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Sigmund Melberg is drinking a Mjølner Barleywine Fadlagret (2010) by Herslev Bryghus at vatlandsvåg

Aroma of oak, red wine, molasses, caramel and dark dried fruits. Warming mouthfeel. Distinct oaky flavour with tannins, appears not quite as sweet as the non-BA version, but the notes of raisins and other dark dried fruits are there, also noticeable bitte

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 19:39:18 +0000 View Detailed Check-in

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Sigmund Melberg is drinking a Mjølner Barleywine (2010) by Herslev Bryghus at vatlandsvåg

Aroma of molasses, oak and dark dried fruits. Warming mouthfeel. Rich and sweet flavour with the same elements as the aroma, distinct oak, raisins and dates.

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 12:54:11 +0000 View Detailed Check-in

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Sigmund Melberg is drinking a Mjølner Barleywine (2008) by Herslev Bryghus at vatlandsvåg

Moderate aroma of molasses, caramel, oak, raisins, dates. Warming mouthfeel. Sweet and rich flavour with the same elements as the aroma, noticeable hops in the finish. Has aged remarkably well.

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 00:47:29 +0000 View Detailed Check-in

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Sigmund Melberg is drinking a Nightmare On Brett w/ Raspberries (Aged in Leopold Bros Whiskey Barrels) by Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project at vatlandsvåg

750 ml corked & caged bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 9.666%. Black colour, moderate tan head. Aroma of ripe and over-ripe raspberries. Sour flavour of raspberries, lemons and lactic acid. Only a hint of oak and whiskey.

Earned the Cheers to Independent U.S. Craft Breweries (Level 28) badge!

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 00:12:16 +0000 View Detailed Check-in

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Sigmund Melberg is drinking an Eye Contact Karaoke by Basqueland Brewing at vatlandsvåg

Nice hoppy / fruity aroma, citrus and tropical fruits, hints of mild spices. Soft carbonation, citric mouthfeel. The flavour has citrus (including grapefruit) and pine needles, with a resinous bitterness in the finish.

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 17:56:16 +0000 View Detailed Check-in

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Sigmund Melberg is drinking a Midnattssol-saison by Bryggeri 13 at vatlandsvåg

Hazy pale golden colour, moderate white head. Sweetish aroma of malts and yellow plums, hints of herbal hops. Medium sweet and yeasty flavour with the same elements as the aroma, minimal bitterness.

Earned the Hopped Down (Level 54) badge!

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 14:10:51 +0000 View Detailed Check-in

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Sigmund Melberg is drinking The Next Episode by Graff Brygghus at vatlandsvåg

330 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.5%. Cloudy pale straw colour, moderate white head. Aroma of spruce and pine, notes of tropical fruits and citrus. Citric and piney flavour, also hints of tropical fruits. Fairly bitter finish.

Earned the I Believe in IPA! (Level 99) badge!

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 01:48:32 +0000 View Detailed Check-in

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Sigmund Melberg is drinking a Gølse Singelkveik Kveik #9 by Brulandselva at vatlandsvåg

Aroma of butter and cheese, hints of decaying yellow fruits. The flavour is somewhat better, fairly malty, but not as fruity as I hoped - still with some hints of yellow plums. Slightly woody. Low bitterness. Not particularly interesting.

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 21:59:22 +0000 View Detailed Check-in

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Sigmund Melberg is drinking a Brasserie de la Taupe Brewer's Desire by Brewery John Martin & Brewery Timmermans at vatlandsvåg

Aroma of brettanomyces, horse stable and wood, hints of smoke, stinking cheese and stale jam. The flavour is much better, fruity and slightly spicy, moderately acidic, moderate bitterness.

Earned the Pucker Up (Level 39) badge!

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 18:50:10 +0000 View Detailed Check-in

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Sigmund Melberg is drinking an Original Nürnberger Rotbier by Tucher Bräu at vatlandsvåg

Aroma of malts, caramel and brown bread, a hint of oak. Well balanced flavour, just the right malty sweetness, moderate but pleasant fruity notes, hints of caramel, brown bread and oak again, moderate hops.

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 16:13:42 +0000 View Detailed Check-in

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Sigmund Melberg is drinking a Syrske Singelkveik Kveik #13 by Brulandselva at vatlandsvåg

Aroma of butter and stale jam, not very attractive. The flavour is better, moderately acidic (less than expected) and fruity, fairly refreshing, some mild spicy notes of kveik and moderate hops.

Sun, 04 Oct 2020 19:51:25 +0000 View Detailed Check-in

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Sigmund Melberg is drinking a Green Walnut by Oud Beersel at vatlandsvåg

Lovely aroma of brettanomyces and farmhouse kitchen, hints of oaked apple cider. Fairly sour and dry flavour, notes of brettanomyces, hints of apple cider vinegar. A moderate bitterness, probably more from the green walnuts than the hops.

Sat, 03 Oct 2020 16:54:26 +0000 View Detailed Check-in

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Sigmund Melberg is drinking a Green Walnut (2017) by Oud Beersel at vatlandsvåg

Lovely aroma of brettanomyces and farmhouse kitchen, hints of oaked apple cider. Fairly sour and dry flavour, notes of brettanomyces, hints of apple cider vinegar. A moderate bitterness, probably more from the green walnuts than the hops.

Sat, 03 Oct 2020 16:53:36 +0000 View Detailed Check-in

Sigmund Melberg is drinking a No Rest For Dancers by Lost and Grounded Brewers at vatlandsvåg

Rerate, 440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.2%. Reddish brown colour, large off-white head. Moderate aroma of piney and fruity hops. The flavour has a decent balance between the malts and hops. I'm upping the score a bit.

Sat, 03 Oct 2020 06:37:19 +0000 View Detailed Check-in

Sigmund Melberg is drinking a Rotpunkt by Buxton Brewery at vatlandsvåg

Distinct aroma of piney and citric hops, some malts too, hints of roast and caramel. Smooth and pleasant mouthfeel, moderate carbonation, easy drinking. The flavour is nicely balanced between a malty sweetness and grapefruity and piney hops.

Earned the Paint the Town Red (Level 12) badge!

Earned the Tower of Beer (Level 89) badge!

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 19:16:15 +0000 View Detailed Check-in

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Sigmund Melberg is drinking a Nelson Sauvin Brut Champagne Barrels! by Mikkeller at vatlandsvåg

Distinct and complex aroma of brettanomyces, oak barrels, brut white wine / champagne, mild spices and herbs. Medium sweet and slightly sour flavour, with the same elements as the aroma, also hints of gooseberries. Excellent beer.