Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

330 ml green bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 4.8%. Slightly hazy golden colour, moderate white head. Moderate aroma of malts and herbal hops. Crisp flavour, some citric and herbal hops, very refreshing, and good value for little money.

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 10 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

568 ml can, as Great Divide Macaroon Yeti Imperial Stout, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 9.5%. Pitch black colour, large to moderate brown head. Aroma of roast malts, coconut, almonds and chocolate. Medium sweet flavour with the same elements. Moderate to low bitterness.

Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 3 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 4

500 ml bottle, from EKO Market, Stavanger. ABV is 0.0%. Pink colour, small and shortlived off-white head. Aroma of oranges and lime. Medium sweet flavour, again notes of oranges and lime, some malts in the background. Tolerably refreshing.

Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 4 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5

500 ml can, from EKO Market, Stavanger. Clear deep brown colour, small and shortlived white head. Aroma of rye bread, some caramel. Sweet flavour of rye bread, caramel and prunes.

Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 4 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 4

1,5 liter PET bottle, from Internasjonalt Matsenter, Hillevåg. Hazy and very pale greenish-grey straw colour, small white head. Aroma of citrus and herbs. Thin mouthfeel. Citric and wheaty flavour, hints of herbs and lemongrass, not too sweet, refreshing.

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

500 ml bottle, batch #279, as Vinje Motbakke Pale Ale, from Helgø Meny Mariero. ABV is 4.7%. Golden colour, huge white head. Aroma of piney American hops, also hints of orange marmalade and yeast. Citric mouthfeel. The flavour is piney, grapefruity and yeasty, with a distinct bitterness in the finish.

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7

330 ml bottle in metal cylinder, as Nøgne Ø Nordic Noir 3 Norwegian Strong Ale Brandy Barrel Ed., at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 15%. Black colour, moderate beige head. Boozy aroma of molasses, fusel, oak and brandy. Warming mouthfeel. Distinct flavour of brandy and oak, medium roast malts, raisins and other dark dried fruits, hints of chocolate and honey, moderate hops.

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7

330 ml bottle in metal cylinder, as Nøgne Ø Nordic Noir 3 Norwegian Strong Ale Loupiac Barrel Ed., at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 15%. Black colour, moderate beige head. Aroma of molasses, fusel, treacle, oak and dessert wine. Warming mouthfeel. The flavour has lots of treacle, honey, chocolate, dark dried fruits, oak and dessert wine. A noticeable hop bitterness makes the beer very drinkable.

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

November 2016: Shared bottle at local tasting. ABV 7.6%. Black colour, beige head. Dusty and grainy aroma, a hint of vanilla and mild coffee, some liquorice. Fairly well balanced flavour, some chocolate and mild coffee.

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

April 2013: Shared 330 ml bottle, from Voldby Købmandsgård, Denmark. ABV is 5.5%. Very dark brown colour, large off-white to beige head. Interesting sweet & sour aroma, notes of oak and spices, hints of red wine vinegar. Fizzy mouthfeel. The flavour is not as sweet as I feared, and not extremely sour. Light bodied. Some oaky and mild spicy notes, a hint of red wine vinegar again. Minimal hops, and the finish is rather bland.