7.5/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 9
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6
On tap at The Rover, Göteborg. Dark chestnut colour, nearly ruby when held to the light. Amazing aroma of smoke, bonfires, seaside, tar and woodwork - but not the smoked sausage aroma of German rauchbiers. Smoke and tar in the flavour too, slightly drier than I would prefer, dusty / ashy finish. Not much else going on besides the smoke and tar.
Tried
from Draft
on 30 Aug 2006
at 07:00
6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
On tap at The Rover, Göteborg. Amber colour, moderate head. Initially a strange aroma of sweaty socks, then some grapefruity hops come through. Flavour is malty and somewhat alcoholic with raisin notes. Quite sweet, more of a barleywine style.
Tried
from Draft
on 30 Aug 2006
at 06:51
7.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
On tap at The Rover, Göteborg. Copper coloured, low head. Nice nutty and hoppy aroma, notes of toffee and grapefruit. Hoppy flavour on a decent malty base, grapefruity elements, "dusty" hops in the finish, bitter aftertaste. A bitter well above average.
Tried
from Draft
on 30 Aug 2006
at 06:43
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Bottled. Pitch black colour, not much head. Roast, coffee, toffee and malts in aroma. Smoke, roast, coffee and caramel in the flavour. Another great brew from Närke.
Tried
from Bottle
on 29 Aug 2006
at 23:51
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Draught. Pitch black colour, mediumsized brown head. Smoked and roasted malts with coffee and caramel. Flavour is sweet coffee with roast coming in. Also some caramel and lots of sweet malts. Smooth. Some fruity hints in the aftertaste.
Tried
on 29 Aug 2006
at 14:56
6.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Draught. Dark copper coloured, mediumsized beige head. Aroma is strong smoke and burnt wet wood. Same in flavour along with tar. Long smoked aftertaste. Reminds of the Schlenkerlas, but still not as "heavy" as those.
Tried
on 29 Aug 2006
at 13:45
5.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5
Draught. Dark ruby red colour with mediumsized beige head. Aroma is flowery hops and grass. Flavour is hoppy with some hints of maizeish sweetness. Quiter standard bitter.
Tried
on 29 Aug 2006
at 13:41
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Draught. Amber colour, mediumsized white creamy head. Flowery and fruity hops in aroma. Same in flavour along with weak alcohol and some greassyness. Long hoppy aftertaste. Very wellbalanced and smoothly drinkable brew.
Tried
on 29 Aug 2006
at 13:38
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8
Bottled. Opaque black, not much head. Strong aroma of expresso coffee and dark chocolate. Cold coffee flavor, easy to drink, a bit carbonated and roasty in the finish. Good balanced porter.
Earlier Rating: 11/6/2005 Total Score: 4
Draught @Pikkulintu
Opaque black-brown color, mostly disappearing tanned head. Flowery hoppy nose. Medium-bodied, hoppy, chocolaty roasted flavor. Excellent: balanced and enjoyable as the most Närkes brews.
Earlier Rating: 11/6/2005 Total Score: 4
Draught @Pikkulintu
Opaque black-brown color, mostly disappearing tanned head. Flowery hoppy nose. Medium-bodied, hoppy, chocolaty roasted flavor. Excellent: balanced and enjoyable as the most Närkes brews.
Tried
from Bottle
on 29 Aug 2006
at 10:42
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Draught@The Rover. Dark ruby brown color, small creamy brown head. Strong smoked ham nose. A bit sweet roasted and smokey malty flavor. Much lighter than Scherlenkas. Fizzy finish.(8/4/7/3/14 3.6)
Draught@Beer Hunters
Deep ruby brown color, small beige head. Strong peaty smokey, wet wood aroma. Light body for this ABV. Front has some caramel, but otherwise dry peaty maltyness dominates. Scotch type, not Bambergian. Aftertaste is dry woody with lots of tannines. For smoke/peat heads, not very balanced. (8/4/7/2/13 3.5)
Draught@Beer Hunters
Deep ruby brown color, small beige head. Strong peaty smokey, wet wood aroma. Light body for this ABV. Front has some caramel, but otherwise dry peaty maltyness dominates. Scotch type, not Bambergian. Aftertaste is dry woody with lots of tannines. For smoke/peat heads, not very balanced. (8/4/7/2/13 3.5)
Tried
on 29 Aug 2006
at 09:23