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

330 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 7.0%. Clear deep golden to brown colour, high level of carbonation, large white head. Aroma of malts, brown kandij sugar syrup, Belgian ale yeast, mild spices, herbal hops. The medium sweet flavour has the same elements, also hints of dark dried fruits.

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

500 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 8.0%, IBU 20. Dark brown colour, nearly black. Small tan head. Aroma of malts, juniper twigs, bog myrtle / sweet gale and honey. Medium sweet flavour with the same elements.

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

330 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. Gluten free. ABV is 7.5%. Cola colour, moderate beige head. Aroma of dark malts, brown bread, brittle, caramel and burnt breadcrumbs. Moderately sweet flavour with the same elements as the aroma, moderate but noticeable bittering hops.

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

330 ml can, as Põhjala Helge Gluten Free Pale Ale, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5%. Hazy pale yellow colour, moderate white head. Aroma of citrus and tropical fruits, hints of sprucetips. Medium sweet flavour, also of citrus and tropical fruits, notes of pale malts and oatmeal. Low bitterness.

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

330 ml can, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 16%. Pitch black colour, small brown head. Aroma of roast malts, coffee, molasses, fusel, oak, vanilla and caramel. Warming mouthfeel. Medium sweet flavour of roast malts, coffee, vanilla, oak and chocolate.

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

June 2019: Cask halfpint at The Beehive (JDW), Gatwick Airport. ABV 5.0%. Single hopped with Admiral. Deep golden colour, white head. Moderate malty and earthy aroma. Smooth and creamy mouthfeel. The flavour has earthy hops with a decent bitterness.

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

August 2017: 500 ml bottle conditioned, from Gulating Ølutsalg, Stavanger. ABV is 4.6%. Golden colour, large white head. Nice malty aroma, hints of earthy hops, no sign of Citra and tropical fruits. Comes through a bit more as the beer warms up a little. The fairly dry flavour is first malty, then some citrussy notes that helps the drinkability. No tropical fruits though. Okay.

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

330 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.5%, IBU 20. Moderately hazy blonde colour, moderate white head. Aroma of yeast, pale malts and mild spices. Light bodied for its strength. Yeasty and fruity flavour, hints of grapefruit and mild spices, reasonably bitter finish.

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

February 2021: 330 ml bottle, batch #146, from Vinmonopolet Kvadrat. ABV is 9%. Nearly black colour, huge beige to tan head. Aroma of moderately roasted malts, chocolate, oatmeal / porridge, mild coffee and prunes. The flavour has a fairly distinct fruity acidity, notes of plums and prunes, possibly from the kveik, not sure if this is intended. Otherwise the same elements as the aroma, low bitterness.

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

440 ml can, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 5.8%. Black colour, moderate tan head. Moderate aroma of roast malts, hints of mild coffee. Smooth mouthfeel. Pleasant flavour of roast malts, black rye bread, mild coffee and a little sweetness from the crystal malts.

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

440 ml can, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 5.5%. Opaque / murky yellow colour, moderate to small white head. Aroma of passionfruit and mango, lime / citrus zest and pineapple. Flavour also of said fruits, and it is not too sweet, nor too sour - a pleasant fruit drink indeed, but there is very little here (besides the alcohol) to remind you that this is a beer.

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

500 ml can, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 4.5%. Very dark brown colour, moderate beige head. Aroma of malts and caramel, a hint of mild Christmas spices. The flavour is not too sweet - malts, caramel and mild spices again, a hint of smoke, moderate hops. Decent mouthfeel for a 4.5% beer. A good choice if you want a shot of aquavit at the side.

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

Shared 375 ml waxed bottle at Mandag i Annen, Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 13.9%. Pitch black colour, small head. Chocolate dipped raisins in aroma and flavour, also notes of fusel in the aroma, but not in the flavour. An exclusive and delightful "box of chocolates", to be enjoyed in small portions.

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

Shared 330 ml can at Mandag i Annen, Cardinal. ABV is 4.7%. Brown colour, moderate white head. Moderate and mellow malty aroma and flavour, hints of fruity kveik. Pleasant to drink, but not particularly exciting.

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Golden colour, large and creamy head. Fruity aroma and flavour, tolerable hop bitterness. A nice summer beer, does not carry a punch on a cold December evening.

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

750 ml clear bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 7.5%. Clear signal red colour, moderate pink head. Aroma of apples, cherries, blackcurrants and redcurrants. The flavour has the same elements, the cherries are dominant.

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.0%, IBU 46. Slightly hazy orange to brown colour, large to moderate white head. Aroma of bitter vintage orange marmalade, grapefruit, pine and spruce. The flavour is not too sweet, but has the same elements as the aroma. Resinous aftertaste.

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.5%, IBU 40. Slightly hazy golden colour, small white head. Low carbonation. Aroma and flavour of orange and tangerine oil, also citric hops. Noticeable hop bitterness.

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

750 ml clear bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.5%. Clear deep golden to orange colour, sparkling, moderate white head. Aroma of eating apples and mild Christmas spices. Medium sweet flavour, notes of dessert apples, cinnamon, vanilla, ginger, bay leaves and cloves.

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

September 2014: As Berentsens Frihetsøl: 330 ml bottle, Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 6.5%. Crystal clear deep golden colour, low white head. Strong aroma of sweetish malts, also grassy and herbal Continental hops. Medium sweet flavour (= a tad too sweet), some caramel and herbal hops, decent bittering hops in the finish.

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 7.0%. Clear golden colour, small white head. Aroma of malts, toffee and alcohol. The moderately sweet flavour has the same elements, noticeable bittering hops in the finish.

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

May 2020: 473 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Kvadrat. ABV is 7.5%. Very cloudy yellow colour, moderate to small coarse white head. Distinct aroma of spruce and pine, tropical fruits in the background. The flavour has citrus and tropical fruits, followed by distinct piney notes. Medium bitterness.

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

May 2020: 16 fl. oz. can, from Vinmonopolet Kvadrat. ABV is 8.5%. Slightly hazy pale golden colour, moderate white head. Nice hoppy aroma of citrus, tropical fruits and spruce. The flavour has some fruity sweetness, citrus and tropical fruits again, followed by a moderate grapefruity and resinous bitterness.

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

330 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.3%. Golden colour, moderate white head. Aroma of Belgian ale yeast and stewed yellow plums, hints of mild spices. The flavour has the same elements, moderate hops.

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

750 ml clear bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.5%. Clear golden colour, pours sparkling with a large to moderate white head. Moderate aroma of oxidised eating apples. Flavour also of oxidised apples, apple peel and apple cores.