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Hermod

Vantaa, Finland 🇫🇮 Member
On RateBeer since 2009, moving ratings to Brewver since 2022. BJCP judge

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Hermod added a new beer Hypno by Naïlo Brewing Co
1 month ago


8/10 Appearance 9 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
Bottle share at Juova Hanahuone, Helsinki.
The beer poured pitch black, almost flat, not much head.
Chocolate, barrel notes, molasses in aroma. Whisky barrel. Some booze showing, due to the high abv. Fairly complex sipper.
Tried from Bottle at Juova Hanahuone on 29 May 2026 at 12:27

7.3/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
Sampled at tasting.
The beer poured light red in color. Smoothie looks obviously.
Slushy, red fruity and sweet. Smoothy good with a long finish. Beer or not, quite tasty.
Tried on 29 May 2026 at 12:22

8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
Can at VastActiv tasting.
The beer poured clear and golden in color.
Piney aroma, Citrusy, Clean and bitter. Light herbalness. Crushable brew.
Tried on 29 May 2026 at 12:19


7.6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 7.5 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Can, shared at tasting ( Vastactiv residence). Thx Arde for bringing this to Finland.
The beer poured clear and golden in color.
Light fruity, piney nose. Fresh, hoppy, citrusy, clean and quaffable. Light dankness.
Tried on 29 May 2026 at 12:16

6.1/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
33cl bottle at VastActiv tasting. thx to Arde.
The beer poured light straw color, thin head.
Light grainy aroma, and flavor. Clean and crisp. True to style.
Tried on 29 May 2026 at 12:14

Hermod added a new beer American Lager by Karu Brewing
1 month ago


7.1/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 7 Overall 7
Cask at Barley and Bait, helsinki.
The beer poured slightly hazy and golden in color.
Gentle, fruity, malty, soft. Drinkability is spot on. Best Maku in years.
Tried on 29 May 2026 at 12:10

4.5/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 4 Flavor 4 Texture 4 Overall 4.5
33cl can at home.
Poured sparkling and light golden in color, clear.
Husky, some wort. Sub par non alco beer.
Tried on 29 May 2026 at 12:09