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

330 ml bottle, at Olympen, Oslo. ABV was 8.0%. Dark ruby colour, nearly black. Minimal tan head, low carbonation. Nice aroma of roasted malts, sweetened coffee, chocolate and dark dried fruits. The flavour is fairly sweet with a distinct roastiness, notes of coffee, dark chocolate and liquorice.

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

330 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet (bestillingsutvalget). Batch #245. ABV is 8.2%. Brewed with cocoa nibs and ginger stems. Pitch black colour, big brown head. Very nice sweetish aroma of ginger, fresh Christmas cookies and cocoa. The flavour has strong notes of ginger, pepper and chocolate chip cookies. Some roasty coffee notes too, with a hoppy and roasty bitterness in the finish. Maybe a bit too far out on the "cookies" side, but an interesting and tasty beer all the same. Had no problems finishing the bottle.

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.5%. Hazy golden colour, moderate white head. Distinct aroma of lychee and mango (no surprise!), hints of citric hops. Fruity flavour with the same elements, "perfumed" but not too sweet. Low bitterness.

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

330 ml bottle, courtesy of Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 41%. Sold as "spirits / hard liquor" ( 4 cl shots) in Norway. Deep reddish orange to amber colour, No head, nor any carbonation. Aroma of piney and catty American hops, hints of fusel alcohols and red berries. The flavour is very sweet, very bitter and loaded with alcohol. Not good.

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

330 ml bottle, courtesy of Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 32%. Sold as "spirits / hard liquor" ( 4 cl shots) in Norway. Very dark reddish brown colour, nearly black. No head nor carbonation. Strong aroma of fusel alcohols, oaky and roasty notes, hints of smoke. Intense flavour of smoke, tar and salt. Moderately bitter finish. To be honest, this was not very good.

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

330 ml bottle, batch #297, bought at Coop OBS, Bryne. ABV is 4.7%. Dark brown to black colour, big beige head. Strong sweetish aroma of ginger, cocoa and oranges. Light bodied, can’t be expected to be a match for its big brother Santa Paws. Fairly refreshing flavour, not very sweet, strong notes of ginger and cocoa, bitter and peppery finish. Seems somewhat unbalanced with all its spiciness, lacks a malty backbone.

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

330 ml bottle, batch # 096(?, print unclear), Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 11.5%. Chestnut colour, large cream-coloured head. Medium strong aroma of peat-smoked malts, not much else comes through. The flavour is medium sweet with notes of peat smoke and ashes, moderate hops in the finish. A bit one-dimensional. Why the heck must a delicate hop like Nelson Sauvin fight an impossible battle with Laphroaig peat-smoked malts?

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

330 ml bottle, courtesy of Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 18.2%. Pitch black colour, big brown head. Strong aroma of oak, molasses, roasted malts, sweetened strong coffee, dark dried fruits and alcohol. The flavour is sweet, malty and roasty, notes of burnt caramel and molasses, the alcohol is very noticeable. A moderate hoppy bitterness in the finish. A bit too far out on the sweet side, I’m afraid - but definitely worth sampling.

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

330 ml bottle, bought at ICA Middelthon. ABV is 4.1%. Golden colour, moderate white head. Moderate hoppy aroma, notes of new-mown grass, a hint of honey. Soft mouthfeel, moderate carbonation. The flavour is distinctly hoppy throughout, with a resinous bitterness in the finish and aftertaste. Can’t detect the "passion fruit" though. OK beer.

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

440 ml can, as BrewDog Triple Hazy Jane New England IPA, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 9.5%. Murky golden colour, moderate white head. Strong aroma of peaches, mango and pineapple, some pine. Medium sweet flavour of said fruits, moderate bitterness. Enjoyable.

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Herbarium. ABV is 6.5%. Opaque yellow colour, moderate white head. Strong aroma of mango, papaya and pineapple, also some citrus. The moderately sweet flavour has also notes of said fruits, with a moderate piney bitterness in the finish.

