Monthly Archives: August 2018

3 - Indifferent (might buy, probably drink), Beer Reviews, Czech Pilsner, Hong Kong, Young Master Brewery

Young Master Contemporary Pilsner

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Brewery: Young Master Brewery
Country: Hong Kong
ABV: 4.5%
Style: Czech Pilsner
Other Notes: 22 IBUs

Brewer Description: (from website) A contemporary take on a classic Czech beer style. This beer uses traditional malts for a clean and crisp base and new world hops for an added flavor punch.

My rating: 3
My beeradvocate.com rating: 3.9
My ratebeer.com rating: 3.7

Intro: A 330ml can with a best before date of 27th March 2019. Poured into a Lost Abbey teku glass.
Appearance: A very lightly cloudy golden straw colour with a two finger white head that had good retention while leaving behind some lacing.
Aroma: Floral, melon, lemon tea, lemon zest and grass with some light biscuit and honey.
Taste: Moderate sweetness, melon, apricot, floral, tea, lemon tea, lemon peel, grass with light biscuit and bitterness.
Mouthfeel: Crisp, light bodied with moderate carbonation.
Overall: Nice fruit and floral character (with the latter there but not overpowering). Easy and refreshing to drink.

3 - Indifferent (might buy, probably drink), Beer Reviews, German Pilsner, Gweilo Brewery, Hong Kong

Gweilo Pilsner

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Brewery: Gweilo Brewery
Country: Hong Kong
ABV: 4.2%
Style: German Pilsner
Other Notes: 25 IBUs. Core Range

Brewer Description: (from can) Gweilo Pilsner is a refreshingly modern take on a classic style. A late addition of Hallertau gives a unique floral and fruity aroma. This works in harmony with the pilsner malt base and crispness from the yeast, creating a vibrant, crushable beer.

My rating: 3
My beeradvocate.com rating: 3.65
My ratebeer.com rating: 3.5

Intro: A 330ml can with a best before date of 6th July 2019. Poured into a Lost Abbey teku glass.
Appearance: A nice clear golden colour with a two finger white head that had good retention while leaving behind some lacing.
Aroma: Grainy, toasted crackers, floral, grass and citrusy lemon peel.
Taste: Lightly sweet, floral, lemon tea, grass and lemon zest.
Mouthfeel: Crisp, light bodied with moderate carbonation.
Overall: Nice and crisp, easy to drink, and great for a hot summer day.

3 - Indifferent (might buy, probably drink), Beer Reviews, Belgian Witbier, Gweilo Brewery, Hong Kong

Gweilo Wit

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Brewery: Gweilo Brewery
Country: Hong Kong
ABV: 4.2%
Style: Belgian Witbier
Other Notes: 11 IBUs. Core Range

Brewer Description: (from can) Gweilo Wit is our take on a traditional Belgian wit beer. A low bitterness allows the banana, clove and spice notes from the yeast to take centre stage. This light and refreshing with beer is ideal in hot weather.

My rating: 3
My beeradvocate.com rating: 3.73
My ratebeer.com rating: 3.5

Intro: A 330ml can with a best before date of 23rd May 2019. Poured into a Lost Abbey teku glass.
Appearance: A lightly hazy golden colour with a two finger white head that had pretty good retention and left some nice lacing.
Aroma: Clove, banana, bubblegum, wheat with a touch of pepper spice.
Taste: Much like the aroma with the added touch of bread-y malt, banana bread, clove, banana, bubblegum, wheat and a touch of pepper spice.
Mouthfeel: Light bodied with moderate carbonation.
Overall: A refreshing easy to drink Wit beer with good banana and clove notes.

4 - Good (buy), Beer Reviews, German Berliner Weisse, Grimm Artisanal Ales, USA

Grimm Passionfruit Pop!

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Brewery: Grimm Artisanal Ales
Country: USA
ABV: 4.8%
Style: German Berliner Weisse

Brewer Description: (from bottle) Dessert Berliner Weisse style ale brewed with passionfruit, vanilla and milk sugar.

My rating: 4
My beeradvocate.com rating: 4.3
My ratebeer.com rating: 4.2

Intro: A 22 fl. oz. bomber, bottled in January 2018. Poured into a 3 Fonteinen stemmed glass.
Appearance: A very hazy straw yellow colour with a less than two finger white head that dissipated quickly and left only some sparse lacing.
Aroma: Tart, sweet, passionfruit, guava and bubblegum.
Taste: Lightly sour, tart, passionfruit and guava with a touch of grapefruit. Finish is sweetish.
Mouthfeel: Light bodied with moderate to high carbonation.
Overall: Didn’t get much vanilla, but this was very nice and easy to drink. My kind of flavours!

2 - Maybe (likely wouldn't buy, might drink), Beer Reviews, Denmark, Lambic - Fruit, Mikkeller ApS

Mikkeller Spontanapricot

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Brewery: Mikkeller ApS
Country: Denmark
ABV: 7.7%
Style: Belgian Lambic (Fruit)
Other Notes: Brewed by Mikkeller at De Proef Brouwerij, Belgium

Brewer Description: (from bottle) Sour ale brewed with apricots & aged in oak barrels.

My rating: 2
My beeradvocate.com rating: 3.3
My ratebeer.com rating: 3.1

Intro: A 375ml bottle with a best before date of 27th January 2025. Poured into a 3 Fonteinen stemmed glass.
Appearance: A hazy copper orange colour with a one finger white head that dissipated fairly quickly and left only sparse to no lacing.
Aroma: Funky, sour, tart, unripe apple cider vinegar with hints of apricot.
Taste: Sour, tart, green apple and vinegar with hints of apricot and funk.
Mouthfeel: Medium bodied with moderate carbonation.
Overall: The vinegar and sourness was overpowering and hid much of the funk and fruit.