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

500 ml bottle, vintage 2016, from Cafe Chic Oldschool, Hjørring. ABV 8.5%. Served at near room temperature. Colour of an XO cognac, small head, slightly off-white. Vinous aroma, notes of raisins and oak. Malty and oaky flavour, hints of caramel and dark dried fruits.

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

500 ml bottle, at Amundsen, Oslo. Served too warm. Deep golden colour, white head. Malty and vinous aroma, also moderate hops. Rich malty flavour with notes of raisins, noticeable Denali and Golding hops, some bitterness from the Target hops. Will probably mature nicely in the years to come.

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

500 ml, bottle No. 026773, from Vinmonopolet. ABV is 8.5%. Tawny colour, large white (or slightly off-white) head. Aroma of dark dried fruits, sultanas, oak and sweet biscuits. Moderately sweet flavour with the same elements, also hints of dried apricots and caramel, moderate hops (Ernest and Olicana, Target, Goldings, Challenger and Northdown). Smooth mouthfeel Very drinkable already, no sharp edges.

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

500 ml bottle in cardboard box, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 8.5%. Bottle No. 052643. Deep reddish brown colour (more red than brown, actually), large off-white head. Aroma of raisins, dates, caramel and toffee. Rich malty flavour with notes of raisins and dark dried fruits, some caramel sweetness, but not too much. Probably good for many more years, but also eminently drinkable right now.

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

500 ml bottle in cardboard box, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. Bottle No. 054614. ABV is 8.5%. Reddish brown colour, moderate off-white head. Distinct aroma of raisins and other dark dried fruits, hints of orange marmalade and cognac. Medium sweet flavour with the same elements as the aroma, also noticeable bittering hops, hints of bitter oranges. Good now, but will also handle a few years of cellaring.

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

500 ml bottle in cardboard box, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 8.5%. Hops are Opus, Archer and CF185. Clear copper to amber colour, large off-white head. Aroma of malts, caramel, toffee and peach candy. The flavour has the same elements, also notes of caramelised marmalade, and decent bittering hops in the finish. Good beer, but not the very best vintage in this series. The mouthfeel is a bit fizzy, might profit from a year or two in the cellar.

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

Sample from cask at the brewery. Golden colour. Aroma and flavour of citrussy American hops, very refreshing and pleasant. Also hints of tropical fruits. Might rerate when I get a full pint.

Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Hazy pale yellow colour, small white head. INTENSE aroma of banana and syrup. Moderately sour and fruity flavour, banana galore, also oranges. So weird that it is nearly good.

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Collab with Fuerst Wiacek. Hazy yellow colour, white head. Pleasant aroma and flavour, not too sweet, well balanced hops.

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 11.4%. Black colour, minimal tan head. Aroma of roast malts, raspberries and vanilla. Sweet flavour, notes of chocolate, raspberries and vanilla. What the heck are raspberries doing in a stout?

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

500 ml can, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 8.1%. Hazy yellow colour, moderate white head. Aroma of yellow stonefruits and tropical fruits, hints of citrus. Good mouthfeel. The flavour has the same elements as the aroma, not too sweet, moderate bitterness.

Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

500 ml bottle, from Gulating Ølutsalg, Stavanger. ABV is 4.5%. Very pale golden colour, moderate white head. Moderate aroma of malts and wort. The flavour has some malty sweetness, some citric and grassy notes, and noticeable herbal hops in the medium bitter finish.

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

500 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Kvadrat. ABV is 6.7%. Moderately hazy yellow colour, moderate white head. Strong aroma of various tropical fruits and citrus. Citrus and tropical fruits in the flavour too, hints of oatmeal, pine needles and a slight bitterness in the finish. Good beer.

Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 4

500 ml bottle, as Funky Fluid Free Crazy Hazy IPA, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 0.5% or less. Hazy / opaque straw colour, moderate white head. Aroma of wort and grain, hints of citric hops. Smooth and citric mouthfeel. Flavour of citric and piney hops, a sufficient malt body, moderate bittering hops in the finish.

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

On tap at Cardinal Pub, Stavanger. Hazy pale yellow colour, white head. Kiwi + lime + salt + lactic acid in both aroma and flavour. In other words: fruity, sour and refreshing.

Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

330 ml bottle, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 11%. Black colour, small tan head. Aroma of coffee, hints of chocolate and vanilla. Sweet flavour, notes of roast malts, chocolate and coffee, also distinct bittering hops.

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

Small sample from tap at Mandag i Annen, Cardinal, Stavanger. Murky yellow colour, white head. Fruity aroma and flavour (citrus, hints of yellow plums), not very sweet, some pine, but the bitterness is moderate to low.

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Opaque golden colour, white head. Aroma of crushed white grapes and moderate tropical fruits. Spicy and fruity (citrus, tropical fruits) hops in the flavour, decent bitterness.

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

500 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Herbarium, Stavanger. ABV is 8.1%. Hazy yellow colour, moderate to small white head. Aroma of yellow stonefruits (particularly peaches) and tropical fruits (particularly pineapple), also hints of citrus and spruce. Citric flavour, also distinct notes of the above fruits, hints of pine needles, very refreshing. Good beer!

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

500 ml can, as Funky Fluid Trinity Simcoe Pils, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 4.8%. Slightly hazy pale golden colour, large white head. Aroma of floral and herbal hops, some sweetish pilsener malts. The flavour is moderately citric and herbal, not too sweet, refreshing and nice.

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

330 ml can, as Funky Fluid Umibōzu 2022, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 11%. Nearly black (dark ruby red) colour, large beige head. Aroma of roast malts, coffee and maple syrup. Very sweet flavour, loads of maple syrup nearly overpowers the coffee and roast malts. Low bitterness. Smooth to drink.

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

500 ml can, as Funky Fluid x HOPit Puzzled NEIPA, from Vinmonopolet Madla. ABV is 6.6%. Hazy golden colour, moderate white head. Aroma of piña colada, citrus, various tropical fruits, hints of spruce. Citric flavour, not too sweet, hints of tropical fruits on a dull and grainy background, a very moderate and dry resinous bitterness in the finish, slightly metallic aftertaste.

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

500 ml bottle, bought in Hvide Sande, Denmark. Deep golden colour, decent head. Moderate aroma with some malts and fruity aromatic hops. Flavour has some decent hops and notes of toffee, bitter finish. This is an okay premium bitter in my book, but not really outstanding. Like all beers from Fur Bryghus, it is overpriced

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

500 ml bottle, unpasteurised, bought in Hvide Sande, Denmark. Beautiful clear reddish amber colour, moderate lingering head. Malty aroma with some caramel and honey. I like my bocks darker than this, still this one has a pretty full body, some malty caramel sweetness with a moderately bitter finish. Alcohol is unfortunately too dominant. Does not live up to its high price.

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

500 ml bottle, bought in Hvide Sande, Denmark. ABV is 6.5%. Nearly black colour (= very dark brown to ruby), large tan head. Roasty aroma, notes of coffee and chocolate, hints of leather and liquorice. Roasty flavour with coffee and chocolate, smoother and sweeter than expected. Some bitterness from the roastiness, but the hops are not plentiful. Not very complex, but it’s a nice and very drinkable porter. Does not quite live up to the high price, though.