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

750 ml corked & caged dark green bottle, vintage 2022, from Vinmonopolet Odda. ABV is 7%. Clear and pale golden colour, pours moderately sparkling with a small and shortlived white head. Nice aroma of apples, hints of hops and sulphites. Crisp and dry flavour of apples and moderate hops, a hint of sulphites.

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Odda. ABV is 6%, IBU 45. Nearly clear golden colour, small white head. Nice aroma of pine and citrus, hints of tropical fruits. The flavour is not too sweet, again with notes of citrus and pine / resin, sufficient malts, and a well balanced bitterness in the finish.

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

500 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet Norheimsund. ABV is 5.6%. Clear golden colour, moderate to small white head. Sweetish aroma of pilsener malts and floral hops, a faint hint of smoked sausage. The flavour has the same elements, low bitterness.

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 11.8%. Black colour, large tan head. Aroma of roast malts, coconut, vanilla and coffee. Flavour with the same elements, some lactose, the sweetness is partly balanced by the coffee and moderate bittering hops.

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6%. Moderately hazy red colour, large to moderate off-white pink-ish head. Aroma of cherries, over-ripe raspberries and blackcurrants, also lactic acid. Sour flavour of lactic acid and said fruits / berries.

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

500 ml bottle in cardboard box, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 8.5%. Hops are Opus, Archer and CF185. Clear copper to amber colour, large off-white head. Aroma of malts, caramel, toffee and peach candy. The flavour has the same elements, also notes of caramelised marmalade, and decent bittering hops in the finish. Good beer, but not the very best vintage in this series. The mouthfeel is a bit fizzy, might profit from a year or two in the cellar.

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 11%. Black colour, small tan head. Aroma of roast malts, hazelnuts and chocolate. Sweet flavour with loads of chocolate, lactose, vanilla and hazelnuts.

Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 11.8%. Black colour, large tan head. Aroma of molasses, alcohol and chocolate cake. The flavour is better than the aroma, distinct notes of roast malts, chocolate, coconut and vanilla. Moderate hops in the finish. Warming mouthfeel.

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

330 ml can, from Nærbutikken, Åkrafjordtunet. ABV is 4.7%. Murky brownish-golden colour, moderate to small white head. Fruity aroma of kveik, with notes of yellow plums, also notes of juniper and pine. Citric flavour, followed by notes of juniper and resin, hints of yellow plums, distinct bitterness in the finish.

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

May 2020: 750 ml clear bottle, from Vinmonopolet Sauda. Apple cider with 5% blackcurrants. ABV is 10%. Clear red colour, pours sparkling, no head. Aroma of eating apples and blackcurrants, hints of hay. Flavour mainly of apples, moderate notes of blackcurrants. Some fruity sweetness, but not too much - still quite crisp. Decent as an aperitif, or with food. Well balanced, easy drinking.

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

June 2021: 330 ml can, from Gulating ølutsalg, Stavanger. ABV is 4.7%. Clear and very pale pink colour, moderately sparkling. Distinct aroma of raspberries, hints of apples, hardly any hints of pears. The flavour is fairly dry and crisp, notes of raspberries and apples, minimal notes of pears.

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

June 2020: 750 ml clear bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. Clear and very pale straw colour. Nice aroma of Gravenstein and Summerred apples. Slightly dry and crisp flavour, with notes of said apple varieties. Very good.

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

June 2021: 750 ml clear bottle, kindly supplied by Gulating Ølutsalg, Stavanger, on my initiative. ABV is 4.7%. Clear and very pale straw colour, pours sparkling with a large white head that actually lasts a while. Pleasant aroma of sweet and sour apples. Pleasant, slightly sweet and refreshing flavour of dessert apples. Yummi - this is the real thing!

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

330 ml can, from Nærbutikken, Åkrafjordtunet. ABV is 4.7%. Clear and very pale straw colour, sparkling, no head. Aroma of apples and sulphites. Thin mouthfeel. Moderately sweet flavour of apples and sulphites. Can not compete with Hardangergutane's stronger ciders.

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

500 ml bottle, from Nærbutikken, Åkrafjordtunet. ABV is 4.7%. Very pale golden colour, large white head. Pleasant aroma of herbal and floral hops. Crisp and dry flavour, decent herbal hops, bitter aftertaste.

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

375 ml waxed top bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 7.5%. Hazy reddish brown colour, minimal and shortlived off-white head. Aroma of grape juice, wine and oak, some malts in the background. Light bodied for its ABV. The flavour is not very sweet, and has the same elements as the aroma. Nice enough.

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.0%. Hazy orange to reddish colour, moderate but shortlived off-white head. Sickly sweetish aroma of vomit, cherries, over-ripe raspberries and heather flowers. Medium sour flavour of lactic acid and sour berries, a hint of honey. Low bitterness. Won't buy again.

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

August 2014: Shared 500 ml bottle, probably from CITTI-Markt Flensburg. Deep ruby colour, moderate off-white head. Strong aroma of strawberry syrup and strawberry candy, with an initial hint of vomit. Sweet flavour, strawberry syrup and strawberry chewing gum galore, mild roasty notes in the background. Not something I’ll buy again. Ever.

Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 4

March 2013: 500 ml bottle, probably from Voldby Købmandsgård, Denmark. ABV is 4.4%. Dark brown colour, moderate off-white to beige head. Sweetish aroma of malt sugar and unfermented wort, also notes of bread and dust. Very sweet, sugary and malty flavour, reminiscent of a Danish dark "hvidtøl", but despite the sweetness, the mouthfeel is fairly thin. No hops detected. Not awful, though - just not something I’ll buy again.

Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 10%. Very dark brown colour, nearly black. Small beige head. Aroma of salty liquorice and malts, disappointing. Warming mouthfeel. Sweet flavour, notes of malts, alcohol, aquavit spices, liquorice, caramel and oak.

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

August 2020: 330 ml clear bottle, from Vinmonopolet Lyngdal. ABV is 6%. Golden to rosé colour, pours sparkling with a shortlived white head. Fresh aroma and flavour of various apple varieties, moderately sweet, a hint of sulphites. Nice one.

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

May 2018: 330 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6%. Clear deep golden colour, pours sparkling with a shortlived white head. Pleasant aroma of cider apples and oak. Dry flavour, cider apples and oak again, "dusty" finish. * Sampled again Oct. 2023, 750 ml corked & caged green bottle, from Vinmonopolet. ABV is 6%. Even more "farmhouse" character this time, very good cider.

Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 5

500 ml bottle, as Vinje Hanahomen Pils, from Nærbutikken, Åkrafjordtunet. ABV is 4.7%. Slightly hazy pale golden colour, large white head. Aroma of yeast and pilsener malts, some floral notes. Fizzy and citric mouthfeel. Yeasty flavour with fairly distinct bittering hops in the finish.

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

330 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.0%, IBU 15. Moderately hazy reddish brown colour, small off-white head. Aroma of lime, lemongrass and spices. Citric flavour, distinct notes of kaffir lime leaves and lemongrass, moderate notes of chili and other spices. Low bitterness. A moderate but nice chili burn in the aftertaste.

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

July 2019: Shared bottle that had been opened a while. Amber colour. Aroma of pine and some fruit. Piney and grapefruity flavour, quite dry. Not really impressive.