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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Clear and deep reddish brown colour. Malty aroma and flavour, hints of brown bread and dark fruits, some sweetness but not too much. Moderate American hops.

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

440 ml can, as Monkey Brew Centaurus A Imperial Stout, from Vinmonopolet Sola. ABV is 10.6%. Dark brown to black colour, moderate beige head. Aroma of chocolate, vanilla and roast malts. Medium sweet flavour, chocolate, vanilla and roast malts again, hints of mild coffee and liquorice, moderate bittering hops.

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

440 ml can, as Monkey Brew Cygnus X-1 Imperial Stout, from Vinmonopolet Hinna - Stadionparken. ABV is 10%. Black colour, moderate beige head. Aroma of roast malts, molasses and coconut. Warming mouthfeel. Sweet and rich flavour, notes of roast malts, chocolate / cocoa, vanilla, treacle and coconut.

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

April 2020, sampled again today. 440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Verksgt., Stavanger. ABV is 6.5%. Golden colour, moderate white head. Aroma of fruity hops, notes of tropical fruits, hints of citrus and spruce. Hoppy flavour, fruity with a good bitterness. Some malty sweetness. Very good beer.

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 4

On tap at Døgnvill Burger Bjørvika, Oslo. I was asked if I wanted draught or can, I went for draught, this was probably a bad choice, as the beer was too yeasty. Golden brown to reddish brown colour, moderate white head. Malty and yeasty aroma and flavour, moderate hops. Might sample again from can.

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

440 ml can, as Monkey Brew Kepler Bayer, from Birk Bryggeriutsalg, Klepp. ABV is 4.7%. Slightly hazy chestnut colour, moderate off-white head. Aroma of malts and brown bread, hints of caramel, dark syrup and burnt breadcrumbs. The flavour is distinctly malty but not too sweet, with the same elements as the aroma, moderate to low bitterness.

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

440 ml can, as Monkey Brew Mind Flayer White IPA, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.5%. Slightly hazy pale straw colour, small white head. Pleasant aroma of orange peel, coriander seeds and citric hops, a hint of pineapple. Citric flavour with the same elements, decent bitterness, slightly peppery finish.

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

440 ml can, as Monkey Brew Nova Christmas NEIPA, from Gulating ølutsalg, Stavanger. ABV is 4.7%. Hazy pale yellow colour, large to moderate white head. Aroma of pineapple and other tropical fruits, also citrus. Citric mouthfeel. The flavour has soft tropical fruits, also citrus and pine needles, moderately bitter finish. Nice and refreshing beer, but there is absolutely nothing "Christmassy" about it.

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

440 ml can, as Monkey Brew Pomona Lemon Wheat (a Pomona Lemon Sour also exists), from Coop Mega Jærhagen, Klepp. ABV is 4.7%. Clear and pale golden colour, moderate to small white head. Aroma of lemon zest. Flavour also of lemon zest, not very sour apart from that. Low bitterness.

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Black colour, small head. Moderate roastiness in aroma and flavour, notes of chocolate, but not very sweet, so the lactose must have been used modestly. .

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

375 ml bottle, blend #4, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 7%. Orange colour, moderate white head. Aroma and flavour of brettanomyces, oak, white wine vinegar and lemons.

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Dark ruby colour, moderate off-white head. Malty aroma, hints of dark bread and caramel. Malty flavour too, not too sweet, hints of dark bread and caramel again, also hints of dark fruits and mild spices, moderate hops.

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

330 ml can, as Monkey Brew Wormhole 5.0 NEIPA, from Birk Bryggeriutsalg, Klepp. ABV is 4.7%. Hops are Sabro, Citra and Galaxy. Hazy pale yellow colour, moderate to small white head. Aroma of citrus, tropical fruits (pineapple and others) and sprucetips. The flavour has the same elements. Decent enough to drink, but I get a sense of deja-vu with a beer like this.

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

July 2020: 750 ml bottle, crown-capped with swingtop for re-sealing. From Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.5%. Reddish brown colour, large to moderate off-white head. Malty and spicy aroma, hints of jam and over-ripe fruits. The flavour has the same elements as the aroma, hints of caramel, moderate hops.

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

Shared bottle at RBNAG 2011 in Oslo. Golden-brown colour. Spicy and "typically Belgian" aroma. Pleasant and moderately spicy flavour, not too sweet, again "typically Belgian". A decent trappist, but not of the trailblazing kind.

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

330 ml bottle, as Mont Salève Hors-Série Cerises, from Vaaland, Bryne. ABV is 4.2%. Gusher bottle. Hazy golden colour (no cherry colour), small white head of poor retention. Aroma of lactic acid, cherries / cherry kernels and marzipan. Very sour flavour, lactic acid galore, notes of sour cherries, lemons and marzipan. Way too sour for me, won't buy again.

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

Shared bottle at RBNAG 2011 in Oslo. Reddish colour. Aroma and flavour of red berries, hints of oak. A decent beer - not your "typical" barleywine, but that is probably still the closest style.

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

500 ml bottle conditioned, from Vaaland, Bryne. ABV is 4.6%. Copper colour, huge head, slightly off-white. Malty and nutty aroma, hints of burnt caramel and brown bread, distinct earthy hops. The flavour is first moderately fruity and nutty, then the earthy hops take over, and dominate throughout. The final bitterness is fairly moderate, though.

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

August 2017: 500 ml bottle conditioned, from Gulating Ølutsalg, Stavanger. ABV is 4.6%. Golden colour, large white head. Nice malty aroma, hints of earthy hops, no sign of Citra and tropical fruits. Comes through a bit more as the beer warms up a little. The fairly dry flavour is first malty, then some citrussy notes that helps the drinkability. No tropical fruits though. Okay.

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

500 ml bottle, from Vaaland, Bryne. ABV is 4.2%. Clear reddish brown colour, large head, slightly off-white. Aroma of malts, nuts and burnt caramel. The flavour has a moderate but pleasant fruitiness, followed by malty and nutty notes. Moderate bitterness, nice to drink.

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

500 ml bottle, from Vaaland, Bryne. ABV is 4.2%. Golden colour, moderate white head. Aroma of earthy and fruity hops, hints of yellow plums and stewed fruits, hints of pine, some malts too. Flavour of piney hops, some fruity notes, bitter finish.

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

On tap at Copenhagen Beer Festival. Gruit brewed with meadowsweet, yarrow and bee balm. Cloudy golden colour. Nice herbal aroma. The flavour has an unusual sweetish herbal character, but lacks the balance of bittering hops (or other bittering agents).

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

February 2013: 660 ml bottle, from Voldby Købmandsgård. ABV is 4.7%. Dark brown to ruby colour, nearly black. Large beige head. Dryish roasty aroma, notes of coffee and dust, hints of woodwork. The dry flavour has also notes of coffee, hints of dark chocolate, unsweetened liquorice and wood, hints of ashes. Medium bitter finish.

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

March 2016: Shared 660 ml bottle at local tasting, ABV is 6%. Dark brown colour, nearly black. Moderate beige head. Aroma of roast malts, chocolate, some piney hops, hints of wine. Dry flavour, roast malts and coffee, fairly distinct hops.

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

July 2017: 330 ml can, from Gulating Ølutsalg, Stavanger. ABV is 4.5%. Hazy pale yellow colour, large white head. Pleasant aroma of citrus, coriander, spicy yeast and herbal hops. Fizzy mouthfeel. Citrussy and yeasty flavour, moderate spicy notes, with more distinct hops than you are accustomed to find in a wheatbeer.