neutral with a dry unpleasant aftertaste of unfermented malt - needs to be improved 2/5/4/2/6 AUTHENTIQUE BLONDE _2255_cloudy orange colour, almost no foam, aroma of orange, coriander and unfermented malts, sweet and medium-bodied, the finish is slightly dry and remembers me the one of my first homebrew ... and this is not a compliment ... 2/5/5/2/7 BAVIK PETRUS BLOND _2831_hazy reddish-orange colour with a fine creamy white head and a superb lacing; the yeasty/bready notes domintae leaving just some hints of apricot in the background; soft and creamy mouthfeel with a low carbonation; it ends bitter and moderately dry with long yeasty notes - easy but quite pleasant 5/7/7/3/13 BAVIK PILAARBIJTER BLOND _2236_hazy orange colour, very foamy and creamy head, aroma of candy sugar and orange peal, creamy mouthfeel, medium to full body, slightly acidic, dry bitter and lemony finish with some alcohol notes 5/7/7/4/14 BAVIK PILAARBIJTER BRUIN _2155_clear dark brown colour, giant and nervous foamy head, caramel and malty aroma, sweet and medium-bodied, slightly overcarbonated, touch of sourness, the finish is moderately dry and malty but quite long - OK but nothing to write home about 5/6/6/3/13 BAVIK PETRUS OUD BRUIN _2830_hazy dark reddish-brown colour under a fine little foam; gentle fruity nose with notes of vinegar; rather thin-bodied and quite sharp acidity; the finish is moderately dry, showing more acidity and some notes of apple - lacking of malt backbone to be really good 4/7/6/3/12 BAVIK PETRUS DUBBEL _2823_pours a very dark brown colour under a creamy brown/beige head; a bit toasty, cookie maltiness with some ginger and grapefruity notes; moderately sweet and with a decent malt body; biscuity maltiness in the finish and some residual sweetness 5/7/7/4/15 BAVIK PETRUS SPECIALE _14_amber-orange colour, little chaotic foam but a nice lacing, aroma of apple and cream, some yeasty notes, full-bodied, quite neutral, malty and slightly fruity finish - gentle 4/7/6/3/12 BAVIK EZEL BRUIN _3020_hazy ruby colour with a solid creamy beige head; nice lace; aroma of apple, gingerbread and solvant; medium-bodied, some harshness, sweet and slightly sour; the finish is short and malty but an unpleasant vegetable aftertaste stays in the mouth 4/5/4/2/7 BAVIK WITTE EZEL _504_from belgianshop.com - very cloudy dark orange colour, little elusive foam; aroma of pineapple, perfumy with some spicy notes; sweet, tart and acidic, medium-bodied and a bit oily on the tongue; the finish is quite dry, acidic and peppery - sharp and full of character 3/7/7/3/15 BAVIK PONY-STOUT _676_very dark brown colour, nice head, coffee aroma, sour and horribly disgusting 4/4/2/3/1 BAVIK WITTEKERKE _1038_according to the label: "the best belgian witbier on the market"; I never made good experiences with beers claiming such things - pale cloudy orange colour, fine head, nice lace, discreet perfumy and spicy aroma, citrusy, crisp, sweet and refreshing, moderate citrusy finish - lacks of complexity 5/6/5/3/10 BAVIK WITTEKERKE MILLENNIUM _485_cloudy honey colour, nice head, fruity aroma, sweet, light and spicy 4/7/6/4/14 BAVIK PREMIUM PILS _1381_clear yellow colour, few head, herbal, medium hoppiness, slightly tart, medium-bodied with a dry, light bitter finish 3/6/6/3/13 BAVIK WITTEKERKE ROSÉ _2479_rose-orange colour with a little foam, strong aroma of raspberry juice, some initial tartness followed by an incredible sweetness, a bit oily and heavy, long sugary raspberry jam finish - desperately cloying ... 2/3/2/1/3 BAVIK PETRUS AGED PALE _4101_courtesy of Pascal Sauser - clear blond-amber colour, little foam; sourish vinegar aroma, respectable malt body, sour with some sweetness underneath; tart, long sourish aftertaste of cherries and plums; quite dry - a very good one 4/8/8/4/16 BELLE-VUE KRIEK EXTRA _1950_clear dark reddish colour, few head but a nice lacing, nice cherry aroma, slightly vinous, crisp and sweet, light to medium-bodied, clean cherryish finish - fresh and too sweet but for some mysterious reasons I like it. 4/8/6/3/13 BELLE-VUE KRIEK LA _1948_clear dark reddish colour, fine head and a beautiful lace, dry cherry aroma, notes of vinegar and an unpleasant paperboard touch, very sweet and very light-bodied, the finih is dry and flat except for some cherryish and carton-like notes - barely drinkable 3/4/3/2/5 BELLE-VUE GUEUZE _801_amber-yellow colour, fine head, very fruity aroma (apricot), perfumy, lactic, strange vegetable flavour, sweet, orange candy, no character 4/7/4/3/10 belle-vue kriek primeur 96 _15_also sampled as "Bécasse Kriek Primeur 96" - fine impressive aroma, cherry and spicy flavor - great! 4/10/9/4/17 BELLE-VUE FRAMBOISE _1022_reddish colour, fine head, nice lace, moderate raspberry aroma, vinous, very sweet with only few sourness to balance it, artificial candies-like finish 5/6/3/2/6 Binchoise bière des Ours _16_cloudy orange colour, honey and orange aroma, spicy honey flavor 5/8/8/4/16 BINCHOISE SPECIALE NOËL _1980_cloudy ruby colour with a big creamy head, strong honeyish aroma, notes of berries, full-bodied, lot of carbonation, the finish is dry and flowery with long honeyish notes 5/8/8/4/17 la BINCHOISE BRUNE TRADITION _550_under the name Cistercienne Bruna (same recipe): bright dark ruby-brown colour with a dense creamy head, nice lacing, strong spicy aroma (nutmeg?), earthy, notes of alcohol, sweet with a very creamy mouthfeel, the finish is slightly dry, quite bitter and salty with a touch of chocolate - a very interesting dubbel !
23.10.2001: brown-amber colour, fine head, superb aroma (apple, cherry), smooth, dry 4/8/7/4/14 BINCHOISE TRIPLE _4100_courtesy of Pascal Sauser - cloudy blond colour with a little white foam; esters and citrus, some spicy notes too; sticky and full-bodied, very sweet, dry and bitter aftertaste of candi sugar, fruits and spices - quite heavy 4/7/6/3/12 la BINCHOISE ROSE DES REMPARTS _1250_red colour, fine creamy head, deep raspberry aroma, crisp and fresh, sweet and slightly tart, dry fruity finish - one-dimensional but very pleasant 4/7/6/3/14 la BINCHOISE BELGE _1946_clear amber colour with a fine head and a correct lacing, floral hoppiness with notes of caramel, medium-bodied, fine bitterness, the finish is quite dry, moderately malty with reminiscence of caramel - fresh and subtle 4/6/6/3/13 BINCHOISE BELGOO MAGUS _3713_from crackedkettle.com; 4 grains beer (barley, wheat, oats and spelt) - cloudy dark orange colour with a poor and irregular foam; aroma of cinnamon, apricot and orange; highly carbonated, medium-bodied, tart palate; rough and bitter aftertaste of orange and cinnamon - raw and unfriendly 3/5/6/2/9 BINCHOISE CISTERCIENNE CLARA _2256_cloudy orange colour with a giant creamy head and a nice lacing, very spicy nose, notes of lemon and ham, slightly acidic, sweet with some astringence, dry citrusy and spicy finish 5/7/7/3/14 BISTER JAMBOISE _1113_orange colour, big creamy head, nice lace, fresh and spicy, full-bodied, slightly tart (here comes the mustard! but stays very subtle), long dry bitter finish - well-balanced and interesting 5/7/7/4/15 BLAUGIES la MONEUSE _459_deep orange colour, big head, orange aroma, smooth, full-bodied, bitter aftertaste 5/8/8/4/16 BLAUGIES la MONEUSE BRUNE _467_dark brown, nice head, malty, caramel, full-bodied 5/8/8/4/16 BOCKOR BELLEGEMS BRUIN _1301_from belgianshop.com - clear and bright reddish-brown colour, no remaining foam; vinous, aroma of wood and sourcherries; sweet and sour, medium-bodied, some astringence; long and quite dry, sourish, fruity and caramelish finish 3/8/7/4/14 BOCKOR OMER TRADITIONAL BLOND _4913_from Amstein - quite clear blond colour under a huge white foamy head; very estery nose with notes of pear and yeast; bitter-sweet palate and quite full-bodied; aftertaste of fruits and solvant 4/5/6/2/10 BOCKOR JACOBINS PASSION MAX _2240_cloudy orange colour, unregular foam, very strong passion fruit aroma, very very sweet, slightly acidic, sugary and fruity - out of any balance; not suitable for adults 3/5/3/2/5 BOCKOR JACOBINS KRIEK MAX _2150_one more beer from this crazy cherry juice trend ... - clear reddish in colour, giant unregular and pinky head, nice lacing, strong nose of cherry-sweeties with notes of wet haye, very sweet, slightly sourish, the finish is long and shows more chery notes - a bit cloying due to an excessive sweetness; I’m not convinced 4/6/5/2/10 BOCKOR JACOBINS FRAMBOISE LAMBIC _823_reddish colour, fine head, pleasant raspberry aroma, sweet with wome sourness 4/6/6/3/13 BOCKOR JACOBINS FRAMBOISE MAX _2165_clear dark reddish colour with a big and unregular creamy pinky head, nice lacing, dry raspberry aroma, sweet and sour, light to medium-bodied, oily, long sourish raspberry finish - ok, but to drink in small quantities 3/6/6/3/13 BOCKOR JACOBINS GUEUZE _824_pale orange colour, fine head, wine-like aroma, fruity, tart, sweet, lack of complexity 4/6/5/3/9 BOELENS BIEKEN _1607_3 y.o. - blond-orange colour, fine creamy head, subtle flowery and honeyish aroma with a touch of alcohol, very smooth, creamy, moderate bitterness, long dry yeasty finish with strong notes of gingerbread 5/8/7/4/16 BOELENS TRIPEL KLOK _4898_from crackedkettle.com - cloudy dark blond colour with a little persistent beige foam; slightly yeasty with notes of peach and passion fruit; sweet and full-bodied, solid carbonation and quite sticky; a solid bitterness and a long fruity, bitter-sweet finish - a very nice beer 4/7/7/4/15 BOELENS SANTA BEE _3243_from belgianshop.com - cloudy reddish-brown colour with a stable little beige foam; spicy nose with notes of blackcurrant; thick, very sweet and oily, full-bodied; very long woody, spicy and yeasty finish with a warming alcohol touch 3/8/6/3/14 BOELENS WAASLANDER _4868_from crackedkettle.com - cloudy orange colour with a decent head retention; estery, perfumy and very spicy aroma; sharp and with a solid carbonation; tart and acidic; some residual sweetness and a moderate bitterness in a long spicy (coriander) and fruity estery finish - interesting 4/7/8/4/15 BOON DUIVELS BIER DONKER _3501_from belgianshop.com - hazy dark brown colour with a solid creamy beige foam; correct lacing; chocolatey maltiness with notes of pear; creamy with a moderate malt body; light bitterness; short aftertaste of almonds and cookies 5/7/6/3/13 BOON OUD BEERSEL OUDE GEUZE _2621_pours a cloudy copper colour with a nice firm creamy head and a nice lace; powerful and complex aroma of vinegar, grapefruit, hay and acidic cream; notes of cork; solid malt body, very intense sourness; long and dry aftertaste of green apples and vinegar - refreshing, complex and diabolically pleasant 5/8/9/5/18 BOON FRAMBOISE _2031_2002 vintage, sampled 05/2004 - clear bright reddish colour, almost no foam, crisp amd acidic raspberry aroma, vinous, full-bodied, light acidity, the finish is moderately dry with more raspberry notes 4/7/7/3/13 BOON GEUZE OUDE _572_bottled 1997, sampled june 2003 - deep bright orange colour, big creamy head, complex aroma (apple, ginger, cinnamon, rhubarb with light grassy notes), strong acidity, very long dry fruity and acid finish - complex and refreshing 5/8/8/4/16 BOON OUDE KRIEK _2724_dark reddish colour with a rocky stable beige head; aroma of hay and cheese, crisp cherryish notes are coming through while the beer gets warmer; initially smooth but soon comes a solid acidity; medium-bodied, long acidic, dry and cheese-ish finish - a beautiful kriek and a perfect beer to celebrate the victory of Russia over Canada ! 5/8/8/4/16 BOON OUDE GEUZE MARIAGE PARFAIT _1982_hazy pale orange colour, little foam, rhubarb, haye and vinegar, refreshing, tart, lot of carbonation, acidic, long dry alcohol finish - simply wonderful ! 4/8/9/5/18 BOON OUD BEERSEL OUDE KRIEK _2614_very cloudy and dark reddish brown colour with a big, rose-tainted foamy head, beautiful lace; powerful and charming aroma of cherry and vinegar meeting notes of cheese and hay; the mouthfeel is surprisingly thin for a beer at 6.5% but some help comes immediately with a long dry and beautiful aftertaste of sour cherries and rhubarb 5/8/6/4/15 BOON KRIEK _800_ruby colour, fine head, cherry and caramel aroma, very sweet, lack of complexity, aftertaste is brief and dry - pleasant but lacks of complexity. 5/7/5/3/11 BOSTEELS DEUS _2136_clear pale yellow colour with a giant and very foamy head, apple and acidic aroma, overcarbonated, oily and heavy, lot of alcohol and licorice, notes of cleaning product, bitter - it really doesn’t work for me 4/4/3/2/5 BOSTEELS LA MÊME CHOSE _17_hint of cherry aroma, flat taste 3/7/3/2/7 BOSTEELS KWAK PAUWEL _346_amber colour, fine head, smoked bacon aroma and flavour, long aftertaste 5/9/8/4/17 BOSTEELS Karmeliet tripel _18_clear, cloudy, nice head, deep orange and perfume aroma, sweet and spicy flavor, long aftertaste 5/9/9/5/18 le BOUFFON du ROI la BOUFFONNE _478_cloudy honey colour, fine head, grapefruit aroma, sweet and spicy with a nutty aftertaste 4/8/7/4/15 BOUILLON LA MEDIEVALE AMBREE _2727_clear reddish-amber in colour, creamy white-beige head; nice lace; weird aroma of smoked sausages, lemony and grassy; lot of carbonation, thin-bodied, low bitterness before a moderately dry finish where notes of old apples and cooked vegetables meet together - very dubious 4/4/4/2/7 BOUILLON CUVEE DE BOUILLON _2719_cloudy orange colour with an incredibly foamy white creamy head; citrusy and honeyish aroma, some coriander also; sweet, soft and creamy, a touch of acidity but by far not enough to balance the sweetness; honeyish finish with some residual sugars 4/7/6/3/13 BOUILLON LA BOUILLONNAISE _1928_cloudy amber-brown with a big creamy head, discreet licorice aroma with light bready notes, dusty, light-bodied, flavourless, watery and slightly dry finish - very bad beer from a strange brewery ! 4/5/2/2/4 BOUILLON L'OURS DE BOHAN _1923_amber-orange colour, big creamy head, strong estery and yeasty nose, some spices, overcarbonated, slightly sour, bubblegum-like aftertaste of bitter orange - artificial 4/6/3/2/7 BRASSERIE A VAPEUR VAPEUR COCHONNE _585_dirty red-amber colour, no foam, plum aroma, sweet, alcohol presence, unbalanced and slightly disgusting - a beer who lives up to its name ! 2/7/4/2/9 VAPEUR L'HOUDINOISE _2327_hazy amber colour, fine creamy head, strong aroma of grapefruit, apple and alcohol, medium to full-bodied, more fruity notes in a dry malty finish - strange and original - thanks to fiulijn for this one 3/7/7/3/13 BRASSERIE A VAPEUR VAPEUR VANILLE _1400_golden-orange colour, no foam, clove and vanilla aroma, sweet, touch of acidity, quite neutral flavor with a dry and light spicy finish 2/6/5/3/10 BRASSERIE A VAPEUR SAISON PIPAIX _19_dark-orange, peach aroma, acid with unpleasant aftertaste 3/7/3/2/8 BRASSERIE A VAPEUR VAPEUR EN FOLIE _1418_dark orange colour, fine head, alcohol and bready aroma, soft and sweet, bubble-gum like, dry apricot finish - I'm definitely not a fan of this brewery 4/6/5/2/8 GÉANTS DUCASSIS _2173_cloudy dark red-brown colour, creamy pinky head, dry blackcurrant aroma, oily and medium-bodied, bitter/sour, very dry finish of blackcurrant with more sourish notes - an interesting and not easy fruit beer 4/7/7/4/15 BRASSERIE DES GÉANTS URCHON BRUNE _1894_dark brown colour with a giant head leaving a nice lacing, chaotic nose of bread, chocolate and anise, foamy mouthfeel, some sourness, short maltiness which leaves a bready and flat finish and this unpleasant sourness - a failure like the other beers I got from this brewery 4/4/3/2/6 BRASSERIE DES GÉANTS SAISON VOISIN _1839_hazy amber-orange colour, the initial head quickly reduces to a thin irregular foam, citrusy and grapefruit aroma, medium-bodied, unpleasant tartness, some metallic notes, slightly sour, dry peppery and metallic finish 3/6/4/2/8 BRASSERIE DES GÉANTS GOUYASSE BLONDE _1837_cloudy orange colour with a thin dense head, yeasty and bready, perfumy with notes of honey and anis, overcarbonated, bitter and dry with a long dry honeyish finish - rough and rather hard to drink for my palate 4/6/5/2/9 GÉANTS GOLIATH CHRISTMAS _4598_from Au Grain d'Orge - cloudy dark red-amber colour with a huge foamy beige head; nice lace; aroma of marzipan, apple and undefined spices; full-bodied and with a solid carbonation; some late bitterness, long spicy and malty finish 5/7/8/4/16 GÉANTS GOUYASSE TRIPLE _3015_hazy dark orange colour with some impurities within; little foam and a nice lacing; aroma of yeast, apricot and tangerines; full-bodied, a strong tartness comes very soon followed by a robust bitterness; long and very dry bitter finish with more fruity notes - a beautiful tripel 4/8/8/4/16 BROOTCOORENS LA SAMBRESSE BLONDE _2488_hazy orange colour, big and firm creamy white head, strong grapefruity and yeasty aroma with notes of caramel, tart and acidic with a high carbonation, solid bitterness, long and very dry aftertaste of raisin and apple - surprising 5/8/7/4/15 BROOTCOORENS ANGELUS BLONDE _2477_hazy orange colour, big creamy head, aroma of old apples, dust and cellar, notes of orange peal, sweet and a bit acidic, oily, medium- to full-bodied with a long dry bitterness and more fruity and dusty tones in the aftertaste 4/7/7/3/12 BROOTCOORENS ANGELUS BRUNE _2478_dark ruby-brown colour, big creamy head, aroma of old apples, cellar and dust + something unpleasant (fermentation problems ?), sweet and quite light-bodied, the finish is sugary with more notes of apples 4/5/5/2/8 GAMBRINUS HEIDI BIER _3229_sampled at the Biertage 2007; this beer is very probably contract brewed by Brunehaut - bronze-amber colour with a solid but irregular slightly beige foam; fresh aroma of apples and oranges; quite sweet with a solid carbonation and a lively palate; medium- to full-bodied, a fair bitterness; long fruity finish with notes of orange peel and vegetables, quite dry 4/6/7/3/13 BRUNEHAUT GAMBRINUS l'ALSACIENNE STORKANASCHT NID de CICOGNES _4008_hazy blond coloured with a big white foam, persistent and creamy - estery and lemony nose with notes of cellar, medium-bodied and tart, moderate carbonation, fairly sweet with a late bitterness, some residual sweetness in a fruity and dusty finish - classical belgian beer 4/7/6/3/12 BRUNEHAUT GAMBRINUS l'ALSACIENNE c'est CHOU CROUTE _4116_contract brewed for Brasserie Gambrinus, Mulhouse; from le Village de la Bière, Strasbourg - translucide golden colour with a solid and persistent white foam; nice lacing; estery and papery aroma; slightly astringent, medium-bodied and with a quite dry bitterness; the finish is short, dry and with a lingering astringency 4/5/6/3/12 BRUNEHAUT GAMBRINUS l'ALSACIENNE SANS CULOTTE HALLOWEEN _4117_from Atlas, Pontarlier - slightly hazy golden colour with a solid white foam; beautiful lace; the aroma is papery with notes of citrus and an undefined spice; medium-bodied and smooth palate; dry and slightly fruity finish - a bit harsh 4/6/6/3/11 BRUNEHAUT MAKASI _2308_dark brown colour with a big foamy head, aroma of gingerbread and hazelnut with some chocolatey notes, the body is medium at best, very creamy mouthfeel, low bitterness, long and dry coffeish and bready finish - very good beer ! 5/8/8/4/17 BRUNEHAUT GAMBRINUS l'ALSACIENNE _3231_contract brewed for Brasserie Gambrinus, Mulhouse; sampled at the Biertage 2007 - cloudy orange colour with a giant chaotic foam; estery nose with notes of pears and grapefruit; very sweet, medium-bodied at best, slightly sour and oily; the finish is short, fruity and gently dry - modest 4/6/7/3/12 BRUNEHAUT BLANCHE _1375_cloudy orange colour with a fine head and a nice lace, grapefruit and honeyish aroma, smooth and sweet with a touch of acidity, long corny and spicy finish - lot of character 4/7/7/3/15 BRUNEHAUT ABBAYE DE ST AMAND _1377_cloudy orange colour, fine head, raisins and berries aroma, creamy, lot of carbonation, tart with a moderate bitter and fruity finish 4/7/7/4/16 BRUNEHAUT BIERE DU MONT SAINT-AUBERT _1383_cloudy blond-orange colour, fine head, yeasty, spices and orange in the nose, smooth and tart with a long bitter fruity finish 5/7/8/4/15 BRUNEHAUT ABBAYE DE SAINT-MARTIN _1384_cloudy orange colour, fine head, malty, bread and chestnut aroma, smooth, lot of carbonation, full-bodied, strong character, long bitter bready finish 4/8/7/4/16 CANTILLON 50ºN-4ºE _3888_courtesy of Tony Flükiger - pours a hazy golden-blond colour without foam; aroma of cellar and apples, cider-like, notes of cinnamon; light to medium malt body; fair acidity (but quite modest by Cantillon standards), refreshing, quite dry and long fruity (apples) and acidic finish - very good 4/8/7/4/16 CANTILLON BLÅBÆR LAMBIK _3398_courtesy of fiulijn; brewed for Ølbutikken; vintage 2007 - fully cloudy reddish-brown colour; firm, persistent and creamy pink/beige head; typical and strong aroma of rhubarb, vinegar and cheese; creamy mouthfeel; a solid initial acidity and ... waouhh! now this is really sour!; moderate malt body; very dry acidic/sourish finish with lingering notes of rhubarb ans raspberries - simply superb! but I have to eat something now or I will get a hole in my stomach ... 5/9/8/4/17 CANTILLON CUVÉE DES CHAMPIONS _3369_courtesy of Papsoe; 2003-2004 - hazy golden colour with a firm white head; solid aroma of hay, cheese and vinegar; medium-bodied with some initial sweetness and a solid acidity (though pretty modest by Cantillon standards); the finish is a bit dusty and yeasty with notes of old apples and cellar along with a lingering acidity - a beautiful beer and probably the most approachable of the Cantillon 5/8/8/4/17 CANTILLON SOLEIL DE MINUIT _1636_brewed with cloudberries - blond-orange colour, nice creamy head, very deep fruity aroma (orange, blackberry), deeply complex (vinegar, farm and hay), strong and beautiful acidity, fresh, long dry orange and vinegar finish - I'm totally confused by this fantastic experience; this is a beer to respect - Thanks to Per for this one ! 4/9/8/5/18 CANTILLON FOU' FOUNE _1405_cloudy orange colour, few head, very complex aroma (vinegar, floral, rhubarb and apricot), very sour and light acid with a very brutal dry finish - not an easy beer (like all from Cantillon) and not the best Cantillon. 3/8/6/2/12 CANTILLON IRIS 2000 _1410_2000 edition: red-amber colour,fine head, cherry aroma, floral and vinous,fresh and sour, long dry cherryish aftertaste 4/8/7/3/15 CANTILLON LOU PEPE FRAMBOISE 2002 _2750_2002 vintage cloudy reddish colour with almost no foam; robust aroma of raspberries (what a pleasure to smell real fruits in comparison to the chemical experiences offered by too many breweries nowadays !); notes of hay, chesse and vinegar; medium-bodied, low carbonation; strong beautiful and complex acidity; the finish is long, dry and very acidic with more notes of raspberries and hay - what a great lambic ! 5/9/8/5/18 CANTILLON LOU PEPE GUEUZE 2000 _1411_cloudy orange colour, few head, complex aroma of rhubarb, apricot and "animals", start is soft and sweet followed by a strong sourness, the finish is very dry - great balance 3/8/8/3/15 CANTILLON LOU PEPE KRIEK _2283_1998 vintage, sampled 12/11/2004 - dark reddish colour, little foam, complex aroma of haye, vinegar, cherry and tobacco, slightly oily, enormous sourness, incredibly dry and sour finish. dusty and cherryish - yes, this is a Cantillon ! 5/8/7/4/16 CANTILLON GUEUZE 100% LAMBIC _1574_bottled in 2000, sampled June 2003 - bright, orange colour, fine head, complex nose of rhubarb, cellar and old apples, fresh and acid, light oily mouthfeel, long dry and very acid fruity finish - lot of character and not intended for beginners 5/9/8/4/16 CANTILLON GRAND CRU OLD LAMBIC BRUOCSELLA 1900 _1944_1999 vintage, sampled 2/2004: light hazy orange colour, no foam, strong aroma of cheese, vinegar and green apple, very acid, sour, quite light-bodied, the finish is very long, dry and acidic with notes of cheese and hay - yes, it's hard to drink and yes, I like it ! 3/8/7/4/16 CARACOLE SAXO BIO _1869_cloudy amber-orange colour with a giant creamy head, spicy and honeyish aroma with light citrusy notes, smooth and slightly acidic with a long dry bitter honeyish finish 4/7/8/4/16 CARACOLE SAXO _1961_cloudy dark orange colour with a giant creamy head, strong yeasty and spicy aroma, very creamy, full-bodied, very bitter, long dry biscuity finish - wonderfuly made 5/8/8/4/16 la CARACOLE NOSTRADAMUS BRUNE _409_red-amber colour, few head, slightly smoked, apple and plum - like all beers from La Caracole, this is good stuff. 4/7/8/4/16 la CARACOLE AMBRÉE _784_hazy orange-amber colour, fine head, beautiful lace, very yeasty and spicy aroma, esters, sglithly astringeant, sweet and medium-bodied, smooth, dry bitter and light acidic malty finish - fresh and robust with a good balance but not so much character 4/7/7/3/14 CARACOLE TROUBLETTE _1866_cloudy pale orange colour with a giant head which quickly reduces to a fine foam, nice lacing, coriander and citrusy aroma, fresh, acidic and medium-bodied with a very long dry citrusy finish - character and balance for this charming beer 5/7/8/4/16 CAULIER BON SECOURS BIEN-ÊTRE _3503_from belgianshop.com - hazy blond colour with a foamy white head, nice lace; citrus and pineapple in the nose; dust and esters; sweet and light to medium-bodied, some acidity and a low bitterness; creamy with a moderate fruity and dusty aftertaste 4/6/6/3/12 CAULIER LA BRANCHEE _2826_originally a brewing accident (wrong yeast used), but now regularly available on tap because of its success - aroma of cream with light caramel notes; dark raisins appear too; creamy mouthfeel, good malt body; sweet with a nice touch of bitterness; long dry caramelish finish - very interesting 4/7/7/4/15 CAULIER BON SECOURS FRAMBOISE _2612_pours a hazy reddish-amber colour with a giant and very foamy head; strong raspberry aroma, citric with some yeasty notes; oily and medium-bodied, moderate sweetness and finishing tartness; slightly dry finish with long raspberry notes - finally a good fruit beer ! 4/7/7/4/13 CAULIER PANNEPOT _2608_2005 vintage; thanks to Per - pours a dark cloudy brown colour under a rocky creamy and slightly brown-tainted head; deep and incredibly complex aroma where the biscuity maltiness meets notes of orange peel, ginger, molasses and a touch of alcohol; very sweet and full-bodied; high carbonated with a moderate bitterness; oily and voluptous on the tongue; very long cookie maltiness in the finish, accompanied by more spicy and fruity (dates, figs) notes - this is absolutely marvelous ! 5/10/9/5/18 CAULIER KLOEKE BLONDE _2583_2005 vintage, thanks to Per - pours a hazy and very foaming orange colour, a nice lacing survives while the head is reducing; strong bready aroma with citrusy notes; it has a respectable malt body, a solid bitterness but an unclean palate; the finish is long, salty and very complex (bread, pepper and a touch of grapefruit) 4/7/7/4/13 CAULIER BLONDE DE NOËL _842_cloudy pale orange colour, big head, cider, vinegar and spicy aroma, heavy and oily, strong alcohol presence, sweet and creamy, lot of carbonation, tart, long deep spicy and nutty finish - quite unusual and complex 5/7/7/5/15 CAULIER LA VIEILLE BON-SECOURS BRUNE _861_brown colour, big creamy head, nutmeg aroma with notes of orange, sweet and full, smooth with a long bitter finish - fresh and very pleasant 5/8/7/4/16 CAULIER LA VIEILLE BON-SECOURS AMBRÉE _20_orange colour, spicy, full bodied, starnge aftertaste 4/7/6/2/13 CAULIER BON-SECOURS MYRTILLE _2152_dark reddish colour with an horrible pinky and creamy head, dry berry juice aroma, medium-bodied, lot of carbonation, dry and bitter, chalky and astringent - a difficult beer which does not make sense to me 2/4/3/2/6 CAZEAU TOURNAY BLONDE _2254_cloudy amber-orange colour, little foam, fruity aroma (apple, mango) with notes of bread, medium to full body, some astringence and bitterness, the finsh is dry, a bit sugary with some notes of moisture - this is not an easy beer and it has quite a lot of character 3/6/7/3/13 CHIMAY DOREE _2092_cloudy dark orange colur with a big dense creamy head, the nose is citrusy and honeyish, slightly yeasty, creamy mouthfeel, lot of carbonation, medium-bodied, tart biterness, dry short finish - fresh and easy but better than the actual Bleue and Rouge - thanks to Jeppe (BierKönig) for this rare beer ! 4/6/6/3/13 CHIMAY TRAPPISTES BLANCHE/CINQ CENTS _566_1999 vintage sampled 12/2007 - hazy deep and dark orange colour; big and creamy pale beige head leaving a nice lace; solidly bready nose with hints of apples and grapefruit below; very creamy mouthfeel, sweet and with a low carbonation; aftertaste of bitter almonds, honey and bread; quite dry and long lasting - subtle and charming (4/8/7/4/16)

