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2726 Amundsen Apocalyptic Thunder Juice Norway IPA 3.5

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.5%. Cloudy pale yellow colour, small white head. Aroma of tropical fruits, also pine and spruce. The flavour is a bit on the sweet side, with notes of tropical fruits nectar, also notes of pine needles and sprucetips, but the bitterness is moderate.

Mar 8, 2022
05:57:49 PM
2727 Lervig / Pinta Hop Detour Kveik Rye IPA Norway IPA 4.0

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Herbarium or Madla. ABV is 7.4%. Opaque yellow colour, small white head, some lacing. Aroma of tropical fruits (mango, lychee, pineapple), also hints of crushed white grapes and green gooseberries, some citrus too. There might be a certain fruitiness from the kveik too, but it drowns in all the fruity hops. Flavour of citrus and said tropical fruits, also notes of pine needles and sprucetips. Pleasant to drink.

Mar 6, 2022
04:25:34 PM
2728 Berentsens Mocca Stout Norway Coffee Stout 3.8

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

330 ml can, from Coop Mega Madla Handelslag. ABV is 4.7%. Black colour, moderate beige head. Aroma of roast malts, mild coffee and chocolate, also lactose and hints of vanilla, water from a flower bouquet and prunes. Soft mouthfeel. Smooth and somewhat fruity (plums / prunes) flavour, with the same elements as the aroma (minus the flower water), very moderate hops. Nice to drink.

Mar 6, 2022
02:24:50 PM
2729 Fierce x Amundsen Imp. Orange Scream United Kingdom Fruit Beer 3.8

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 8.5%. Hazy orange colour, moderate white head. Aroma of oranges and other citrus fruits, a hint of vanilla. Citric mouthfeel. The flavour has loads of oranges and vanilla, some lactose sweetness, low bitterness.

Mar 6, 2022
09:10:37 AM
2730 Westmalle Extra Belgium Belgian Ale 4.0

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

330 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 4.8%. Pale golden colour, vigorously carbonated, large white head. Pleasant aroma of Trappist yeast, yellow fruits and mild spices. Fizzy mouthfeel. The flavour has the same elements as the aroma, with surprisingly distinct bittering hops in the aftertaste.

Mar 4, 2022
08:17:53 PM
2731 Weltenburger Kloster Kellerbier Naturtrüb Germany Kellerbier 3.9

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

500 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken, shared with my son. ABV is 5.0%. Deep golden colour, slightly hazy. Moderate white head. Malty aroma, hints of brown bread and caramel. Good mouthfeel for its ABV. Soft flavour with a nice balance between the malts and the floral and herbal hops, a hint of caramel again, but not too sweet. Might well buy again.

Mar 4, 2022
10:22:41 AM
2732 Weltenburger Klosterbrauerei Urtyp Hell Germany Helles / Dortmunder 3.5

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

500 ml bottle, as Weltenburger Kloster Hell, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 4.9%. Clear and pale golden colour, moderate white head. Aroma of floral hops, some grain in the background. The flavour is slightly citric with moderate floral and herbal hops.

Mar 4, 2022
08:37:12 AM
2733 Trappistes Rochefort Triple Extra Belgium Abbey Tripel 3.8

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

330 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 8.1%. Pale golden colour, large to moderate white head. Aroma of Trappist yeast, white kandij sugar syrup and mild spices, a hint of orange peel. Fizzy mouthfeel. The medium sweet flavour has the same elements as the aroma, but the spicy notes are more distinct now. Also a noticeable hop bitterness in the finish.

Mar 3, 2022
08:00:16 PM
2734 Franziskaner Hefe-Weissbier Alkoholfrei Germany Reduced Alcohol 2.2

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

500 ml bottle, from Coop Mega Madla Handelslag. ABV is less than 0.5%. Hazy brownish-golden colour, moderate white head. Aroma of wheat, wort, baby porridge and over-boiled vegetables. Flavour of wheat and citrus, on a background of wort, grain and baby porridge.

