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

375 ml waxed bottle, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 12.8%. Black colour, small tan head disappears instantly. Aroma of coconut. lactose, roast malts, coffee, chocolate, fusel, oak, bourbon and rum. Very sweet flavour of coconut, chocolate, rum and bourbon.

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

473 ml can, from the Norwegian importer. ABV is 7.2%. Hops are Galaxy, Sabro and Citra. Murky yellow colour, moderate to small white head. Pleasant aroma of citrus, mango and pineapple, also yellow stonefruits. Citric mouthfeel. Flavour of said fruits, also resinous bittering hops, distinctly bitter aftertaste.

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.5%. Slightly hazy golden to orange colour, small white head. Aroma of grain and herbal hops. Citric mouthfeel. The flavour has distinct bittering hops throughout, very bitter aftertaste. Hardly a beer I'll bother to buy again.

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

375 ml waxed bottle, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 14%. Pitch black colour, moderate to small brown head. Distinct aroma of coffee. Extremely sweet flavour, loads of sweetened coffee. Also roast malts and loads of alcohol. Good in small portions, the bottle is for sharing.

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

375 ml waxed bottle, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 14.2%. Pitch black colour, small tan head. Distinct boozy aroma of bourbon whiskey, oak and vanilla, hints of fusel alcohols. Warming mouthfeel. Extremely sweet and boozy flavour, with the same elements as the aroma. Not my cup of tea.

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

750 ml clear bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 8.0%. Shared with my son. Golden colour, pours sparkling with a large but shortlived white head. Aroma of apples, quince, apple peel and kernels, oak and sulphites. Dry flavour, with the same elements as the aroma. Hardly a cider I'll buy again.

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

500 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.0%. Hazy pale yellow colour, large white head. Aroma of citrus, crushed green gooseberries and crushed white grapes. Citric flavour, a touch of pineapple, piney hints too, a moderate bitterness in the finish.

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

500 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.5%. Hazy pale yellow colour, large white head. Pleasant aroma of citrus, papaya and pineapple. Citric flavour, some pineapple too, a hint of white peppercorn in the finish.

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

355 ml can, from the Norwegian importer. ABV is 10.1%. Black colour, no head. Aroma of moderately roasted malts, chocolate cake and chopped hazelnuts. Medium sweet flavour with the same elements, also hints of mild coffee and brown sugar. Easy drinking for its strength.

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

April 2018: 330 ml can, from Meny Hundvåg. ABV is 4.7%. Nearly black colour, moderate to small beige head. Aroma of mild coffee, chocolate, vanilla and cinnamon. Light bodied. The flavour is medium dry, with notes of coffee and chocolate, a hint of vanilla and cinnamon.

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

473 ml can, from the Norwegian importer. ABV is 4.9%. Black colour, small beige head. Aroma of lightly roasted malts, oatmeal, roasted nuts, hints of mild coffee and chocolate. Fairly dry flavour with the same elements, some bittering hops, bitter aftertaste.

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

December 2018: On tap at Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. Pitch black colour, moderate tan head. Aroma of roast malts, coffee, exotic woodwork and dark chocolate. Sweet flavour with distinct notes of coffee, vanilla and dark chocolate.

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

473 ml can, from the Norwegian importer. ABV is 6.3%. Hazy golden to orange colour, moderate to small white head. Pleasant aroma of citrus and pine, a hint of mild spices. Plenty of citric and piney hops in the flavour too, on a sufficient background of sweetish malts. Bitter aftertaste.

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Herbarium. ABV is 8.4%. Cloudy yellow colour, moderate white head. Very nice aroma of citrus and various tropical fruits. Flavour also of citrus and tropical fruits, hints of sprucetips.

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

375 ml corked & caged bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 10.5%. Deep brown colour, large off-white head. Aroma of malts, brown kandij sugar syrup, dark dried fruits, oak and brandy, hints of mild spices. Flavour with the same elements. Good beer, but not the very best in the series.

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

Small sample from bottle, at private Christmas beer tasting. Deep red colour. Aroma and flavour of brettanomyces, oak, sour crab apples, sour cherries and blackcurrants. An interesting contrast to the other winter / Christmas beers we had.

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

Small sample from 330 ml bottle, as Põhjala Juleporter, at private Christmas beer tasting. Black colour, tan head. Aroma and flavour of medium roast malts, chocolate and mild coffee. Some sweetness, but not too much.

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

Small sample from shared can at private Christmas beer tasting. Hazy golden colour. Aroma and flavour of lightly roasted malts, apple juice, lactose and cinnamon.

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

April 2013: 500 ml can, bought in Denmark. ABV is 4.5%. Dark reddish brown colour, moderate off-white head. Moderate aroma of caramel and brown bread. Caramel and brown bread in the flavour too, quite nice. Very moderate hops, as normal for the style.

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

473 ml can, from the Norwegian importer. ABV is 5.1%. Slightly hazy golden colour, small white head. Distinct aroma of flowers and honey, hints of ripe yellow plums. Smooth flavour of pale malts and the same elements as the aroma, with a discrete hop bitterness in the finish.

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

Small sample from can at private Christmas beer tasting. Murky red colour. Aroma and flavour of raspberries, lactose and lactic acid, medium sour and sweet, hints of Christmas spices. Thick mouthfeel. Not really my cup of tea.

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

Small sample from can at private Christmas beer tasting. Black colour. Aroma and flavour of roast malts, rice pudding, vanilla, chocolate, coconut and red berry sauce. A bit too weird for me, even if 7 Fjell is among my favourite breweries when variety of styles is the matter of the day.

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

June 2020: 440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Sauda. ABV is 5.4%. Opaque pink to purple colour, moderate off-white to pink head. Strong aroma of raspberries, blackberries and cowberries, also lactic acid. Sour and fruity flavour, notes of lactic acid and said berries.

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

Sample on tap at Cardinal. Black colour, small beige head. Aroma and flavour of sweetish malts, molasses, chocolate and vanilla rum. Nice when you want to satisfy your sweet tooth - if not, pass.

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

Shared 750 ml bottle, at Cardinal, Stavanger. Black (or nearly black) colour, beige head. Aroma and flavour of medium roast malts, mild coffee, a slight acidity (which was claimed to be unintentional), blackberries / bramble. Fairly nice beer.