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

440 ml can, batch #3009, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 11%. Inspired by the Norwegian favourite cake Kvæfjordkake (modestly known all over Norway as World's Best). Pitch black colour, moderate brown head. Aroma of said cake, also chocolate / cocoa, coffee and vanilla. Sweet flavour with the same elements. I'd prefer a somewhat drier flavour, it would still be sweet enough to accompany a Kvæfjordkake.

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

440 ml can, as Monkey Brew Doppelganger Black IPA, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.5%. Nearly black colour, moderate beige head. Aroma of medium roast malts and piney / resinous hops. Light bodied for its strength. The flavour has distinct notes of heavy roast malts / roasted barley, strong and bitter coffee, and a sharp and very bitter resinous dry finish.

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

473 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.0%. Opaque orange colour, small and shortlived white head. Aroma of mango, passionfruit, pineapple, tangerine and orange zest. Fruity and moderately sour flavour with the same elements. Refreshing.

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

330 ml bottle, vintage 2023, purchased from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken, November 2024. ABV is 11.5%. Pitch black colour, small brown head. Aroma of roast malts, molasses, fusel, alcohol, chocolate, oak and cognac. Very sweet flavour with the same elements, warming mouthfeel, fairly bitter finish.

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

355 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 7.0%. Cloudy yellow colour, moderate white head. Distinct aroma of guava and papaya. Flavour of citrus, mango, guava and papaya, hints of pine needles and sprucetips. Dry finish. Good beer.

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.0%. Opaque pale yellow colour, huge white head which takes "forever" to settle. Distinct aroma of guava, papaya and tangerine, also orange zest. Citric flavour, also notes of pine needles, sprucetips and tropical fruits. Moderate bitterness.

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

500 ml bottle, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 12%. Pitch black colour, moderate but lasting creamy brown head. Aroma of roast malts, coffee, vanilla, chocolate and alcohol. Creamy, rich and warming mouthfeel. Rich and sweet flavour with the same elements as the aroma.

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

330 ml bottle in metal cylinder, as Nøgne Ø Nordic Noir 3 Norwegian Strong Ale, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 15%, IBU 50. Black colour, large to moderate tan head. Aroma of molasses, fusel, alcohol, treacle, honey, dark dried fruits. Warming mouthfeel. Sweet flavour of medium roast malts, chocolate, treacle, honey and dark dried fruits.

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.4%. Opaque pale yellow colour, large white head. Aroma of citrus, pineapple, yellow stonefruits, pine and spruce. Citric mouthfeel and flavour, also notes of the other said elements. Moderate bitterness, refreshing.

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

330 ml green bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 4.8%. Slightly hazy golden colour, moderate white head. Moderate aroma of malts and herbal hops. Crisp flavour, some citric and herbal hops, very refreshing, and good value for little money.

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

568 ml can, as Great Divide Macaroon Yeti Imperial Stout, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 9.5%. Pitch black colour, large to moderate brown head. Aroma of roast malts, coconut, almonds and chocolate. Medium sweet flavour with the same elements. Moderate to low bitterness.

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

500 ml bottle, from EKO Market, Stavanger. ABV is 0.0%. Pink colour, small and shortlived off-white head. Aroma of oranges and lime. Medium sweet flavour, again notes of oranges and lime, some malts in the background. Tolerably refreshing.

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

500 ml can, from EKO Market, Stavanger. Clear deep brown colour, small and shortlived white head. Aroma of rye bread, some caramel. Sweet flavour of rye bread, caramel and prunes.

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

1,5 liter PET bottle, from Internasjonalt Matsenter, Hillevåg. Hazy and very pale greenish-grey straw colour, small white head. Aroma of citrus and herbs. Thin mouthfeel. Citric and wheaty flavour, hints of herbs and lemongrass, not too sweet, refreshing.

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

500 ml bottle, batch #279, as Vinje Motbakke Pale Ale, from Helgø Meny Mariero. ABV is 4.7%. Golden colour, huge white head. Aroma of piney American hops, also hints of orange marmalade and yeast. Citric mouthfeel. The flavour is piney, grapefruity and yeasty, with a distinct bitterness in the finish.

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

330 ml bottle in metal cylinder, as Nøgne Ø Nordic Noir 3 Norwegian Strong Ale Brandy Barrel Ed., at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 15%. Black colour, moderate beige head. Boozy aroma of molasses, fusel, oak and brandy. Warming mouthfeel. Distinct flavour of brandy and oak, medium roast malts, raisins and other dark dried fruits, hints of chocolate and honey, moderate hops.

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

330 ml bottle in metal cylinder, as Nøgne Ø Nordic Noir 3 Norwegian Strong Ale Loupiac Barrel Ed., at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 15%. Black colour, moderate beige head. Aroma of molasses, fusel, treacle, oak and dessert wine. Warming mouthfeel. The flavour has lots of treacle, honey, chocolate, dark dried fruits, oak and dessert wine. A noticeable hop bitterness makes the beer very drinkable.

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

November 2016: Shared bottle at local tasting. ABV 7.6%. Black colour, beige head. Dusty and grainy aroma, a hint of vanilla and mild coffee, some liquorice. Fairly well balanced flavour, some chocolate and mild coffee.

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

April 2013: Shared 330 ml bottle, from Voldby Købmandsgård, Denmark. ABV is 5.5%. Very dark brown colour, large off-white to beige head. Interesting sweet & sour aroma, notes of oak and spices, hints of red wine vinegar. Fizzy mouthfeel. The flavour is not as sweet as I feared, and not extremely sour. Light bodied. Some oaky and mild spicy notes, a hint of red wine vinegar again. Minimal hops, and the finish is rather bland.

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

October 2012: 500 ml bottle, Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 4.8%. Extremely pale yellow colour, pours very fizzy with a coarse white head. Strong sweetish fruity and grassy aroma. The flavour is fresh and slightly fruity with a peppery hint. Decent hops in the aftertaste.

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

October 2020: 500 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.5%. Hazy orange to amber and reddish brown colour, large white head. Aroma of malts, caramel and brown bread, a hint of oak. Well balanced flavour, just the right malty sweetness, moderate but pleasant fruity notes, hints of caramel, brown bread and oak again, moderate hops. Might well buy again

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

440 ml can, as Monkey Brew Curie Saison, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.5%. Nearly clear and very pale straw colour, moderate white head. Aroma of spicy Belgian saison yeast, hints of herbal hops. Light bodied, citric mouthfeel. The flavour is grassy, yeasty, herbal and spicy. Okay.

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 10 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

473 ml can, as Toppling Goliath Fresh Batch Series S'mores Pastry Stout, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 10%. Pitch black colour, large and creamy tan head. Aroma of graham crackers, malts, chocolate and marshmallows. Very sweet flavour (despite no lactose) with the same elements, the malts are more roasty and distinct now. The can is for sharing.

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

440 ml can, as Vault City Sweet Shop Sours Giant Raspberry Blueberry Bubblegum Bottles, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 8.2%. Dark blue colour, large blue to turquoise head. Aroma and flavour of candy / sweets, yes: with artificial notes of raspberries, blueberries and bubblegum. Moderately sour. Weird, but not undrinkable.

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

October 2019: 330 ml bottle, from Bris Ølutsalg, Jørpeland. ABV is 4.7%. Black colour, small tan head. Aroma of roast malts and burnt breadcrumbs, a hint of liquorice. Flavour of roast malts, lactose and mild coffee, hints of chocolate, liquorice, prunes and burnt breadcrumbs. Moderate hops. Easy drinking. Okay.