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

330 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet Kvadrat. ABV is 5.7%. Slightly hazy deep golden to brownish-orange colour, moderate white head. Moderate aroma of rye bread and mild spices, a hint of dark fruits. Malty and fruity flavour with a slight sweetness and even slighter acidity, notes of pumpernickel bread, distinct spicy bittering hops in the dry finish.

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

July 2016: RBESG 2016 in Barcelona. On tap in La Cervecita Nuestra De Cada Dia. Hazy straw colour, white head. True to style hefeweizen, with notes of banana and cloves in aroma and flavour, also hints of citrus and herbs. Refreshing.

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

500 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Kvadrat. ABV is 4.9%. Clear and pale golden colour, large to moderate white head. Aroma of pilsener malts, newmown grass and herbal hops. The flavour has some malty sweetness and herbal hops, distinct bittering hops in the finish.

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

500 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Kvadrat. ABV is 4.9%. Hazy orange to brown colour, large white head. Distinct aroma of malts and caramel, some bready notes too. The flavour is also malty with some caramel, but is not too sweet. Also some pleasant fruity notes, hints of ripe plums and dried fruits. A moderate but noticeable hop bitterness in the dry finish. Might buy again.

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

March 2022: 750 ml corked & caged bottle, vintage 2021, parti #1, bottle #307, from Vinmonopolet Madla. ABV is 7%. Clear and very pale straw colour, pours sparkling with a shortlived white head. Nice aroma of Gravenstein apples, a hint of what I take to be sulphites, even though the cider allegedly is free of sulphites. Flavour of sweet and slightly acidic Norwegian apples.

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

750 ml corked & caged bottle, vintage 2023, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 7%. Organic (økologisk). Clear and very pale golden colour, pours sparkling with a shortlived white head. Pleasant aroma of fresh Norwegian apples. Light bodied for its strength. Semi-dry (or semi-sweet, if you like) flavour of apples.

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 8.2%. Black colour, moderate beige head. Aroma of medium roast malts, dark rye bread, caramel and chocolate. Distinct roast malts in the flavour, also notes of coffee and moderate bittering hops, otherwise the same elements as the aroma, not too sweet.

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

330 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.8%. Cloudy orange to brown colour, small white head. Fruity aroma of kveik with notes of over-ripe yellow plums, hints of juniper twigs. Citric mouthfeel. Fruity flavour, yellow plums again, noticeable juniper and bittering hops. Good beer.

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

500 ml can, as Klokks Hoppy Lager, from Helgø Meny Hundvåg. ABV is 4.7%. Clear pale golden colour, moderate white head. Very moderate aroma, a hint of spicy hops. Dry flavour, slightly citric, with distinct herbal and spicy hops.

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

440 ml can, from Helgø Meny Hundvåg. ABV is 4.7%. Hazy yellow to orange colour, moderate white head. Aroma of papaya, guava and other tropical fruits. Citric mouthfeel and flavour with a dry finish, again notes of tropical fruits. Moderate to low bitterness.

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

750 ml clear bottle, from Helgø Meny Hundvåg. Nearly clear red colour, moderate pink to white head that lasts a while. Aroma of apples and raspberries. Some fruity acidity in the mouthfeel. Flavour of apples and raspberries, sweet and slightly sour.

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

330 ml bottle, from an Asian grocery store in Norway - I won't say which one, as they are not allowed to sell beers of this strength. ABV is 5.5%. Moderately hazy orange colour, small white head. Moderate aroma of ginger and tea. Refreshing flavour, medium dry, with notes of ginger, citrus and green tea. Moderate malts, low hop bitterness.

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

330 ml bottle, batch #810, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.2%. Golden colour, hazy when the lees are poured in the end, large white head. Aroma of tangerine, some dust and grain in the background. Flavour of citrus, medium dry, again some grain in the background. A moderate bitterness. One-dimensional, not bad, but hardly a beer I'll buy again.

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

330 ml bottle, as Habesha Cold Gold Beer, from Vinmonopolet Kvadrat. ABV is 5.0%. Crystal clear golden colour, moderate to small white head. Sweetish aroma of malts, hints of honey and flowers. Citric mouthfeel. Flavour of malts, grain, a little citrus, moderate herbal hops. Not too bad.

