Christmas in July Part 2

Underlig Jul

Style:Herbed/ Spice Beer
Alc %:6.5
Brewery:Nogne O
Country:Norway
Tap/Bottle?:bottle, 500ml
Where/When:Home, July 2012
Cost: approx $15
Rating:6.5

Pours dark with a big tan head that dissapears.
Sweet bit of nutmeg on the nose.
I let this get to close to room tempature. Nice bit of Ginger and spice (cinnamon) yet still has a sensation
of Xmas cake without a noticeable hit of raisens or currents.  It's mellow and warming, complex and full flavoured. It has warmed me up and I was quite cold!
The chocolate malts do come thru but not in a big way- not a bad drop at all.

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.