cloudy dark orange colour with a giant foamy head and a beautiful lacing, esters and honey in the nose, notes of gingerbread, creamy mouthfeel, lot of carbonation, robust and quite agressiv bitterness, long and dry aftertaste of bitter orange 5/7/6/4/13 CHIMAY TRAPPISTES ROUGE/PREMIÈRE _505_cloudy reddish-brown colour with a big creamy head, malt and hay aroma with notes of banana, creamy mouthfeel, medium-bodied, oily with a touch of acidity, slightly overcarbonated, dry and moderately malty finish - unremarkable; this is just the shadow of this was before: this stuff is now highly overrated ! 5/5/6/2/9 Chimay Bleue _21_dark brown colour, dense head, licorice and malt aroma, very smooth, lot of carbonation, full-bodied with a robust bitterness, long prune and malty, but quite bubblegum-like, finish - no more what it was once 4/7/8/3/14 CLARYSSE FELIX SPECIAAL OUDENAARDS _1255_dark ruby colour, fine creamy head, nice lace, fruits and vinegar in the nose, smooth, very sweet with some sourness, dry with a brief fruity finish - subtle but too discreet 5/7/7/2/12 CONTRERAS MARS ESPECIAL _3892_courtesy of Per Forsgren - cloudy red-orange colour with a little persistent white foam and a nice lacing; aroma of tangerines and candi sugar; tart and acidic, robust carbonation and quite sweet; dry and bitter finish with lingering fruity and slightly spicy notes 4/6/6/3/13 COPIMEX BOXER CHRISTMAS _915_dark brown colour, nice creamy head, ginger bread aroma, sweet, touch of caramel, smooth, long bitter finish 5/7/7/4/14 COPIMEX CARAPILS _22_weak ... 3/2/4/2/7 COPIMEX BOXER PILS _939_golden colour, few head, decent hoppiness, fresh and crisp, dry and herbal 3/5/5/3/11 CORMAN-COLLINS LA MERVEILLEUSE DE CHÈVREMONT _23_great spicy aroma, complex and interesting beer 4/9/8/4/16 CORMAN-COLLINS GUEUZE FRAMBOISE DES ARDENNES _474_ruby colour, deep raspberry aroma, very sweet with some acidity - only for dessert 4/7/7/3/13 CORMAN-COLLINS BAP BIERE A LA POMME (APPEL BIER) _481_cloudy white colour, few head, deep coriander aroma, perfumy, very sweet, apple 4/8/6/3/13 Corsendonk Agnus _24_brewed by Du Bocq - 2000 vintage, sampled 03/2004 - hazy blond colour, few foam, strong estery, spicy and perfumy nose, candy sugar notes, fresh and acidic, medium-bodied, slightly sweet with a light bitterness, lot of carbonation, dry perfumy finish 4/8/7/4/14 Corsendonk Christmas _25_red-brown colour; aroma: intense, caramel, anis, strong alcohol presence; flavor: full-bodied, very malty; aftertaste: anis, very long 4/9/8/5/17 Corsendonk Pater _26_2000 vintage, sampled 03/2004 - dark ruby-brown colour, fine head, strange aroma of unfermented malt, caramel, sweet and medium-bodied with an unpleasant vegetables aftertaste - not exactly what I remembered. Could have been altered, I will have to retry it 4/4/6/2/8 CROMBE PEE KLAK GRAND CRU _2499_golden-orange colour with a little foam, aroma of rhubarb and a touch of vinegar, effervescent and explosive maltiness in the mouth, very bitter/sour woth a long, dry and fruity, rhubarb finish - thanks to fiulijn for sharing this one ! 4/8/7/4/17 DAAS WITTE _4362_courtesy of Laurent Mousson (WBA) - cloudy blond colour with a modest foam; aroma of cardamom and corn; overcarbonated and quite sweet, fizzy and slightly citrusy and spicy finish - don’t know what to do of this one 3/6/6/3/12 DB DRINKS MALMEDY BLONDE _428_deep honey colour, nice head, orange and spicy aroma, smooth, lack of complexity 4/7/6/3/13 de achelse kluis achel _1273_blond-orange colour with a fine creamy head, nice lace, complex aroma (orange, peach, yeast and bread), smooth, full-bodied with a strong bitterness, long dry bitter, fruity and bready finish - robust and very well-made 4/8/8/4/16 DE ACHELSE KLUIS ACHEL BRUNE _1380_cloudy ruby-brown colour with a fine head, aroma of malt, apple and cream, full-bodied, oily with a dry alcohol and licorice finish 4/8/7/4/15 DE ACHELSE KLUIS ACHEL DE 3 WIJZEN _1802_light hazy red-brown colour, chaotic foam with big bubbles, aroma of candy sugar and malt, full-bodied, sweet, alcohol and sugary finish - powerful and well-made though maybe a bit too sweet 3/7/8/4/15 DE BIE HELLEKAPELLE _863_cloudy orange colour, few head, aroma of peanuts with a touch of cider, sweet with a dry, sour finish 4/6/6/3/13 DE BIE KERSTBIE _4137_cloudy dark brown colour with a poor head retention; aroma of spices (I can get ginger) and licorice, sweet and sticky, quite full-bodied; moderately dry finish of spices, marzipan and cola 3/7/6/3/13 DE BIE ZATTE BIE _895_brown colour, big creamy head, ginger bread aroma, yeasty, a little bit too much carbonation, a touch of bitterness followed by an explosive, long yeasty aftertaste - subtile and powerful at the same time 5/8/7/4/16 DE BIE PLOKKERSBIER _1862_cloudy red-amber colour, big creamy head, flowery, honeyish aroma, full-bodied and slightly oily, the initial sweetness is followed by a nice little acidity, long honeyish finish - refreshing and very pleasant 5/7/7/4/15 DE BLOCK ABDIJ DENDERMONDE TRIPEL BLOND _2564_pours a cloudy amber-orange colour with a giant white, creamy head and a beautiful lacing; strong honeyish aroma with light notes of spices; very creamy mouthfeel, robust malt body and a decent bitterness; long aftertaste of honey with lingering and subtle spicy notes - a deeply pleasant abbey beer 5/8/9/4/16 DE BLOCK KASTAAR _2311_hazy blond-orange colour with a big foamy head, aroma of honey, yeast and pineapple, medium-bodied, some acidity, sweet and creamy, the finish is fruity and very (too) yeasty 5/7/7/4/13 DE BLOCK SATAN RED _798_deep red colour, fine head, buttery and spicy, very yeasty, tart - pleasant 4/8/7/4/14 DE BLOCK SATAN GOLD _1039_cloudy honey colour, fine head, nice lace, orange and citrusy aroma, slightly overcarbonated, nutty, dry and bitter but somehow artificial finish - not bad but superficial 5/7/5/3/12 STRUISE MIKKELLER (ELLIOT BREW) _3537_courtesy of fiulijn - pours a reddish-copper colour with a very foamy pale beige head; nice lace; dusty nose with a strong fruity hoppiness (tangerines and grapefruit), notes of cream; strong initial sweetness, full-bodied and velvety mouthfeel; very strong bitterness which lasts for long in a fruity and flowery finish - very pleasant 4/8/8/4/15 STRUISE CUVEE DELPHINE _4866_from crackedkettle.com - dark black coloured and with a firm and persistent dark beige foam; very complex and robust aroma showing notes of nutmeg, coffee, tar and licorice; roasted; thick and full-bodied, quite salty and with some bitterness; fizzy; very long aftertaste of coffee, licorice and salt with some appparent alcohol - a fantastic beer which clearly reminds me of the Courage Imperial Stout 5/9/9/5/19 STRUISE DEN GROOTEN TOCHT _4982_from crackedkettle.com - cloudy dark blond colour with a little persistent white foam; aroma of yeast and caramel with notes of orange peels; a solid sweetness and a moderate carbonation, quite velvety mouthfeel; finishes fairly bitter with a long yeasty and caramelish hoppy aftertaste - very drinkable 4/7/8/4/15 STRUISE PANNEPOT RESERVA 2006 _4022_my beer #5000!; from crackedkettle.com - pours a hazy ruby-brown colour under a foamy and persistent beige head; nice lace leaved on the side of the glass; vinous, very complex nose showing aromas of nut, marzipan, bread, pear, vanilla and cognac; smooth mouthfeel with a solid malt body, subtle and regualr carbonation; the quite high sweetness is nicely balanced by some late sourness and bitterness; long aftertaste of overripe fruits, caramel, wood and a deep warming alcohol touch - a divine and hugely complex brew 5/10/10/5/19 STRUISE PANNEPØT _3397_courtesy of fiulijn - pours a hazy ruby-brown colour under an elusive beige foam; malty, woody and spicy (nutmeg) aroma with notes of dried fruits; full-bodied, very sweet and slightly sticky, a decent bitterness but not enough to balance the high sweetness; long sweetish and malty finish with more dried fruits notes lingering 4/9/7/4/16 STRUISE TSJEESES _3237_from belgianshop.com - cloudy dark orange colour; little creamy white head; aroma of peach, tangerines and amaretto; very sweet and acidic/sour; solid malt body; the finish is fairly tart, acidic and moderately dry; more fruity notes and a warming alcohol touch - balanced and wonderfully brewed 5/9/8/4/16 STRUISE STRUISELENSIS _3833_courtesy of Pascal Sauser - hazy golden-orange colour; fast vanishing foam; aroma of apple and vinegar, pineapple and some undefined spices; some grilled almonds too; medium-bodied with a solid sourness; long sourish and quite dry fruity finish - very good beer 5/8/8/4/17 STRUISE BLACK ALBERT _4288_courtesy of Greg Gaughan - pitch black coloured with a huge dark beige foam; powerful aroma of licorice, chocolate truffles and milk coffee; notes of marzipan develop while the beer gets warmer; dusty and fairly roasted; very thick and oily, robust malt body, creamy mouthfeel and with a fair bitterness; solid sweetness in the background; very long chocolatey finish with notes of prune, licorice and marzipan again - a beautiful, robust and quite complex beer 5/7/8/4/16 STRUISE BLACK DAMNATION III BLACK MES _5033_courtesy of Allen - pitch black coloured with a dark beige foam; roasted aroma of nut with a touch of vanilla and oak; full-bodied and very thick, solid bitterness with an aftertaste of tar, roasted malts, nuts and chocolate with light woody notes; salty - robust and heavy 4/8/8/4/16 STRUISE BLACK JACK _4319_courtesy of Greg Gaughan - very dark brown colour with an elusive beige foam; roasted malty nose, aroma of black chocolate, pralines and ashes; moderate carbonation; quite oily and with a medium malt body; aftertaste of licorice and marzipan with hints of black chocolate 4/8/7/4/14 STRUISE SCHOMMELPEIRD _4445_courtesy of Greg Gaughan - pours a cloudy amber-brown colour under a huge beige foam; aroma of caramel, pear and dust; full-bodied and quite sweet, rounded mouthfeel, very long caramelish and almondy aftertaste with light nozes of warming alcohol (which remains very well hidden considering its alcohol strength) 4/7/7/4/14 STRUISE ROSSE _4292_courtesy of Greg Gaughan; 2007 vintage - pours a fully cloudy copper-orange colour with a giant and creamy beige head; aroma of tangerines and caramel along with some undefined spicy notes; soft yet tasty mouthfeel, quite sweet with a hint of acidity; very low bitterness and a respectable malt body; long aftertaste of bread and honey - solid and charming 3/7/7/4/16 STRUISE TSJEESES RESERVA _4325_from crackedkettle.com - cloudy dark orange colour under a solid bright white foam; beautiful lace; aroma of yeast and peaches with notes of wood and apples; very sweet and with a robust malt body, slightly oily, long fruity and woody finish with tons of residual sugars - too sweet to be really great 5/8/7/4/14 STRUISE PIPEWORKS XENOPHON'S WINE _4441_courtesy of Greg Gaughan - fully cloudy brown colour with a solid and long lasting beige foam; aroma of prune, apple and caramel with a note of dust; robust malt body and with a high carbonation; a solid malt sweetness is quickly met by a strong bitterness; long and very bitter, dry fruity (prune dominates) finish, hoppy - powerful and very well-made 4/7/8/4/16 DECA ANTIEK SUPER 5 BLOND _1958_cloudy orange colour with a giant foamy head, estery and yeasty nose, very carbonated, tart and acidic, light-bodied, very dry and a little bit brutal hoppy finish - very refreshing 5/6/7/3/13 DECA VLETEREN ALT BLOND _1844_cloudy amber-orange colour with a fine head, strong nutty aroma, alochol and bready notes, oily and full-bodied, dry and bitter with a long nutty and burning alcohol finish - powerful but one-dimensional 4/7/7/4/12 DECA PAPEGAEI _4856_from crackedkettle.com - cloudy orange colour with a persistent pale beige foam; yeasty with notes of oranges and spices; solid malt body, sweet and sticky with a moderate bitterness and a long fruity and yeasty - very belgian 4/7/7/3/13 DECA ANTIEK BLOND _1952_cloudy dark orange colour with a giant creamy head, nice lacing, aroma of pear and candy sugar, full-bodied and sweet, oily with a dry and decent finishing bitterness, fruity aftertaste 5/7/6/3/14 DECA ANTIEK BRUIN _1858_cloudy dark-brown with a fine dense head, malty and earthy with notes of chocolate, smooth and full-bodied, dry malty finish showing prune and alcohol 4/8/7/4/15 DECA VLETEREN ALT _674_dirty brown colour, few head, caramel and smoked aroma, earthy dark chocolate, alcohol presence - a very strange and quite bad beer 3/5/4/2/7 DECA BIERE D'ABBAYE BLONDE _1379_cloudy, dirty orange colour, no head, perfume and unfermented malt in the nose, light-bodied, rough and dry with a brutal finish - what is this ? 2/3/3/2/6 DECA STRUISE AARDMONNIK / EARTHMONK _3346_courtesy of Papsoe - cloudy dark brown colour with a persistent firm beige head, nice lace; licorice and gingerbread; some acidity; quite low but very subtle carbonation; solid malt body with a fair but not overwhelming sourness; long sourish, fruity finish - deeply complex and really impressive 5/8/9/4/18 DE DOCHTER van de KOCHENAAR BRAVOURE _4296_from crackedkettle.com - cloudy dark orange colour with an incredibly foamy beige head (I needed more than 10 minutes to pour it), nice lacing; estery and yeasty with notes of oranges and cinnamon; very sweet backbone, overly carbonated and with a tart mouthfeel, slightly oily and fairly bitter, very long fizzy, fruity and honeyish yeasty finish - very belgian and not really easy to drink 4/7/7/3/13 DE DOLLE SPECIAL EXTRA EXPORT STOUT _2471_dark black colour, giant dense creamy and slightly brown-tainted foam, deep and toasty aroma of black chocolate, notes of bread, raisins and cookies, also a touch of alcohol and licorice, oily and creamy mouthfeel, solid malt body, some bitterness before a powerful chocoltey, cookie aftertaste and warming alcohol notes - perfectly made and deeply enjoyable 5/9/8/5/18 DE DOLLE 21 3x7 JONG _3344_courtesy of Pascal Sauser - cloudy dark orange colour, little beige head; strongly madereized with notes of gingerbread, alcohol and nut; very sweet and full-bodied, fair bitterness and a touch of acidity; long fruity, bready finish with warming alcohol notes 4/8/7/4/16 DE DOLLE BOS KEUN SPECIAAL PAASBIER _2203_cloudy red-orange colour with a nice creamy head, yeasty, orange zest, notes of melon, creamy mouthfeel, lot of carbonation and very bitter, the finish is oily and peppery wth notes of alcohol 5/7/8/4/14 DE DOLLE OERBIER SPECIAL RESERVA 2002 _2095_cloudy amber-brown colour, almost no foam, very complex aroma: fruity (apple, cherry), slightly spicy, notes of alcohol, vinous, raisins, lot of carbonation, acidic, strong bitterness, the finish is very dry, malty and fruity (prune) with a long warming alcohol touch - very good but as much as I was thinking - a big thank you to Clarkvv for this one 4/8/8/4/17 DE DOLLE DULLE TEVE _503_cloudy orange colour, nice head, orange and spicy aroma, citrusy, alcohol, some acidity, full-bodied, grape, long bitter fruity aftertaste 5/8/8/5/16 DE DOLLE OERBIER _408_cloudy amber colour, fine lace, complex aroma: cherry, apple, slightly smoked; sweet flavor, great complex aftertaste (with a hint of cherry) - a monument ! 4/9/9/5/19 DE DOLLE SPECIAAL BROUWSEL 20 _2129_Thanks fiulijn for this one ! - The cork is jumping out without much help and the beer is foaming, foaming, ... during about 10 minutes ! Dark red-amber colour with a giant foamy head, strong complex nose of vinegar, noble moisture, green apple, vinous, alcohol; sweet and full-bodied, very strong bitterness, long bitter, fruity and alcohol finish - deeply impressive and very pleasant ! 4/9/9/4/18 DE DOLLE STILLE NACHT _1401_cloudy red-brown colour, beautiful head, raisin, green apple aroma, yeasty, sweet, very smooth, strong alcohol presence, touch of sourness, long dark fruity aftertaste won-der-ful ! 5/8/8/4/17 DE DOLLE STILLE NACHT RESERVA 2000 _2273_light hazy reddish colour, no foam, deep complex aroma of portwine, hazelnut and wood, a touch of alcohol and honey, strong madeirisation, sweet and full-bodied, very bitter, long fruity, woody and caramel finish, more alcohol and caramelized sugars - a big thank you to fiulijn for sharing with me this incredible beer ! 5/10/9/5/18 DE DOLLE MUSEUM BIER _1962_cloudy amber-orange colour with a big creamy head, nice lacing, estery, grapefruit aroma, lot of carbonation, creamy with a strong bitterness, very dry and bitter yeasty finish - solid and well-made 5/7/7/4/15 De Gouden Boom Brugs Tripel _27_cloudy amber-orange colour with a giant creamy head and a nice lace, strong honeyish aroma with notes of gingerbread and spices, creamy and sweet, full-bodied, robust bitterness, the finish is dry, long and honeyish - clean and balanced with a good character - this is one of my old favourites 5/7/8/4/16 De Gouden Boom souvenir blonde _28_fruity, fresh, hazelnut, very pleasant. 4/7/8/4/15 De Gouden Boom souvenir brune _29_dark brown, deep malt aroma, too much carbonation, some sweetness with a dry aftertaste 4/7/6/3/13 DE GOUDEN BOOM STEENBRUGGE DUBBEL BRUIN _1151_slightly hazy dark brown colour with a giant creamy head and a nice lacing; pleasant aroma of licorice with notes of ginger and cloves; solid malt body, some initial sweetness soon followed by a bitter/sour touch, very creamy mouthfeel; the finish shows more maltiness in form of licorice and gingerbread with a touch of warming alcohol - great beer ! 5/8/7/3/14 DE GOUDEN BOOM BRUGGE BLOND _2146_bright and clear golden-bronze colour, fine creamy head, estery nose, pear and some spices, sweet and oily with a moderate body, some finishing bitterness, touch of alcohol and spices in the finish 4/7/6/3/13 DE GOUDEN BOOM BRUGGE TRIPEL _2103_red-amber colour with a fine creamy head and a nice lacing, aroma of haye and spices, notes of apple, creamy mouthfeel, lot of carbonation, dry malty and rough bitter finish - it is ok but not as good as the former version which was one of my old time favourite 5/6/6/3/13 DE GOUDEN BOOM STEENBRUGGE TRIPEL BLOND _1152_cloudy orange colour, big creamy head, nice lace, honey and alcohol nose, spicy, tart, full with a late bitterness, long bitter honey aftertaste 5/7/7/4/14 DE HALVE MAAN BRUGSE ZOT DUBBEL _3389_from crackedkettle.com - cloudy reddish-brown colour with lot of particules floating within; giant foamy beige head; yeasty, aroma of fresh cut apples with some earthy malty notes underneath; sweet and medium-bodied with a lot of carbonation; no bitterness and with a long dusty apple finish - not really terrible 4/7/6/3/12 DE HALVE MAAN BRUGSE ZOT _2956_cloudy dark orange colour, very creamy white head and a nice lace; yeasty aroma with notes of orange peel and candi sugar; fairly sweet, very soft mouthfeel, slightly bitter/sour, moderately dry amd long grapefruity/citrusy finish - gentle but pleasant 5/7/6/3/13 LANDTSHEER MALHEUR 12 _2748_dark ruby-brown colour with a little beige head; the nose is dominated by a cookie maltiness and hints of chocolate, notes of alcohol are noticable in the background and seem ready to invade the palate; sweet with a very robust malt body; the finish is bitter and malty with a fair presence of hoppiness before a long warming touch of alcohol 4/9/8/4/17 DE LANDTSHEER MALHEUR-MM MILLENNIUM 2000 _1144_pale orange colour, big creamy head and beautiful lace, deep complex aroma (orange, honey, spices, bread), smooth and very sweet, some bitterness, (too) strong alcohol presence, very long spicy, alcohol and raisins aftertaste - quite out of balance but should age well 5/9/7/3/14 LANDTSHEER MALHEUR CUVÉE ROYALE _2632_pours a cloudy orange colour with a fine and firm white head and a superb lacing; aroma of orange peel with some yeasty notes; some sweetness and a tart bitterness, robust malt body, a touch of acidity makes it fresh and dynamic; dry creamy fruity finish with a hint of vanilla and warming alcohol 5/7/8/4/15 LANDTSHEER MALHEUR DARK BRUT _2277_dark brown colour, creamy head, bready with banana and menthol notes, lot of carbonation, medium-bodied, dry and very bitter, the finish is very dry with a big alcohol kick at the end - thanks to fiulijn for sharing it 5/7/6/4/15 DE LANDTSHEER MALHEUR BRUT RESERVE _1423_cloudy orange colour with a giant head, aroma of orange, fresh and yeasty, tart with a touch of acidity, dry and slightly bitter finish 5/8/7/4/15 DELHAIZE ANGEL BLOND _484_orange colour, giant head, deep spicy aroma, orange, sweet with some finishing acidity 5/7/8/5/16 DE RANKE KRIEK _2262_hazy dark reddish colour, almost no residual foam, acidic aroma of cherries and vinegar, slightly acidic, medium-bodied, strong sourness, the finish is very long and dry, deeply sour with pleasant notes of cherry - this is a solid, very beautiful lambic. 4/9/8/4/17 DE RANKE GULDENBERG _1259_cloudy orange colour, few head, caramel, honey and spices in the nose, full-bodied, strong bitterness, slightly sour and dry spicy finish 4/8/7/4/14 DE RANKE XX BITTER _1248_cloudy dark orange colour, big foamy head, deep hoppy aroma, fruits and vanilla, smooth, very bitter, long dry bitter fruity finish 4/7/8/4/16 DE RANKE PÈRE NOËL _1806_pale clear amber colour, fine head, bready and yeasty nose, rancid notes, medium-bodied, dry sweet pepper finish - quite strange 4/6/6/3/11 RANKE CUVÉE DE RANKE _4243_from crackedkettle.com - pours a cloudy dark orange colour under a little and persistent slightly beige foam; solid aroma of vinegar, horse blanket and fruits (peach and apple); good malt body, quite rounded and with a robust sourness, quite dry with a long lasting sourness and lot of fruity tones - marvelous ! 5/9/9/5/18 REGENBOOG VUUVE _2234_cloudy and awful amber-orange colour, the initial foam disappears immediately, strong and agressiv coriander aroma, notes of orange juice and cough syrup, overcarbonated, acidic and astringent, aftertaste of unfermented malt with more coriander - medicinal and just plain bad ! 1/3/2/2/3 REGENBOOG JOREN BIER _2552_bottled 3/97; brewed in honour of the son of the belgian beer specialist Joris Pattyn; thanks to fiulijn for the beer - it has a hazy dark amber colour and absolutely no foam, fresh aroma of apple and pear, medium-bodied and a bit sweet, almost no carbonation, the finish is quite malty with notes of peach but the whole thing is quite flat - I fear it did not age well ... 2/6/4/2/7 DE REGENBOOG SLEEDOORN BIER _1835_made using sloeberries - cloudy brown-amber colour, the initial giant foam leaves a fine regular head, aroma of blackcurrant and dry cherries, vinous, very sweet, lot of carbonation, touch of sourness, soda-like mouthfeel, slightly tart, long dry fruity finish - very original but quite chaotic and I'm not sure what I should think of it 3/7/7/3/12 DE REGENBOOG t'SMISJE KERST _1260_cloudy brown colour, fine head, deep licorice aroma with notes of prune and alcohol, smooth and very sweet, lot of carbonation, dry licorice finish - too heavy but should age well 4/8/6/2/11 DE REGENBOOG t'SMISJE DUBBEL DADEL _1253_disgusting dirty brown colour with almost no head, plum and honey aroma, licorice, very sweet, heavy with a long licorice aftertaste 2/7/7/4/13 REGENBOOG t'SMISJE DUBBEL IPA _3817_courtesy of Tony Flükiger - cloudy dark orange colour with a persistent slightly beige foam; solid hoppy nose showing notes of oranges, pepper, almonds and sugar; full-bodied with a subtle but solid carbonation; some sweetness before a heavy bitterness; quite dry and very bitter finish with more oranges, spices and almonds - a beer with a powerful character 5/7/8/4/16 DE REGENBOOG HALLOWEEN _1264_dark orange colour, fine head and a nice lace, deep aroma of plums with strong alcohol presence, spicy, heavy, strong bitterness, long spicy and prune aftertaste 4/8/8/4/16 DE REGENBOOG t'SMISJE TRIPEL _1254_cloudy, intense orange colour, few head, fruity (apricot ?) with a touch of spices, tart, sweet and heavy, dry fruity finish - hummm, something's wrong with this stuff but I cannot say exactly what 3/6/6/2/11 DE REGENBOOG GUIDO _1251_dark brown colour, fine creamy head, nice lace, very deep and complex aroma of mango, spices (ginger?, coriander?) and malt, smooth and sweet with a touch of acidity, warming, alcohol, very long malty, caramel and fruity finish - yeahhhh !! 5/9/8/4/18 DE REGENBOOG WOSTYNTJE _1505_a beer flavoured with mustard - cloudy red-orange colour, few foam, peach and licorice aroma with notes of mustard, overcarbonated, dry sparkling bitter finish - original and confusing 3/7/6/4/14 DE REGENBOOG t'SMISJE HONING _1509_hazy brown colour, fine head, moderate & subtle caramel and honey aroma, creamy, very thick with a strong sourness, short and quite agressiv sour finish - don't know what to do with it 4/7/5/2/9 DE REGENBOOG t'SMISJE HONINGBIER BRUIN _1510_dark brown colour, nice head and lace, honey aroma with some fruity notes, oily, thick, sparkling, sweet and slightly sour, moderate malty and honeyish finish - balanced and interesting 5/7/7/3/13 DE REGENBOOG TERRACOTTA _1511_cloudy lactic orange colour, very few foam which quickly disappears, dubious mix of citrus fruits and malt in the nose, sweet and acidic, sirupy citrusy and sourish aftertaste - very strange beer whose ingredients do not fit together 2/4/4/2/6 DE REGENBOOG t'SMISJE BBBOURGONDIER _1512_cloudy dirty brown colour, absolutely no foam, chaotic aroma of malt, potatoes and perfume, sweet, oily and medium-bodied, bitter plumy finish - urgh ? 2/5/3/2/6 DE RYCK CHRISTMAS PALE ALE _4293_from crackedkettle.com - cloudy reddish-brown colour with a firm and persistent beige foam; dusty and bready nose; understated notes of red fruits; sweet and with a moderate malt body; unclean palate, quite tasteless and almost no bitterness; aftertaste of bread and otherwise empty - disappointing 4/5/5/2/8 DE RYCK AREND WINTER _4299_from crackedkettle.com - hazy dark reddish-amber colour with a giant beige foam; aroma of red berries and candy sugar; overcarbonated and very tart palate, medium-bodied; quite dry and yeasty, slightly fruity finish 5/5/6/3/12 DE RYCK KRIEK FANTASTIEK _4341_courtesy of Per - fully cloudy dark reddish in colour; got a solid slightly beige and persistent foam; fair aroma of herbs, cherries and strawberries; good malt body with a solid but subtle carbonation; sweet and partially tart, quite balanced; a light acidic touch before a long aftertaste of cherries and some earthy notes - well-made 4/6/7/4/14 DE SMEDT POSTEL DUBBEL _30_pours a dark ruby-brown colour and a giant creamy, reddish-brown head, estery nose, notes of candi sugar and bread, the strong carbonation almost hides the modest body, very sweet with a touch of acidity, the finish shows alcohol and red fruits (cherry, prune) - artificial and with really too much carbonation; hard to drink and by far not what it was some years ago 4/6/5/2/9 DE SMEDT POSTEL tripel _31_nice foam, complex aroma (caramel ?), sweet and spicy flavor, full-bodied 5/8/8/5/16 DE SMEDT GROTTENBIER BRUIN _426_ruby-amber colour, big head, spicy, nutmeg, caramel, great aftertaste - very interesting 4/8/7/4/16 DE SMEDT AFFLIGEM DUBBEL BRUIN _33_6.8% - a dark ruby-brown colour with a big creamy head, powerful malty and plumy aroma, notes of apples and milk chocolate; very creamy in the mouth, tart and quite acidic; the finish is dry, malty and fruity but quite short - not particularly easy and pleasant to drink; something does not fit together here 4/7/5/3/10 AFFLIGEM SPECIALE OP-ALE _2469_clear red-amber colour, fine head, floral hoppiness, notes of vegetable, slightly yeasty, high carbonated, sweet and medium-bodied at best, a bit soapy, the finish is moderately hoppy, rather dry and quite short 4/7/5/3/11 AFFLIGEM FLORIVAL BLONDE _4634_courtesy of Allen - pours a hazy blond colour with a bright and long lasting white head; estery and yeasty aroma with notes of pear, candi sugar and solvant; fizzy palate, overcarbonated; very sweet and sticky; good malt body, creamy and elusive finish with yeasty notes and residual sweetness 4/5/5/2/8 AFFLIGEM FLORIVAL TRIPLE _5200_courtesy of Julien Sarrasin - pours a cloudy golden-orange colour with a little long lasting white foam; very estery with notes of fresh apples and pears; quite sweet and full malt body, slightly oily and bitter, a solid carbonation and a long fruity estery finish with lot of residual sugars and some alcohol presence - very belgian 4/6/7/4/14 AFFLIGEM FLORIVAL BRUNE _5198_courtesy of Julien Sarrasin - pours a hazy ruby-brown colour under a long lasting and firm beige foam; correct lacework; robust aroma of gingerbread, yeast and with notes of apples; highly carbonated and with a medium malt backbone, quite sweet, some late tart bitterness and a long malty and bready finish 5/7/6/3/13 AFFLIGEM AFFLIGEM FRUITS ROUGES _3978_slightly hazy reddish colour, solid and foamy bright pinkish head; aroma of strawberries and cheap vinegar; sweet and creamy mouthfeel; juicy and dusty sweetish finish of artificial red fruits and glucose - urgh! what a shame! 2/3/2/2/3 AFFLIGEM FISSER NE FLIEREFLUITER WESTELSE TRIPEL _3491_from belgianshop.com - clear blond colour with a giant white foam; nice lace; yeasty and grapefruity; notes of pear and esters; sweet and slightly oily; solid malt body and a fair late bitterness; very fruity finish where notes of alcohol and solvant appear - a good tripel 4/8/7/3/14 AFFLIGEM TRIPEL _1137_Apparently no more brewed by De Smedt (the label says: Affligem Brouwerij) - golden-orange colour, big creamy head, nice lace, very yeasty and spicy with notes of orange, smooth with a robust bitterness, very long bitter orange finish - simply beautiful ! 5/9/8/5/17 DE SMEDT AFFLIGEM PATERSVAT BLOND _1502_cloudy orange colour, giant head with a beautiful lace, yeasty with honeyish notes, lot of carbonation, robust bitterness, long bitter orange finish - some analogies with Orval but there is something undefinable missing 5/8/7/4/14 DE SMEDT POSTEL BLONDE _905_cloudy orange colour, big head, very yeasty, honey aroma, full and smooth, sweet and tart with a long bitter and yeasty finish 5/8/8/4/15 DE TREMBLEUR & FILS LA VIEILLE SALME EDITION DE L'AN 2001 _1258_dark orange colour with a big foamy head, nice lace, fruity (pear and apple) and honey aroma with a spicy note, full-bodied, bitter, some sourness, a little bit bubblegum-like, long spicy and ginger bread aftertaste 5/8/7/4/14 DE TROCH CHÂPEAU ANANAS EXOTIC _910_pale orange colour, almost no head, deep disgusting aroma of vinegar, 5 months old bananas and pineapple, bubble-gum, extremly sweet and reluctant - not for human consumption 2/2/2/1/3 DE TROCH CHÂPEAU BANANA _32_also sampled under the names of "Abondance Banane"(***) and "Châpeau Tropical" (***) - red-green colour, deep banana aroma, sweet, sweet, sweet ... too much carbonation 2/7/4/3/8 DE TROCH CHÂPEAU MIRABELLE _932_pale honey colour, few head, vinous, mix of mirabelle and cleaning product, extremely sweet with some sourness, disgusting - a marketing non-sense 3/3/2/2/4 DE TROCH CHÂPEAU PÊCHE _937_pale orange colour, fine head, candy, aggressive peach aroma, terribly sweet - simple revolting 3/3/2/1/3 DE TROCH CHÂPEAU FRAISES _940_red-brown colour, few head, strong strawberries aroma, very sweet and sirupy, quite disgusting - not my kind of lambic 2/5/3/2/6 DE TROCH CHÂPEAU CUVÉE _5176_from Erzbierschof - cloudy blond-orange in colour and with a poor foam left; aroma of old apples, cellar and connamon; medium-bodied and with a low carbonation, sweet and gently acidic; a cheesy touch and more notes of old apples in the finish 3/7/7/3/14 DEVAUX SCHWENDI _675_light golden colour, nice head, perfumy and spicy aroma, too much alcohol presence 4/7/6/2/12 DIKKENEK _34_deep brown colour, original vegetable aroma, sweet and simple flavour, somehow flat aftertaste 4/8/6/3/15 DU BOCQ APPLEBOCQ _2734_a witbier with 30% apple juice - awfull yellow-white colour, cloudy; initially coming with some big bubbles which quickly disappear; perfumy nose, aroma of coriander and apple; sweet and slightly acidic with a short apple and sweetish finish - forget this horror 2/3/2/2/6 DU BOCQ (VANUXEEM) QUEUE de CHARRUE AMBRÉE _2309_red-amber colour, fine head, subtle aroma of apple and yeast, medium-bodied, a bit acidic, dry yeasty finish with more notes of apple - not bad but lacking of character 5/6/7/4/14 DU BOCQ PÈRE ABBÉ BRUNE _1843_dark reddish-brown colour, giant creamy head, malty, chocolate aroma with light notes of dark fruits, smooth and quite thin-bodied, aggressiv acidity, tart, very dry and rough finish - not really pleasant 5/6/4/3/9 DU BOCQ PÈRE ABBÉ TRIPLE _1842_hazy orange colour, the initial head is big and creamy but quickly reduces, some esters in the nose with a touch of yeast, tart and very carbonated, very dry and rough fruity (pear) finish - quite unpleasant and without much character 3/6/4/2/8 DU BOCQ PÈRE ABBÉ BLONDE _1841_cloudy orange colour, fine head, strong honeyish aroma, smooth with a decent body, tart with lot of carbonation, dry bitter honeyish finish - good but one-dimensional 4/6/7/3/13 DU BOCQ AUCHAN ST ERLIN BLONDE _2046_amber-orange colour with a big creamy head, yeasty and honeyish aroma, medium-bodied, slightly tart with a quite watery finish - a low quality tripel 4/6/5/2/10 Du Bocq la Gauloise Ambrée _343_cloudy amber colour, beautiful big foam, lychee aroma, sweet with some acidity - very pleasant 4/8/7/4/16 Du Bocq la Gauloise Blonde _344_cloudy orange colour, nice head, slight nutty aroma, fresh, some acidity, fruity 5/7/7/3/14 Du Bocq la Gauloise Brune _35_cloudy amber brown, big beautiful head, deep nutmeg and perfumy aroma, sweet and quite uniforme flavor, dry, deep and acid aftertaste 4/10/9/5/18 Du Bocq Blanche de Namur _36_cloudy almost white colour, few foam, fantastic aroma (honey, peach?, coriander, perfumy), light-bodied, fruity, brief aftertaste 2/10/6/3/14 DU BOCQ SAISON REGAL _862_amber-brown colour,fine head, nice spicy aroma, tart and yeasty, too much carbonation, dry and quite brutal finish 4/7/4/2/8 DU BOCQ REGAL CHRISTMAS _872_brown colour, nice head, deep malty and spicy nose, smooth and full-bodied with a long dry malty finish 4/8/7/4/15 DU BOCQ BIÈRE DES CYCLISTES _37_great spicy (coriander) aroma but the taste does not keep the promesses given by its marvelous aroma - aftertaste extremly brief 4/9/6/2/14 DU BOCQ ST BENOÎT BLONDE _1145_orange colour, big creamy head, nice lace, deep spicy and yeasty aroma, smooth and bitter with a very dry bready, honeyish finish - complex 5/8/7/4/14 DU BOCQ ST BENOÎT TRIPLE _1146_orange colour, fine creamy head, nice lace, bready and citrusy aroma, smooth and bitter with a dry honeyish finish - nice but too uniforme 5/8/7/4/14 DU BOCQ TRIPLE MOINE _1576_Unfortunately a label beer (same as Deugniet and St Benoit Tripel), but I am tasting it again with lot of pleasure - cloudy pale orange colour, big creamy head, complex nose of herbs, caramel and yeasts, lot of carbonation, sweet, decent bitterness, long spicy and bitter finish - balanced and refreshing 5/8/8/4/15 DU BOCQ ST BENOÎT BRUNE _1147_dark brown colour, fine creamy head, nice lace, malt, caramels and dark fruits in the nose, very smooth, sweet with a touch of sourness, short toffy finish - modest 5/6/6/3/12 DU BOCQ TE DEUM AMBER _4709_courtesy of Antonio Ruiz - translucide and bright red-amber colour with a very foamy beige head; aroma of candy sugar, red fruits and cloves; very perfumy with notes of tee; sweet and chewy palate; medium-bodied, sweetish and synthetic; fruity finish with light spicy tones - chaotic and very dubious 3/5/4/2/8 DU BOCQ TE DEUM BRUIN _4710_courtesy of Antonio Ruiz - dark brown colour under a solid and beige persistent foam; aroma of candy sugar, caramel and licorice; overly carbonated and robustly sweet, medium malt body; sweetish aftertaste with lot of caramelish notes - lacking of character 4/6/6/2/11 DU BOCQ WATERLOO TRIPEL BLOND 7 _4126_from le Village à Bière, Strasbourg - hazy blond colour with a huge white foam; estery and yeasty nose with notes of citrus, candi sugar and almonds; good malt body and strong carbonation, the solid sweetness is partially balanced by some tartness and a fair late bitterness; long almondy and estery finish with lot of residual sugars - another copy of Deugniet, Triple Moine and St Benoit Tripel ? 4/7/7/4/13 DU BOCQ WATERLOO DOUBLE DARK 8 _4127_from le Village à Bière, Strasbourg - cloudy ruby-brown colour under a persistent beige foam; aroma of apple and caramel; dusty, unclean nose; sweet and quite sticky, a high carbonation supports a good malt backbone; sweetish finish with tart fizzy notes of caramel and some fruits 3/7/6/3/14 DUBUISSON BUSH MILLENIUM CUVEE 2000 _1645_aged in oak casks for 3 months / 4 y.o. - cloudy orange colour with a nice head, fantastic aroma: wood and dark fruits, gingerbread and spices, candy sugar, alcohol; full-bodied, nice bitterness, long finish of wood, malt and alcohol - a big thank you to fiulijn for this deeply complex brew ! 5/10/8/5/19 DUBUISSON BUSH de NUITS _3941_courtesy of Pascal Sauser - cloudy brown colour, little beige foam; very straight notes of wood; vinous and with a touch of vinegar; some astringence, sweet and full-bodied; acidic and quite aggressive; sweetish woody and malty caramleish aftertaste - deeply lacking of subtlety and without complicity between the beer and the cask; definitely needs some ageing 4/7/6/3/12 DUBUISSON PRESTIGE _2289_Pours a slightly hazy amber colour, very little foam, deeply complex aroma of wood, cognac, nuts and honey, a touch of alcohol, strong initial sweetness, oily and full-bodied, long bitter aftertaste showing notes of caramel, madeirisation, wood and finishing by a deep warming alcohol touch - this is an amazing beer ! 5/9/9/5/19 Dubuisson Bush Blond _38_2000 vintage, sampled 04/2004 - hazy amber-orange colour with tons of yeast particules floating in, little foam, aroma of candy sugar, pear and alcohol, some nutty notes developp as the beer gets warmer, sweet and medium-bodied, the finish is slightly dry, malty with notes of hazelnut - superb 3/8/7/4/16 Dubuisson Bush Ambrée _39_2000 vintage, sampled 03/2004 - red-amber colour with yeast particules floating, fine head, alcohol, malt and caramel in the nose, peach and candy sugar, very sweet, full-bodied, creamy with a long dry and warming alcohol finish - powerful but a little bit too sweet 4/7/8/4/14 DUBUISSON BUSH de NOËL _307_updated 1/2006: pours a hazy ruby-brown colour, little foam but a correct lacing; aroma of apple and prune with light spicy notes; full-bodied; some sweetness soon balanced by a decent bitterness; the finish is mostly fruity and malty with some residual sweetness and a late alcohol kick
red-amber colour, fine head, plum aroma, strong alcohol presence, sweet, slightly dry aftertaste 4/8/7/4/15 DUBUISSON BUSH BEER 7% _830_orange colour, few head, deep lychee aroma, strange bitterness, fruity, perfumy and rather artificial - not my kind of beer 3/7/5/3/8 DUBUISSON CUVEE DES TROLLS _397_honey colour, complex (grape, artichoke ?), sweet - very pleasant 4/7/8/4/16 DUO-BROUW LIMBURGSE WITTE _677_light yellow colour, big head, spicy aroma, sweet, bubblegum 4/7/6/3/14 DUPONT BLANCHE DU HAINAUT _2168_cloudy dark orange colour, the initial big creamy head quickly reduces to a fine foam, wheaty and perfumy, orangezest and coriander, medium-bodied, tart and slightly acidic, dry citrusy, wheaty finish - balance and character 4/7/7/4/14 DUPONT BIÈRE DE MIEL _1900_cloudy orange colour, fine creamy head with a nice lacing, dry honeyish nose with notes of spices and esters, sweet and full-bodied with a nice acidity, the finish is vinous, dry and honeyish - deeply balanced like all Dupont products 5/8/8/4/16 DUPONT MOINETTE BIOLOGIQUE _90_pours a cloudy dark orange colour with a white persistent head; aroma of cork, old apples, cellar and pineapples; a touch of nutmeg too; highly carbonated; tart and acidic, a medium malt body is hidden below; the finish is dry, bitter and acidic, astringent with lot of fruity notes (oranges and apples) - typically Dupont, typically good ! 5/8/7/4/16 DUPONT MOINETTE II BRUNE _1963_1999 vintage, sampled 03/2004 -hazy amber-brown colour, big creamy head, chocolate and buttery aroma, malty with some vinous notes, creamy and full-bodied, sweet and bitter with a biscuity maltiness, long dry malty finish - as always with this brewery: a very good beer. 5/7/8/5/16 DUPONT ST. JOSEPH _1899_hazy amber-orange colour with few foam, estery with strong honeyish notes, lot of carbonation, slightly oily with a full body, nice balance between sweetness and bitterness, long and dry aftertaste of bitter orange - strong character 3/8/7/4/15 DUPONT SAISON DUPONT bio _40_cloudy, deep wheat aroma, dry aftertaste 4/6/7/4/13 DUPONT BIOLÉGÈRE _2967_very slightly hazy pale golden colour, nice persistent foam and a beautiful lacing; complex aroma where the typical touch of Dupont is present: hay, spices, grapefruit and some honey; the body is quite thin but a correct bitterness appears very soon and lasts in a long dry finish which lacks a little bit of dimension 4/7/6/3/13 DUPONT SAISON DUPONT VIEILLE PROVISION I _41_hazy pale orange colour with a giant cream head and a nice lacing, estery, old apples and the typical Dupont "cellar" nose, medium-bodied, dry and robust finishing bitterness, dusty and apple aftertaste 5/8/7/4/16 DUPONT MOINETTE II _1334_cloudy orange colour, fine head, vinous, aroma of cellar with honeyish notes, smooth and full-bodied, lot of carbonation, long bitter spicy finish - a splendid beer 5/9/8/4/17 DUPONT MOINETTE III / AVEC LES BONS VOEUX _1912_cloudy bright orange colour with a big creamy head, estery and cider-like aroma with touches of vinegar, grapefruit and cork, sweet and full-bodied, acidic, dry alcohol and fruity finish (mostly apple) - powerful and balanced 4/8/8/4/15 DUPONT VIEILLE DES ESTINNES _2751_hazy golden colour with a giant foamy, firm head, beautiful lace; aroma of cork, cellar, honey and spices; very oily in the mouth and with a medium malt body, rather sweet with a low finishing bitterness; long aftertaste of old apples, spices and honey 4/7/6/3/13 DUWAC & CO. AMBREL _2615_cloudy dark copper colour under a big and very foamy beige head; fruity nose (pear and apple) with lingering buttery and vanilla notes; creamy mouthfeel, soem sweetness and medium-bodied; lively finish with more fruity and some yeasty notes - easy but pleasant 5/7/7/3/13 DUWAC & CO. LA MÈRE NOËL _42_light honey colour, beautiful foam, pear and white wine aroma, spicy flavor 5/8/8/4/16 DUYSTERS LOTERBOL BLOND _2738_cloudy dark orange colour, persistent little head and a nice lace; aroma of tangerines and oranges; respectable malt body, strong bitterness and a long, very dry fruity and bready finish - a beautiful beer full of character 4/8/8/4/16 DUYSTERS LOTERBOL BRUIN _2736_pours a dark ruby brown colour with a giant beige creamy head; beautiful lace; discrete aroma where just some cookie, earthy notes are coming through; creamy mouthfeel and a robust malt body; some acidic sharpness and a decent finishing bitterness before a moderately dry,malty and nutty aftertaste 5/6/7/4/12 DUYSTERS TUVERBOL _3268_mix of Luterbold Blond and 3 Fonteinen Lambic - cloudy dark orange-blond colour with a little stable foam; strong aroma of rhubarb, vinegar, pepper and sour apples; fair acidity with an oily mouthfeel underneath, tart and fizzy; the finish is a bit dry, very fruity and acidic with a late alcohol kick - confusing 4/7/7/3/13 ECAUSSINNES ULTRA FRAÎCHE _2238_hazy pale blond colour with a fine regular head, nice lacing, slightly citrusy aroma with notes of cookie and butter, a bit acidic, quite light-bodied, the finish is slightly dry, bitter and spicy but rather short 5/6/4/2/9 ECAUSSINNES LA PENNEFFOISE _3668_courtesy of oh6gdx - pours a cloudy reddish-amber colour with tons of particles floating within; solid pinkish foam; aroma of prunes, almonds and yeast; sweet (fairly) and sour (decently); high carbonation; long aftertaste of prune - quite balanced and pleasant 3/7/6/3/14 ECAUSSINNES ULTRA AMBER _2193_cloudy amber-orange colour with a giant creamy head, tons of coriander in the nose, yeasty and bready, mango comes also to mind, medium-bodied, creamy mouthfeel, bitter, the finish is moderately dry and very bitter with some more fruity notes - fully enjoyable though there is here something wrong I cannot determine 5/8/8/4/14 ECAUSSINNES ULTRABRUNE _2257_dark ruby-brown colour with a big creamy head and a nice lace, strong aroma of licorice, malt and bread, a touch of alcohol, moderately sweet, full-bodied, the finish is full of licorice and malt with a touch of bitterness and alcohol - solid and well-balanced 5/8/7/4/14 ECAUSSINNES ULTRADELICE _2189_hazy dark red-brown colour with a big foamy head, nice lacing, exhuberent aroma of cinnamon, nutmeg and licorice, oily and medium-bodied, sweet with some sourness, the finish is bitter/sourish, quite malty and spicy - original but unbalanced and quite cloying 4/4/5/2/7 ECAUSSINNES ULTRAMOUR _2186_hazy red-brown colour with a nice head and lacing, very deep and artificial aroma of almonds and cherries, candy sugar, very very sweet, oily, touch of acidity, deadly sugary finish with more artificial cherry and amaretti notes - totally out of balance and undrinkable; god, help me ... 3/3/2/2/3 ECAUSSINNES ULTRABLONDE _2185_cloudy orange colour with a big creamy dense head, nice lacing, bready and yeasty, very creamy mouthfeel, light to medium body, sweet, the finish is slightly acidic with an heavy alcohol kick - good but easy 5/7/6/3/13 ECAUSSINNES ULTRA SOIF _2184_cloudy orange colour, fine head, honey and pineapple aroma, some spices, sweet and medium-bodied, dry finish with more honeyish notes - balanced and pleasant 5/7/6/3/14 ELEGANT BRUINTJE _3486_from crackedkettle.com - cloudy dark brown colour with a fast disappearing beige foam; aroma of malt and prune; sweet with lot of carbonation and a medium malt body; tart with a light bitterness; moderately dry malty finish with more notes of red fruits - not really elegant ... 3/7/5/3/12 ELLEZELLOISE SAISON 2000 la BIÈRE des COLLINES _1024_cloudy orange colour, fine creamy head with no lace, spicy, grapefruit aroma, yeasty, tart and bitter, long bitter finish - fresh and charming 4/7/7/4/14 ELLEZELOISE HERCULE BIERE DES COLLINES _43_The only belgian stout I know (and I've tasted more than 400 belgian beers) - fine long lasting head; aroma: licorice, ginger bread, very similar to Westvleteren 12; flavor: smooth, sweet before an explosion of complex flavours; aftertaste: dry, ginger bread, very long - absolutely fantastic 5/9/9/5/19 ELLEZELLOISE SAISIS _2075_hazy blond colour with yast particules floating in, big creamy head with a nice lacing, strong honeyish and grapefruit aroma, yeasty, medium-bodied and acidic, fresh, moderate hoppy and fruity finish - balanced and very pleasant 4/8/7/4/16 FACON CHÂTEAU DE RAMEGNIES-CHIN _2333_About 4 y.o. ?; thanks to fiulijn for this one - dark brown colour, the foam quickly disappears, aroma of cork and apple, notes of dust and cellar, touch of acidity, very sweet, medium to full-bodied, long aftertaste of cherry, apple and alcohol - marvelously complex 4/9/7/4/16 FAGNES SUPER DES FAGNES GRIOTTES _2618_hazy dark reddish colour with a very very foamy pinky head; the aroma is strongly metallic with notes of red fruits in the background; some tartness but by far not enough to balance the huge sweetness; poor body; the finish is flat and syrupy - this is a liquid chewing gum and I really have enough of those f#cking fruit beers, this is a shame ! 3/2/3/1/4 FAGNES SUPER DES FAGNES BRUNE _44_nice big foam, light brown colour, creamy, spicy aroma (nutmeg ?) 4/8/7/3/14 FANTÔME BLACK GHOST _2610_pours a hazy bordeaux-brown colour with a little but regular foam; solid but subtle spicy aroma (nutmeg, cloves?) with some fruity notes in the background (pear and apple); some sweetness with a touch of finishing sourness; the malt body stays surprisingly thin for a beer with 8% alcohol and particularly fails on the end; the spicyness and the fruits take control again in a long pleasant finish - unusual and hard to rate, as always by this brewery 5/7/7/4/14 FANTÔME LA DALMATIENNE _3805_from crackedkettle.com - shows a cloudy orange colour with a stable firm, slightly beige foam; aroma of oranges, cloves and sage; citric; smooth and slightly fizzy; medium malt body, fairly sweet; the finish is moderately dry and leaves long fruity and spicy notes - original as always from this brewery 4/8/7/4/16 FANTÔME BRISE-BONBONS _2611_cloudy reddish-orange colour with a fine regular foam; subtle hoppy nose with notes of orange peel and spices; creamy mouthfeel, low carbonation, medium-bodied at best; robust bitterness before a long aftertaste of spices, orange and cork 5/7/6/4/14 FANTOME BBB BABILLARD DARK _1017_dark brown colour, few head, deep aroma of dark fruits, the cork is noticable (God I hate corked beers !), too much carbonation, tart, vinous, moderate maltiness, sweet with a moderate fruity finish 3/6/6/3/13 FANTÔME AUTOMNE _2485_dark reddish-brown colour with a nice foamy head, unusual aroma, slightly smoked salami first comes to mind, celery and a touch of exotic fruits and pepper, the body begins rather thin but the malt shows itself powerfully in the aftertaste, moderate bitterness, the finish is long, yeasty and malty, effervescent and with some herbal notes - complex, original and satisfying 4/8/7/4/15 FANTOME SAISON _2028_cloudy dark orange colour with a fine dense head, complex aroma of orange peal, rhubarb, cream and pineapple, full-bodied and acidic with a high carbonation, very smooth, acid/bitter finish with a very long and dry aftertaste of tropical fruits and spices - balance, character and complexity; god, is this good ! 5/8/9/4/18 FANTOME BBB BABILLARD _1018_red-amber colour, fine head, no lace, orange aroma, vinous, yeasty, sweet and smooth, full-bodied, spicy with a long dry bitter finish 4/8/7/4/15 FANTÔME PISSENLIT _2619_2004 vintage - pours a cloudy red-orange colour with a giant and firm creamy head; aroma of apple, cellar, cream and cork; very creamy in the mouth; fresh with a solid malt body; a decent bitterness and a long fruity and slightly peppery finish puts the final touch to this wonderful beer 5/8/8/4/17 FANTÔME DE NOËL _2482_very dark brown colour with a little and unregular foam, the aroma shows a solid complexity and a great balance, it is vinous, fruity (plum) and spicy (ginger, pepper) with a hint of alcohol; the malt body is robust and slightly oily without being too heavy, some sweetness and a late moderate bitter/sour touch; the finish is long and very malty, gently fruity and strongly spicy with late notes of cork and cellar - just splendid 4/9/8/4/17 FANTÔME HIVER _4221_from crackedkettle.com - cloudy and dark reddish-amber colour, firm and beige creamy head; yeasty and dusty in the finish with notes of apples and undefined spices; the palate is sweet/acidic, medium to full malt backbone; quite dry with a long aftertaste of apples and candi sugar 4/7/7/3/15 FANTÔME CHOCOLAT _3495_from belgianshop.com - cloudy reddish-brown colour with absolutely no foam; aroma of citrus, pepper and shy notes of chocolate; no carbonation, sweet and sour, thin-bodied; short and flat citrusy finish - a total failure; my first disappointement with this brewery so I think this beer is not supposed to taste like that 2/6/4/2/8 FANTOME BBB LA GOURMANDE _1019_dark orange colour, thin creamy head, nice lace, deep spicy aroma with notes of peaches, very smooth, yeasty, bitter with a long spicy finish 5/8/7/4/16 FERME DE L'ABBAYE DE LA RAMEE _45_amber colour, big foam, nice spicy aroma, bitter and spicy flavor, dry aftertaste 4/8/8/4/16 FERME DE L'ABBAYE DE LA RAMEE BLOND _1029_cloudy orange colour, fine creamy head, nice lace, honey and spicy (ginger ?) aroma, it litteraly exploses in the mouth, too much carbonation, bitter, very long warming and dry spicy finish - lot of character 5/8/7/4/15 Floreffe Triple _46_golden transparent colour, nice foam, honey and orange aroma, spicy and acid flavor, dry aftertaste,quite brief 5/9/7/4/16 FRIART GRISETTE BLANCHE _498_pale yellow colour, transparent, fine lace, honey and spicy aroma, lack of complexity, sweet, long sweet aftertaste 4/8/6/4/13 FRIART ST FEUILLIEN BRUNE _832_dark brown colour, a superb creamy, slightly brown-tainted head and a beautiful lacing give it a wonderful appearance; malty and caramelish aroma with fine touches of spices, sweet, very creamy mouthfeel and full-bodied, a respectable bitterness before a long malty and spicy finish - character and balance for this good brew 5/7/8/4/15 FRIART GRISETTE AMBRÉE _1270_clear amber colour, big head, caramel and fruits in the nose, fresh, sweet, light-bodied with an aftertaste of caramel 4/6/5/3/11 ST FEUILLIEN (FRIART) GRISETTE COUNTRY COOL _3959_cloudy dark orange colour, bright white foam and a decent lace; perfumy aroma of mango; very sweet and juicy palate, sticky; light-bodied, no bitterness and a long sweetish aftertaste of apples and mango - well, well, well ... 3/6/3/2/7 FRIART ST FEUILLIEN TRIPLE _582_light hazy blond colour, fine and firm head, apple and bready aroma, notes of honey, sweet and full-bodied, light bitterness, bready and fruity finish (orange zest) with some reidual sweetness - a beauty 5/8/8/4/16 ST FEUILLIEN (FRIART) JEAN DE NIVELLES BLONDE _1832_cloudy orange colour, fine dense head and a beautiful lace, deep fruity aroma (apple and lychees), yeasty, lot of carbonation, acidic with a robust finishing bitterness, medium-bodied, the finish is long, fruity and dry - refreshing and quite marvellous ! 5/8/9/5/17 GEUZESTEKERIJ DE CAM OUDE KRIEK _3234_from belgianshop.com - totally cloudy, dark reddish colour, fast disappearing red/pink foam; deep aroma of cherries, vinegar and cheese; vinous; slightly oily, rather solid acidity; the finish is quite dry with notes of hay and cherries - a wonderful lambic ! 4/9/8/4/17 GEUZESTEKERIJ DE CAM OUDE GEUZE _3716_courtesy of Toni Flükiger - hazy orange colour with a little foam; aroma of rhubarb, old apples and cellar with solid notes of vinegar, medium-bodied; the palate is initially smooth before a fair sourness; low carbonation and a dry sourish aftertaste of rhubarb and vinegar 4/8/8/4/17 GEUZESTEKERIJ DE CAM OUDE LAMBIEK _3809_courtesy of Toni Flükiger - pours a hazy dark red-amber colour with little foam left; aroma of cobweb, rhubarb and hay; low carbonation and medium-bodied, late and increasing acidity; very dry and citrusy aftertaste with weird metallic notes 4/8/8/3/15 GIRARDIN FARO _3510_from belgianshop.com - clear reddish-bordeaux colour under a fine and stable beige foam; robust aroma of cheese, rhubarb and vinegar; light to medium-bodied, effervescent, sweet and moderately acidic; the finish fails a bit short leaving some notes of raisins and apple 4/7/7/3/13 GIRARDIN KRIEK _491_dark ruby colour, fine head, deep cherry and wine-like aroma, well-structured, great sourness, very long aftertaste - great beer 5/9/8/5/17 GIRARDIN FRAMBOISE _802_amber colour, pratically no head, very strong raspberry aroma, sparkling, acid and sweet, sour finish 3/8/7/3/14 GIRARDIN GUEUZE BLACK LABEL _3801_courtesy of Toni Flükiger - cloudy dark orange colour with a solid beige foam;complex aroma of cheese, dust and rhubarb; medium-bodied, juicy palate with a solid acidity, a long and fizzy acidic finish, quite dry with more notes of rhubarb, vinegar and apple 5/8/8/4/17 GIRARDIN LAMBIC _2034_a big thank you to fiulijn for this one - clear amber colour, absolutely no foam, deep and strong complex aroma of rhubarb, vinegar and green apple, medium-bodied, slightly oily with a very strong and deeply pleasant acidity, the finish is very long, dry and acidic with more notes of rhubarb and vinegar - wow ! this is a big beer ! 4/9/8/5/19 GLAZEN TOREN CUVÉE ANGÉLIQUE _4797_courtesy of fiulijn - gushing, gushing ... cloudy amber-brown colour, poor head retention; aroma of apples and bread; good malt body, some sweetness and a rounded palate; malty and fruity finish 3/6/6/3/13 DE GRAAL LA TRIPPOLOSA _3343_courtesy of Laurent Mousson - hazy golden-orange colour with almost no foam; yeasty and grapefruity, fairly spicy; some initial sweetness followed by a tart acidity, lot of carbonation; very dry fruity finish - balanced; a good beer 4/7/7/4/14 DE GRAAL LA LUPPOLOSA _4230_courtesy of fiulijn - slightly hazy brown colour with a poor head retention; dusty, malty and nutty aroma with notes of banana; very sweet and full-bodied, unclean palate, long sweetish malty finish with a moderate bitterness and lingering notes of candi sugars and late notes of alcohol - dubious 3/5/4/2/8 DE GRAAL SLOCK _4327_courtesy of Per - cloudy reddish-amber colour under ahuge white foam; aroma of orange juice and candy sugar; estery; quite juicy palate and quite sweet, low bitterness and a long fruity and spicy finish - a nice beer 5/7/7/4/14 GRAIN D'ORGE BRICE _2259_cloudy dark orange colour with a fine dense creamy head, strong citrusy and yeasty nose, some grapefruit and spices, medium-bodied, some acidity, the finish is slightly dry and spicy with notes of grapefruit and some residual sweetness - lively and refreshing 5/8/7/4/14 GRAIN D'ORGE JOUP _2247_clear dark ruby-brown colour with yeast particules floating in, fine head, licorice and some alcohol in the nose, the flavour is a deception in comparison to the aroma: sweet and medium-bodied without real dimension, the finish is a bit spicy with a burning alcohol touch - unbalanced; just ok 4/7/4/3/11 GRAIN D'ORGE 3 SCHTÉNG _2624_dark ruby-brown colour with a little foam; yeasty and spicy aroma with notes of dark fruits (prune comes to mind) and smoked sausage, creamy, medium malt body with a rather bland and metallic aftertaste - very forgettable 5/6/5/2/9 DU BOCQ GRAND ENCLOS GODEFROY ROUSSE _2749_cloudy reddish-amber colour, big creamy beige head; gently spicy aroma, notes of caramel, slightly lemony with some diacetyl notes; good malt body, sweet and creamy; dry and bitter caramelish and buttery finish 5/6/7/3/13 GRAND ENCLOS GODEFROY _471_deep orange colour, big head, fruity and spicy aroma, slightly spicy flavor, smooth, slight bitter aftertaste 5/8/7/4/16 HAACHT MYSTIC WITBIER MET LIMOEN _3487_from belgianshop.com - hmmm, the kind of beer I'm quite scared to drink ...; reluctant cloudy lactic-yellow colour with a poor white foam; right: aroma of green lemon but fortunately not overwhelming; sweet (but as far not as much I was fearing it could be) and light-bodied; a hint of acidity, no bitterness and a flat short finish of green lemon - a decent lemonade 2/4/3/2/8 HAACHT MYSTIC WITBIER MET CRANBERRY & FRAMBOOS _5185_from Drinks of the World, Bern - pours a cloudy pinkish-orange colour with a bad head retention; huge aroma of raspberry’s ice cream; very sweet and quite thin-bodied, a hint of acidity , far too low to bring a decent balance; tons of residual sugars in a long sticky raspberry finish - plain awful 2/2/2/2/2 HAACHT DUFF BEER _4007_clear and bright golden colour, persistent and solid white foam, herbal and quite perfumy nose, smooth, medium-bodied and slightly tart and bitter, more herbs with notes of hay and plastic in the finish 4/6/4/2/8 HAACHT (INFRA) ABDIJ VAN'T PARK BLOND _2248_clear blond-amber colour, fine head and a nice lacing, light smoked malt aroma, medium-bodied, very neutral, slightly smokey and flat finish - deeply unsignificant 4/5/4/2/7 HAACHT (INFRA) ABDIJ VAN'T PARK BRUIN _2243_clear bright dark ruby colour, little unregular foam, diacetyls and caramel in the nose, medium-bodied, tart and moderately sweet, slightly astringent, dry earthy and quite unpleasant finish - modest 2/4/5/2/7 HAACHT PRIMUS _943_yellow colour, few head, plastic-like aroma, sweet and oily, carton-like flavor - avoid it ! 3/3/3/2/6 HAACHT (N.V. INFRA) CELESTUS BLOND _1951_hazy golden-orange with a fine head and a nice lace, candy sugar and undefined fruits in a discreet aroma, medium-bodied with a moderate dry bitterness - incredibly lacking of character 4/5/6/3/9 HAACHT GILDENBIER _2616_pours a clear dark ruby brown colour with a fine regular firm head; superb lacing; toffee in the nose, bubblegum-like; sweet, medium-bodied; spicy, peppery finish and a touch of warming alcohol - not much profile 5/6/6/3/12 HAACHT MYSTIC _3017_clear dark reddish colour, solid foamy pinky head, nice lace; aroma of cherry juice with a note of vinegar; a touch of acidity but by far not enough to balance the heavy sweetness; slightly dry sweetish cherry finish - acceptable because I’ve had a very good day :-) 3/6/5/3/11 HAACHT WITBIER _1593_cloudy pale lactic-blond colour, nice creamy head, orange aroma with light spicy notes, fresh, acidic with a tart and quite flat aftertaste - refreshing and lacking of character 4/6/4/2/7 HAACHT KEIZER KAREL ROBIJN ROOD _2965_pours a clear dark ruby colour with a solid creamy beige head; solid spicy aroma (ginger dominates) mixed with notes of apples; the palate is soft and rather sweet, medium to full-bodied, low bitterness; long fruity, malty and spicy, the whole thing packed in a warming alcohol touch - ok but lacking of some refinement

sampled february 2001, named Charles Quint - amber colour, fine lace, smokey and spicy aroma, full-bodied, very malty, sweet, long bitter aftertaste (4/7/8/5/16) 5/7/7/4/13 HAACHT TONGERLO CHRISTMAS DUBBEL BLOND _856_dark orange colour, fine head, yeasty, very discreet aroma, oily and heavy, very long spicy and bitter finish - strange and disappointing (for a belgian) 5/5/6/4/11 HAACHT TONGERLO PRIOR TRIPEL _4899_from Amstein - slightly hazy blond colour, persistent pale beige foam; nice lacework; fairly spicy aroma with notes of apples; overcarbonated and quite sweet; full-bodied, tart and slightly dry, fruity and spicy finish - not really easy to drink 3/6/6/3/12 HAACHT ABBAYE DE MALONNE BRUNE _47_dark brown colour, spicy aroma, slightly banana flavor, smooth, well-balanced 4/7/7/4/14 HAACHT TONGERLO DUBBEL BRUIN _48_amber colour, big foam, caramel aroma and flavor, sweet 5/7/7/4/14 HAACHT XJ FIVE BLACK LABEL _1185_clear pale golden colour, fine head and a nice lace, weak hop aroma, sweet, slightly oily - boring 3/4/4/3/7 HAACHT KEIZER KAREL GOUDBLOND _3022_pale golden-yellow colour with almost no foam remaining; aroma of vanilla, coriander and alcohol; solid malt body; high carbonation; the sweetness is partially balanced by a dry bitter finish which shows more spicy and alcoholish notes - after some hesitation, I decided that I like it 3/7/7/3/14 HANSSENS OUDE GUEUZE _1799_light hazy amber-orange colour with almost no foam, complex nose of apple, vinegar and hay, fresh and very sour, the finish is long and sour with notes of rhubarb - a marvellous gueuze 4/8/8/5/17 HANSSENS MEAD THE GUEUZE _3845_from crackedkettle.com - cloudy bright and dark orange colour; very foamy white head; aroma of hay, vinegar and old apples; strong notes of cork; fizzy and with a moderate malt body, fairly sour/acidic; very dry and effervescent fruity sourish aftertaste with late notes of alcohol - light-bodied for its 9%; fresh and original 4/7/7/4/15 HANSSENS OUDBEITJE _2282_amber-orange colour, absolutely no foam, strawberry jam aroma, notes of apricot and honey plus something rather unpleasant, a bit oily, dry and very acidic/sourish, the finish is long and very dry with notes of honey - extrem, aggressiv and quite dubious (thanks to Laurent Mousson for this one) 2/6/5/2/9 HANSSENS OUDE KRIEK _3244_from belgianshop.com - cloudy reddish-amber colour with a very little foam; strong aroma of vinegar, cheese and cherries; very sour, medium-bodied; finishes dry, long and sourish with more notes of cherries and cheese - a wonderful kriek ! 4/9/8/4/17 HET ANKER GOUDEN CAROLUS AMBRIO _1730_red-amber colour, nice dense creamy head and a correct lacing, caramel and grapefruit aroma, lot of carbonation, medium-bodied with a dry malty and slightly fruity finish - nothing special here 4/6/6/3/13 HET ANKER GOUDEN CAROLUS CHRISTMAS _1460_dark ruby-brown colour, fine head, deep aroma of banana and port wine with notes of spices and licorice, full-bodied, sweet and heavy with a long dry bitter and alcohol finish 4/8/7/4/16 HET ANKER GOUDEN CAROLUS HOPSINJOOR _4360_courtesy of Laurent Mousson (WBA) - cloudy blond colour with a solid white foam leaving a nice lace on the side of the glass; estery with notes of pear and spices; far too much carbonated, heavy sweetness behind which lasts in a short fruity and sticky finish - medicinal and very dubious 4/6/4/2/9 HET ANKER GOUDEN CAROLUS TRIPLE _1503_cloudy dark orange colour, dense creamy head and a nice lace, peach, hazelnut and yeasty, very smooth, full-bodied, dry finishing bitterness, bubblegum-like aftertaste with notes of alcohol 5/8/7/3/13 HET ANKER GOUDEN CAROLUS EASTER BEER _2087_dark ruby-brown colour, little foam, apple and caramel aroma with some earthy notes, very sweet and thick, high carbonation, touch of acidity, more apple notes in a warming alcohol finish - a bit too sweet and rather cloying; not my kind of beer 4/6/5/3/10 HET ANKER ANKER BOSCOULIS _2319_cloudy nut-brown colour, big firm and slightly pink tainted head, nice lacing, strong aroma of dark fruits (raspberry, peach, ...), creamy and oily mouthfeel, very sweet with a touch of acidity, the finish is plain fruit and sugar and quite cloying - could work as raspberry jam for breakfast but nothing else 3/4/4/2/6 HET ANKER ANKER BLOND _2316_amber-blond colour with a dense and fine creamy head, fruity aroma (pear, apple), yeasty notes, medium to full-bodied, a bit acidic in the beginning, decent finishing bitterness, long fruity and yeasty finish - fresh and lively; a very charming beer - thanks to Jean-Claude Germond for this beer ! 5/8/7/4/16 HET ANKER GOUDEN CAROLUS CUVEE VAN DE KEIZER _220_2001 vintage, sampled 1/2007 - pours a dark reddish-brown colour under a little but stable beige foam; lot of particules floating in the beer; the aroma is richly malty and fruity (figs and plums) with notes of wood; quite a lot of sweetness, slightöy madeirized, full and regular malt body; the finish is long and malty with more notes of dark fruits, some candi sugar and a touch of warming alcohol down the throat - very good though I'm not sure ageing improved it, on the contrary 5/8/7/4/16 HET ANKER GOUDEN CAROLUS CUVEE VAN DE KEIZER ROOD _4605_from Au Grain d’Orge - pours a cloudy blond colour under a huge and bright white foam; superb lacing; estery and fruity aroma with notes of pears, pineapples and spices; very sweet and with a solid malt backbone, lively palate and with a subtle but high carbonation ; long fruity finish with tons of residual sugars and lingering spicy notes 5/8/7/4/16 HOEGAARDEN ROSÉE _3492_from belgianshop.com; a raspberry witbier - reddish-orange colour with an irregular pinkish foam; strong sweetish raspberry nose with notes of straw in the background; very sweet with an illusion of sourness; a raspberryish and rather empty finish - not a tragedy but not a reason to finish my glass either 2/6/4/2/7 HOEGAARDEN HOUGAERDSE DAS _1775_hazy red-amber colour, few foam, grapefruit aroma with notes of some vegetable (not unpleasant at all), candy sugar, thin-bodied with a dry malty finish 4/7/6/3/13 HOEGAARDEN SPECIALE _1585_hazy orange colour with a fine head, very strong spicy aroma (clove, ginger), notes of vanilla, medium-bodied, strong wheaty character, slightly sweet with a dry finish - better than its overrated brother (I'm guilty too) 5/8/7/3/14 HOEGAARDEN (DE KLUIS) GRAND CRU TRIPLE _811_7 years old (2000-2007): slightly hazy amber colour with an elusive foam; aroma of honey; madeirized nose; sweet and mellow, full malt body, a bit sticky: a moderate late bitterness and a long honeyish aftertaste with notes of warming alcohol - interesting development

orange colour, no head, spicy aroma (cinnamon ?), full-bodied but lacking of complexity, long spicy finish 4/7/7/3/15 HOEGAARDEN (DE KLUIS) JULIUS _807_deep honey colour, fine head, spicy and fruity aroma, full-bodied, slightly too much carbonation, deep dry and spicy finish with a nice bitterness 5/7/7/5/15 HOEGAARDEN (DE KLUIS)le FRUIT DEFENDU _826_deep brown colour, big head, deep spicy aroma, very yeasty, creamy,sweet, full-bodied, long dry and spicy finish 5/8/8/5/17 HOEGAARDEN (DE KLUIS) BLANCHE _841_cloudy pale orange colour, big head, slightly spicy, cron aroma, smooth, touch of acidity, easy and not very complex 5/7/7/4/14 HUISBIER VAN HET BIERHUIS ABDIJBIER BEAULIEU _655_bronze colour, fine head, malty, coffee taste 5/7/8/4/14 HUISBIER VAN HET BIERHUIS HUIS DER KUNSTEN _656_bronze colour, nice head, sausage, salami aroma, very malty, long aftertaste 5/7/8/4/14 HUISBIER VAN HET BIERHUIS OUDEJAARSFUIF DE 21STE EEUW _1142_pale brown colour, few head, aroma of bread and malt, sweet with a dry bready finish - strange and disgusting 2/6/4/2/8 HUISBIER VAN HET BIERHUIS HARMONIE _1143_dark orange colour without head, bready and malty, sweet and dry - quite disgusting 2/5/4/2/7 HUISBIER VAN HET BIERHUIS KEIBIER _657_orange colour, big head, caramel aroma, very malty, great bitterness 47/8/4/15 HUISBIER VAN HET BIERHUIS VROUWENTONG CAFE SOUVENIR _658_orange colour, big head, caramel aroma, very malty, great bitterness 47/8/4/15 HUISBIER VAN HET BIERHUIS KENTUCKY _659_orange colour, big head, caramel aroma, very malty, great bitterness 47/8/4/15 HUISBIER VAN HET BIERHUIS DE ONTGROENDE DRUIF _660_orange colour, big head, caramel aroma, very malty, great bitterness 47/8/4/15 HUISBIER VAN HET BIERHUIS 't HOUTHEEM _1136_dirty brown colour, almost no head, malty and marchpane aroma, light citrusy, sweet and heavy with a moderate tart finish - quite disgusting 2/5/4/2/7 HUYGHE GLUTANER _2817_gluten free and based on sorghum ... hohoh ! - pours a clear and bright golden colour under a little, unregular foam; the aroma has something of lemon soda with a metallic touch; quite oily and sweet with a high carbonation; medium malt body; flat metallic aftertaste - I want my gluten back ! 3/3/3/2/6 HUYGHE OUD BEERSEL BERSALIS _4079_from Village de la Bière, Strasbourg - cloudy blond colour with a very foamy white head; aroma of fresh apples and some yeast, candi sugar; tart and highly carbonated; acidic and with a fair malt body, some solid sweetness behind; long fruity and sweetish aftertaste 4/7/7/3/13 HUYGHE ARTEVELDE _2718_clear dark-amber colour under a rocky beige head; nice lacing; perfumy aroma with notes of pear and yeast; sweet and oily, medium-bodied, creamy, sour/bitter finish with weird metallic and fruity notes - strange stuff 4/5/4/2/7 HUYGHE MONGOZO COCONUT _2590_it pours a cloudy lactic-orange colour with a firm white head and a nice lace; strong aroma of coconut which remembers me of the Batida bottles I used to like when I was 18 ...; some notes of wc deodorant come through too; very sugary with a thin body; strange and unpleasant metallic finish - I really don’t know what I should do with this stuff ... 4/4/3/2/5 HUYGHE MONGOZO COCONUT 3.5% _3032_fully cloudy lactic-orange colour under a solid white head which leaves a nice lace; aroma of coconut liquor like Batida, which I used to like a lot when I was 18, but those times are over ...; very sweet, oily, no beer character, long cloying aftertaste of coconut, aftershave and overmatured bananas - brrr... 2/3/2/2/4 HUYGHE MONGOZO MANGO _4383_courtesy of oh6gdx - cloudy orange colour under a firm white head; overwhelming aroma of overripe mangos and paper; velvety mouthfeel, obscenely sweet, heavy and sweetish aftertaste of mango - a one-dimensional drink of mango and sugar 3/3/2/2/4 HUYGHE ARTEVELDE GRAND CRU _671_amber-brown colour, big head, caramel/chocolate aroma, very malty, long aftertaste 5/8/7/4/15 HUYGHE CAMPUS PREMIUM _2209_clear pale golden colour, fine head, modest herbal hoppiness, sweet, light to medium body, the finish is slightly dry and mostly tasteless - unspectacular 3/5/4/2/7 HUYGHE CAMPUS GOLD _2726_cloudy orange colour, little creamy firm head; aroma of pear and apple with strong spicy notes; overcarbonated, sweet with some tart acidity; long perfumy and fruity finish with lingering acidity notes - quite unusual and not bad at all 5/6/6/3/13 HUYGHE FLORIS FRAMBOISE _2299_Ahhh ... the tasting of a new Floris beer: what a frightening moment in the life of a beer hunter ! - cloudy dark reddish colour with a big pinky head, deep overwhelming raspberry juice aroma, very sweet, oily with a hint of sourness, the finish is just plain raspberry and more raspberry ... - one-dimensional and without any beer character ... but almost drinkable if you are in a good temper 3/3/3/2/5 HUYGHE FLORIS GRIOTTE _2157_hazy red colour with an unregular pink head, strong aroma of cherry syrup, very sweet with some sourness, reasonable body, dry cherry aftertaste - basically perfect for children but somehow I find it quite drinkable 2/6/4/2/11 HUYGHE FLORIS KRIEK _2742_pours a cloudy dark reddish colour under a little and unregular foam; crisp aroma of cherry marmelade; thin-bodied, basically sweet but some tart acidity makes it fairly drinkable; long sweet and sour, cherryish and moderately dry aftertaste 3/6/6/3/12 HUYGHE FLORIS CHOCOLAT GARDENBEER _1294_It has an horrible cloudy, dirty, brown colour with absolutely no foam. It has a strong aroma of cocoa mixed with slime, stagnant water and subtle notes of dog's shit. Ok, this was for the better part of this beer... The flavour ? the first impression is: overcarbonated, but this fact does not matter for long because what comes just after is inhuman: it has an horrible, artificial sweeties and perfume-like taste with a too long aftertaste of sewer. Awful and revolting. Defining the characteristics of this stuff is a real challenge because every sip is a torture. This has only been brewed to give a new meaning to the word "worst". 1/1/0/0/0 HUYGHE DELIRIUM NOCTURNUM _812_red-brown colour, few head, plum aroma, sweet and sour flavor - quite a strange brew 3/6/7/3/12 HUYGHE DJU DJU BANANA _4722_courtesy of Antonio Ruiz - slightly hazy pale blond colour with a bad head retention; solid aroma of banana milk shake; very very sweet and quite thin-bodied, long and powerful banana finish with tons of residual sweetness 2/3/3/2/5 HUYGHE DELIRIUM TREMENS _606_transparent golden colour, nice head; aroma: nut, burnt almond, orange, slightly smoked; taste: very sweet and powerful, alcohol; aftertaste: long, sweet and honey 5/9/8/4/17 HUYGHE BLANCHE des NEIGES _2261_hazy lactic-orange colour, almost no foam, cinnamon and coriander, citrusy, notes of straw, acidic, light to medium body, the finish is short and quite flat with a lemony touch 4/6/5/2/10 Huyghe Delirium Noël _281_red-bordeaux colour, few head, licorice and plum aroma, sweet and heavy, strong alcohol presence, dry with some bubble-gum finish - keep this one 4 years in your cellar and I bet you will get some great stuff ! 4/8/8/3/15 HUYGHE la GUILLOTINE _817_pale golden colour, fine head, alcohol, honey and fruity nose, heavy and sweet with a dry, vegetable aftertaste 5/7/6/2/12 HUYGHE ST IDESBALD ROUSSE TEN DUINEN _2600_clear reddish in colour with a big white creamy head; very fruity aroma (apples and lychees), some yeasty/bready notes appear as the beer gets warmer; tart and high carbonated; some sweetness, medium-bodied and very creamy in the finish, tart bitterness and a dry and rather short fruity aftertaste - honest 4/6/6/3/13 HUYGHE CACTUS _2601_cloudy pale green (?!?) colour with a fine white creamy head; strong revolting aroma of lemon detergent or shampoo (though I would not be crazy enough to pour this on the remaining of my hairs...); light-bodied, sweet and a little bit acidic with a tragic aftertaste lemon flavoured soap - this is far beyond disgusting ... come on, stupid marketing assholes: you’ve gone too far ! 2/0/2/1/1 HUYGHE (VAN MELLE) ST IDESBALD BLOND _1840_cloudy orange colour, nice creamy head, honey and grapefruit aroma, very smooth, strong and nice acidity, astringent, dry finishing bitterness, the aftertaste is honeyish - refreshing and with a good character 4/8/7/4/16 Huyghe-Melle Floris Ninkeberry _340_white, cloudy, peach and pear aroma, sweet fruity flavor, disgusting - something to give to the children... 4/3/3/2/5 HUYGHE BOBELINE (LA BIERE DE SPA) BRUNE _2957_hazy dark reddish-brown colour, fine and firm beige head; malty and biscuity aroma, notes of pear and milk coffee; overcarbonated and quite sour, medium-bodied, sweeties-like finish with more notes of chocolate, banana and pear 4/7/6/3/13 HUYGHE BOBELINE (LA BIERE DE SPA) _2732_cloudy orange colour with a little persistent head and a nice lace; aroma of tangerines and grapefruit, perfumy; lot of carbonation and a moderate malt body; short and dry fruity finish with some yeasty notes - just acceptable 4/5/5/2/8 HUYGHE FLORIS HONEY _358_cloudy white colour, fine head, very deep honey aroma, extremely sweet honey flavor and aftertaste - like most Floris beers: disgusting - drinkable only for breakfast 4/3/2/1/4 HUYGHE DUYSTERS DROSSAARD _3265_hazy reddish-amber colour with a foamy beige head; aroma of yeast and fresh cut apples; overcarbonated and quite acidic with a solid sweetness underneath; fizzy and fruity finish - confusing 4/6/6/3/12 HUYGHE FLORIS APPLE GARDENBEER _1037_If someone can tell me why I'm drinking such beers, don't hesitate to email me ... - cloudy orange colour, fine head, deep cinammon, apple and melon aroma, apple juice like (not a surprise with 30% apple juice added...), terribly sweet and totally unbalanced; do I have to add: disgusting ? 3/3/2/1/3 HUYGHE ST IDESBALD TRIPLE _893_orange colour, big creamy head, yeasty, spicy and citrusy aroma, smooth, nice long bitterness - a beautiful tripel 5/8/7/4/16 HUYGHE DUC d'HAVRÉ _3954_clear golden-bronze colour with a little persistent white foam; nice lace, aroma of orange, pear and alcohol; sweet and sticky; slightly dry and fruity finish 3/4/5/2/8 HUYGHE ST IDESBALD DUBBEL (BRUIN) _942_ruby colour, creamy head, malty nose, touch of ginger, full-bodied, sweet, long spicy finish - I can't really enjoy it because I don't like ginger 5/6/6/3/13 HUYGHE BIÈRE du CORSAIRE CUVÉE SPÉCIALE _1044_one my 3 favourite beers is now brewed by Huyghe which apparently bought Artelvelde ?! - dark orange colour, fine head, no lace, deep complexity of the aroma (cinnamon, orange, nutty), full-bodied, sweet followed by a great dry bitter, spicy and fruity finish - only one little touch under the original (like its alcohol content) 4/9/8/5/19 HUYGHE (VAN MELLE) RUBBEL SEXY LAGER _1497_pale golden colour, few foam, moderate hoppiness, grassy, medium-bodied, sweet, dry and slightly bitter herbal finish 3/5/5/3/10 HUYGHE (VAN MELLE) POMME FOUDROYANTE GRANDE RESERVE _1704_hazy lactic-yellow colour, fine head, cloves and apple juice aroma, deadly sweet, long sugary and apple finish - another terrific brew by Huyghe... 2/2/2/2/3 HUYGHE OXFAM BRUIN _2737_brewed with rice, quinoa and cane sugar - hazy dark brown colour with a little beige foam; aroma of matured fruits (banana and lychees), caramel and some undefined spices; sweet, tart and very carbonated which makes it difficult to drink but does not hide the unclean, unregular malt body; very short and dry bitter spicy finish - harsh; not really a fair trade to me 3/6/5/2/11 HUYGHE OXFAM BLOND _2747_brewed with quinoa and cane sugar - hazy amber-orange colour with a little, unregular foam; aroma of tangerines and cane sugar, some bready notes in the background; medium to full malt body, decent bitterness; very dry and bitter fruity finish 4/7/7/4/13 HUYGHE GREEN'S PIONEER _2899_brewed using sorghum and rice - slightly hazy golden colour without foam; aroma of corn and lemon; tart, overcarbonated, modest malt body, sweet with a touch of acidity; the finish is quite dry and harsh, short and moderately citrusy - I want my gluten back ! 2/4/4/2/9 INFRA KAISER PILS _49_fresh - strange plastic taste 2/5/3/2/7 INTERBREW JUPILER NA _1947_clear golden-orange colour, choatic foam with big bubbles, aroma of hay and dog shit, sweet and watery with a dry, brutal and revolting aftertaste of paperboard 2/2/3/1/2 INBEV BELGIUM JUPILER TAURO _5202_from Drinks of the World - a clear golden colour and a solid bright white foam; nice lacework; aroma of apple and cream, notes of alcohol; full-bodied and quite oily, a solid carbonation and pretty sweet; lot of residual sugars and more fruity notes in the aftertaste - just drinkable 4/5/4/2/9 INBEV BELGIUM JUPILER BLUE _2991_clear and pale golden colour, almost no foam remaining; wet paperboard is all the nose can offer; sweet and thin-bodied, very dry and harsh finish; it ends short and watery 2/3/3/2/5 INBEV BELGIUM LEFFE 9° _3033_pours a very clear golden-amber olour under abig creamy head; aroma of yeast and caoutchouc with some red fruits in the background; a bit oily, sweet with a solid malt body maintained by a high carbonation; sweetish aftertaste with notes of strawberries 4/6/6/3/12 INBEV BELGIUM LEFFE RUBY _3975_clear and bright reddish colour with a huge creamy and slightly pinkish head; artificial sweeties-like aroma of raspberries, elder and cherries; sweet, sweet, sweet ... and nothing to balance it; sweetish aftertaste of cherry - what a tragical evolution followed by Leffe during the last 20 years! 3/4/3/2/6 INTERBREW HORSE-ALE _50_orange colour, fruity aroma (apple), dry, clean taste 4/7/5/3/13 Interbrew loburg premium _51_clear golden colour, fine head and lace, few hops in the nose, sweet with an unpleasant malty finish 4/4/4/2/8 JANDRAIN-JANDRENOUILLE V CENSE _4457_courtesy of Pascal Sauser - clear reddish coloured; very hoppy nose with strong flowery notes; creamy and very bitter; some red fruits in a long and very hoppy finish - very good but a b it too one-dimensional to be really great 4/7/8/4/15 JOHN MARTIN (ANTHONY MARTIN) REVOLUCIÓN LOLA '69 _2599_Great ! Another flavoured beer ... Clear golden-amber colour with a little foam; the first surprise is that the flavour is not overwhelming and just a touch of lemon and rhum is noticable; sweet and light-bodied, no bitterness at all amd am incredibly flat finish - scandalous 2/4/3/1/4 JOHN MARTIN (ANTHONY MARTIN) GORDON FINEST PLATINUM _2537_canned - clear amber-blond colour with a fast disappearing foam; aroma of apple, petrol and solvant hurts the nose; very sweet and viscous, strong malt body, high carbonation, long finish of fruits and burning alcohol - pfouah ! come on, this only for alcoholics 3/4/4/2/6 JOHN MARTIN BLOND ALE _2466_clear amber-blond colour, fine head, spicy nose with honeyish notes, some sweetness, good malt body, the finish is moderately bitter and spicy with some more touches of honey 4/7/8/4/14 JOHN MARTIN’S ORIGINAL ALE _1290_honey colour, nice foam, bitter aroma 4/7/7/4/14 JOHN MARTIN CUBANA '59 _1023_a beer flavoured with rum - clear pale amber colour, few head, discreet aroma of sirup and potatoes, sweet, watery with a dry flat finish 2/3/3/2/4 JOHN MARTIN DOUGLAS CELTIC BROWN _2211_clear bright ruby-brown colour, giant foamy head, beautiful lacing, earthy, strong notes of chocolate, some dark fruits and nuts, very sweet and malty, oily with a decent bitterness, long warming alcohol finish showing notes of prune and licorice - I can’t help but like it ! (it’s more a scotch ale than a belgian ale imho) 5/8/8/4/16 JOHN MARTIN DOUGLAS SCOTCH ALE _827_dark brown colour, big head, caramel, malty, sweet, full-bodied, licorice, slightly bitter with a long spicy finish - very good 5/8/9/5/16 JOHN MARTIN GORDON FINEST GOLD _783_deep gold colour, few head, beautiful lace, slight nutty aroma, alcohol touch (of course) but not too much, quite heavy but with a nice balance, sweet with a spicy finish 5/6/7/3/13 JOHN MARTIN GORDON FINEST SILVER BLOND _432_deep golden colour, synthetic and alcohol aroma, aggressive, no subtility 3/3/5/2/8 JOHN MARTIN GORDON RED _549_red-amber colour, fine head, fruity aroma, very sweet, spicy 4/6/8/4/14 JOHN MARTIN GORDON XMAS _341_very dark brown colour, nice head, roasty caramel aroma, sweet, full-bodied, spicy aftertaste 5/8/8/5/16 JOHN MARTIN DOUGLAS CELTIC BLOND _2519_it pours an impressively filtered, amber-blond colour; fine and stable foam, yeasty nose showing bread and notes of banana, very high carbonation, very sweet with a good malt backbone, an insignificant bitterness before a moderately dry finish which is only disturbed by lingering notes of malt and alcohol - simple and very forgettable 4/6/6/3/11 JOHN MARTIN GORDON HALLOWEEN _1333_red-amber colour, almost no head, prune and cinnamon, fresh, sweet and slightly tart, long candy and fruity finish 3/8/7/4/15 JOHN MARTIN GORDON SCOTCH ALE _1560_dark ruby-brown colour, fine head and a nice lace, strong malty aroma, caramel and prune, sweet and full-bodied, robust bitterness, long dry malty finish - lot of character for this wonderful brew (is it the same beer as Douglas Scotch Ale ?) 5/8/8/4/17 KEERSMAEKER MORT SUBITE OUDE KRIEK _3500_from belgianshop.com - hazy bright reddish colour, pinkish beige head with a nice lace; aroma of cheese, cherry and vinegar; medium-bodied, very creamy mouthfeel and very sour; dry and long sourish aftertaste of kriek and vinegar - a solid lambic 5/8/8/4/15 KEERSMAEKER MORT SUBITE XTREME FRAMBOISE _2721_hazy dark reddish colour under a big and creamy pinky head; nice lacing; huge raspberry aroam with light notes of vinegar; very sweet and slightly oily, long raspberry and sugary finish - hummm 3/6/4/2/7 KEERSMAEKER MORT SUBITE XTREME MANZANA _2723_clear golden-amber colour, fine head; strong overwhelming aroma of green apples; very sweet; long aftertaste of ... can you guess what ? right: green apples - one-dimensional apple soda without any beer character; a shame ! it’s a pity that people are no more burnt on the marketplace nowadays ... Though I fear they would not be enough places for all those marketing assholes who design such horrors. 2/2/1/1/1 KEERSMAEKER MORT SUBITE XTREME KRIEK _2722_light hazy dark reddish in colour, stable pinky head and a nice lace; aroma of ... well, cherry of course but not overwhelming nor too artificial; it goes worse in the mouth: it is just plain sweet with a hint of faint tartness before an oily, sweetish, cherryish aftertaste - I think I will go and get me a real beer 3/6/3/2/6 KEERSMAEKER MORT-SUBITE GUEUZE _803_pale orange colour, nice head and lace, cork and apple aroma, very (too) sweet, watery, slightly disgusting aftertaste 5/6/4/2/9 KEERSMAEKER MORT-SUBITE FRAMBOISE _908_red-amber colour, fine head, deep and quite artificial raspberry aroma, candy- and syrup-like with some finishing acidity - my children will love it ! 4/4/3/3/7 KEERSMAEKER MORT-SUBITE CASSIS _909_red-amber colour, big head, aggressiv blackcurrent aroma, candy-like, very sweet with a strange sour finish - not for me 5/4/4/2/6 KEERSMAEKER MORT-SUBITE KRIEK _1601_reddish colour, nice creamy head, deep cherry aroma with notes of cork and elderflowers, sweet and slightly sparkling, short dry cherry finish - a poor example of the style 4/6/5/3/9 KERKOM ADELARDUS TRUDOABDIJBIER BRUIN _3238_from belgianshop.com - hazy dark brown colour, no residual foam; some notes of butter in front of a cokkie maltiness; sweet and medium-bodied, a hint of sourness before a long malty and effervescent finish 3/6/8/3/14 KERKOM ADELARDUS TRUDOABDIJBIER HASPENGOUWSE TRIPEL _3246_from belgianshop.com - bright and dark orange colour with a little white foam formed of big bubbles; aroma of orange and curaçao, estery; very creamy mouthfeel, medium to full-bodied, rather sweet with a late bitterness/acidity; long and moderately dry finish with notes of apricots and yeast - a solid tripel 4/7/7/3/14 KERKOM BINK BLOND _3023_cloudy dark orange colour, big creamy whit head; yeasty and citrusy nose, notes of orange peel; strong tartness and acidity which quite successfully hide the quite thin malt body unerneath; very dry and bitter finish with some more yeasty and fruity notes - too yeasty for my liking 4/6/6/2/11 KERKOM BINK BLOESEM _2463_cloudy dark reddish colour, fine creamy persistent head and a nice lacing, charming honeyish aroma with a touch of prune and licorice, very creamy mouthfeel, the sweetness is partially balanced by a hint of acidity, more honey and light notes of alcohol in a long sweetish finish - a great and very interesting dessert beer - thanks to Laurent Mousson for this one 5/8/7/4/14 KERKOM BINK BRUIN _3221_from belgianshop.com - very dark brown colour with absolutely no foam remaining; aroma of sour apples and sweet malts; full-bodied, sweet and acidic; the finish is moderately dry with a long biscuity maltiness along with more notes of apples 3/7/7/3/13 KERKOM KERKOMSE TRIPEL _3006_slightly hazy golden colour with a fine persistent head; yeasty and grapefruity aroma with notes of cork; fairly malty body, solid bitterness; aftertaste of alcohol, pear and honey with some more notes of cork; lot of residual sweetness 4/7/7/3/13 KERKOM SODALITAS _4410_courtesy of Antonio Ruiz - pours a cloudy orange colour under a firm white head; very yeasty nose; aroma of bread and almonds, solid malt body; initial sweetness and a quite solid bitterness; unclean palate and with a long almondy bready aftertaste 4/6/7/3/13 KERKOM WINTERKONINKSKE _2328_clear hazy brown colour, little foam, malty, yeasty and nutty, touch of spices, earthy, sweet and medium-bodied, malty and earthy finish 4/8/7/4/15 KONINCK DE KONINCK _1043_clear amber colour, no head, floral aroma, malty, tart, too much carbonation, bitter and dry - aggressive and forgettable 2/6/4/3/12 DE KONINCK AMBREE _2824_clear and bright amber colour; nice beige creamy head; some maltiness and caramel up in front, but all being very shy; beautiful lace; notes of hazelnut and flowers developpe as the beer gets warmer; decent malt body, some sweetness soon balanced by a moderately dry bitterness; creamy mouthfeel; the finish is mainly caramel and relatively brief - lot of subtility 5/7/6/3/13 DE KONINCK BLOND _1968_clear amber-blond colour, fine creamy head with a nice lacing, herbal and moderately hoppy nose, tart and medium-bodied with a robust bitterness, dry and bitter hoppy finish - fresh with an interesting character 5/6/7/4/14 KONINCK CUVEE _687_dark amber colour, fine head, some cherry aroma, very malty, bitter, very kong fruity and spicy finish - warming and very pleasant 4/7/8/4/15 KONINCK PAGADDER _1257_clear dark amber colour, fine head, nice lace, fruity and vinous, sweet and acidic, refreshing, dry and short fruity finish 4/7/7/3/14 KONINCK ANTOON BLOND _473_honey colour, fine lace, herbal aroma, not much character 4/7/6/3/12 KONINCK WINTER KONINCK _1406_deep clear red-amber colour, few head, malt and prune aroma with spiced notes, sweet, medium-bodied, dry malty finish - subtle and pleasant 4/7/6/3/14 LEFEBVRE ABBAYE DE DIELEGHEM _3559_clear golden-bronze colour with a little white foam; estery nose, aroma of apples; robust carbonation and solid malt body; sweet and a bit oily; aggressive bitterness and a long fruity finish with lots of residual sugars - perfumy/artificial 3/6/6/2/11 LEFEBVRE L'ALSACIENNE de NOËL _4131_from Ribeauvillé, France - cloudy and dark brown colour with a huge beige foam made of big bubbles; perfumy aroma of licorice, cola, nutmeg and other spices I cannot identify; very sweet and sticky, solid malt body; aftertaste of marzipan, spices and cola, lot of residual sweetness 4/6/5/3/12 LEFEBVRE ABBAYE DE OUDKERKEN _3422_courtesy of my parents - translucid golden-amber colour with a little stable foam, nice lacing; esters and spices, notes of oranges; sweet and medium-bodied, rather high carbonation; the finish is a bit herbal and fruity - not bad but simplistic 4/6/6/3/12 LEFEBVRE DOUBLE SOLEILMONT _2323_slightly hazy blond colour, creamy head which quickly reduces, correct lacing, slightly yeasty with some honeyish notes, sweet and medium-bodied, the finish is short and a bit yeasty - gentle but nothing more 4/6/6/2/11 LEFEBVRE ABBAYE de BONNE-ESPERANCE _2153_cloudy dark orange colour, big creamy head and a nice lacing, estery nose, notes of spices (pepper), oily and medium to full-bodied, creamy mouthfeel, robust bitterness, the finish is dry and bitter with notes of honey and some residual sweetness - clean and well-made 5/7/8/4/14 LEFEBVRE ABBAYE FLOREFFE DOUBLE _1102_dark brown colour, big creamy head, nice lace, very malty, pear aroma with strange notes of ointment, heavy and sweet, slightly tart with a short dry finish - by far not the best of the Floreffe 5/6/6/2/9 LEFEBVRE CUVÉE DE FRANCORCHAMPS TRIPLE _1838_cloudy dark orange colour, big creamy head with a beautiful lacing, dry honey aroma, sweet and smooth with a light finishing bitterness - all the characteristics of a tripel but some power and originality are missing 5/7/7/3/12 LEFEBVRE ABBAYE FLOREFFE BLONDE _52_golden colour, nice spicy aroma and flavor 4/8/8/4/15 LEFEBVRE HOPUS _4425_from Amstein - hazy golden colour with a very foaming white head; yeasty with notes of pear, cellar and old apple; quite full-bodied and with a subtle but lively carbonation; quite sweet and with a moderate bitterness; fairly hoppy fruity finish 4/7/7/4/14 LEFEBVRE BARBÃR WINTER BOK _425_re-rated, 12/08/2004 - dark and bright brown colour, giant creamy head, beautiful lacing, caramel, honey and alcohol aroma, some nutmeg (?), full and very sweet, the finish is malty, spicy with a touch of licorice - this beer smells like Christmas.
March 2001, (8/4/7/4/15) - very dark brown colour, big head, caramel and honey aroma, (too) sweet, very malty, strong aftertaste 5/7/7/3/13 LEFEBVRE l'ALSACIENNE BRASERO DE L'HIVER _4002_slightly hazy dark brown colour, foamy and persistent beige head, aroma of prune, ginger, cinnamon and marzipan, solid malt body, very sweet, moderate bitterness and with a long very spicy finish - smells like christmas 5/6/6/3/13 LEFEBVRE BARBÃR _608_cloudy orange colour, nice head, nose: honey, alcohol, strong, curry; taste: sweet and full; aftertaste: quite brief 5/9/8/3/16 Lefebvre Floreffe Meilleure _53_dark brown colour, nice foam - aroma: sweet, banana, caramel - flavor: pear, bitter 5/10/8/4/18 Lefebvre Moeder Overste _410_cloudy honey colour, spicy and lemon aroma, slightly astringen, nice acidity, full bodied 5/8/7/4/16 LEFEBVRE BLANCHE de FRANCORCHAMPS _479_cloudy yellow colour, fine lace, honey and spicy aroma, some astringence, quite short aftertaste 4/8/7/3/14 LEFEBVRE MEDITERRANEA _684_cloudy honey colour, fine head, nice coriander aroma, too much carbonation, sweet, long complex aftertaste (honey, spices) - could well be the same beer as "blanche de Bruxelles" for the italian market 4/8/6/5/15 LEFEBVRE SAISON 1900 _1781_amber-orange colour, big creamy head and a nice lacing, honeyish aroma with light spicy notes, smooth and medium-bodied with a moderate bitter and dry honeyish finish 5/7/8/4/14 LEFEBVRE BELGIAN KRIEK _2613_hazy dark reddish colour with a solid, pink-tainted creamy foam; strong overwhelming and quite artificial cherry aroma; slightly acidic, very sweet and thin-bodied; very few sourness, not enough in any case to balance the sweetness; sugary cherryish finish - humm .... a Belle-Vue clone 4/5/3/2/9 LEROY STOUT _2326_very dark brown colour, the foam quickly reduces, aroma of milk coffee, very sweet, medium-bodied, long sugary finish - sorry, I’m not a fan of milk stouts 3/6/5/2/9 LEROY YPERMAN _2725_hazy amber colour and a stable little head; bready and fruity aroma (lychees); at best medium-bodied; some sweetness followed by a sharp and rather aggressive bitterness; dry finish where bready and fruity notes can be met again - ambitious-less 4/7/6/3/12 LEYERTH URTHEL HOP-IT _3485_from crackedkettle.com - cloudy blond-orange colour with a big creamy white head; fresh hoppy aroma of grapefruit, cream and melon; robust malt body, slightly oily, very bitter; long dry and bitter hoppy finish with more fruity and creamy notes - fresh and lively 4/8/8/4/17 LEYERTH URTHEL HIBERNUS QUENTUM _2104_cloudy orange colour with a fine cramy head and a nice lace, orangezest, estery, grapefruit, lot of carbonation, meidum-bodied, very dry and bitter finish with some more fruity notes - a classic and perfectly made tripel 5/7/7/4/15 LEYERTH URTHEL SAMARANTH _1809_hazy pale amber colour, fine head, bread, malt and fruity nose, light notes of alcohol, bitter and bubblegum-like mouthfeel, dry malty and earthy finish 2/7/6/3/14 LEYERTH TONICUM FINIBOLDHUS _2076_slightly hazy red-amber colour with a fine creamy head, nice lace, subtle aroma of strawberry, floral hoppiness, sweet with a light bitterness, the finish is moderately dry with notes of red fruits - nice balance between malty and fruity 4/7/7/3/14 LEYERTH NOVICIUS VERTUS _2077_dark brown colour with a giant foamy head, strong toffee and caramel aroma, earthy and very malty, medium-bodied with a dry bitterness, the finish is very long and earthy - complex 5/8/8/4/16 LIEFMANS JAN VAN GENT _701_deep orange colour, giant head, orange and spicy aroma, creamy and quite flat - unbalanced 5/7/5/2/9 LIEFMANS LIEFMANS _4633_from Amstein - clear dark reddish colour with a little elusive beige foam; very strong juicy red fruity aroma, some sour notes of vinegar; fizzy and very sweet palate, medium malt body, sticky and long sweetish aftertaste of strawberries and cherries - far too sweet 4/5/5/2/9 LIEFMANS GOUDENBAND PROVISION BEER _809_deep red-brown colour, few head, wine-like aroma, cherry, blackcurrant and tart, nice acidity/sourness but quite heavy and sweet 4/9/7/4/16 LIEFMANS ABDIS BLOND _3235_from belgianshop.com - clear and bright golden colour, little white foam; estery and yeasty, fruity notes (orange peel and grapefruit), medium-bodied; some tartness due to a solid effervescence; moderately dry and decently bitter finish, long grapefruity aftertaste - easy but good 4/7/7/3/14 LIEFMANS ABDIS BRUIN _3009_dark brown colour with a reddish hue, very firm and persistent beige head; the aroma is verysoft, buttery with light notes of banana; creamy, low carbonation and rather sweet, medium malt body, low bitterness; the finish is a bit spicy with some malty tones but rather elusive - inoffensive 5/7/6/3/11 LIEFMANS ABDIS TRIPEL _2960_cloudy dark amber-orange colour, fine and persistent beige head leaving a nice lacing; fruity aroma (apple, mango) with some yeasty notes; astringant and a bit acidic, medium-bodied, some sweetness soon hidden by a long dry bitter finish where fruity and salty notes appear 5/7/8/4/15 LIEFMANS GLÜHKRIEK _1096_like every beers supposed to be drank hot, I've tried it first cool: bordeaux colour, no head, deep spicy aroma (cinnamon, giner), strong cherry notes, very sweet, slightly oily, long cherry finish - quite unbalanced - hot: still no head but the aroma is more balanced and the cherry stays in the background, the sweetness is no more so evident and it shows notes of alcohol now, long beautiful cherry finish 3/7/7/4/15 LIEFMANS FRAMBOISE _1027_reddish colour, few head and no lace, deep raspberry aroma, vinous, vinegar, tart and acid, refreshing, long dry raspberry finish - a beautiful brew ! 4/8/8/3/17 LIEFMANS FRUITESSE KRIEKBIER _1953_clear dark reddish colour, chaotic foam, aroma of cherry sirup, very sweet with some tartness, bubblegum-like mouthfeel, long cherry sweeties finish - artificial 3/4/3/2/7 LIEFMANS KRIEKBIER _1526_dark red-brown colour, thin dense head, deep cherry and vinegar aroma with notes of alcohol, nice acidity, crisp, refreshing, full-bodied, long cherry finish - a beautiful brew ! 5/8/8/4/16 LIEFMANS OUD BRUIN _2291_dark brown colour, little chaotic foam, vinous, prune and nougat, a touch of vinegar, medium-bodied, decent sourness, the finish is quite long, fruity with more notes of vinegar and madeirisation - deeply charming 4/8/7/3/15 LIEFMANS FRUITESSE APPEL _2739_hazy orange-yellow colour with a fast collapsing head; strong aroma of cider, fresh cut apples and candi sugar; very carbonated and highly sweet, no malt body worth to mention; long sweetish aftertaste of apple juice - well, well, well ... 2/5/3/2/5 LINDEMANS APPLE _2563_pours a cloudy blond-orange colour, very modest foam; a strong aroma of green apples hurts immediately the nose; very sweet and at best medium-bodied, the touch of finishing sourness is by far not enough to balance the commanding sweetness; some dryness in a long fruity (apple of course) finish - one-dimensional and without any beer character but if you like apple juice, then go for it. 3/4/5/3/6 LINDEMANS GUEUZE CUVÉE RENÉ GRAND CRU 2002 _2057_2002 vintage sampled 5/2004 - hazy amber-orange colour, the initial head is quickly decreasing, very complex aroma of rhubarb, vinegar, farm and peppers, medium-bodied with a strong acidity, the finish is dry, very long and acidic with more notes of rhubarb - refreshing and incredibly pleasant 4/9/9/5/18 LINDEMANS PÊCHERESSE _839_orange colour, almost no foam, candy sugar, peach aroma, terribly sweet, slightly tart, refreshing - strangely pleasant despite the overwhelming sweetness 3/7/7/4/13 LINDEMANS FARO _831_amber-red colour, few head, cherry and vinegar aroma, hint of black-currant, very very sweet with only a touch of sourness, quite heavy and unbalanced 4/8/5/2/9 LINDEMANS CASSIS _1087_clear dark reddish colour, few head, deep fresh blackcurrants aroma with notes of vinegar, tart and sweet with some acidity, dry fruity finish - a nice aperitiv 4/7/6/4/13 Lindemans Framboise _54_dark red colour, rosa foam, deep raspberry aroma and flavor, sweet sweet sweet..., some finishing acidity - good as an aperitiv 5/7/6/4/13 LINDEMANS GUEUZE FOUDROYANTE _1309_red-amber colour, few head, rhubarb aroma, tart, notes of cork, smooth and sweet with a touch of acidity