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

375 ml corked & caged green bottle, vintage 2021-2022, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.8%. Clear pale golden colour, pours vigorously sparkling with a moderate but shortlived white head. Aroma of brettanomyces / farmhouse, oak, crushed white grapes, white wine vinegar. Sour flavour with the same elements, also notes of lemons. Relatively light bodied.

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

330 ml can, as Fauve Fleur Noire Imperial Stout Vanille - Cacao - Tonka, from Vinmonopolet Kvadrat. ABV is 12%. Pitch black colour, moderate brown head. Aroma of roast malts, vanilla, chocolate and the usual unpleasant notes of tonka beans (which I hate). Warming mouthfeel. Sweet flavour with the same elements as the aroma, ruined by tonka beans. I don't know why I bought this beer in the first place - I must have been drunk.

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

500 ml slim bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 15%. Dark red colour, no carbonation. Aroma of heather honey, red wine, oak and red fruits (actually morellos and redcurrants). Warming mouthfeel. Sweet and complex flavour with distinct notes of heather honey, oak, red wine and morellos, some redcurrant acidity, hints of herbs and mild spices.

Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 2 | Mouthfeel: 2 | Flavor: 2 | Overall: 2

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Kvadrat. ABV is 7.0%. Murky reddish brown colour, lots of disgusting and lumpy floaties in the end pour. Hardly any head. Aroma of maple syrup, pancakes and honey, just a hint of blueberries. Medium sour flavour with lactic acid, otherwise the same elements as the aroma. Unpleasant beer - drainpour.

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

January 2020: 750 ml bottle, as Jacobsen Yakima IPA, from SPAR Hirtshals. Also got a small bottle from Føtex Hjørring. ABV is 6.5%, IBU 45. Slightly hazy golden colour, large white head. Aroma of citrus, tropical fruits and flowers. Soft mouthfeel. The flavour has also tropical fruits and citrus, on a medium sweet malty base. Moderate resinous bitterness in the finish.

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

440 ml can, brewed in France by Outer Range French Alps, as Mellow Smoothness Stout. Bought at Vinmonopolet Kvadrat. ABV is 6%. Black colour, large to moderate tan head. Aroma of roast malts, mild coffee, lactose and chocolate. Smooth and mellow flavour, as the name suggests, with the same elements as the aroma. Not too sweet, moderate bitterness.

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

375 ml slimline clear bottle, vintage 2023, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken, at an outrageous price. ABV is 9.5%. Clear deep golden to amber colour, no carbonation. Aroma of concentrated apple juice / cider, notes of oak. Very sweet flavour of concentrated apple juice, hints of oak, port wine and port-marinated walnut kernels. Some fruity acidity balances the extreme sweetness. Only the price will keep me from buying this ice cider more frequently.

Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 4 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 5

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Kvadrat. ABV is 8.5%. Slightly hazy golden to orange colour, minimal white head. Aroma of banana and kiwi purees, an unpleasant hint of solvent. Moderately sour flavour, notes of kiwi and banana purees again, also lactic acid. Not undrinkable, but hardly a beer I'd buy again.

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

330 ml can, as Sofia Electric 30 Days Off American IPA, from Vinmonopolet Herbarium. ABV is 6.5%. Moderately hazy golden colour, small white head. Aroma of citrus and pine. Flavour also of citrus, pine needles and resin, some malt sweetness. Okay, but not exceptional.

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

750 ml capped & corked bottle, Boerenerf Charent'euse Gueuze - Cognac vat series 2023 - XO Cognac de Charentes, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 7.68%. Slightly hazy golden to orange colour, small white head. Lovely aroma of brettanomyces / farmhouse, oak and cognac. Sour and oaky flavour, medium dry, notes of brettanomyces and lemons, hints of cognac.

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

750 ml capped & corked bottle, Boerenerf Lambic'ado Gueuze - Sherry vat series, 2023, Palo Cortado de Jerez, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 7.05%. Slightly hazy golden colour, large white head. Aroma of brettanomyces, old attic, dust and oak, only a hint of sherry. Medium sour flavour, notes of brettanomyces, lemons, oak, sherry vinegar.