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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
26 Brewski / Örebro What Does the Fox Say? Kveik IPA Sweden IPA 3.8

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

September 2020: 330 ml slimline can, from Vinmonopolet Bryne. ABV is 6.5%. Cloudy pale yellow colour, large white head. Distinct piney and grapefruity aroma. The flavour is pleasant and smooth, medium dry, citrussy and well balanced with piney notes, but the bitterness is moderate. I can't single out any specific kveik notes.

Dec 23, 2024
02:18:47 PM
27 Brewski Double Nipple Sweden Imperial IPA 3.9

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

330 ml slimline can, from Vinmonopolet Bryne. ABV is 8.5%. Cloudy pale yellow colour, minimal white head. Distinct aroma of citrus, pine and spruce, hints of tropical fruits. Fruity and distinctly piney flavour too, slightly dry, with the same elements. Well balanced bitterness.

Dec 23, 2024
02:14:48 PM
28 ABAVAS Pļavas (Meadows) Latvia Cider 3.0

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

750 ml corked & caged clear bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5%. Clear pink colour, pours moderately sparkling with a small and shortlived pink head. Aroma and flavour of apples, honey, raspberries, other wild berries and herbs. Won't buy again.

Dec 23, 2024
01:48:27 PM
29 Funky Fluid Triple Gelato David Papaya, White Guava, Mango Poland Fruit Beer 3.8

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

500 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 8.0%. Murky brownish orange colour with floaties, small white head. Aroma of citrus, mango, papaya, guava and lactose. Medium sweet and intensely fruity flavour with the same elements.

Dec 22, 2024
08:31:05 PM
30 Põhjala Cellar Series Rudolf BA Ryewine Estonia American Barleywine 3.8

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

330 ml yellow waxed bottle, as Põhjala Cellar Series Rudolf BA Ryewine, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 12%. Black colour, hardly any head. Aroma of malts, molasses, caramel, rye whiskey and oak. Warming mouthfeel. Sweet flavour with the same elements as the aroma, also chocolate and some bittering hops.

Dec 22, 2024
08:18:37 PM
31 Salikatt Summer Crisp Norway American Pale Ale 4.0

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.0%. Hazy yellow colour, large white head. Distinct aroma of various tropical fruits. Flavour also of tropical fruits, notes of sprucetips, with a dry, peppery and resinous finish.

Dec 22, 2024
06:47:14 PM
32 Uiltje Juicy Lucy Netherlands IPA 3.5

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.5%. Hazy yellow colour, moderate white head. Aroma of citrus, pineapple and various tropical fruits. Light bodied. Citric flavour, also notes of pineapple. Low bitterness.

Dec 22, 2024
06:41:16 PM
33 Rygr Æge Vestkyst IPA Norway IPA 3.7

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Moderately hazy brownish-golden colour, moderate white head. Aroma and flavour of citrus / grapefruit, piney hops and hints of caramelized orange marmalade. Good bitterness.

Dec 22, 2024
06:17:34 PM
34 Wylam Transatlantic Krush United Kingdom IPA 4.0

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Murky yellow colour, white head. Aroma and flavour of citrus and pine, hints of tropical fruits. Sufficient malty sweetness, good bitterness. Well balanced and truly enjoyable.

Dec 22, 2024
06:09:30 PM
35 De Tvende Los Amerikansk Hvete Norway American Wheat 2.9

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

August 2020: 330 ml can, from Coop Extra Lyngdal. ABV is 4.7%. Slightly hazy pale golden colour, small white head. Moderate aroma, hints of citrus. Wheaty and citric flavour, not too sweet, some faint hints of spices, very low bitterness but quite refreshing.

Dec 22, 2024
03:02:35 PM
36 Nedstrand NB Skogspilsner Norway Bohemian / Czech Pilsener 3.3

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Verksgata. ABV is 5.5%. Slightly hazy pale straw colour, moderate white head. Moderate aroma of pilsener malts, sprucetips and juniper twigs. Flavour of yeast, a little citrus, pilsener malts, sprucetips and juniper twigs. Moderate bitterness. Not bad.

Dec 22, 2024
02:05:56 PM
37 Hogna Hyperspeed Double IPA Norway Imperial IPA 3.7

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 8.0%. Cloudy brownish-orange-golden colour, moderate white head. Aroma of pine needles, sprucetips and juniper twigs, also notes of grapefruit. Medium sweet flavour with distinct piney / resinous notes, also notes of juniper twigs and grapefruit, bitter aftertaste.

