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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
626 Cervisiam I Need Sour Berliner Weisse Norway Berliner Weisse 3.4

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

330 ml can, as Cervisiam I Need Sour Berliner Weisse. ABV is 5.8%. Hazy deep red to purple colour, large to moderate pink head. Aroma of lactic acid and blueberries, also notes of raspberries, cherries and cranberries. Sweet and medium sour flavour of said berries, also lactic acid, a hint of vanilla.

Feb 11, 2024
04:50:15 PM
627 ELØ - En Liten Øl Damnation Imperial Brown Ale Norway Brown Ale 3.5

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

330 ml can, as ELØ Damnation Imperial Brown Ale, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 7%. Mahogany colour, moderate off-white to beige head. Malty and nutty aroma, hints of brittle and roasted nuts. The flavour is malty but not sweet, again notes of roasted nuts, hints of burnt breadcrumbs, moderate bittering hops. Well balanced and nice to drink.

Feb 11, 2024
03:26:51 PM
628 Floc. / Rivington As We Enter United Kingdom IPA 4.5

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

440 ml can, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 6.6%. Opaque pale yellow colour, moderate white head. Lovely aroma of mango, passionfruit, cantaloupe melons and other tropical fruits, also citrus fruits. The flavour is not too sweet, but has distinct notes of said fruits. Low bitterness. A well balanced and delightful beer!

Feb 11, 2024
02:19:39 PM
629 Rygr Sure Magne Mango & Lime Syrlig Fruktøl Norway Fruit Beer 3.0

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

330 ml can, from Rema 1000, Tau. ABV is 4.7%. Murky yellow colour, large off-white head, rapidly receding. Aroma of mango and lime. Moderately sweet and medium sour flavour of mango, lime and lactic acid. Refreshing.

Feb 11, 2024
12:49:39 PM
630 Brew York Nightmare of Brew York 2023 United Kingdom Imperial Stout 3.2

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

440 ml can, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 8.5%. Black colour, moderate tan head. Aroma of marzipan, pistachios, cocoa and Christmas spices. Very sweet flavour, notes of lactose, chocolate, caramel, marzipan, pistachios and spices. A moderate bitterness in the aftertaste.

Feb 10, 2024
10:09:00 PM
631 BrewHeart Psychedelic Peanuts Imperial Pastry Stout Germany Imperial Stout 2.9

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.

Feb 10, 2024
08:10:37 PM
632 Basqueland / Deya 8th Anniversary Chop Chop Spain Imperial IPA 4.0

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

440 ml can, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 8.0%. Opaque / murky yellow colour, moderate white head. Pleasant aroma of ripe yellow stonefruits, pineapple and other tropical fruits, some citrus and spruce too. Citric mouthfeel. Medium sweet flavour with the same elements as the aroma, low bitterness. Lovely beer!

Feb 10, 2024
02:37:17 PM
633 Left Handed Giant What A Life Hazy IPA United Kingdom IPA 4.0

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

440 ml can, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 6.5%. Hops are Simcoe, Superdelic and Motueka. Murky yellow to orange colour, moderate white head. Aroma of citrus, apricots and tropical fruits, hints of spruce. Medium sweet flavour with the same elements, low bitterness. Good beer.

Feb 9, 2024
02:53:33 PM
634 Brew York Reddy Krueger Berry & Marshmallow Pastry Sour United Kingdom Fruit Beer 2.7

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 4

440 ml can, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 5.0%. Hazy "ancient pink" colour, large off-white pinkish head. Aroma of raspberry and cherry candy, hints of vanilla. The flavour is medium sweet and moderately sour, with the same elements as the aroma. A beer for kids who are too young to drink it.

Feb 9, 2024
01:56:21 PM
635 Cloudwater Parkhouse Hill Mountain IPA United Kingdom IPA 3.6

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

440 ml can, as Cloudwater Parkhouse Hill Mountain IPA, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 6.8%. Slightly hazy orange colour, moderate to small white head. Aroma of orange marmalade, pine and caramel. Medium sweet flavour with the same elements, decent bitterness.

Feb 8, 2024
05:12:37 PM
636 Azvex Madagascan Infusion Double Chocolate Imperial Stout United Kingdom Imperial Stout 3.9

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

440 ml can, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 12.0%. Pitch black colour, moderate brown head. Intense aroma of cocoa / chocolate, coffee and vanilla. Very sweet flavour, with loads of the same elements as the aroma. I recommend sharing the can between 2 persons.

Feb 8, 2024
02:02:49 PM
637 Deya Standard DIPA Salts United Kingdom Imperial IPA 3.6

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

500 ml can, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 8.0%. Opaque yellow to orange colour, moderate to small white head. Aroma of over-ripe tropical fruits and yellow stonefruits, hints of broth and sweat. Medium sweet flavour with notes of said over-ripe fruits. Piney finish, but the bitterness is low. Quite good.