sampled in may 2001 as "Gueuze" - amber-orange colour, fine lace, complex aroma (apple, cheese), too sweet with a sour aftertaste (4/8/5/3/12)

sampled as Souvenir Gueuze in may 2000 (4/8/8/4/16) 3/7/5/3/11 LINDEMANS KRIEK _1310_reddish colour, fine head, deep cherry, sweeties-like aroma, very sweet, tart with a long heavy cherry finish - too sweet but I still like it

sampled as Souvenir Kriek in may 2000 (4/4/3/3/6) 4/8/6/3/13 LINDEMANS KRIEK FOUDROYANTE _1311_matured in oak casks - cloudy deep ruby colour, fine head, strong cherry aroma with notes of vinegar, almost wine-like, sweet, tart with a robust cherryish aftertaste 5/8/6/4/15 LINDEMANS OUDE LAMBIK (LOERIK) _4528_courtesy of fiulijn; 1996 vintage - cloudy reddish-orange colour with a little foam made of big bubbles; aroma of pineapple, raspberries and cherries; a touch of vinegar and sut; subtle carbonation and with a solid acidity, moderate malt body; fizzy yet creamy finish with long fruity and acidic notes; quite dry aftertaste of sour apples - absolutely beautiful 4/9/9/4/18 LINDEMANS KRIEK CUVÉE RENÉ _4529_courtesy of fiulijn - hazy dark reddish colour with a pinkish elusive foam; aroma of cobweb, dust and yeast with notes of vinegar and cherries; medium-bodied and quite sticky; dry and long cherrish, dusty and sourish aftertaste 4/7/7/3/13 LOUWAEGE HAPKIN _1933_hazy pale orange colour, fine dense creamy head and a beautiful lacing, estery and honeyish with spicy and "cellar" notes, fresh, sparkling and bitter, some sugary notes, slightly oily, long bitter honeyish and spicy finish - deeply pleasant, fresh and robust 4/8/8/5/17 MAASLAND SUPER OSSEBOCK _3565_from crackekettle.com - cloudy dark brown colour with a foamy beige head; aroma of ginger and biscuity maltiness; good malt body, tart bitterness; cookie-like finish, malty and slightly spicy 4/8/7/4/14 MAASLAND D'N SCHELE OS TRIPEL _679_pale golden colour, fine head, perfumy, floral, artificial, bubble-gum, unbalanced - bad 4/4/3/2/6 MARTENS PILS _2306_slightly hazy blond colour, big creamy head, nice lacing, buttery and herbal hoppiness, medium-bodied, sweet with an herbal and buttery finish 5/6/5/2/11 MARTENS KARLSKRONE ALTBIER _2939_pet bottle; brewed and bottled in Belgium for Aldi Suisse - clear amber-brown colour with a little head; aroma of plastic and malt; earthy and with some notes of caramel; very aggressive tartness, some acidity and a poor malt body; very dry earthy finish - hard to drink and not pleasant at all 3/3/3/2/5 MARTENS KARLSKRONE GOLD _3326_clear golden colour with a fast disappearing foam; moderately herbal nose with touches of plastic; almost medium-bodied, flat and tasteless with a late shy herbal touch and a hint of bitterness 3/4/3/2/9 MARTENS KARLSKRONE WEIZEN _2938_pet bottle; brewed and bottled in Belgium for Aldi Suisse - very cloudy dark amber-orange colour; little head which reduces quickly; heavy nose of corn and banana; highly carbonated, mainly sweet with some tart acidity, medium malt body at best; the finish is quite dry and short, showing more banana and wheaty notes - one weizen like thousands other weizen ... but not bad at all 4/7/6/3/12 MELLE POILUCHETTE BRUNE CUVEE DU CHATEAU _472_light amber colour, big head, deep vegetable and spicy aroma, slightly sweet

sampled may 2000, called "Poiluchette Brune" - nice bordeaux colour, beautiful foam, caramel aroma, smooth, bitter aftertaste (5/8/7/4/15) 5/8/7/4/15 MELLE POILUCHETTE BLONDE CUVEE DU CHATEAU _911_deep bronze colour, giant head, very yeasty and spicy, perfumy aroma with notes of orange, very smooth, touch of ginger (unfortunately...), lot of carbonation, nice bitterness - would be great if I liked ginger ... 5/7/6/3/11 MOORTGAT BEL PILS _1028_pale golden colour, fine head, few hop aroma, full-bodied with a touch of bitterness, dry finish - modest 4/4/5/2/10 MOORTGAT DUVEL GRØN _2759_at last, about 15 years later, I’ve been able to put my hands on this beer, the filtered version of the world classic Duvel - slightly hazy golden colour under a stable little foam and a nice lace; solid grapefruity and bready nose; oily with a robust malt body and a sharp bitterness; some astringence; long bitter fruity and yeasty aftertaste - nice stuff indeed 5/8/8/4/15 Moortgat Duvel rouge _58_light yellow, big head, spicy deep complex aroma and flavor, great bitterness 4/8/8/5/16 MOORTGAT MAREDSOUS 6 BLOND _59_golden-orange colour, fruity nose, apple, spicy 4/7/7/4/14 MOORTGAT MAREDSOUS 8 _1492_hazy ruby-brown colour, giant creamy head with a beautiful lace, chocolatey maltiness with notes of apple and alcohol in the background, earthy, overcarbonated, medium-bodied at best, solid and quite harsh bitterness, the finish is very dry, malty and chocolatey 5/8/6/3/13 MOORTGAT PASSENDALE _60_light amber colour, peach and spicy 5/7/7/4/14 MOORTGAT MAREDSOUS 10 _1508_cloudy orange colour, giant creamy head with a beautiful lace, apricot, honey and alcohol in the nose, very sweet and smooth with a long bitter fruity and sugary finish 5/7/8/4/16 MOORTGAT VEDETT EXTRA BLOND _2244_clear pale golden colour with a big creamy head, decent herbal aroma, creamy and dusty mouthfeel with a moderate malty body, a bit oily, slightly bitter herbal finish - not bad but boring 4/5/5/3/11 MOORTGAT VEDETT EXTRA WHITE _5203_from Amstein - pours a cloudy lactic-orange colour with a little white foam left; loads of coriander, perfumy and citrusy; quite tart and slightly acidic, some sweetness below, moderate malt body; the finish is pretty empty and slightly dry with long perfumy notes of coriander again 3/5/4/2/7 MORTAL'S BEERS CHRISTMAS MORTAL _3443_8% alc. - unappetizing cloudy brown colour without foam; aroma of cherry, ginger and nutmeg; sweet and with a low carbonation, almost no bitterness; quite tasteless, no profile in the palate; medium-bodied, sweetish aftertaste of black cherries and spices - just about the level of a modest homebrew 2/6/5/2/10 MORTAL'S BEERS YELLOW MORTAL _2489_7.2% version - hazy reddish-brown colour with a fine head, strong aroma of red fruits (I cannot really identify which ones), notes of candi sugar and quite yeasty, effervescent and (too) sweet, medium-bodied, the finish is mainly fruity with lot of residual sugars - interesting aroma but too much on the sweet side to be really great 4/8/6/2/14 MORTAL'S BEERS MANDARIN MORTAL _3309_cloudy lactic-orange colour, little white foam, aroma of tangerines, citrus and yeast; initially tart, slightly oily and very sweet; lot of residual sugars with more notes of tangerines 3/7/6/3/12 MORTAL'S BEERS SEASON MORTAL _3294_courtesy of Sido and Titof - cloudy bright orange colour with a little foam; aroma of melon and apricot; some yeasty notes; fizzy and quite full-bodied; initially sweet with a decent bitterness; long bitter aftertaste of bitter oranges with more yeasty notes 4/8/7/4/13 MORTAL'S BEERS BLACK MORTAL _2476_dark reddish-brown colour with lot of yeast particules floating within, little foam, aroma of tea with some spicey (ginseng ?) and candi sugar notes, very sweet, medium-bodied, the finish is thin, dry and totally sugary, showing more notes of tea and some tangerines - sorry but it really doesn’t work for me ! 3/5/4/2/8 MORTAL'S BEERS KOOL MORTAL _2822_slightly hazy purple-green (!) colour with a little but firm foam; aroma of lavender (it's like smelling my clothes just being washed); notes of honey and herbs; moderately sweet and medium-bodied at best; dry profile, long herbal and lightly honeyish finish - interesting and without the desperate sweetness of the other Mortal's beers, but the nose makes it really hard to deal with 2/5/6/3/13 MORTAL'S BEERS SUN MORTAL _2267_clear pale golden colour, big initial foam which quickly reduces, grapefruit, yeast, sweet and effervescent, creamy and fruity finish (peach, pear) - well-balanced and lively though a bit too sweet 4/6/7/4/14 OLEYE PIERREUSE PALE _421_deep honey colour, beautiful lace, orange and honey aroma, apple, nice bitter aftertaste 5/7/7/5/15 OLEYE PIERREUSE BLONDE D'OLEYE _422_infected - cloudy honey colour, fine head, spicy aroma, too much carbonation, some acidity 4/7/5/3/12 OLEYE PIERREUSE BRUNE D'OLEYE _423_bad dirty water colour, fine lace, nice caramel and artichoke aroma, strange undefinable aftertaste 3/8/7/3/14 OLEYE PIERREUSE BIERE REGIONALE _482_dirty brown colour, big head, slight caramel aroma, some acid aftertaste 3/7/6/3/13 ORVAL _61_fantastic foamy head, orange coloured, strong and complex hoppy nose showing notes of orange peels, perfume, peanuts, vinegar and cream, smooth and slightly oily with a powerful finishing bitterness, very long aftertaste of bitter orange and cream - this beer is a legend 5/9/8/5/18 ORVAL PETITE _1595_Bottled. Red-orange colour with a fine head and a marvellous lace, the aroma is typically Orval: citrusy, spicy, hoppy nose with notes of caramel; smooth, thin body with only a light bitterness, short watery finish - a watered-down version of the Great Orval - a big thank you to Nicolas Jeckelman for this rare stuff 5/8/6/2/12 OUD BEERSEL OUDE LAMBIK _3653_courtesy of Toni Flükiger - clear golden-amber colour without foam; aroma of blue cheese and apple; notes of vinegar; sweet and sour; low carbonation, light to medium-bodied; very dry and long, fruity, cheeesy and sourish aftertaste - very good 3/8/8/4/16 PALM ROYAL VAN ROY-ALE _1836_clear gold-amber colour with a fine dense head, candy sugar and a fat fruity hoppiness, lot of carbonation, full-bodied, very sweet and slightly bitter with a touch of refreshing acidity, the finish is long, dry and quite powerful, a little bit chewy-like - robust and well-made 4/6/7/3/14 PALM SALITOS _692_yellow-orange colour, no head, deep and strange aroma (meat, tequila, vegetable), very sweet mixed with an horrible sourness followed by a terrible, reluctant and undefinable aftertaste - definitely not suitable for human consumption (but I would not give it to an animal either...) - this one is eligible for my bottom 10 beers list. Congratulations to Palm for this one ! 2/2/1/1/2 PALM GREEN _3494_from belgianshop.com - clear and bright amber colour with a little pale beige foam; aroma of wort and nothing much more; sweet, light-bodied and with a poor carbonation; shor watery finish of unfermented malts - undrinkable 3/2/3/1/3 PALM SPECIALE _1761_clear amber colour, fine head, nice lace, light aroma pf malt and red fruits, sweet and medium-bodied, the aftertaste is quite watery - nothing "spéciale" here 4/6/5/2/9 PALM DOBBEL _1382_clear red-amber colour, few head, light fruity nose, malty, sweet with a short finish - very forgettable 3/5/5/2/9 PIEDBOEUF JUPILLE BLONDE _680_pale golden colour, fine head, ginger aroma, watery and totaly flat - a tragedy ! 3/3/2/1/3 PIEDBOEUF JUPILLE FONCEE _681_red-brown colour, few head, aroma and taste of bad cola without carbonation, vegetable aftertaste - not for human consumption 2/3/2/1/2 PIEDBOEUF JUPILLE TRIPLE _682_pale yellow colour, few head, lemon aroma, watery, totaly flat - horrible - don't know what is triple here ... 3/4/2/1/4 PIRAUX NOUNOU _1805_clear pale golden colour, big creamy head, very yeasty, grapefruit, very dry, lot of carbonation, dry fruity and bitter finish - refreshing and pleasant 4/8/7/4/16 PROEF WHITE DIAMOND _3656_courtesy of oh6gdx - pours a cloudy pale orange colour under a huge foamy white head; overwhelming coriander aroma which leaves some place for notes of orange peel; very tart and astringent, acidic but with a strong sweetness below; high carbonation; very long spicy and juicy, sweetish finish - not bad though too chemical 4/6/6/2/11 PROEF REVELATION CAT THE WOODWORK SERIES ACASIA _4545_courtesy of fiulijn - cloudy orange colour with a solid and long lasting white foam; aroma of vanilla, old apples and wood; full-bodied and fairly sour, good carbonation, strong late bitterness, quite dry and very fruity finish with more woody and vanilla notes - a great beer 5/8/8/5/17 PROEF REVELATION CAT THE WOODWORK SERIES AMERICAN OAK _5217_from Erzbierschof.ch - cloudy dark orange colour with a modest foam retention; a fair woody and hoppy aroma, some vanilla, oranges and a touch of cinnamon and pine needles; full-bodied and with a good carbonation, some sweetness and a solid bitterness, long bitter aftertaste of orange peels and wood leaving some vanilla and bready notes on the tongue 4/8/7/4/16 PROEF REVELATION CAT THE WOODWORK SERIES REFERENCE _4560_courtesy of fiulijn - cloudy dark orange colour with a foamy and chaotic head; very hoppy with notes of tangerines and litchis; full-bodied and juicy, slightly oily and with a robust carbonation, robust but not aggressive bitterness; dry and bitter fruity hoppy finish - very nice 4/8/8/4/17 PROEF REVELATION CAT THE WOODWORK SERIES FRENCH OAK _5219_from Erzbierschof.ch - cloudy dark orange in colour and with a poor foam left; a solid woody aroma with fair notes of hops leaving fruity tones (oranges dominate), full-bodied and juicy palate, robust bitterness which lasts long in a solid woody and hoppy finish - too much wood character in this version 4/7/7/3/13 PROEF TOTENTREKKER _3610_from crackedkettle.com - pours a hazy amber-orange colour under a bright and stable white foam; aroma of wood, cherries, blackberries and apricots; medium-bodied, fairly sweet and beautifully sour; long fruity finish where lingering sourish notes persist - a very good one 5/8/7/4/15 PROEF BUITENLUST DUBBEL _3643_from crackedkettle.com - pours a hazy orange colour with a solid creamy white head; nice lace; estery, dusty and yeasty nose, aroma of apples and raisins; some lingering spicy notes, sweet and bitter with a solid malt backbone, lively palate, juicy, fruity finish with some spicy notes - very pleasant dangerously drinkable 4/7/8/4/15 PROEF CAPTAIN COOKER _4703_courtesy of Allen - pours a cloudy golden reddish beer with a very foamy beige head; nice lace; aroma of herbs, honey and caramel; some notes of lemon too; thick and creamy, sweet with a long aftertaste of caramel and herbs - fortunately, I didn’t drink the whole bottle because somehow this beer gave me a very fast allergy (my bottom lip has quickly swollen) ?! 4/7/7/3/14 PROEF GREEN'S HERALD _3614_courtesy of oh6gdx - hazy dark red-amber colour with a firm pale beige head; some citrus and herbs in the nose; light-bodied and very sharp, tart palate, sweet and aggressively bitter, salty; flat and dry flowery and corny finish - urghhhh 4/5/4/2/7 PROEF GREEN'S PILGRIM _3579_courtesy of oh6gdx - the beer nervously foamed out of the bottle, leaving me just about 1 dl left to drink ...; hazy pinkish-red colour with a little reddish head; aroma of sweet-sour cherries; creamy and sweetish mouthfeel; some sourness; thin malt body; long aftertaste of red fruits with lot of residual sugars 3/6/5/3/11 PROEF GREEN'S TRAILBLAZER _3666_courtesy of oh6gdx - clear and bright golden colour under a fair white head; aroma of green apple; medium but irregular malt body, tart and highly carbonated; some sweetness underneath; fizzy and quite dry flat finish with notes of pear and apple - rough 3/5/4/2/7 PROEF SLAAPMUTSKE BLOND _3502_from belgianshop.com - cloudy dark orange colour with a robust foamy white head; estery with notes of tangerines, slightly dusty; good malt body; the initial sweetness is soon followed by a fair and tart bitterness; quite dry long fruity and yeasty finish - classic but good nonetheless 4/7/7/3/13 PROEF SLAAPMUTSKE TRIPEL _3493_from belgianshop.com - pours a cloudy dark orange colour under a giant, foamy white head; nice lace remaining; estery with notes of orange peel and some melon too maybe; intensive, sweet and quite thick; full-bodied, a robust and tart bitterness brings a nice balance; long fruity, bitter and almondy finish where some warming alcohol notes are present 4/8/8/4/15 PROEF SLAAPMUTSKE BRUIN _3488_from belgianshop.com - cloudy bordeaux colour with a giant creamy beige foam; nice lace; malty nose, caramel and cream, notes of almonds; sweet and fairly bitter, creamy mouthfeel; quite dry malty and biscuity finish - subtle 5/7/8/4/14 PROEF SNAB SPECULATOR _3910_from crackedkettle.com - cloudy reddish beer with no foam left; aroma of raisins, cloves and other undefined spices; chewy malts; full-bodied and fairly but subtley carbonated; a robust sweetness and a late moderate bitterness; some dryness in a long aftertaste of red fruits and spices - yes: Bieren met karakter 3/7/7/3/14 PROEF SNAB KONING HONING _3790_from crackedkettle.com - dark reddish-amber colour with a solid creamy beige foam; aroma of herbs and honey; sweet and slightly oily; a hint of acidity before a long honeyish aftertaste - well executed 5/6/6/3/14 PROEF SNAB EZELENBOK _3475_from crackedkettle.com - cloudy dark brown colour, little persistent beige foam; chestnutty aroma with a light spicy touch; solid malt body and slightly oily; a decent bitterness before a long dry malty, chocolaty and nutty finish 5/8/7/4/15 PROEF SNAB IJSBOCK _3685_courtesy of oh6gdx - cloudy reddish-brown colour with a firm and persistent beige head; aroma of bread, pear and caramel; dusty; sweet and very malty, slightly sticky; some late bitterness, moderately dry, long malty and caramelish aftertaste with notes of gingerbread 4/7/7/4/15 PROEF MUSTIKKAOLUT _3587_courtesy of oh6gdx - hazy and dark pink-bordeaux colour; stable pale beige head; deep aroma of blueberies, notes of dust and blackcurrants; juicy and medium-bodied, sweet with a moderate acidity; long aftertaste of blueberries-sweeties with some residual sweetness - somehow manages to be quite drinkable 4/7/7/3/12 PROEF VICARDIN TRIPEL GUEUZE _3395_from crackedkettle.com - hazy orange colour under a very creamy and persistent white foam; beautiful lace; robust aroma of rhubarb and pineapple, vinegar; sweet with a moderate acidity, medium to full-bodied, a decent bitterness and a long fruity and slightly acidic finish 5/8/7/4/14 PROEF BLOEMEN BIER _2353_wrapped in paper, brewed for the pub Woodstock in Milano - cloudy copper colour, nice creamy head, caramel and butter in the nose, notes candi sugar, very sweet, medium to full-bodied, long aftertaste of caramel with a lingering sweetness - somehow manages to be very sweet without beeing cloying; a perfect dessert beer - thanks to fiulijn for the beer 4/7/7/3/15 PROEF DIAMOND KERSTBOK 4.5% _3545_courtesy of oh6gdx - hazy reddish-brown colour with a solid beige foam; solid aroma of cinnamon with some caramel underneath; highly carbonated, medium-bodied, tart and bitter; short and dry aftertaste of biscuit and cinnamon - smells like Christmas 3/6/6/3/13 PROEF DIAMOND KERSTBOK 6.5% _3654_courtesy of oh6gdx - cloudy reddish-brown colour with a firm and persistent beige foam leaving a nice lace; heavily spicy aroma showing strong notes of cloves and cinnamon; herbs and orange; very fine carbonation, sweet and medium to full-bodied, very tart palate and a respectable bitterness; long spicy finish with notes of gingerbread - not bad though a bit chemical 4/6/6/3/12 PROEF DIAMOND PAASBIER _3281_courtesy of oh6gdx - opaque dark amber-brown colour under a giant foamy beige head; perfect lacing; aroma of apples, pineapples and yeast; creamy and soft, characterless mouthfeel; a bit sweet, a little bit bitter, nothing really special; the light fruity tones show up again in a short yeasty finish 4/6/5/3/12 PROEF DIAMOND PAASBIER 6.5% _3262_courtesy of oh6gdx - hazy reddish colour with a firm creamy beige head and a superb lacing; yeasty aroma with notes of eucalyptus; soft and creamy mouthfeel, low carbonation and a medium malt body; finishes moderately dry and fairly bitter with notes of spices, almonds and strawberries - very belgian and pretty good 5/7/6/3/14 PROEF BABBELAAR BLOND _3224_from belgianshop.com - cloudy golden-orange colourwith a solid creamy white head; nice lace; aroma of cinnamon, candi sugar and grapefruit; medium-bodied, some sweetness before an acidic/bitter finish; some residual sugars, moderate aftertaste of orange peel - pleasant though unspectacular 3/7/7/3/13 PROEF BOERINNEKEN _3191_from crackedkettle.com - clear golden-amber colour, little persistent foam with a nice lace; very spicy and hoppy nose with a touch of alcohol; full-bodied and oily, very bitter and spicy finish with warming alcohol notes and lot of residual sugars 4/7/8/4/15 PROEF SNAB CZAAR PETER _3392_from crackedkettle.com - very dark ruby-brown colour with a firm beige head; beautiful lacing; roasted chocolate aroma with notes of almonds; creamy mouthfeel and with a solid malt body; some sweetness and a moderate sourness and bitterness; the aftertaste is full of chocolate with some notes of ashes 5/7/7/4/14 PROEF BOERKEN _2988_hazy ruby-brown colour, little beige head and a nice lacing; aroma of cream and mango, notes of matured bananas; full-bodied, creamy mouthfeel, moderate bitterness; long tasty finish with more fruity notes and a warming alcohol touch - weird flavours which have been put very well together 5/7/7/4/14 PROEF VLAAMSE PRIMITIEF WILD ALE _2070_re-rated august 2008, courtesy of Tony Flükiger - cloudy orange colour with a persistent slightly beige head; aroma of pineapple, coriander and brown sugar; lot of carbonation and medium-bodied, quite tart and fairly bitter; long fruity (apricot and pineapple) and spicy finish - original and very good; ok Tony, I take back what I said once about this beer beeing one of the most overrated in the world

june 2004: cloudy orange colour, fine foam, acidic nose with notes of rhubarb, sweet and full-bodied, slightly overcarbonated, lot of alcohol presence and very dry - what’s this ? yes, it’s primitive (3/4/2/2/5) 4/8/7/4/16 PROEF MAELSTRØM _1993_hazy reddish colour, complex nose of cream, vanilla and pear, full-bodied, heavy, bitter and dry hoppy finish 4/8/7/4/16 PROEF BRAVEN APOSTEL (BRAVE APOTRE) TRIPEL _708_honey colour, big head, spicy, cinnamon aroma, very sweet, heavy and oily 5/8/7/4/14 PROEF REINAERT GRAND CRU _1605_dark ruby-brown colour with a dense creamy head and a beautiful lace, caramel aroma with a touch of apple and light spicy notes, smooth and full-bodied, the initial sweetness is quickly followed by a tart bitterness, lot of carbonation, the finish is long and bitter with notes of licorice and alcohol 5/7/8/4/16 PROEF REINAERT TRIPEL _3008_cloudy dark and bright orange colour, big firm and creamy, slightly beige head; beuatiful lacing leaved on the side of the glass; aroma of gingerbread with some undefined spices, notes of apple underneath; yeasty and earthy, slightly peppery; fairly sweet, full-bodied with a decent late bitterness; long fruity (orange peel) and spicy finish with some residual sweetness and notes of alcohol 5/8/8/4/15 PROEF RONSISCHEN TRIPEL _1256_dark orange colour, fine head and nice lace, deep spicy aroma with smokey notes, full and bitter, tart, strong alcohol presence, bubblegum-like, long dry spicy finish 4/7/7/4/12 PROEF TROUBADOUR BLOND _2239_hazy orange colour with a big creamy head, yeasty and citrusy nose, creamy mouthfeel, medium-bodied, very sweet but balanced by a robust bitterness, oily with a dry citrusy finish 5/8/7/4/14 PROEF NOG EENTJE TRIPEL BIO _1249_cloudy orange colour, few head, spicy and honey in the nose, tart, lot of carbonation, fresh with something totally disgusting and undefinable in the (dry) finish 3/7/6/2/7 PROEF IKI BEER _3140_from crackedkettle.com; brewed using green tea and japanese fruits - cloudy pale yellow colour under a big and chaotic white foam; fruity, citrusy nose; soapy and medium-bodied, wheaty aftertaste with flowery notes - don't know what to do of this 3/5/5/2/8 RADERMACHER RADER BLONDE _1504_cloudy honey colour, big creamy head, beautiful lace, strong juniper aroma, loads of spices and herbs, touch of alcohol, very smooth, full-bodied, light bitterness and a long dry aftertaste of juniper - lot of character for this original and well-balanced beer 5/8/7/4/16 RADERMACHER RADER AMBREE _492_a beer made with juniper - cloudy orange colour, few head, vegetable and spicy aroma, very sweet, spicy, strong alcohol presence 5/8/8/4/16 la ROCHEFORTOISE (REZETTE) BLONDE _1831_cloudy orange colour, fine dense head and a nice lacing, grapefruit, yeast and hay aroma, acidic mouthfeel at first, followed by a robust bitterness, long dry fruity finish - very refreshing and really charming 4/7/7/3/15 Rezette Rochefortoise ambrée _62_dark orange colour, nice foam - aroma: flower - flavor: sweet and spicy 4/10/9/5/18 REZETTE la ROCHEFORTOISE BRUNE _406_clear amber colour, few foam, cherry and plum aroma, too sweet, aftertaste quite brief 4/8/7/4/14 Riva Dentergems blanche bio _63_spicy aroma, nice clean wheat taste but lack of character 4/7/6/3/12 RIVA FLANDERS 2000 PREMIUM LAGER _855_pale orange colour, fine head, malty, corn aroma, nuttywith a disapponiting plastic aftertaste 4/5/6/2/9 RIVA VONDEL _1091_dark red-brown colour,fine creamy head, vinegar, cherry and plum aroma, very smooth, slightly too much carbonation, notes of alcohol and apple, long dry bitter finish 4/8/7/4/16 RIVA WITTEKOP _64_sampled as Wittekop (same as Dentergems Wit) - cloudy, lemon aroma, coriander, some pleasant acidity 4/8/8/4/16 RIVA LUCIFER _797_pale orange colour, big head, very spicy and yeasty, citrusy, full with some bitterness 5/8/7/4/14 ROCHEFORT TRAPPISTES 8 _610_dark reddish-brown colour with a big dense and creamy head, aroma of prune, chocolate, nougat and burnt almond, very malty, lot of carbonation, robust bitterness with a long malty and plumy finish - powerful and balanced 5/8/7/4/16 Rochefort trappistes 6 _65_dark brown colour, big creamy and slightly brown-tainted head, beautiful lacing, malt and chocolate aroma, notes of cocoa, sweet and smooth, moderate bitterness and a biscuity maltiness in the finish - the worthy little brother of the 10 5/8/7/3/15 Rochefort trappistes 10 _66_november 2009 - I got forced by Laurent Mousson to re-rate it and must admit that either my taste changed during the last 6 years (well it has changed definitely, the only question being how much) or this brew is not at its best anymore. In any cases, I have not been able to find all of its complexity in the nose anymore and had to deplore a light metallic touch in the finish. But it’s still a great beer anyway.

february 2004 - cloudy dark-brown colour, fine persistant creamy head with a nice lacing, deeply complex aroma of plums, nougat, nuts, alcohol and cocolate, full-bodied, oily with a strong bitterness, the finish is explosive showing tons of malt, warming alcohol and licorice - this brew is just marvellous and if I had to choose only one beer, it would be this one (5/10/10/5/19) 5/8/8/4/16 RODENBACH _1026_red-brown colour, fine head, vinegar, vinous aroma with notes of cherry, the initial sweetness is followed by a nice sourness butit lacks of body, dry fruity finish - very nice but no comparison with its 2 brothers 4/8/6/4/13 RODENBACH GRAND CRU _67_deep red-brown colour, fruity, deep complex aroma, fabulous and unique flavor, acid, rich, cherry, great complexity - a pure nectar ! Don't make any mistakes: this IS a great beer. 5/9/9/5/18 RODENBACH alexander _407_intense ruby colour, aroma: complex, cherry, acid apple; flavor: great sourness, vinegar, apple - a truly unique beer ! 4/10/9/5/19 RODENBACH VIN DE CEREALE _3755_from crackedkettle.com; 2004 vintage - pours a clear amber orange colour without foam; aroma of distilled cherries and vinegar; sweet and very sour; oily and medium-bodied with a low carbonation; very long woody finish, sweet and sour again with notes of sour cherries and warming alcohol 2/8/7/4/15 RODENBACH REDBACH _2148_cloudy red-amber colour with a fine pinky head, cherry juice aroma with light notes of vinegar, medium-bodied, sweet with a modest hint of acidity, long and quite heavy sugary cherryish finish - a drink for children and people who don’t like beer; a bad idea from Palm 4/5/4/2/7 ROMAN ENAME CUVEE 974 _2744_brown coloured under a firm and very creamy beige head, beautiful lacing; very discrete aroma, hints of milk chocolate and a touch of nut; sweet and creamy mouthfeel, medium-bodied at best, a moderate bitterness and a soft chocolatey finish - understated and deeply inoffensive 5/5/6/2/8 ROMAN MATER WIT BIER _3199_from belgianshop.com - totally cloudy orange colour with very little foam; orange peel and hay in the nose along with citrusy notes; medium-bodied and solidly carbonated; the finish is sweet, malty and a bit corny - solid but unspectacular 3/7/6/3/13 ROMAN ADRIAEN BROUWER AUDENAERDS BRUYN _3223_from belgianshop.com - dark brown colour with a reddish hue; clear and without remaining foam; aroma of figs and raisins; very effervescent palate, medium-bodied at best; sweet and a little bit sour, woody and quite dry aftertaste with more notes of figs 3/7/6/3/13 ROMAN ABDIJ ENAME BLONDE _68_orange colour, big foam, coriander aroma, bitter, impressive deep spicy flavor, long aftertaste 4/7/9/5/16 ROMAN ABDIJ ENAME DUBBEL _1148_dark reddish-brown colour, fine creamy head, very malty, caramel aroma, sweet and quite tart, dry malty finish 4/7/6/3/14 ROMAN ABDIJ ENAME TRIPEL _1150_golden-orange colour, big creamy head, spicy, yeasty with deep honey notes, very smooth, the initial sweetness is followed by a bitter spicy and honeyish aftertaste 5/8/7/4/14 RULLES TRIPLE _1931_cloudy dark orange colour with a big dense head, honey and grapefruit aroma, fresh, smooth and slightly oily with a medium to full body, it has a long and pleasant vinous, cellar-like aftertaste with strong reminiscence of honey 5/7/7/4/14 RULLES CUVÉE MEILLEURS VOEUX _3325_courtesy of Papsoe - hazy dark ruby-brown colour with a fine irregular beige foam; aroma of bread, pear and ashes; a solid malt body maintained by a fair and regular carbonation; some sweetness and a decent late bitterness, long bready and nutty finish 4/7/8/4/14 RULLES ESTIVALE _4204_from crackedkettle.com - cloudy dark orange colour with a persistent off-white foam; fresh and solid hoppy fruity aroma; yeasty and grapefruity; light to medium-bodied, quite tart and with a robust astringent bitterness; long bitter fruity finish - hoppy and refreshing: a beautiful one 4/8/7/4/16 RULLES LA MAITRESSE _3347_courtesy of Papsoe - hazy dark orange colour with absolutely no foam; aroma of citrus, hay and candi sugar; no carbonation, some sweetness and slightly sticky; moderate malt body, short and flat herbal finish - is it really supposed to be like that ? 2/6/4/2/7 RULLES BLONDE _1922_cloudy dark orange colour, big creamy head, estery nose, slightly spicy, notes of grapefruit, smelling like an old cellar, medium-bodied, dry aftertaste of bitter orange - very drinkable 4/7/7/4/14 RULLES BRUNE _1921_hazy reddish-brown colour, fine creamy head, malty and fruity nose (apple), sweet and very smooth with a touch of acidity, moderate maltiness in the finish with more apple notes 4/7/7/3/13 SAINTE-HÉLÈNE AMBREE _2746_pours a cloudy amber-brown colour under a nice creamy beige head; malty and caramelish nose, notes of ginger; robust malt body, creamy in the mouth, low carbonation, sweet; the finish is gently spicy with more caramelish notes - ok 4/6/7/3/13 SAINTE-HÉLÈNE BLONDE _3034_cloudy orange colour under a solid creamy white head; aroma of apple and cellar; some grapefruity notes also; very fresh with a rather thin malt body, moderately sweet and a low bitterness; aftertaste of fruit (mainly apple again) and dust 4/7/7/3/13 SAINTE-HÉLÈNE LA D'JEAN TRIPLE _2753_cloudy amber colour under a beautiful regular creamy head; it shows a solid and complex aroma of berries, alcohol and spices; low carbonation, incredibly smooth and creamy in the mouth; fairly bitter; long spicy finish with warming notes of alcohol - overly spiced but quite nice 4/7/7/4/14 SAINTE-HÉLÈNE LA D'JEAN D'MADY _2728_hazy amber in colour, firm creamy Guinness-like foam with a perfect lacing; buttery, piney aroma; moderately sweet and malty, no bitterness, creamy mouthfeel; short aftertaste of nothing - desperately character-less 4/6/5/2/10 SAINTE-HÉLÈNE LA MARQUISE DU PONT D'OYE _3042_cloudy reddish-brown colour with a little foam; cookie maltiness in the nose, light notes of pear and vanilla; medium-bodied and with a low bitterness; long malty, biscuity finish 4/7/6/3/13 SAINT-MONON AMBRÉE _1976_cloudy amber-brown colour with a fine head, caramel and buttery nose, earthy, sweet and medium-bodied with a light acidity, malty and caramel finish - honest 3/7/6/3/12 SAINT-MONON BRUNE _1965_2000 vintage, sampled 03/2004 - clear dark brown colour, few foam with big bubbles, strong caramel and licorice aroma, candy sugar, very sweet with a medium body, the finish is malty, slightly dry and perfumy 4/7/7/3/13 SAINT-MONON BIÈRE SPECIALE DES FÊTES _1445_very dark brown colour, big creamy head, spicy aroma (cloves and ginger) notes of coffee, very smooth and creamy, malty, dry bitter plumy finish - well-balanced 5/8/7/4/16 SAINT-MONON BIÈRE AU MIEL _1564_3 y.o. bottle - cloudy dark red-orange colour, fine creamy head, strong honey and spicy aroma, smooth and full-bodied, slightly oily, robust bitterness, long dry honeyish finish - a beauty ! 5/8/8/5/17 SENNE CRIANZA _3596_courtesy of Pascal Sauser - cloudy orange colour, little and persistent white foam; aroma of cheese, cellar and old apples; very acidic/sour with some sweetness hidden behind; solid malt body, fizzy and fruity finish with some residual sweetness and cheesy notes - very good 4/8/8/4/15 SENNE EQUINOX _4256_from crackedkettle.com - hazy dark brown colour with a robust and persistent beige foam; dusty and flowery with a fair biscuity maltiness and notes of apples, solid malt backbone, full and sweet with a decent bitterness; very creamy mouthfeel; very long yeasty and malty finish with light fruity tones - a beautiful brew 5/7/8/4/16 SENNE ZINNEBIR X-MAS 2008 _4795_courtesy of Pascal Sauser - cloudy dark-amber colour with a beige head; fruity hoppy nose (quince and oranges) with resiney notes, sweet and quite full-bodied, hoppy and fruity finish with some almondy notes 4/7/7/4/13 SENNE TARAS BOULBA _4326_courtesy of Per - cloudy dark orange colour with a solid white foam; robust aroma of orange peel and citrus; very estery; medium-bodied, a bit acidic and tart with a solid bitterness; very dry and bitter, long fruity hoppy finish - refreshing and very pleasant 5/7/8/4/16 SENNE WADESDA #1 _5230_courtesy of Laurent Mousson - cloudy golden-orange colour with a little pale beige head left; strong aroma of cork, cheese and apples, a light note of solvant; moderate carbonation and medium-bodied, a bit oily palate; quite dry and with a fair sourness/acidity; long fruity finish with more reminiscence of cork and pear - complex 4/7/7/4/16 SILENRIEUX JOSEPH BIERE D'EPEAUTRE _69_light orange colour, spicy, refreshing, sweet 3/7/7/3/13 SILENRIEUX LEIREKEN AMBER _2992_cloudy bright orange colour with some impurities floating within; fine white head; aroma of grapefruit, yeast, candi sugar and honey; medium-bodied and a creamy mouthfeel, some late bitterness/acidity before a dusty, yeasty finish where notes of apples appear - unexciting 3/6/6/3/11 SILENRIEUX LEIREKEN DARK _2958_cloudy dark brown colour with reddish hue, big foamy pale beige head; lot of spices in the aroma along with notes of pear and nuts; solid initial acidity hiding partially a fair sweetness; the malt body is quite modest, the finish is fruity (apple, pear), slightly acidic and quite watery 3/6/6/3/13 SILENRIEUX LEIREKEN SPECIAL SPELT _3019_very cloudy orange colour with a very very foamy head (it took me 10 minutes to pour it entirely); strong perfumy aroma, citrusy, peppery, grapefruity notes; overcarbonated, tart and harsh, astringent; dry and slightly bitter finish which falls short and shows notes of wort - hard to drink and really dubious 3/6/4/2/9 SILENRIEUX SARA _70_lemon aroma, strong malt flavor 4/8/7/4/15 SILLY PILS _2993_pours a clear and bright golden colour under a creamy white head; nice lacing left on the glass; some shy aromatic, herbal hops can be met; sweet and medium-bodied, no bitterness and a short plastic/flowery finish - if this deserves to be named a pils, my name is Evgeny Malkin ... 4/4/3/2/6 SILLY ABBAYE DE FOREST BLONDE _4000_hazy blond colour with a huge white foam, estery nose with notes of pear, sweet and medium-bodied, moderate bitterness, long fruity finish, slightly tart 4/6/7/3/14 SILLY TITJE _2828_pale hazy golden colour; nice creamy white head; aroma of coriander, lemon and cardamom; high carbonation and a moderate malt body; some tartness and a short citrusy honeyish aftertaste - honest 4/6/6/3/13 SILLY la CRÉ TONNERRE _2982_hazy dark orange colour with a giant and creamy white head; the aroma is strongly yeasty with notes of rum; sweet and lemondy palate; aftertaste of benzine, sugars and alcohol - what a bad beer ... 3/4/3/2/3 SILLY PINK KILLER _2246_cloudy ugly pink colour, little foam with big bubbles, strong artificial grapefruit bubblegum aroma, very sweet, effervescent, slightly dry and inhuman chemical finish - I can’t drink more of this or this beverage will indeed kill me ! 2/1/2/1/1 SILLY la GUEULE NOIRE (KOEMPELBIER) _483_ruby colour, fine lace, cherry, plum, strong character, alcohol presence, fruity aftertaste 5/8/8/5/16 SILLY KAMBRONE BLANCHE _693_cloudy pale honey colour, fine head, deep perfumy, orange and applepine aroma, fresh, some acidity, bitter fruity aftertaste - quite artificial 4/7/7/4/13 SILLY SUPER 64 AMBER _480_light amber colour, fine lace, slightly nutty aroma, smooth, unpleasant vegetable aftertaste 4/6/4/2/8 SILLY ST CHRISTOPHE _475_dark ruby colour, fine head, deep fruity aroma (plum, cherry), strong alcohol presence, syrupy 5/8/7/4/17 SILLY CERVOISE DE L'AVOUERIE D'ANTHISNES _71_ruby-brown colour, fruity aroma (caramel?), dry - nice as apperitive 4/6/7/4/14 SILLY CUVEE DES HAUTS VOUES DE L'AVOUERIE D'ANTHISNES _72_amber colour, big head, nut & spicy aroma, spicy & bitter flavor 4/7/8/4/15 SILLY DOUBLE ENGHIEN BLONDE _73_golden colour, big head, slightly spicy aroma, cider flavor, long aftertaste 4/7/7/5/15 SILLY DOUBLE ENGHIEN BRUNE _74_light brown, deep malt and spicy aroma, well-balanced, short aftertaste 4/8/7/3/15 SILLY ST GHISLAIN BLONDE VILLERS SPECIALE _75_golden colour, fantastic spicy aroma and flavor 4/9/8/5/17 SILLY SAISON _924_brown colour, fine head, bread aroma, slightly spicy, caramel, full, malty, long bready finish - very subtile and pleasant 4/8/8/4/16 SILLY ENGHIEN NOËL TRIPLE BLONDE _946_pale orange colour, giant head, complex nose, honeyish and spicy, very yeasty, sweet and tart, full-bodied with a late bitter bite, deep spicy finish - a little bit heavy at the end 5/9/7/4/15 SILLY SCOTCH _1045_brown colour, few head, buttery, caramel, malty, full-bodied, nice bitterness with a long spicy finish 4/8/7/4/16 SILLY PRINTEMPS DE SILLY _1534_cloudy pale golden colour, big creamy head with a nice lace, aroma of herbs and eggs, sparkling, biutter, long citrusy bittery finish 4/5/7/3/13 SINT-PIETERS ZINNEBIR _2475_hazy red-orange colour, fine and firm head, fruity aroma (apple, apricot) and a touch of spices (cloves ?), creamy mouthfeel, slightly oily, medium malt body, light bitterness before a moderate malty and fruity (old apples) finish 5/7/6/3/13 SLAGHMUYLDER WITKAP PATER TRIPEL _2593_slightly hazy blond colour with a solid white and firm creamy head which is leaving a nice lacing; very yeasty and grapefruity nose; tart due to the high carbonation, some sweetness, dry and bitter bready and slightly spicy finish - quite hard to drink and not really pleasant 4/7/6/3/12 SLAGHMUYLDER KERSTBIER _3233_from belgianshop.com - slightly hazy golden colour with a little firm head; weird spicy aroma with yeasty notes; tart and medium-bodied; high carbonation; dry bitterness, short spicy and dry finish - not really convincing 3/5/7/3/12 SLAGHMUYLDER WITKAP PATER DUBBELE _2548_bottled - pours a dark and bright ruby-brown-tainted, creamy head leaving a wonderful lacing; it has a complex aroma, full of character:apple, caramel and alcohol are immediately noticable, notes of bread comes also while the beer is getting warmer; very creamy mouthfeel, full-bodied, mainly sweet with a touch of finishing sourness, long malty and fruity finish - very good stuff ! 5/8/7/4/16 SLAGHMUYLDER WITKAP PATER STIMULO _76_honey colour, orange and nut aroma, interesting acidity 4/8/7/4/15 STERKENS POORTER _367_beautiful ruby colour, plum aroma, sweet, toasted with a caramel and cherry aftertaste - is this really a porter ? 5/8/7/5/16 STERKENS ST PAUL DOUBLE _1085_dark red-brown colour, fine creamy head, fruity (peach? mango?) and malty nose, full-bodied, the initial sweetness is quickly followed by a nice bitterness, long dry malty finish - very nice beer 5/8/8/4/15 STERKENS ST SEBASTIAAN DARK _1086_clear dark reddish colour, fine creamy head, nice lace, peachy and malty aroma, smooth, sweet and heavy, dry fruity finish - lacks of balance 5/7/5/3/11 STERKENS TRAP 40 GRAND CRU _2045_hazy amber-orange colour, little foam, fruity aroma (apple and peach), yeast and alcohol, sweet, almost sugary, quite light-bodied and watery finish - unbalanced and modest 2/6/5/2/8 ST JOZEF BOSBIER _77_re-rated 12-2006 - cloudy dark reddish/bordeaux colour with a little slightly pinky head; strong aroma of raisins and bilberries with a touch of vinegar; very sweet with a moderate acidity; medium-bodied at best; more red fruitsy notes and a touch of yeast in a quite short finish 3/6/5/2/11 ST BERNARD ST BERNARDUS BLANCHE _945_pale honey colour, few head, coriander, citrusy and orange aroma, very yeaty, sweet, some acidity, long spicy aftertaste 3/8/7/4/14 ST BERNARDUS PATER 6 _770_I don't know why I liked this beer - dirty brown colour, nice head, fruity nose (mango, banana), very malty and yeasty, too much carbonation, very sweet, heavy with a quite disgusting banana aftertaste 3/7/4/2/8 ST BERNARDUS ABT 12 _609_dark brown, nice head; aroma: banana, powerful, one-dimensional; taste: way too sweet; aftertaste: banana, long and disgusting - I was once a great fan of this beer but I have now to admit that my passion for sweet beers has dramaticaly slowed down 5/8/6/2/13 ST BERNARDUS PAASBIER _3342_courtesy of Papsoe - cloudy ruby-brown colour, big foam beige head; yeasty with solid banana notes; robust malt body, some sweetness with a chewy fruity and somehow soapy finish - I’m definitely not a big fan of this brewery 4/7/6/2/12 ST BERNARDUS PRIOR 8 _778_dark brown colour, big creamy head, banana and mango aroma, heavy, oily, very sweet, long disgusting banana aftertaste - almost not finishable 5/7/4/2/8 ST BERNARDUS TRIPEL _1097_orange colour, fine creamy head, beautiful lace, very yeasty, bready aroma, spicy, full-bodied, lot of carbonation, strong bitterness and, unfortunately, the typical banana notes of the St.Bernardus (which was absent in the aroma) shows up in the finish but is never disgusting like in the other products of this brewery - by far the best of the St.Bernardus 5/8/8/3/15 STEENDONK BRABANTS WITBIER _795_light, almost white colour, few head, coriander (but not enough in my opinion), refreshing with a touch of acidity, easy - quite limited but nice as an aperitiv 3/7/6/3/13 STERKENS ST PAUL TRIPLE _1098_cloudy dark orange colour, fine head, discreet fruity nose, full and slightly bitter, dry bready finish - modest 3/6/7/3/13 STERKENS ST SEBASTIAAN GRAND CRU _840_golden colour, nice head, alcohol and yeasty nose, creamy, one-dimensional, slightly bitter finish 5/6/7/3/12 ST FEUILLIEN (FRIART) GRISETTE FRUITS DES BOIS _2617_brewed by St Feuillien according to the label - hazy reddish colour with a little unregular foam but a nice lacing; strong aroma of dark fruits syrup with notes of vanilla also coming through; very sweet, thin-bodied, flat and sweetish syrupy finish - herghhhh 3/5/3/2/6 ST FEUILLIEN (FRIART) SAISON _4936_from Amstein - cloudy bright orange colour with a moderately persistent white foam; a fairly spicy and fruity aroma with notes of bretts; a good malt body and a decent sourness; tasty and quite dry; bitter and very fruity, dusty and slightly sourish aftertaste - very good 4/8/7/4/16 ST FEUILLIEN (FRIART) PÅSKEØL _2097_hazy red-brown colour, nice creamy and brown tainted head, beautiful lacing, malty and very spicy aroma (ginger, nutmeg), earthy, notes of alcohol, full-bodied, tart, lot of carbonation, very dry, long malty and spicy finish - strong and complex 5/8/7/4/16 ST FEUILLIEN (FRIART) BLONDE _844_re-rated, 9-2005 - hazy golden-orange colour with a big white creamy head and a beautiful lacing; strong honeyish and bready aroma with light spicy notes (anise); very creamy mouthfeel, low carbonation; sweet with a robust malt body, a touch of finishing sourness brings some balance; long gready and spicy aftertaste - quite on the sweet side but very good 5/7/7/4/15 ST FEUILLIEN (FRIART) JEAN DE NIVELLES BRUNE _1959_dark brown colour with a giant creamy head, nutmeg and anis aroma with chocolatey notes, medium-bodied, rounded maltiness, creamy with a touch of finishing acidity, dry malty finish - fresh with lot of character 5/7/7/3/15 ST FEUILLIEN (DU BOCQ) CUVÉE DE NOËL _843_dark red-brown colour, giant head, very (too) yeasty and spicy, creamy, tart and heavy, lacking of character, long dry finish with a touch of caramel 5/7/8/4/14 STRAFFE HENDRIK BRUGSE BRUIN _78_deep brown colour, fine head, deep malt and caramel aroma, caramel flavor, sweet, long aftertaste 4/8/7/5/16 STRAFFE HENDRIK BRUGSE _1760_cloudy orange colour, big creamy head, grapefruit and yeasty aroma, tart, fresh and bitter, the finish is dry and yeasty - easy but charming 4/7/7/3/14 STRUBBE ICHTEGEM'S OUD BRUIN _3489_from belgianshop.com - clear ruby-brown colour with a little but stable creamy beige head; aroma of wood and sour cherries, creamy mouthfeel, sweet with a hint of sourness; the finish is vinous and caramel - subtle 5/7/7/3/14 STRUBBE HOUTEN KOP _4258_from crackedkettle.com - cloudy reddish-amber colour with a solid beige foam; aroma of almonds and red fruits; some dusty notes; very creamy mouthfeel, quite highly carbonated; a touch of acidity/sourness; fruity and dusty finish - interesting 5/6/7/3/14 STRUBBE KEYTE _3505_from belgianshop.com - cloudy blond-orange colour with a solid creamy white foam; superb lacing, robust aroma of banana, apple and a bit of dust, phenolic; slightly oily, good malt body, sweet with a low bitterness; the finish is like the rest: fruity and dusty - good but one-dimensional 4/7/6/3/13 STRUBBE DIKKE MATHILE _3139_from crackedkettle.com - translucid amber colour under a big white head; nice lace; very deep spicy aroma (netmug and cloves), perfumy and estery; strong sweetness, slightly oily and quite full-bodied; finishes short, fruity and spicy - interesting ? surely; pleasant ? I'm not sure... 4/6/6/3/13 TER DOOLEN BLOND _2472_hazy blond-orange colour, little foam, yeasty and very fruity (apple, apricots), lot of carbonation, some sweetness, good malt body, tart bitterness, long malty, yeasty and fruity finish - not bad though a bit bubblegum-like 4/7/6/2/12 TER DOOLEN KRIEK _2473_bright artificial rose-red colour, almost no foam, deep aroma of candy sugar and cherry bubblegum, incredibly sweet, light to medium-bodied, long thick and sugary, artificial cherry finish - only suitable for children 2/3/3/2/5 TER DOLEN TRIPEL _2745_cloudy amber-brown colour with a firm persistent head; aroma of pear and bread, creamy mouthfeel, robust malt body, sweet with a decent finishing bitterness; long fruity and bready aftertaste - a good tripel 5/7/7/4/14 TIMMERMANS FARO _79_red-brown colour, typical lambic aroma, sweet and sour flavor 4/7/7/4/15 TIMMERMANS GUEUZE CAVEAU _427_intense orange-honey colour, fine head, deep fresh aroma, acid, beautiful sourness 5/8/8/5/17 TIMMERMANS FRAMBOISE _810_red-bordeaux colour, nice head, tart, raspberry aroma, very sweet with a nice sour finish 4/8/6/4/13 TIMMERMANS KRIEK _799_amber colour, few head, rhubarb, slightly smokey, vinegar, sour and sweet, well-balanced, long sour finish 3/8/7/4/14 TIMMERMANS TRADITION BLANCHE LAMBICUS _906_pale cloudy orange colour, few head, deep perfumy and candy aroma, full with a touch of bitterness, refreshing and pleasant

