Showing posts with label Zıkkımm. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Zıkkımm. Show all posts

Saturday, March 20, 2021

Zıkkımm - Tepetaklak - Light Lager (Turkey)



I think it's a new beer that is low-alcohol, light in color, and cheaper in terms of price, according to Zıkkım (certified by Zıkkım).
Honestly, it doesn't make much sense to me for small producers to try to compete in this field when big players in Turkey are already producing these kinds of beers. The majority of the price of the beer sold is already tax, and apart from that, keeping costs low is what remains, which is much easier for big companies to do.
It wasn't a bad beer, but its taste can only be compared to other pilsners in order to appreciate it.

Alc (ABV): 4.2%
Score: 6/10

Friday, November 27, 2020

Zıkkımm - Amerikan IPA (Ale/Turkey)



I really liked the dark beers produced by Zıkkım. This time, when I saw their IPAs, I eagerly bought them to try. I was expecting a highly aromatic and hoppy beer, especially because it said American IPA on the bottle. Unfortunately, Zıkkım IPA did not meet my expectations.
The amount of hops in the beer was quite low, I can even say that I hardly noticed it. The aroma was also weak. But the worst part was the taste of unfermented malt that I got. This taste is the same as the smell I get before the beer is fully fermented when I make my own beer. I think there is a production problem. As I said, brewing beer, especially bottling and delivering it to the consumers, is a difficult task. I think Zıkkım should reconsider their IPAs.

Alc (ABV): 5.0%
Score: 5/10

Sunday, November 15, 2020

Zıkkımm - Zifiri - Dark Ale (Turkey)



Another dark beer from Zıkkım. Again, it is in the style of an imperial stout. However, the alcohol content is low for an imperial stout, but a bit high for a porter or stout.
Another nice beer for those who enjoy dark beer. Particularly important as it is made in Turkey. I also recommend this beer to beer lovers, especially those who enjoy dark beer.

Alc (ABV): 6.2%
Score: 8/10

Saturday, November 14, 2020

Zıkkımm - Red Ale (Turkey)



This is the best Red Ale I've had in Turkey so far. It has a very full body, the color is spot on, the taste is on point. Zıkkım generally focuses on dark beers and is filling this gap in Turkey. I would recommend it to all beer lovers.

Alc (ABV): 5.2%
Score: 8/10

Saturday, September 26, 2020

Zıkkımm - Dude - Smoked Porter (Ale/Turkey)



I think I had a Smoked Porter. I'm not sure if it's intentionally like that, but Zıkkım beers don't indicate what type they are. Actually, it's another surprising beer, far from Turkish norms. I recommend trying it for those who seek a different taste in beer. It's both Porter, smoky, and Turkish-made.
You can find it at @mensismahzen. Price: 16 TL

Alc (ABV): 5.0%
Score: 8/10

Sunday, September 20, 2020

Zıkkımm - Deep - Dark Ale (Turkey)



I couldn't understand clearly what kind of beer this is. I recognize its smell, but can't pinpoint it. It could be a type of Belgian beer. The label on the bottle doesn't specify the type. I also couldn't find a beer type with cardamom in it online.
Instead of focusing on the specific type, let's interpret it in general. It is nice that it is high in alcohol content; it reminds me of a Belgian beer, so it might have a sweeter taste. It could also have more carbonation and foam. The flavor is strong.
If you want to try it, it's a very unique beer.
You can find it at @mensismahzen. Price: 17TL.

Alc (ABV): 8.5%
Score: 7/10

Sunday, September 6, 2020

Zıkkımm - Weiss - Wheat (Ale/Turkey)



My first sip. Wheat beers are very popular in Turkey these days, and everyone has one or more wheat beers. I also tried Zıkkım's Weiss for the first time. This is a nice beer, quite aromatic.

Alc (ABV): 4.9%
Score: 7/10

Sierra Nevada - Little Thing - Big IPA - Imperial IPA (Ale/USA)

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