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(Keg at CoolHead Taproom, 20250724) The beer poured golden and clear. Its head was medium sized and white. Aroma had grass, grain and honey. Palate was medium bodied with medium carbonation. Flavours were had grass, grain, honey and bitterness. Aftertaste had grass and bitterness. A bit too malty brew but the clean bitterness at the end saved a lot.

Tried from Draft at CoolHead Taproom on 24 Jul 2025 at 14:01

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Blond Special Edition 2025 from La Trappe Trappist - Abdij O.L.V. Koningshoeven

10 months ago

7.8/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 7 Overall 7.5

(Bottle, 0.75l,from Alko, 20250718) The beer poured golden and hazy. Its head was medium sized and white. Aroma had honey, spicy yeast and grass. Palate was medium bodied with medium carbonation. Flavours were grass, honey, spicy yeast, sugars and bitterness. Aftertaste had sugars, spiciness and bitterness. A good and balanced brew.

Tried from Bottle on 18 Jul 2025 at 19:02

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P.K. from Cloudwater Brew Co

10 months ago

7.8/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 9 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 8

(Keg at Pien Shop, 20250718) The beer poured golden and hazy. Its head was medium sized and white. Aroma had ripe fruits, tropical fruits, passion fruit, papaya and mango. Palate was medium bodied with medium carbonation. Flavours were ripe fruits, mango, passion fruit, grapefruit and mild zesty notes. Aftertaste was passion fruit, mango and zesty notes. A well done NEIPA. Personally, I'd like some bitterness.

Tried from Draft at Pien Shop & Bar on 18 Jul 2025 at 11:24

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Nectarine Lambiek from Geuzestekerij De Cam

10 months ago

8.3/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8.5 Flavor 8.5 Texture 8 Overall 8

(Bottle, 2018 vintage - a sample, at Pien Shop, 20250718) The beer poured amber and clear. No head. Aroma had wood, malts, sourness and fruits. Palate was medium bodied mouth watering and dry with low carbonation. Flavours were tartness, fruitiness, nectarine, sourness, honey from malts and bitterness. Aftertaste was dry, tart and bitter. A pleasant combination of fruits and the tart beer.

Tried from Bottle at Pien Shop & Bar on 18 Jul 2025 at 11:11

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Boat Simulator from CoolHead Brew

11 months ago

7.8/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 7 Overall 7.5

(Keg at CoolHead Taproom, 20250715) The beer poured yellow and opaque. Its head was small and white. Aroma had ripe fruits, pineapple and citrus fruits. Palate was medium bodied and soft with medium carbonation. Flavours were pineapple, ripe fruits, mango and tart fruits. Aftertaste had mango, tart fruits and spiciness. A tasty fruity brew matching NEIPA style.

Tried from Draft at CoolHead Taproom on 15 Jul 2025 at 15:34

mjs added a new beer Boat Simulator by CoolHead Brew
11 months ago

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Jäämallas from Kanavan Panimo

11 months ago

7.4/10 — Appearance 7 Aroma 8 Flavor 7.5 Texture 7 Overall 7

(Bottle, 0.1l, at Pikkulintu Puotila, 20250715) The beer poured dark brown and hazy. No head. Aroma had toasted malts, liquorice, banana and rye malts. Palate was full bodied, dry and warming with low carbonation. Flavours were toasted malts, rye, banana, alcohols, juniper and light bitterness. Aftertaste had malts, juniper and banana. A different take on sahti.

Tried from Bottle at Olutravintola Pikkulintu (Puotila) on 15 Jul 2025 at 12:11

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Siiskosen Stout from Karvilan Panimo

11 months ago

6.9/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6.5 Flavor 7.5 Texture 7 Overall 7

(Bottle, 0.33 l, from Punaisen piipun kievari, 20250705) The beer poured black. Tiny while head. Aroma had burnt malts, rye bread, coffee and lactic sweetness. Palate was medium bodied and dry with medium carbonation. Flavours were burnt malts, milk chocolate, ash, rye bread and bitterness. Aftertaste had burnt malts, ash, rye bread and bitterness. A good burnt brew with mild adjuncts notes.

Tried from Bottle on 05 Jul 2025 at 17:52

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Hagström Back to Back from Olarin Panimo

11 months ago

7.8/10 — Appearance 7 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 7 Overall 8

(Keg at Olarin Panimo Konepaja, 20250702) The beer poured yellow and opaque. Its head was medium sized and white. Aroma had ripe fruits, mango, grapefruit and spiciness. Palate was medium bodied with medium carbonation. Flavours were grapefruit, zesty fruits, floralness, ripe fruits and bitterness. Aftertaste had ripe fruits, resin and bitterness. A very bitter brew but the body survived it.

Tried from Draft at Olarin Konepaja Taproom on 02 Jul 2025 at 13:23