sampled in february 2001 as "Blanche Lambic" - cloudy almost white colour, fine lace, basil and lemon aroma, smooth, sweet (4/8/7/4/16) 4/8/6/4/14 TIMMERMANS TRADITION GUEUZE _907_bronze colour, fine head and a nice lace, vinous and tart, rhubarb aroma, slightly sweet followed by an interesting sourness, long sour finish 4/7/7/4/13 TIMMERMANS TRADITION KRIEK _941_reddish in colour, few head, rhubarb and cherry aroma, vinegar, nice sourness with a long cherry finish - very nice exemple of the style 3/8/8/4/16 TIMMERMANS STRAWBERRY LAMBIC _4402_courtesy of Antonio Ruiz - cloudy dark reddish colour under a solid pinkish creamy head; solid aroma of strawberries and dust; very sweet with a hint of acidity but by far not enough to bring any balance; sweeties-like finish - a beer for children 4/6/4/2/8 VAL-DIEU WINTER _2258_dark ruby-brown colour, fine slightly brown-tainted head, lot of licorice in the nose, some notes of chocolate, alcohol and spices, full-bodied and very sweet, the finish is sugary with licorice and alcohol notes - definitely too sweet and quite raw but could have a great ageing potential 5/7/6/4/13 VAL DE DIEU (ABBAYE DU) BLONDE _80_hazy orange colour, fine head and a nice lacing, strong yeasty aroma, curacao, hay, sparkling, some acidity, refreshing, long dry malty and acidic finish - a beautiful brew 5/7/8/4/15 VAL DE DIEU (ABBAYE DU) BRUNE _81_dark ruby-brown colour, big creamy head and a nice lace, very complex aroma of yeast, spices (coriander), caramel and cheese, notes of hay, full-bodied, oily, dry with a nice finishing bitterness, touch of alcohol - complex, robust and charming 5/8/8/4/17 VAL DE DIEU (ABBAYE DU) triple _82_cloudy white colour, nice foam, lemon and spicy aroma, sweet, honey, spicy flavor, long aftertaste 5/7/8/5/15 VAN DER LINDEN FARO VIEUX FOUDRE _83_amber-red colour, almost no foam, Rodenbach-like sourness, too light-bodied, sweet aftertaste 4/8/6/3/14 VAN EECKE POPERINGS HOMMEL BIER _1938_cloudy dark orange colour with a giant head and a beautiful lace, strong honey, citrusy and spicy nose with bready notes, medium- to full-bodied with a decent bitterness, long bready and honeyish finish - terribly drinkable 5/8/7/4/16 VAN EECKE HET KAPITTEL WATOU PRIOR _607_amber-brown colour, nice head, chocolate and cherry aroma, sweet, full but lack of complexity, long sweet chocolate aftertaste 4/9/7/4/15 VAL DE SAMBRE ABBAYE D'AULNE BLONDE DES PÈRES _84_golden , spicy aroma, bitter 4/8/7/4/14 VAL DE SAMBRE ABBAYE D'AULNE BRUNE DES PÈRES _85_red-brown colour, fruity aroma (lychee), sweet and a little bit disgusting after the whole bottle 5/8/7/4/14 VAL DE SAMBRE ABBAYE D'AULNE TRIPLE BRUNE DES PÈRES _86_brown colour, caramel and truffel aroma, sweet, too much carbonation 4/8/6/4/14 VAL DE SAMBRE BLANCHE de CHARLEROI _420_probably slightly infected - cloudy honey colour, big head, vegetable aroma, too much carbonation, bitter aftertaste 4/7/5/4/12 VAN DEN BOSSCHE BUFFALO _3230_from belgianshop.com; 5,7% - hazy dark brown with a reddish hue and an elusive beige head; strong bready aroma with notes of pear and milk chocolate; fairly sweet, medium to full-bodied and with a robust effervescence; residual sugars in the finish along with notes of prune and bread 4/7/7/3/14 VAN DEN BOSSCHE LAMORAL TRIPEL _296_cloudy dark amber-orange colour, fine and stable beige foam; aroma of cinnamon and orange peel, notes of tangerines; sweet and tart/acidic; medium-bodied; high carbonation, very low bitterness; the finish is short and effervescent with notes of orange and spices 4/7/6/3/12 VAN DEN BOSSCHE PATER LIEVEN TRIPEL _2545_pours a slightly hazy bronze colour with a solid creamy white head which leaves a beautiful lacing; tons of yeast sediments at the bottom of the bottle; big nose of peach with notes of bread, a creamy mouthfeel, low carbonation and a soft mouthfeel; long aftertaste of fruits (apricot, peach) and some residual sweetness - a good quality beer 5/7/8/4/16 VAN DEN BOSSCHE KERST PATER SPECIAL CHRISTMAS _894_brown colour, no foam, apple and plum aroma, oily, sweet and slightly disgusting, some ginger bread aftertaste 3/7/5/4/11 VAN DEN BOSSCHE PATER LIEVEN BRUIN _1934_very dark brown colour, nice creamy head, strong licorice and malty aroma with coffeish notes, oily with lot of carbonation, some acidity, very long dry coffee finish - fresh and original 5/8/8/4/17 VAN DEN BOSSCHE PATER LIEVEN BLOND _1960_hazy orange colour with yeast particules floating, fine head, grapefruit aroma with some bready notes, medium-bodied, acidic with a moderate bitterness, dry fruity finish - quite flat and lacking of character 4/7/5/2/11 VAL DE DIEU (ABBAYE DU) BIÈRE DE NOËL _930_caramel-amber colour, creamy head, vinous, raisins and pear, full, smooth, some acidity, long bitter and spicy finish - nice and complex 5/8/7/4/16 Van Eecke Het Kapittel pater _87_red-brown colour, hoppy nose, banana, sweet, dry aftertate 4/7/9/4/17 VAN EECKE HET KAPITTEL WATOU DUBBEL _1138_dark-red brown colour, nice creamy head, nice lace, malty and fruity with coffeish notes, sweet and bitter with a long dry fruity (plum) finish - fresher than most of the dubbels 5/7/7/4/13 VAN EECKE HET KAPITTEL WATOU ABT _1139_dark orange colour, few head, very fruity (apricot, prune) with a strong alcohol presence, oily, sweet and slightly bitter with an heavy alcohol and licorice finish - brutal and not subtle at all 3/7/7/3/12 VAN HONSEBROUCK K'8 _685_red-brown colour, big head, strong cherry aroma, some astringence, sweetness balanced by a nice bitter finish - quite artificial but I like it ! 5/8/7/4/15 Van Honsebrouck Brigand _88_light orange colour, nice foam - aroma: spicy, strong alcohol presence - flavor: fruity, acid 4/7/8/3/15 VAN HONSEBROUCK BRIGAND IPA _4631_courtesy of Allen - pours a translucide golden-amber colour under a firm and long lasting pale beige foam; solid flowery aroma with notes of caramel and yeast; slightly sticky and medium-bodied, some flowery bitterness lasting in a caramelish and bready finish - interesting 4/6/6/3/13 VAN HONSEBROUCK KASTEEL ROUGE _4581_from Au Grain d’Orge, labelled Kasteel Rouge - fully cloudy reddish-brown colour with a firm beige foam; strong aroma of cherries and marzipan, very sweet and full-bodied, juicy with some acidic tartness; long sweetish cherries aftertaste - strong and very sweet yet quite enjoyable 4/7/7/3/13 VAN HONSEBROUCK ST LOUIS PREMIUM KRIEK _1955_clear reddish colour with almost no foam, strong cherry aroma with notes of candy sugar, some tartness, very sweet with an insufficiant touch of acidity to balance it properly, dry cherryish aftertaste - crisp and fresh; quite decent 3/7/5/3/13 VAN HONSEBROUCK KASTEEL BIER BRUIN _348_dark brown colour, few foam with big bubbles, malt, prune and alcohol aroma, light chocolate notes, very sweet, malty, sugary and alcohol finish - powerful but quite heavy and almost disgusting at the end of the bottle 4/8/6/3/13 VAN HONSEBROUCK KASTEEL BIER GOUDEN TRIPLE _1740_hazy blond colour with a chaotic head, nice lace, orange, yeasty and spicy aroma, fresh, very sweet, full-bodied, nice bitterness, long bitter, spicy and fruity finish - fresh, robust and balanced 4/8/8/5/17 VAN HONSEBROUCK ST LOUIS FRAMBOISE _931_ruby colour, fine head, raspberry candy and floral aroma, very sweet and light bodied with a strange, unpleasant artificial finish 4/4/4/2/7 VAN HONSEBROUCK ST LOUIS PÊCHE _934_transparent pale orange colour, fine head, vinegar, rhubarb and peach aroma, very sweet aggressive fruity flavor, dry finish 4/7/3/2/6 VAN HONSEBROUCK ST LOUIS CASSIS KIR ROYAL _935_red-brown colour, few head, strong blackcurrant aroma, vinous, the sweetness is partially balanced by an interesting sourness - quite pleasant 4/7/7/3/13 VAN HONSEBROUCK ST LOUIS PREMIUM FRAMBOISE _2622_hazy dark reddish colour with a little foam; robust aroma of mature raspberries and a touch of vinegar; strong sweetness but almost balanced by a solid sourness, tart and sticky, long sweetish raspberry finish - not bad at all 4/6/7/3/12 VAN HONSEBROUCK ST LOUIS KRIEK _936_reddish colour, few head, deep cherry aroma, sweet and sour, long dry fruity finish - quite artificial but I like it ! 4/7/6/4/14 VAN HONSEBROUCK ST LOUIS GUEUZE _901_pale amber colour, big head, rhubarb, orange and candy sugar aroma, sweetish and quite flat with only few sourness to deal with, slightly disgusting 4/6/4/2/9 VAN HONSEBROUCK ST LOUIS GUEUZE FOND TRADITION _1573_bottled 7/1999; tasted 5/2003 - pale orange colour, almost no foam, rhubarb, vinegar and candy sugar aroma, vinous, acidic and sweet, full-bodied, dry and fresh rhubarb finish - beautiful example 4/8/7/4/14 VAN HONSEBROUCK ST LOUIS PREMIUM FARO _2242_clear red-orange colour, fine unregular foam, aroma of cellar, vinegar and sweet cherries, very sweet and oily with just a light acidity touch in a sugary finish 3/6/5/2/9 VAN STEENBERGE JOPEN 4 GRANEN BOKBIER _3479_from crackedkettle.com - hazy ruby-brown colour with a little stable pale beige foam; aroma of yeast, caramel and pear; sweet and overly carbonated; astringent, effervescent caramelish finish 4/7/5/3/12 VAN STEENBERGE OLD BUCCANEER RESERVE _2481_hazy blond-orange colour, big white firm and strangely perfect head, bready aroma, very spicey. perfumy, very creamy mouthfeel, quite sweet, strong alcohol, sugary and spicy finish with notes of apple - good but too sweet to be great

sampled in june 2000 as Bornem Trippel - slightly hazy pale golden colour with a fine, firm head, very yeasty and bready aroma with notes of sour apples, sweet and bitter with a solid malt profile, finishes very bitter with notes of alcohol, spices and residual sugars - lacks of cohesion (5/8/7/4/13) 5/7/7/3/13 VAN STEENBERGE AUGUSTIJN _2011_cloudy dark orange colour, giant creamy head and a beautiful lace, complex but chaotic aroma of nut, honey and yeast, sweet and very creamy, some citrusy acidity, bitter yeasty finish with light notes of alcohol 5/7/6/3/13 VAN STEENBERGE / BIOS BLONDINE _1870_2000 vintage from the original brewery (Hopduvel), sampled 1/8/2004 - cloudy dark orange colour with a nice creamy head, bready aroma with estery notes and wood, slightly acidic, fresh, decent bitterness, lot of carbonation, dry malty bitter finish with notes of alcohol, but it never shows its 9% 4/7/7/3/13 VAN STEENBERGE / BIOS (BIOS) PIRAAT (AMBER) _1653_amber-blond colour, fine head, nice lace, aroma of caramelized sugar, alcohol and peach/orange, vinous, tart and full-bodied, the sweetness is followed by a robust dry bitterness and a long warming alcohol and spicy aftertaste 5/8/7/4/16 VAN STEENBERGE AUGUSTIJN GRAND CRU _686_cloudy orange colour, big head, honey and spicy aroma, starting acidity, full-bodied, superb bitterness, long spicy finish - a fantastic beer ! 5/8/9/5/18 VAN STEENBERGE ST BERNARD DUBBEL BORNEM _611_re-rated Aug-2005 - cloudy amber-brown colour with a fine foam; nutty aroma with notes of apple and cream; high carbonation, some sweetness but also a sour touch; creamy malty and nutty finish - good but simple 5/7/7/3/14 VAN STEENBERGE la BIÈRE DU BOUCANIER BLONDE _89_3 y.o. bottle - cloudy golden-blond colour, few foam, deep alcohol and fruity aroma (orange, grapefruit?), notes of hay and honey, sweet, very oily with a very long sugary alcohol finish 4/7/7/3/14 VAN STEENBERGE / BIOS BRUEGEL AMBER ALE _1865_cloudy red-amber colour, big creamy head, estery nose with some earthy notes, overcarbonated, acidic and medium-bodied, very tart with a dry and sourish finish 3/5/4/2/7 VAN STEENBERGE la BIÈRE DU BOUCANIER RED ALE _2151_cloudy red-orange colour with a big creamy head, strong yeasty nose, caramel and mango, overcarbonated, harsh bitterness, the finish is dry and bitter with more notes of mango and bread - interesting but the overcarbonation makes it hard to drink 4/7/5/3/13 VAN STEENBERGE FILIBUSTER _2620_very clear and very pale golden colour with a little foam; gentle fruity and vanilla hoppiness; medium-bodied, moderate sweetness and an acceptable bitterness; dry finish with notes of almonds and hops - easy, fresh and ok 4/5/6/3/12 VAN STEENBERGE GARRE TRIPLE _3345_from Belgianshop - hazy dark orange colour, little foam; yeasty and grapefruity, notes of apricot; full-bodied, lively palate, sweet and very bitter, moderately dry, spicy, bready finish with warming alcohol notes 4/7/8/4/16 VAN STEENBERGE / BIOS GENTSE TRIPEL _1970_recipe from De Hopduvel - 1999 vintage sampled 03/2004 - hazy orange colour, few foam, bready aroma with light fruity notes, tart and light acidic with a medium body, lot of carbonation, dry bready and estery finish 4/7/7/3/13 VAN STEENBERGE BIOS KRIEKENBIER _2467_light hazy dark reddish in colour, the fine reddish foam quickly reduces, strong aroma of sour cherries, touch of vinegar. strong sweetness partially balanced by a tart sourness, long cherryish, sweet and sour finish - tasty 4/7/6/3/14 Van Steenberge Gulden Draak _91_clear ruby-brown colour, fine head and correct lacing, prune and malt in the nose, very yeasty/bready, sweet and full-bodied, some bitterness in a slightly dry finish, long aftertaste of malt, alcohol and bread; very powerful - this beer has been one of my old-time top ten but I don't love it as much as I used to 4/8/8/4/16 VAN STEENBERGE GULDEN DRAAK VINTAGE _2741_hazy reddish-brown colour with a firm, persistent beige-brown head; vinous nose, notes of prune, caramel and grapefruit; lot of carbonation, decent malt body, creamy, sweet, solid bitterness; long yeasty and fruity, caramelish finish - not fully convincing 5/6/7/3/13 VAN STEENBERGE KEIZERSBERG _2493_bottled, magnum, about 4 years old, thanks to fiulijn for sharing it - slightly hazy golden colour with a big creamy head, aroma of cellar, cork and old apple, good malt body with a solid bitterness, the finish is quite dry with reminiscence of old apple - very pleasant and deeply impressive 4/8/7/4/16 VAN STEENBERGE ATOMIUM PREMIUM GRAND CRU _1378_golden-orange colour, few head, grape and cellar in the nose, prune and alcohol, tart with a robust bitterness, long bitter fruity finish 3/7/7/4/15 VAN STEENBERGE JOPEN HOPPENBIER _3157_from crackedkettle.com - cloudy dark-orange colour with a little irregular foam; aroma of orange peel, nutmeg and cloves; notes of hay; medium-bodied, solid sourness, very dry aftertaste of bitter oranges - very good and refreshing 4/8/8/4/16 VAN STEENBERGE JOPEN STOUT EXTRA _3388_from crackedkettle.com - clear and dark brown colour with a ruby hue; solid and creamy beige head; nice lace; slightly roasted with notes of cream and chocolate; very creamy mouthfeel, moderate malt body, a hint of sourness and a late vitterness; very dry roasted aftertaste of ashes - not without interest 5/6/7/4/14 VAN STEENBERGE JOPEN ADRIAAN _3167_from crackedkettle.com - hazy golden-orange colour with a large white head; perfumy aroma of pear with a spicy touch (coriander?); soft initial sweetness sonn balanced by a dry bitterness; short and dry fruity finish - a good one 4/6/7/3/13 VAN STEENBERGE BRUNETTE _1358_from belgianshop.com - hazy brown colour with a solid creamy beige head; yeasty and bready with a cookie maltiness and chocolatey notes; high carbonation, full-bodied, some initial sweetness balanced by a fair dry and tart bitterness; the aftertaste is bready, nutty and very long 4/8/8/4/15 VAN STEENBERGE / BIOS SPARTA PILS _1861_clear golden with a fine head, fat grassy hoppiness, notes of hay, sweet and quite flat with a dry moderate malty and paperboard aftertaste 3/4/4/2/7 VAN STEENBERGE YERSEKES MOSSELBIER _92_orange colour, deep malt aroma, bitter 4/7/6/4/13 VAN STEENBERGE WILSON MILD STOUT _673_very dark brown colour, nice head, aggressive coffee and vegetable aroma, sweet and sour, extremly disgusting - stay away of this stuff ! 4/3/1/2/2 VAN STEENBERGE / BIOS la BIÈRE DU BOUCANIER DARK ALE _1727_very dark brown colour, big creamy head, malt and pear with notes of gingerbread and coffee, full-bodied, lot of carbonation, sweet, oily and very malty, decent finishing bitterness with strong notes of alcohol in the aftertaste - this is the little brother of the Gulden Draak 5/7/7/4/14 VAN STEENBERGE / BIOS BRUSSELS KRIEK _1845_a wheat beer with sugar and cherries - clear reddish colour, few foam, aroma of cherry syrup, very sweet and very carbonated, dry cherryish finish - bad 2/3/3/2/6 VAN STEENBERGE / BIOS BRUSSELS PERZIK _1971_light hazy orange colour, almost no foam, moderate peachy aroma, sweet and medium-bodied, touch of acidity with an oily peachy finish - inoffensive 2/4/6/2/8 VAN STEENBERGE / BIOS SANGANO AMBRÉE _1852_a sorghum beer - dark amber colour, fine dense head, cherry and banana aroma, acidic and oily, lot of carbonation, dry malty and fruity finish - original and hard to drink due to an excessive carbonation 4/6/4/2/7 VAN STEENBERGE / BIOS SANGANO BLONDE _1851_a sorghum beer made from an african tradition - clear blond colour, fine foam and a nice lace, aroma of mango and matured bananas, the attack is acidic, it is full-bodied, sweet and oily with a dry and strong malty finish and notes of alcohol - robust, heavy and interesting 4/7/6/3/12 VAN STEENBERGE / BIOS BRUSSELS FRAMBOOS _1850_a witbier with raspberries, from an idea of Pierre Celis - cloudy reddish colour with few foam, strong aroma of raspberries syrup, sweet and acidic with a dry raspberry finish - almost correct as an aperitiv 3/5/6/3/11 VAN STEENBERGE ZWIJNTJE _3995_hazy blond-orange colour under a huge white foam; esters and dust in the nose, grapefruit and pear; high carbonation, juicy palate and fairly sweet; long sweetish aftertaste of tangerines and a touch of spices 4/7/6/3/13 VANUXEEM PLOEGSTEERT / QUEUE de CHARRUE BLONDE _1966_2000 vintage, sampled 03/2004 - cloudy dark orange colour with a fine head, strong bready aroma with citrusy and alcohol notes, fresh and acidic with lot of carbonation, the finish is perfumy with notes of peach 4/7/7/4/14 VERHAEGHE QUEUE DE CHARRUE BRUNE _2313_dark ruby-brown colour, the foam disappears immediately, vinous nose, aroma of vinegar, apple and wood, tart, sour and sweet with a medium body, the finish is slightly dry and fruity with more notes of vinegar - good but too much on the sweet side to be exceptional 3/8/7/4/14 VERHAEGHE ECHT KRIEKENBIER _2250_clear dark reddish colour, almost no foam, red fruits and vinegar aroma, notes of straw, acidic and sweet, medium-bodied, the finish is dry and sour - good but not in the same category that the Duchesse 3/8/7/3/14 VERHAEGHE VICHTE NOËL CHRISTMAS WEIHNACHT _678_pale golden colour, spicy aroma, slightly sweet, full with a spicy aftertaste 4/8/7/4/15 VERHAEGHE CAMBRINUS _2730_clear dark amber colour; fine stable head; weird aroma of meat; piney and resinous; mainly sweet with a hint of tartness; short and discrete undefinable aftertaste - don’t know what I should do with this ?!? 4/6/5/2/8 VERHAEGHE OUDEN BRUINEN VERA _3201_from belgianshop.com - clear ruby-brown colour with a very little but stable dark beige foam; vinous aroma of vinegar and sour cherries; medium-bodied; (very) sweet and sour; rather high carbonation and with a moderately dry finish; short and slightly sourish aftertaste with more reminiscence of dark fruits 4/7/6/3/13 VERHAEGHE CAVES _2731_clear reddish-amber colour with a persistent little head; aroma of sour red fruits, vinegar and cheese; high initial sweetness fortunately soon followed by a pleasant and robust sourness; the finish is fruity and vinous with more sourish touches - nice to have a Vlaams oud bruin again ! 4/8/7/4/15 VERHAEGHE VICHTE DUCHESSE de BOURGOGNE _816_dark ruby colour, nice head, fantastic complex aroma: fruity, flowers, vinegar and a hint of chocolate, very rich flavour, cherry, sweetness followed by a long sour finish 5/9/8/5/17 VERHAEGHE VICHTENAAR _2743_clear and bright reddish-brown colour, fine creamy beige head; vinous nose; aroma of cherries and vinegar, notes of cocoa; moderate malt body, swet and sour, creamy mouthfeel and with a long fruity, sweet and sour finish - good but too much on the sweet side 5/8/7/4/13 VERVIFONTAINE BIERE DU LION _465_cloudy orange colour, lot of foam, bitter and spicy - very pleasant 5/7/8/5/16 VERVIFONTAINE BIERE DES FAGNES BLONDE _476_cloudy honey colour, big head, spicy and lemon aroma, fresh - very pleasant 5/8/8/5/16 VERVIFONTAINE LA SWAF! AMBREE _2177_cloudy dirty amber-brown colour, big creamy head, nice lacing, malty and herbal/medicinal aroma, sweet, oily and medium-bodied, explosion of ginseng in a bitter finish - unbalanced and hard to drink; a strange experiment indeed ... 3/4/5/2/7 VERVIFONTAINE LA SWAF! BRUNE _2178_dark red-brown colour with a fine creamy head, strong herbal and medicinal aroma, very creamy mouthfeel, very bitter, medium to full body, long bitter ginseng aftertaste - my cough is getting much better, thank you ... 5/5/4/2/6 VERVIFONTAINE LA SWAF! BLONDE _2179_cloudy dark amber-orange colour, fine head and lacing, ginseng in the nose, medium-bodied, creamy with a very bitter medicinal finish - boargh ! please stop this nightmare and don't tell me about ginseng for the next 10 years ! 3/5/4/2/5 VERVIFONTAINE BIERE DES FAGNES ROUSSE _477_red-brown colour, fine lace, cassis and caramel aroma, full-bodied, sweet 4/8/7/4/15 VERVIFONTAINE LA HERVOISE _1376_dark brown colour, fine head and a nice lace, blackcurrant and grape aroma, malty, tart, smooth and medium-bodied, sweet with a touch of acidity in the finish - subtle and well-balanced 4/7/7/3/15 VILLERS (HUYGHE) TRIPPEL _1964_cloudy dark orange colour with a fine creamy head, pear and malty aroma, subtle spicy notes, sweet and oily, full-bodied, decent bitterness, long fruity and malty finish 5/7/8/4/15 VILLERS VILLERS OUD VIEILLE _1848_cloudy brown colour with a fine head, malty and bready, notes of prune, vinegar and vinous, sweet and carbonated, strong alcohol presence, the finish is long, malty with alcohol and fruits 4/8/8/4/15 WEPIONNAISE FRAISE _93_red-brown, agressive strawberry aroma, bitter with very unpleasant acidity 4/2/3/1/5 WESTMALLE EXTRA _2086_cloudy orange colour with a giant foamy head, yeasty nose, grapefruit, light- to medium-bodied, very creamy mouthfeel, robust bitterness, the finish is very dry with some earthy notes - thin-bodied but charming - a big thank you to BierKönig for trading me this one ! 4/7/6/3/14 Westmalle Dubbel _94_dark brown colour, fine creamy head, complex aroma of malt, apple and caramel, full-bodied, moderately sweet with a dry and long malty and slightly fruity finish 5/8/8/4/16 Westmalle Tripel _95_cloudy pale orange colour, giant foamy head, strong hoppiness with notes of cream, bitter ornage and anis, bready, oily and very bitter, endless bitter and dry finish with reminiscence of bread and orange - the mother of all tripels remains -THE- reference 5/9/10/5/18 Westvleteren Blonde 6 _96_cloudy dark orange colour, big creamy head and a beautiful lacing, citrusy, estery nose with notes of cream, fresh, medium-bodied, slightly oily with a solid bitterness, the finish is dry with a moderate maltiness and a fruity hoppiness - very balanced and very well made 5/7/7/4/15 Westvleteren Blonde 8 _97_2000 vintage, sampled 03/2004 - dark brown colour, nice creamy head and a wonderful lacing, gingerbread and chocolaty aroma, notes of raisins, sweet, very creamy and malty, robust bitterness, very long dry aftertaste of bread, malt, dried fruits and warming alcohol - incredibly complex and deeply balanced 5/9/10/5/18 Westvleteren 12 _98_2001 vintage, sampled 03/2004 - dark brown colour with a fine head, very complex aroma: bread, raisins and black chocolate, impressive malty palate, deep balance between sweetness and bitterness, slightly oily, the finish is moderately dry showing candy sugar, plums, gingerbread and a long warming alcohol touch - my deep consideration goes to the monks who are brewing this wonder and who make me think for a moment that I'm living in paradise 5/9/10/5/19 Belarus ======= LIDSKOE BARKHATNOE _4738_courtesy of Per - translucide amber-brown colour with no head retention; meaty aroma with a touch of red fruits and acetyl; some sweetness and a poor malt body; a light touch of sourness before a malty, meaty finish 2/4/4/2/6 Benin ===== beninoise _545_pale golden colour, fine head, cork aroma, tastes like wet carton, slightly sour - a typical african beer ... 4/3/3/2/5 Bolivia ======= BOLIVIANA NACIONAL PACEÑA CENTENARIO _2160_very clear pale golden colour, little foam, mild hoppiness with some herbal notes, reasonable malty body, light bitterness in a moderately dry finish - acceptable 4/5/5/2/9 Bosnia and Herzigovina ====================== BANJALUCKA NEKTAR _1903_clear deep golden colour, nice head and a beautiful lacing, light aromatic hoppiness, smooth and oily, good malt body, dry herbal finish - robust, clean and balanced: what more could you get from a pilsener ? 5/7/7/4/16 GRUDSKA PRIMA PIVO _3985_courtesy of Toni Flükiger - pale golden colour with an irregular white foam; a decent herbal hoppiness shows up; crisp and sweet, medium malt body; the finish is corny with some residual sugars - decent 3/6/4/2/11 BIHACKA PREMINGER _4017_courtesy of Toni Flükiger - clear and pale golden colour, persistent white foam, skunky nose with a hint of herbal hoppiness, medium-bodied and quite tasteless, quite dry with a faint bitterness, the finish is a bit harsh and herbal - very forgettable 3/3/4/2/6 SARAJEVSKA SARAJEVSKO PIVO _3914_courtesy of Toni Flükiger - hazy yellow coloured with a modest head retention; oily herbal hoppiness with some notes of plastic; skunky; sweet, tart and fizzy; more mix of plastic and herbs in the aftertaste - not good at all 2/3/3/2/5 SARAJEVSKA SARAJEVSKO PREMIUM _4060_courtesy of Toni Flükiger - slightly hazy blond colour with a moderate white foam; subtle almondy aroma; good malt body and with a subtle carbonation, fresh and lively palate; the finish is a bit dry with notes of herbs and almonds - a good one 4/6/6/3/13 TUZLA TUZLANSKI PILSNER _4010_courtesy of Toni Flükiger - clear and bright golden colour, big white foam, aroma of solvant and oily hops, medium-bodied, tasteless, no bitterness, watery and slightly corny finish - a beautiful example of beer castration 3/3/4/2/7 Botswana ======== KGALAGADI ST LOUIS LAGER _2806_courtesy of Per Samuelsson - very pale clear golden colour, stable but unregular white head and a correct lacing; very cheap corny nose with notes of paperboard; sweet and fizzy, quite harsh in the mouth; long metallic finish - this is bad 3/2/2/2/5 Brazil ====== ANTARCTICA BAVARIA PILSEN, BRAZIL _1298_Bavaria pilsen ?!? Umh... must be a joke ! This beer is just altered colorized water. 2/2/2/2/2 BADEN BADEN RED ALE ESPECIAL _2127_clear ruby-brown colour, almost no foam, prune and alcohol, malt and pepper, robust body, long malty, alcohol and pruny finish - impressive ! - Thanks Per for this bottle. 4/8/8/4/17 BRAHMA CHOPP _771_pale yellow colour, no head, wet carton aroma with a perverse touch of vinegar, water-like flavour followed, unfortunately, by a spectacular, long plastic aftertaste - can't believe it but this is even worse than Bud ! 2/2/2/1/3 INBEV BRASIL BOHEMIA PILSEN _3065_translucid golden colour, fine white head; the nose is a bit oily with a touch of corn; the palate is slightly sticky and light-bodied; no bitterness, slightly fruity finish - poor 3/3/3/2/6 Independente Xingu Black Beer _99_black coloured with a little beige foam; toasty with notes of ashes and black chocolate; fizzy and medium-bodied; long toasty aftertaste of ashes and cold coffee - a bit lactic 4/6/6/3/11 KAISER PALMA LOUCA _4006_clear golden colour with a foamy white head, nice lace, herb, butter and a touch of plastic in the nose, poor malt body, flat and with some sourness, aftertaste of paperboard - very weak 4/3/3/2/7 LATINO DO BRASIL CARIOCA CLASSIC _389_light golden colour, few head, sour - bad 3/4/3/2/7 PRIMO SCHINCARIOL MUNICH _821_dark brown colour, few head, toffy aroma, fine body, medium maltiness, sweet with a long caramel aftertaste 4/6/5/4/12 PRIMO SCHINCARIOL PILSEN _822_pale golden colour, head quickly disappears, aroma of wet carton, heavy, oily and flat - absolutely horrible 3/2/2/2/4 PRIMO SCHINCARIOL PRIMUS CERVEJA PILSEN _3099_translucid pale golden colour, stable white foam; aroma of corn and shampoo/soap; sweet and light-bodied, soft palate, low carbonation, no bitterness and an unpleasant soapy finish 3/3/4/2/5 SCHMITT ALE _2051_dirty cloudy brown colour, absolutely no foam, estery nose, plums and candy sugar, lot of carbonation, sweet and very heavy, the finish is dry with alcohol and strong notes of matured fruits (banana, peach) - looks like an uncontrolled homebrew; totally disgusting 1/6/3/1/4 SKOL PILSEN _1307_clear pale golden colour, almost no foam, execpt some plastic notes the aroma is remarkabely neutral, sweet and light-bodied, slightly dry neutral aftertaste - miserable and by this mean I understand this is the brand #3 on this poor planet 2/2/3/2/4 SUDBRACK EISENBAHN WEIZENBOCK (VIGOROSA) _3771_(WBA) courtesy of Laurent Mousson - clear dark amber colour, little beige foam; discrete aroma of banana and red fruits; a bit chewy mouthfeel, sweet and full-bodied, fizzy and sweetish aftertaste of red fruits marmelade - weird 4/6/5/2/11 SUDBRACK EISENBAHN STRONG GOLDEN ALE _3740_(WBA) courtesy of Laurent Mousson - clear golden-yellow colour, almost no foam left; aroma of oranges and esters, mango and a touch of solvant; huge sweetness and very oily, tart and very carbonated; long sugary and fruity (mango, oranges) aftertaste and warming alcohol 3/6/5/2/7 SUDBRACK EISENBAHN 5 ANOS _3759_(WBA) courtesy of Laurent Mousson - clear dark amber colour, nice little beige head; caramel and some undefined red fruits in the nose; medium-bodied and quite fizzy; lively palate; quite dry finish of caramel and malt - not bad at all 4/7/6/3/13 SUDBRACK EISENBAHN PALE ALE _2047_honey pale orange colour with almost no foam, decent hoppy nose with notes of lychees and flowers, oily with a moderate bitterness, short dry and bitter floral finish - balanced but easy 3/7/6/3/12 TERESÓPOLIS LOKAL _2561_pale yellow coloured and with a fast disappearing foam, aroma of wet paperboard, sweet and oily mouthfeel, medium-bodied at best, very low bitterness and once again, the paperboard overwhelms the mouth - poor 2/3/4/2/7 Bulgaria ======== ARIANA STOLICHNO TEMNO _2915_courtesy of Peter Ens - pours a clear very dark brown colour with a fast disappearing foam; slightly toasty nose showing solid notes of malt and caramel; earthy; rather high carbonation; solid malt body; sweet but not too much; long malty, biscuity finish - a good, fairly balanced, bock 4/7/7/4/13 LOMSKO ALMUS SVETLOE _2917_courtesy of Peter Ens - very pale and clear golden-yellow colour, little persistent head; notes of wet paperboard offend the nose immediately after the bottle is opened; grassy, touch of paper; a modest malt body which especially fails on the end; a moderately dry, decently bitter finish tries to save the beer but it's too late ... 3/4/5/3/10 SHUMENSKO CHERVENO _2921_courtesy of the flying Peter Ens - clear and dark amber brown colour under a solid creamy white head; earthy, robust notes of biscuity maltiness, some caramel; decent malt body, good balance between an initial sweetness and a moderate finishing bitterness/sourness; long malty and biscuity aftertaste - a very nice beer 5/6/7/4/14 ZAGORKA SPECIAL _2577_clear and bright golden colour, fine stable head leaving a nice lacing; a shy aromatic hoppiness in the nose and a touch of paperboard; a respectable malt body and a creamy mouthfeel, a hint of bitterness before a moderate herbal finish - boring 4/4/5/2/9 ZAVOD KAMENITZA SVETLO _2575_thanks to Peter Ens for this one - pours a clear and pale golden colour, fine and firm white head which is leaving a nice lacing; aroma of butter with notes of sulphur and herbs; medium-bodied at best, some sweetness followed by a light but tart bitterness; unclean palate, some dryness and an herbal touch in the finish - modest 4/4/5/2/10 ZAVOD VARNA MM SPECIAL _2912_courtesy of Peter Ens - clear and bright golden colour with a very little remaining foam; a moderate grassy hoppiness, medium-bodied and a fair dry bitterness; the finish is very dry with long lasting grassy notes - a respectable beer 4/6/6/3/13 Burkina Faso ============ BRAKINA BEAUFORT _4525_courtesy of fiulijn - pale and clear golden colour, no head retention; aroma of paperboard; poor malt body with some tart acidity, citrus and paperboard in the finish; quite dry - what a poor stuff! 2/3/3/2/5 Cambodia ======== CAMBREW ANGKOR BEER _3385_courtesy of Marc Elsborg - clear and pale golden colour with a little white foam; strong aroma of corn; sweet and decently malty; rough palate and a low bitterness; tasteless finish with just some unpleasant corny notes - vulgar 3/4/3/2/6 Cameroon ======== BRASSERIES DU CAMEROUN 33 EXPORT _2947_clear golden colour with a decent persistent head and a correct lacing; corny aroma with unpleasant smells of wet paperboard; sweet and light-bodied with a watery finish where more paperboard shows for - very bad, skip it 3/3/3/2/4 BRASSERIES DU CAMEROUN CASTEL BEER _2201_A product from the Groupe Castel. Apparently formerly brewed in Mali - clear golden colour with a nice head, aroma of wet paperboard, oily, sweet and medium-bodied, astringent, dry bitter and aggressiv finish - very bad 4/3/3/2/5 BRASSERIES DU CAMEROUN MÜTZIG SPECIALE EXPORT _2949_pours a clear golden colour under a big creamy foam; no aroma except some corny notes; medium-bodied, slightly sweet but mainly neutral, no bitterness at all and a short watery finish - useless 3/3/3/2/4 BRASSERIES DU CAMEROUN GUINNESS FOREIGN EXTRA _3108_dark black coloured with almost no foam; roasted malts, nougat, licorice and dark chocolate aroma; medium-bodied and slightly oily palate; sour and bitter, long dry bitter and roasty finish with notes of herbs and licorice - an excellent version of this beer 4/8/8/4/17 Canada ====== ALLEY KAT BAD HARE DAY _4387_courtesy of fiulijn - cloudy reddish-amber colour with a firm and long lasting beige foam; aroma of apricot and cream; very aromatic bitterness, creamy mouthfeel, medium-bodied, fair carbonation and solidly bitter; long fruity bitterness 5/7/8/4/15 ALLEY KAT OLDE DEUTERONOMY _4376_courtesy of fiulijn - cloudy brown colour with a poor head retention; very malty aroma with notes of caramel and nuts, light notes of wood and licorice; full-bodied and with a moderate carbonation, sweet and sticky, oily palate, some late bitterness, very long malty and nutty finish - solid and fully satisfying 4/8/9/5/17 AMSTERDAM AVALANCHE _538_red-amber colour, fine head, deep malty and pineapple aroma, sweet, strong alcohol presence, typical taste of a strong lager - not so much disgusting as most danish strong lagers but definitely not my kind of beer ... 3/7/4/2/9 AMSTERDAM FRAMBOISE _531_intense ruby colour, few head, fine raspberry aroma, pretty sour - quite strange but bad at all 3/6/6/3/13 BIEROPHOLIE BIEROPHOLIE S _2848_courtesy of Oakes - clear dark brown colour with a very little foam; aroma of plum and pear; high carbonation, very thick and oily, strong sweetness before a long malty and plumy finish and a big warming alcohol kick - way too sweet ... et n’a pas convaincu l’être cher ... 3/6/4/2/7 BLACK OAK PALE ALE _533_deep orange colour, few head, apricot aroma, fresh, nutty, smooth, dry aftertaste 3/6/6/4/13 BRICK ANNIVERSARY BOCK 2001 _1226_Anniversary Bock 2001, sampled july 2002 - dark brown colour, few head, very malty, toasted, caramel and dark fruits aroma, full-bodied, sweet and oily, long bitter malty finish

Anniversary Bock 2000, sampled march 2001 - dark amber colour, no head, burnt caramel aroma, slightly toasted, not very malty (3/7/6/3/13) 3/8/8/4/16 CAMERON'S AUBURN ALE _529_courtesy of Laurent Mousson (WBA) - clear dark amber colour with a solid pale beige foam; some red fruit marmalade and caramel in the nose; medium-bodied, sweet and with chewy malts; quite watery finish with light caramelish notes 4/6/5/2/11 CAMERON CAMERON'S DARK 266 _4301_courtesy of Laurent Mousson (WBA) - clear dark ruby-amber colour with a solid and persistent beige foam; the nose is quite mineral with notes of biscuit, strong herbal notes; sticky mouthfeel, sweet and medium- to full-bodied, very watery and short finish with light notes of caramel - modest 4/6/5/2/10 CAMERON'S CREAM ALE _526_courtesy of Laurent Mousson (WBA) - clear golden colour with a solid white foam; fair bready nose with notes of cream; creamy and evanescent mouthfeel, solid carbonation and modest malt body; some tart bitterness and aftertaste of wet corn - dubious 4/6/5/2/9 CHARLEVOIX CÔTE DES ARGOULETS HEFE WEIZEN _1584_cloudy dark orange colour, absolutely no foam, lemon nose with notes of overmatured banana in the background, sparkling, tart and quite acid, thick banana finish with a touch of grapefruit - heavy 2/5/4/2/8 CHARLEVOIX LA CÔTEILLEUSE _1587_dark red-amber colour, few foam, fresh aroma of grapefruit and celery, thick with some sourness, aftertaste of boiled vegetables 3/6/4/2/6 CREEMORE SPRINGS PREMIUM LAGER _332_light amber colour, fine hop aroma, crisp, slightly nutty aroma, dry 4/6/7/4/13 CREEMORE SPRINGS TRADITIONAL URBOCK _279_intense dark brown colour, caramel, sweet, quite light-bodied for a bock 4/7/7/4/13 DAVE NICHOLS DAVE'S SCOTCH ALE _315_transparent red-amber colour, big head, aroma almost not distinctive, flat taste - boark ... 4/3/4/3/7 DIEU DU CIEL ROSÉE D'HIBISCUS _4669_courtesy of Pascal Sauser - hazy dark reddish colour with a modest head retention; aggressive aroma of red fruits and flowers; moderate carbonation and malt body; fairly salty and very dry with some fruity and flowery reminiscence - dubious 3/6/4/2/8 DIEU DU CIEL PÉCHÉ MORTEL _4679_courtesy of Laurent Mousson - dark black colour with a modest head retention; roasted aroma of coffee and vanilla, some notes of nuts too; very tasty and full-bodied, very bitter and long coffeish and nutty roasted finish - a wonderful and complex beer 5/9/9/5/19 DIEU DU CIEL RIGOR MORTIS ABT _4832_courtesy of fiulijn - cloudy reddish-brown colour with a beige and persistent foam; nice lace; aroma of nutmeg and anise, prune and caramel; full-bodied and with a robust sweetness, regular carbonation and some late bitterness; very tasty; long and strong spicy and fruity finish with a late warming alcohol kick - beautiful beer 4/9/9/5/17 DIEU DU CIEL APHRODISIAQUE _4672_courtesy of Pascal Sauser - dark black colour with an elusive beige foam; fairly roasted nose with solid notes of vanilla, banana and black chocolate; medium-bodied, some sweet malt backbone soon overwhelmed by a pronounced bitterness; dry and bitter chocolatey and vanilla finish - subtle and complex, aboslutely superb 4/9/8/5/17 DIEU DU CIEL CORNE DU DIABLE _4715_courtesy of Antonio Ruiz - hazy reddish-amber colour with a little foam left; a fair hoppiness showing notes of quince marmalade, flowery with a touch of raspberries; medium to full malt body; subtle carbonation, a plain and solid bitterness, long and bitter aftertaste of quinces, quite dry - superb 4/8/8/5/17 F & M GUELPH STONE HAMMER PREMIUM PILSNER LAGER _306_light golden colour, well-hopped, crispy, dry - really not bad 4/6/7/4/13 HART FESTIVE BROWN / BRUN JOYEUX _430_amber-brown colour, fine lace, fruity and caramel aroma, smooth, malty 4/8/7/4/14 ICEBERG INDUSTRIES CORPORATION BOREALIS _283_transparent golden colour, aroma of a danish strong lager (translation: bad), flavor of an ice-beer (same translation as before) - avoid this stuff even if you're very thirsty 4/3/3/2/6 FORT GARRY / TWO RIVERS FORT GARRY PALE ALE _4492_courtesy of Florian Ruch - pours a slightly hazy amber-orange colour with a pale beige foam; long lasting; gentle flowery hoppiness with light notes of apricots; soft mouthfeeel and with a modest malt backbone, some astringency and with some light sourness along bitter tones in the finish - not terrible 4/6/5/2/11 GREAT WESTERN GW ORIGINAL GOLD _3761_canned; courtesy of Laurent Mousson (WBA) - clear and bright golden colour, little white foam; aroma of old apples and alcohol; very sweet and oily, medium-bodied, sweetish and fruity finish with more alcohol notes 3/4/4/2/6 HART VALLEY GOLD _534_bronze colour, fine head, fresh, fruity nose, slightly nutty 4/6/7/3/12 HART AMBER ALE _305_honey colour, big head, nice bitterness, well-balanced 5/7/7/4/14 HART (KINGSTON) DRAGON'S BREATH _446_honey colour, nice head, well-hopped, bitter, long aftertaste 4/7/8/4/15 HART (GRANITE) PECULIAR _461_very dark brown, fine head, toasted, malty, lot of character, long aftertaste 5/8/8/4/16 KAMLOOPS KB IMPERIAL LAGER _2850_slightly hazy golde-blond colour with a little foam; gentle aromatic flowery hoppiness; slightly oily and medium-bodied, moderate dry bitterness and a short flowery finish - decently tasty but easy 3/5/6/3/12 L'ALCHIMISTE WEIZEN _1578_dark orange colour, giant creamy head, banana and curaçao aroma, full-bodied, light effervescent with a long very wheaty aftertaste - robust, well-made and pleasant 5/7/7/4/14 LE CHAUDRON COBRA INDIA PALE ALE _1579_golden-amber colour, fine head and a beautiful lace, nice hoppy nose, floral and buttery, medium-bodied with a robust bitterness, long lasting bitter hoppy finish - nice and balanced 4/7/7/4/15 LE CHAUDRON COEUR D'OR _1591_golden-orange colour, giant head, the nose is subtle but discreet with a moderate aromatic hoppiness and some almonds, very smooth, correct malt body, slightly sweet with a dry and quite rough finish - lacks of character and I don't really get it 4/6/4/2/8 LE CHAUDRON CHANVRE ROUGE _1609_clear amber-brown colour, few foam, malt and dark fruits aroma with only a touch of hemp, sweet, medium-bodied with a tart and dry malty aftertaste 3/7/5/2/8 LA BARBERIE BLANCHE _1580_cloudy dark orange colour with a fine head, spicy nose (coriander ?) and orange aroma with notes of honey, medium-bodied with some acidity, astringent, dry finish 4/8/7/3/13 LABATT ICE _569_transparent golden colour, wet carton aroma, disgusting plastic flavour - boark ! 4/3/2/2/4 labatt blue pilsener _1274_amber colour, few head, no lace, aroma of alcohol and solvant, sweet, oily, unpleasant finish 2/3/4/2/6 les BIÈRES de la NOUVELLE-FRANCE AMBREE DE SARRASIN _1577_clear red-amber colour, fine head, subtle aroma: smokey, floral and peppery, medium-bodied, strange character-less flavour, grainy finish - the flavour does not live up to the very interesting aroma 4/7/5/3/12 MC AUSLAN ST-AMBROISE PALE ALE _403_unfortunately slightly infected - honey colour, nice head, well-hopped, smooth, bitter, some unpleasant sourness, long aftertaste - must give it another try 5/7/6/2/12 MAGNOTTA TRADITIONAL ALTBIER _291_red-brown colour, fine head, hint of cherry, complex, dry finish 5/6/8/4/14 MC AUSLAN SCOTCH ALE _647_red-amber colour, big head, deep licorice and rum aroma, prune, alcohol, very smooth, sweet with a late robust bitterness 5/8/7/4/16 MC AUSLAN GRIFFON BROWN ALE _1126_brown colour, few head, nutty and caramel aroma, refreshing, sweet with a decent malty finish 3/7/6/3/14 MC AUSLAN GRIFFON EXTRA PALE ALE _1101_orange colour, few head, hoppy nose, fruity (apricot ?), full-bodied with a nice bitter bite, very dry finish 4/7/7/4/15 MC AUSLAN ST-AMBROISE ALE MILLESIME 1999 _460_red-amber colour, fine head, complex flavor: cherry, plum, perfumy, nut; strong flavor, alcohol, very sweet, long nutty aftertaste. This beer has a huge potentiel. Wait 3-5 more years. 4/8/8/4/17 MC AUSLAN APRICOT WHEAT ALE _551_orange colour, synthetic aroma, sour - badly artificial 4/3/3/2/6 MC AUSLAN ST-AMBROISE OATMEAL STOUT _466_dark colour, fine lace, toasted, coffee aroma, smooth, full-bodied, nice bitterness 5/8/8/4/17 Molson Ice imported _100_plastic aroma, flat taste and horrible aftertaste 2/2/3/1/3 MOLSON CANADIAN LAGER _4594_re-rated 9-2009; courtesy of Ric Jackman - clear and bright golden colour with an elusive white head; moderate malty aroma with notes of corn and peanuts; medium malt backbone, some sweetness and no bitterness to mention; short gently malty finish - simple but nothing really wrong here 4/5/5/2/10 MOLSON RICKARD'S RED _4507_courtesy of Florian Ruch - translucide bright amber colour under a firm and long lasting pale beige foam; aroma of phenol, caramel and red fruits; a bit oily and with a moderate malt body and carbonation; some astringency and a short moderately dry caramelish and fruity finish - not terrible 4/4/4/3/9 MOLSON DAVE NICHOL'S MASSIVE IRISH _429_dark colour, fine lace coffee aroma, toasted, smooth 5/7/8/4/15 MOOSEHEAD CANADIAN LAGER _4595_re-rated 9-2009; courtesy of Ric Jackman - clear and pale golden colour with a little white foam; aroma of butter and corn; soft and creamy mouthfeel, subtle carbonation, sweet with some tartness; short corny finish with notes of solvant 3/4/4/2/7 MOOSEHEAD DRY ICE _2117_clear golden colour, unregular foam, apricot and honeyish hoppiness, sweet and medium-bodied, light oily honeyish finish - very probably the best ice beer I’ve had so far 3/5/5/3/10 MOOSEHEAD PALE ALE _4665_from Bierladen, Schwarzenburg - clear and bright golden colour under a solid white foam; some flowery notes, very creamy and soft palate, some herbal finish lasting quite long on the tongue; slightly soapy and deeply boring 4/4/4/2/6 NELSON BLACKHEART OATMEAL STOUT _2843_courtesy of Oakes - pours a very dark brown, almost black colour under a little and chaotic foam; toasted nose, aroma of licorice, cold coffee and ashes; good malt body; some typical tartness from the oatmeal; long dry and bitter finish with more notes of cold ashes and a touch of black chocolate 4/7/7/3/12 NEUSTADT SPRINGS LAGER _523_nice orange colour, fine head, nutty and fruity aroma, too much carbonation, sweet, long nutty finish 4/8/6/4/14 NEUSTADT SPRINGS HEAVY ALE _535_amber colour, nice head, mango and bred aroma, lack of body and character - the taste does not live up to the promising aroma 5/8/5/3/12 NIAGARA FALLS GRITSTONE PREMIUM ALE _524_red-brown colour, few head, very hoppy, bitter, lack of body, short aftertaste 4/8/6/3/13 NIAGARA FALLS OLDE JACK _525_dark brown colour, vegetable, herbal aroma, pleasant but nothing more ... 4/7/6/3/13 NORTHERN EDELBRAU _528_pale golden colour, few head, perfumed and floral aroma, fresh with a synthetic nutty aftertaste 4/7/5/3/11 PHILLIPS BLACK TOQUE INDIA DARK ALE _2846_courtesy of Oakes - dark brown colour and a very little foam; slightly roasted malty nose with lemony and cheesy notes; effervescent with a good, oily malt body underneath; very dry, bitter and long vegetal, woody finish with hints of mint - a very good and boldly different beer 4/7/7/4/15 R&B RAVEN CREAM ALE _2847_clear dark reddish-amber colour; very little foam; slightly toasted, malty nose with flavours of licorice, caramel and vread; high carbonation and a medium malt body at best; moderately sweet; the finish is quite dry with some more malty/biscuity notes 4/7/6/3/12 SCHOUNE la TRIP DES SCHOUNE _1868_cloudy dark orange colour with almost no foam, chaotic aroma of rotten bread, candy sugar and alcohol, sweet and oily with a very unpleasant and sourish finish with notes of plastic and malt (3/2/3/2/4) - I fear I got an altered sample so I will let my old rating until I can taste it again 4/8/6/4/14 SCHOUNE BLANCHE DE QUEBEC _486_cloudy white colour, fine lace, spicy aroma, lack of character 5/7/5/3/12 Schoune Forte _379_orange colour, creamy head, interesting lychee aroma, dry, unpleasant bitterness, aftertaste extremely short 5/7/3/2/9 SCHOUNE MAPLE ALE _509_cloudy honey colour, big head, subtile maple aroma, smooth, nutty - original 5/8/7/4/15 SCOTCH IRISH TSARINA KATARINA _2841_courtesy of Oakes; 2005 vintage - pours an impressive pitch black colour under a big creamy, brown tainted head; roasted mocha aroma and some metallic notes; the palate begins thick and oily but finishes surprisingly thin; increasing bitterness in the aftertaste where tones of milk coffee barely hide more metallic notes - not fully convincing 5/6/7/3/12 SLEEMAN HONEY BROWN LAGER _2845_clear reddish-brown colour and a little foam; hints of honey in a very discrete nose; sweet and medium-bodied at best, rather high carbonation, moderately dry finish with gentle honeyish notes - shy and easy 3/4/5/2/9 ST. CATHERINES TAYLOR & BATE HENLEY BRILLIANT ALE _539_amber colour, no foam, licorice aroma, too much carbonation, watery, flat - really nothing brilliant ! 2/7/3/2/7 ST. CATHERINES TAYLOR & BATE NIAGARA SPRAY _326_golden orange colour, nice creamy head, mild hop aroma, smooth, crisp - good ! 5/6/8/4/14 SWANS BUCKERFIELDS LEGACY ALE 20th ANNIVERSARY EDITION _5260_courtesy of fiulijn - hazy amber-brown colour with a poor foam left; aroma of almonds and prunbes; pretty hoppy; full-bodied with a sweet malt backbone; a decent bitterness and a long malty fruity (cherry and prune) finish - sumptuous 4/8/8/4/17 TREE HOPHEAD INDIA PALE ALE _510_transparent golden colour, big head, tons of hops, lot of character, very bitter - very good ipa 5/8/8/5/16 TREE PALE ALE _530_pale orange colour, fine lace, well-hopped, nice bitterness - very pleasant 4/7/7/4/14 UNIBROUE CHAMBLY NOIRE _3264_very dark brown colour with orange hue; initialy foamy beige head which fades quite quickly; toasted and very yeasty, vinous, notes of plums, very carbonated with a moderate malt body and bitterness; aftertaste of caramel, cola and chocolate - I'm a bit confused and don't really know if I like it or not 4/7/6/3/13 UNIBROUE SEIGNEURIALE _2827_I had this beer the first time in the late nineties - dark amber colour with a nice creamy beige head; some biscuity maltiness in the front with notes of grapefruit; medium to full malt body, some dryness before a long malty aftertaste where notes of blood oranges show up - nice balance between the fruity notes and the malts 5/7/7/4/15 UNIBROUE DON DE DIEU _1328_cloudy orange colour, few head, hazelnut, malt and alcohol with notes of banana, sweet and a litlle bit heavy at the end of the bottle. 3/7/6/3/13 UNIBROUE IRRESISTIBLE BLONDE _1793_cloudy pale orange colour, the initial head is reducing quickly leaving just few foam, pear and bread aroma, notes of grapefruit, lot of carbonation, moderate bitterness in a dry bready, malty and fruity finish - the little brother of la Fringante (same recipe with less alcohol ?) 4/7/7/3/13 UNIBROUE IRRESISTIBLE NOIRE _1794_dark colour, the head is initially medium, uniforme, creamy and slightly brown-tainted, aroma of prune, slightly toasted with notes of alcohol, very smooth, lot of carbonation (looks like a big trend by Unibroue), decent bitterness, dry malty finish with reminiscence of prune - good but very resistable 5/7/7/3/13 Unibroue blanche de Chambly _101_deep wheat aroma, hint of lemon, slight souring 4/8/6/4/14 UNIBROUE QUATRE-CENTIÈME _4442_from Amstein - hazy blond colour with a persistent white foam; very fruity and estery nose with notes of pear, apple and hay; (too) sweet and medium to full malt body; no bitterness and a long fruity/estery finish - quite simple but very drinkable and decently pleasant 4/7/6/3/13 Unibroue Eau Benite _102_orange colour, caramel, fruity (orange,..) and perfumy aroma, spicy flavor 3/8/8/4/16 UNIBROUE EPHEMERE WINTER 2001 _857_dark orange colour, giant head, fresh grapefruit aroma, crisp, full, touch of acidity, slightly nutty finish - charming 4/7/6/4/14 UNIBROUE EPHEMERE SPRING 2002 _1438_golden-orange colour, big creamy head, deep green apple aroma, notes of yeast and alcohol, smooth, sweet with some acidity, long apple finish - quite balanced and not disgusting at all 5/7/7/2/14 UNIBROUE EPHEMERE WINTER 2002 _1632_cloudy orange colour, fine head, perfumy and strong peachy aroma, overcarbonated, sweet with a touch of acidity, long disgusting peachy finish - unbalanced and disgusting; bad move from Unibroue here 3/3/3/2/4 UNIBROUE EDITION 2004 _2228_hazy amber-caramel colour, the head is quickly collapsing, bready and fruity nose (prune, lychees), medium to full-bodied, sweet, the finish is moderately bitter, malty and fruity with a warming alcohol touch 3/7/7/4/14 Unibroue Ephemere _103_orange colour, creamy, spicy 4/7/6/3/14 Unibroue la Fin du Monde _104_orange colour, caramel and lemon aroma, sweet caramel flaor, slightly spicy 5/8/8/5/17 Unibroue la Gaillarde _105_honey colour, rich complex aroma (orange ?), great nut taste 4/8/9/5/17 Unibroue Trois Pistoles _106_dark ruby-brown colour with a fine slightly brown-tainted head, yeasty and malty, notes of prune and licorice, sweet and full-bodied, lot of carbonation, long and very malty finish with notes of bread and alcohol 5/9/8/5/17 UNIBROUE la BOLDUC _107_copper colour, fine head, subtile peach and orange aroma, some acidity, nice body, long bitter and slightly spicy aftertaste - makes me much more impression than the first time I tasted it 4/7/7/3/14 UNIBROUE U _108_very light colour, fresh plastic ice-beer-like aroma, too much carbonation - bad move from Unibroue... 2/2/5/2/7 UNIBROUE U2 _109_re-rated 8.2006; labelled U Rousse Ale - pours a clear red-amber colour under a little, fast collapsing foam; moderate aroma of red fruits (strawberries, tangerines), slightly oily and with a high carbonation; quite sweet with a low bitterness; poor malt body; finish is short and fruity

