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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
976 Kvestad Anno Norway Cider 3.5

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

750 ml corked & caged green bottle, batch #2020-01, from the cidery. ABV is 9%. Clear and very pale golden colour, pours sparkling with a shortlived white head. Aroma of ripe and over-ripe apples and applecores. Medium dry flavour with the same elements. A hint of sulphites.

Aug 28, 2023
11:55:00 AM
977 Kvestad Jubileum Norway Cider 3.8

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

750 ml corked & caged bottle, batch #2020-01, from the cidery. ABV is 9%. Rosé colour, pours sparkling with a large to moderate white head. Aroma of crushed apples, morellos and redcurrants. Medium sweet flavour with the same elements as the aroma, some fruity acidity, hints of tannins and sulphites. Pleasant to drink.

Aug 28, 2023
11:49:52 AM
978 Kvestad 1808 Norway Cider 4.0

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

Nov. 2020: 750 ml corked & caged clear bottle, vintage 2019, from Vinmonopolet Odda. ABV is 8.5%. Clear and very pale golden colour, pours sparkling with a large but shortlived head. Lovely aroma of Gravenstein and other dessert apple varieties. Medium sweet but still crisp flavour of eating apples. Light bodied and refreshing for its strength. An enjoyable cider!

Aug 28, 2023
11:43:08 AM
979 PINTA Hoppy Crew: Are You Sure? Poland Imperial IPA 4.0

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

Dec. 2020: 500 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 8.1%. DDH DIPA, hops are Mosaic, Simcoe and Galaxy. Cloudy / opaque yellow colour, moderate white head. Distinct aroma of tropical fruits, citrus and spruce. Medium sweet flavour with the same elements, moderate bitterness in the finish. Good beer.

Aug 27, 2023
06:03:58 PM
980 PINTA Barrel Brewing Direction Poland Mead 3.5

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

330 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 13.0%. Very dark ruby colour, nearly black. Small tan head. Aroma of honey, malts, vanilla, coconut, blueberry, bourbon and fusel. Very moderate carbonation in the mouth. Very sweet flavour of honey and coconut, also notes of vanilla, bourbon and blueberry. I recommend sharing the bottle between 2-3 persons.

Aug 27, 2023
05:37:10 PM
981 Grans Helt Fri Pilsner Norway Reduced Alcohol 1.7

Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 2

330 ml can, from Rema 1000, Tau. Clear pale golden colour, large to moderate white head. Aroma of citrus, wort and baby porridge. Flavour with same elements, metallic hop bitterness in the aftertaste. Not good.

Aug 27, 2023
03:59:21 PM
982 Grans Helt Fri Hvete Norway Reduced Alcohol 2.1

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

330 ml can, from Rema 1000, Tau. Golden colour, nearly clear, moderate white head. Decent aroma of banana and citrus. Soft mouthfeel. Bland flavour, but not offensive. Hints of citrus and banana again. Drinkable.

Aug 27, 2023
02:03:42 PM
983 Rygr Mungàt Alkoholfri Hazy IPA Norway Reduced Alcohol 2.0

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

330 ml can, as Rygr Mungàt Alkoholfri Hazy IPA, from Rema 1000, Tau. Hazy pale yellow colour, moderate white head. Aroma of citrus. Soft mouthfeel. Medium sweet flavour, notes of citrus, metallic bittering hops in the aftertaste.

Aug 27, 2023
01:31:49 PM
984 Fruktstereo Pulp Sweden Cider 3.0

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

750 ml clear bottle, vintage 2018, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.5%. Lots of pulp sediment in the bottle. Moderately hazy (when poured carefully) greenish pale straw colour, no lasting head. Aroma of Nordic apples, a hint of sulphites. Apple flavour, some unfresh notes. Cannot compete with the best Norwegian ciders.

Aug 27, 2023
10:00:57 AM
985 Rygr Mungàt Alkoholfri Lime IPA Norway Reduced Alcohol 2.0

Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 4

330 ml can, from Rema 1000, Tau. Hazy pale yellow colour, moderate white head. Aroma and flavour of lime, with a metallic and grapefruity hop bitterness in the finish.

Aug 26, 2023
08:27:25 PM
986 Grans Helt Fri IPA Norway Reduced Alcohol 1.9

Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 4

330 ml can, from Rema 1000, Tau, shared with my son. Hazy golden colour, large and coarse white head. Aroma of malts, wort and some citrus. Flavour with the same elements, and a sharp and metallic bitterness in the finish.

Aug 26, 2023
05:56:53 PM
987 Svaneke Don't Worry Alkoholfri Pale Ale Denmark Reduced Alcohol 1.2

Aroma: 2 | Appearance: 4 | Mouthfeel: 2 | Flavor: 2 | Overall: 2

Dec. 2019: 500 ml bottle, from SPAR Hirtshals. Slightly hazy golden colour, moderate to small white head. Typical n/a beer aroma of unfermented pilsener wort and maize baby porridge. The flavour is first slightly citric, then grainy and unpleasant, ending in a metallic bitterness. Drainpour.