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

500 ml can, as BrewDog Wingman Session IPA - The Eagle Has Landed, from Helgø Meny Stokka. ABV is 4.3%. Nearly clear and very pale straw colour, moderate to small white head. Nice aroma of citric hops. Light bodied as expected, smooth mouthfeel. Moderate citric hops in the flavour too, not much of a malty backbone though. An acceptable summer refreshment, no more, no less.

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

330 ml bottle, bought at Systembolaget, Sweden. ABV is 4.9%. Black colour, dark brown in the highlights. Moderate beige head. Very nice roasty aroma with notes of chocolate and coffee, hints of liquorice. Fresh mouthfeel with hints of fruity acidity. The flavour is roasty with notes of coffee, fairly dry. A pronounced roasty and hoppy bitterness in the finish.

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 8.2%. Hazy yellow to orange colour. Large and coarse white head. Aroma of pineapple and other tropical fruits, some citrus too. Citrus and tropical fruits in the flavour too, also pine needles. Medium bitter finish.

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Opaque yellow colour, large white head. Moderate aroma, some citrus and spice, hints of pine and tropical fruits. Smooth mouthfeel. Fruity flavour, citrus and yellow stonefruits, some sweetness but not too much, piney finish with a moderate bitterness.

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Hazy yellow colour, moderate white head. Aroma of melon and tropical fruits. Flavour again of melon and tropical fruits, also yellow stonefruits, decent bitterness. A very good beer.

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Pale golden colour, large white head. Malty aroma, a hint of butterscotch. Soft mouthfeel. Malty flavour, a hint of butterscotch, notes of stewed yellow plums, moderate bittering hops, some alcohol. Nice to drink.

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

On tap at Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. Nearly clear orange colour, white head. Citrus, caramel and toffee in the aroma. Distinctly bitter flavour, on a background of sufficient malts. A decent West Coast IPA.

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

440 ml can, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 8.1%. Murky yellow colour, moderate white head. Aroma of citrus, peaches and tropical fruits. Moderately sweet flavour with the same elements, a moderate bitterness in the aftertaste. Quite good.

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

440 ml can, as BrewHeart Psychedelic Peanuts Imperial Pastry Stout, brewed together with FrauGruber. ABV is 10.3%. At Cardinal, Stavanger. Pitch black colour, minimal tan head. Aroma of peanuts, cocoa, caramel and roast malts Very moderate carbonation, oily mouthfeel. Very sweet flavour with the same elements as the aroma. Slightly salty finish. The can is for sharing.

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Hazy yellow colour, large white head. Aroma of yellow plums and over-ripe peaches. Rich mouthfeel. Hoppy flavour, notes of resin, pine needles, yellow plums, peaches and apricots. Good beer.

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Madla. ABV is 8.0%. Slightly hazy golden colour, moderate white head. Aroma of citrus, yellow plums and ripe peaches. Citric flavour, notes of yellow stonefruits, hints of spicy hops in the otherwise dry and grainy finish, low bitterness.

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 6.8%. Hazy dirty yellow colour, huge white head. Aroma of tropical fruits and yellow stonefruits. Flavour like the aroma, a hint of citrus, medium bitter finish. Good beer.

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

330 ml slimline can, from Birk Bryggeriutsalg, Klepp. ABV is 4.7%. Moderately hazy golden colour, large to moderate white head. Moderate aroma of pineapple and lychee, grain and dust. The flavour has some citrus and tropical fruits, not very sweet, grainy notes, a whiff of smoke in the finish, low bitterness.

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

500 ml bottle, as Březňák Schwarzbier, bought at Rewe Getränkemarkt, Erding. ABV is 3.8%. Ingredients include sweetener. Mahogany coloured beer, big off-white to beige head. Strong sweetish malty aroma, notes of bakery / brown bread, caramel and syrup. The flavour is malty and slightly roasty, but not as sweet as the aroma made me fear. Decent hops in the finish balance the flavour nicely.