red-amber colour, fine head, tangerine and peanuts aroma, creamy, medium-bodied with a robust bitter finish 4/6/5/3/11 UNIBROUE RAFTMAN _508_bronze-orange colour, nice head, fruity (plum, cherry, yeasty and perfumy, overcarbonated, not much flavour with a sligthly smoked finish 5/7/4/2/10 UNIBROUE la MAUDITE _749_Mario D'Eer considers it as a Weizenbock and I can understand it - amber-brown colour, fine head, complex spicy, yeasty aroma and flavour, nutmeg, sweet, alcohol, honeyish and bitter, long aftertaste - a beautiful beer 4/8/8/5/17 UNIBROUE 10 _1327_cloudy and brillant orange colour, great head, yeasty aroma, fresh, citrusy with smokey notes, sweet and honeyish, bitter and alcohol finish 5/8/8/4/16 UNIBROUE 1837 _1425_cloudy orange colour, big head, yeasty and nutty aroma, very smooth, tart and bitter, long bitter fruity finish - a well-made and well-balanced beer with just a little lack of character. 5/7/7/3/14 UNIBROUE TERRIBLE _1432_very dark brown colour, fine head and a nice lace, deep and complex aroma of mocha and prune, slightly toasted, spicy, tart and smooth and slightly overcarbonated with a very long dry aftertaste of dark fruits and black chocolate - heavy and quite hard to drink 5/9/7/4/15 UNIBROUE FRINGANTE _1450_cloudy golden-orange colour, few head, deeply complex aroma of spices and lemon with notes of orange, grapefruit, yeast and gingerbread tart and bitter, acid with a very long bitter gingerbread and citrusy finish - waouhh ! 4/9/8/4/18 UNIBROUE 11 _1543_cloudy blond colour, fine head, nutty aroma, yeasty with light spicy notes, smooth, lot of carbonation, full-bodied, slightly oily, long bitter alcohol and spicy finish 5/7/7/3/15 UNIBROUE 15 _3100_courtesy of Per Samuelsson - hazy golden-orange colour with a firm white head; perfumy pineapple and tangerines aroma with solid spicy notes behind; sweet and medium malt body; cider-like finish, yeasty with more fruity and spicy tones along with a warming alcohol touch - very Unibroue-like, good and predictable, but I can live with it 3/8/7/3/14 UNIBROUE QUELQUE CHOSE STRONG CHERRY ALE _1544_bright reddish-brown colour - cold: absolutely no foam, vinegar and cherry aroma, vinous, oily, very sweet, dry and bitter, sugary finish - hot: deep spicy nose shows up (cloves, ?), very sweet with some acid notes, very long cherryish and alcohol finish 5/8/7/4/16 UNIBROUE EPHEMERE (CASSIS) _1942_reddish-amber colour with a fine creamy head, moderate blackcurrant aroma, notes of hay, medium-bodied, touch of acidity before a dry black currant finish - sober and much better than the last version 4/7/6/3/13 UPPER CANADA MAPLE BROWN ALE _527_reddish in colour, fine head, slightly fruity aroma, quite flat - where did they put the maple syrup ? 4/6/4/2/9 WELLINGTON COUNTY IRON DUKE STRONG ALE _316_dark brown colour, chocolate and cherry aroma, malty, sweet, caramel aftertaste - very pleasant 5/8/7/4/15 WELLINGTON COUNTY ORIGINAL COUNTY ALE _532_dark amber colour, few head, quite an unorthodox taste, cherry, sweet with some bitterness - strange but pleasant 3/7/7/3/14 Chile ===== AUSTRAL LAGER _2852_courtesy of fiulijn - clear and bright golden colour; fine little white head; poor aromatic hoppiness, sweet and medium-bodied, no bitterness and a touch of plastic in a short finish - if this is a pilsener, my name is Alexander Ovechkin 4/4/4/2/6 COMPANIA CERVECERIAS UNIDAS ESCUDO _2674_drunk to celebrate the election of Michelle Bachelet; 5 years after having received a broken beer from Chile during a trade with Don Bible, I finally got the chance to put my hand on this new country, so a big thank you to Robert Bürk for sharing this beer with me ! - clear golden colour with a little foam but a nice lacing; corny and moderate hoppy/herbal nose; sweet with a decent malt body and a low bitterness, some tartness in the finish; the aftertaste is decently malty with more corny notes - an acceptable mainstream lager 4/4/5/3/11 China ===== G.T. ORIENTAL GINSENG BEER _357_very pale yellow colour, head disapperas in 1.2 seconds, perfumy, herb aroma, smooth with an after-shave aftertaste 2/6/3/2/7 GUANGDONG BLUE RIBBON DIAMOND STOUT _3070_courtesy of Per, canned - very dark brown colour with ruby hue; no foam; aroma of burnt plastic and boiled vegetables; sweet and light-bodied; the finish is slightly roasted with notes of licorice and plastic - bad 3/3/3/2/6 GUANGDONG BLUE RIBBON BLUE COWRIE STOUT LODGE _3073_courtesy of Per, canned - very dark brown colour with a ruby hue, the foam disappears instantly; roasted aroma of dried fruis, notes of plastic and cookies; sweet and very light-bodied; no bitterness and a short chocolaty finish - totally weird but somehow drinkable 2/5/4/2/7 LUCKY DRINK LUCKY BEER _4920_from Drinks of the World, Bern - clear and pale golden colour with a solid and persistent white foam; aroma of undefined aromatic plant with notes of corn and solvant; medium-bodied, some sweetness and quite tasteless, no bitterness and a sweetish herbal finish 3/5/4/2/9 TSINGTAO PREMIUM _2654_proposed in a clear bottle, this is not a good omen ... I just hope this will be drinkable; it pours a very clear and pale yellow colour under a rare and unregular foam; the nose is a bit oily with hints of hops and plastic; decent malt body, very low bitterness but a tart dry finish makes it just acceptable 2/4/5/2/8 Tsing Tao _110_bitter hop aroma, full-bodied, slightly bitter flavor 3/6/7/3/13 TSINGTAO GREEN BEER _2253_according to the label, this beer is appreciated worldwide ... the fact is that I just have heard of it and that I’m the first to rate it on ratebeer ... - clear and bright ugly green emerald colour, the initial foam disappears very quickly, light herbal hoppiness, medium-bodied, moderately sweet with a dry and short finish - quite close to the well-known Tsingtao and not as bad as I was fearing 1/4/4/2/8 Colombia ======== BAVARIA AGUILA _2924_cloudy golden colour with almost no foam; only paperboard appears in the nose; neutral and light-bodied; effervescent; sweetish malty finish with more carton-like notes - what a poor beer ! 2/3/3/2/5 BAVARIA CLUB COLOMBIA _2161_clear pale golden colour, little and unregular foam, aroma of glue, sweet and tart, astringent with an unpleasant dry bitterness - very bad 2/3/3/2/5 BAVARIA POKER _2159_clear and pale yellow colour, almost no foam, mild hoppiness, some notes of paperboard, sweet and tart, dry bitter finish - lousy and insignificant 2/3/3/2/7 Congo ===== SIMBA TEMBO _3828_courtesy of Pascal Sauser - clear amber colour with a little beige foam; aroma of glue and rotten mushrooms; lot of carbonation, sweet; disgusting undefinable finish - terrible (looks like autolysis here) 2/1/2/1/2 Cook Islands ============ RAROTONGAN COOKS LAGER _2810_courtesy of Per Samuelsson - hazy amber-orange colour with absolutely no foam; light aroma of apple; decent malt body; some tartness brings a decent balance; quite neutral finish with a hint of fruity notes 2/4/5/2/8 Costa Rica ========== FLORIDA BEBIDAS IMPERIAL _3249_courtesy of Marc Elsborg; canned - pale golden-yellow colour, slightly hazy; very little but stable white foam; an almost imperceptible hint of aromatic hops; sweet, fresh and clean palate, medium-bodied and with no bitterness; short slightly corny finish - drinkable 3/4/4/2/9 FLORIDA BEBIDAS BAVARIA DARK _4056_canned; courtesy of DomTom - clear and bright colour under a persistent and firm beige foam; aroma of biscuit and cola; sweet and thin malt body with a light tartness; corny and caramelish aftertaste - very poor 3/3/4/2/6 FLORIDA BEBIDAS BAVARIA PREMIUM GOLD _4057_canned; courtesy of DomTom - clear and bright golden colour, little chaotic white foam leaving traces on the side of the glass; aroma of herbs and oily hops; decent malt body, quite sweet with a late and moderate tart bitterness; quite dry herbal and corny finish - at last a drinkable beer from this country! 4/5/5/3/12 FLORIDA BEBIDAS PILSEN RED _4058_canned 5,1%; courtesy of DomTom - bright and translucide bronze colour with a firm white head; aroma of dust, flowers and ... yes: vomit; very smooth, soft mouthfeel, medium-bodied, quite dry with a late and tart bitterness; oily and quite heavy flowery finish - dubious 4/3/5/2/7 FLORIDA BEBIDAS PILSEN _4055_canned 5,1%; courtesy of DomTom - clear and bright golden colour with a fast collapsing foam, aroma of corn, plastic and oily hops; medium-bodied, dry and quite harsh; rather long corny finish - cheap and bad stuff 2/2/3/2/5 Croatia ======= DARUVARSKA STAROCESKO _751_transparent golden colour, big head, dry hop aroma, deep herbal flavour, clean, well-balanced, dry finish - a beautiful pilsner 5/6/7/3/13 KARLOVACKA KARLOVACKO _1175_clear brillant golden colour, almost no head, herbal, slightly spicy, oily, sweet with a strange and unpleasant hemp-like finish 2/5/4/2/8 PANONSKA PAN _752_transparent golden colour, nice head, few hop aroma, full-bodied, smooth - not bad 4/4/6/3/11 ZAGREBACKA OZUJSKO _753_from Coop; canned - clear and bright golden colour with a persistent white foam; grainy nose with a touch of butter; medium-bodied and quite sweet, low bitterness before a gentle herbal finish - inoffensive but not bad at all 4/6/5/3/12 Cuba ==== BUCANERO MAYABE CALIDAD EXTRA _919_pale golden colour, few head, aroma of wet carton, slightly tart, metallic, dry plastic finish - boaaark ... 3/3/3/2/6 BUCANERO PREMIUM _920_pale golden colour, few head, discreet hop aroma, full-bodied and oily - not much subtility 2/4/4/2/9 BUCANERO FUERTE _926_bottled; 2007 - translucide and bright deep golden colour; absolutely no foam; very fat grassy nose with notes of solvant; oily and with a quite high carbonation, a moderate tart bitterness and a respectable malt body; the finish is grassy and oily - not that bad

canned; 2002 - golden colour, fine head, few herbal aroma, full and oily with a dry finish (4/4/5/3/11) 3/5/5/3/9 BUCANERO MAYABE CALIDAD EXTRA FUERTE _927_deep golden colour, few head, decent hop aroma, full-bidied - not bad 3/5/5/3/11 BUCANERO PALMA CRISTAL _951_transparent golden colour, few head, typical carton-like aroma of the bad lagers, fresh and crisp, dry with some herbal notes which make it just drinkable 3/3/5/2/8 TINIMA SUPERIOR _1374_clear brillant golden colour, fine head, mix of hops and plastic in the nose, sweet and flat with a dry plastic aftertaste 5/3/3/2/6 Cyprus ====== KEO BEER _1661_pale golden colour, few head, grainy, dry malty nose, light to medium body with a very dry malty finish - sharp and not without interest 3/5/5/3/12 PHOTOS PHOTIADES LEON _2227_clear golden colour, little unregular foam, corny, light oily hoppiness, sweet and medium-bodied, slightly oily mouthfeel, watery and rather unpleasant finish 2/3/4/2/6 Czech ===== BERNARD CERNÉ PIVO _4216_courtesy of fiulijn - very dark brown colour with a firm and long lasting beige foam; toasted and biscuity aroma with fair notes of toffee and cola; robust carbonation and with a solid malt body; sweet and quite thick, slightly bitter and long aftertaste of licorice and malts 5/7/6/3/14 BOHEMIA REGENT PREZIDENT _4390_courtesy of oh6gdx - clear bright golden colour, moderate foam; decent aromatic hoppiness with fruity tones (apples); clean and rounded palate, some sweetness and a low bitterness, moderate malt body for its alcohol content; slightly dry and quite short fruity finish 3/6/6/3/13 BROUMOV-OLIVETIN OLIVETINSKY OPAT BITTER _3942_courtesy of Per - hazy orange colour with a correct head retention; aroma of orange peels and cinnamon; tart and acidic, lot of carbonation, bitter and dry fruity finish 4/7/6/3/12 BUDEJOVICKY BUDVAR BUDWEISER _1000_transparent golden colour, few head, deep dry herbal aroma, tart, clean with a short herbal finish - good pilsner but average beer 3/7/5/2/11 BUDEJOVICKY BUDVAR BUD SUPER STRONG _1172_clear golden colour, few head, the aroma is very discreet with few hoppiness and some alcohol notes, the flavour is tart and sweet, heavy with lot of alcohol presence, dry alcohol finish - not my kind of beer but I have had plenty of worse malt liquors 2/4/3/2/6 CESKOBUDEJOVICKY SAMSON VYCEPNI _592_golden-bronze colour, few head, dry hop aroma, smooth with some dryness in the finish 3/5/5/3/11 BUDEJOVICKY MESTANSKY B.B. BUDWEIS BOHEMIA PREMIUM _3976_canned - clear and bright golden colour, little persistent whote foam; some aromatic hoppiness with notes of butter; smooth and creamy palate, very low bitterness; short finish - modest 4/6/5/3/12 CHODOVAR VANOCNI JEDENACTKA _2249_clear and bright amber-blond colour, little foam, light aromatic hoppiness, oily and medium-bodied, decent bitterness in a dry and moderately hoppy finish 3/6/6/3/12 CHODOVAR CERNY BERANEK _4910_from Drinks of the World - pours a dark brown colour with a dark long lasting beige foam, nice lace; aroma of raisins and aspartame; sweet and thin-bodied, subtle carbonation, sweetish caramelish finish with vague toasted notes - dubious 4/5/4/2/10 CHODOVAR ZAMECKY LEZAK SPECIAL _1973_clear bronze colour with little foam, herbal with notes of peanuts, fullbodied, sweet and oily, long dry finish, clean and very well-made 4/6/7/3/14 CHODOVAR PREZIDENT _1969_clear golden-amber colour, few foam, nice herbal aroma with some buttery and perfumy notes, medium-bodied with a decent bitterness, very dry herbal finish 3/7/6/3/14 CHODOVAR CERNA DESITKA _1941_dark ruby-brown colour, fine head, nice lacing, toasted buttery nose, light-bodied with a touch of bitterness, the finish is dry and toasted - subtle and charming 4/7/6/4/14 EGGENBERG TMAVY LEZAK _3981_courtesy of oh6gdx - clear dark brown colour with a ruby hue; little irregular beige foam; aroma of toffee, slightly toasted and a fair biscuity maltiness; moderate malt body, low carbonation, some sweetness; decently malty and biscuity finish - subtle 4/6/7/3/14 HEROLD GOLDEN REVOLUTION _3170_courtesy of Pascal Sauser - clear golden colour, little foam formed of big bubbles; fruity aroma (apple, grapefruit), a touch of phenol; robust malt body; very sweet; tons of residual sugars in the finish with more alcohol notes - despite its description, it is definitely closer to a malt liquor than to a pilsner 3/6/6/3/13 HEROLD BOHEMIAN GRANAT _3269_courtesy of oh6gdx - clear and bright amber-brown colour, little but firm pale beige head, some sweet toasted malts backed up by a decent aromatic hoppiness and some toffee notes; sweet and creamy mouthfeel, a late bitterness and a long finish of caramel - a good one 5/6/7/3/14 KLASTERNI ZELIV GOTTSCHALK _3290_courtesy of Pascal Sauser - slightly amber colour, little beige foam; subtle aroma of nut and pineapple, toasty; very low carbonation and medium-bodied; moderately dry with notes of almonds - deeply subtle and complex 4/8/7/4/14 KLASTERNI ŽELIV CASTULUS _3168_courtesy of Pascal Sauser - hazy reddish-amber colour, almost no foam; weird aroma of overmatured banana and melon; no hops detected; sweetish, a medium malt body which fails short in the finish, no bitterness; elusive fruity aftertaste - not much to see here 3/5/4/2/8 KLASTERN ŽELIV SIARD FALCO _3860_courtesy of Pascal Sauser - clear reddish-brown colour with a poor head retention; charming aroma of black cherries, tea and herbs; low carbonation and sweet, moderate malt body; short aftertaste of cherries - well-made and very interesting 3/7/6/3/14 KRALOVSKY KRUSOVICE KRUSOVICE IMPERIAL _2670_it has a clear and pale golden colour with a very ephemeral foam; the nose is grassy and a little bit oily; a medium malt body and a tart, rather aggressive, bitterness; the finish is dry, long and herbal - ok beer but not more 3/6/6/3/12 KRALOVSKY KRUSOVICE MUSKETYR _591_bronze colour, few head, well-hopped, full-bodied - pleasant 4/5/6/3/12 KRALOVSKY KRUSOVICE KRUSOVICE CERNE _1737_dark brown colour, fine dense head and a nice lacing, toasted malt and chocolate aroma, some buttery notes, sweet, firm body with a dry and light bitter chocolate finish 4/8/7/4/14 LOBKOWICZ DEMONIO _638_bronze colour, big head, hoppy and fruity, some bitterness, full-bodied, smooth 4/6/7/3/12 LOBKOWICZ KNIZE _635_deep golden colour, no head, mango aroma, sweet and full-bodied, dry and fruity finish 4/6/6/3/11 MESTANSKY STRAKONICE POLOTMAVY LEZAK KLOSTERMANN _3896_courtesy of Per Forsgren - pours a translucide red-amber colour with a solid pale beige foam; fair grassy hoppiness with light notes od pepper; medium-bodied and with a subtle bitterness, very dry herbal finish with notes of quince marmelade 4/6/7/4/15 NACHOD PRIMATOR TMAVE LEZAK _2953_courtesy of domtom - very dark brown-bordeaux colour, very little beige foam; toasted, aroma of butterscotch, intense maltiness; sweet and medium-bodied, moderately dry and bitter, long malty and toasty finish - really pleasant 4/8/6/3/13 NACHOD PRIMATOR WEIZENBIER _3766_courtesy of Laurent Mousson (WBA) - slightly hazy pale yellow colour with a huge white foam; dry wheaty nose with notes of hay, banana and cloves; thin-bodied and quite dry, very clean palate with light notes of banana in the finish - very good 4/7/6/3/14 NOVA PAKA VELIKONOCNI PODKRKONOSSKY SPECIAL TMAVY _3275_courtesy of oh6gdx - dark brown colour with a ruby hue; solid creamy beige head; correct lacing; slightly toasted with strong toffeish notes and a touch of chocolate; quite sweet, medium to full-bodied, lively palate; the finish is malty with residual sugars and notes of plum and caramel 4/6/6/3/13 PARDUBICE PERNSTEJN JEDENACTKA _633_pale golden colour, fine head, well-hopped, very dry finish, unbalanced 3/6/4/2/8 PARDUBICE PERNSTEJN POLOTMAVA DESITKA _634_reddish, few head, cocoa, light-bodied and dry 4/6/4/2/9 PARDUBICE PERNSTEJN PORTER _636_re-rated 6/2007, courtesy of Pascal Sauser - dark brown colour with a little foam; toasty, almost smokey nose; aroma of black chocolate with light notes of alcohol; good malt body supported by a fair carbonation; malty, toasty chocolatey finish; long and persistent - lot of character for this beautiful beer

very dark brown colour, fine head, subtile mocha and coffee aroma, sweet, slightly bitter, long mocha aftertaste - I love this stuff ! (5/8/7/4/16) 4/8/7/4/14 PARDUBICE PERNSTEJN DVANACTKA _637_golden-orange colour, fine lace, well-hopped, full and pleasant 4/6/6/3/12 PLZENSKY PRAZDROJ GAMBRINUS _1571_clear bronze colour with a little white foam; gentle fat aromatic hoppiness; sweet and oily; slightly bitter and with a long grassy finish 3/6/6/3/13 PRAZSKIE STAROPRAMEN PREMIUM _949_golden colour, few head, herbal aroma, full-bodied, long dry finish - a well-balanced, world-classic pils 2/6/7/3/14 Starobrno red Drak _111_red colour, spicy, fresh, bitter 4/6/8/4/14 STAROBRNO LEZAK _4062_courtesy of oh6gdx - clear and bright golden colour, little white foam and a correct lacing; the nose shows a fair herbal hoppiness, medium-bodied and fairly bitter, dry and long herbal finish - clean and straightforward 4/6/7/3/13 STAROPRAMEN KELT ORIGINAL STOUT _2026_dark black colour, fine head, toasted chocolaty aroma, buttery, sweet and thin-bodied, long and slightly dry smoked coffeish finish - subtle and pleasant 5/7/6/3/14 STAROPRAMEN SVETLY _2029_clear golden colour with almost no foam, moderate aromatic hoppiness with hints of plastic, medium-bodied, sweet and neutral, some tartness, the finish is very dry with light herbal notes - rather unpleasant 2/4/3/2/6 STAROPRAMEN VELVET _2027_clear red-amber colour with a dense creamy head (widget effect), herbal and buttery notes, very soft mouthfeel, low carbonation, light-bodied, sweet with a light finishing bitterness, the finish is dry and slightly herbal - weak 4/6/5/2/8 SVITAVY HEMP VALLEY BEER _1036_a czech beer flavoured with swiss hemp (!?) - Hmmm, in my opinion, those are 2 things you should definitely consume separately - clear amber colour, no head, moderate maltiness, notes of caramel, slightly too much carbonation, sweet, quite neutral with a hint of bitterness in a dry, malty finish - where did they put the hemp ? 1/4/4/3/9 U MEDVIDKU OLDGOTT BARIQUE LEZAK 13 _2951_courtesy of Per Samuelsson - hazy amber colour with a fast disappearing foam; solid grapefruity and malty aroma, notes of mango; medium-bodied and with a low carbonation, light but long lasting bitterness; finishes moderately dry with notes of apples - unusual and interesting though not fully exciting beer 2/7/6/3/15 U MEDVIDKU X33 _3169_courtesy of Pascal Sauser - clear dark amber colour with a collapsing head; aroma of licorice, grassy, notes of alcohol; extremly sweet and slightly oily, robust malt body; long and very sweetish aftertaste with a strong presence of caramel leaving a warming alcohol touch - too sweet to be great and could certainly benefit of some ageing 4/8/7/4/14 URQUELL PILSNER _1001_transparent golden colour, fine head, herbal nose, full-bodied, slightly oily, long dry finish, well-balanced - an over-rated legend of the pilsner-style 4/5/7/4/14 VELKÉ POPOVICE VELKOPOPOVICKY KOZEL CERNY (DARK) _3030_courtesy of oh6gdx - dark ruby brown colour, little irregular but stable beige head; slightly toasted, a fair biscuity maltiness and some caramelish notes; quite sweet and light-bodied with a solid carbonation; short butterscotchy aftertaste 4/6/6/3/13 VELKÉ POPOVICE VELKOPOPOVICKY KOZEL 11 MEDIUM _4985_canned; courtesy of oh6gdx - c lear pale amber-brown colour with a very thin but persistent head; nice lacework; very shy flowery aroma, moderate malt body, subtle but high carbonation, quite sweet and with a weak bitterness; short and dry aftertaste with notes of caramel and flowers - subtle but unexciting 3/5/6/3/13 VELKÉ BREZNO BREZNAK SVETLY LEZAK 12 _3681_clear and bright golden-bronze colour, almost no foam left; fairly herbal hoppy nose; good malt body; slightly oily and with a nice bitterness; long herbal, grassy and bitter finish - a solid pils 4/6/7/3/14 VELKÉ BREZNO BREZNAK PREMIUM SCHWARZBIER _4412_from Bier-Bienne - dark brown coloured with a persistent little dark beige foam; fairly toasted nose with notes of ashes and vanilla, moderate malt body and quite tart, subtle carbonation and moderately bitter with a quite long toasty aftertaste of ashes 4/6/6/3/13 VYSKOV VYSKOVSKE HAVRAN _4304_courtesy of Laurent Mousson (WBA) - bright dark ruby-brown colour with a fair creamy beige foam; nice lace; some diacetyl in the nose, caramel and biscuity maltiness; creamy mouthfeel, low carbonation, moderate malt body; aftertaste of cookies with a light metallic touch - a good one 5/7/6/4/14 ŽELIV CASTULUS _3168_courtesy of Pascal Sauser - hazy reddish-amber colour, almost no foam; weird aroma of overmatured banana and melon; no hops detected; sweetish, a medium malt body which fails short in the finish, no bitterness; elusive fruity aftertaste - not much to see here 3/5/4/2/8 ŽATECKY ŽATEC XANTHO _3832_courtesy of Pascal Sauser - clear brown colour with a poor head retention; some toasted malts, biscuity; sweet with a medium malt body; long almondy finish - a good one 4/7/6/3/13 ŽATECKY LUCAN EXPORT _4363_courtesy of oh6gdx - clear and bright golden colour with a persistent white foam; solid herbal aroma, subtle but solid carbonation, medium-bodied, some initial sweetness before a tart herbal bitterness which lasts quite long in a moderately dry finish 4/7/7/4/13 ZLATOPRAMEN UR-BÖHMISCH BERNSTEIN _3996_clear and dark reddish-amber colour with a persistent beige head, earthy aroma with notes of almonds and a touch of undefined red fruits, moderate malt body, clean palate and with a late and discrete bitterness, quite long lasting earthy aftertaste - charming 5/7/6/3/13 Denmark ======= AARHUS FORÅRSBRYG _4711_courtesy of fiulijn - clear and bright golden colour with a fair and long lasting white foam; aroma of apple and cream with a touch of alcohol; full-bodied and quite creamy mouthfeel, a fair sweetness partially balanced by a late tart bitterness; long fruity and malty finish with warming alcohol notes 5/7/7/4/14 AARHUS VALKYRIE _4217_courtesy of fiulijn - hazy red-bordeaux colour with a chaotic foam left; weird aroma of cheese, pear and raspberries marmalade; very sweet and full-bodied; thick but manages to give a feeling of freshness; no bitterness and an aftertaste of red fruits and marzipan 3/7/6/3/12 ALBANI ODENSE CLASSIC _4603_from Bier-Bienne; canned - translucide amber-orange colour with a little beige foam; notes of caramel and metal; medium-bodied at best and with some harsh tartness beside a sweet malt backbone; fizzy flowery finish, short and insignificant 3/3/4/2/7 AMAGER BATCH ONE _3793_courtesy of Per Forsgren - pours a hazy red-amber colour under a little beige foam; aroma of orange blossom with notes of caramel and citrus; full-bodied, initial sweetness is quickly followed by a solid bitterness; some astringence; quite dry and long hoppy and herbal finish with notes of mint - deeply rich and very good 4/7/8/4/17 AMAGER BARREL AGED SERIES OLD MAN'S ALE _4907_from crackedkettle.com - dark brown and unclean beer; dark beige foam left; aroma of nuts and cherries with notes of wood and almonds; full-bodied and a sweet malt backbone; thick and with a late but robust bitterness, aftertaste of wood and almond with some burning alcohol notes 3/6/7/3/14 AMAGER MURPHILL _4853_courtesy of Antonio Ruiz - dark black coloured and with a solid and long lasting dark beige foam; very roasted coffeish aroma, mocha and hints of vanilla; low carbonation, thick and tasty; a fair bitterness introduces a long, very roasted, coffeish and slightly nutty finish - robust to say the least 5/8/8/4/17 AMAGER RATED XX 2009 _4725_courtesy of Antonio Ruiz - pours a dark cloudy brown colour with a very foamy beige head; nice lace; the aroma is earthy and almondy with notes of prune; dusty; full-bodied and heavy sticky, robust initial sweetness partially balanced by a strong bitterness; very long and powerful aftertaste of prune and caramel with a strong alcohol presence 4/7/7/4/13 AMAGER HR. PAPSØ _4322_from crackedkettle.com - fully cloudy brown colour with a persistent beige foam; aroma of caramel and wood with hints of vanilla and marzipan; robust body with a solid sweet malt backbone; fairly bitter finish where more woody notes appear; lot of caramel and some prune before an insistent warming alcohol kick - cheers Henrik ! 4/8/8/4/16 AMAGER MIKKELLER TRÆKØLLE _4401_courtesy of fiulijn - cloudy brown colour with a solid and long lasting beige foam; robust aroma of wood and nuts; cookies and some vanilla; thick and full-bodied, solid malt backbone and with a salty finish; notes of wood and bourbon in a warming aftertaste 4/7/7/3/13 AMAGER DRAGØR TRIPEL _3403_courtesy of fiulijn - cloudy dark orange colour with a solid pale beige head; estery nose, aroma of grapefruit, almonds and dust; sweet and slightly sticky, lot of carbonation; a robust malt body and a moderate bitterness; the finish is sweetish with long fruity notes (oranges), almonds and a burning alcohol touch 4/7/7/4/15 AMAGER MIKKELLER KØLLE _4986_from crackedkettle.com - very dark brown colour under a long lasting dark beige foam; hoppy nose with aroma of marzipan, plums and black chocolate; full-bodied, thick and very bitter; very long aftertaste of tar, coffee and chocolate, very roasted and with warming alcohol notes - wonderful! 5/9/9/5/18 BEER HERE LUPULUS _4670_courtesy of Laurent Mousson -blond colour with a persistent but quite chaotic foam; very flowery hoppiness with notes of citrus and other fruits in the background; moderate carbonation and malt body; very dry and long bitter flowery finish 4/7/7/4/15 BEER HERE DARK HOPS _4681_courtesy of Laurent Mousson - dark black coloured with a persistent beige foam; fair roasted coffeish aroma with notes of walnut; quite astringent, medium to full malt backbone, very bitter coffeish and vanilla finish 5/8/8/4/16 BEER HERE FAT CAT _4671_courtesy of Laurent Mousson - hazy dark reddish-amber colour with a huge and persistent beige foam; nice lace; aroma of dried red fruits with some notes of solvant and grilled almonds; overcarbonated and very tart, astringent palate; fizzy and elusive bitter and fruity finish - quite aggressive 4/6/5/3/11 BEER HERE MØRKE PUMPERNICKEL PORTER _4852_courtesy of Antonio Ruiz - dark black coloured with a firm and long lasting dark beige foam; nice lacework; a fair roasted coffee aroma with notes of walnut and vanilla; creamy, velvety mouthfeel; full-bodied and fairly bitter; very long roasted coffeish aftertaste with lingering chocolatey notes - delicious 5/7/8/4/15 BRAUNSTEIN HERITAGE 2006 EDITION _3799_courtesy of Per Forsgren; #897 - pours a dark bordeaux colour with almost no foam left; aroma of prune with a touch of licorice; good and regular carbonation; robust malt body and with a moderate sweetness and bitterness; aftertaste of caramel and apple - not bad but with not much character and I fail to see improving aging potential here 4/7/7/3/13 BRØCKHOUSE EPIC STOUT _3509_courtesy of fiulijn - black coloured and with a firm big beige head; correct lacing; powerful aroma of black chocolate, cocoa and dried black fruits; roasted; very thick and oily mouthfeel maintained by a robust carbonation; a strong sweetness balanced by an even stronger bitterness the finish is roasty and quite dry with loads of chocolate and coffee - waouhhh ... 5/8/9/4/17 BRØCKHOUSE INDIA PALE ALE _1919_hazy amber-orange colour, big creamy head and a superb lacing, buttery and floral nose with notes of honey, very creamy mouthfeel, light to medium body, robust dry bitterness, the finish is dry and flowery - well-balanced; halfway between a moderate english IPA and a US extravagancy 4/7/7/4/13 BRØCKHOUSE VINTAGE 06 _4102_2006 vintage; courtesy of oh6gdx - clear amber-brown colour, aroma of nut, pine and quince marmalade; solid malt body, subtle and moderate carbonation; long dry and very bitter aftertaste of pine and nuts; resiney - very good though a bit too young 4/8/8/4/17 BRØCKHOUSE SLOTSØL _3307_courtesy of Papsoe - hazy copper-red colour with a solid pale beige head; bready, toasty and earthy aroma; high carbonation; robust malt body and a very decent bitterness; long earthy finish, quite dry - very good beer 4/7/7/4/14 BRØCKHOUSE BLONDE _2082_hazy dark red-amber colour, almost no foam, robust fruity hoppiness (cherry ?) with notes of malt and alcohol, oily, the sweetness is followed by an astringent bitterness, the finish is short, dry and fruity - thx to BierKönig for this one. 4/7/6/3/14 BRØCKHOUSE STOUT _1920_dark black colour with a fine creamy tainted head, strong roasted mocha aroma, buttery notes, very creamy mouthfeel, sweet, light-bodied, clean maltiness, the finish is slightly bitter and coffeish - quite similar to Guinness 4/7/7/3/13 CARLSBERG SEMPER ARDENS FIRST GOLD IPA _3291_courtesy of Papsoe - cloudy dark amber-orange colour with a little beige foam; aroma of blood orange; slightly madereized with yeasty notes; sweet and medium- to full-bodied; quite dry malty fruity (orange, melon) finish 4/7/7/3/14 CARLSBERG SEMPER ARDENS WINTER RYE _2089_clear dark red-amber colour, fine head and a nice lacing, prune and caramel in the nose, some earthy malty notes and slightly smokey, the body is rather thin, medium-bodied at best, sweet, the finish is slightly dry and deceptively neutral - inoffensiv 4/6/6/2/11 CARLSBERG SEMPER ARDENS CHRISTMAS ALE _2696_cloudy reddish-brown colour with a fast fading foam; aroma of raspberry marmelade with notes of licorice, coriander, pineapple and old apple; sweet and heavy, sticky; respectable malt body; long sweetish and fruity finish - a little bit bubblegum-like but quite good, in any cases hard to realize this is from Carlsberg ...thanks to Papsoe for this one ! 3/7/7/3/13 CARLSBERG SEMPER ARDENS EASTER BREW _3172_courtesy of Laurent Mousson - clear amber colour with a little beige foam; subtle aroma of grass and caramel; medium-bodied, creamy mouthfeel, decent bitterness; aftertaste of raisins, quite dry and long 5/7/7/4/14 CARLSBERG SEMPER ARDENS CRIOLLO STOUT _2084_clear dark brown colour with a fine head, aroma of praline, notes of alcohol and licorice, sweet and light- to medium-bodied, slightly salty, deep chocolate aftertaste - balanced and very pleasant but could afford a stronger body 4/8/7/4/14 CARLSBERG EXPORT _424_canned - clear and pale golden colour, little collapsing head; aroma of wet corn with a touch of solvant; sweet, light to medium-bodied, the finish is moderately dry with more corny notes - ridiculous 2/3/5/2/7 CARLSBERG 47 _2672_pours a clear golden-amber colour; almost no foam remaining; aroma of fruit candy (strawberry, apricot); very sweet and medium-bodied, no bitterness; strange bubblegum aftertaste of licorice and anise, the whole thing packed in some aggressive dryness - this beer really does not work for me 3/3/3/2/5 CARLSBERG ELEPHANT _573_golden colour,, few head, overwhelming alcohol nose, very heavy and disgusting - a one-dimensional horrible brew 3/4/3/2/6 CERES RED ERIK _1313_red-amber colour, no head, fruity aroma (berries?), medium-bodied, sweet and slightly tart, dry malty and fruity finish 2/7/6/3/13 CERES STOUT _2194_very dark brown colour, almost no foam, solid roasted coffee aroma, some licorice, sweet, almost sugary, the finish is bitter and malty with notes of coffee beans a light alcohol touch - good but too much on the sweet side for my taste 3/7/7/4/13 CERES BERING BRYG _2124_clear ruby-brown colour, almost no foam, earthy maltiness, notes of licorice and red fruits, very sweet, fruity and sugary finish - cloying 2/6/4/2/7 CERES WEISS _4333_courtesy of Antonio Ruiz - hazy blond colour with a firm and persistent white head; solid aroma of corn and banana; creamy mouthfeel and sweet, respectable malt body and with a moderate tartness; the finishis quite thick with lot of residual sweetness and long notes of banana and a touch of cloves 4/7/6/3/12 CERES ROYAL ALL MALT EXPORT _373_red-orange colour, spicy, aggressive, unpleasant 3/5/4/2/8 DANISH BREWERY GROUP 9X _1725_clear golden-orange colour, almost no foam, alcohol and sugary nose, sweet and very oily, heavy, disgusting overwhelming alcohol finish 2/3/2/1/4 DJÆVLEBRYG SCHOPENHAUERS VILJE _3825_courtesy of Laurent Mousson - a bit nervous at the opening, foaming out of the bottle; hazy red-orange colour under a huge pale beige foam; fairly hoppy nose showing some cream, almonds and lichies; solid malt backbone, slightly oily; a reasonable bitterness introduces a long creamy and fruity quite soft aftertaste 4/7/7/4/15 FAXE EXTRA STRONG _2340_clear bright golden colour, almost no foam, light aroma of apple and orange, sweet and full-bodied, long malty and slightly fruity finish with a late alcohol kick - surprisingly good for a malt liquor 4/6/7/3/14 Faxe Premium _1305_clear pale, golden colour, big head,, mixed aroma of hops and rotten eggs, sweet and oily, short finish 3/3/3/2/5 FAXE FESTBOCK PREMIUM _540_dark bordeaux colour, nice head, smells like blood and metal, thick, very malty, sweet with a bitter finish 4/6/5/2/10 FUR PORTER _2890_courtesy of Papsoe - black coloured and with a little, fast collapsing beige foam; a bit roasted, aroma of milk and chocolate; oily and with a good malt body; moderate bitterness, partially dry chocolatey finish - perfectly balanced 4/7/7/3/14 GIRAF STRONG _577_pale golden colour, fine head, slightly fruity nose, aggressive alcohol presence, sweet and unbalanced - I hate strong lagers ! 3/5/3/2/7 GIRAF GOLD _1325_clear golden colour, fine head, malt and alcohol nose, sweet and oily - boring 3/4/4/2/8 GOURMETBRYGGERIET BARLEY BREW _3936_courtesy of Laurent Mousson - clear dark amber colour with a little beige foam; aroma of caramel and nut with a metallic touch; some prunes; lot of carbonation, solid malt body with a pronounced sweetness below; robust bitterness before a dry and bitter fruity and metallic finish 4/6/6/3/10 GOURMETBRYGGERIET MATADOR ØL _2888_courtesy of Papsoe - hazy ruby-brown colour with a big beige head; aroma of butter, caramel and red fruits; solid sweetness and decently malty; long sweetish caramish aftertaste - too much on the sweet side to be great 4/7/6/3/13 GOURMETBRYGGERIET HARVEST ALE _3266_courtesy of Papsoe; 2006 vintage - fully cloudy dark brown colour and absolutely no foam; aroma of plum and caramel with a touch of pepper; very sweet and medium to full-bodied; bitter-sweet finish with more caramelish notes, residual sugars and a warming alcohol touch - should be better aged 2 or 3 more years 2/7/6/3/12 GOURMETBRYGGERIET FINALE _3932_courtesy of Laurent Mousson - clear reddishamber colour with a persistent beige foam; aroma of red fruits and amaretto; lot of carbonation, medium-bodied, dry and bitter fruity finish with a presence of metallic notes - overpasteurized ? 4/6/5/2/8 GRAUBALLE ENEBAER STOUT _2886_courtesy of Papsoe - black coloured with an unregular little beige head but a nice lace; roasted aroma of licorice and black chocolate; slightly oily and medium-bodied with a decent bitterness; long chocolatey finish - would make a great dessert beer 4/8/7/4/15 GRAUBALLE BARLEY WINE _2897_courtesy of Papsoe; 8.5% - cloudy reddish in colour, robust and persistent slightly beige head formed of big bubbles; beautiful lace; aroma of strawberries, Portwine and candi sugar; notes of yeast and alcohol underneath; creamy mouthfeel, a solid malt body and a very rough dry bitterness followed by a quite unpleasant overwheling yeasty finish where fruity notes stay in the background - very dubious 3/6/6/2/9 HARBOE RED BEER _4604_from Bier-Bienne; canned - clear red-amber colour with a poor head retention; hints of flowers and corns in the nose; moderate malt body, some traces of malt but mainly tasteless; quite dry and empty finish - useless 3/4/3/2/6 HANCOCK JULE BRYG _2701_clear and bright golden-amber colour; almost no foam remaining; aroma of tangerines and alcohol, solvant and olives; sweet and very sticky with a strong malt body; long sugary and fruity finish (strawberries ?) with a burning alcohol feeling from the throat to the stomac - could be used as gasoline alternative if it was cheaper 3/3/3/2/4 HANCOCK MERRY CHRISTMAS HAPPY NEW YEAR _2676_pours a very clear golden colour, absolutely no head; oily grassy nose, sweet with a good malt backbone, a bit sticky and with a low bitterness; the finish is rather short with just some herbal notes - what a strange idea to brew a boring pale lager for Christmas ... 3/5/5/2/8 HANCOCK OLD GAMBRINUS BEER LIGHT _1932_clear golden-orange colour, almost no foam, strong alcohol and apricot aroma, very sweet and oily, long sugary finish with an explosive alcohol presence - a quite unbalanced alcohol mixture 2/6/4/2/8 HANCOCK OLD GAMBRINUS BEER DARK _1929_clear dark brown colour, no foam, strong malty nose with plum, licorice and alcohol, sweet and full-bodied with a touch of bitterness, the finish is long and sugary, showing warming alcohol and more plumy notes - very good though a bit too much on the sweet side 3/8/8/4/15 HERSLEV HVEDE _3004_courtesy of Laurent Mousson - slightly hazy pale blond colour, no head retention; aroma of pine needle and tea; overcarbonated and very sweet, some tartness due to a fair amount of acidity, moderately dry with some residual sweetness - a strange and unusual weizen 2/6/4/2/8 HERSLEV PALE ALE _2085_hazy amber-orange colour, little foam, hoppy nose with notes of apricot and flowers, oily with a good malty body, robust bitterness, long hoppy, malty and slightly spicy finish - a nice pale ale with a good character - thanks to BierKönig for this one ! 4/7/8/4/15 HOLBÆK BYSØ BROWN _3983_courtesy of oh6gdx - nutty coloured with a persistent beige foam; nice balance between malt and hops in the nose, notes of cookies and chocolate; solid carbonation and medium to full-bodied, sweet and bitter with a long malty and biscuity, hoppy finish - balanced and tasty 4/6/7/3/14 HORNBEER WIT _4704_courtesy of Antonio Ruiz - fully cloudy lactic orange colour with a little persistent white foam; aroma of banana, tangerines and undefined spices; medium-bodied and acidic; a weird salty/bitter finish and a long spicy and fruity aftertaste 4/6/6/3/11 HORNBEER BLACK MAGIC WOMAN _4721_courtesy of Antonio Ruiz - dark black coloured with a little dark beige foam left; fair aroma of roasted malts with notes of milk coffee, ashes and licorice; sweet and full-bodied, very tasty and with a decent late bitterness; long aftertaste of black chocolate, coffee and licorice - very drinkable what could be dangerous considering the alcohol content 4/8/8/4/17 HORNBEER CARIBBEAN RUMSTOUT _4861_courtesy of Antonio Ruiz - pours a dark black colour under a solid and persistent dark beige foam; nice lacework; roasted chocolatey nose with notes of potatoes, full-bodied and creamy mouthfeel, sweet and thick, low bitterness, long roasted coffeish finish with notes of rum - a strange but interesting mixture 5/8/7/4/16 JACOBSEN SOMMER WIT _3859_courtesy of Pascal Sauser - cloudy pinkish-amber colour with a little pinkish head; discrete aroma of berries; fizzy and very sweet, short sweetish and fruity finish - very dubious and my first deception with Jacobsen 2/4/4/2/7 JACOBSEN NORDIC PINE BOCK _3834_courtesy of Pascal Sauser - clear dark amber colour, little beige foam; aroma of olives; sweet and oily with a solid malt body; some tartness, chewy malts and a touch of alcohol and red fruits in the finish 5/6/7/3/14 JACOBSEN SKOVMÆRKE _3835_courtesy of Pascal Sauser - translucide amber colour with a little foam; aroma of herbs and amaretto; grilled almonds; good malt body, sweet and with a fair carbonation; long complex fruity, herbal and amaretto finish - very impressive 5/8/8/4/17 JACOBSEN GOLDEN NAKED CHRISTMAS ALE _3618_clear reddish-bordeaux colour with a little beige foam; aroma of fresh apples and cinnamon; solid carbonation and malt body; very sweet and slightly sticky, fizzy and slightly dry finish; fruity (apple and peach) and fairly spicy 4/7/6/3/13 JACOBSEN SAAZ BLONDE _3551_pours a clear bronze colour under a stable white foam; lively hoppy aroma (fresh cut grass and a touch of pepper), notes of yeast and pear too; solid malt body and a robust carbonation; low bitterness and a long fruity, hoppy finish with lot of residual sugars 4/7/7/3/13 JACOBSEN BROWN ALE _3543_clear ruby-brown colour with a fine beige head; biscuity maltiness, notes of cookies, slightly toasted; smooth in the mouth, medium-bodied, quite sweet, long malty chocolatey and biscuity finish 5/6/7/3/13 JACOBSEN BRAMLEY WIT _3544_cloudy golden-yellow colour with a fast vanishing foam; aroma of pineapple and orange; tart acidity and a solid carbonation, medium-malt body, robust sweetness hidden below; very dry and short citrusy finish - well made and straitghforward 2/6/6/3/13 JACOBSEN IMPERIAL BARLEY WINE _2905_courtesy of Papsoe - hazy copper-brown colour, very little foam; strong aroma of prunes and alcohol with some hints of caramel; thick and sweet; robust malt body; lot of red fruits reminiscence in the finish, along with warming alcohol notes - nothing to write home about 3/7/6/3/13 JACOBSEN COFFEE MINT STOUT _3341_courtesy of Papsoe - black coloured with a little beige foam; solid mocha aroma with a hint of mint; good malt body, some sweetness and a long aftertaste of chocolate with glorious fresh mint notes - really underrated 5/7/8/4/15 JACOBSEN CAMOMILE DUBBEL _3005_courtesy of Laurent Mousson - clear reddish in colour with a little foam; some yeasty notes, slightly spicy and fruity, solid malt body with a solid amount of bitterness; very dry, long and bitter spicy, malty finish - very good 4/7/7/4/13 JACOBSEN DARK LAGER _3929_courtesy of Laurent Mousson - amber colour, beige foam; aroma of molasses and dark sugar; sweet and chewy palate, moderate malt body; moderate hoppy and fruity finish 4/6/6/3/13 MIDTFYNS DOUBLE IPA _3903_courtesy of Per Forsgren - cloudy reddish colour with an elusive pale beige foam; aroma of grapefruit and pineapple with a touch of disinfectant; fresh and rounded palate, medium-bodied with a bitter and fairly salty finish; lingering notes of melon in a quite long aftertaste 4/6/7/3/14 MIDTFYNS IMPERIAL STOUT _3937_courtesy of Laurent Mousson - pitch black with a dark beige foam; ; very roasted coffeish aroma; notes of pralines, full-bodied witha solid carbonation; sweet and with a touch of late acidity; long aftertaste of dark prunes and black chocolate - balanced and with a strong chracter: beautiful! 5/8/9/4/17 MIKKELLER ? (BLACK) _3862_courtesy of Per Forsgren - pours a pitch black colour with a little brown foam; aroma of almonds, black chocolate and black cherries, the all thing being brutalized by aggressive notes of alcohol; strong initial dextrose-like sweetness, low carbonation and very cream mouthfeel, oily and with an unbelievable bitterness; aftertaste of burned plastic with whisky notes and burning alcohol - this stuff has an incredible alcohol presence and looks like 40% to me; aggressive and totally offside, this is really too much for my senses 4/6/5/2/6 MIKKELLER X BIG TONY _3419_courtesy of fiulijn; best before date: 2050 ! :-) - cloudy brown colour, absolutely no foam; tons of hops, apple, mint and pepper, caramel, alcohol, portwine; very sticky and oily, thick and heavy; very sweet intially; robust malt body, deeply bitter; incredibly long bitter malty finish with a warming alcohol kick - very complex, exhuberant and confusing 3/8/8/5/17 MIKKELLER MIKKELLER/REVELATION CAT CREAM ALE _4778_courtesy of Jespr - cloudy orange colour with a persistent creamy pale beige foam; slightly dusty with a subtle fruity hoppiness (litchies and pineapple); velvety mouthfeel, light sweetness and a medium malt backbone, low bitterness and a long aftertaste of pear and litchies along with some yeasty tones - subtle 5/7/6/3/13 MIKKELLER STELLA 0 _4676_courtesy of yespr - dark reddish-amber colour with a beige foam; nice lace left on the glass; solid flowery hoppiness with notes of dust and onions; quite full-bodied, very bitter and assertive fruity hoppy finish; quite dry - a powerful hoppy beer yet not quite fully inspiring 4/7/7/4/15 MIKKELLER FRELSER _5020_courtesy of yespr - dark brown colour with a beige foam left; nutty and malty aroma with notes of ginger and apples; full-bodied and velvety mouthfeel with a fair bitterness; malty biscuity and hoppy finish - pretty complex and very nice 4/8/8/4/15 MIKKELLER BLACK (PEATED EDITION) _5021_courtesy of yespr - dark black coloured with no head left; very roasted chocolatey/coffeish aroma with cheesy notes, prune and black cherries; thick, oily and sticky, full-bodied and very salty; very bitter roasted dark chocolatey finish with notes of wood and meat - very very powerful and definitely excessive .. but I like it! 4/8/8/4/15 MIKKELLER BEER GEEK BRUNCH WEASEL _4539_courtesy of fiulijn - dark black colour with a solid dark beige foam; strongly roasted coffeish aroma with notes of ashes; creamy mouthfeel and full-bodied, quite low carbonation, moderately dry and long bitter coffeish finish; very hoppy - superb 5/9/9/5/18 MIKKELLER KELLER LIKES RESTØDME _2863_courtesy of Papsoe - pours a very dark brown colour with a solid creamy beige head leaving a solid lace; the roasted maltiness and a solid hop touch play nicely together in the aroma; notes of herbs and cocoa are noticable too; creamy mouthfeel and medium-bodied; long cocoa finish with herbal and metallic notes - this beer tastes very similar to the BFM Cuvéee du 8ème ! 5/8/7/3/16 MIKKELLER BEER GEEK BREAKFAST DRAFT VERSION _2883_courtesy of Papsoe; an oatmeal stout labelled "draft version" - black coloured under a creamy beige head; robust broasted mocha aroma met by decent nutty and hoppy notes; creamy mouthfeel and a solid nalt body; fairly bitter and dry finish along with more coffeish and hoppy notes - very nice beer with an impressive balance 4/7/8/4/15 MIKKELLER BEER GEEK BREAKFAST _3901_thanks to Julien Allen for this one! - pours a dark black colour under a solid creamy dark beige foam; beautiful lacing; deep aroma of black chocolate, cocoa powder and tobacco; a touch of gentian and fairly roasted; good malt body with a moderate and subtle carbonation; very dry and bitter; long dry aftertaste of espresso, tobacco and milk chocolate - beautiful 5/9/8/5/17 MIKKELLER BIG WORST BARLEY WINE _5116_courtesy of fiulijn - quite clear amber colour and with a moderate head retention; aroma of marzipan and chewy malts with notes of alcohol and solvant; full-bodied and very sweet; a huge alcohol kick, residual sugars and almondy hoppy finish, slightly fruity 4/7/6/3/14 MIKKELLER DRINK'IN THE SUN _4717_courtesy of Jespr - slightly hazy blond colour under a bright and chaotic white foam; nice lace; solid piney and perfumy hoppiness with wheaty tones; moderate malt body and with a fair bitterness; long hoppy herbal and piney finish - very drinkable 3/7/6/3/13 MIKKELLER DRINK YOUR SORROWS AWAY _4718_courtesy of Jespr - pours a fully dark brown colour with a huge foam; solid aroma of overripe fruits (banana, prunes), caramel and candy sugar; the alcohol is quite apparent; full-bodied and very sweet, a bit sticky; long spicy and malty finish with notes of gingerbread, ripe fruits and warming alcohol notes - heavy 3/7/6/3/13 MIKKELLER TIL FRA _4858_courtesy of Jespr - dark black colour under a persistent dark beige foam; roasted aroma of pralines, licorice with robust notes of ginger; thick and heavy but quite creamy mouthfeel; solid malt backbone, some sweetness and a fair bitterness; long roasted malty finish with notes of chocolate, coffee and ginger 5/7/7/3/13 MIKKELLER TIL VIA FRA _5043_courtesy of Jespr - black coloured and with a solid creamy dark beige foam; nice lace; fairly roasted malty aroma with notes of black chocolate, black cherries, ginger, vanilla and tar; pretty thick and mainly sweet, subtle but fair carbonation, very tasty; a late spicy bitterness introduces a long aftertaste of licorice, coffee and raisins 5/8/7/4/16 MIKKELLER MONK'S ELIXIR _4824_from crackedkettle.com - pours a cloudy brown colour with a modest head retention; fairly malty aroma with light spicy notes and hints of nuts and caramel; full-bodied and quite sweet, thick and slightly oily with a moderate late bitterness; slightly dry finish of malt, nuts and prunes - the strong alcohol content doesn't really make feel it's presence 4/7/7/4/15 MIKKELLER DRIKKERIGET GIPA _4716_courtesy of Jespr - pours a cloudy dark orange colour under a solid pale beige foam; aroma of grapefruit and almonds; solid initial astringency, medium-bodied and juicy palate; a solid bitterness which lasts in a long almondy and slightly fruity finish - German IPA ?!? cool... 4/7/7/4/15 MIKKELLER DRIKKERIGET DIPA _4741_courtesy of Jespr - pours a cloudy orange colour with a huge foamy pale beige head; solid hoppy aroma of quince, lichies, fresh cream and dust; sweet malt backbone, full-bodied and juicy, tasty palate, fairly bitter with a long fruity, almondy and yeasty finish - the alcohol remains well hidden and this males it dangerously drinkable 4/7/7/4/15 MIKKELLER COMON RAUCH _2895_courtesy of Papsoe - pours a cloudy and very dark brown colour under a big creamy beige head; solid aroma of smoked meat; the mouthfeel is soft and clean, relatively thin; more smokiness in the aftertaste where notes of butter show up - the smokiness does not play well together with the other elements of the beer 4/7/5/2/10 MIKKELLER BIG WORSE BARLEY WINE _3625_courtesy of fiulijn - hazy bordeaux colour with a fast collapsing foam; strong aroma of prunes, apples and licorice with light notes of alcohol; full-bodied and very sticky; the initial sweetness is met by a powerful bitterness; quite dry and very long bitter fruity finish with a strong alcohol kick - another strong brew from Mikkeller 4/8/8/4/17 MIKKELLER JACKIE BROWN _3322_courtesy of Papsoe - cloudy dark brown colour, little irregular foam; toasty, strong mocha aroma with notes of cookies, nuts and vanilla; creamy mouthfeel with a good malt body; some initial sweetness before a solid bitterness; long mocha, malty and hoppy finish - another beauty from Mikkeller 4/8/8/5/17 MIKKELLER NELSON SAUVIGNON _4850_courtesy of Jespr - hazy amber-blond colour with a moderate foam left; very hoppy aroma with resiney notes, almonds and peach; medium-bodied and quite oily, a robust but never aggressive bitterness, long fruity and piney, hoppy finish - very nice stuff 4/7/8/4/14 MIKKELLER WEINBRAND BA RED ALE _4802_courtesy of Jespr - clear amber-brown colour with a beige foam; aroma of cheese and old fruits; some esters; creamy mouthfeel and a low carbonation, oily and malty; thick finish with long hoppy and woody notes and some hints of flowers 4/7/7/4/13 MIKKELLER DRIKKERIGET CASA _4846_courtesy of Jespr - cloudy dark reddish-brown colour with a persistent beige foam and a nice lacework; some cookie maltiness and notes of raisins; full-bodied and creamy mouthfeel; a fair initial sweetness, a touch of sourness and a strong bitterness; dry and hoppy malty and red fruity finish 5/8/7/4/16 MIKKELLER FRA TIL _4845_courtesy of Jespr - dark brown almost black with a little beige foam left; fairly spicy nose (nutmeg and cloves) with notes of licorice and roasted chocolate malts; sweet and with a low carbonation; oily and full-bodied, long spicy, coffeish/chocolatey finish with some alcohol presence 4/8/8/4/16 MIKKELLER SANTA'S LITTLE HELPER 2008 _4803_courtesy of Jespr - clear brown colour with a poor head retention; notes of cocoa and citrus and with some alcohol presence in the nose; good malt body and a fair sweetness, moderate carbonation; a decent bitterness and a long malty finish of cocoa and lemon with light spicy notes - very drinkable 4/7/8/4/15 MIKKELLER BEER GEEK BRUNCH WEASEL (ISLAY EDITION) _4678_courtesy of yespr - pours a dark black colour with a fair dark beige foam; solidly roasted nose with aroma of burned rubber typical of Islay whiskies, some chocolate and vanilla in the background; full-bodied and sticky, oily; very tasty; smokey and very long chocolatey finish, salty, very hoppy with notes of adhesive plaster and mint - powerful, complex and exceptional 5/10/9/5/19 MIKKELLER ALL OTHERS PALE _4323_from crackedkettle.com - cloudy orange colour with a little persistent foam; robustly hoppy with notes of apricot and mango; some cream and dust too; good malt body and quite velvety palate; a fair bitterness introduces a long fruity and hoppy finish - very good beer again from Mikkeller 5/7/8/4/16 MIKKELLER STATESIDE INDIA PALE ALE _2962_courtesy of Per/i<> - hazy and dark amber brown colour with a red hue and a little persistent foam; nice lacing; aroma of fresh apples with notes of apricot and flowers in the background; soft and creamy mouthfeel; a solid maltiness is meeting the fair bitterness and both are lasting very long in the finish along with herbs and nutty touches - balanced and well-made 5/8/8/4/16 MIKKELLER SIMCOE SINGLE HOP IPA _4226_courtesy of fiulijn - clear red-amber colour with a little persistent beige foam; aroma of mango and apricot; solid hoppiness; good malt body, slightly sticky and very bitter; dry and very bitter aftertaste, long lasting with neverending fruity (mango) and cheesy notes - very nice and well-made 4/7/8/4/17 MIKKELLER AMARILLO SINGLE HOP _4770_courtesy of Jespr - cloudy amber-blond colour with a fair foam left; nice lacing; aroma of apple and fresh cream with some notes of quince; slightly oily and with a good malt body, a solid bitterness, long fruity and bitter hoppy finish 4/7/8/4/14 MIKKELLER TOMAHAWK SINGLE HOP IPA _4771_courtesy of Jespr - pours a cloudy dark orange colour with a huge pale beige foam; long lasting; hoppy aroma of fresh cream and litchies; quite full-bodied and very creamy palate; robustly bitter, moderately dry and hugely bitter and fruity slightly dusty finish 4/7/8/4/15 MIKKELLER NUGGET SINGLE HOP IPA _4713_courtesy of yespr - cloudy amber-orange colour with a solid beige foam; nice lace; solid hoppy aroma of mango and apricots, resiney with notes of cream; medium-bodied and oily on the tongue, very bitter, long hoppy citrusy finish with more notes of apricots and mango 4/7/7/4/16 MIKKELLER WARRIOR SINGLE HOP IPA _4714_courtesy of yespr - dark amber-orange colour with a foamy pale beige head; nice lacing; very flowery and honeyish hoppy aroma with notes of orange peels; subtle carbonation and medium malt backbone; a fair bitterness, dry and long honeyish bitter finish with moderate fruity notes 4/6/7/3/13 MIKKELLER NELSON SAUVIN SINGLE HOP IPA _4569_from crackedkettle.com - hazy red-orange colour with a huge slightly beige foam; the nose is very hoppy with citric, peachy and creamy notes; full-bodied and oily, very bitter, long fruity and bitter hoppy, piney finish - refreshing and straightforward 4/8/8/4/17 MIKKELLER SANTA'S LITTLE HELPER _3270_courtesy of Papsoe - cloudy reddish-brown colour with a robust creamy beige foam; aroma of pear and alcohol/solvant; thick and oily, very sweet; full-bodied, very long fruity finish (berries and pear) with residual sugars and a burning alcohol touch - a beer to be laid down 4/7/7/3/13 MIKKELLER SANTA'S LITTLE HELPER 2009 _4863_courtesy of Jespr - pours a cloudy dark brown colour with a persistent beige foam and a nice lacework; fairly spicy nose with strong notes of malt and hints of red fruits (pineapple) below; full-bodied and sharp; strongly bitter and very tasty, long malty and spicy finish - robust and very Xmas-like 4/7/8/4/16 MIKKELLER BLACK HOLE _3601_courtesy of fiulijn - dark black coloured (of course...) with a little dark beige foam; robust aroma of coffee, honey and ashes; roasted; full-bodied and oily; incredibly bitter; long dry and deeply bitter finish of mocha and ashes - thick and powerful: the kind of black hole I would love to dive in 5/9/9/5/18 MIKKELLER CASCADE SINGLE HOP IPA _4379_courtesy of fiulijn - cloudy dark reddish-orange colour with a little slightly beige foam; solid fruity hoppy nose (apricot and peach), highly carbonated, medium to full-bodied, very fruity bitter hoppy finish - very pleasant though quite one-dimensional 4/7/8/4/16 MIKKELLER DRAFT BEAR _4231_from crackedkettle.com - hazy dark blond-orange colour with a little white foam; aroma of quince, pear and honey; good malt body but not heavy mouthfeel, fair and rounded bitterness, long flowery aromatic hoppy finish with more honeyish touches - very drinkable and pleasant 4/7/8/4/16 MUSIKBRYGGERIET daCAPO SWING _2999_courtesy of Laurent Mousson - hazy golden-orange colour, the foam has a poor persistence; very resinous and a bit unclean nose with some grapefruity/apricoty notes; oily mouthfeel, medium-bodied and a strong bitterness; dry and long bitter flowery finish where the fruity tones stay in the background 3/6/6/3/13 NØRREBRO BOMBAY PALE ALE _3894_courtesy of oh6gdx - clear golden-bronze colour with no foam left; shows an oily flowery hoppiness with notes of quince; fresh and clean palate; medium-bodied maintained by a subtle carbonation; a bit soapy, dry and decently bitter finish, very flowery with some fruity notes - an unusually soft danish IPA 3/6/6/3/11 NØRREBRO SEVEN IMPERIAL STOUT (NIEPOORT BARREL) _4726_courtesy of Jespr - pours a dark black beer with a little foam left of dark beige colour; woody nose with notes of roasted malts, ashes and coffee; full malt backbone, very tasty and quite oily; solidly bitter; long bitter coffeish aftertaste with notes of licorice - a beautiful brew! 5/9/9/5/18 NØRREBRO MIKKEL'S MONSTER _4683_courtesy of yespr - slightly hazy brown-amber colour with a poor head retention; aroma of nut, caramel and alcohol; very oily, quite tart, full-bodied, very powerful bitterness, moderately dry with long nutty and caramelish hints and solid warming alcohol notes 4/8/9/4/17 NØRREBRO KING'S COUNTY BROWN _3928_courtesy of Laurent Mousson - dark brown colour with a beige foam; aromatic hops in the front with a biscuity maltiness in the background; grilled almonds; rounded full malt body; dry aftertaste of malts and grilled almonds again - very good beer again from this brewery 5/8/7/4/16 NØRREBRO RAVNSBORG RØD _3927_courtesy of Laurent Mousson - clear reddish colour with a beige foam; aroma of fruits and malts, cream and almonds; creamy palate with some late bitterness; fruity and almondy finish - straightforward 5/6/6/3/13 NØRREBRO PACIFIC SUMMER ALE _3926_courtesy of Laurent Mousson - golden coloured with a little white foam; very resiney, perfumy aroma; citrusy; medium-bodied and lively palate, bitter and resiney, slightly oily finish with a long lasting hoppy bitter touch 4/7/7/4/15 NØRREBRO LA GRANJA STOUT _2166_special bottling by the Danes for RBSG 04 and forwarded to me by Per (thanks !) - dark black colour, little creamy and bronw-tainted head, big bubbles and a superb lacing, strong and roasted mocha aroma with notes of black chocolate, sweet, medium to full-bodied, clean and round mouthfeel, bitter coffeish finish with notes of caramel - complex, very-balanced and deeply pleasant ! 5/8/7/5/17 NØRREBRO LITTLE KORKNY ALE _2892_courtesy of Papsoe - pours a cloudy brown colour with a little foam; aroma of prunes with some cookie maltiness and caramel; very malty, sticky and quite sweet; fairly bitter but not enough to balance the sweetness; the finish is very malty with notes of red fruits and a warming alcohol touch added to some residual sugars - a solid though to sweet barley wine 4/7/7/4/15 NØRREBRO NEW YORK LAGER _4372_courtesy of Per - hazy golden-orange colour under a solid creamy beige head; fresh hoppy nose, citrus and flowers; medium-bodied, lively and fairly carbonated palate; a decent bitterness; long flowery and herbal hoppy finish - very drinkable 5/7/7/4/14 NØRREBRO PÅSKE BOCK _4367_courtesy of Per - fully cloudy brown coloured with a moderate beige foam; correct lacing; aroma of caramel and hazelnut; rounded and medium to full palate; mainly sweet, some hop presence but the malt clearly dominates; clean, moderately long malty and caramelish aftertaste - lacking a bit of character but well-made 3/7/6/3/13 NØRREBRO NORTH BRIDGE EXTREME _2880_courtesy of Papsoe; unlabelled bottle; bottled in Feb. 2006 - hazy reddish in colour, little unstable foam with big bubbles; generous hoppiness showing notes of biscuit, portwine, almonds and candi sugar; solid malty, oily body; massive bitterness and a very dry, bitter hoppy finish with notes of pine needles and peach - an extreme yet somehow balanced hop bomb; what a beer !! 5/9/10/5/18 NØRREBRO ARCTIC WIT _4454_courtesy of Laurent Mousson - hazy pale orange colour with no foam left; aroma of overmatured bananas with light citric notes; solid carbonation and some sweetness soon balanced by a fair acidic touch; long citrusy and banana finish with some spicy notes 3/6/7/3/14 ØLFABRIKKEN STOUT _2894_courtesy of Papsoe - black coloured with a little beige head; roasted aroma of black chocolate; slightly oily and with a respectable malt body; dry roasted aftertaste with notes of licorice, chocolate and prunes - very pleasant 4/8/7/4/15 ØLFABRIKKEN DEKADENCE 2005 _3311_courtesy of Papsoe - hazy brown colour with a very little beige head; very fruity nose (raspberries and blackberries); sticky with a strong sweetness and a robust malt body; low bitterness and a mellow, fruity finish where the high alcohol content remains very well hidden - lacks of complexity 3/7/6/3/14 ØLFABRIKKEN RUG IPA _3310_courtesy of Papsoe - cloudy dark reddish-brown colour with a big creamy beige head; huge hoppy aroma with notes of flowers, apricots, cream and mocha; a bit sticky, medium to full-bodied; robust bitterness; very long hoppy, earthy and bitter finish - complex; what a beer ! 5/9/8/5/17 ØLFABRIKKEN ØL _2896_courtesy of Papsoe - dark black coloured with a little fast collapsing foam; strong aroma of black chocolate, notes of cocoa and grappa; very thick and oily, good malt body; robust but not aggressive bitterness, long aftertaste of pralines, chocolate and cocoa with some residual sweetness 4/8/8/4/15 ØLFABRIKKEN KAFFEPORTER _2893_courtesy of Papsoe - pitch black colour with a little brown tainted foam; solid roasted coffeish aroma with notes of pralines; creamy and slightly oily mouthfeel; a touch of bitterness and a long mocha and chocolatey finish - a nice dessert beer 5/7/7/4/13 ØLFABRIKKEN JULE ALE _2881_cloudy reddish brown colour; little foam; aroma of prune and cherry with a touch of yeast; effervescent and solid malt body; fairly bitter and with a long malty and fruity finish - strange to drink a Christmas Ale on ahot summer day (34 degree Celsius) ... 4/7/8/4/15 ØLFABRIKKEN BROWN ALE _2813_cloudy reddish-brown colour and a little but firm beige head; a bit toasted with some biscuity maltiness; very creamy muthfeel and with a relatively thin malt body; a touch of late sourness gives it a nice balance and an interesting profile; the finish shows long malty and hoppy notes 5/7/7/4/15 ØLFABRIKKEN MEDEJERBRYG NR. 1 _2716_cloudy brown colour with a fast disappearing foam; subtle aroma of honey with lingering nutty notes; sweet and slightly oily, low carbonation; a touch of late bitterness; the finish is fairly dry with long honeyish reminiscence - dangerously drinkable 3/7/6/3/14 ØLFABRIKKEN PORTER _2690_pours a dark black colour with a big brown tainted creamy foam; strong aroma of capuccino, notes of chocolate and cocoa, caramel and biscuit; full-bodied and with a very robust bitterness; long roasty aftertaste of molasses and licorice with notes of alcohol and mocha - amazingly complex and deeply impressive, a big thanks to Papsoe for this one ! 5/9/9/5/18 ØLFABRIKKEN PALE ALE _2677_clear reddish-amber colour with a little residual foam; aroma of cream and strawberry marmelade; medium to full-bodied, slightly sticky, low carbonation; long and gently bitter hoppy finish with more lingering fruity tones - clean and very well-made; thanks to Papsoe for this one 4/7/8/3/15 ØLFABRIKKEN 100 GRAM _3600_courtesy of fiulijn - cloudy dark orange colour, fine white foam; deeply hoppy with notes of quince, pineapple and some alcohol; full-bodied, oily and sticky with a robust and impressive bitterness; long fruity, hoppy and creamy aftertaste - what a beer! 5/9/8/5/17 ØRBÆK HALLOWEEN-ALE _2275_clear, reddish in colour, little foam, aroma of mango and malt, slightly spicy, medium-bodied, bubblegum-like, bitter with some red fruits - artificial and rather hard to drink 4/6/5/2/11 ØRBÆK BOCK BEER _1913_light hazy amber-brown colour, almost no foam, butter and caramel with light alcohol notes, medium- to full-bodied, sweet, robust malty and licorice finish 4/6/8/4/15 ØRBÆK PÅSKEBRYG _2094_hazy ruby-brown colour, almost no foam, plum and licorice aroma, sweeties-like, oily and sweet, full-bodied, slightly dry and moderately fruity finish - heavy and rather cloying 4/6/5/2/9 ØRBÆK BARLEY WINE _3273_courtesy of Papsoe - cloudy dark amber-orange colour with a giant creamy and stable beige foam; aroma of bread, raisins and almonds; voluptuous mouthfeel, high sweetness and a robust malt body; a late and very pronounced bitterness, lot of residual sugars, some warming alcohol along with more notes of almonds and caramel - a great brew 4/8/8/5/17 ØRBÆK SANTA C JULE ALE _2673_cloudy and not very appetizing amber-brown colour, regular and stable brown-tainted foam, nice lace; very strong aroma of ginger and nuts, dusty; medium-bodied at best but the malt profile is not constant, finishing quite thin; more spices and some caramel in the aftertaste - it really tastes like Christmas ... but I am not a great fan of Christmas 3/6/5/2/11 RAASTED BARLEY WINE _3527_courtesy of fiulijn - cloudy copper-brown colour with a little disappearing foam; strong nutty aroma with notes of pear underneath; toasted; full-bodied and sweet, solid carbonation and an heavy bitterness; long nutty and cookie maltiness in the finish with a fair alcohol kick 4/8/7/4/15 RAASTED DOUBLE IMPERIAL STOUT _4043_courtesy of fiulijn - dark black colour with a poor beige foam; rich and strong aroma of chocolate liqueur, asphalt and cocoa; robust malt body, oily and very bitter; long and dry very bitter aftertaste of chocolate and licorice with a solid alcohol kick - looks even stronger than its 12.5%; a beer for meditation 4/8/8/4/15 RAASTED OAK AGED IMPERIAL STOUT _4046_courtesy of fiulijn - dark black coloured with no foam left; aroma of chocolate liqueur, cold coffee, motor oil and cognac; sticky and full-bodied, low carbonation and bitter; quite long aftertaste of black chocolate and licorice; salty 4/8/7/4/15 RAASTED JULEØL _2694_pours a hazy dark reddish-brown colour and fast fading foam; very malty, cookie-like nose with soe overmatured red fruits in the background; sweet and very sticky with a powerful malt body; very long malty and biscuity finish - good though a bit too heavy 4/7/7/3/13 RAASTED RANDERS PALE ALE _2693_it pours a hazy amber-brown colour with a fine and persistent beige head; nice lace; subtle and complex aroma of cream, cookies, raisins and lychees; creamy mouthfeel, low carbonation, decently bitter and a good malt body; more hoppy tones (cream and lychees) in the finish - thanks to Papsoe for this very good beer 5/7/8/4/15 RAASTED TRIPPEL _2700_hazy reddish-amber colour and a fast disappearing foam; aroma of orange and coriander with notes of red fruits (raspberry maybe); full-bodied, sticky and very sweet, no bitterness, sugary and fruity finish with hints of spices and a warming alcohol touch - god but too much on the sweet side 4/7/6/3/12 REFSVINDINGE AZ ALE No.16 _2998_courtesy of Laurent Mousson - clear red-amber colour; little beige foam; the aroma is malty, peppery with light plumy notes; full-bodied, a bit sweet; the finish quite short and soapy - I'm not convinced 4/6/6/2/12 REFSVINDINGE HAVGASSEBRYG _2671_pours a clear reddish-amber colour; the foam immediately disappears; the nose shows some prune and vanilla; oily and sticky with an unregular malt profile; very sweet; short fruity and sugary, sticky finish - very modest to say the least 3/4/4/2/9 REFSVINDINGE SKIBSØL _1916_very dark colour, no foam, strong aroma of smoked sausage, light-bodied, sweet and slightly oily with a nice smoke reminiscence in the finish - unusual, could be very great in a more robust version 3/7/6/3/13 REFSVINDINGE PÅSKE BRYG 2882_slightly hazy reddish-brown colour with a fast collapsing foam; slightly earthy and very discreet nose where I can only detect some hints of red fruits; medium-bodied, neutral, no bitterness, decently malty finish with notes of raspberries - deeply lacking of character ! 3/5/6/3/11 RIBE JULE ALE _5012_courtesy of Laurent Mousson - clear brown colour with a poor head retention; powerful and overwhelming spicy aroma: anise, cloves and cinnamon; medium-bodied and moderately carbonated; very bitter and dry, long spicy finish with some hoppy notes hidden behind - totally unbalanced and definitely too spicy; too bad because the beer behind is quite nice 4/4/6/2/9 RØRVIG CHRIST MALTE _3276_courtesy of Papsoe - very dark brown well almost black colour with a creamy, persistent beige head; nice lace; strongly spicy aroma with cloves and cardamom; medium-bodied, initially sweet with a moderate sourness, very dry and long spicy finish showing more notes of cloves and christmas biscuits - hey! it's Christmas in june ... 5/7/6/3/14 SKOVLYST BIRKEBRYG _3922_courtesy of Laurent Mousson - pale golden colour with a fair white head; oily grassy hoppiness, good malt body, quite tasty and fairly bitter flowery finish - very interesting 4/6/7/4/14 STEVNS VINTER _2900_courtesy of Papsoe - pours a dark brown colour under a fast collapsing foam; aroma of pear and candi sugar with malty notes in the background; sweet with a medium malt body; highly carbonated; moderately malty finish with more notes of candi sugar and fruits - unusual and not further as acceptable 3/6/5/3/12 SVANEKE MØRK GULD _2680_pours a clear amber-brown colour under a rocky beige head and a beautiful lace; earthy, some butter and hazelnut; creamy mouthfeel with a respectable malt body; low carbonation, a touch of bitterness before a long dry malty and nutty finish - thanks to Papsoe for this one ! 5/7/8/3/14 SVANEKE BORNHOLMER SWEET MARY _2096_hazy red-amber colour with a fine head, malty and earthy aroma, prune and wood, full-bodied, sweet and slightly acidic with a good bitterness, dry and very malty aftertaste, notes of licorice and long warming alcohol touch - absolutely marvelous ! 5/8/9/5/18 SVANEKE KJAERSTRUP CHOCOLATE STOUT _2080_dark black colour, little brown-tainted foam, very strong aroma of vanilla and white chocolate, sweet, light to medium-bodied with a creamy mouthfeel, the finish is chocolatey and slightly dry - sweetish and unusual; the perfect dessert beer ! 5/8/6/4/12 SVANEKE BORNHOLMER BRYG JULEBRYG (COOP) _2675_hazy amber-brown colour with a bad head retention; earthy aroma with light notes of caramel and peanuts; medium-bodied and rather on the sweet side; high carbonation, the finish is very earthy and malty, moderately dry - a pleasant beer which reminds me the BFM Cuivrée 3/7/7/3/14 SVANEKE BORNHOLMER SVANEKE STÆRKE PREBEN _4389_courtesy of oh6gdx - hazy red-amber colour with a little foam left; strong aroma of caramel, almonds and flowers; subtle carbonation and quite full-bodied, sweet, flowery finish with more notes of caramel 4/7/7/3/13 SVANEKE BORNHOLMER BRYG JULEBRYG _1917_dark reddish-brown colour, fine head and a nice lace, malty and buttery nose, some caramel, medium-bodied, sweet, moderately bitter, very dry finish of malt and licorice 4/7/7/3/13 THISTED LIMFJORDS PORTER DOUBLE BROWN STOUT _1909_It pours a very black colour, fine brown tainted head, very complex nose, roasted, aroma of chocolate and coffee, butter and nuts, thick and oily, strong bitterness with a long very dry coffeish finish - a beautiful beer, thx to BierKönig for this one ! 4/9/9/4/18 TROLDHEDE BOX-CAR HONEY ALE _2699_my thanks to Papsoe for this beer - the beer is nervously foaming out of the bottle at the opening, pouring a cloudy dark amber-orange colour under a persistent beige head; subtle honeyish aroma; very creamy mouthfeel, rounded; the strong sweetness is nicely balanced (although only partially) by a touch of acidity and a fairly bitterness, the whole thing maintained by a good maltiness; the finish is long and very aromatic with more honeyish tones and some undefined fruits - certainly one-dimensional but deeply pleasant 5/7/8/4/15 TUBORG CHRISTMAS BREW _868_amber colour, almost no head, vinous, weak aroma, spicy, alcohol flavors, tart with a dry and short finish 2/3/5/2/6 TUBORG GOLD LABEL/GULD _2679_clear and pale golden colour with a fine head; the aroma is strongly corny and the hops are missing; sweet and with a moderate malt body; a hint of finishing bitterness and an herbal touch lost among the corns is by far not enough to make of this brew something interesting 3/3/4/2/6 TUBORG CLASSIC HVEDE _1181_cloudy pale orange colour, fine head, nice lace, strong corn aroma with light smokey notes, fresh, sweet and smooth, dry wheaty finish 4/8/7/3/14 TUBORG "DER DURSTIGE MANN" PILSENER _1365_clear golden colour, fine head, low hop aroma, light and oily, sweet with a dry malkty finish 4/4/5/2/10 VESTFYEN WILLEMOES JUL 2006 _3328_courtesy of Papsoe - clear reddish-brown colour, no head; aroma of plum, licorice, wood and alcohol; sticky and full-bodied; huge sweetness with not enough bitterness to balance it; loads of alcohol along with more plums in the finish - this beer burns and (at least for me) is a guaranty of headache on next day ... 3/7/6/3/12 WARWIK HJERTENSFRYD _5013_courtesy of Laurent Mousson - clear dark amber colour with a poor head retention; moderately spicy aroma with notes of licorice and nut; rounded malty palate, low bitterness and a long malty and decently spicy finish - balanced and very drinkable 4/6/6/3/12 WIIBROE IMPERIAL STOUT PORTER _1999_best before 2003 - black colour with almost no foam, black chocolate and nutty aroma, toasted with notes of alcohol, full-bodied, oily with a robust bitterness, long dry bitter aftertaste of cream, alcohol and coffee - very well-made and deeply balanced 5/9/8/4/16 WINTERCOAT YULE ALE _2682_cloudy and very dark ruby-brown colour; little foam; subtle grassy and citrusy aroma, a touch of mocha; sweet and with a high carbonation; very malty, astringent, some sourness, very dynamic malty finish with strong notes of licorice - quite unusual and complex, a beautiful brew 5/8/7/4/16 WINTERCOAT DOUBLE HOP _2681_slightly hazy reddish-amber colour, little but long lasting foam; strong hoppy nose (strawberries and lychess, flowery); oily and sticky, robust malt body; powerful and tart bitterness and a very long hoppy finish whcih shows more notes of red fruits - a hop bomb and very US-style ... but I like it ! Thanks to Papsoe for this beer 4/8/7/4/15 Dominican Republic ================== CERVECERIA NACIONAL DOMINICANA PRESIDENTE _339_light transparent golden colour, fresh and slightly spicy aroma - well ... average lager 3/6/5/3/11 BOHEMIA ESPECIAL _2010_clear bright golden colour with a nice creamy head, fat grassy aroma with hints of plastic, sweet with a creamy mouthfeel, slightly oily with a moderate herbal and buttery aftertaste 5/4/5/2/9 Ecuador ======= CERVEZAS NACIONALES PILSENER _2162_clear golden-yellow colour, almost no foam, plastic and cardboard in the nose, sweet, light to medium body, a bit tart, dry unpleasant finish - one more very poor south american beer ... 2/2/4/2/5 Egypt ===== (STRUBBE) PHARAONEN BIER _375_cloudy orange colour, fine head, beautiful fruity aroma (date, fig), some astringence, acid, long bitter aftertaste 4/9/7/4/16 AL AHRAM SAKARA GOLD _3588_canned; courtesy of Rutzicka - clear and very pale yellow colour; absolutely no foam; slgihtly herbal aroma, notes of corn; light to medium bodied, some sweetness and a decent bitterness; moderately malty finish - acceptable 2/4/5/3/12 AL AHRAM STELLA _2483_clear and bright golden colour, fine creamy head and a nice lacing, the aroma is mainly grainy with light notes of grass and peanut, a bit sweet with a moderate malt body, very low bitterness, the aftertaste is decently malty and some more grainy 4/5/4/2/10 AL AHRAM MEISTER MAX _3857_canned - clear golden colour and with no foam left; aroma of glue and oranges; sticky and oily, sweet and heavy; sweetish aftertaste where unpleasant alcohol notes appear - awful 2/2/3/1/4 El Salvador =========== La Constancia Pilsener Lager _112_very light colour, good hop aroma, plastic aftertaste 2/6/3/2/7 England ======= ADNAMS BROADSIDE _4630_courtesy of Allen - pours a hazy brown colour with a little and persistent dark beige foam; nice lace; fairly malty aroma with notes of nuts and brownies; full-bodied and with a solid sweet malt backbone; slightly sticky and with a good bitterness; long malty, nutty and slightly herbal finish 5/6/7/3/13 ALLIED (JOSHUA TETLEY & SON) TETLEY’S BITTER DRAUGHT _1050_clear amber colour, big creamy head, nice lace, deep floral nose, extremely smooth and creamy, light-bodied, short and slightly bitter finish - not much depth 5/6/5/2/8 BADGER HOPPING HARE _4311_courtesy of Laurent Mousson (WBA) - clear golden colour with a modest head retention; metallic aroma with some flowery and corny notes; highly carbonated and medium-bodied, very effervescent, moderate bitterness with a long wet corny finish - not good 4/4/4/2/7 BANKS'S BARLEY GOLD _3280_courtesy of Papsoe - hazy brown colour with a little elusive foam; aroma of almonds, plums and nuts; thick and oily, full-bodied, very sweet with a late but fair bitterness; long nutty finish with a hint of warming alcohol 2/7/7/3/13 BANKS'S ORIGINAL _3726_(WBA) courtesy of Laurent Mousson - clear red-amber colour with a poor head; notes of sugar (burnt hops?) and hazelnuts; poor malt backbone and quite flat; dusty and short, poor finish 3/5/4/2/10 BASS PALE ALE _1040_clear amber colour, big creamy head, nice lace, moderate hoppiness, floral, plain and smooth with a nice bitterness, the finish is dry and bitter with notes of caramel - well-balanced 5/6/7/4/14 BLACK SHEEP ALE _4697_courtesy of Allen - translucide reddish-amber colour with a long lasting pale beige head; nice lacing; gentle flowery hoppiness with notes of caramel; medium-bodied with a pretty tasty palate; a gentle bitterness before a long aftertaste of red fruits marmalade - delicate and very pleasant 5/7/7/4/14 BLACK SHEEP MONTY PYTHON'S HOLY GRAIL _4660_courtesy of Allen - slightly hazy dark blond colour with a little and persistent white foam; superb lacing; aroma of caramel and herbs; soft mouthfeel, moderate malt body, late and fair bitterness; dry herbal and slightly honeyish aftertaste - easy and pleasant 4/6/7/3/13 BURTON BRIDGE TICKLE BRAIN ALE _113_ruby red colour, alcohol aroma with hint of cherry, aggressive flavor, alcohol too present 4/7/6/2/12 BATEMAN BATEMANS XXXB ALE _5189_from Drinks of the World - translucid ruby-amber colour with a poor head retention; a fair flowery hoppiness with notes of caramel; thin to medium-bodied and with some herbal tart bitterness, subtle carbonation and a long hoppy and herbal finish 4/6/6/3/13 BATEMAN BATEMANS VICTORY ALE _5246_from Amstein - clear ruby-brown colour with a persistent beige foam; flowery and slightly spicy with notes of caramel and red fruits; subtle carbonation anmd moderately bitter; gently spicy and fruity finish 4/7/7/4/15 BATEMAN BATEMANS DARK LORD _5244_from Amstein - dark ruby-brown colour with a modest beige foam left; aroma of malt and caramel with a touch of prune, medium-bodied and gently bitter, rounded palate; the finish is spicy with notes of malt and red fruits 4/7/7/4/14 BATH ALES GEM _2837_clear amber-brown colour, little chaotic foam; fruity hoppiness (apple and somehting else I can't name) with malty notes underneath; a bit oily and with a medium body; the moderate sweetness is balanced by a touch of late bitterness; the finish is quite dry with more fruity hoppy notes 3/6/7/3/13 BATH ALES WILD HARE _2836_clear and bright golden-orange colour, fine stable head; fresh citrusy hoppiness; a solid malt body and a robust dry bitterness; long bitter flowery and fruity finish - a very good beer 5/7/8/4/16 BRAKSPEAR OXFORD GOLD ORGANIC BEER _3586_from crackedkettle.com - hazy reddish-orange colour with a little stable white foam; a bit yeasty and dusty with strong fruity (oranges and tangerines) and honeyish notes; fizzy, medium-bodied and solidly bitter; quite dry and bitter fruity finish 4/7/7/4/15 BRAKSPEAR BITTER _3556_from crackedkettle.com - clear and bright amber colour, almost no foam; flowery hoppiness, notes of caramel and honey; smooth and medium-bodied; a touch of bitterness before a long flowery and caramelish aftertaste 4/6/6/3/13 BRAKSPEAR TRIPLE _3440_from crackedkettle - clear dark amber colour with a little beige foam; aroma of hazelnut, malt and almonds; clean and rounded palate, almost ful--bodied; good carbonation and a moderate bitterness; caramelish and hazelnutty finish 5/7/7/3/14 BURTON BRIDGE BRAMBLE STOUT _2093_dark coloured, little foam with big bubbles but a nice lacing, toasted mocha aroma, notes of black chocolate and some licorice, the body is rather thin, slightly oily with a robust bitterness, the finish is slightly dry and quite long with more coffeish notes - quality and character 4/8/7/4/15 BURTON BRIDGE EMPIRE PALE ALE _1598_red-amber colour, unregular foam with big bubbles, deep hoppy aroma, caramel and fruity (lychees and orange), full-bodied, slightly oily with a robust bitterness, the finish is long, dry, fruity and floral - a big, complex beer 4/8/8/4/17 BUTTS COPER ORGANIC _3412_courtesy of Laurent Mousson - clear and dark reddish-amber colour with a persistent beige head; slightly earthy with notes of herbs, blood oranges and caramel; low carbonation; initial sweetness followed by a fair bitterness; quite dry malty and hoppy finish with notes of fruit marmelade - deeply balanced 4/7/8/4/15 CAINS DARK MILD _2834_can
opaque dark black colour with almost no foam remaining; roasted coffeish nose with notes of licorice and chocolate; moderate malt body; creamy, low carbonation; roasty moderfately coffeish aftertaste with a touch of bitterness - impressive character with so few alcohol 5/7/6/3/14 CAINS FINEST BITTER _2511_canned; from the Fête de la Bière 2005, Lausanne - dark and bright amber colour, very shy foam, the nose shows a pleasant aromatic hoppiness with deep flowery notes and a touch of red fruits and honey in the background, low carbonation and a good malt backbone, a moderate but long lasting bitterness while the hops show themselves a last time in a quite malty aftertaste 4/7/7/4/14 cains fa strong bitter _114_orange colour, big nice foam fruity aroma, bitter 5/7/7/4/14 CAINS FINE RAISIN BEER _2507_from the Fête de la Bière 2005, Lausanne - slightly hazy amber coloured, little irregular foam, solid hoppy nose showing notes of honey, raisin and apple, the whole being supported by a strong aromatic hoppiness,; clean palate with a more than respectable bitterness, the finish end s dry with lingering notes of hops and honey 4/8/7/4/16 CAINS IPA _2508_canned, labeled Cains IPA; from the Fête de la Bière 2005, Lausanne - it has a clear amber colour with a very little foam, floral aroma with light notes of caramel, medium-bodied at best with a harsh bitterness, very dry and short floral aftertaste - gentle and simple 4/4/5/3/11 cains christmas ale _333_strange red-amber colour, few foam, artichoke aroma, fruity and spicy with a subtile bitterness 3/8/7/4/15 Carlsberg-Tetley Double Diamond Original Burton Ale _115_served in a deep-frozen glass ! - amber colour, slightly fruity aroma, nice bitterness 5/7/8/4/15 CHARLES WELLS CREST SUPER PREMIUM LAGER _1709_"light" version for France: dropped down to 8.4% in anticipation to the french tax law (for beers with more than 8.5%) of 2003 (which was finally annulated) - clear yellow colour, few foam, alcohol and apricot aroma, very sweet, oily, very long malty, alcohol finish with some fruity notes - one-dimensional, for malt liquor fans only 2/3/2/2/4 CHARLES WELLS INDIA PALE ALE _520_this, an IPA ? must be a joke ! red-brown colour, fine head; few aroma, lack of character; nothing to dream about. 4/4/5/2/8 WELLS & YOUNGS BOMBARDIER SATANIC MILLS _4620_from Amstein - dark black coloured under a giant beige foam; beuatiful lacing; roasted aroma of milk chocolate, rounded palate, medium-bodied, sweet and gently bitter with some tartness on the tongue; moderately dry and long chocolatey finish 5/7/7/4/14 CHARLES WELLS BOMBARDIER EXPORT STRONG ALE _3361_clear dark amber colour with a solid beige head; a fair aromatic hoppiness with notes of caramel and prunes; a good rounded malt body and a fair bitterness; dry hoppy caramelish aftertaste; very drinkable 4/6/7/4/14 CHARLES WELLS BANANA BREAD BEER _3272_clear amber colour and a little fading foam; phenolic with strong notes of banana; sweet and slightly tart with a moderate malt body; slightly dry finish with hints of caramel and banana 3/4/6/2/9 CHARLES WELLS PREMIUM LAGER _521_intense golden colour, big head, mild hop aroma, fresh, clean, slightly sweet with some dry finish 4/4/5/3/10 COORS UK FINE LIGHT BEER _2225_"brewed with a lighter taste for greater refreshment" says the label. Great. Very clear pale yellow with almost no foam, light aroma of straw with a metallic touch, slightly oily, sweet and incredibly watery, absolutely no aftertaste. No doubt: this is a Coors. Do not drink it at more than 3°C ... 2/2/2/2/2 COORS UK CARLING (BLACK LABEL) _1954_clear golden-bronze colour with a solid firm white foam; soft flowery notes with a touch of paperboard; light to medium-bodied, sweet and without profile; no bitterness and a flat corny aftertaste - move on, there's nothing to see here! 3/4/3/2/6 CROPTON SCORESBY STOUT _116_beautiful black colour, nice foam, aroma of grilled bred and coffee, chocolate taste with some unpleasant acidity, too much carbonation 5/9/5/3/11 CROPTON HONEY GOLD BITTER _651_golden-orange colour, few head, grape aroma, light-bodied, sweet with a slightly bitter finish 4/7/6/4/13 CROPTON YORKSHIRE MOORS _1124_reddish-brown colour, few head, deep nutty aroma, with a touch of licorice, medium-bodied, the flavour lacks a little bit of character, long nutty finish 3/7/6/3/13 CROPTON MONKMAN'S SLAUGHTER _1479_dark amber-brown colour, fine head, buttery, dark fruits aroma, medium-bodied with a late bitterness, long pleasant aftertaste, well-balanced 4/7/7/4/14 COURAGE IMPERIAL RUSSIAN STOUT _2014_1985 vintage, sampled 12/2007; thanks to Laurent Mousson (again) for this gem - black coloured without foam; heavy aroma of pralines, chocolate, butter and licorice; madaireized; very thick and oily, low carbonation and a strong malt body; dry and very bitter with a touch of sourness; long chocolaty finish - a wonderful beer which marvelously survived those 22 years
(4/8/8/5/17)

