7.8/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Bottle courtesy of Jonas who traded this with a sadly departed Ratebeer legend Günther. We had this Saturday 14th February at the Manglham 2nd Winter Tasting and raised a glass to Günther. Pours black, no head, as Loz says elastoplast and germolene but what is really Islay whisky I guess. Soft mouthfeel, great drinkabilty, smooth and super easy drinking which amazes me considering the abv. Score 7.8
Tried
from Bottle
on 14 Feb 2026
at 21:59
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
0.33l bottle at Mangled Ham 2026, thanks Jonas! And na zdraví Günther, wherever you are,, and thank you as well, all these years after! Pitch black body, traces of a white head. Oooh, this is a peat iodine bomb, but not offensive, extreme licorice perhaps, some oxidation, but pleasant, vaguely cakey, yet still peaty. Lean, dry peat-driven taste, some chocolate cake vibes, iodine, minerally, bitterish finish, some alcohol in the aftertaste. My my my. Drinkable. Excellent stuff!
Tried
from Bottle
on 14 Feb 2026
at 21:57
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8.5
Flavor 8
Texture 7
Overall 7
Bottle, probably the last one I have from a Pivnizub Packerl. Black. Iodine and cigars, Medium light dry body, roast, salt, soy tobacco. Tilted too far to one side, but still enjoyable. Skål Günther!
Tried
from Bottle
on 14 Feb 2026
at 21:55
7.1/10
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Appearance 5
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7
Bottle, thanks bierkonning, smallish bubbly head, murky light brown with floaties, dominant aroma of caramel with some wood, flavor of dried apricots and light raisins, with some caramel and wood tuned down but quite noticable, whiff of Coconut, quite sweet but, not too heavy. Enjoyable and smooth.
Tried
on 08 Feb 2026
at 18:02
6.6/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 6.5
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Bottle from Beerdome. 6.5 % ABV. Hazy dark red brown with a small beige head. Aroma is sweet, malty, caramel and dried fruit. Flavor is quite sweet. Sweet finish. 060226
Tried
from Bottle
on 06 Feb 2026
at 18:53
7.5/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7.5
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Fles 33cl thuis. Donker fruit, kruidig, rozijn, rode bes, redelijk klef, bittertonen, caramel, zoeten, bruine suiker. (31-1-2026).
Tried
from Bottle
at
Berghoeve Brouwerij
on 31 Jan 2026
at 22:50
8.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8.5
Texture 9
Overall 8.5
330 ml bottle. Pours black with short foamy tan head. Aromas of black coffee, oaky whiskey, soy sauce and roasted malts. Flavors follow same with a bit of peat and creamy chocolate. Excellent.
Tried
from Bottle
at
Bierlokaal Café de Koffer
on 30 Jan 2026
at 15:10
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 6.5
Texture 7
Overall 6.5
Bottle from Beerdome. Clear amber with a white head. Aroma is sweet, malty, caramel, vitamin pills and alcohol. Flavor is quite sweet and moderate bitter. Sweet and moderate bitter finish with some alcohol. 250126
Tried
from Bottle
on 25 Jan 2026
at 19:05
6.3/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6.5
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Bottle, smallish head, flavour of brown bread and wood with a bit of vanila and some peach and apricot behind, aroma of caramel and crack pie with a spicy hint behind, cloudy very deep brown colour, a bit of sweetness, noticable sourness. Nice but not completely balanced.
Tried
from Bottle
on 25 Jan 2026
at 18:17
7.5/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7.5
Texture 8
Overall 8
Fles 33cl thuis. Bourbon, eik, vanille, boozy, rozijn, pruim, dried fruits, zoeten, lichte citrustonen, roasted malts. (23-1-2026).
Tried
from Bottle
at
Berghoeve Brouwerij
on 23 Jan 2026
at 22:55