Dec 21, 2024
09:19:20 PM
38 Polly's Brew Flora, Fauna, Air and Water United Kingdom Gose 3.8

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Beautiful red colour, pink head. Aroma and flavour of blackberries (bramble), cherries and sloe. Medium sour, a hint of salt. Quite nice.

Dec 21, 2024
08:38:34 PM
39 Bådin Mallow Mango Norway Fruit Beer 2.6

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Murky orange colour, large but shortlived head. Aroma and flavour of over-ripe mango with hints of marshmallows, notes of breakfast juice (with carrot juice), a bit unfresh, despite the keg being quite new. Not great.

Dec 21, 2024
08:31:52 PM
40 Salikatt Singletrack Nelson Norway Imperial IPA 4.0

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Cloudy yellow colour, large white head. The aroma has notes of citrus, tropical fruits, crushed white grapes and crushed gooseberries. Smooth flavour with the same elements, moderate bitterness.

Dec 21, 2024
08:23:57 PM
41 Churcheim Algeroth Norway Abbey Dubbel 3.7

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Reddish colour, small white head. Aroma of brown kandij sugar syrup, caramel, mild coffee and vanilla. Flavour of dark dried fruits, brown sugar and vanilla, a hint of mild coffee.

Dec 21, 2024
08:18:57 PM
42 Cester Camillo Sidro Del Bosco Italy Cider 3.3

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

330 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. Organic. ABV is 6.0%. Clear and very pale straw colour, pours sparkling with a large white head that actually lasts a while. Aroma of apple must and funky cellar. Light bodied. Medium dry flavour of apples and dust.

Dec 21, 2024
08:06:07 PM
43 Amager Winter Wizard Denmark Imperial Stout 4.2

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

330 ml can, batch #3174, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 12%. Pitch black colour, large to moderate brown head. Strong sweetish aroma of overwhelming caramel, molasses, treacle, roasted malts, chocolate, cookies and various Christmas spices. The flavour is also sweet, but not as extremely sweet as the aroma made me fear. Otherwise the same elements, with fairly distinct Christmas spices. Warming mouthfeel.

Dec 21, 2024
06:33:06 PM
44 Uiltje Epic Tsunami Surf Session Netherlands IPA 3.8

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.8%. Hazy orange colour, moderate white head. Aroma of crystal malts, caramelized orange marmalade, grapefruit and piney hops. Fruity / citric and piney flavour, decent bitterness.

Dec 21, 2024
05:41:15 PM
45 Tilquin Meerts à la Roussanne Belgium Fruit Lambic 3.5

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

375 ml corked & caged green bottle, vintage 2021-2022, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken ABV is 5.8%. Golden colour, minimal white head. Aroma of brettanomyces / farmhouse, oak, white wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar. Sour flavour with the same elements.

Dec 21, 2024
05:17:14 PM
46 Monkey Brew Gemini DIPA Norway Imperial IPA 3.9

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

440 ml can, as Monkey Brew Gemini DIPA, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 8.0%. Slightly hazy golden to orange colour, large white head. Aroma of crystal malts and caramelized orange marmalade. The flavour has a decent malty backbone, followed by a solid hop bitterness. Notes of grapefruit and bitter orange marmalade, resinous finish.

Dec 21, 2024
04:55:09 PM
47 Wicklow Wolf Mammoth IPA Ireland IPA 3.8

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.2%. Hazy orange colour, moderate white head. Distinct aroma of grapefruity and piney hops, hints of malts, dust and orange marmalade in the background. Citric and piney / resinous flavour, good bitterness, some sweetness but not too much, well balanced.

Dec 21, 2024
04:36:16 PM
48 Wettre Pompöse Göse von der Goldküste Norway Gose 3.6

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.0%. Moderately hazy pale golden colour, moderate to small white head. Aroma of wheat, citrus and sea water, a hint of coriander. Citric / lemony flavour, medium sour, notes of lactic acid, moderate salt.

Dec 21, 2024
03:21:49 PM
49 Berentsens Budeien Peat Norway Saison 2.8

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 9.0%. Hazy orange to brown colour, moderate off-white head. Moderate aroma of peat smoke, hints of kveik / yellow plums in the background. Sweet flavour of malts, kveik, plums, alcohol and peat smoke. Low bitterness. Not a favourite of mine.

Dec 21, 2024
03:01:11 PM
50 Ægir Honey Bee Smoked Honey Gose Norway Gose 3.2

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.0%. Slightly hazy pale golden colour, moderate white head. Moderate aroma with hints of smoked malts, honey and a little fruit. The flavour is wheaty and medium sour, notes of lactic acid with a pinch of salt, moderate honey and smoked malts. Not bad.

Dec 21, 2024
02:54:25 PM