Nogne O IPA

Style:American IPA
Alc %:7.5
Brewery:Nogne O
Country:Norway
Tap/Bottle?:Tap
Where/When:Darlo Taphouse
Cost:$11.60 for 330ml
Rating:6.5

Finally get to try this infamous brew!
Lovely citrus nose- aromatic not overpowering.
Quite sharp- and kinda thin- not as big as I thought it would be- the burden of expectation!
Quite well balanced- no outstanding ingredient that dominates.
So what do I taste? A light bit of citrus, toasted malts and mild hops- not a big lingering finish on this IPA.
I would say the malt is a little strong giving the sense of burnt citrus that turns me off a little.
a little bit of apple at the end too. Quite strong abv - 7,5.

Mikkeller Amarillo Single Hop IPA

Style:Single Hop IPA
Alc %:6.9
Brewery:Mikkeller
Country:Denmark
Tap/Bottle?:bottle
Where/When:Home. Oct 2010
Cost:$10 approx
Rating:8

More in common with US IPA's- fruity/juicy and drinkable. Hop finish lingers nicely.

Mikkeller Nelson Sauvin Single Hop IPA

Style:Single Hop IPA
Alc %:6.9
Brewery:Mikkeller
Country:Denmark
Tap/Bottle?:bottle
Where/When:Home, Oct 2010
Cost:$10 approx
Rating:7.5

Unique, intense, assertive powerful.
Lasting hop bitterness soaks the tongue and lingers.
Like nothing else really even tho it's a IPA- very full-on.
I will have to have this again.

Liberty Pale Ale

Style:American Pale Ale
Alc %:6
Brewery:Anchor Brewery
Country:US
Tap/Bottle?:bottle
Where/When:Home Oct 2010
Cost:$US8 or 9 6 pack
Rating:7+

citrus on nose- lemon rind?
biting hops, juicy fruits- pineapple....
Very nice easy drinking despite the bite.
good session beer.
I brought this back in my luggage from LA.

Mountain Goat Hightail Ale

Style:English Pale Ale
Alc %:4.5
Brewery:Mountain Goat Beer Pty
Country:Australia
Tap/Bottle?:bottle
Where/When:Home, Oct 2010
Cost:$6 approx
Rating:6

Toffee and caramel malts on the nose. Bit of sediment in my glass.
Malty - not a bad drop. Have to try it again.

Erdinger Octoberfest Weissbier

Style:Hefeweisen
Brewery: Erdinger
ABV: 5.6%
Darlo Taphouse
Sat 16th Oct 2010.


Banana and a little clove - classic standard/ benchmark.
I enjoyed this quite a bit, it's been a while since I've had a wheat beer and this hit the spot.

Bridge Road Oktoberfest Marzen

Style: Marzen
Brewery: Bridge Road Brewers
ABV: 4%
On Tap
Darlo Taphouse
Sat 16th Oct 2010.

Again very little notes, but this was kinda intriguing.
Mild, honeyed, quite different.

Last Drop Oktoberfest

Brewery: Last Drop Brewery
Style: Marzen
ABV: 5%
On Tap
Darlo Taphouse
Sat 16th Oct 2010

Didn't do much for me this one.

3 Ravens Oktoberfest

Brewery: 3 Ravens Brewing Company
Style: Marzen
ABV: 6.3%
On Tap
Where: Darlo Taphouse
When: Sat 16th Oct 2010

My complex notes: Beery & solid
Again, I didn't dislike it, so 6/10

Spaten Münchner Hell

Style:Munich Helles Lager
ABV: 5.2%
On Tap
Where: Darlo Taphouse
When: Sat 16th Oct 2010

Solid brew.
Obviously I didn't make alot of notes at the time- I didn't dislike it so I give it a 6/10.
It was a cold day in Sydney and I felt like trying some brews in a comfy environment as opposed to going to The Australian Hotel in the Rocks where they were having a big line-up of beers that most likely got packed out.

Bling India Pale Ale

Style:English IPA
Alc %:5.8
Brewery:Bridge Road Brewers
Country:Australia
Tap/Bottle?:bottle
Where/When:Oct 2010, home
Cost: $7 approx
Rating:6/10

Quite dark, but not as dark as the photo suggests- an off white head disappears quick.
I smell molasses mixed with lightly toasted malt and very little fruit at all.
On the palate the same comes true with earthy notes and a touch of pine.
A solid dose of bitterness both in the mid and late palate- the malts seem to stand out more as the temperature changes.
It's just a little bold for a English IPA and not fruity enuf for a US style IPA- the pine isn't so prominent.
Mouth feel is good, a little creamy and overall fairly pleasant.

I'd be tempted to say this beer is a little schizo- it can't decide if it wants to mild or loud and bold. I would have another to check it out but I wouldn't buy a 6 pack.
I have to give it 6/10....maybe 6.25/10.

Bear Republic Racer 5

Bear Republic Racer 5
Quite pale in colour for a IPA....and that's my notes...
musta got busy!
Will rate it a 7/10 all the same.
Cost: US$ 4.29

Bear Republic Hop Rod Rye

Bear Republic Hop Rod Rye
Pours a dark orange/ copper. Lovely tart fruit - it's very
Moreish- and a lovely balanced finish.
7.5/10
Cost: US$4.29

Green Flash imperial IPA

Green Flash Imperial IPA
Not too over the top for a IIPA initially -pleasant fleshy malts with a pleasant bitter finish. Nice fruit- mix of mandarin/'orange juice with a slight to mild roasted malt finish.
7/10
Cost US$5.29

Lagunitas Hop Stoopid IPA

Lagunitas Hop Stoopid IPA, Imperial IPA, 8% ABV
Upfront the flavour is lovely- very morish-
That was the extent of my notes- suffice to say I enjoyed this 2xIPA.
The label say's:"102 IBU 4 U"
8/10
Cost: US$4.49

Rogue Dead Guy Ale

Rogue Dead Guy Ale (Maibock/ Helles Bock), 6.5% ABV
Nice, fresh & malty - seems quite sessionable. Well rounded and balanced.
7+/10
Cost: US$ 5.99

Anchor Liberty Ale

Anchor Liberty Ale, US$8.99 a 6 pack, 6% ABV

Had this before- sweet malts, caramel and a bit of pine- lovely session beer tho a little rich. I like it quite alot- nice little bitter note at the end too. (Sometimes this tasted great and other times just OK- I bought a bottle home to share)
Wish it was readily available here - can get here for $30 (+ freight) for a 6 pack.
7.5+/10

Anderson Valley Pale Ale

Anderson Valley Pale Ale
Ok nice and fresh- not outstanding, just good.
Didn't make many notes and the picture I took didn't work out.
6/10
Just checked the receipt, this was the 'Poleeko' Gold Ale
Cost US$ 3.49

Tower 10 IPA by Karl Strauss Breweries

Tower 10 IPA by Karl Strauss Breweries - 6.5 % ABV
Total freshness up front - nice flavour of malt and citrus that is nicely balanced. Yeah I like this and think it's quite sessionable & flavorsome without being overpowering.
7.5/10
Cost: US$ 4 approx

Stone Arrogant Bastard

1st beer (on my trip to LA October 2010) was a Stone Arrogant Bastard on draught- at The Grove in LA.
It was quite nice - the end bitter note was very persistant and strong. Worthwhile good drop.
Didn't take notes at the time-was kinda surprised to find it at this place- Morels French Steakhouse & Bistro
7/10