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nephirem (2599) reviewed 31 from Pivovara Medvedgrad 2 weeks ago
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
Bottle, 0.5l. Cloudy golden pour, two finger frothy white head, medium retention, nice lacing on the glass. Refreshing on the nose, tropical fruits, citrus peel, mild coconut, grassy.
Medium body, medium carbonation, lively. Smooth mouthfeel and texture, soft and chewy, creamy, easily drinkable. Balanced bittersweet taste, slightly more on the bitter side. Aroma of tropical fruits, coconut, citrus peel. Herbal and grassy notes, spice, light onion, oats. Earthy notes in the background. Subtle alcohol. Medium lasting finish, dry, lingering bitterness.
Good.
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7.5 | Flavor - 7.5 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 8
Can, 0.5l. Murky orange pour, two finger soapy, slightly off-white head. Medium retention, some lacing on the glass. Very nice on the nose, tropical, juicy, strong citrus notes, pine in the background.
Medium body, medium carbonation, lively. Smooth mouthfeel and texture, soft and chewy, creamy, refreshingly fizzy. Goes down quite nicely. Balanced juicy bittersweet taste. Aroma of caramel malt, candy, peach, apricot. Tropical fruits, citrus, pineapple. Oats, pine. Light peppery. Lovely fruit nectar aftertaste. Medium lasting finish, dry, juicy, medium bitterness.
Tasty.
nephirem (2599) reviewed Kastel Pilsner from Banjalučka Pivara 3 weeks ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5.5 | Flavor - 5.5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5
Can, 0.5l. Clear dark golden pour, two finger soapy white head, medium retention, broken lacing on the glass. Sweet on the nose, grassy, floral, mild hop notes in the background.
Light body, soft to medium carbonation. Smooth mouthfeel and texture, soft, lightweight, slightly watery. Easily drinkable. Sweet malty taste balanced with mild bitterness in the background. Aroma of malt, grains, grassy hops. Light bready, mild spice. Floral. Corn notes in the aftertaste. Bitterness slowly building in the background. Short to medium lasting finish, slightly dry, mild lingering bitterness.
Decent macro.
Appearance - 5 | Aroma - 4 | Flavor - 4 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 4
Can, 0.5l. Clear golden pour, two finger soapy white head, short lasting, minimal lacing on the glass. Usual macro lager nose, corn, sweet, grainy, slightly metallic. Some perfumy notes in the background.
Light body, medium carbonation. Watery mouthfeel and texture, soft, fizzy, easily drinkable. Sweet malty taste, mild bitterness in the background. Aroma of malt, grains, corn, cardboard. Metallic aftertaste. No finish to speak of, lingering sweetness.
Meh.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5.5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5
Can, 0.44. Hazy orange pour, thin off-white head, no lacing. Sweet and sugary nose, malt dominated, strong caramel notes. Overripe fruits and honey in the background.
Medium body, medium carbonation, fizzy. Average mouthfeel and texture, soft, chewy, prickly. Unbalanced taste, mostly sweet with some harsh herbal bitterness in the aftertaste. Malty aroma, caramel, candy, honey. Overripe fruits. Orange and grapefruit in the background. Cardboard, wet grass. Slightly sticky. Long lasting finish, sweet, dry, long lasting bitterness.
Not sure what to think about this one. Definitely not as fresh as it should be. Very malt driven. BB date is ok so I guess it probably wasn't stored properly. Shame.
nephirem (2599) reviewed Hog Haze from Zmajska Pivovara 1 month ago
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7.5 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 6.5
Can, 0.5l. Murky orange pour, one finger creamy white head, medium retention, sticky lacing on the glass. Nice on the nose, juicy, pineapple, pine, tropical fruits, peach. Grassy notes in the background.
Medium body, medium carbonation, fizzy. Smooth mouthfeel and texture, soft and chewy, prickly, easily drinkable. Nicely balanced juicy bittersweet taste. Aroma of ripe tropical fruits, citrus, pineapple, peach. Grassy notes, light spice. Pine, oats. Light tart lime notes lingering in the background. Malty backbone. Medium lasting finish, dry, tart, juicy. Mild lingering bitterness.
Tasty.
nephirem (2599) reviewed Phial of Light from Pulfer 1 month ago
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
Can, 0.5l. Cloudy yellow pour, three finger frothy white head, long lasting, excellent retention, broken lacing on the glass. Nose is grass, grains, citrus. Veggie notes, light onion.
Light body, medium carbonation. Smooth mouthfeel and texture, soft, chewy, refreshingly fizzy, some chewiness to it. Goes down nicely. Well balanced bittersweet taste with subtle sour notes in the background. Aroma of malt, grains, grass. Light spice, hints of onion, oats. Mild tropical notes, peach, white grapes, citrus peel, floral. Spice, minerals. Yeast. Slightly sticky. Medium lasting finish, light tart, slightly dry, mild lingering bitterness.
Solid.
nephirem (2599) reviewed Biokovo Lager from Prva Makarska Pivovara 1 month ago
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
Clody copper/amber pour, half finger soapy off-white head, medium retention, minimal lacing on the glass. Grainy and grassy nose, veggies, bread, slightly sour-ish.
Medium body, medium carbonation, lively. Smooth mouthfeel and texture, soft, fizzy, lightweight, refreshing. Easily drinkable. Balanced bittersweet taste, more on the bitter side, slight tart notes in the background. Aroma of malt, toasted caramel, bread, grains and grass. Hints of pine, light yeasty. Spice, minerals. Medium lasting finish, slightly dry, mild tart, lingering bitterness.
Enjoyable.
nephirem (2599) reviewed Pale Ale from Prva Makarska Pivovara 1 month ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 5 | Overall - 6
Can, 0.5l. Hazy copper pour, one finger creamy white head, medium retention, sticky lacing on the glass. Nose is tropical fruits, citrus, wet grass. Hints of onion in the background.
Light to medium body, soft carbonation, lively. Smooth mouthfeel and texture, soft, fizzy, lightweight. Balanced bittersweet taste. Aroma of tropical fruits, citrus peel, grapefruit, white grapes. Light onion, wet grass, grains. Minerals, light yeasty notes. Somewhat bland and empty. Medium lasting finish, slightly dry, mild lingering bitterness.
Ok but somewhat mediocre.
nephirem (2599) reviewed Pilsner from Prva Makarska Pivovara 1 month ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
Can, 0.5l. Cloudy golden pour, half finger soapy white head, short lasting, minimal lacing on the glass. Grassy and grainy on the nose, citrus peel, notes of coriander in the background.
Light body, medium carbonation, lively. Smooth mouthfeel and texture, soft, fizzy, refreshing. Easily drinkable. Nicely balanced bittersweet taste. Aroma of malt, grains, hay. Spice, coriander, slightly peppery. Notes of citrus peel in the background. Slightly yeastt. Medium lasting finish, dry, mild bitter with some sour notes.
Solid thirst quencher.