Aug 25, 2023
12:57:13 AM
988 Harboe IPA Denmark IPA 2.2

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. Also bought in Denmark. ABV is 5.6%. Deep golden to amber colour, moderate white head. Dull aroma of grain, dust, stale jam and a little caramel. The flavour is slightly citric, moderate notes of grain and caramel, with a metallic bitterness in the finish. Won't buy again.

Aug 24, 2023
07:45:28 PM
989 Eiane Knusk Norway Cider 3.6

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

750 ml bottle, vintage 2022, from the cidery. ABV is 5.5%. No sulphites. Slightly hazy pale straw colour, pours vigorously sparkling with a shortlived white head. Fresh aroma of Discovery apples. Light bodied. Dry flavour, some fruity acidity from the apples, some spicy hints.

Aug 24, 2023
06:23:15 PM
990 Vocation Versions Jump for Juice Passionfruit Pale United Kingdom American Pale Ale 3.4

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

440 ml can, as Vocation Versions Jump for Juice Passionfruit Pale, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.5%. Slightly hazy pale straw colour, small white head. Aroma of passionfruit, hints of mango and citrus. Citric flavour, passionfruit in the background. Low bitterness. Refreshing and easy drinking.

Aug 24, 2023
05:43:34 PM
991 Torch & Crown / Drum Brew Kald United States IPA 3.6

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

473 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.0%. Slightly hazy and very pale golden colour, moderate white head. Distinct aroma of ripe yellow plums. Fruity and refreshing flavour, notes of yellow plums and citrus, a moderate piney bitterness in the finish.

Aug 24, 2023
03:49:06 PM
992 BrewDog Night Hawk Coffee Stout United Kingdom Stout 3.7

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

330 ml can, as BrewDog Night Hawk Coffee Stout, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 8.5%. Black colour, large brown head. Sweetish aroma of roast malts, chocolate, vanilla, cinnamon and coffee. Fairly sweet flavour with the same elements, moderate hops.

Aug 23, 2023
08:43:48 PM
993 Brew York / Salt Hopbusters Motueka and Nelson NZ NEIPA United Kingdom IPA 4.0

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.8%. Murky yellow colour, moderate white head. Nice aroma of citrus, crushed gooseberries and tropical fruits, hints of pine and spruce. Refreshing citric flavour, not too sweet. Low bitterness, a bit more would not hurt, but the beer is a great refreshment as it is.

Aug 23, 2023
05:41:08 PM
994 VandeStreek Hazy Weekend Amarillo, Vista Netherlands IPA 3.6

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. Hops are Amarillo and Vista, ABV is 6.6%. Murky yellow colour, moderate to small white head. Aroma of citrus (orange and tangerine), some spicy notes too. Fruity flavour, orange and tangerine again. Nice to drink.

Aug 22, 2023
07:35:56 PM
995 Rygr / White Dog Doggerland NEIPA Norway Imperial IPA 4.0

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

330 ml can, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 8%. Opaque pale yellow colour, moderate white head. Aroma of fruity (citrus, tropical fruits, crushed gooseberries and white grapes) and spicy NZ hops. The flavour is fairly sweet, with the same elements as the aroma, balanced by a decent bitterness. Enjoyable.

Aug 22, 2023
05:05:58 PM
996 HaandBryggeriet / Stigbergets Hop Tweak #9 Norway Imperial IPA 2.7

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Murky greyish-brownish colour, moderate white head. Aroma of over-ripe berries and fruits. Sweet (too sweet) flavour of stale and unfresh fruits. Disappointing.

Aug 22, 2023
03:07:17 PM
997 Sibeeria Growler Sour Ale: Raspberry, Lingonberry, Chocolate & Mint Czech Republic Fruit Beer 3.1

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Signal red colour, moderate pink head. Distinct aroma of ripe and over-ripe raspberries, hints of lingonberries and redcurrants. Light bodied. The flavour is not too sweet, nor too sour, but has distinct notes of raspberries, redcurrants, vanilla and lingonberries, hints of chocolate and mint.

Aug 22, 2023
02:04:14 PM
998 North Brewing Co Piñata United Kingdom Fruit Beer 3.1

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Hazy yellow colour, large to moderate white head. Aroma of butterscotch, over-ripe pineapple and yellow plums. Flavour of citrus, pineapple and butterscotch (diacetyl), moderate bitterness.

Aug 22, 2023
11:18:30 AM
999 Pravda Захцянка / Zahtsyanka Ukraine Fruit Beer 2.6

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

On tap at Cardinal. Golden colour, small white head. Weak aroma, hints of artificial mango and peach essence. The flavour is not very sour, nor very sweet, but has again artificial notes of peach and mango essence. Not great.

Aug 22, 2023
10:35:42 AM
1000 Salikatt Cloudburst Norway IPA 3.4

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Opaque pale yellow colour, large white head. Aroma of canned peaches and tropical fruits. Flavour with the same elements, medium sweet. Low bitterness. Too much lactose.

Aug 22, 2023
10:04:10 AM