1975(!) vintage, sampled 10/2006, huge thanks to Laurent Mousson for sharing this one with me !dark black coloured; little shy foam; deeply complex aroma of cheese, licorice, dust and cocoa, light notes of boiled meat; slightly oily with an unregular malt profile; late and solid bitterness soon met by a strong saltiness; very long and very salty aftertaste with more cocoa and licorice - this beer has suffered the assault of time but has resisted honorably - a touching experience (4/8/7/4/14)

1992 vintage, sampled 04/2004 - dark black colour with absolutely no foam, very strong and complex aroma of nut, black chocolate, cocoa, alcohol and plum, very thick and oily, solid bitterness, the finish is long and chocolaty - thx to fiulijn for this beautiful brew 4/9/8/5/17 COURAGE DIRECTOR’S BITTER _4419_from Amstein - clear dark amber colour with a little persistent beige foam; nice lace; flowery nose with notes of caramel; medium-bodied with some sweetness and a moderate bitterness, gentle flowery finish - nothing really exciting here 4/6/6/3/12 DALESIDE CHOCOLATE STOUT _3526_courtesy of oh6gdx - pours a dark black colour under a fine dark beige foam; nice lacing; deep aroma of cocoa and chocolate, gently roasted; sweet and creamy, medium-bodied, a touch of late sourness, long chocolatey afetrtaste with residual sweetness - good although one-dimensional 4/7/7/3/13 DALESIDE PORTER _3659_courtesy of oh6gdx - dark brown coloured with a fine and stable beige foam; correct lacing; toasted and deep black chocolatey aroma; sweet with a modest malt body and a solid carbonation; short chocolatey finish with notes of ashes 5/7/6/3/14 DARK STAR IMPERIAL STOUT _3938_courtesy of Laurent Mousson - pithc black with a dark beige foam; grilled aroma, dark cherries and coffee, prunes; full-bodied and creamy palate; very bitter hoppy finish with more coffeish notes - very impressive and pleasant 5/8/9/5/18 DARWIN RICHMOND ALE _641_amber-brown, very well-hopped, strange menthol-chocolate aroma, plaster 4/6/4/2/9 DOWNTOWN CHIMERA INDIA PALE ALE _3852_courtesy of Toni Flükiger - slightly hazy golden-orange colour with a very foamy white head; resiney nose with notes of pear and apple; clean and medium malt body, creamy mouthfeel and with a solid bitterness; very dry and bitter resiney and fruity finish - robust and straightforward 4/7/8/4/16 DURHAM BEDE'S CHALICE _3876_courtesy of Toni Flükiger - clear reddish-amber colour with a little beige foam; aroma of caramel and quince marmelade; sweet and full-bodied, solid but subtle carbonation, late and fair bitterness, long aftertaste of quince and apricot 4/7/7/4/15 DURHAM EVENTSONG _3782_courtesy of Toni Flükiger - dark brown colour with a ruby hue; huge foamy beige head; nice lace; subtle aroma of toasted malts, caramel and prune; solid carbonation, medium-bodied, moderate bitterness; aftertaste of ashes and prune - unusual and deeply interesting 5/8/7/4/15 DURHAM TEMPTATION _3858_courtesy of Toni Flükiger - dark black coloured with a little but persistent dark beige foam; roasted aroma of black chocolate, prunes and caramel; full-bodied and oily, very sweet and with a low bitterness; very long sweet chocolatey finish with notes of alcohol and prunes - very good but too much on the dark side of sweetness to my liking 4/8/6/3/14 DURHAM CLOISTER _3846_courtesy of Toni Flükiger - hazy golden-orange colour, little firm and persistent pale beige foam; fairly hoppy flowery nose, creamy mouthfeel, medium-bodied and with a light astringence; a pronounced bitterness introduces a dry fruity and bitter, long hoppy finish 5/7/7/4/15 DURHAM BENEDICTUS _3277_courtesy of Papsoe - cloudy dark orange colour, very little foam; robust flowery hoppiness with notes of honey and caramel; full malt body supported by a fair carbonation; finishes bitter sweet with a long malty, caramelish hoppy finish - beautiful 4/8/8/4/16 DURHAM ST. CUTHBERT _3413_courtesy of Laurent Mousson - clear amber colour with a little stable foam; dynamic aroma showing bitter almonds, yeast and grapefruit; highly carbonated; solidly malty with a robust bitterness; dry and long hoppy fruity finish - a nice one 4/8/7/4/16 ELDRIDGE POPE THOMAS HARDY’S ALE _2994_1999 vintage, 1 year old. Dark brown, almost no foam, fruity wine nose, short head quickly disappearing, strong malt sweetness, long bitterness.

1998 vintage
3.5

1997 vintage
3.0

1996 vintage
2.8

1995 vintage
2.5

1994 vintage
sampled in january 2007 pours a dark unappetizing brown cloudy colour with absolutely no foam; aroma of cocoa and plums, vinous and Portwine-like; almost no carbonation, solid malt body, oily, syrupy palate, some sweetness before a late and robust bitterness; long fruity and malty finish with notes of chocolate and warming alcohol
2/8/6/3/14

sampled in december 2002. Brown colour, absolutely no foam, aroma of port-wine and unfermented malt, strange, vegetables. The aromas just do not fit together. Very sweet, oily with a long, very bitter and alcohol finish. I thought it was supposed to improve while aging ?!? (4/3/6/3/7)

1993 vintage
3.3

1991 vintage
sampled 10/2006, 15 years old, courtesy of Laurent Mousson - hazy brown colour and absolutely no foam; very complex nose of cocoa, herbs, menthol and biscuits; very thick and sticky, some sweetness with a powerful bitterness; strong alcohol kick in the finish along with more cocoa notes and a never ending bitterness - deeply impressive ! (9/4/8/4/17)

1989 vintage
courtesy of Laurent Mousson - nut and caramel, mint, fiarly madereized and full-bodied, solidly bitter, long malty finish