Feb 7, 2024
02:16:39 PM
638 Polly's Brew DDH Patternist United Kingdom Imperial IPA 4.1

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

440 ml can, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 10.0%. Murky yellow to orange colour, moderate white head. Pleasant aroma of apricots and tropical fruits. Good mouthfeel, not too alcoholic. Medium sweet flavour, again notes of apricots and tropical fruits, also some citrus, a moderate piney bitterness in the finish. A truly enjoyable beer!

Feb 6, 2024
07:57:07 PM
639 Ølbæks Mørk Münchener Norway Dunkel / Dark Lager 3.1

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

Small sample from tap at Mandag i Annen, Cardinal, Stavanger. Clear and deep reddish brown colour, off-white head. Malty and roasty aroma and flavour, not very sweet, notes of burnt breadcrumbs and mild coffee.

Feb 6, 2024
06:06:56 PM
640 Funky Fluid Phantasmagoria Poland IPA 3.7

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

Small sample from tap at Mandag i Annen, Cardinal, Stavanger. Murky yellow colour, white head. Fruity aroma and flavour (citrus, hints of yellow plums), not very sweet, some pine, but the bitterness is moderate to low.

Feb 6, 2024
05:30:01 PM
641 Mongozo Buckwheat Belgium Witbier 3.2

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

October 2017: 330 ml bottle, from Helgø Meny Maxi, Sandnes. ABV in Norway was 4.7% at the time. Nearly clear and very pale straw colour, small white head. Aroma of wheat / buckwheat, witbier yeast, coriander and other spices, hints of citrus peel. Light bodied. The flavour is yeasty, wheaty and citrussy, notes of mild spices.

Feb 6, 2024
04:46:00 PM
642 Whiplash Slow Life Ireland Dry Stout 3.8

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

Small sample on tap at Mandag i Annen, Cardinal, Stavanger. Black colour, creamy nitro head. Aroma and flavour much like Guinness, Murphy's and Beamish - the character is maybe a bit softer than Guinness. Should be palatable even for people who normally stick to paler beers.

Feb 6, 2024
04:14:31 PM
643 Flying Couch Rugbrød Denmark Porter 3.7

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

Small sample from tap at Mandag i Annen, Cardinal, Stavanger. Black colour, tan head. Aroma and flavour of roast malts, black rye bread, coffee and dark bitter chocolate. Enjoyable.

Feb 6, 2024
02:18:59 PM
644 Polly's Brew First Viewing United Kingdom Fruit Beer 3.1

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

Sample on tap at Mandag i Annen, Cardinal, Stavanger. Red colour, small pink-ish head. Aroma and flavour of red plums and redcurrants, moderate lactic acid. Fairly refreshing.

Feb 6, 2024
11:32:57 AM
645 Polly's Brew Cannonball Credits United Kingdom IPA 3.5

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

440 ml can, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 6.0%. Murky yellow colour, moderate white head. Aroma of citrus, pine needles and juniper, some yeasty notes too. The flavour is also citric and piney, not too sweet, and quite refreshing.

Feb 5, 2024
12:36:44 AM
646 Left Handed Giant Folded Feathers United Kingdom IPA 3.6

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

440 ml can, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 6.5%. Murky yellow colour, large white head. Aroma of crushed white grapes, lychee and rambutan. The flavour has notes of said fruits, but is not very sweet. Also grainy notes, a little citrus, moderate to low bitterness. Nice.

Feb 4, 2024
11:33:09 PM
647 Azvex Strategic Reserve United Kingdom Imperial Stout 2.4

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 3

440 ml can, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 13%. Pitch black colour, moderate and creamy tan head. Intense aroma of maple syrup, vanilla, caramel and doughnuts. Extremely sweet and cloying flavour, with the same elements as the aroma. Drinkable only in small portions - the can should be shared between minimum 4 persons, none of them should have diabetes. Oh Holy Mother of God!

Feb 4, 2024
04:19:21 PM
648 Deya Delete For Everyone United Kingdom IPA 4.0

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

500 ml can, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 6.2%. Murky yellow colour, moderate white head. Aroma of ripe and over-ripe yellow stonefruits, tropical fruits, citrus and sprucetips. Citric flavour, also notes of yellow stonefruits and tropical fruits, hints of sprucetips, moderate to low bitterness. Good beer.

Feb 4, 2024
02:56:59 PM
649 Azvex Monster Truck Taxi United Kingdom IPA 3.8

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

440 ml can, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 6.8%. Opaque pale yellow colour, moderate to small white head. Aroma of yellow stonefruits, also various citrus fruits and tropical fruits, hints of sprucetips. The medium sweet flavour has the same elements as the aroma, hints of alcohol, pine needles and resin in the finish.

Feb 3, 2024
04:42:07 PM
650 Sureshot Dunblobbin United Kingdom IPA 3.8

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

440 ml can, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 6.5%. Hazy yellow colour, large white head. Aroma of yellow stonefruits, citrus, tropical fruits and sprucetips. Light bodied for its strength. The flavour is not too sweet, but has the same elements as the aroma. A moderate bitterness in the aftertaste.

Feb 2, 2024
05:38:44 PM