Friday 17 June 2011

No 113 - Stiegl Goldbräu (Austria)

This austrian beer is laser focused, with notes of wet rocks, hay, caramell and lots of sweet corn flakes. Very, very pure and structured. The nose is cool and perfectly balanced.
The taste is fresh, intense and lovely with a pure sweet minerality and a great bitterness. Just flows over your palate with impressive purity.The mouthfeel of this one is just stunning!

96p   (tasted from bottle - 2011/05)

No 112 - Anderson Valley Boont Amber Ale (USA)

This amber beauty has a deep nose with notes of buttery fudge, candied orange peel, warm grass and some clay/mud note. Very good, intense and structured.
The taste is cool, lip smacking good, with notes of fresh, sweet yellow fruit, fudge and a nice bitterness. Very long and yummy! This a american beaty indeed!

93p   (tasted from bottle - 2011/05)