pivnizub (4953), Bochum, Porúří, Germany Dec 30, 2008 Bottle. Hazy amber coloured with a small and persistent off-white foam. Distinctive hoppy aromas over a bed of fruity, juicy malt. Solid bitter-sweet flavour, light bodied. Lingering dry hoppy finish, accompanied by some fruity flavours. Good old England....... tarjei (1741), Bryne, Norway Dec 19, 2008 50 cl bottle at my 40 y party, shared with yngwie. Bougth at Vaaland, Bryne. Golden/amber color, slightly hazy. Moderate white head. Aroma is fruity and malty. Flavor is the same, with a fine bitterness. MoritzF (4863), Bochum, Germany Dec 13, 2008 [bottle] Hazy, amber colour with a short beige foamy layer. Malty nose with licorice, toffee and slightly citrousy and peppery woody hops. Bitter flavour, light bodied with a smooth carbonation. Dry mouthfeel, soft malty taste with licorice, notes of toasted bread and an aromatic woody hops character, lingering into the dry and bitter finish. A bit rough but also pretty tasty brew [13.XII.08]. Sigmund (2197), Hafrsfjord, Norway Oct 29, 2008 500 ml bottle, courtesy of Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 3.7%. Amber to brown colour, moderate off-white head, nice lacing. Fine aroma of malts, toffee and biscuits. The flavour is nicely balanced between the malts and the hops, also notes of biscuits and nuts, hints of caramel. Fairly dry. Distinctly hoppy finish and a long aftertaste. A very enjoyable session bitter! KnutAlbert (3111), Oslo, Norway Oct 24, 2008 Cask at the Jerusalem Tavern.
Bright amber beer, little head to speak of.
Malty beer, cereals, spice, a little pepper. Dry, almost oaky finish.
Very nice session beer. fonefan (10868), VestJylland, Denmark Sep 9, 2008 Bottle 50cl @ home. Clear medium to dark amber color with a average, frothy, good lacing, mostly lasting, off-white head. Aroma is moderate malty, roasted, caramel, moderate to light heavy nutty, light to moderate hoppy, grass. Flavor is moderate to light heavy sweet and moderate bitter with a average to long duration. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is soft. (080708) azlondon (656), Fribourg, Switzerland Jul 1, 2008 Appearance: Copper brown. Alright amount of head.
Aroma: Malt and hops. "Normal" bitter aroma.
Taste: Quite bitter, some malt. Bitter aftertaste.
Info: 500ml bottle, 28/8-2007 vanrassel (30), Calgary, Alberta, Canada Jun 13, 2008 This is a nice session ale with an aroma of fruity esters and resiny hops. The flavour starts with spicy hops, but turns piney and citrusy with a long, dry finish. Malt flavour is there, but it’s subtle.
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