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

500 ml slim bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 15%. Dark red colour, no carbonation. Aroma of heather honey, red wine, oak and red fruits (actually morellos and redcurrants). Warming mouthfeel. Sweet and complex flavour with distinct notes of heather honey, oak, red wine and morellos, some redcurrant acidity, hints of herbs and mild spices.

Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 2 | Mouthfeel: 2 | Flavor: 2 | Overall: 2

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Kvadrat. ABV is 7.0%. Murky reddish brown colour, lots of disgusting and lumpy floaties in the end pour. Hardly any head. Aroma of maple syrup, pancakes and honey, just a hint of blueberries. Medium sour flavour with lactic acid, otherwise the same elements as the aroma. Unpleasant beer - drainpour.

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

January 2020: 750 ml bottle, as Jacobsen Yakima IPA, from SPAR Hirtshals. Also got a small bottle from Føtex Hjørring. ABV is 6.5%, IBU 45. Slightly hazy golden colour, large white head. Aroma of citrus, tropical fruits and flowers. Soft mouthfeel. The flavour has also tropical fruits and citrus, on a medium sweet malty base. Moderate resinous bitterness in the finish.

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

440 ml can, brewed in France by Outer Range French Alps, as Mellow Smoothness Stout. Bought at Vinmonopolet Kvadrat. ABV is 6%. Black colour, large to moderate tan head. Aroma of roast malts, mild coffee, lactose and chocolate. Smooth and mellow flavour, as the name suggests, with the same elements as the aroma. Not too sweet, moderate bitterness.

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

375 ml slimline clear bottle, vintage 2023, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken, at an outrageous price. ABV is 9.5%. Clear deep golden to amber colour, no carbonation. Aroma of concentrated apple juice / cider, notes of oak. Very sweet flavour of concentrated apple juice, hints of oak, port wine and port-marinated walnut kernels. Some fruity acidity balances the extreme sweetness. Only the price will keep me from buying this ice cider more frequently.

Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 4 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Kvadrat. ABV is 8.5%. Slightly hazy golden to orange colour, minimal white head. Aroma of banana and kiwi purees, an unpleasant hint of solvent. Moderately sour flavour, notes of kiwi and banana purees again, also lactic acid. Not undrinkable, but hardly a beer I'd buy again.

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

330 ml can, as Sofia Electric 30 Days Off American IPA, from Vinmonopolet Herbarium. ABV is 6.5%. Moderately hazy golden colour, small white head. Aroma of citrus and pine. Flavour also of citrus, pine needles and resin, some malt sweetness. Okay, but not exceptional.

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

750 ml capped & corked bottle, Boerenerf Charent'euse Gueuze - Cognac vat series 2023 - XO Cognac de Charentes, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 7.68%. Slightly hazy golden to orange colour, small white head. Lovely aroma of brettanomyces / farmhouse, oak and cognac. Sour and oaky flavour, medium dry, notes of brettanomyces and lemons, hints of cognac.

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

750 ml capped & corked bottle, Boerenerf Lambic'ado Gueuze - Sherry vat series, 2023, Palo Cortado de Jerez, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 7.05%. Slightly hazy golden colour, large white head. Aroma of brettanomyces, old attic, dust and oak, only a hint of sherry. Medium sour flavour, notes of brettanomyces, lemons, oak, sherry vinegar.

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

330 ml can in cardboard cylinder, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 18%. Pitch black colour, small brown head. Boozy aroma of malts, molasses, fusel, treacle, dark dried fruits, sherry and oak. Warming mouthfeel as expected. Boozy flavour too, with the same elements as the aroma.