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

750 ml bottle, vintage 2018, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 8.5%. Black colour, moderate beige head. Roasty, oaky and slightly vinous aroma, hints of rose petals. Smooth but rich flavour, notes of roast malts, coffee, chocolate, vanilla, oak. Noticeable bittering hops in the finish. An exquisite beer!

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

July 2020: 750 ml bottle, vintage 2020, Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 6.7%. Golden colour, large to moderate white head. Lovely aroma of spicy saison yeast, brettanomyces, farmhouse kitchen, apple cider, oak, hints of fresh fruits and lactid acid. Rustic flavour with spicy saison yeast, brettanomyces, oak, moderate lactic acid, hints of lemons. Moderate bitterness. A very good beer!

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 9.5%. Hazy reddish brown colour, moderate head, slightly off-white. Aroma of toffee, molasses, caramel / fudge, alcohol, hints of dried figs. Smooth flavour, mainly the same elements as the aroma, but not so much molasses, and not too sweet. Decent bittering hops. Nice to drink.

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.5%. Moderately hazy pale yellow colour, huge white head. Aroma of pineapple and other tropical fruits, also citrus, a hint of spruce. Citric flavour, also notes of tropical fruits, sprucetips and pine needles.

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 7.0%. Golden to orange colour, no head. Aroma of farmhouse funk, oak and white wine vinegar. Very sour and astringent / tart flavour, fairly dry, lots of oak and vinegar. Won't buy again.

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.3%. Nearly clear pale golden colour, moderate white head. Aroma of citrus tropical fruits. Light bodied. Flavour of citrus zest, and a moderate grapefruity and piney bitterness in the finish.

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.0%. Moderately hazy yellow colour, large white head. Aroma of mango, papaya and other tropical fruits, also yellow stonefruits. Medium sweet and chewy flavour with the same elements as the aroma, also hints of citrus and pine needles. Low bitterness.

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.5%. Deep golden to amber colour, moderate white head. Aroma first of industrial European Strong Lager and alcohol, then perfumed notes of grapefruit take over. Sweetish flavour of grapefruit, some bitterness in the finish. Dull and uninteresting. Won't buy again.

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

330 ml can, No. 11735 / 13000, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 9%. Reddish brown colour, moderate off-white head. Aroma of bourbon and oak, notes of fusel alcohols. Sharpish oaky flavour, notes of bourbon, hints of fusel. Not entirely successful.

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

On tap at the Flaming Grill Cafe, Sacramento. Well hopped IPA with citrus fruit (actually Citra hops) in aroma and flavour. Refreshing, well balanced and pleasant to drink.

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

Nov. 2015: Shared 650 ml bottle, 2014 vintage, at local tasting. Black colour, huge tan head. Aroma of coffee, roast malts and pecan pie (of course), only a faint hint of bourbon. The medium dry taste has a stronger presence of bourbon, also pecan nuts and coffee. Very moderate hops.

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

Shared 650 ml bottle, 2014 vintage, at local tasting Nov. 2015. Black colour, huge tan head. Aroma of coffee, roast malts and pecan pie (of course), only a faint hint of bourbon. The medium dry taste has a stronger presence of bourbon, also pecan nuts and coffee. Very moderate hops.

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

RBESG 2016 in Barcelona. Shared bottle at BrewDog bar. Russian imperial stout, 12.5%. Pitch black colour, tan head. Roasty aroma and flavour, coffee, dark chocolate, vanilla and oak. Well hopped, some smoke. Slightly warming mouthfeel, but dangerously easy drinking for its strength. Excellent beer.

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

July 2015: Small sample from bottle, at a 4th of July tasting. Gusher bottle, like every beer I’ve had from Logsdon. The remaining contents were nice though - a fine farmhouse ale. Brett and oak in aroma and flavour. Might well sample again.

Aroma: 10 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9

750 ml bottle, Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 8.0%. Moderately gushing bottle, better have the glass ready! Golden colour, clear first, cloudy later. Large white head. Intense, complex and lovely farmhouse and rustic kitchen aroma, hints of mild spices and oaked apple cider. The flavour is medium dry and crisp, again with mild spicy and moderate oaky notes. Some fruitiness too. Moderate but noticeable hops. Refreshing and delightful.

Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 10 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 10

June 2019: 650 ml bottle, as Rip Current Dangerous Undertow Belgian-style Abbey Ale, Bourbon barrel series, generously shared by bergstaden, many thanks! ABV is 13%. Dark brown colour, no head. Intense aroma of bourbon and oak, also notes of molasses. Lovely flavour of bourbon and oak again, medium sweet, not even a hint of fusel, very good. Warming mouthfeel. Excellent beer.

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 8.5%. Moderately hazy golden colour, large white head. Aroma of citrus, kiwi fruit, pineapple and peaches. Citric flavour, medium sweet, notes of said fruits, some piney hops, moderately bitter finish.

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6%, IBU 40. Orange colour, moderate to small white head. Aroma and flavour of sprucetips, and citric and piney hops. Not too sweet, fairly bitter aftertaste. Decent beer.

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

330 ml can, as Skudenes Offshore Golden Ale, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.4%. Golden colour, moderate white head. Moderate aroma of malts and yellow plums. Citric flavour, a hint of tropical fruits and yellow stonefruits, nice and easy drinking. Might buy again, when I just need a nice refreshment.

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

330 ml can, as Jåttå Slåtten Saison, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.5%. Hazy golden to orange colour, moderate to small white head. Aroma of malts, spicy saison yeast and yellow plums. The flavour has the same elements, also some citric notes, bitter aftertaste.

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 8.0%. Hazy yellow colour, huge white head. Aroma and flavour of citric and spicy hops, fairly dry. Good beer, enjoyable.

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Opaque yellow colour, large white head. Moderate aroma, some citrus and spice, hints of pine and tropical fruits. Smooth mouthfeel. Fruity flavour, citrus and yellow stonefruits, some sweetness but not too much, piney finish with a moderate bitterness.

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 6.8%. Hazy dirty yellow colour, huge white head. Aroma of tropical fruits and yellow stonefruits. Flavour like the aroma, a hint of citrus, medium bitter finish. Good beer.

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Ancient pink to red colour, large off-white to pink head. Aroma of cherries, marzipan and cherry kernels. Refreshing flavour, wheaty and not too sweet nor sour, moderate notes of cherries. Harmonious and pleasant to drink.

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 10%. Deep ruby to black colour, moderate to small tan head. Aroma of chocolate, vanilla and strawberries. The flavour is way too sweet and sticky for me, notes of sweetened coffee, chocolate, lactose, vanilla and strawberries. Unbalanced, won't buy again.