1987 vintage
courtesy of Laurent Mousson - aroma of bretts and cork, acidic and sticky, some meat, almost no carbonation; fruity malty finish with lingering acidic notes - a beautiful beer 4/9/8/4/17 ELDRIDGE POPE ROYAL OAK PREMIUM ALE _1369_brown colour, few head, fruity and hoppy, biscuit aroma, malty, licorice, sweet and fresh with a moderate bitterness 2/8/7/4/14 ELGOOD'S DOUBLE SWAN _4040_courtesy of Antonio Ruiz - hazy orange-blond colour with a persistent off-white head; aroma of mango, dust and cream; moderate malt body, smooth palate and with a fair quite unclean bitterness; quite long bitter finish of peach and mango 4/6/6/3/13 ELGOOD'S BLACK DOG _4255_from crackedkettle.com - pours a very dark brown colour under a beige and persistent foam, beautiful lace; charming biscuity maltiness with light nutty notes; rounded mouthfeel with a light to medium malt backbone; nice malty reminiscence with more biscuity notes in the finish; decent bitterness 5/7/7/3/14 ENVILLE GOTHIC ALE _1131_black colour, big creamy head with a nice lace, roasted, black chocolate aroma, medium-bodied with a strange and unpleasant acidity - was my beer infected ? 5/7/2/2/5 FREEMINER WATERLOO _2522_bottled, from Fête de la Bière 2005, Lausanne - the beer is nervously foaming out of the bottle; it pour a red-amber colour with a dense and persistent hea, it has a pronounced spicy nose (ginger comes to mind) with lingering herbal notes, very creamy mouthfeel and a medium malt body, the hops show themselves strongly in the finish, making it very bitter and dry, long and spicy - a beer with a deep character 4/6/7/3/13 FREEMINER DEEP SHAFT STOUT _329_creamy very long head; aroma: coffee, truffle; flavor: agressiv, strong, full bodied; aftertaste: deep but not really pleasant bitterness 5/8/7/3/15 FREEMINER TRAFALGAR INDIA PALE ALE _118_slightly hazy amber colour with a very modest foam, a solid citrusy and spicy hoppiness shows up in the nose; oily mouthfeel with a medium to full malt body, harsh and very long bitterness, the finish is very malty, long and bitter, yet unclean and with some notes of alcohol 3/7/7/4/13 FRODSHAM STATION HOUSE MYNZA MILD _5226_courtesy of Laurent Mousson - slightly hazy brown colour with a little beige foam; malty and nutty aroma with a metallic touch; thin-bodied and quite sour; the finish is pretty empty with metallic and buttery notes 3/6/4/2/8 FULLER SMITH & TURNER FULLER’S ESB EXPORT _2758_pours a clear and bright amber colour; little foam; subtle and complex aromatic hoppiness showing flowery and caramelish notes; oily and full-bodied, low carbonation; solid bitterness and a long dry hoppy finish - deeply pleasant 4/7/8/4/15 FULLER,SMITH & TURNER FULLER’S LONDON PORTER _1184_dark brown colour, fine creamy head, extremely rich aroma of black chocolate and raisins, roasted, full-bodied, strong bitterness, long dry bitter coffeish finish - simply wonderful 4/9/8/5/18 FULLER SMITH & TURNER FULLER'S VINTAGE ALE 1997 _1872_Bottle #59658, sampled 10 Jan 2004 - red-brown colour, few foam, very complex aroma of roasted malts, raisins, strawberry, alcohol and wood, light oily, sweet with a strong bitterness, powerful and dry finish with notes of prune and alcohol - complex and very robust. Thanks to Ungstrup for this bottle and to fiulijn for sharing it with me ! 4/9/9/5/18 FULLER SMITH & TURNER FULLER'S DISCOVERY _3733_(WBA) courtesy of Laurent Mousson - clear bronze colour, poor foam; wet corn and citrus in the nose; rather highly carbonated; medium-bodied and a low bitterness; corny , slightly fruity finish - modest 3/6/6/2/11 FULLER SMITH & TURNER FULLER'S HONEY DEW _3063_courtesy of DomTom - slightly hazy blond colour, solid white head; good presence of honey and lemon in the aroma; high carbonation and some acidity hide the rather thin malt body; short acidic, honeyish finish 4/7/6/3/13 FULLER SMITH & TURNER FULLER'S VINTAGE ALE 1999 _1957_Bottle no 07465, thx to Bierkönig ! - hazy brown colour, fine head, malty and chocolatey nose with light notes of plum, very smooth, full-bodied with a robust bitterness, the finish is very long, dry with a biscuity maltiness, showing more notes of chocolate - robust, deeply balanced and incredibly pleasant 4/8/9/5/18 FULLER SMITH & TURNER FULLER'S VINTAGE ALE 2002 _2398_sampled 04/2005, thanks to fiulijn - clear pale red-amber colour, the foam quickly disappears, very malty aroma, nuts and bread, cherry, full-bodied, sweet and oily, very bitter, dry and long malty finish - looks quite raw and with a huge potential 4/7/8/4/15 FULLER SMITH & TURNER FULLER'S VINTAGE ALE 2004 _2691_Bottle no 01713, sampled 1/2006, thanks to fiulijn - clear reddish-amber colour with a fine little head; aroma of red fruits and bread, yeast; very robust malt body with a strong bitterness, long fruity and hoarbonation, raw and powerful bitterness, very dry bitter hoppy finish with more woody notes - far too young but with ahigh potential 4/7/8/4/15 FULLER SMITH & TURNER FULLER'S VINTAGE ALE 2006 _3438_courtesy of fiulijn - slightly hazy amber-brown colour with a giant white foam; nice lace; aroma of caramel, almonds and green apple; full malt body, creamy mouthfeel with a light tart sourness; decent bitterness, long caramelish finish with some residual sugars - much too young 4/7/7/3/13 FULLER SMITH & TURNER FULLER'S VINTAGE ALE 2007 _3529_courtesy of oh6gdx, bottle #91889 - pours a clear reddish-amber colour with a slightly beige head; aroma of caramel, red fruits and malt; nice flowery hoppiness; full-bodied, slightly sticky, lively palate, robust and slightly astringent bitterness; long and very bitter finish with more red fruits and malts and a light alcohol touch - definitely needs some ageing 4/7/8/4/14 FULLER SMITH & TURNER FULLER'S VINTAGE ALE 2008 _4320_from crackedkettle.com - hazy amber-bronze colour with a poor and chaotic foam; robustly malty aroma with notes of almonds and apples; full-bodied and quite sticky; the palate is quite mellow with a solid sweetness; fair bitterness, long malty aftertaste with notes of apples and caramel - good but needs some aging 3/8/8/4/16 FULLER SMITH & TURNER FULLER'S GOLDEN PRIDE _2012_light hazy ruby colour with a nice creamy head, beautiful lacing, strong hoppy aroma showing red fruits, honey, flowers and cream, full-bodied and oily, very malty and smooth, robust bitterness before a long, dry and warming hoppy finish - a wonderful brew with lot of character - big thank you to fiulijn for this one 5/9/8/5/18 FULLER SMITH & TURNER FULLER'S VINTAGE ALE 2009 _4968_from erzbierschof.ch - pours a very clear red-amber colour with a poor head retention; chewy malts in the nose, caramel, hops and red fruits; sweet and sticky; full-bodied and with a fair but subtle carbonation; a decent bitterness and a long malty and fruity hoppy finish - doesn’t look as complex as in the past years 4/7/8/4/15 FULLER SMITH & TURNER FULLER'S OLD WINTER ALE _3305_courtesy of oh6gdx - clear and bright ruby-brown colour with a little foam made of big bubbles; nice lace; impressive nutty, malty and woody nose with notes of almonds in the background; low carbonation and a good, regualr malt body; a late bitterness before a long nutty, malty finish - brilliant 4/8/8/4/15 GEORGE GALE TRAFALGAR 200 _3512_courtesy of fiulijn - cloudy and unappetizing reddish-copper colour, absolutely no foam; woody, strong aroma of licorice, plum, caramel and marzipan; low carbonation and full-bodied; the finish is slightly elusive leaving notes of caramel and wood ... and a solid alcohol kick 2/8/7/3/15 GEORGE GALE PRIZE OLD ALE HORNDEAN _4612_re-rated 10/2009, courtesy of Laurent Mousson, eighties vintage - aroma of bretts with red fruits, no carbonation; notes of cork, fairly bitter; alcohol and red fruits in a slightly burning finish. 5/7/7/5/13 GEORGE GALE TRAFALGAR _1995_clear reddish colour, absolutely no foam, aroma of cognac, licorice and cherry, sweet and very oily with some sourness, sirupy, very low carbonation, long cloying sweet finish - disappointing 3/7/5/3/12 GEORGE GALE JUBILEE ALE 1952-2002 _2130_clear dark amber colour with no foam, strong aroma of salty cheese, very oily and sweet, full-bodied, dry bitter finish with notes of alcohol and fruits - very unusual, unbalanced and hard to evaluate 2/6/5/2/9 GEORGE GALE FESTIVAL MILD ALE _2128_dark brown colour, little brown-tainted foam, earthy maltiness, some prune, low carbonation, light-bodied, slightly sour, dry and moderately malty finish - subtle but too light for my taste 4/7/6/3/12 GEORGE GALE MILLENNIUM BREW _2276_amber-brown colour, absolutely no foam, wood, herbs, licorice and alcohol in the nose, no carbonation, dry and bitter, long bitter alcohol finish - strange and not really my kind of beer 3/8/5/3/11 GREEN KING STRONG SUFFOLK VINTAGE ALE 2000 _1454_dark ruby-brown colour, fine head and a beautiful lace, strong hops and malt aroma, caramel, buttery and floral, full-bodied, robust bitterness, slightly tart, deeply balanced, very long malty and bitter finish - this is a wonderful beer 5/8/8/4/17 GREENE KING ABBOT ALE _2659_canned clear red-amber colour with a white and firm creamy head, beautiful lacing; the nose shows some caramel with lingering spicy notes in the background; sweet and incredibly smooth (it's like eating fresh air !), thin-bodied with a touch of finishing bitterness; flowery and caramelish aftertaste - easy 5/6/5/3/12 GREENE KING HOP _3729_(WBA) courtesy of Laurent Mousson - clear golden-bronze colour with a fair white head; solid flowery hoppiness with notes of apples; medium to full-bodied; quite heavy mouthfeel, tart bitter finish with notes of alcohol - not really pleasant 3/7/5/3/11 GREENE KING IPA _2940_clear amber colour and a little chaotic foam; gentle flowerish aroma with a touch of caramel; moderately sweet and rather thin-bodied; slightly bitter and dry with a watery caramelish aftertaste - quite light and insignificant; and I wonder what IPA means in the Greene King language ... 3/6/5/2/10 GREENE KING RUDDLES STRONG COUNTY _2597_bottled - clear amber colour with a fine foam; robust flowery hoppiness with light notes of caramel; smooth and medium-bodied, good and clean malt profile; solid bitterness before a long hoppy finish - a very nice beer 4/7/8/4/15 GREENE KING MORLAND HEN'S TOOTH _2562_clear dark amber colour, chaotic foam with big bubbles; subtle caramelish nose with touches of prune and cherry; slightly smoked, robust maltiness and a clean palate, a proud bitterness before a long, dry, bitter, fruity and malty finish - very impressive 4/8/9/4/17 GREENE KING MORLAND OLD SPECKLED HEN _2195_clear red-amber colour with a fine foam, earthy, notes of red fruits, medium-bodied, bitter and slightly tart, dry bitter and moderately finish with some flowery notes 4/7/7/3/13 GREENE KING ST EDMUNDS _3731_(WBA) courtesy of Laurent Mousson - transparent bronze colour, no foam left; very citrusy, flowery aroma; high carbonation hiding a poor malt body; fizzy fruity finish - dubious 3/6/5/2/10 HAMBLETON ALES NIGHTMARE STOUT _2391_bottled; thanks to fiulijn - ruby dark brown colour, firm creamy head, toasted aroma of black chocolate, licorice, medium-bodied, slightly salty, solid bitterness in a long roasted coffeish finish - a beautiful beer 5/8/7/4/16 HAMBLETON ALES STUD _3784_courtesy of Toni Flükiger - hazy bronze-amber colour with a poor and irregular foam; resiney hoppiness; moderate malt body with a subtle carbonation and a fair bitterness; more resiney notes in a quite short finish - subtle 3/7/7/3/13 HAMPSHIRE KING ALFRED'S BITTER _3110_courtesy of Laurent Mousson - clear pale golden-amber colour with a very little foam; caramelish and flowery nose; light earhy notes in the background; medium-bodied, a bit acidic along with a gentle bitterness; short and a bit watery finish with more earthy notes - subtle but probably a bit too old 3/7/5/3/13 HARVEY & SON BICENTENARY STOUT _2653_thanks to fiulijn for this one ! - very dark brown colour with almost no foam; deep chocolatey aroma, notes of prune, cherry, cocoa and alcohol; powerful malt body, sticky and oily with a very robust and aggressive bitterness, very long aftertaste where notes of roasted coffee, chocolate and dark fruits accompany the never ending bitterness and a warming alcohol touch - delightful ! 5/8/9/5/18 HARVEY & SON HARVEYS TOM PAINE ALE _664_reddish colour, few head, complex nose (wine, plum, nut), long nutty aftertaste - very good ! 4/8/7/4/16 HARVEY & SON HARVEY'S OLD ALE _3725_(WBA) courtesy of Laurent Mousson - clear dark reddish-brown colour, no foam left; aroma of apple and ginger; some sweetness and a dynamic palate; quite dry and malty, nutty finish; high carbonation 3/7/6/3/12 HARVEY & SON HARVEYS ELIZABETHAN ALE _649_golden-amber colour, fine head, plum, powerful but not very complex aroma, fresh, slightly acid, bitter 4/8/7/4/14 HARVEY & SON HARVEYS 1859 PORTER _650_updated 12/8/2005: very dark brown colour and practically no foam; gently roasted aroma of black chocolate, notes of mocha and prune; some sweetness and a rather thin body; moderately bitter with a long toasted coffeish finish - very subtle
very dark brown colour, few head, coffee aroma with a hint of vanilla, oily, chocolate aftertaste 4/7/6/3/14 HARVEY & SON HARVEY'S CHRISTMAS ALE _1879_clear red-amber colour with almost no foam, strong hoppiness with notes of caramel and apricots (cascade ?), full-bodied, oily and bitter, dry and fruity finish with some alcohol notes - complex and very pleasant 4/9/8/4/17 HARVEY & SON HARVEY'S LEWES CASTLE _3727_(WBA) courtesy of Laurent Mousson - clear brown colour with a little foam; slightly toasted with notes of nuts and honey; medium-bodied and gently bitter in front of a fair sweetness; bitter and moderately dry malty finish with a fruity touch - very balanced 4/7/7/4/14 HARVEY & SON (A. LE COQ) IMPERIAL EXTRA DOUBLE STOUT 2000 _605_black and opaque, fine head; aroma: wine-like (every wine connoisseur, blindfold, would take this for a syrah), black-currant, slightly toasted, nougat; oily, petrol and bitter with a coffee finish - really not an easy beer ! 5/8/7/4/15 HEPWORTH CHRISTMAS ALE 2005 _2855_courtesy of fiulijn - hazy amber colour with a giant creamy white head; strong fruity hoppy nose with notes of lychees, pear and apricot; solid notes of yeast too; strong malt body and aromatic bitterness; moderately dry finish where the yeast dominates the fruity character - deeply original and a with a strong character 4/8/7/4/16 HEPWORTH BAD ELF 4,5% _4114_courtesy of oh6gdx - hazy orange colour under a foamy white head; fair presence of hops with notes of orange peels and cream; solid carbonation, fizzy palate, quite thin-bodied and with a solid bitterness; aftertaste of bitter oranges - straightforward 4/7/6/3/13 HEPWORTH BAD ELF _3682_courtesy of oh6gdx - hazy orange coloured with a persistent beige foam; robust fruity hoppy nose showing notes of peaches, oranges and litchies; full-bodied, fresh and lively palate, strong and moderately astringent bitterness; the finish is long, smooth, fruity and fairly bitter 4/7/8/4/15 HEPWORTH RIDGEWAY FOREIGN EXTRA STOUT _3706_courtesy of oh6gdx; opened to celebrate the win of Russia at the icehockey world championships - pours a dark black colour with a ruby hue and a little irregular and elusive beige foam; aroma of black cherries and licorice; some cocoa too; solid malt body maintained by a fair carbonation; moderate bitterness, the finish is dry and slightly roasted with more notes of black cherries 4/7/7/3/14 HEPWORTH RIDGEWAY LUMP OF COAL _3187_courtesy of oh6gdx - very dark ruby-brown colour with an elusive beige foam; salty aroma with notes of licorice; high carbonation and medium-bodied at best; very bitter and hoppy finish where more licorice appears along with a warming alcohol touch 4/8/8/4/16 HEPWORTH RIDGEWAY BAD KING JOHN _3989_courtesy of oh6gdx - clear and very dark brown colour under a little and chaotic beige foam; nice lace; aroma of dust and milk coffee; quite thin-bodied, very bitter and astringent; long aftertaste of cold coffee and ashes in a long lasting bitterness 5/6/7/4/15 HEPWORTH RIDGEWAY WARM WELCOME _3306_courtesy of oh6gdx - clear dark ruby-brown colour with a little foam formed of big bubbles; complex aroma of nut, litchi and honey; some sweetness and a full malt body; a late moderate bitterness; caramelish and nutty finish 4/7/7/3/14 HEPWORTH RIDGEWAY IPA _3255_courtesy of oh6gdx - hazy golden-orange colour, little white foam with a correct lacing; solid aromatic hoppiness with notes of apricot and cream; very creamy mouthfeel, medium-bodied; a fair bitterness with a light sourness; short fruity and bitter hoppy finish 4/8/7/3/14 HEPWORTH CRIMINALLY BAD ELF _3597_courtesy of oh6gdx - clear amber colour, little elusive foam; aroma of passion fruit and lichee with some notes of alcohol; oily and strong malt body; sweet and deeply bitter with a long malty, fruity and hoppy finish followed by a warming alcohol touch 4/7/9/4/16 HEPWORTH RIDGEWAY VERY BAD ELF _3241_courtesy of oh6gdx - clear and bright reddish-amber colour with a modest and irregular foam; aroma of caramel, banana and apple; clean mouthfeel and medium-bodied at best, sweet; the finish shows more fruity tones with a touch of vanilla - subtle if not very complex 3/7/6/3/13 HEPWORTH RIDGEWAY IVANHOE _3271_courtesy of oh6gdx - clear dark amber colour with a persistent foam leaving a nice lace; unusual aroma of caramel and ashes; soft mouthfeel, mainly sweet but finishes fairly bitter; flowery, hoppy finish with more notes of ashtray 4/7/6/3/13 HIGHGATE OLD ALE _3652_courtesy of oh6gdx - pours a dark ruby-brown colour under a dark beige head; solid biscuity maltiness with notes of nuts and plums; medium-bodied, sweet with a touch of sourness; toasty; long malty, slightly nutty aftertaste - good and subtle 4/7/6/3/14 HIGHGATE OLD EMBER _3664_clear reddish-brown colour with a beige and irregular foam; aroma of bread, malts, prunes and licorice; moderate sweetness and a good malt body; fair bitterness; long biscuity maltiness and notes of red fruits in the finish - deeply balanced; a nice one 4/7/7/4/16 HIGHGATE FOX'S NOB _3986_courtesy of oh6gdx - pours a hazy reddish-amber colour with a bright white foam; aroma of elder and other undefined red fruits; juicy palate, moderately tasty and slightly sweet, low bitterness; some late dryness with more notes of elder in the finish - subtle but ambitionless 3/5/6/3/12 HOGS BACK A OVER T _1823_my beer #3000 ! - A over T stands for "aroma over Tongham" and the label promises "an orgy of aroma" - dark red-brown colour, the initial head quickly reduces to a fine foam, prune comfit, bready and peppery aroma with some alcohol notes, oily and very sweet, syrupy with a late aggressiv bitterness, the finish is dry and malty with a very strong and heavy alcohol presence - it has some bad analogies with Thomas Hardy's Ale and it doesn't work for me. 3/7/4/2/7 HOOK NORTON DOUBLE STOUT _3282_courtesy of oh6gdx - black coloured with a big (but quickly fading) foam; fairly toasted, chocolatey nose with some vanilla underneath; some sweetness and a lively palate, decently malty, slightly bitter and sour finish; long malty, chocolatey aftertaste - a nice dessert beer 4/7/7/4/13 HOOK NORTON DOUBLE STOUT (BOTTLE CONDITIONED) _3931_courtesy of Laurent Mousson - black coloured with a dark beige foam; roasted aroma of coffee with a touch of vanilla; creamy palate, medium-bodied wuth a finish of milk coffee 5/7/6/3/14 HOOK NORTON GENERATION _2395_bottled - clear red-orange colour,fine head, discrete flowery and a bit woody aroma, earthy, light to medium body, moderate bitterness, dry finish 4/6/6/3/13 HOOK NORTON TWELVE DAYS _2392_bottled - dark brown colour, almost no foam but a nice lacing, prune and wood in the nose, a bit nutty, sweet and full-bodied, the finish is malty, long with a touch of chocolate 4/7/7/4/13 HOOK NORTON HOOKY GOLD _4356_courtesy of Laurent Mousson (WBA) - clear and bright golden colour with a poor head retention; aroma of mais; creamy mouthfeel, medium-bodied, fizzy, low and tart bitterness; short corny and slightly fruity finish 3/4/6/3/12 HOP BACK ENTIRE STOUT _1586_very dark brown colour, few foam, very nice roasted coffee aroma with a touch of toffee, light oily, thin-bodied, moderate bitterness, dry black chocolate aftertaste - subtle but could afford a bit more character in its body 4/8/6/4/14 HOP BACK TAIPHOON _2515_bottled; from the Fête de la Bière 2005, Lausanne - clear golden colour with almost no foam, it has some grapefruity hoppiness with a gently lingering spiciness, clean palate, light to medium-bodied with a pronounced bitter and spciy finish - quite ideal by a hot day like today 3/6/6/3/13 HOP BACK CROP CIRCLE _2516_bottled; from the Fête de la Bière 2005, Lausanne - it has a pale clear golden colour but don’t try to look for the foam: it has already disappeared ... very shy aroma of apple and coriander, medium-bodied at best, a moderate dry bitterness shows itself late in the finish - clean and correctly brewed but terribly lacking of character 2/5/6/3/12 HOPDAEMON SKRIMSHANDER IPA _3409_courtesy of Laurent Mousson - clear red-amber colour with a respectable beige foam; very hoppy and fruity aroma; notes of raspberries marmelade, herbs and mint; solidly malty, dry and bitter hoppy and fruity finish - subtle and beautifully brewed 4/7/8/4/16 INTERBREW UK LABATT COLD FILTERED _1907_"enjoy the taste of Canada" says the label - clear golden with a fine head, buttery nose, sweet and light-bodied with absolutely no aftertaste - a good example of beer castration and, fortunately, nothing to do with the taste of Canada 3/2/2/1/3 JENNINGS COCKER HOOP _3658_courtesy of oh6gdx - hazy dark orange colour with a huge white head; nice lace; citrus and orange peel show up in the nose; moderate malt body, some tart acidity plays with a moderate sweetness and builds a balanced and lively palate; fizzy and fruity finish, quite long and with late notes of caramel 4/7/8/4/16 J.W. LEES HARVEST ALE _2861_2003 vintage, courtesy of fiulijn - cloudy orange-brown colour with no foam; strong aroma of nuts with fruity notes (plum and orange) underneath; very thick and a solid malt body; very sweet with a decent bitterness to balance it partially; long nutty finish and a big alcohol kick - has analogies with the Thomas Hardy but it is much more balanced 4/7/7/4/16 KELHAM ISLAND PALE RIDER _1987_light hazy pale yellow colour, little foam, aroma of cream, slightly citrusy, very smooth, strong bitterness, dry bitter finish 4/6/8/4/14 MARSTON THOMPSON & EVERSHED OWD RODGER STRONG COUNTRY ALE _3031_courtesy of oh6gdx - dark amber-brown colour with a little beige head; malty and fairly hoppy with rich fruity notes (cherry, litchi); smooth and initially quite sweet, late and decent bitterness; fruity finish with some residual sugars - character and balance 5/7/8/4/14 MARSTON THOMPSON & EVERSHED OYSTER STOUT _55_almost black coloured and with a little beige head; slightly roasted coffeish aroma with notes of licorice; quite tart and medium malt body; dry bitterness and a roasted flowery but quite short finish - not really enjoyable 3/7/5/3/10 MARSTON OLD EMPIRE _5245_from Amstein - translucide bronze coloured and with a persistent whote foam; a fair flowery hoppiness with a touch of caramel, moderate malt body and carbonation, a gentle flowery bitterness, slightly spicy finish - pleasant 4/6/7/4/13 MEANTIME UNION _3758_courtesy of Laurent Mousson (WBA) - clear dark amber colour, no foam left; chewy malts, some caramel; poor malt body and astringent; short cornflakes-like finish - quite green 2/5/4/2/8 MEANTIME INDIA PALE ALE _3844_courtesy of Toni Flükiger - hazy dark orange colour with a robust creamy pale beige foam, beautiful lacing; aroma of grapefruit, yuzu and fresh cream, respectable malt body, slightly oily on the tongue and with a strong yet not overwhelming bitterness; quite dry and long bitter fruity hoppy finish - clean, straightforward and efficient; the kind of beer I could drink on a regular basis 5/7/7/4/15 MEANTIME CHOCOLATE _3808_courtesy of Toni Flükiger - dark black colour with a ruby hue, very foamy beige head; aroma of black chocolate and cocoa; moderate malt body and fairly sweet, fizzy; very long chocolatey finish, slightly dry - a one-dimensional but not uninteresting dessert beer 4/7/6/3/12 MEANTIME LONDON PORTER _3971_courtesy of Toni Flükiger - clear dark reddish-brown colour with a persistent beige foam; roasted aroma of pralines, walnutt and pine needles, cacao pulder; solid but subtle carbonation; medium-bodied, fairly bitter; long and complex aftertaste of roasted malts, ashes and chocolate 4/8/7/4/17 MEANTIME COFFEE _3552_courtesy of oh6gdx - very dark brown almost black colour; irregular beige foam; deep mocha aroma; some notes of black chocolate and vanilla; good malt body, solid sweetness balanced by a decent bitterness; long chocolatey and coffeeish aftertaste - a great dessert beer 4/7/8/4/15 MEANTIME PALE ALE _3972_courtesy of oh6gdx - cloudy amber-orange colour with a huge beige foam; solid flowery hoppiness in the nose; some notes of oranges too; medium-bodied, very bitter, some astringence and very dry; long and very bitter flowery and slightly fruity finish - a hop bomb 4/7/7/4/15 MEANTIME WHEAT _3768_courtesy of Laurent Mousson (WBA) - clear golden-bronze colour with a poor head retention; aroma of pear with a touch of cloves; astringent and medium-bodied; some sweetness below; the finish is phenolic with a late undefined spicy touch and some alcohol notes 3/6/5/3/10 MOOR OLD FREDDY WALKER _5233_courtesy of fiulijn - dark brown colour with a little dark beige foam; toasted malty nose with notes of chocolate and licorice; creamy palate and medium-bodied; fairly bitter and with a long chocolatey and slightly nutty finish 4/7/8/4/15 MOOR FUSION _5232_courtesy of fiulijn - very dark brown colour with a little dark beige head; fairly toasted aroma with notes of licorice and cold coffee; moderate carbonation and quite oily palate, pretty bitter; long malty finish with more notes of licorice 4/8/7/4/15 MOOR JJJ IPA _5235_courtesy of fiulijn - quite clear and reddish-amber in colour with a persistent white foam; a flowery and creamy hoppiness, some red fruits too; medium-bodied, a solid bitterness and a long hoppy flowery finish 5/7/8/4/16 MOORHOUSE'S BLACK CAT _583_very dark colour, nice head, toasted and vegetable aroma, full-bodied, roasted aftertaste - lot of character for so few alcohol ! 5/8/7/4/15 MUSEUM BASS P2 IMPERIAL STOUT _2692_very dark black colour, little foam with big bubbles; aroma of prune and hazelnut with a toasted coffeish touch; very creamy with a medium to full body and a moderate bitterness; moderately dry, woody and nutty, bready finish - dangerously drinkable because the 8% are not noticable; thanks to Laurent Mousson for this one 5/7/8/4/16 MUSEUM WORTHINGTON'S WHITE SHIELD _404_amber colour, big head, spicy aroma, apple, slightly bitter and dry 5/7/7/3/13 NETHERGATE OLD GROWLER _4632_courtesy of Allen - pours a clear dark brown colour with a firm and long lasting dark beige foam; fairly toasted nose of licorice and bitter chocolate; fresh palate and medium-bodied, sweet and bitter, long chocolatey finish with hnts of vanilla, mint and licorice 4/7/7/4/15 NETHERGATE UMBEL ALE _4659_courtesy of Allen - clear golden-bronze colour with a persistent white foam composed of big bubbles; the strong aroma of coriander ruins the fruity hops hidden behind; sweet but quite fresh palate, a hint of acidity in top of a moderate malt body; sweet and gently bitter aftertaste with light fruity and pronounced coriander notes - why not ? 3/5/6/2/9 NEWCASTLE BROWN ALE _604_deep ruby-brown colour, nice head, caramel aroma, full and slightly nutty, lack of character - could well be the most overrated beer in the world 5/6/7/3/12 O'HANLON'S THOMAS HARDY'S ALE 2003 _2102_2003, bottle #2874 - hazy red-brown colour with a giant and slightly brown-tainted head, very complex aroma, tons of malts, earthy and nutty with notes of alcohol, some fruits too (prune ?), licorice, very oily and very bitter, creamy mouthfeel, the finish is strongly malty with an endless and explosive warming alcohol kick - a powerful pleasure ! - With the old version, I have never been quite sure if I was liking it or not, my ratings going from 2.3 to 4.2 thru the different vintages. But this one is much better than any versions I had before. It does not have the cloying sweetness present in the past versions. 5/8/8/5/17 O'HANLON'S THE ORIGINAL PORT STOUT _1606_black colour, fine black tainted head, slightly roasted, cocoa and pine aroma with subtle notes of portwine, incredibly smooth and creamy, sparkling, the finish is tart, bitter and dry with roasted notes of coffee and dark fruits 5/8/7/4/14 OAKHAM ALES JEFFREY HUDSON BITTER _2381_bottled; thanks to fiulijn - clear golden-orange colour, little foam, strong notes of exotic fruits, flowery notes, some pear, medium-bodied with a fresh and decent bitterness, the finish is a bit dry and flowery - subtle 3/7/6/3/13 OAKHAM ALES BISHOP'S FAREWELL _3732_(WBA) courtesy of Laurent Mousson - clear and pale golden colour, little foam; hoppy and grapefruity aroma; high carbonation and a solid malt body, very bitter and dry; long hoppy and fruity finish - very good 4/8/7/4/15 OAKHILL BLACK MAGIC STOUT _412_dark colour, nice lace, toasted, coffee with a vegetable finish 4/8/8/4/15 OLD LUXTERS LOVIBONDS HENLEY GOLD _3766_(WBA) courtesy of Laurent Mousson - clear golden-bronze colour with a poor head; estery, aroma of matured banana with a touch of glue; sweet and very tart, medium-bodied; some solvant meet the banana in the finish 3/5/6/3/11 OTTER CLAUS _2044_dark reddish-brown colour, little foam but a nice lacing, strong malty nose with notes of gingerbread, coffee and a touch of undefined spices, full-bodied, oily with a robust bitterness, long malty finish 4/8/7/4/15 OTTER BRIGHT _2043_hazy pale orange colour, little unregular foam with big bubbles, interesting hoppy nose showing cream and apricot notes, medium-bodied, low carbonation, oily with a robust bitterness, the finish is floral, slightly dry and bitter 2/7/7/3/14 OXFORDSHIRE PRIDE of OXFORD _4310_courtesy of Laurent Mousson (WBA) - clear golden pale with a solid and bright white foam; aroma of cream and quince; highly carbonated, slightly oily and with a respectable malt body; very tasty and very bitter, long bitter and fruity hoppy finish - a beautiful brew 5/8/8/5/17 PITFIELD 1792 IMPERIAL STOUT _2858_courtesy of fiulin; opened to celebrate the win of the swiss football team over Korea and its qualification for the next round of the world cup ! - very dark coloured with little foam; roasted coffeish aroma with some alcohol and licorice; thick and oily; full-bodied and with a rather high carbonation; a solid and unexpected sourness takes control of the palate; the finish is moderately dry with more roasted coffeish notes, a touch of warming alcohol and unfortunately more sourness - uncontrolled 3/7/6/3/13 PITFIELD NIGHT ON MARE STREET _5241_courtesy of fiulijn - reddish-brown in colour, no foam; notes of Portwine, light sourish vinegar notes; oily and fullb-odied, sticky and pretty dry; long aftertaste of cherry and alcohol 4/8/8/4/15 PITFIELD NIGHT ON MARE STREET II _5242_courtesy of fiulijn - amber-brown colour with no foam left; strong notes of hazelnut and alcohol; full-bodied and sticky, a subtle carbonation and quite dry; a touch of grapefruit, notes of Portwine and alcohol and pretty bitter 4/8/8/4/16 PURITY PURE GOLD _3737_(WBA) courtesy of Laurent Mousson - transparent golden colour with a little white foam; a bit dusty and quite citrusy aroma; solid carbonation and q thin malt body, fair bitterness; aftertaste of saffron and grapefruit 5/6/6/3/12 PURITY MAD GOOSE _4354_courtesy of laurent Mousson (WBA) - clear and bright golden-bronze colour; firm and long lasting white foam; nice lacing; estery nose, fruity with notes of vanilla; medium-bodied, fresh and fairly bitter, slightly resiney with notes of mint; long bitter flowery and fruity finish - deeply pleasant beer - very hoppy 5/7/8/5/17 PURITY UBU AMBER ALE _4355_courtesy of laurent Mousson (WBA) - clear and bright amber colour with a persistent beige foam; estery nose with a beautiful balance between malts and hops; quite full malt body, fizzy and with a late bitterness; long fruity hoppy finish with some citrusy notes - subtle and deeply balanced, nice work! 5/7/8/4/15 RCH OLD SLUG PORTER DARK ALE _1160_dark colour, giant creamy head, nice lace, roasted coffee aroma, black chocolate, sweet and full with a dry bitter coffee finish 5/7/7/4/15 RCH ALE MARY _1125_red-orange colour, big creamy head with a beautiful lace, raisins and honey aroma, alcohol notes, smooth, bitter with a long dry apple finish - very complex and simply beautiful ! 5/8/8/4/17 RCH EAST STREET CREAM PREMIUM BITTER _1133_red-amber colour, few head but a nice lace, hoppy and fruity with a good malt body, the sweetness is followed by a solid bitterness and a long fruity finish - complex and very subtle, a wonderful brew ! 4/8/8/4/17 RIDLEY & SONS RUMPUS _639_reddish colour, fine lace, few hop, slightly nutty, aliitle bit flat and disappointing 4/4/6/3/8 RIDLEY & SONS OLD BOB STRONG PALE ALE _640_courtesy of Laurent Mousson (WBA) - clear reddish-amber colour under a foamy beige head; aroma of dust and vegetal; medium-bodied with a low bitterness, quite tasteless; some caramel and dust in the finish - very dubious 4/5/4/2/7 ROBINSONS OLD TOM _3036_slightly hazy ruby-brown colour, foamy dark beige head; nice lace; notes of prune and a solid biscuity maltiness; full malt body maintained by a good carbonation; robustly bitter, long dry bitter and malty finish with notes of wood and warming alcohol - beautiful ! 5/7/9/4/15 SALTAIRE FUGGLES BITTER _3798_courtesy of Toni Flükiger - cloudy copper-orange colour with no foam left; the aroma is far more bready than the expected floral touch from the Fuggles; low carbonation and a moderate malt body; a touch of bitterness and a quite long bready finish - a one-dimensional deceptive beer 2/5/6/2/9 SALTAIRE GOLDINGS ALE _3781_courtesy of Toni Flükiger - cloudy orange colour, little irregular foam; aroma of fruity hops (orange marmelade, citrus) and gingerbread; respectable malt body and with a fair bitterness; quite dry and logn fruity hoppy finish - straightforward and very interesting 3/8/7/4/15 samuel smith's imperial stout _710_black, opaque, fine head, chocolate and plum aroma, thick, oily, a little bit overcarbonated, sweet with a very long complex aftertaste (bitter, fruity, molasses, chocolate); hard to think it's only 7% - a wonderful beer ! 5/9/7/5/18 SAMUEL SMITH'S ORGANIC BEST ALE _2224_clear amber colour, little foam, delicate hoppiness with light spicy notes, medium-bodied, solid bitterness in a dry finish - well-brewed and pleasant 3/7/6/3/14 SAMUEL SMITH'S ORGANIC LAGER _119_well, the english should not brew lagers ... spicy(?) aroma, strange taste, dry - really nothing special 3/6/4/2/9 SAMUEL SMITH’S WINTER WELCOME ALE _286_2004-2005 (4/7/7/4/15) - clear amber colour, the initial foam quickly reduces, notes of caramel in a subtle hoppy nose, some astringence, solid malt body, decent bitterness, the finish is quite dry with notes of tobacco and caramel - very drinkable, solid and quite complex
2002-2003 (4/7/7/4/14) - clear amber colour, fine head, light hoppy, buttery and fruity, medium-bodied, subtle, sweet and bitter with a long, light fruity finish - very british, very pleasant
2001-2002 (5/7/6/4/12) - amber colour, creamy head, deep herbal aroma, dry and bitter, light, long vegetable finish
2000-2001 (5/8/7/4/15) - orange colour, nice head, well-hopped, sweet, well-structured, dry finish with an interesting bitterness
1999-2000 (11.0)
1998-1999 (14.0) 4/7/7/4/15 SAMUEL SMITH’S OLD BREWERY PALE ALE _1048_clear amber colour, fine creamy head, fruity and malty nose, smooth and slightly tart, some bitterness in the finish 3/6/7/3/13 SAMUEL SMITH’S OLD BREWERY TADDY PORTER _1263_Beautiful deep-brown color. My first impression was quite frustrating: almost no aroma and no flavor. Who had the bad idea to put this beer in the refrigerator ? Anyway, after waiting 30 minutes, I was able to enjoy it: roasted with slight sourness, caramel aftertaste, but somehow very (too?) light for a porter. 5/7/8/4/14 SAMUEL SMITH’S OATMEAL STOUT _1046_black colour, few head, coffe and mocha aroma, oily, moderate maltiness, long bitter finish - pleasant 3/7/7/4/15 SAMUEL SMITH’S NUT BROWN ALE _1041_transparent dark brown colour, few head and a nice lace, caramel and nutty aroma, notes of licorice, sweet and rich with a slightly dry and bitter finish 4/7/6/3/14 SAMUEL SMITH’S INDIA ALE _1173_clear amber colour, big creamy head, beautiful lace, very hoppy, caramel, floral, smooth and full-bodied with a robust bitterness, long dry bitter finish - well-structured, beautiful brew 5/8/7/4/16 SAMUEL SMITH'S PURE BREWED LAGER _1542_clear bright golden colour, few foam, malty and spicy nose with some herbal and peanuts notes, medium-bodied, light bitterness, long dry herbal finish 4/7/7/3/15 SAMUEL SMITH'S STRONG GOLDEN _2647_clear amber colour without any foam; aroma of apple, alcohol and licorice; a touch of spices too; oily and sticky with a robust sweetness, full-bodied, very bitter and dry finish where more alcohol and fruity notes appear - a perfect winter warmer 4/8/7/4/16 SAMUEL SMITH'S YORKSHIRE STINGO _4531_courtesy of Laurent Mousson - dark amber-brown colour with a persistent beige foam; aroma of blood oranges with some spicy tones in the background; very creamy mouthfeel, full-bodied and with a fair bitterness; very dry with long notes of dried fruits (apples, oranges), oak and a warming alcohol touch - unusual and beautiful brew 5/8/8/5/18 SARAH HUGHES DARK RUBY MILD ALE _324_very dark brown colour, plum and Port-wine aroma, some starting acidity, complex wine-like taste, caramel aftertaste 4/8/7/4/15 SHARP'S HONEY SPICE WHEAT BEER _3769_courtesy of Laurent Mousson (WBA) - slightly hazy pale golden colour with a solid white foam; nice lace; aroma of fabric softener and honey with a touch of mint; oily and full-bodied; some tartness tries to bring some balance to the sweetness; long herbal and honeyish finish with more notes of detergent - strange but not unpleasant 4/6/6/3/12 SHEPHERD NEAME 1698 _3106_clear and bright amber colour, big white foamy head; aroma of berries and caramel; good malt body, some sweetness and a moderate bitterness in a lively palate; flowery and long caramelish aftertaste - very good 4/7/7/4/16 SHEPHERD NEAME FAVERSHAM MM VINTAGE CHRISTMAS ALE _120_orange colour, artichoke aroma, sweet, very bitter, long aftertaste - quite complex 4/7/8/4/16 SHEPHERD NEAME FAVERSHAM MMI VINTAGE CHRISTMAS ALE _888_transparent amber colour, few head, floral and vanilla aroma, well-hopped, nice bitterness, well-balanced, long aftertaste 3/7/8/4/16 SHEPHERD NEAME FAVERSHAM BISHOP’S FINGER _1071_clear amber colour, few head, buttery, caramel and malty nose, fresh and tart with a decent bitterness 3/6/7/3/14 SHEPHERD NEAME FAVERSHAM SPITFIRE BITTER BREWERY CONDITIONED _1070_clear amber colour, fine head, nice lace, caramel and vegetable aroma, too much carbonation, light-bodied with a bitter finish - forgettable 4/7/5/3/11 SHEPHERD NEAME FAVERSHAM the 2002 VINTAGE CHRISTMAS ALE _1386_red-amber colour, almost no foam, nutty, cherry and some licorice in the nose, sweet and oily with a very long, dry, bitter and fruity finish - complex, subtle and very pleasant 4/8/7/4/15 SHEPHERD NEAME the 2004 VINTAGE CHRISTMAS ALE _2251_clear red-amber colour, little foam, moderate hoppiness with notes of red fruits (mango ?), medium-bodied, decent bitterness with a floral hoppy finish 3/7/6/3/13 SHEPHERD NEAME the 2005 VINTAGE CHRISTMAS ALE _2668_clear reddish-amber colour with a little foam; fruity hoppiness (lychee, mango), very flowery and slightly spicy; sweet and bitter with a robust malt body, mellow fruity and flowery finish with a touch of caramel 4/7/7/3/14 SHEPHERD NEAME the 2006 VINTAGE CHRISTMAS ALE _3069_pours a clear amber colour, fast disappearing foam; aroma of caramel and ripe red fuirts; sweet and with a high carbonation, decent bitterness, short and dry fruity finish - not very exciting 3/6/6/3/12 SHEPHERD NEAME WHITSTABLE BAY _4306_courtesy of Laurent Mousson (WBA) - clear and bright golden amber colour with a poor head retention; aroma of flowers, quite discrete; moderate malt body, astringent with a metallic and flowery finish - very dubious 3/4/3/2/7 SHEPHERD NEAME the 2007 VINTAGE CHRISTMAS ALE _3662_courtesy of oh6gdx - clear and bright dark amber colour, little stable and slightly beige foam; fair aroma of berries, caramel and herbs; good malt body, some sweetness and a respectable bitterness; very long malty and fruity fiish - very tasty 4/7/8/4/15 ST. AUSTELL ADMIRAL'S ALE _3924_courtesy of Laurent Mousson - pours a clear reddish-amber colour with a persistent beige foam; aroma of red fruits and cream; respectable malt body, creamy palate; nice bitterness and a quite dry aftertaste of red fruits - subtle and with an interesting character 5/7/7/4/16 ST. AUSTELL PROPER JOB _3925_courtesy of Laurent Mousson - clear bronze colour, little persistent white foam; mix of flowers and citrus in a fairly hoppy nose; medium-bodied, rounded and very bitter, some astringence; very dry and bitter grapefruity and flowery finish - a beautiful beer 4/7/8/4/15 STAG WATNEY’S SCOTCH ALE _900_red-brown colour, fine head, malty nose with touch of caramel and candy, full and very (too) sweet, long sweet and dry finish 3/7/5/3/11 ST. PETER'S LEMON & GINGER _3827_courtesy of Tony Flükiger - hazy dark orange colour, no foam left; indeed: lemon and ginger in the nose, good malt body, sweet with a late dry bitterness; more lemony and spicy aftertaste - very decent 3/6/7/3/13 ST. PETER'S RUBY RED ALE _3372_from crackedkettle.com - clear and dark reddish-amber colour with a dark beige foam and a nice lace; solid malty aroma with hoppy tones, nuts and some caramel, good malt body, rounded palate, some sweetnes and a decent bitterness; the finish is long, malty and very aromatic with notes of cookies and nuts - a nice tasty beer 4/8/8/4/15 ST. PETER'S FRUIT BEER GRAPEFRUIT _3368_from crackedkettle.com - pours a cloudy very dark orange colour; the foam is composed of big bubbles and reduces quickly; the flowery hoppy notes are meeting some grapefruit; sweet and with a fair malt body; a good bitterness which lasts for long in the dry, hoppy and fruity finish 3/6/8/4/14 ST. PETER'S INDIA PALE ALE _3718_from crackedkettle.com - cloudy dark orange colour with a little persistent beige foam; nice lace; solid hoppiness, resiney nose and notes of pine needles; slightly oily and medium-bodied, quite low carbonation and with a robust bitterness; long piney and nutty finish - solid, balanced and full of character 4/7/8/4/15 ST. PETER'S CREAM STOUT _2202_very dark brown colour, little foam, very deep coffeish aroma, licorice and notes of nuts, roasted, sweet and medium-bodied, strong bitterness in a long coffee and chocolatey finish with some notes of alcohol 4/8/7/4/16 ST. PETER'S OLD-STYLE PORTER _2196_very dark-brown colour, chaotic foam with big bubbles, roasted coffeish aroma, chocolate, sweet and oily, the finish is slightly dry and bitter with long and subtle chocolatey notes - mmmmhh this is good ! 3/8/7/5/16 ST. PETER'S ORGANIC ALE _2197_clear amber-orange, the initial head quickly disappears, apricot hoppiness, flowers and peanuts, medium to full-bodied, oily, solid bitterness, the finish is hoppy, malty and bitter - balance and character 3/7/8/4/14 ST. PETER'S HONEY PORTER _2199_clear dark brown colour, almost no foam, just some big bubbles floating, roasted mocha aroma with deep honeyish notes, medium-bodied, strong bitterness in a very dry smokey and coffeeish finish - delightful 3/8/8/4/15 ST. PETER'S ORGANIC BEST BITTER _2198_clear red-amber colour, almost no foam, decent hoppy nose showing some buttery and herbal notes, light-bodied, medium at best, very bitter, the finish is dry and flowery with lot of hoppy notes 2/8/7/3/14 ST. PETER'S G-FREE _4424_from Amstein - clear and pale golden colour with no head retention; corn and citrus in the nose; respectable malt body, quite rounded, sweet and fairly bitter; subtle carbonation, quite dry bitter and gently fruity finish with a good hop presence - pretty good 3/6/6/3/13 SWALE WHITSTABLE OYSTER STOUT _121_dark colour, roasty aroma, beautiful complex flavor, long aftertaste 4/7/9/4/16 TEME VALLEY HEARTH WARMER _2389_bottled - slightly red-amber colour, the foam quickly disappears, strong fruity aroma (prune and cherry), some woody notes, the body is rather light, moderate finishing bitterness 4/7/7/3/13 TEME VALLEY THIS _2390_bottled - slightly hazy amber colour, no foam, unpleasant yeasty notes, a bit flowery, medium-bodied, tart bitterness, dry and quite unpleasant finish - some mistakes here 3/3/4/2/6 THEAKSTON OLD PECULIER _1191_dark ruby-brown colour, fine head and a nice lace, chestnut and toffey aroma, full-bodied and well-balanced, smooth, moderate bitterness, nutty finish - solid and well-made 4/8/7/4/15 THWAITES WAINWRIGHT _4309_courtesy of Laurent Mousson (WBA) - clear golden-bronze colour with a white and persistent foam; aroma of apricot and cream; oily palate, some initial sweetness, tart and very bitter, highly carbonated; long hoppy and fruity finish, quite bitter 4/7/6/3/12 TIMOTHY TAYLOR HAVERCAKE ALE _3851_courtesy of Toni Flükiger - pours a clear amber colour under an irregular foam; fair biscuity maltiness with notes of almonds; clean and soft mouthfeel, rather low carbonation, dry with a late bitterness, long dusty and biscuity finish 4/7/6/4/14 THORNBRIDGE JAIPUR IPA _4608_courtesy of Laurent Mousson - hazy golden-blond colour with a little white foam; dusty and hoppy nose, pear and a touch of sulphur; very creamy mouthfeel, medium-bodied and a subtle carbonation; fairly aromatic bitter finish with lingering fruity notes 4/8/8/4/15 VENTNOR WIGHT SPIRIT BITTER _2396_bottled - clear golden colour, little but firm head, decent hoppy nose with notes of peach, light-bodied with a correct bitterness, dry bitter finish 4/6/6/3/12 VENTNOR OYSTER STOUT _3847_courtesy of Toni Flükiger - clear dark brown colour with almost no foam left; roasted malts and notes of black chocolate; sweet and smooth with a hint of sourness; thin malt body particularly on the end of the tongue; moderately toasty finish with notes of seafood - gentle 3/7/6/3/12 WEL SCOTCH _779_clear red-amber with few and chaotic head, buttery and caramel aroma, very sweet with a disgusting sugary and caramel finish - does not compare to Adelscott 3/5/3/2/6 WENTWORTH RAMPANT GRYPHON _1988_cloudy orange colour, fine foam, floral hoppiness, notes of honey and cream, too much carbonation, very dry and very bitter floral finish - rough 4/6/4/4/12 WHITBREAD (INTERBREW) BODDINGTONS BITTER _1049_pale amber colour, big creamy head, nice lace, floral aroma, very smooth, sweet and light-bodied, short slightly dry finish with notes of caramel 5/6/5/2/12 WHITBREAD EXTRA STOUT _947_dark colour, big head, black chocolate aroma with notes of plum, slightly roasted, bitter and dry finish 4/7/6/4/14 WICKWAR BOB (BRAND OAK BITTER) _2646_an amber-orange colour under a giant foamy beige head; an impressive fruity hoppiness (lemon and pear), lingering notes of cream; creamy mouthfeel, medium-bodied with some initial sweetness soon followed by a robust dry bitterness; long yeasty, bready and dry aftertaste 5/7/7/4/15 WOLD TOP AGAINST THE GRAIN _3923_courtesy of Laurent Mousson - very pale and translucide golden-yellow; nice white foam; citrusy and grainy nose, quite light-bodied with some tartness, grainy; lot of carbonation; quite dry finish - decent 3/5/5/3/11 WOODFORDES NORFOLK NIP _1804_dark brown colour, almost no foam, raisins, malt and alcohol with chocolate notes, oily with lot of carbonation, decent bitterness, long bitter alcohol and raisin finish 4/7/8/4/15 WOODFORDE'S NORFOLK NOG _3724_(WBA) courtesy of Laurent Mousson - clear ruby dark brown colour with a poor foam; toasted and rich malty, hoppy nose; nuts and a touch of solvant; poor malt body, a touch of sourness and a decent bitterness; moderately long aftertaste of toasted malts and tobacco 3/6/6/3/12 WOODFORDE'S SUNDEW _3730_(WBA) courtesy of Laurent Mousson - clear and pale golden-yellow colour; no foam left; very discrete citrusy aroma; very fizzy, poor malt body with a late tartness; aftertaste of citrus lemonade 2/4/4/2/7 WYCHWOOD BLACK WYCH _3375_from crackedkettle.com - pitch black coloured with a little brown foam; nice lace; roasted aroma of black chocolate; lactic; sweet and medium-bodied; a late and shy bitterness and a sweetish chocolaty finish - easy 4/7/6/3/12 WYCHWOOD HOBGOBLIN _1047_clear dark red-amber colour with an unregular foam, aroma of dark fruits and toffee, malty, robust and fresh with a nice bitter fruity finish and some notes of vanilla - subtle and robust at the same time 4/7/8/4/15 WYCHWOOD GOLIATH the GIANT ALE _1655_bright red-amber colour, fine head and a nice lace, citrusy, moderate hoppiness with light buttery notes, very smooth with a decent finishing bitterness - easy 4/6/6/3/11 WYCHWOOD FIDDLER'S ELBOW _1588_clear reddish-amber colour, few foam, light hoppy nose, tangerines, tart and full-bodied, dry and slightly acidic fruity finish - some complexity but I am not a fan of it 3/6/6/2/9 WYCHWOOD CIRCLE MASTER ORGANIC ALE _1657_dark blond colour, few head but a beautiful lace, citrusy nose with notes of caramel, bland, medium-bodied with a rough dry bitter finish - unfriendly 3/5/3/2/6 WYE VALLEY DOROTHY'S GOOD BODY GOLDEN ALE _4308_courtesy of Laurent Mousson (WBA) - clear golden colour with a little white foam leaving a nice lace; quite weird hoppy aroma with notes of orange juice and flowers; medium-bodied, quite oily and very bitter and astringent; very long bitter and flowery, slightly fruity finish - original and very interesting 5/7/8/4/16 WYE VALLEY DOROTHY'S GOODBODY'S IMPERIAL STOUT _5234_courtesy of Laurent Mousson - dark black coloured with a long lasting dark beige foam; aroma of cream and chocolate with notes of oatmeal; creamy mouthfeel and medium-bodied; a light bitterness and a long chocolatey and corny finish 5/7/7/4/15 YOUNG’S CHRISTMAS PUDDING _2655_clear dark ruby colour with a fine little foam; aroma of dried fruits (fig, raisins) with strong notes of vanilla and coconut; good malt body; some sweetness and a high carbonation; the finish is dry and bitter with more notes of coconut and fruit marmelade - it works for me ! 5/7/7/4/16 YOUNG’S KEW BREW _2468_clear amber colour with a little foam, complex floral and perfumy hoppiness, malt and some red fruits, quite thin-bodied, rounded, gently bitter and a long floral hoppy finish - pleasant and quite complex 4/7/6/4/14 YOUNG’S CHAMPION _2226_clear golden colour with a very little foam, citrusy hoppy nose, medium to full body, tart and bitter with a dry and long bitter lemony finish - lively and very interesting 3/7/8/4/15 YOUNG’S DAMSELFLY _1272_cloudy orange colour, fine head, deep floral and fruity (peach) aroma, fresh and sweet with a long dry peaches aftertaste - very original with lot of character; a fantastic lager ! 4/8/7/4/16 YOUNG’S ACCLAIM CHAMPION BEER _396_light golden colour, nice lace, fruity (passion fruit), refreshing, dry aftertaste - not my kind of beer 4/5/4/2/8 YOUNG'S BITTER _1312_amber colour, fine head and a nice lace, well-hopped, floral aroma, buttery, smooth with a moderate bitterness, dry finish 4/7/6/3/12 YOUNG’S DIRTY DICK'S ALE _122_light brown colour, few aroma, few flavor - a deception 4/5/5/3/9 Young's Oatmeal Stout _123_nice dark ruby-brown colour, beautiful head an lace, roasted bready aroma, earthy, medium-bodied and slightly oily, some bitterness and some saltiness, dry earthy and toasted finish 5/7/7/4/14 Young's London Special Ale _124_amber colour, deep bitter orange and nut aroma, compex flavor, great bitterness 4/7/8/5/16 YOUNG’S ELYSIUM _1592_clear blond-amber colour, few foam, cinnamon aroma with fruity notes, sweet and tart with a dry and quite unpleasant finish 2/6/4/2/8 YOUNG’S KEW GOLD _3734_(WBA) courtesy of Laurent Mousson - ckear golden colour and a solid white foam; aroma of wet corn; medium-bodied, tart and slightly bitter with a moderate corny and fruity finish 4/5/5/2/10 YOUNG’S RAM ROD PALE ALE _1765_clear amber colour, the head disappears quickly, buttery nose with notes of red fruits, sweet, medium-bodied, the finish is dry and moderately bitter - subtle and interesting 4/7/6/3/14 YOUNG’S OLD NICK BARLEY WINE _125_ruby colour, nutty nose, full-bodied, smooth, nut flavor 4/7/9/5/16 YOUNG’S TRIPLE A DRAUGHT BITTER _372_orange colour, big head, strange vegetable aroma, extremely smooth, nice bitterness 5/5/7/4/13 YOUNG’S ST GEORGE'S ALE _869_according to the label this beer is exclusively brewed for Sainsbury's (don't ask me what it is, I'm not an englishman ...) - strange transparent green-amber colour, almost no foam, medium hoppiness, fresh apple aroma, slightly tart at the beginning it is smooth and clean in the mouth with an honest touch of bitterness in the finish 3/6/7/3/14 YOUNG’S DOUBLE CHOCOLATE STOUT _590_black colour, fine head, coffee and chocolate aroma, sweet and full with a slightly bitter aftertaste 4/8/7/4/15 YOUNG’S WAGGLEDANCE HONEY BEER _1269_clear amber colour, fine head, nice lace, floral, light honeyish, smooth with a low bitterness, dry finish - lacks of character 4/6/5/2/8 YOUNG'S WINTER WARMER _1389_dark ruby colour, fine head, nutty aroma with notes of chocolate, full-bodied, smooth with a light bitter, nutty finish 4/8/7/3/14 YOUNG'S SPECIAL BITTER _1394_clear amber colour, fine head, buttery, floral aroma, fresh and very smooth with a medium bitterness, a little bit too much carbonation, very long aftertaste 4/7/6/4/14 Eritrea ======= ASMARA NON-ALCOHOLIC MALT BEVERAGE _3813_courtesy of Per Forsgren - hazy orange colour with almost no traces of foam left; aroma of corn and wort; slightly oily and thin-bodied, an aspartam-like sweetness and an aftertaste of dates - surprising and not bad at all 3/4/3/2/8 Estonia ======= A.Le coq _126_dark brown colour, slightly nutty aroma, quite light-bodied for a porter 4/6/6/3/13 TARTU OLLETEHAS A. LE COQ JÕULUPORTER _1888_dark brown colour, few foam, light touch of chocolate and cookie in a very discreet aroma, medium-bodied with a dry and moderate coffeish finish - very modest 4/5/6/2/8 TARTU OLLETEHAS A. LE COQ VIRU _3874_pale golden colour under a fine little white head; solid aromatic fat grassy nose; slightly oily and respectable malt body; mainly sweet, very low bitterness and with a moderate herbal finish 4/6/6/2/11 TARTU OLLETEHAS A. LE COQ DRY ICE _5036_courtesy of oh6gdx - very clear and pale golden colour under a huge bright white foam; aroma of hay and dust with light perfumy plastic notes; moderately carbonated and with a modest malt body, quite rounded and gently oily, no bitterness and with an aftertaste of rancid butter and caoutchouc 4/5/4/2/6 Saku Porter _127_creamy, roasty with a hint of plastic aroma, coffee and chocolate flavor 4/3/8/4/14 SAKU ON ICE _4991_courtesy of oh6gdx - clear golden colour, modest head retention; oily grassy nose with notes of plastic; sweet and slightly sticky palate; moderate malt body, no bitterness; the finish is corny and sweetish - bad 2/3/3/2/6 SAKU KULD EXPORT _4984_canned; courtesy of oh6gdx - clear dark golden colour with almost no foam left; shy oily aromatic hoppy aroma, some sweetness and a medium malt body, some tartness and a low bitterness; oily and slightly dry grassy finish - modest 3/4/4/2/8 EthiOpia ======= HARAR BEER _4522_courtesy of fiulijn - cloudy orange colour with a poor head retention; aroma of paper and sour apples; medium malt body; the sweet malt backbone is dominated by unwelcomed sourish notes; the finish is dry and sourish - not without interest but looks unfortunately not fresh anymore (althoug only 3 months after BB date) 3/4/4/2/7 Faroe ===== FÖROYA BJOR PILSNAR _1180_clear pale yellow colour, almost no head, few hop aroma, sweet and oily - one-dimensional and boring 2/3/3/2/5 FÖROYA BJóR ROCKALL BROWN ALE _3977_courtesy of Antonio Ruiz - pours a clear brown colour under a little but persistent beige foam; correct lacing; aroma of marzipan and cane sugar; sweet and thin malt body; flat, short dusty and cookie-like finish - something went wrong here 4/4/3/2/5 Fiji ==== FOSTER'S GROUP PACIFIC FIJI BITTER _2803_courtesy of Per Samuelsson - relatively clear golden colour with almost no foam; the nose shows nothing but discrete plastic notes; the very high carbonation almost hides the poor malt body; sweet and no bitterness (the name of the beer must be ironical); finishes surprisingly dry but short and watery - luckily, I'm not disappointed because there is a long time that I don't expect anymore to have a good beer coming from a new country 2/3/2/2/4 FOSTER'S GROUP PACIFIC FIJI EXPORT BITTER _2840_courtesy of Oakes - clear golden colour, little foam and a nice lace; strong metallic nose with a touch of plastic; sweet and oily with an unclean malt palate; no bitterness and a metallic finish - very bad 3/3/4/2/6 Finland ======= ÅLANDS STALLHAGEN JULBOCK _3661_courtesy of oh6gdx - pours a clear ruby-brown colour, almost no foam left; aroma of butter and caramel, sweet and poor malt body; some late tartness, slightly toasted; moderate and flat caramelish finish - very modest 3/6/4/2/8 ÅLANDS DUNKLES EXPORT _3254_courtesy of oh6gdx - very dark brown colour under a firm and creamy beige head; nice lace; toasted, almost smokey maltiness, notes of cookies and butter; soft and creamy mouthfeel, low carbonation, sweet and medium-bodied at best, a late but fair bitterness; finishes moderately dry, long, toasted and malty - a nice one 5/7/6/3/14 ÅLANDS STALLHAGEN III _3132_courtesy of oh6gdx - slightly hazy pale golden-yellow colour; gentle notes of almonds in the nose; clean palate, some sweetness and a moderate malt body; low bitterness; slightly oily; more notes of almonds in the aftertaste - nothing special 2/5/6/3/12 ÅLANDS STALLHAGEN OKTOBERFESTBIER _3018_courtesy of oh6gdx - pours a clear amber colour with a poor head retention; some biscuity maltiness, light notes of red fruit; robust malt body maintained by a good carbonation, beautiful balance between the initial sweetness and the finishing pronounced bitterness; long and very dry bitter and malty aftertaste - a very good beer 4/6/8/4/16 ÅLANDS STALLHAGEN DARK LAGER III _3127_courtesy of oh6gdx - pours a clear dark amber colour with a fast disappearing foam; fruity aromatic hoppiness with notes of caramel; initial sweetness, regular and medium malt body; some late dry bitterness and more notes of red fruits in the finish - moderately tasty but very drinkable 3/6/6/3/12 ÅLANDS STALLHAGEN DARK LAGER IV _3663_courtesy of oh6gdx - hazy amber-brown colour without foam; aroma of fresh apples and herbs, sweet and medium-bodied, quite low carbonation and some tart sourness; moderately dry and fruity finish - weird 2/4/5/2/10 ÅLANDS STALLHAGEN PÅSK _3822_courtesy of Per - pours a very dark brown colour with a poor head retention; fair malty nose with notes of toffee; very sweet and with a good malt body; long sweetish malty and caramelish finish 4/7/6/3/13 ÅLANDS STALLHAGEN PÅSK 2008 (Alko Version) _3880_courtesy of oh6gdx - very dark brown colour with almost no foam left; aroma of cola, malt and ginger; sweet and heavy mouthfeel, good malt body; th finish is malty with more notes of ginger - forgettable 3/5/5/3/12 BEER HUNTERS PAHA PUKKI _4059_courtesy of oh6gdx - black coloured with no head retention; solid aroma of smoked bacon and salami; medium-bodied, rounded mouthfeel and with a decent bitterness; quite dry and fairly smokey malty finish showing more notes of bacon and ashes - a beautiful smoked beer 4/8/7/4/17 FINLANDIA SAHTI STRONG _1533_brown-orange colour, fine head, apple and grapefruit aroma with notes of juniper, very sweet balanced by a nice acidity, aftertaste of alcohol, fruity, sweeties-like - very original with lot of character 4/7/6/3/15 FINLANDIA SAHTI FINLANDIA SAHTI _1989_hazy red-amber colour, almost no foam, apple, moisture and herbal aroma with smokey notes, very sweet and oily with a finishing acidity, bubblegum-like finish with a warming alcohol touch, a bit disgusting - original and hard to rate 4/7/7/3/13 HARTWALL 1836 CLASSIC CHOCOLATE PORTER _3546_courtesy of oh6gdx; canned as Chocolate Porter - clear dark ruby colour with a little beige foam and a nice lacing; deep aroma of pralines and chocolate; quite light-bodied, sweet and highly carbonated; late sourness/bitterness before a moderately dry and sour aftertaste of cocoa - not really convincing 4/6/6/3/10 HARTWALL KÄRPPÄ OLUT III _3881_courtesy of oh6gdx - clear bronze colour with a modest foam left; shy hints of flowery and fruity hoppiness, sweet and fizzy with a medium malt body; decently tasty, moderate malty and corny finish 3/5/5/3/11 HARTWALL SININEN III _3878_canned; courtesy of oh6gdx - clear bright golden colour with a little white foam; nice lace; gentle flowery hoppiness, sweet and light to medium malt body; quite watery and slightly corny finish 3/5/4/2/10 HARTWALL PORTER III _3126_courtesy of oh6gdx - pours a very dark brown, almost black colour; a little and irregualr foam; gently roasted with notes of ashes and dust; medium-bodied, creamy mouthfeel; slightly dry finish with some bitterness, aftertaste of ashes with a touch of vanilla - unspectacular 4/6/6/3/12 HARTWALL 1836 CLASSIC ALL MALT LAGER _3250_courtesy of oh6gdx; canned - clear amber-bronze colour with a little pale beige foam; a hint of toasted malts, sweet and medium-bodied, moderate malty finish - well-made but absolutely no character 4/5/6/2/11 HARTWALL GOURMET TUMMA RUOKAOLUT _4998_courtesy of oh6gdx - pours a hazy dark reddish-amber colour with a modest foam left; malt and caramel in the nose with a metallic touch; sweet and medium-bodied, a hint of sourness and a decently long aftertaste of toffee 3/5/6/3/12 HARTWALL GOURMET VAALEA RUOKAOLUT _5053_courtesy of oh6gdx - hazy blond colour with a little chaotic foam left; aroma of leather and grass; juicy palate with a light tart bitterness, medium-bodied, some residual sugars in a decently bitter herbal finish 4/5/6/3/11 HARTWALL 1836 CLASSIC WHITE LAGER _3251_courtesy of oh6gdx; canned - slightly hazy pale golden-yellow colour, little irregualr foam; citrusy aroma with spicy notes (cinnamon); sweet and sligthly tart, light to medium-bodied; very short finish; moderately dry and corny 3/5/4/2/7 HOLLOLAN HIRVI KIVISAHTI _2268_cloudy red-brown colour, no foam, smokey, banana bubblegum aroma, oily, a bit acidic, sweet and medium-bodied, the finish is quite long, blubblegum-like with more subtle notes of banana and smoke - an enormous thank you to Laurent Mousson for this one ! 4/8/7/4/16 KY PANIMO BROSTRÖMS PORTER DRICKA _3247_courtesy of oh6gdx; plastic hand bottle - cloudy amber brown with a fast disappearing foam, weird aroma of fish and meat; almost no carbonation and no malt body; a fair sweetness which persists in the finish; more notes of meat in the aftertaste - not that bad 2/4/4/2/8 LAITILAN WIRVOITUSJUOMATEHDAS KIEVARI SCHWARZ _4109_courtesy of oh6gdx - clear and bright dark brown colour with a rubish hue; persistent beige foam; pretty aroma of roasted malts, ashes and with buttery tones underneath; moderate malt body, regular and solid carbonation, some sweetness and a long toasted malty finish where notes of caramel and ashes show up - very pleasant 4/7/7/3/13 LAITILAN WIRVOITUSJUOMATEHDAS KIEVARI RETALE _5072_courtesy of oh6gdx - hazy reddish-amber colour with a modest head retention, the aroma is bready with notes of caramel; thin-bodied, mild and with a subtle carbonation; moderate carbonation with long bready and malty tones in the aftertaste - quite charming 3/7/6/3/12 LAITILAN WIRVOITUSJUOMATEHDAS KUKKO LAGER III _4077_can; courtesy of oh6gdx - clear and bright golden colour, little persistent foam; aroma of soap and butter with a light fruity touch; medium malt body, some sweetness and a very low bitterness; moderately dry malty and slightly fruity finish - not that bad 3/4/5/2/11 LAITILAN WIRVOITUSJUOMATEHDAS KUKKO PILS III _4203_canned; courtesy of oh6gdx - pale golden colour with a little but persistent foam, correct lacing; solid herbal aroma with notes of oily hops and almonds; medium-bodied with some sweetness before a decent herbal bitterness, slightly oily; quite dry and long grassy aftertaste - very drinkable 3/6/7/3/14 LAITILAN WIRVOITUSJUOMATEHDAS VAHVA KUKKO _3012_can; courtesy of oh6gdx - clear and bright golden colour, no head retention; some aromatic hoppiness showing fat and rough grassy notes; sweet and oily, quite full-bodied but with some harshness; the finish is moderately dry with notes of solvant and pepper - strange and without subtility 3/5/4/2/9 LAITILAN WIRVOITUSJUOMATEHDAS the HURRIGANES III _3887_courtesy of oh6gdx; canned - hazy golden colour with a solid white foam; aroma of old apples and pear, fizzy and light to medium-body, sweet with a late tartness; slightly malty and herbal finish 4/3/4/2/8 LAITILAN WIRVOITUSJUOMATEHDAS KUKKO PORTTERI _3974_courtesy of oh6gdx - almost black coloured with a persistent and firm beige foam; correct lacing; solid aroma of mocha, milk coffee; some tartness due to a solid carbonation; good malt body and a robust bitterness; the finish is a bit lactic with more notes of milk coffee and chocolate 5/7/7/3/14 LAITILAN WIRVOITUSJUOMATEHDAS BEER HUNTERS MUFLONI STOUT III _5038_courtesy of oh6gdx - dark black coloured with a modest foam left; very roasted aroma of dark chocolate and coffee with vanilla notes; mediumb-bodied and pretty tasty, some sweetness, low bitterness and a quite long finish of licorice and cold coffee 4/7/6/3/13 LAITILAN WIRVOITUSJUOMATEHDAS KIEVARI HUMALAINEN _5039_courtesy of oh6gdx - hazy blond-orange colour with a little pale beige foam left; fairly hoppy aroma with notes of honey and herbs; slightly metallic; rounded palate and medium-bodied, solidly bitter and with a long flowery and almondy finish; dry 4/7/7/3/13 LAITILAN WIRVOITUSJUOMATEHDAS KESÄ _4378_courtesy of oh6gdx - cloudy blond-orange colour with a firm and persistent white foam; aroma of dust, spices and grapefruit; moderate malt body, tart and acidic, lively carbonation, dry and bitter/acidic fruity finish; slightly phenolic 4/6/7/3/13 LAITILAN WIRVOITUSJUOMATEHDAS KIEVARI MÄMMI _4382_courtesy of oh6gdx - clear amber colour, no foam left; aroma of flowers, mint and caramel; moderate malt body, sweet with some tartness; short and slightly dry earthy and flowery finish 3/5/6/3/11 LAMMI LAMMIN SAHTIA _1528_dark orange colour, absolutely no foam, aroma of smoked bacon, apricot and herbal, very low carbonation, sweet and sour, very long dry sour finish with fruity notes - a strange but not unpleasant experience 3/7/6/3/14 LAPIN KULTA EXPORT IV A _568_transparent golden colour, few head, mild hop aroma, crispy, quite full-bodied, too oily for my taste 3/5/4/3/9 HARTWALL LAPIN KULTA TALVI IV B _3144_courtesy of oh6gdx - slightly hazy dark reddish-amber colour, fine stable pale beige foam leaving a nice lace; slightly toasty and malty nose, unclean aroma of caramel and flowers; sweet, heavy and quite full-bodied, some weird bitterness; the finish shows more malty notes but is quite short and a bit watery - not bad at all but chaotic 5/6/6/3/13 HARTWALL LAPIN KULTA JOULU III _3699_courtesy of oh6gdx; labeled Joulu III - pours a clear red-amber colour under a solid persistent beige foam; perfect lace; slightly earthy aroma of toffee and gingerbread; some sweetness, very creamy mouthfeel, a moderate bitterness, quite dry earthy and slightly spicy finish - not bad at all ... and more a Vienna than a dunkel to me 5/6/6/3/13 MALLASKOSKI MALLASKOSKEN TUMMA KUOHU III _3655_courtesy of oh6gdx; canned - clear and bright amber colour with a short lasting head; weird aroma of fish and caramel; low carbonation and a poor malt body; sweet with some tart bitterness, moderately dry caramelish and a bit toasty finish 3/4/5/2/10 MALLASKOSKI VAHVA TUMMA KUOHU IV _2003_clear dark reddish-brown colour with a big creamy head, nice lace, toasted maltiness with light plumy notes, light-bodied, low bitterness, the finish is dry and slightly smokey - light but not bad at all 5/7/5/3/13 MALLASKOSKI MALLASKOSKEN VAALEA KUOHU III _3650_courtesy of oh6gdx; canned - clear golden-bronze colour under a foamy but fast disappearing white head; correct lace; charming aromatic hoppiness, notes of hazelnut, medium-bodied, a gentle late bitterness; long aftertaste of peanuts - pleasant and very aromatic 3/7/6/3/14 MALLASKOSKI MALLASKOSKEN KUOHU PUNERTAVA AMBER _4997_courtesy of oh6gdx; canned - slightly hazy amber colour with no head retention; notes of caramel and red fruits; chewy malts; sweet and with a moderate malt body, light carbonation and no bitterness; light malty and caramelish aftertaste and a metallic touch 2/5/4/2/9 NOKIAN PANIMO ÅRET RUNT _3549_courtesy of oh6gdx - hazy bordeaux colour, no foam remaining; aroma of raspberries marmelade; good malt body and a regular carbonation; sweet and lively palate; moderate malty finish with notes of red fruits - a pleasant beer 4/7/6/3/14 NOKIAN PANIMO TALVI III _5032_courtesy of oh6gdx - very dark brown colour with no foam left; aroma of cola and licorice; some sweetness from the malt; rounded palate and a medium malt backbone; decently tasty, low bitterness and a gentle malty aftertaste with more notes of licorice - unusual 3/6/6/3/11 NOKIAN PANIMO TALVI IV _3145_courtesy of oh6gdx - pours an opaque dark brown colour under a solid creamy beige head; nice lace; roasted malty aroma with notes of biscuits and apples; creamy mouthfeel and a high carbonation, robust initial sweetness, medium to full-bodied; hint of late bitterness; the aftertaste is very toasty, malty, earthy and buttery - a good beer 5/7/7/3/14 NOKIAN PANIMO KEISARI III _3124_canned; courtesy of oh6gdx - pours a hazy dark red-amber colour under a fine beige head; earthy and flowery aroma with notes of red ruits; medium and regular malt body; finishes dry and bitter with more long flowery notes 3/6/6/3/13 NOKIAN PANIMO KEISARI STRONG IV _3035_courtesy of oh6gdx - clear amber colour, little persistent foam; slightly toasty, aroma of melon and toffee; sweet malt flavour, a moderate bitterness and a rather short aftertaste of red fruits and straw 3/5/5/2/9 NOKIAN PANIMO PUNIKKI _3131_courtesy of oh6gdx - slightly hazy blond-orange colour with a little foam; aroma of corn and peanuts with a touch of orange; effervescent, medium-bodied and with a light tartnbess, the finish is rather dry and short with some flowery notes 3/6/6/3/12 NOKIAN PANIMO KEISARI PILS III _4364_courtesy of oh6gdx; canned - slightly hazy golden-blond colour with a persistent white foam; fat grassy aroma with notes of corn; a bit oily and medium-bodied, sweet, long grassy and sweetish finish - quite heavy and unrefined 4/4/4/2/7 NOKIAN PANIMO KOMMODORI III _3134_courtesy of oh6gdx - pours a cloudy dark red-brown colour; almost no foam; aroma of apple and licorice; high carbonated, medium-bodied with a very dry, slightly herbal and licorice finish 3/6/6/3/12 NOKIAN PANIMO PÄÄSIÄISOLUT _3253_courtesy of oh6gdx - hazy dark brown colour and no foam; sweet malts and caramel in the nose; sweet with a medium to full malt body supported by a fine carbonation; some residual sweetness along with ,alty, caramelish notes in the finish - solid and drinkable but unspectacular 3/6/7/3/12 OLVI TUMMA JOULUOLUT III _3125_canned; courtesy of oh6gdx - slightly hazy dark golden-amber colour; very little beige foam; sweet malty aroma with light notes of caramel, almost medium-bodied, some sweetness but otherwise quite tasteless; soft palate, short elusive finish with a hint of caramel and flowers - gentle 4/5/5/2/11 OLVI EXPORT _5197_canned; from Bier-Bienne - pale and clear golden colour and with a poor foam left; aroma of plastic and rancid butter; initially slightly oily and with a modest malt body, fizzy; dry and short corny and buttery finish - very bad 2/2/2/2/3 OLVI SUOMALAINEN JUHLAOLUT _4992_canned; courtesy of oh6gdx - pours a clear pale amber colour with a little foam left; light notes of flowers and caramel, slightly toasted; sweet and with a modest carbonation; thin-bodied; a weird herbal bitterness before a short flowery and caramelish finish - pretty strange 3/4/4/2/7 OLVI SANDELS DARK _4989_canned; courtesy of oh6gdx - clear ruby-brown colour with a little beige foam left; toasted aroma of toffee with light metallic notes; sweet and rather thin-bodied, low bitterness and with a moderate aftertaste of toasted caramelish malts - gentle 4/6/5/2/9 OLVI SANDELS IV A _4009_courtesy of oh6gdx - clear golden-bronze colour with a moderate white head, aroma of plastic, solvant and oily hops, sweet and quite tasteless, no bitterness, synthetic aftertaste 3/3/3/2/5 OLVI TUMMA OLUT _2125_clear brown colour, chaotic foam, moderate maltiness, buttery, quite earthy, light-bodied and neutral flavours, short watery finish 3/6/4/2/7 OLVI TUPLAPUKKI _3013_courtesy of oh6gdx - clear golden-copper colour, little persistent foam with a nice lacing; light notes of alcohol with some vanilla and apple; very sweet maltiness, no bitterness, long malty finish with more notes of alcohol - burning fuel ... 3/4/4/2/6 OLVI 130 VUOTTA JUHLAOLUT _3879_canned; courtesy of oh6gdx - clear bronze colour with an elusive foam; light fruity hoppiness, medium-bodied, sweet, chewy malts palate; dusty and slightly fruity finish - decent 3/6/5/3/12 OLVI VAAKUNA III _4381_courtesy of oh6gdx; canned - slightly hazy amber colourpoor foam left, caramel and flowers in the nose; lively carbonation and quite thin-bodied, slightly sweet, some residual sweetness and more caramelish notes in the finish 3/6/6/3/12 HUVILA PALE ALE _4118_courtesy of oh6gdx/i> - pours a hazy red-orange colour under a slightly beige foam and a correct lacing; subtle hoppiness with aroma of quince and apricot; slightly oily, clean and rounded palate, medium-bodied; a fait bitterness introduces a dry fruity and quite long lasting finish 4/7/7/4/14 PANIMORAVINTOLA HUVILA JOHN GOLDING ESB _3708_from crackedkettle.com - pours a cloudy dark red-amber colour under an elusive beige foam; nice lacing; aroma of litchies, almonds and cloves; initialy creamy mouthfeel but soon continues tart and sharply bitter; medium-bodied underneath; the finish is long, dry and very bitter with fruity and honeyish notes - a beautiful hoppy brew 4/7/8/4/16 PANIMORAVINTOLA HUVILA PORTER _3607_courtesy of oh6gdx - pours a very dark brown colour with a ruby hue; solid creamy beige head; gently roasted nose, aroma of pralines with some vanilla and licorice in the background; moderate carbonation and a good malt body; oily and solidly bitter; long coffeish, chocolaty finish with some dried fruity notes and residual sugars 4/8/8/4/17 PANIMORAVINTOLA HUVILA MALGÅRD DINKEL _3555_courtesy of oh6gdx/i> - slightly hazy reddish-amber colour, almost no foam; aroma of quince and pear; sweet and medium-bodied; quite low carbonation; lively palate; a moderate bitterness introduces a quite long fruity finish - interesting 3/6/6/3/13 PANIMORAVINTOLA HUVILA JOUTSEN _3252_courtesy of oh6gdx - fully cloudy dark and bright orange colour, quickly disappearing foam; aroma of oranges and tangerines; medium-bodied but irregular body; unclean, sweet with some tart acidity; short dry and elusive fruity and yeasty finish - doesn't work for me 2/5/4/2/7 PANIMORAVINTOLA HUVILA HYVÄ TUOMAS JOULUOLUT _3257_courtesy of oh6gdx - bordeaux-brown colour, hazy; little irregualr foam formed of big bubbles; aroma of butterscotch and cookie maltiness; sweet and medium-bodied, fairly bitter, dry and malty, somehow flowerish finish 4/7/6/3/14 PANIMORAVINTOLA TEERENPELI HULLUJUSSI _3612_courtesy of oh6gdx - hazy dark brown colour with a solid creamy dark beige head; toasty nose with notes of cookie maltiness and bitter almonds; medium-bodied, some sweetness and some sourness too; long sourish and malty almondy finish - the sourness fits here very well 4/7/7/3/14 PANIMORAVINTOLA TEERENPELI VAUHTIVILLE _3634_courtesy of oh6gdx - cloudy dark orange colour with some particules floating within; no foam left; yeasty, juicy orange with strong notes of coriander, solid carbonation and sweetness, good malt body; a respectable citric acidity gives it a good drinkability; more spicy and citrusy notes met some residual sugars in a quite long finish 4/7/7/3/14 TEERENPELI LAISKAJAAKKO _4177_courtesy of oh6gdx - cloudy dark ruby-brown colour with a little beige foam; slightly roasted with notes of caramel and chocolate, medium-bodied, tart and slightly astringent; quite dry and fairly bitter with a roasty aftertaste of malt and caramel with a light citric note - very interesting 4/7/6/3/14 TEERENPELI ONNENPEKKA _4182_courtesy of oh6gdx - slightly hazy golden colour with a solid white foam; solid herbal aroma with notes of honey, very fresh, clean and fresh palate, medium-bodied, sharp and decently bitter; long herbal and honeyish finish - very nice beer 4/8/7/3/14 SAIMAAN PANIMO LAMMIN KÄKI OLUT III _3573_courtesy of oh6gdx - amber-orange colour with a bad head retention; aroma of dried dates with a touch of vinegar (didn’t catch the juniper here); sweet and with a low carbonation; quite thin-bodied; low bitterness and more notes of dates in the finish - confusing 2/7/5/3/12 SAIMAAN PANIMO ROKRAMMI PILS IV A _3021_courtesy of oh6gdx - clear golden-amber colour, bad head retention; the aroma shows fat grassy and peppery notes; rounded malt profile, full-bodied, fair and dry bitterness; the finish is herbal, salty and very dry - balance and character for this quite unusual pils 3/7/7/4/13 SAIMAAN PANIMO ROKRAMMI PILS III _4141_courtesy of oh6gdx - clear golden colour with a solid white foam; gentle aromatic hops bringing a note of almonds; sweet and moderate malt body, subtle carbonation; quite harsh in the finish with lingering notes of iron and paperboard - quite bad 4/4/3/2/7 SAIMAAN PANIMO LAMMIN PUHTI OLUT IV B _3046_courtesy of oh6gdx - hazy reddish-brown colour, no foam remaining; aroma of prune and licorice, a touch of alcohol, blueberries and nut; sweet and full-bodied, a bit sticky, some dry bitterness; quite short fruity finish where unwanted flowery notes appear 3/6/6/3/11 SAIMAAN PANIMO MARSALKKA III _4068_courtesy of oh6gdx - clear golden colour under a foamy white head; fat grassy nose, oily hops; fizzy and tart, medium-bodied, moderate bitterness; aftertaste of almonds and wet paperboard 3/5/5/2/9 SAIMAAN PANIMO MARSALKKA IV A _3973_courtesy of oh6gdx - bronze colour with a little persistent foam; oily aromatic hoppiness; quite sweet with a good malt body, a moderate bitterness, logn aftertaste of peanuts and flowers - crisp and fresh; not bad at all 4/7/7/3/13 SAIMAAN PANIMO SAIMAA LAGER III _4070_courtesy of oh6gdx - clear golden colour under a foamy white head; fat grassy nose, oily hops; fizzy and tart, medium-bodied, moderate bitterness; aftertaste of almonds and wet paperboard 3/5/5/2/9 SINEBRYCHOFF ALKOHOLITON TUMMA LAGER _3648_courtesy of oh6gdx - pours a clear and bright dark ruby-brown colour, foamy beige head leaving a correct lace but vanishing quickly; aroma of bread/yeast and dextrose; a subtle carbonation and a poor malt body, sweet with some tart corny finish; quite dry aftertaste leaving long notes of malts in the mouth - very thin but without most of the characteristics making almost all NA beers undrinkable; a nice surprise 3/6/4/2/11 SINEBRYCHOFF KOFF III _4075_canned; courtesy of oh6gdx - clear bronze colour with a solid and firm white foam; moderate buttery and flowery nose; sweet and smooth, low carbonation; no real bitterness and with a flowery and quite weird finish 4/5/4/2/8 SINEBRYCHOFF KOFF LITE _3898_courtesy of oh6gdx - translucide and pale golden colour, temporary white foam; aroma of paper and dust, sweet and dull, fizzy and light-bodied; quite dry and very short corny and papery finish - deeply bad 2/3/2/1/3 SINEBRYCHOFF KOFF JOULUOLUT _3560_courtesy of oh6gdx - clear ruby-brown colour with an elusive foam; some red fruits and a hint of caramel in the nose, metallic; solid carbonation, sweet and medium-bodied; quite dry and bitter finish with notes of biscuit and caramel - sharp and rather dull 3/5/5/2/10 SINEBRYCHOFF KOFF PÄÄSIÄISOLUT PASKÖL _1541_clear red-amber colour, few foam, aroma of berries and malt, chocolate, sweet, medium-bodied, oily, long dry malty and fruity finish - charming 4/7/7/4/14 SINEBRYCHOFF KOFF SURFER III _4987_courtesy of oh6gdx; canned - very clear golden colour with a persistent white foam; nice lace left on the glass; light aroma of oily grass and corn; thin-bodied and pretty tasteless, sweet and with no bitterness; light herbal finish 3/3/3/2/7 SINEBRYCHOFF NIKOLAÏ VEHNÄ LAGER _4373_courtesy of oh6gdx; canned - clear and bright golden coloured, little white foam left; fresh aroma of citrus and cinnamon, light notes of other spices, moderate malt body, some sweetness and a wheaty honeyish finish - an easy beer but not unpleasant at all 4/6/5/3/12 SINEBRYCHOFF KOFF WILD INDIAN _3256_courtesy of oh6gdx; canned - clear and bright golden-bronze colour under an elusive white foam; no aroma except for a touch of corn; sweet and almost medium-bodied, some tartness, no bitterness, short corny finish - bad 2/3/3/2/5 SINEBRYCHOFF KROUVI _3037_courtesy of oh6gdx - pours a hazy amber-orange colour, decent white head and a nice lace; aroma of bread and fruits bubblegum; very carbonated, medium-bodied, short and moderately dusty, bready finish 3/6/6/3/11 SINEBRYCHOFF KARHU KORPISAVU _4377_courtesy of oh6gdx - hazy amber-copper colour with a little beige foam; aroma of smoked sausages; medium to full malt body, sweet and clean rounded palate; long smokey finish with some flowery notes 4/6/7/3/13 SINEBRYCHOFF KARHU KORPISAVU III _4980_courtesy of oh6gdx - translucide golden orange colour with a poor head retention; a decent smokiness in a one dimensional nose; medium-bodied and slightly tart, no bitterness and a flowery gently smoky finish - simplistic 3/5/5/2/8 SINEBRYCHOFF PORTER IV _1182_very dark colour, big creamy black-tainted head, nice lace, black chocolate and dark fruity aroma, full-bodied, strong bitterness with a long dry chocolate finish 5/9/8/4/17 SINEBRYCHOFF KOFF IV A _1828_clear bright golden colour, giant creamy head and a nice lace, grassy nose, light grainy, sweet, slightly oily and dry 4/4/4/2/9 SINEBRYCHOFF KARHU IV A _1829_clear gold-amber colour with a fine foam, wet paperboard and green apple aroma, sweet and dry with a plastic-like finish 3/3/3/2/6 SINEBRYCHOFF KARHU TOSI VAHVA _3014_can; courtesy of oh6gdx - clear and dark amber colour with a very little foam; a gentle malty nose with a hint of toastiness; sweet maltiness, some biscuity and dusty notes in the finish, ashes - the 8% are quite well hidden 3/5/6/3/12 VAKKA-SUOMEN PANIMO PRYKMESTAR PALE ALE _4038_courtesy of oh6gdx - slightly hazy reddish-amber colour, little pale beige head; aroma of caramel and flowers; notes of bread; low carbonation, sweet and gently bitter; long aftertaste of flowers and caramel 4/6/6/3/12 VAKKA-SUOMEN PANIMO PÄÄSIÄISOLUT _4977_courtesy of oh6gdx - dark brown colour with a long lasting beige foam left; nice lacework; huge aroma of nesquik and chocolate; slightly dusty; sweet and quite creamy palate; no bitterness and enough chocolate left in the finish for all the family; notes of vanilla and quite thin-bodied - lacking of balance 4/5/4/2/7 VAKKA-SUOMEN PANIMO PRYKMESTAR SAVU _4388_courtesy of oh6gdx - dark black coloured with no head retention; robustly toasted aroma with notes of ashes and coffee; clean palate with a low carbonation; fairly bitter and a long toasted chocolatey and coffeish aftertaste - very pleasant 3/7/7/4/14 VAKKA-SUOMEN PANIMO PRYKMESTAR SCHWARZ _4173_courtesy of oh6gdx - dark brown, almost black colour with a little beige foam left; solid aroma of cold ashes and licorice; fairly toasted, quite light-bodied and decently bitter; long toasted finish of ashes - a nice Schwarzbier 4/8/7/4/15 VAKKA-SUOMEN PANIMO UUDENKAUPUNGIN TALVI OLUT _4366_courtesy of oh6gdx - clear and pale ruby-brown colour, little foam left; fairly toasted with notes of biscuity maltiness and caramel; medium-bodied and quite sweet with some tartness due to the lively carbonation; some late bitterness; long and very earthy cookie-like finish 4/7/6/3/13 VAKKA-SUOMEN PANIMO PRYKMESTAR PILS _4172_courtesy of oh6gdx - clear bronze colour with a very poor head retention; unusual aroma of hazelnut and grains, slightly spicy; clean palate and moderate malt body, some late bitterness; dry and bitter hazelnutty finish 3/7/6/3/13 France ====== ? LES SAVOYARDES LA GROLE _2344_pale red-amber colour, almost no foam, aroma of cheese and dust, sweet and medium-bodied, dusty finish - what a strange stuff ?!? 4/4/4/2/7 ? BIÈRE DES FLANDRES _565_intense golden colour, fine lace, fruity and alcohol nose, sweet and full 4/7/7/3/13 ANNOEULLIN l'ANGELUS DE MARS _3442_pours a clear amber colour with a little pale beige foam; aroma of apple and quince marmelade with a hint of undefined spices; a bit vinous;; a decent malt body, a good and regualr carbonation; sweet and with a low bitterness; moderately dry and with a long fruity and a bit sweeties-like finish 4/7/6/3/14 ANNOEULLIN l'ANGELUS DE NOËL _2735_clear amber-orange colour with almost no foam remaining; aroma of malt and licorice; initial sweetness, sticky and very tasty, malty, robust dry bitterness, long aftertaste of red fruits and spices - a solid and very pleasant brew 4/7/8/4/15 ARTÉSIENNE ST. GLINGLIN TRIPLE _4092_courtesy of Laurent Mousson - hazy blond colour with a persistent white foam; yeasty with solid notes of ripe bananas; esters; chewy malts, very sweet and highly carbonated; quite full-bodied; aftertaste of solvant, alcohol and candi sugars 4/6/5/2/8 AUCKLEN'S PUR MALT _1430_clear golden-amber colour, fine head, aroma of paperboard and unfermented malt, plastic and sewer with an aftertaste of wash products absolutely undrinkable 3/2/2/1/1 33 EXPORT DEMI RONDELLE _1341_clear golden-orange colour, few head, lemon and synthetic aroma, sweet and slightly acid with a brief citrusy finish - it's like drinking washing powder 3/3/3/2/5 B.D.A INDEPENDENT PEOPLE SPECIAL BLOND BEER _2121_clear bright golden colour, unregular foam, hint of lemon and alcohol in a poor nose, oily and medium-bodied, cloying sweetness, the finish is malty with more alcohol notes 3/4/4/2/6 BOURGANEL au NOUGAT _2879_courtesy of Stéphanie Dürler - pours a slightly hazy pale golden colour under a little foam; deep and very pure aroma of honey and almonds, notes of cocoa; rather high carbonation and a decent malt body; the finish is long, nutty and oily, no bitterness - original and pleasant though tending to be cloying if you finish your glass 3/7/6/3/13 BRASSERIE DE L'ABBAYE DU CATEAU VIVAT _2978_pours a clear golden-amber colour with a little but stable foam; the aroma is flowery/grassy with light citrusy notes; sweet and quite full-bodied, rather high carbonation and a low bitterness; the finish is quite flat with more grassy and citrusy notes - terribly lacking of character 3/5/6/2/11 BRASSERIE DE BOURBON BOURBON _3107_canned - pours a clear golden colour under a white foamy head; fresh and gently herbal nose; quite sweet and with a moderate malt body; low if any bitterness; notes of herbs and corn in a decently long finish 3/5/4/2/8 brasseurs de gayants lutece _128_copper colour, deep fruity nose, deep malt flavour 4/7/6/3/13 BRASSEURS de GAYANT ST LANDELIN la DIVINE _4124_clear bronze colour with a persistent foamy white head; correct lacing, estery nose with notes of old apple and yeast; lively palate and a solid malt body; very tart and a bit acidic/bitter; subtle and solid carbonation; quite bitter and with some residual sweetness; fruity, estery finish 4/7/7/4/15 BRASSEURS de GAYANT BIÈRE du DESERT _615_sweet, alcohol too present 4/6/5/3/12 BRASSEURS de GAYANT BLACK BEER _3067_very dark brown, yet clear and with a reddish hue; big creamy beige head and a correct lacing; the aroma is slightly roasted with notes of chocolate, nuts and a touch of ginger; sweet and quite thin-bodied, sweet chocolaty finish - the 8,6% alcohol are not really noticable; too sweet to be really good 4/7/6/3/11 BRASSEURS de GAYANT GOLD BEER _3066_clear golden-blond colour with a little irregular foam; aroma of solvant and tangerines, strong notes of alcohol too; very sweet, respectable malt body and a very low bitterness; long sweetish and fruity finish with burning alcohol notes - almost drinkable 2/4/4/2/7 BRASSEURS de GAYANT LA DEMON _2572_pale golden and clear in colour, the initial foam instantly disappears; the aroma is a mix of alcohol, cane sugar and solvant, sweet (very !) and oily in the mouth, a good malt body, thick and viscous, sugary and warming alcohol finish - a perfect fuel for alcoholics ! 2/4/3/2/6 BRASSEURS de GAYANT ABBAYE de ST LANDELIN BLONDE _1431_clear golden-amber colour, fine head, aroma of orange and yeast, sweet and slightly tart, dry fruity finish with light alcohol notes 4/7/7/4/13 BRASSEURS de GAYANT ST LANDELIN MYTHIQUE _4045_slightly hazy pale golden colour under a solid foamy white head; nice lace; aroma of esters, old apples and pears; low carbonation and quite flat palate, very sweet and slightly oily; the finish is sugary and fruity - weird 4/5/5/2/8 BRASSEURS de GAYANT BIÈRE du DESERT _1329_clear golden colour, few head, strong herbal aroma, sweet, full with a long dry hoppy finish - fresh and robust - this is definitely not the same beer, the old version was a malt liquor, this one is close to a pils 3/7/7/4/13 BRASSERIE DES ABERS MUTINE BLONDE _1416_cloudy orange colour, creamy head, yeasty, bready and light citrusy, smooth and slightly tart with a spicy finish 4/6/6/3/12 BRASSERIE DES ABERS OUESSANE BIÈRE aux ALGUES _4082_courtesy of Laurent Mousson - clear golden-amber colour, no head retention; honey and spicy nose; some tartness and medium-bodied; notes of alcohol and a metallic touch show up in the aftertaste, short and mineral 2/5/4/2/8 BRASSERIE DES ABERS FLEUR DES ÎLES _4083_courtesy of Laurent Mousson - hazy reddish-brown colour, little foam; aroma of yeast, bread and malt; effervescent, quite thin-bodied; short aftertaste of bread - dubious 3/4/4/2/7 BRASSERIE ARTISANALE DES VOSGES la BLANCHE des BALLONS _960_almost white colour, big head, orange and honey aroma, slightly salty with some finishing acidity - strange and original 4/6/6/3/13 BRASSERIE ARTISANALE DES VOSGES la BÊTE des VOSGES _3992_bottled@Strasbourg - cloudy and unappetizing amber colour, poor head retention; aroma of candi sugar and pear; very sweet and slightly tart; medium-bodied; sweet caramelish and pepery finish - not bad but a little bit cloying after 1dl 3/6/6/3/12 BRASSERIE ARTISANALE DES VOSGES la SORCIERE de MABICHOU _961_dark brown colour, few head,licorice and chocolate aroma, roasted, light-bodied, dry and bitter finish with notes of coffee 4/8/6/4/14 BRASSERIE ARTISANALE DES VOSGES la MADELON _962_dark orange colour, fine head, peanut and orange aroma, rather flat, sligthly sour, short finish 3/7/4/2/9 BRASSERIE ARTISANALE DES VOSGES AMPARO _963_dark orange colour, few head, very discret aroma, slightly fruity, tart, flat, no character 2/5/4/2/8 BRASSERIE ARTISANALE DU SUD LA GRIHETE MANGE-SOIF BLONDE DE SOIF _1611_courtesy of Pascal Sauser, 10-2008 - pours a clear golden-bronze colour with a persistent off-white foam; some notes of quince marmelade in a quite discrete aroma; the palate is oily and fizzy, the sweetness is partially balanced by some tartness due to the quite high carbonation, the finish leaves us me with some fruity notes and not much more - inoffensive