Feb 28, 2022
04:54:52 PM
2735 Aass IPA Mango Norway Fruit Beer 3.1

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

500 ml can, from SPAR Jørpeland. Brewed with mango juice concentrate. ABV is 4.7%. Very pale yellow colour, only slightly hazy, large white head. Fairly fresh aroma of mango and "peach" candy. Citric mouthfeel, The flavour has notes of citrus, mango and peaches, with a fairly distinct bitterness in the finish. Better than I feared, but won't be my daily indulgence.

Feb 24, 2022
07:25:21 PM
2736 St. Peter's White Raven United Kingdom Krystal Weizen 3.4

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

500 ml bottle, from Gulating Ølutsalg, Stavanger. ABV is 4.7%. Crystal clear deep golden colour, moderate white head. Aroma of wheat malts, grain, dust, caramel, yeasty notes of banana and cloves. The flavour has notes of citrus, caramel and surprisingly distinct earthy and medicinal hops, hints of banana and cloves.

Feb 22, 2022
12:30:55 PM
2737 Kronenbourg 1664 4.5% (Norway) Norway Pale Lager 3.0

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

500 ml can, from Rema 1000, Tau. ABV is 4.5% (which is a considerable difference from the original and international French-brewed version at 5.5%). Brewed in Denmark, and distributed by Ringnes AS. Clear golden colour, moderate white head. Strong sweetish malty and grassy aroma. The mouthfeel is slightly citric. Medium sweet pilsener flavour, with fairly decent grassy and herbal hops in the finish.

Feb 21, 2022
04:01:50 PM
2738 7 Fjell Mild Vinter Norway Mild Ale 3.6

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

330 ml can, from Gulating Ølutsalg, Stavanger. ABV is 3.0%, IBU 16. Deep reddish brown colour, moderate beige head. Pleasant malty aroma, mild roasty notes, hints of chocolate and earthy hops. Refreshing flavour, with the same elements as the aroma, also notes of mild coffee and prunes.

Feb 20, 2022
12:13:54 PM
2739 Brooklyn Pulp Art (4.6%) United States IPA 3.0

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

440 ml can, from Kiwi, Tau. ABV is 4.6%. Hazy IPA. Brewed and canned for the Brooklyn Brewery by Brooklyn Stockholm Opco. Distributed by Ringnes AS, Oslo. Hazy yellow colour, small and shortlived white head. Aroma of pineapple, papaya, crushed gooseberries and spruce. The flavour is first citric, followed by said fruits, with a moderate resinous and medicinal bitterness in the finish.

Feb 19, 2022
07:46:55 PM
2740 Amager The Sinner Series Greed Denmark Bohemian / Czech Pilsener 3.1

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

500 ml bottle, Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 4.6%. Pale golden colour, large white head. Typical German pilsener aroma, German hops with herbal, grassy and floral notes. Some sweetish malty notes too. Fairly crisp and fresh flavour, distinct German hops, but with more malty sweetness than you’ll find in most German pilseners. Clearly better than industrial pilseners, but probably overpriced - this is all about greed, remember ...

Feb 19, 2022
12:25:04 PM
2741 Lervig Blue Plate Special Norway Imperial Stout 4.6

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 10 | Mouthfeel: 10 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9

375 ml waxed bottle, batch #1390, 2020 vintage (Rackhouse series), Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 13.5%. Pitch black colour, large to moderate tan head. Lovely aroma of roast malts, bourbon whiskey, oak (or maple) and vanilla. Rich and warming mouthfeel. The sweet flavour has the same elements as the aroma, also notes of caramel, liquorice and chocolate, moderate bittering hops. An excellent beer!

Feb 7, 2022
11:16:03 AM
2742 De Moersleutel Motorolie Coffee Netherlands Imperial Stout 4.2

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

440 ml can, as Moersleutel motor oil coffee, Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 12%. Pitch black colour, moderate tan head. Distinct aroma of roast malts and coffee, also hints of dark chocolate and liquorice. Medium sweet flavour, with the same elements as the aroma. The sweetness is to some degree balanced by the roast malts and decent bittering hops. Good beer!

