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401 HaandBryggeriet Synergy Sour IPA Norway IPA 3.4

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

440 ml unlabelled can, from the brewery. Very pale straw colour, moderate white head. Nice aroma of citric and spicy hops. Light bodied. Moderately sour flavour, notes of lemons and lactic acid, low bitterness. A nice thirstquencher, no more, no less.

Jun 27, 2024
03:16:20 PM
402 Rygr Odin Vestkyst IPA Norway IPA 3.3

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

Sample at Gladmatfestivalen, Stavanger. Golden to orange colour. Hoppy aroma, notes of pine and bitter orange marmalade. Dry and very bitter flavour, with barely enough malts to support the bitterness.

Jun 26, 2024
07:25:40 PM
403 Kvestad Issider Bourbon Barrel Aged (Bourbonfatlagret) Norway Cider 4.1

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

Two samples from bottle at Gladmatfestivalen, Stavanger. Like the "ordinary" Kvestad Issider it is an excellent drink, but is it better? Well, if you like distinct oaky notes and a touch of bourbon added to the concentrated apple sweetness, then it is.

Jun 26, 2024
04:40:18 PM
404 Kvestad Kaizer Sider Norway Cider 3.1

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

Sample at Gladmatfestivalen, Stavanger. Pale golden colour. Aroma of eating apples. Dry flavour of apples, does not taste as strong as it is, nice enough to drink, but there are many contenders in this field.

Jun 26, 2024
04:34:02 PM
405 Dunham / Naparbier Hemen Eta Han Canada Saison 3.6

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

October 2018: On tap at Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. Hazy pale golden colour, white head. Aroma and flavour of "spicy" saison yeast and herbal hops, can't detect the blackberries. A hint of oak, moderate bitterness. A good beer anyhow.

Jun 25, 2024
08:26:37 PM
406 Dunham Assemblage 3 Canada Wild Ale 4.2

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

May 2015: Sample from 750 ml bottle. Slightly hazy golden colour, white head. Lovely aroma of brettanomyces, lemons and wine barrel. Excellent flavour too, brett notes, but not too sour. Spicy, vinous, tolerably well hopped. I want more of this!

Jun 25, 2024
08:15:33 PM
407 NeRø Terra Incognita Norway Cider 3.9

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

August 2022: Shared bottle at Bryne tasting. Pale golden colour, moderately sparkling. Fairly nice aroma of apples. Sweet apple flavour, very nice cider.

Jun 25, 2024
07:54:15 PM
408 NeRø Issider fra Telemark Norway Cider 4.2

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

375 ml clear and corked slimline bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken, at an outrageous price. ABV is 9%. Clear amber colour, no carbonation. Aroma of concentrated apple cider. Very sweet and very concentrated flavour of apple juice / cider, hints of oak.

Jun 25, 2024
07:50:15 PM
409 Funky Fluid The Juicyville Freddy (S01E02) Poland Imperial IPA 4.1

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!

Jun 25, 2024
03:16:04 PM
410 Rygr Sure Anna Ananas & Kokos Piña Colada Surøl Norway Fruit Beer 3.6

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

330 ml can, as Rygr Sure Anna Ananas & Kokos Piña Colada Surøl, from Vinmonopolet Herbarium, Stavanger. ABV is 6.5%. Hazy yellow colour, moderate white head. Aroma of lime, hints of pineapple and coconut. Sweet & sour flavour of lime and lactic acid, also distinct notes of pineapple and coconut.

Jun 25, 2024
02:15:45 PM
411 Apex (ABC) Necrocosm TIPA Sweden Imperial IPA 3.5

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Herbarium, Stavanger. ABV is 10%. Opaque / murky yellow colour, moderate white head. Aroma of melon, over-ripe pineapple and guava, a bit unfresh. Flavour of said fruits, also citrus, resin and alcohol.

Jun 24, 2024
07:28:52 PM
412 Lindheim Alaska Amber Norway Amber Ale 3.6

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

500 ml bottle, from Vaaland, Bryne. ABV is 4.7%. Slightly hazy reddish brown colour, moderate head, slightly off-white. Aroma of dark fruits, burnt caramel, brown bread and earthy and piney hops. The flavour has the same elements. Good mouthfeel for its ABV, quite drinkable.

Jun 24, 2024
03:07:08 PM
413 Nua / Bygland Vintervarmt Fatlagret Juleøl Norway English Barleywine 2.9

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

December 2022: 500 ml bottle, batch #81, from Vinmonopolet Egersund. Gluten free. ABV is 9%. Very dark brown to black colour, hardly any head. Aroma of caramel, molasses, brown kandij sugar syrup, brittle and malts. Very moderate carbonation. The flavour has the same elements as the aroma, only a hint of whisky, but also an unexpected sharpish bitterness. Won't buy again.

