Svesse (1821), Hässelby, Sweden Aug 24, 2008 (Cask at GBBF, London, 7 Aug 2008) Golden amber colour with frothy, white head. Fruity nose with orange, apricots and solid malt sweetness. Fruity taste with notes of orange, apricots, malt sweetness and earthy, citrussy hops in the finish. Nice hoppy beer with some alcohol bite. Sigmund (1962), Hafrsfjord, Norway Aug 18, 2008 Cask at the GBBF 2008. Deep golden colour, minimal head, minimal carbonation. Aroma and flavour of tamarind and hops, quite nice. oh6gdx (6343), Vaasa, Finland Aug 11, 2008 Cask@GBBF2008. Golden colour, not much head. Aroma is fruits, nectar and some mild buttery notes. Flavour is grass, hops, nectar and mild wood. Mouthdrying. hughie (2286), Bedford, Bedfordshire, England Aug 8, 2008 Cask at GBBF ’08. Thanks to Chris for sharing this. Gold. Buttery hop aroma. Sweet slightly grainy malt flavour with an entertaining digestive biscuit backtaste. Very nice. Even very acceptable. KimJohansen (4299), Copenhagen V, Denmark Aug 6, 2008 Clear golden with tiny white head. Sweet fruity aroma with floral hops. Sweet flavor with caramel, fruits and hoppy notes. Ends bitter and fairly dry.
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