july 2003 - hazy blond-orange colour, dense fine head, apricot and corn aroma, slightly sweet with a good malt body, dry and subtle honeyish aftertaste - refreshing and with some subtility but could afford a little bit more character - supposed to be a pilsner but it is not true to the style 4/7/6/2/11 BRASSERIE ARTISANALE DU SUD LA GRIHETE SONGE-FÊTE _3946_courtesy of Pascal Sauser - clear reddish-amber colour with a modest beige foam remaining; aroma of caramel with some flowery notes and a touch of solvant; fizzy and light-bodied, elusive palate, sweet and with no bitterness; quite dry caramelish finish - terribly lacking of character 2/4/4/2/8 BRASSERIE ARTISANALE DU SUD LA GRIHETE MANGE-SOIF BLANCHE _3957_clear bronze colour with a poor foam left; aroma of ripe banana; sweet and very carbonated, some tartness and a long banana and slightly corny finish - simplistic and one-dimensional but not bad 3/6/5/3/11 BRASSERIE ARTISANALE DU TREGOR SANT PATERN _2605_cloudy dark amber colour with a giant foamy head and a nice lacing; very spicy nose (ginger and cloves) with notes of cinnamon; high carbonation and medium-bodied, very strong bitterness, dry and itter spicy finish - it really tastes like Christmas ... 4/7/7/4/15 BRASSERIE ARTISANALE DU TREGOR SANT ERWANN _2604_a 7 corn beer (barley, wheat, rye, oatmeal, spelt, buckwheat and mil) - cloudy dark orange colour with a little persistent foam; fruity aromatic hopiness (orange and apricot) with some notes of cream; a touch of acidity in front of a solid malt body; some tartness and a decent bitterness; the finish is rather dry, long, fruity and malty - a very good brew 4/7/8/4/15 BRASSERIE ARTISANALE DU TREGOR DREMMWEL BLONDE _2305_cloudy orange colour, fine but quickly disappearing head, aroma of cream, orange zest and peach, medium-bodied and oily, tart and bitter, the finish is very dry and bitter with more fruity notes, refreshing and complex; at last a good beer from this brewery ! 4/7/7/4/15 BRASSERIE ARTISANALE DU TREGOR DREMMWEL DORÉ _2101_cloudy red-orange colour, the initial foam quickly disappears, estery nose, orangezest with notes of other red fruits, a bit bubblegum-like, overcarbonated with a light to medium body, acidic with some bitterness in the finish, very dry finish which shows some diacetyl notes - one more chaotic beer from this more than dubious brewery 3/6/5/2/10 BRASSERIE ARTISANALE DU TREGOR DREMMWEL BLANCHE _1782_cloudy bright orange colour, fine head, deep spicy aroma (coriander, cloves) with notes of honey and lemon, smooth and medium-bodied with a brutal sourness/acidity, the finish is dry, long, sour and citric -interesting nose but lacking seriously of balance 4/7/4/2/9 BRASSERIE ARTISANALE DU TREGOR DREMMWEL ROUSSE _1783_cloudy dark red-amber colour with a giant creamy head and a beautiful lace, bubblegum-like aroma of prune, malt and alcohol (malt extract ?), very smooth and carbonated with an earthy, malty finish - strong character but a little bit artificial and unbalanced in a wrong way 4/4/4/2/7 BRASSERIE ARTISANALE DU TREGOR DREMMWEL NOIRE _1784_dark colour with a fine brown tainted head, strong bitter coffee aroma with some notes of vinegar, very tart, overcarbonated and sour, the finish is bitter, sour and coffeeish - a very strange brewery indeed, brewing beers with a lot of character but chaotic and with some mistakes; the potentiel is present anyway 4/6/4/2/8 BRASSERIE DE LA BRIÈRE THORELLA _1108_clear very pale amber colour, almost no head, fresh, citrusy notes, very malty, dry but quite neutral, short finish 2/5/5/2/8 BRASSERIE DE LA SOIF CONTREBANDIER _1127_brown colour, big creamy head, deep biscuit and coffee aroma, bitter with a long dry coffeeish aftertaste - very nice and complex 4/7/7/4/15 BRASSERIE DE LA SOIF WILLY WOLF _1413_amber-blond colour, few head, berries and licorice aroma, gingerbread, light-bodied, sweet with a robust malty finish - lot of character 3/7/6/4/15 BRASSERIE DE LA SOIF BARBE TORTE _1414_amber colour, few head, smokey nose with notes of dark fruity, sweet and slightly bitter, the finish is long and smokey 3/7/6/4/15 BRASSEURS de GAYANT BIÈRE du DEMON _1513_"the most alcoholic pale beer in the world" according to the label. Are those guys too lazy to update their informations ? Anyway, let's take a look: bright clear golden colour, very few foam, aroma of orange, sweeties-like with strong alcohol notes, sweet and very oily, heavy malty alcohol finish - deeply unbalanced, disgusting and not drinkable; too bad this is made from a swiss recipe :-( 2/4/2/1/4 BRASSEURS de GAYANT SAINT LANDELIN SPECIALE NOËL _1719_red-amber colour, fine head and a nice lacing, caramel, licorice with some spices in the nose, peppery, medium-bodied, sweet with a dry malty and fruity finsh - charming ... even by 36 degrees celsius outside 5/8/6/3/15 BRASSEURS de GAYANT TEQUIEROS TEQUILA SPECIAL _1731_light hazy pale golden colour, fine head, cane sugar and alcohol in the nose, spicy notes, very sweet and oily, dry heavy finish with hints of fruits (apricot, orange ?) and alcohol - good for those who don't like beers 3/4/3/2/6 BRASSEURS de GAYANT la GOUDALE _1714_clear bright golden colour, fine dense head, spicy and honeyish nose, smooth and sparkling, with a decent bitterness,the finish is relatively dry and honeyish - complex and subtle 4/8/7/4/14 BRASSEURS de LORRAINE LOROYSE D'HIVER _4099_courtesy of Laurent Mousson; labelled Loroyse d’Hiver - pours a clear amber colour with a poor head retention; aroma of butter and apple, sugary; medium-bodied, effervescent, quite short buttery finish with notes of alcohol 3/5/4/2/8 BRASSEURS de LORRAINE DUCHESSE DE LORRAINE _3753_courtesy of Laurent Mousson - very slightly hazy dark reddish colour, little elusive foam; aroma of chewy malts with some notes of red fruits; slightly smokey, sweet with a low carbonation and a moderate malt body; no bitterness and a fruity finish with some residual sugars 4/6/6/3/13 BRASSEURS de LORRAINE la BIERE du PRINTEMPS _3751_courtesy of Laurent Mousson - pours a hazy orange colour with a little pale beige foam; aroma of oranges, peach and dust; sweet with a decent malt backbone, very low bitterness; long aftertaste of orange peels 4/6/6/3/13 BRASSEURS de LORRAINE LOUP BLANC _2064_clear blond colour, big creamy foam and a nice lacing, fruity and estery nose, some acidity and medium-bodied, fresh with a nice bitter, fruity and very dry finish - a very nice balanced hoppiness 4/7/7/4/15 BRASSERIE DU BOUFFAY BLANCHE DU BOUFFAY _1638_very pale blond colour, fine dense head, some coriander in the nose, citrusy, sparkling, fresh, acidic, light fruity finish - pleasant 3/7/6/3/14 BRASSERIE DU BOUFFAY BLONDE DU BOUFFAY _1639_blond-orange colour, no foam, malty nose with notes of caramel, tart and malty, aftertaste of gingerbread 2/7/5/3/13 BRASSERIE DU BOUFFAY AMBREE DU BOUFFAY _1640_pale amber colour, nice head, honeyish notes, tart and quite sour, very malty, dry and short finish - aggressiv and cheap champagne-like 4/6/4/2/8 BRASSERIE DES CHAMPS BLONDE DE BOURGOGNE _1707_hazy blond with a big creamy head and a beautiful lace, yeasty and cloves aroma with strong honeyish notes, acidic, medium-bodied, long dry honeyish finish with nice spiced reminiscences - complex and balanced, subtle with lot of character 5/8/8/4/15 BRASSERIE DU PAYS BASQUE EKI _2969_clear amber-orange colour, no foam; the aroma is spicy with notes of strawberry marmelade, rather full-bodied and sweet, moderate carbonation, more red fruits in the finish - interesting and quite tasty 3/6/6/3/13 BRASSERIE DU PILAT LA DUNEDU _3434_courtesy of Sido & Titof; brewed using buckwheat - hazy bronze colour with a little white head; smooth aroma of almonds; soft mouthfeel, a respectable malt body and a moderate aromatic bitterness; decent fruity (orange, apricot) and honeyish aftertaste - not very tasty but ok 4/6/7/3/11 BRASSERIE DU PILAT LA VEUVE NOIRE _3435_courtesy of Sido & Titof - dark black with a creamy beige head; gently roasted with notes of cream, hazelnut and black chocolate; medium-bodied with some sweetness and a late bitterness; roasty chocolaty finish with a hint of licorice - pleasant 5/7/7/4/15 BRASSERIE DU TÉMÉRAIRE MARC DE BOURGOGNE _2336_hazy blond colour, almost no foam, strange aroma of vegetables, some citrusy notes, light to medium body, light but rough bitterness, dry watery finish - dubious 4/4/4/2/8 BRASSEURS SAVOYARDS BIERE DE MARS BLONDE _2532_amber-blond colour with tons of yeast floating within, no foam, fresh aromatic hoppiness, lemony aroma, a bit sweet with a clean and solid malt body, long sugary and malty finish with a pleasant lingering hoppiness 2/7/6/3/14 BRASSEURS SAVOYARDS DDF DENT DE FER SPECIAL URBAN BEER BLONDE _2529_pours a bright and clear golden colour, fine and firm persistent creamy head, beautiful lacing; herbs and diacytyl with a citrusy touch characterize the nose; creamy mouthfeel, sweet with a high carbonation, moderate malt body, the finish shows lot of residual sweetness and strong notes of pear - I’m not sure every flavour is under control here ... artificial 5/6/6/2/9 BRASSEURS SAVOYARDS LA CORDÉE NOUVELLE RECETTE _2501_clear golden colour, nice foamy head, aroma of blackcurrant and blueberries, notes of haye, tart and highly carbonated, notes of diacetyl, robust malt backbone, the finish is fruity with some residual sugars and more unpleasant diacetyl notes 4/5/5/2/8 BRASSEURS SAVOYARDS LA CORDÉE BRUNE _4463_courtesy of Pascal Sauser; thank you, Pascal, I’ll never forget this one!
ok guys, forget about Florisgarden Chocolat or whatever you had until now which was really bad: THIS is serious stuff.

The bottom of this bottle contains solid chocolate and I’m not talking about traces: it was about 1/3 of the content. Appearance? ever seen a container full of shit? then it is exactly what it looks like. So incredible that my friend Laurent Mousson catched his camera to immortalize this unique moment. This made the fact that this beer has the fastest disappearing head ever, a ridiculous anectode.

It took us about 10 minutes to stop laughing, taking pictures and then worked up the courage to sniff and take a sip of this incredible mixture. It has a terrible lactic and acidic nose which succeed to put the chocolate in the background; medium-bodied and very acidic (how the fuck can you spoil a 10% beer that bad ?!?) this stuff goes beyond any description and it’s not possible for me to taste more.

If you think you have tasted the worst beer in the world, forget about it and try this one (but check your life insurance first).

My deepest thanks go to the Brasseurs Savoyards for this unforgettable moment.

0/0/0/0/0 BRAUHAUS TEGERNSEE TEGERNSEER HELL _3148_clear golden colour with a little white foam; a fresh herbal hoppiness caresses the nose; full-bodied with a solid and slightly tart bitterness; the finish is long, herbal and moderately dry - a solid german beer 4/7/6/3/14 BRAUHAUS TEGERNSEE TEGERNSEER LEICHT _4746_from beerangel.de - clear and bright pale golden colour with a chaotic white foam left; aroma of hay and grass; watery with a very thin malt backbone; slightly dry and short grassy finish - not good 2/4/3/2/5 BRAUHAUS TEGERNSEE TEGERNSEER PILS _4740_from beerangel.de - clear and very pale golden colour with a very bright white foam; aroma of wet grass and dust; pretty astringent and with a moderate malt body; grassy bitterness in a quite dry finish 4/6/6/3/11 BRAUHAUS TEGERNSEE TEGERNSEER SPEZIAL _3149_translucid and pale golden colour, little collapsing foam; oily grassy hoppiness; sweet and full-bodied, oily and with a low bitterness; long malty and grassy finish with some residual sugars 3/7/7/3/14 BRAUHAUS TEGERNSEE TEGERNSEER DUNKEL EXPORT _3151_clear and bright amber-brown colour with a solid stable beige head; gentle aroma of butter and caramel; sweet and medium-bodied, some tartness due to the rather high carbonation; moderately dry and malty finish - not much to say on this modest beer 3/5/6/2/10 BRAUHAUS TEGERNSEE TEGERNSEER HELLER BOCK _3150_pours a pale hazy golden colour, little stable foam; very shy aroma with light notes of oranges and alcohol; thick and regular malt body; some sweetness and a very long malty finish with some residual sweetness - well-balanced palate and a good beer; too bad that the aroma is so weak 4/5/7/4/14 BRAUHAUS TEGERNSEE MAX I. JOSEPH JUBILÄUMS EXPORT _4542_from beerangel.de - clear and bright golden colour, persistent white foam and a nice lace; crisp grassy and almonds aroma; slightly oily palate, medium to full malt body and with a moderate carbonation; low bitterness and with a long malty finish 4/6/7/3/13 BRITT BLONDE-MELEN _1420_cloudy golden-blond colour, nice head, spicy (nutmeg?) and yeasty with notes of orange, smooth and tart, slightly acid, dry fruity finish - fresh and very pleasant 5/8/7/4/16 BRITT BLANCHE _889_pale orange colour, few head, cork, corn and slightly spicy, tart and light-bodied, lack of complexity 3/6/5/3/11 BRITT GWINIZ DU _1109_brewed using buckwheat - dark reddish-brown colour, fine dense head, blackcurrant and plumy aroma, malty, light smokey, smooth and light-bodied, sweeties-like finish - there is unfortunately not much to carry its wonderful aroma 5/9/6/4/14 BRITT ROUSSE _890_red-amber colour, few head, hint of plum and licorice, cork, quite flat 3/6/4/2/9 BRITT BRASSERIE DE BRETAGNE AR-MEN BLANCHE _1983_pale and clear yellow colour, citrusy and perfumy aroma, lot of carbonation, light-bodied, tart and spicy finish - strange but not bad 2/6/4/3/12 BRITT BRASSERIE DE BRETAGNE AR-MEN BLONDE _1984_pale golden colour with a fine foam, citrusy hoppiness with some strange notes of vegetables, medium-bodied, clean maltiness, sweet and moderate malty finish 3/5/6/3/13 BRITT BRASSERIE DE BRETAGNE AR-MEN ROUSSE _1985_clear pale brown, almost no foam, caramel aroma with some diacetyl notes, toasted, very sweet, medium-bodied, malty and caramelish aftertaste 3/4/4/3/8 BRITT BRASSERIE DE BRETAGNE AR-MEN BRUNE _1986_clear brown colour, no foam, licorice and alcohol aroma, medium-bodied, slightly sour, sweet, malty finish 3/5/5/3/11 BROCELIANDE LACTWEL BLANCHE _2686_cloudy lactic orange colour with absolutely no foam and disturbing particules floating within; strong and aggressive aroma of cellar, apple and rancid milk, sweet and very low carbonation, flat aftertaste of apple - this is like apple juice mixed with milk ! I think Laurent Mousson tried to eliminate me ... 1/2/2/2/2 CANARDOU BIERA AMB NOSES / BIERE AUX NOIX _1998_hazy orange colour, almost no head, strong nutty aroma, vinegar-like, soapy, medium-bodied, nutty finish - rough and one-dimensional; very strange experiment ! 2/3/3/2/5 CANARDOU LA NONNETTE _2976_brewed using barley, buckwheat and spelt - very dark brown colour and a fine, slightly brown-tainted foam; nice lace; aroma of black chocolate and prune; a bit roasty; medium-bodied; some sweetness and a harsh dry bitterness; the finish shows notes of ashes and coffee and is quite brief 5/8/6/3/13 CANARDOU BIERA AMB CASTANHA / BIERE AUX CHÂTAIGNES _2986_hazy reddish-amber colour with a little beige head; strong aroma of nuts and dust; some sweetness balanced by a light sourness, the finish is nutty and a bit flowery but falls a little short - unusual and one-dimensional but I like it 4/7/7/3/14 CAROUX NAEVIUS BIO _2069_cloudy red-orange colour with a nice creamy head, very acidic, vinegar, overcarbonated with a deadly acidic aftertaste - a failure. Thanks to fiulijn for trying to kill me with this one :-) 3/3/2/1/2 CARREFOUR LAGER PREMIUM _1978_clear golden colour, the initial head is quickly reducing, fat grassy aroma, sweet, light-bodied and sparkling, dry and rough finish with some bitterness 3/4/4/3/7 CARREFOUR BIERE BLONDE DE TRADITION _1343_clear, deep golden colour, no head, malt and light herbal aroma, sweet with a dry finish 2/5/4/3/10 CASTELAIN CH'TI CUVÉE DE NOËL BLONDE _1846_clear golden-blond colour, the initial head quickly reduces leaving just few foam, perfumy, alcohol and orange aroma, sparkling, full-bodied with a chewy-like mouthfeel, initial sweetness, slightly oily with a dry, warming alcohol finish - unbalanced; more a malt liquor than a bière de garde and in any cases not good 2/4/4/2/6 CASTELAIN (BÉNIFONTAINE) CH’TI BRUNE _858_very dark brown colour, few head, licorice and caramel, oily, full, sweet and slightly sour, the aftertaste is long but a little bit disgusting while finishing the bottle 4/6/6/2/10 CASTELAIN MALTESSE BLONDE _3999_canned - cloudy blond-orange colour with a persistent white foam leaving a correct lace, aroma of honey and dust with notes of apples in the background, full-bodied and sweet, sticky, a touch of acidity brings some balance, long malty and honeyish finish - a nice warming beer 4/7/6/3/14 CASTELAIN (BÉNIFONTAINE) CH’TI BLONDE _859_golden-orange colour, few head, alcohol, spicy and fruity (pear) nose, full and quite heavy, dry, short medicinal finish - looks unfortunately a little bit like a malt liquor 3/6/5/2/8 CASTELAIN (BÉNIFONTAINE) CH’TI AMBREE _860_copper coloured, few foam, toasted, caramel and licorice aroma with notes of alcohol, sweet and medium-bodied with a moderate malty finish 3/7/6/3/13 CASTELAIN OLDARKI _2987_brewed for the contract brewer Oldarki; Made with Patxaran (a Basque liquor made with maceration of blackthorn in anise liquor) - hazy golden-amber colour with a nice firm foam; aroma of plum and yeast with a touch of alcohol; medium-bodied, rather sweet and with a hint of sourness; no bitterness and a gentle fruity finish - unusual and quite pleasant 4/7/6/3/13 la CHOULETTE LA TOUR D'OSTREVANT _2287_~ 3 y.o, thanks to fiulijn - slightly hazy dark orange colour, very little foam, honey and caramelized sugar in the nose, some apple notes, a bit bubblegum-like, oily, sweet and medium-bodied, dry aftertaste of honey, alcohol and very matured apples with notes of cork - has probably mellowed a bit in the cellar; strange and unusual but not bad at all 3/7/6/3/14 la CHOULETTE AMBRÉE _4291_ - hazy dark ruby-amber colour under a solid persistent beige foam; quite complex aroma of apple, marzipan and caramel; solid malt body and with a robust sweetness, quite sticky; very long malty and caramelish finish with notes of honey 4/7/7/4/16 CIMES PISTE NOIRE _1590_golden-red colour with few foam, nice lace, peppery aroma with notes of caramel, slightly smoked, robust malt body, light bitterness, caramel and bubblegum-like finish 4/8/7/3/14 CIMES AIGUILLE BLANCHE _546_this beer comes in a blue bottle - cloudy orange colour, no head, deep curaçao aroma with notes of coriander, light-bodied, fresh, sweet with a flat finish 2/7/6/2/12 CIMES YETI _1128_clear pale orange colour, fine head and a nice lace, deep lychee aroma, cinnamon and perfumy, smooth, full and bitter, fruity finish with light notes of alcohol - well-balanced and original 5/8/7/4/16 CIMES CIMOISE AMBREE _547_amber colour, big head, few aroma, very sweet, licorice, dry aftertaste, slightly disgusting 4/4/5/2/9 CIMES BATON DE FEU _1597_amber-orange colour, few foam, aromatic hops and a touch of apricot in the nose, full-bodied with a decent finishing bitterness, the aftertaste is dry and very long with a predominance of the aromatic hops and also notes of malt, caramel and smoke - very good 4/7/7/4/15 CLEE'S ORIGINAL _398_golden colour, few head, alcohol too present - boahh ... 3/4/4/2/7 CÔTE DE JADE BRIGANTINE AMBRÉE _2264_clear red-amber colour, fine dense foam, nice lacing, smooth caramel nose with some bready notes, medium to full-bodied, creamy mouthfeel, the finish is quite bitter with hints of caramel and alcohol 5/6/7/3/13 CÔTE DE JADE BRIGANTINE BLONDE _2263_clear blond with a fine dense head, perfumy, yeasty aroma, creamy and sweet with a light bitterness, the finish is bready - not bad but a good malt backbone is missing 4/6/5/3/12 CÔTE DE JADE CAP-CRIQUE _1391_clear red-amber colour, almost no foam, strong aroma of red fruits syrup, some yeasty notes, slightly acidic in the beginning, creamy mouthfeel, very sweet, the finish is slightly dry and fruity; cloying - something for children 2/3/2/2/4 DAUPHINÉ MANDRIN _2074_cloudy brown colour with a fine head, oily nutty aroma, buttery, slightly acidic and oily with a rather unpleasant aftertaste of unfermented malt - unbalanced 4/5/4/2/8 DIVATTE TROMPE SOURIS ROUSSE _2266_clear reddish colour, almost no foam, some yeast and some hops, a better body than the blonde (still nothing to write home about), the finish is very dry, chalky and yeasty 5/5/5/2/8 DIVATTE TROMPE SOURIS BLONDE _2265_clear blond colour, little foam, respectable citrusy hoppiness, the body is very thin, slightly acidic, the finish is very dry, flat and citrusy - unspectacular 2/6/4/2/7 DOUAR MEN ROHANE BLONDE _1873_clear blond colour, absolutely no foam, vinegar and green apple in the nose, light-bodied and very acidic and slightly salty with a watery finish - totally undrinkable; the guy at the quality control was apparently in holidays ... 1/2/1/1/1 DOUAR MEN ROHANE AMBREE _1874_amber-blond, absolutely no foam, vinegar and mushrooms, very acidic and totally undrinkable - the guy at the quality control was apparently in holidays ... 1/1/1/1/1 CELTIK CELTIKA AMBRÉE _4125_from le Village à Bière, Strasbourg - hmmm, great! this stupid beer is foaming like hell, leaving just about 1 dl left for drinking; pours a hazy unclean amber-red colour without foam; aroma of chestnut, slightly woody; medium-bodied and sweet; slightly sour before a chestnutty finish - not bad 3/7/6/3/13 DUYCK TORRA BLONDE _2684_a typical corsica beer (à l'arbouse) brewed in Jenlain ? come on ... - clear and bright golden colour, big white head; aroma of blackcurrant/strawberry syrup; sweet and slightly sticky (but not as much I was fearing with this aroma), no beer character at all, the finish is relatively dry with more fruity notes - urghhh ! 4/3/3/2/5 DUYCK TORRA AMBREE _2685_(à la myrte) - very clear amber colour with a fine pinky head; fruity aroma of red berries, sticky and oily, very sweet, some finishing tartness and a long sugary and fruity finish - help ! What happened to Duyck ? 3/3/3/2/4 DUYCK la FRAICHE DE L'AUNELLE _563_cloudy white colour, giant head, lemon and spicy, refreshing, lot of character, sweet, long aftertaste - very nice ! 4/7/7/4/15 duyck jenlain _371_2001 vintage, sampled 03/2004 -hazy red-amber colour, few foam, malt and candy sugar aroma with hints of red fruits, medium-bodied, some sweetness, dry finishing bitterness, long malty, dusty and fruity finish - a very good french beer 4/7/7/4/16 DUYCK J ABSINTHE _1915_clear golden colour with few foam, deep cinnamon aroma, herbal, anis and perfumy, sweet and slightly acidic, medium-bodied, the finish is slightly dry showing more anis - well-made but I don't like anis 3/6/6/2/9 DUYCK J GINGEMBRE _1914_clear golden colour, few foam, lemon and ginger aroma, medium to high carbonation, sweet and light-bodied with a watery finish - very poor 2/4/3/2/5 DUYCK ABBAYE DE FONTENELLE BLONDE _3958_pours a clear bronze colour under an irregular foam; aroma of cork and a touch of honey; slightly oily and sticky, good malt body; sweet with a fruity and almondy finish where some notes of cork appear again 3/5/6/3/13 DUYCK REFLETS DE FRANCE BIERE DE GARDE DU NORD _129_golden colour, nice foam, complex spicy aroma (coriander9 - great beer ! 5/8/8/4/16 DUYCK JENLAIN BLONDE _1698_clear pale golden colour, fine head and a nice lace, caramelized sugar, some spices and fruits (orange ?), (too) sweet, quite light-bodied, the finish is fruity with a touch of alcohol - modest 4/7/5/3/12 DUYCK JENLAIN BIÈRE DE NOËL _4847_from supermarket Carrefour, Morteau, France - pours a clear amber colour under a solid foamy pale beige head; some toasted malts, dust and fresh cut apples; medium-bodied and sweet, juicy and with a very low bitterness; slightly dry fruity and malty finish - inoffensive 4/6/5/3/12 ECIR PASTOURÈLA BLANCHE _2068_cloudy pale orange colour, the initial foam quickly disappears, herbal and honeyish aroma with notes of elderflowers, very acidic, light-bodied, overcarbonated, the finish is dry and herbal - unbalanced 2/6/3/2/5 FABRIQUE DE BIÈRES DE LA BAIE LA CROIX DES GRÈVES AMBRÉE _2565_thanks to Yves and Catherine for this one - it pours a very cloudy amber colour, a very little but stable foam; tangerines are noticeable but diacetyl is too; some plumy and caramelish notes in the background; a high carbonation makes it tart and creamy in the same time; a solid sweetness is hidden behind a correct malt backbone; the finish is a bit sour and unclean with just some fruity but not very pleasant notes - good try but needs improvements 4/6/6/2/10 FISCHER DESPERADOS MAS _2558_canned - clear amber-orange colour, chaotic foam quickly reducing to some few big bubbles; aroma of apple juice with touches of rum and potatoes; very very sweet and light-bodied, short sweetish and citrusy finish - what a joke ! 2/3/3/2/4 FISCHER DESPERADOS RED _3962_canned - clear reddish colour with a creamy, lsightly pinkish foam; very perfumy synthetic aroma of sweeties, guarana and tequila are spotted; cachaça? maybe; deadly sweet and sticky; soft in the mouth and with a hint of acidity; moderately dry artificial and cloying finish 3/2/3/1/3 fischer desperados _130_pale golden colour, big head, lemon, cheese and tequila aroma, extremly sweet with a totaly reluctant aftertaste - avoid this stuff ! 4/3/2/1/3 FISCHER ADELSHOFFEN _1735_clear golden colour, fine head, nice lacing, caramel and orange with a touch of alcohol in the nose, very sweet and quite light-bodied, short neutral finish - hmmm... 4/5/4/2/7 FISCHER KRISKA _921_flavored with vodka - pale honey colour, few head, mixed aroma of curry, potatoes and vodka, very sweet and disgusting, horrible - revolting 2/2/2/1/2 FISCHER KINGSTON _1712_flavoured with rhum - clear pale blond, big creamy head, aroma of potatoes and cane sugar, licorice, terribly sweet, oily, disgusting vegetable finish 3/3/3/2/5 FISCHER DORELEÏ _970_red-amber colour, fine head, orange and cinnamon aroma, very sweet, fresh with some sourness, dry finish 4/8/6/3/14 FLEURAC la ROUGE _4450_courtesy of Pascal Sauser - hazy reddish colour with a poor head retention; very strong aroma of gentian, herbal and medicinal; medium-bodied, sweet and fizzy/tart; quite dry with a long aftertaste of gentian - one-dimensional and disgusting 3/3/3/2/5 FLEURAC la BLONDE _5003_courtesy of Laurent Mousson - pale blond colour with a poor head retention; coriander and other spices in the nose, flowery and decently hoppy, notes of gentian; medium-bodied, moderate carbonation and a light bitterness and sourness; long flowery finish with light spicy tones 3/6/6/3/12 GARRIGUES FEU FOLLET _4398_courtesy of Laurent Mousson - cloudy brown colour with a persistent beige foam; fairly smokey malty aroma with some flowery notes underneath; sweet and quite full-bodied; sweetish aftertaste of malts and minerals with lingering smokey notes - not convincing at all 3/5/5/2/10 GARRIGUES L'HIVERN'ALE _4459_courtesy of Laurent Mousson, 8.5% - reddish in colour with a poor head retention; aroma of glue and red fruits (dried cherries); very sweet and full-bodied, quite harsh ; sweetish aftertaste of prune and solvant - aggressive and with a too strong alcohol presence 4/6/6/3/11 GARRIGUES LA RIBOULDINGUE _4447_courtesy of Laurent Mousson - clear golden colour with a little white foam; weird aroma of yeast, lavender and thyme; poor carbonation; very modest malt body, some sweetness before a very dry and a bit tasteless finish - strange and atypical beer 4/6/4/2/9 GARRIGUES LA BELLE EN GOGUETTE _4448_courtesy of Laurent Mousson - clear golden colour with a persistent white foam; sourish nose with notes of yeast and fruits; quite creamy mouthfeel with a moderate malt body, some decent bitterness and a dry slightly fruity finish - interesting though a bit chaotic 4/6/6/3/12 GILBERT HOLL (BRASSERIE ARTISANALE DE RIQUEWIHR) HOLLBEER BIERE DE NOËL _3993_cloudy red-amber colour with a poor beige head; aroma of ginger and raspberries marmelade; sweet and with a low carbonation, not really tasty; sticky and malty finish with more spicy notes 4/6/5/3/12 GILBERT HOLL (BRASSERIE ARTISANALE DE RIQUEWIHR) HOLLBEER BLANCHE _1616_hazy lactic-yellow colour, few head, deep complex aroma of grapefruit, lemon and spices, notes of corn and perfume, medium-bodied, light sparkling, very refreshing, long corny and spicy finish - original and delightful 4/8/7/4/15 GILBERT HOLL (BRASSERIE ARTISANALE DE RIQUEWIHR) HOLLBEER BIERE D'ALSACE AMBREE _1620_hazy amber, almost no foam, butterscotch and flowery aroma, very malty, reasonable bitterness, long full malty and caramel aftertaste 4/7/7/4/15 GILBERT HOLL (BRASSERIE ARTISANALE DE RIQUEWIHR) _3952_cloudy orange colour with a poor pale beige foam; phenolic nose, notes of glue and orange peels; sweet and medium-bodied with a light acidity bringing freshness and balance; sweetish and fizzy, fruity finish - not bad 3/5/6/3/13 GRAIN d’ORGE BELZEBUTH EXTRA STRONG _2574_brewed by Grain d'Orge and canned in Holland ?!? - pours a clear bronze colour; the foam disappears immediately; aroma of raspberries and alcohol with a bready touch in the background; incredibly sweet and deadly viscous; long sugary finish with a warming alcohol kick - each new version of this beer is worse than the precedent ... 3/5/3/2/4 GRAIN d’ORGE BELZEBUTH _1245_bought by the Brasseurs de Gayant in june 2001, the brewery Jeanne D'Arc has changed its name in brewery Grain D'Orge at the beginning of july 2002. And for a reason I ignore, they have now downgraded the Belzebuth to (only) 13% - golden-orange colour, few head, a good balance between alcohol and spices in the nose, oily and sweet, the finish is spicy, very long with a strong alcohol presence - I don't notice any differences with the old version (except the fact I don't like it so much now) 2/7/6/3/14 GRAIN d’ORGE (JEANNE D'ARC) GRAIN d’ORGE _1371_clear amber colour, nice creamy head and beautiful lace, complex aroma (alcohol, spices, cellar, apple), smooth and sweet with a long bitter alcohol and fruity finish 4/8/7/4/14 GRAIN d'ORGE 6.66 SECRET DES MOINES _1419_clear golden-orange colour, fine head, spicy nose with alcohol notes, sweet and tart with a light bitter spicy finish - strange, artificial and very modest 4/6/5/2/8 GRAIN d'ORGE CUVÉE 1898 _4122_from le Village de la Bière, Strasbourg - pours a clear bronze colour under a solid and long lasting, slightly beige head; aroma of cork, pear and dust; notes of hay and esters; sweet and medium to full malt backbone; thw finish is smooth and fruity with lot of estery notes, residual sugars and a touch of warming alcohol 4/7/6/3/13 GRAIN d’ORGE GOLD TRIUMPH _1531_clear golden-amber colour, few foam, nice lace, nutty, alcohol aroma, sweet and malty with a dry finish - one-dimensional and heavy 3/4/4/2/7 HAAG-METZGER KOCHERSBIER _1299_Something are the french really good at: producing very bad lager beers ... This stuff is only to drink when you are out of drinkable water. 2/2/2/2/2 HEINEKEN 33 EXPORT TERRE NEUVE _1715_hazy lactic-yellow colour, fine head, deep cinnamon aroma, very smooth, sweet and light-bodied, moderate wheaty finish - easy and lacking of complexity, unbalanced 4/6/5/2/8 HENRY LA PRINTANIALE _1853_cloudy amber-brown colour, fine dense head, malt and red fruits in the nose, interesting notes of cheese, medium-bodied, slightly acidic with a lot of carbonation, the finish is dry and quite short - character and some originality but it has something wrong I can't define 4/7/6/3/13 HENRY BASINUS AMBREE _964_dark orange colour, fine head, bread and bubble-gum aroma, slightly too much carbonation, light-bodied with a watery finish 4/6/4/2/7 HENRY BIERE du PERE FOUETTARD _965_copper colour, creamy head, yeasty, ginger bread aroma, smooth and full, some sourness with a long bread-like aftertaste 5/7/6/3/13 HENRY LONDON PORTER _966_very dark brown colour, big creamy head, deep black chocolate aroma, slightly too much carbonation, tart with a full, dry bitter finish 4/7/6/4/13 HENRY L'ALLUMEUSE _967_honey colour, big head, fruity nose (orange, apricot), very yeasty, sweet and full, dry finish with notes of peanuts - charming 5/7/6/4/14 HENRY GOLDING AMBREE _968_amber colour, few head, fruity nose, fresh, full with a long bitter finish 3/5/6/3/12 HENRY LA SAULX BRUNE _969_brown colour, fine head, plum and mango aroma, smooth, slightly sour, fruity finish - well-balanced and pleasant 4/7/6/4/14 HOP BACK SUMMER LIGHTNING _1483_cask; 06/02/2006 - unpasteurized, slightly hazy with a solid creay white head and a nice lacing; subtle citrusy hoppiness; slightly oily with a decent malt body; solid bitterness; dry and long bitter fruity finish (grapefruit, citrusy) - refreshing and deeply drinkable (4/7/7/4/15)
clear golden colour, fine creamy head, biscuit, hoppy aroma, full-bodied, smooth with a long dry and bitter hoppy finish 4/7/7/3/15 JEANNE D'ARC ST MARTIN _418_light golden colour, lot of foam, fresh plastic aroma, far too much carbonation (probably a world record !), carton-like taste, disgusting, definitely not drinkable - I can't believe something like that can exist ... 2/2/1/1/2 JEANNE D'ARC ORPAL 1ère _413_deep golden colour, nice lace, fruity aroma, smooth, full-bodied - good 4/7/6/3/13 JEANNE D'ARC BELZEBUTH _308_orange colour, very deep spicy aroma, strong alcohol presence (of course...), nice complex aftertaste 4/7/7/5/15 JEANNE D'ARC GRAIN d’ORGE BLANCHE _131_light hazy yellow-white coour, almost no foam, some yeast particules floating in, aroma of coriander and honey, citrusy notes, fresh and acidic, light-bodied, the finish is tart, dry and acidic - refreshing and pleasant beer 4/7/7/3/15 KANTERBRÄU MAITRE KANTER LA RESERVE _1428_golden-amber colour, fine head, nice lace, aroma of alcohol and orange, sweet and oily, aftertaste of alcohol - quite disgusting finish 4/6/5/2/7 KERAV'ALE ROSKO STOUT _3464_courtesy of Florian Ruch - slightly hazy dark brown colour, absolutely no foam; aroma of black chocolate and fig; moderate malt body, low bitterness and a long roasted chocolatey finish with notes of ashes 3/6/6/3/13 KERAV'ALE ROSKO BLONDE _3465_courtesy of Florian Ruch - hazy golden-blond colour with a little white foam; some herbs and old apples; creamy, sweet and sour with a long aftertaste of apples - fresh and pleasant 4/6/6/3/13 KINGSBRÄU _1295_distributed by SNC SCA BNA, this beer has the particularity to be 6th in my 'worst beers of the world' ranking - clear golden-yellow colour with few head, totally disgusting aroma of carton and garbage, overcarbonated and tart with a brutal dry plastic finish. And the label says: 'brewed with the best malts and hops ... long tradition ... well-balanced and fresh'. One point less for not telling about the fact that this stuff is not intented for human consumption. 2/1/2/1/2 Kronenbourg _345_golden colour, fine head, well-hopped, smooth, sweet 4/6/5/3/11 KRONENBOURG 1664 BLONDE _395_golden colour, fine head, well-structured, well-hopped 4/5/5/3/11 KRONENBOURG 1664 STARCK _3709_bright dark golden colour under a little stable white foam; gently malty nose with a touch of aromatic hops; medium-bodied, slightly oily and quite sweet, low bitterness and a very forgettable corny finish 4/5/5/2/8 Kronenbourg 1664 brune _309_ruby-brown colour, few foam, slightly toasted, caramel, very sweet and quite heavy, the finish is dry and malty - little bit disgisting and without complexity 3/5/3/2/6 KRONENBOURG ROUGE _3582_canned, 7,2% - clear bronze colour with a persistent but irregualr white foam; correct lacing, aroma of alcohol and metal; sweet and slightly sticky, low bitterness and a sugary finish with some notes of apples 4/5/5/2/9 KRONENBOURG TRADITION anglaise _1708_clear amber colour, almost no foam, caramel and some dark fruits in the nose, light to medium body, faint bitterness, dry bubblegum-like finish - a very poor attempt to simulate an english pale ale 3/5/5/2/9 KRONENBOURG 1664 FLEUR DE HOUBLON _1338_brewed using exclusively Strisselpalt hops - clear golden colour, few head, fruity and honeyish aroma, sweet with a late, light bitterness - easy but pleasant 3/6/6/3/13 KRONENBOURG GRIMBERGEN CUVEE BLANCHE _3572_coudy orange colour with a fine and persistent white foam; nice lace; robust and perfumy aroma of coriander and cinnamon; medium-bodied, very sweet without acidity to balance it; spicy and slightly corny finish with tons of residual sugars - far too sweet and quite artificial 4/6/5/2/8 KRONENBOURG GRIMBERGEN LA RESERVE _4855_from Carrefour, Morteau, France - pours a clear and bright golden colour; chaotic foam left; aroma of apple and pear with notes of solvant and esters; very sweet and full-bodied, sticky, long fruity and estery finish with notes of alcohol 3/6/6/2/11 KRONENBOURG 1664 BLANC _2875_cloudy lactic/yellow colour under a creamy white head; citrusy nose with notes of coriander and orange peel; rather sweet and with a moderate malt body, the finish is bland with light citrusy notes and an unexpected yeasty touch - incoherent 4/6/4/2/8 KORNENBOURG 1664 SINGLE MALT _1339_clear orange colour, almost no head, floral and sweet - quite heavy 2/5/4/3/8 KRONENBOURG EXTRA FINE _3561_pours a clear and bright golden colour, little foam; aroma of citrus and plastic; the malt body is "extra fin" indeed; some sweetness and a tart acidity; short watery finish - better than I feared 3/4/5/2/8 KRONENBOURG 1664 RHUM SPIRIT _1718_clear golden colour, fine head and a nice lace, strong aroma of cinnamon, cane sugar and lemon, sweet and flat, the finish is citric with notes of rhum - couldn't the French stop brewing such bullshit ? 4/3/2/2/4 KRONENBOURG WILFORT _2966_clear bordeaux-ruby colour with almost no foam; toasty caramelish nose; effervescent, some astringance but not enogh to hide the strong sweetness; a hint of bitterness and a sweetish caramelish aftertaste - dubious 3/4/4/2/7 KRONENBOURG ALSACE _1345_clear, deep golden colour, big head and a nice lace, medium hopinness, sweet, medium-bodied, flat, slightly dry aftertaste 5/5/4/2/8 KRONENBOURG KRO _417_pale golden colour, few head, few aroma, flat taste - forget about it ! 3/3/3/2/6 KRONENBOURG KOENIGSBIER _1011_clear yellow colour, head is moderate, mix of herbal and paperboard aroma, rough, sweet and quite flat, unpleasant carton finish - a "supermarket"-beer like tons of others in France 2/3/3/2/4 KRONENBOURG TOURTEL _1188_clear golden colour, few head, discreet malty aroma, sweet and totally flat, no finish - nothing really offending (what is already good for a NA) but no qualities neither 2/3/3/2/5 KRONENBOURG MAÎTRE KANTER RECETTE DE SAISON AROME CHATAIGNE _1911_clear ruby colour with a fine head, deep chestnut aroma with some buttery notes, sweet and oily with a clean maltiness, slightly dry aftertaste of chestnut - pleasant and correctly made 4/7/7/3/14 KRONENBOURG MAÎTRE KANTER RECETTE DE SAISON AROME MIEL _1694_bright golden colour, nice foamy head, strong honeyish aroma, notes of caramel and spices, sweet and sparkling, slightly oily, dry honeyish finish with a touch of bitterness - balanced and very drinkable 4/7/6/3/13 KRONENBOURG FIZZ _1721_flavoured with gin and lime - golden colour, few head, lemon, perfumy aroma with notes of pepper, sweet and dry with a quite rough finish - artificial; one more forgettable french beer 2/3/3/2/4 L'AGRIVOISE la COMMUN'ALE _5004_courtesy of Laurent Mousson and Marjorie Jacobi - hazy amber-blond colour with a creamy white foam; aroma of marzipan and dust; medium-bodied and velvety palate; pretty dry and moderately bitter; long yeasty finish with notes of red fruits and almonds - subtle and pleasant 4/7/7/3/14 L'AGRIVOISE l'AN QUE VEN _5011_courtesy of Laurent Mousson and Marjorie Jacobi - reddish-brown colour with a huge creamy beige foam; very yeasty with notes of beans; moderate carbonation and a rounded palate, some sweetness and a modest bitterness, creamy mouthfeel and a malty nutty finish 4/6/7/3/13 L'AGRIVOISE LA PESÉE _4477_courtesy of Laurent Mousson - clear amber colour with a poor head retention; aroma of caramel and phenol, butter; quite full-bodied and tasty, sweet and tart with some late bitterness; aftertaste of chewy malts and caramel, alcohol 4/5/6/3/11 la CAGOLE BLONDE _3285_courtesy of Rutzicka - clear golden-blond colour with a foamy white head; aroma of pear and solvant; sweet and creamy mouthfeel , sweetish and fruity finish - acceptable 3/5/5/2/10 la CORNUE LA CRAINT DEGUN BLANCHE _2535_a cloudy and not quite appetizing copper-brown colour surmounted by a firm and stable creamy head; touches of anise and honey are not enough to make this aroma pleasant to me; some acidity and a high carbonation, the finish is creamy and sweet with more lingering notes of anise - not convincing 3/4/5/2/8 la CORNUE LA CRAINT DEGUN BLONDE _2536_hazy blond-orange colour with just some bubbles on the side of the glass; very spicy nose (ginger, cloves?) with orange and yeasty notes; the overcarbonation almost hides succesfully the modest malt body, the finish is very dry with harsh bready and spicy notes - marshmallowish and unkind 2/4/3/2/6 la CORNUE BIERE BRUNE _2531_labelled as Bière de