Jun 24, 2024
11:26:03 AM
414 Nua Bayer Øl Norway Dunkel / Dark Lager 3.5

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

500 ml bottle, from Vaaland, Bryne. ABV is 4.7%. Reddish brown colour, huge off-white to beige head. Aroma of caramel and brown bread. Flavour of dark fruits, caramel and brown bread, not too sweet. Easy drinking.

Jun 24, 2024
11:16:44 AM
415 Rygr Loke Vestkyst IPA Norway IPA 3.7

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

330 ml can, as Rygr Loke Vestkyst IPA, from Vinmonopolet Herbarium, Stavanger. ABV is 7%. Hazy orange colour, moderate white head. Aroma of caramelized orange marmalade, a hint of pine. Hoppy flavour, notes of bitter Seville oranges and grapefruit, resinous bitter finish. Not too sweet.

Jun 24, 2024
10:09:00 AM
416 Salikatt Grill On Fire West Coast IPA Norway IPA 3.7

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Herbarium, Stavanger. ABV is 6.0%. Slightly hazy golden colour, moderate white head. Aroma of citrus fruits, hints of pine and spruce. Flavour of citrus, pine needles and resin, medium bitter finish. A decent West Coast IPA, but there are many contenders in this field.

Jun 23, 2024
06:59:04 PM
417 Salikatt Chasing Rainbows New England IPA Norway IPA 4.0

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Herbarium, Stavanger. ABV is 6.0%. Opaque and pale greyish-yellow colour, moderate white head. Distinct aroma of citrus, pine and tropical fruits. Slightly dry flavour with the same elements. Good beer.

Jun 23, 2024
10:42:06 AM
418 Ølbæks Lys Eksport Norway Helles / Dortmunder 2.5

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

330 ml can, from the ghost brewers. ABV is 6.2%. Moderately hazy golden colour, moderate white head. Sweetish aroma of yeast and pilsener malts, some floral notes. Citric mouthfeel. The flavour is malty and yeasty, some herbal hops in the finish.

Jun 23, 2024
09:43:51 AM
419 Mack Isbjørn Fatøl Norway Pale Lager 2.6

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

June 2019: 500 ml can, from Bunnpris Sauda. ABV is 4.5%. Golden colour, large to moderate white head. Sweetish aroma of pear drops, also hints of dust and flowers. Slightly sweet and malty flavour, some aromatic hops, too little bittering hops. Drinkable, but forgettable.

Jun 22, 2024
07:20:07 PM
420 Mack Isbjørn Fatøl LITE Norway Light / Lite Lager 2.3

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

500 ml can, from Coop Extra Prestemarka, Tau. ABV is 4.5%. Clear and pale golden colour, large white head. Strong sweetish aroma of pilsener malts, also notes of flowers and newmown grass. The flavour is not as sweet as the aroma made me fear, fairly crisp and "neutral", some citric notes, but the bitterness is too low. Far from undrinkable though.

Jun 22, 2024
06:54:54 PM
421 Sudden Death You Can't Hide from the Dead Man Germany Imperial IPA 3.6

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Herbarium, Stavanger. ABV is 8.0%. Hazy / opaque yellow colour, moderate white head. Aroma of citrus and melon, also various tropical fruits, like mango, papaya and guava. Citric and somewhat fizzy mouthfeel. The flavour is quite sweet and juicy, with notes of said fruits. A bit too far out on the sweet side, but still a good beer.

Jun 21, 2024
10:07:09 PM
422 Nøgne Ø Wegelage Kriek Reserve Norway Fruit Lambic 4.1

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

750 ml bottle. as Nøgne Ø Wegelage Kriek Reserve, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. (I also had a small sample on tap at Cardinal.) ABV is 11.5%, IBU 15. Very deep red colour, moderate to small pink head. Aroma of sweet and sour cherries, almonds and marzipan. Medium sour flavour with the same elements, oaky aftertaste.

Jun 21, 2024
05:43:45 PM
423 Westerham Summer Perle United Kingdom Blonde Ale 3.3

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

June 2019: Cask halfpint at The Flying Horse (JDW), Gatwick Airport. ABV 3.8%. Golden colour, white head. Moderate citrussy aroma. Flavour of moderately citrussy and herbal hops. Decent bitterness.

Jun 21, 2024
03:54:05 PM
424 Westerham Spirit of Kent United Kingdom Blonde Ale 3.5

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

June 2019: Cask halfpint at The Beehive (JDW), Gatwick Airport. ABV 4%. Golden colour, white head. Moderate aroma, some citrus. Moderately citric flavour, decent bitterness, quite refreshing.

Jun 21, 2024
03:37:45 PM
425 Westerham (Taylor Walker) 1730 Pale Ale United Kingdom Bitter 3.5

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

April 2015: Cask half pint, as Westerham 1730 Pale Ale, at The Shakespeare (a Taylor Walker pub), London Victoria. Golden colour, moderate white head. Moderate aroma, a little fruit. Moderately fruity flavour, quite well hopped. Smooth and nice to drink.

Jun 21, 2024
03:18:54 PM