Feb 6, 2022
04:39:05 PM
2743 Founders Highball Drifter - Bottle Shop Series United States Strong Ale 4.3

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 10 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9

355 ml bottle, Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 11%, 25 IBU. Hazy and very dark reddish brown colour, moderate off-white to beige head. Aroma of malts, caramel, raisins and other dark dried fruits, bourbon, oak and vanilla. Rich and warming mouthfeel. The flavour has distinct notes of oak, brandy, bourbon whiskey, dark dried fruits, hints of mild spices, caramelized British orange marmalade and vanilla. A very fine beer!

Feb 4, 2022
01:18:45 PM
2744 Rygr Leiv Austr IPA Norway IPA 3.7

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

330 ml can, Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 5.7%. Hazy golden colour, moderate white head. Pleasant aroma of citrus, mango, papaya and passionfruit. Citric and piney flavour, also notes of tropical fruits.

Feb 3, 2022
09:44:43 AM
2745 Rygr I Svarta Nåttå Granskudd NEIPA Norway American Black Ale 3.8

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

330 ml can, Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 8.0%. Black colour, moderate to small creamy beige head. Aroma of dark malts, chocolate, orange peel, sprucetips and pine. Medium sweet flavour with the same elements as the aroma. Maybe a tad too sweet, but still a fairly nice beer.

Feb 2, 2022
06:49:05 PM
2746 Lervig Off the Rack No. 1 Norway Imperial Stout 4.1

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

375 ml bottle, batch #1377, as Lervig Off the Rack No.1, at Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 14.5%. Pitch black colour, moderate tan head. Distinct aroma of dark malts, molasses, Jack Daniels whiskey, vanilla and oak, a hint of toasted coconut. Rich and warming mouthfeel. Sweet flavour, with the same elements as the aroma.

Feb 2, 2022
11:39:11 AM
2747 BrewDog Hello, My name is Ingrid United Kingdom Imperial IPA 3.3

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

Sample at BrewDog tasting, Stavanger. Golden colour, moderate white head. Nice hoppy and fruity aroma with a hint of cloudberries. Unfortunately: in the flavour the bittering hops (Columbus and Centennial) completely overpowers the expected white grape and gooseberry notes of the Nelson Sauvin hops, and the blackcurrant notes of the Bramling Cross hops - also the subtle flavour of the cloudberries is lost. Another example of BrewDog partly ruining their own beers by their silly "tougher than Thou" image, which now appears to be a constraint on their product range, rather than an asset.

Feb 1, 2022
01:47:44 PM
2748 BrewDog Mistletoe Mafia United Kingdom Vienna / Amber Lager 3.2

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

330 ml bottle, from Vaaland, Bryne. ABV is 4.5%. Deep golden colour, moderate white head. Aroma of malts with some caramel, also hints of floral and herbal hops. Soft mouthfeel. The flavour has the same elements as the aroma, some sweetness but not too much. Low bitterness. Nothing particularly "festive" about it, but nice enough to drink.

Feb 1, 2022
01:44:43 PM
2749 Grauballe Nørrebryg Denmark IPA 3.5

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

500 ml bottle, BB date 30.06.19, from Skjold Burne Skagen. ABV is 6.2%. Deep golden to orange colour, large white head. Aroma of caramel, fruity and spicy hops and jam. The flavour has dry and "dusty" hops on a background of slightly sweet malts with caramel, low bitterness. Dry aftertaste.

Jan 31, 2022
04:33:00 PM
2750 Grauballe Mørk Mosebryg Denmark Scottish Ale 3.9

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

500 ml bottle, as Grauballe Mosebryg Mørk, from Hos Walter, Ebeltoft. ABV is 5.6%. Black colour, moderate tan head. Nice malty aroma, notes of light roast, hints of chocolate, mild coffee and smoke. The flavour is slightly on the dry side, with the same elements as the aroma. A faint acidity, hints of prunes. Very moderate hops. Easy drinking.

Jan 31, 2022
04:20:06 PM