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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Golden colour, large white head. Aroma and flavour of "spicy" hops and yellow , nice. Moderate bitterness. Not bad at all.

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

December 2015: 330 ml bottle, batch #47, from the brewery. ABV is 5.6%, 50 IBU. Golden colour, clear first, hazy when the yeast is poured. Large white head. Spicy and fruity aroma, also notes of salt water and herbs. Spicy and herbal flavour, probably both from the yeast and the hops (Galaxy and Pacific Gem), neither too sweet nor too dry, citrussy and slightly salty finish. Good beer. January 2024: Sampled on tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Still a very nice saison.

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

On tap at Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. Hazy yellow colour, moderate white head. Fruity aroma and flavour, fairly dry, spicy hops. A quite nice beer.

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Dark brown to black colour, beige head. Malty and nutty (hazelnut) aroma, also notes of caramel and chocolate. Nutty and fruity (raisins) flavour, also chocolate, some sweetness but not too much. Low bitterness. I am sceptical to beers with hazelnut essence added, but I liked this one!

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Red colour, large of-white head. Aroma of hibscus, ripe raspberries and farmhouse, some lactic acid. Refreshing flavour of hibiscus and raspberries, not too sweet, nor too sour.

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

330 ml can, as Bådin Svartisen Stout, from Vaaland, Bryne. ABV is 4.7%. Black colour, large beige head. Aroma of roast malts and coffee, hints of dark chocolate. The flavour has some lactose sweetness, but not extreme. Notes of roast malts, dark chocolate and mild coffee again, hints of oatmeal. Moderate bittering hops.

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 10.1%. Slightly hazy reddish brown colour, small beige head. Intense aroma of peated Islay whisky, malts, seaweed and iodine. Sweet flavour with the same elements as the aroma, very moderate hops. Too much peat smoke for me.

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Golden colour, white head. Aroma, and to some extent flavour, of over-ripe yellow fruits. Bitter finish. Not very harmonious.

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Hazy yellow colour, large white head. Distinct aroma of mango and passionfruit. Flavour of lactic acid, mango and passionfruit. WYSIWYG.

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

330 ml can, as Bådin Vesterålen India Pale Ale Glutenfri, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 6.4%. Golden colour, small white head. Aroma of citrus and mint. Citric flavour, medium dry, some mint, moderate bitterness.

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

RBESG 2006 Grand Tasting. Dark brown cloudy colour, moderate head. Roasty and oaky aroma and flavour, with spices. Medium dry. Not a bad effort from this constantly experimenting brewery.

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

Bottle, RBNAG 2009 in Vatlandsvåg. ABV was 7.2%. Dark brown colour, nearly black, low head. The aroma has notes of chocolate and fermenting apples, stale biscuits and vanilla. Fizzy mouthfeel. The flavour has notes of chocolate malts, some vanilla, fruity finish.

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

Draught at Plan B, Copenhagen. Hazy golden colour. Subtle flowers and honey aroma, some pineapple and citrus too. Fruity flavour, moderately sweet, pineapple and citrus again. Not bad.

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

633 ml bottle, vintage 2009, courtesy of Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 6%. Deep golden to amber colour, big and lasting off-white head. Interesting and unusual fruity aroma, which probably is due to the biwa fruit, but also fruity hops. The flavour is zesty and fruity, but not very sweet nor sour, with distinct hops in the dry finish. Some woody notes in the aftertaste. A very drinkable beer!

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

633 ml bottle, as Baird Beer Japan Tale Ale 2009, courtesy of Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 6%. Cloudy pale brownish yellow colour, big to moderate white head. Pleasant fruity aroma, notes of plums and citrus, also sweetish malts, hints of caramel and wood. The flavour is very fruity and fairly sweet, notes of plums and citrus again, with a mild spiciness in the finish.

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

633 ml bottle, courtesy of Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 5%. Deep copper coloured beer, big off-white head. Interesting aroma of malts, dark bread, caramel and ripe fruits, hints of wood. The flavour is fruity with a noticeable acidity, also notes of wood and brown bread, hints of caramel. Moderate hops in the finish. I’ve had better, I’ve had worse.

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

330 ml bottle, vintage 2007, courtesy of Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 6.5%. Hazy brownish orange colour, big and lasting off-white head with a pale orange hue. Fairly strong sweetish aroma with notes of candied fruits (figs, actually), caramel and malts, hints of cinnamon. The flavour has notes of cinnamon and other mild spices, figs, caramel and malts, great sweetness nicely balanced by decent hops in the finish. Some alcoholic warmth, but not dominant. Some wood in the aftertaste. An interesting beer, pleasant to drink.

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

500 ml brown bottle, a gift from gunnar, thanks. ABV is 5%. BB date 30.12.10. Deep golden colour, moderate white head. Strange aroma of cooked vegetables, decaying fruit, malts and dust. Soft mouthfeel. The flavour has much the same elements as the aroma, dry and dusty, pretty weird - but some fresh hops in the finish make the drinking experience more tolerable.

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

Bottle, ABV 10%, at RBNAG 2009 in Vatlandsvåg. Hazy orange to amber colour, moderate head. The aroma and flavour are oaky with hints of whisky and funky notes. Interesting and powerful beer.

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

750 ml corked and waxed bottle, Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 5%. Slightly hazy pale golden colour, large white head. The aroma is distinctly spicy and rather yeasty, notes of coriander, hay and citrus. Fairly light bodied. The flavour is medium dry and refreshing with notes of coriander (less prominent citrus), short finish. A decent enough witbier - but is it that much better than other witbiers to make the higher price acceptable?

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

330 ml bottle, as Baladin l'IPA, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.5%. Slightly hazy orange to amber colour, large to moderate white (or slightly off-white) head. Aroma of grain, dust, marmalade and broth. Flavour of citrus, orange marmalade, grapefruit, pine, still with unwanted hints of broth. Medium bitter. The flavour is, after all, better than the aroma, but this is not a beer I'll buy again.

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

750 ml bottle, shared with my son. From Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.8%. Pink to peach colour, small white head. Aroma of cherries, jam, moderate lactic acid, a hint of oak. Medium sour flavour, notes of sour cherries, cherry kernels, almonds, marzipan, lactic acid, a hint of oak. Refreshing.

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

Shared 750 ml bottle, imported to Germany by BraufactuM. Bought at Citti-Markt Flensburg. Orginal bottle No. 42311. German bottle No. 313. ABV is 9%. Cloudy orange colour, moderate white head. Moderate aroma of honey and herbs. Plenty of carbonation. The flavour is not nearly as sweet as I feared, but has distinct notes of heather honey and various herbs. Unusual and interesting.

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

750 ml bottle, Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 6.5%. Pale golden colour, slightly hazy, huge white head. Very yeasty and very spicy aroma, strong notes of coriander and cloves. Very dry flavour, very yeasty and very spicy again. As I am not Italian, Teo Musso & Co. will have to forgive me for not being emotional about all ingredients being Italian home grown. A drinkable beer of course, just not Baladin’s best.

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

750 ml corked and waxed bottle, as Baladin Leön, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. BB date Nov. 2014. ABV is 9%. Hazy dark brown colour, large off-white head. Aroma of mild spices, dark dried fruits and rotting fruits. Malty and mildly spicy flavour, notes of brown sugar and caramel, hints of vanilla, but still not too sweet. Dark dried fruits again. Light bodied for its strength, and pleasant to drink.