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

750 ml bottle, bottled 03-20, from Vinmonopolet. ABV is 6%. Pink to red colour, moderate off-white to pink head. Aroma of cherries, cherry kernels, marzipan, funk and brettanomyces. Sour flavour with loads of sour cherries and brett, hints of lemons.

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

750 ml capped & corked bottle, bottled 07-20, from Vinmonopolet. ABV is 6.2% Golden colour, large white head. Aroma of brettanomyces / farmhouse, catpiss, oak. dust, mould. Very sour and funky flavour, brett galore, notes of oak and lemons.

Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

750 ml waxed bottle, from Vinmonopolet. ABV is 13.5%. Black colour, moderate to small tan head. Aroma of roast malts, dusty attic, a hint of bourbon and vanilla. Rich and warming mouthfeel. Flavour of roast malts, mild coffee, chocolate, bourbon, oak and vanilla. Distinct sweetness, but not too much.

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

750 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet. ABV is 14%. Black colour, small beige head. Distinct boozy aroma of bourbon, fusel alcohols, molasses, roast malts, oak and vanilla. Warming mouthfeel, moderate carbonation. Smooth and medium sweet flavour, distinct notes of bourbon, oak and vanilla, also chocolate / cocoa and smooth coffee.

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

750 ml waxed bottle, from Vinmonopolet. ABV is 10.3%. Hazy rosé colour, pours sparkling with a shortlived off-white head. Aroma of red grapes, funk, damp cellar and mould. Flavour of red grapes with tannins, wood, alcohol and noticeable bittering hops.

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

750 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet. ABV is 5.9%. Deep reddish brown colour, moderate beige head. Aroma of brettanomyces / farmhouse, red wine, oak and lingonberries. Moderately sour flavour, notes of brett, oak and lingonberries, but well balanced and easy drinking.

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

750 ml capped & corked bottle, bottled 03-2021, from Vinmonopolet. ABV is 6.2%. Pink to red colour, large to moderate off-white head. Distinct aroma of cherries, marzipan and brettanomyces / farmhouse. Medium sour flavour with the same elements, also hints of lemons.

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

750 ml black waxed bottle, from Vinmonopolet. ABV is 14%. Black colour, large beige head. Aroma of bourbon, roast malts, oak and vanilla, hints of chocolate. Rich flavour, some sweetness but not too much, distinct notes of bourbon and oak, hints of vanilla and chocolate.

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

500 ml waxed bottle, from Vinmonopolet. ABV is 14%. Black colour, minimal brown head. Aroma of roast malts, molasses, fusel alcohols, liquorice, oak and bourbon. The flavour is sweet but not too much, smooth roast malts, distinct notes of bourbon and oak, hints of liquorice.

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

330 ml can, as Bådin Beiarn Julebayer, from Joker Vatlandsvåg. ABV is 4.7%. Deep reddish brown colour, moderate beige head. Moderate malty aroma, faint hints of caramel and red berries. Malty flavour, not too sweet, notes of brown bread, hints of brittle and dark fruits. Fairly refreshing.

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet. ABV is 10%. Black colour, moderate tan head. Moderate aroma of roast malts and chili. The flavour has a moderate chocolate sweetness, but not too much. A distinct and warming chili burn throughout. Nice beer.

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet. ABV is 10%. Opaque dark brown colour, moderate tan head. Strong aroma of ripe and over-ripe raspberries, chocolate and roast malts in the background. The flavour is sweet, but not as extreme as I feared. Distinct notes of raspnerries again, smooth chocolate in the background, minimal bitterness. Nice-ish, but hardly a beer I'll bother to buy again.

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

330 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet. ABV is 10.5%. Hazy dark reddish brown colour, large off-white to beige head. Pleasant aroma of smoke, wood, malts and dark dried fruits. The flavour has distinct notes of smoked malts and smoked sausage, hints of dark dried fruits again, but not too sweet.

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

330 ml can, from the brewery store, shared by my son. ABV is 4.7%. Very dark brown colour, nearly black. Moderate off-white to beige head. Aroma of roast malts, mild coffee and piney hops. The dry flavour has the same elements, medium bitter finish. Light bodied.

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

June 2019: Shared 330 ml bottle at local tasting. Moderate aroma of fruity and piney hops. Decent hops in the flavour too, but not as citrussy as expected, and the bitterness could be firmer.

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

330 ml can, from the brewery store, shared by my son. ABV is 4.7%. Slightly hazy orange colour, moderate white head. Moderate aroma of citrus and pine. Grapefruity and piney flavour, notes of yeast (a bit too much) and juniper twigs.

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

Rerate, 330 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet. Gusher bottle. Same impression as first sample. Too yeasty. Original rating: Small sample from 330 ml bottle at Vectura-messe, sampled too warm. Blonde colour. Yeasty, spicy and fruity aroma. The flavour appears a bit too yeasty for me, but that may be due to the temperature. Light bodied for its strength. Will sample again, and re-rate then.

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

750 ml clear bottle, batch #20230115, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 7.2%. Clear and extremely pale straw colour, pours sparkling with a large but shortlived white head. Interesting and complex aroma of various apple varieties, appleskin, hints of oak and sulphites. Dry and crisp flavour, notes of eating apples, great with food, but also enjoyable on its own.

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

750 ml clear bottle, batch #20231117, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 6.8%. Clear and very pale straw colour, pours moderately sparkling with a shortlived white head. Fresh aroma of apples. Dry and crisp flavour of apples.

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

440 ml can, as FrauGruber Shakerato Imperial Stout Biermischgetränk, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 10.6%. Pitch black colour, large and creamy brown head. Aroma of roast malts, coffee, chocolate and vanilla. Roasty and moderately sweet flavour with distinct notes of coffee, vanilla and chocolate, moderate bittering hops.

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

750 ml clear bottle, 2023 vintage, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 6.8%. Crystal clear and very pale golden colour, pours sparkling with a large white head that does not last long. Aroma of apples, apple pie, humid cellar and sweat. Medium dry and crisp flavour of apples, a moderate fruity acidity, a hint of broth.

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

330 ml can, as Garage Mash Tears Imperial Stout, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 11.0%. Pitch black colour, huge tan head. Aroma of roast malts and mild coffee, hints of maple syrup and vanilla. Sweet flavour, distinct maple syrup and caramel, also notes of coffee and roast malts, chocolate and vanilla. Quite nice - something for your sweet tooth.

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: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

440 ml can, as FrauGruber Banana Split Imperial Stout Biermischgetränk, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 10.3%. Brewed with 2% Madagascan Vanilla, 11% bananas from Costa Rica, and 7% Belgian chocolate. Pitch black colour, large brown head that does not last very long. Aroma of dark malts, banana, chocolate and vanilla. Oily mouthfeel. Sweet flavour with the same elements as the aroma. Low bitterness.