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

Jan. 2022: Rerate, 750 ml green "champagne" bottle, vintage 2020, bought at the cidery in August 2021. ABV is 9%. Pale golden colour, pours sparkling with a small and shortlived white head. Fresh and pleasant aroma and flavour of the Discovery and Aroma apple varieties. Semi dry. Original rating Oct. 2020: Served per glass at NOK 115 (!) at Hotel Ullensvang, Lofthus. Golden colour, moderately sparkling (the bottle was already opened). Very fresh and attractive aroma and flavour of eating apples / dessert apples, semi-dry (or semi-sweet, if you like). Would happily buy again.

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

May 2020: 330 ml can, from the brewery. ABV is 7.5%. Hazy golden colour, moderate white head. Nice aroma of citrus, also tropical fruits and "spicy" hops. The flavour has a moderate malty and fruity sweetness, notes of citrus and tropical fruits again, some pine and spruce in the finish, but the bitterness is moderate to low.

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

Dec. 2017: 330 ml lightweight aluminium bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. Brewed in France for Brasserie de Monaco. ABV is 5%. Clear pale golden colour, moderate white head. Sweetish grassy aroma. Standard industrial pale lager flavour, neither better nor worse than the bulk of them. Some hops in the finish.

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

June 2016: 330 ml red bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5%. My first beer ever from a red bottle, and also my first beer from Monaco, even though the bottled version is brewed in France by EMB 67202 (= Brasserie Météor) for Brasserie de Monaco. The bottled version is apparently filtered. Clear pale golden colour, moderate white head. Fairly strong aroma of grassy hops. Soft mouthfeel. Crisp pilsener flavour, medium dry, with fairly distinct bittering hops. A decent pilsener, no more, no less.

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

June 2016: 330 ml red bottle, as Brasserie de Monaco Blanche Tradition, from Vaaland, Bryne, thanks to gunnar. ABV is 4.7%. The bottled beers are brewed in France by Brasserie Meteor for Brasserie de Monaco. Hazy and extremely pale straw colour, moderate to low white head. Nice citrussy and wheaty aroma, notes of banana, cloves and coriander. Refreshing citrussy and wheaty flavour, medium dry and light bodied, moderate spicy notes, minimal hops.

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

Jan. 2018: 330 ml red bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. Brewed in France for Brasserie de Monaco. ABV is 6%. Clear red colour, moderate pinkish off-white head. Aroma of blackcurrants, raspberries and wild strawberries. The flavour has also notes of said berries, some sweetness, but not as much as I feared. Very moderate hops.

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

750 ml corked & caged green bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.5%. Clear golden colour, pours sparkling with a shortlived white head. Aroma of cider apples, apple peel and apple cores, hints of oak and sulphites. Semi-dry flavour with the same elements as the aroma. Nice to drink.

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

July 2019: Shared 330 ml can, ABV 8%. Brought home from Cambodia by Holmen1. Black colour, beige head. Moderate roasty aroma. Roasty flavour too, some sweetness, Okay, but could use some more bitterness.

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

May 2013: Shared 330 ml can, kindly brought home from Cambodia by my cousin. ABV is 5%. Pale golden colour, moderate white head. Minimal aroma. Watery mouthfeel. The flavour is quite dry and rather bland as expected, with a hint of hops in the finish.

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

Aug. 2014: Shared 330 ml bottle at local tasting. ABV is 8%. Black colour,moderate tan head. Aroma of lightly roasted malts, low quality soy sauce, molasses, thin coffee and dust. Dry flavour, liquorice, coffee and soy sauce.

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

May 2012: Sample at Copenhagen Beer Festival. Deep golden colour. Both aroma and flavour have caramel, toffee and decent hops throughout. Pleasant to drink. This is a surprisingly well balanced strong pale ale from Greenland. The alcohol is noticeable, but does not dominate.

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 10 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 4

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 10%. Pitch black colour, large to moderate creamy tan head. Aroma of vanilla, chocolate, brown sugar, caramel and roast malts. Sickly sweet flavour of salted caramel (which I hate), and otherwise the same elements as the aroma. A slight hop bitterness in the finish. Won't buy a gain.

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 7%. Black colour, large to moderate tan head. Aroma of lightly roasted malts, chocolate and mild coffee. Smooth mouthfeel and flavour. The flavour is not too sweet, and has the same elements as the aroma. Also hints of oatmeal, prunes and burnt breadcrumbs. Moderate but noticeable bittering hops. Very good beer, will buy again.

Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 3

April 2013: Shared 500 ml bottle, Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 4.7%, Golden colour, moderate white head. Moderate malty aroma with some "dusty" notes. Thin mouthfeel. Bland and uninteresting flavour, quite dry, but nearly void of hops.

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

May 2013: 330 ml bottle shared by our beerpal Ole Anders. ABV is 5%. Hazy pale golden colour, moderate white head. Moderate but nice citrussy aroma. Citrussy flavour as expected, also more hops than normal for a cream ale.

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

March 2014: 330 ml bottle, Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 6%. Hazy golden colour, moderate white head. Spicy and yeasty aroma and flavour, also strong notes of citrus and hops. Maybe a bit too far out on the yeasty side, but still very drinkable.

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

Jan. 2016: 500 ml bottle, batch #1101, will soon be available (also on tap) at Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 5.5%. Hazy golden colour, moderate white head. Lovely aroma of lychee, passion fruit and citrus, also a hint of pine. Medium body. The flavour has a slight sweetness, and distinct hops throughout. Notes of tropical fruits, citrus, lemongrass and dill, pine / resin in the finish and aftertaste. Good beer. Certainly no "cream ale", but a more than decent APA.

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

Feb. 2016: 330 ml bottle, from Matkroken Stokka. BB date 03.07.14. ABV is 4.4%. Very pale yellow colour, moderate to low white head. Sweetish fruity and herbal aroma, some grassy notes too. Fairly fresh and crisp flavour, a little residual sweetness but not too much. Citrussy notes, moderate herbal hops. Better than I feared.

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

Nov. 2012: 330 ml bottle, Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 6.0%. Very dark brown colour, nearly black. Moderate beige head. Aroma of cold coffee and woodwork, hints of dark chocolate. The flavour is medium dry, with distinct notes of coffee and wood. Some hops in the finish.

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

Jan. 2013: On tap at Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. Deep golden colour, large white head. Pleasant aroma of fruity hops (citrus, tropical fruits), also hints of pine. The flavour is dry and distinctly hoppy, notes of pine / resin and grapefruit. Bitter finish / aftertaste. With 4.3% it is naturally light bodied, but has still plenty of flavour.

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

April 2012: On tap at Schouskjelleren, Oslo. ABV was said to be 4.7%. Black colour, moderate beige head, nice lacing. Pleasant aroma of cranberries, hints of chocolate and mild coffee in the background. Fruity and moderately acidic flavour, cranberries of course, roasty notes (mild coffee). Fairly refreshing.

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

April 2014: Shared 750 ml corked & caged bottle, at local tasting. Very dark brown colour, nearly black. Oaky and vinous aroma. Moderately oaky flavour, decent malts but only mild roasty notes, pleasant to drink. Very moderate hops.

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

Feb. 2020: 330 ml bottle, as Thomas Hardy's Ale Golden Edition 50th Anniversary, Vintage 2018, bottle No. 01037, from Bestofbeers, Denmark. ABV is 13%. Hazy reddish brown colour, minimal and shortlived of-white to beige head. Low carbonation. Aroma of malts, molasses, tobacco, oak and caramel, hints of dark dried fruits. Moderately sweet flavour with the same elements, distinct oak and tobacco, moderate hops. Warming mouthfeel.

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9

Feb. 2020: 250 ml bottle, from Bestofbeers, Denmark. ABV is 12.7%. Dark brown colour, minimal carbonation, thin and shortlived beige head. Aroma of malts, molasses, oak, raisins and cognac. Rich flavour, fairly sweet, distinct notes of oak, raisins and cognac. Smooth to drink, warming mouth- and throatfeel.

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

250 ml bottle with a goldfoil neck, No. 00816, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 13.1%. Dark amber colour, small off-white head. Aroma of malts, molasses, stale jam and oak, disappointing. Warming mouthfeel. The flavour is better than the aroma, not too sweet, with distinct notes of French oak, caramel and dark dried fruits.