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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
2101 Mont Salève Hors-Série Cerises France Berliner Weisse 2.0

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

330 ml bottle, as Mont Salève Hors-Série Cerises, from Vaaland, Bryne. ABV is 4.2%. Gusher bottle. Hazy golden colour (no cherry colour), small white head of poor retention. Aroma of lactic acid, cherries / cherry kernels and marzipan. Very sour flavour, lactic acid galore, notes of sour cherries, lemons and marzipan. Way too sour for me, won't buy again.

Sep 15, 2022
07:17:03 PM
2102 Ritterguts Bärentöter - German Sour Gose Bock Germany Gose 3.5

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

Oct. 2017: 500 ml bottle, from the Norwegian importer. ABV is 6.6%. Deep amber colour, moderate off-white head. Nice aroma of spices and malts, hints of brown bread, dark fruits and sea water. Medium sour flavour, notes of lactic acid, lemons, citrus peel, plums, spices and salt.

Sep 15, 2022
02:25:15 PM
2103 Original Ritterguts Gose Germany Gose 3.2

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

RBESG 2006 Grand Tasting. The second Gose of my life. Cloudy pale golden colour. Hefeweizen and saltwater aroma. Moderately sour, milky and slightly salty flavour. A nice Gose.

Sep 15, 2022
02:07:55 PM
2104 Ritterguts Lichtenhainer Weisse Germany Ale 2.8

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

500 ml bottle, from Vaaland, Bryne. ABV is 4.3%. Pale golden colour, large white head. Wheaty aroma, hints of fart and smoke. Fizzy mouthfeel. Medium sour flavour, notes of lactic acid and lightly smoked wheat malts, also some fruity notes reminiscent of yellow plums. Low bitterness. Not bad, not great, historically interesting - but there is probably a reason that the Lichtenhainer beer style died out.

Sep 15, 2022
02:01:25 PM
2105 Burning Sky Saison Printemps United Kingdom Saison 3.9

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

440 ml can, from Vaaland, Bryne. ABV is 4.2%. Slightly hazy and very pale yellow colour, large white head. Very pleasant floral, fruity and spicy aroma. Light bodied. Citric and slightly spicy flavour, moderate bittering hops, refreshing.

Sep 15, 2022
11:51:14 AM
2106 Lilland Gufne Gunhild Wiit Beer Norway Witbier 3.0

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

330 ml bottle, as Lilland Gufne Gunhild Wiit Beer, purchased at Lilland's off-licence. Deep golden to pale brown colour, hazy brown when the yeast is poured in the end. Huge white (or slightly off-white) head, overcarbonated. Perfumed aroma of yeast, chamomile, orange peel and coriander. Fizzy mouthfeel. The flavour has too strong notes of chamomile and yeast, with orange peel and coriander in the background.

Sep 15, 2022
10:42:48 AM
2107 Lilland Chocolate Caramel Bayer Norway Dunkel / Dark Lager 3.9

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

330 ml bottle, from the brewery's off-licence. ABV is 4.7%. Deep reddish brown colour, large to moderate beige head. The aroma has the expected notes of chocolate and caramel, also hints of brown bread and burnt breadcrumbs. Smooth mouthfeel. The flavour has the same elements as the aroma, also fruity notes of prunes and a hint of honey, but not too sweet. A slight bitterness in the aftertaste. Very pleasant to drink.

Sep 14, 2022
08:10:12 PM
2108 Lilland / Jåttå Flørli Sea To Summit Sour (Fjord Icon Series 2022 Edition) Norway Fruit Beer 3.2

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

330 ml can, batch #232, as Lilland / Jåttå Flørli Sea To Summit Sour, Fjord Icon Series 2022. Brewed for Lilland Bryggerihotell at Jåttå Gårdsbryggeri. Purchased at Lilland off-licence. ABV is 4.7%. Hazy ancient pink to red colour, moderate off-white to pink head. Distinct aroma of over-ripe raspberries. Moderately sour flavour of raspberries, redcurrants and lactic acid. Hardly any bitterness.

Sep 14, 2022
06:20:08 PM
2109 Lilland / Jåttå Preikestolen Pretty Pretty Blonde Ale (Fjord Icon Series 2022 Edition) Norway Blonde Ale 3.5

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

330 ml can, batch #231, as Lilland / Jåttå Preikestolen Pretty Pretty Blonde Ale, Fjord Icon Series 2022 Edition. Purchased at Lilland off-licence. ABV is 4.7%. Moderately hazy golden colour, small white head. Aroma of citric hops, also notes of tropical fruits, hints of sprucetips. Light bodied. Slightly dry flavour, citrus and hints of tropical fruits, hints of pine in the finish, but the bitterness is low.

Sep 14, 2022
04:36:32 PM
2110 Lilland / Jåttå Kjerag Fearless Bolder Pilsner (Fjord Icon Series 2022 Edition) Norway Bohemian / Czech Pilsener 2.5

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

330 ml can, as Kjerag Fearless Bolder Pilsner, Fjord Icon Series 2022 Edition. Brewed for Lilland by Jåttå Gårdsbryggeri, purchased at Lilland off-licence. Clear and extremely pale golden colour, small white head. Moderate aroma of grassy and herbal hops. Thin and insipid mouthfeel. The flavour has some moderate herbal hops, but lacks a malty backbone.

Sep 14, 2022
11:19:20 AM
2111 Lilland Grådige Geirmund Oat Stout Norway Oatmeal Stout 3.7

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

330 ml bottle, in Lilland's Beer & Hiking Series, from the brewery off-licence. ABV is 4.7%. Black colour, large tan head. Aroma of roast malts, burnt breadcrumbs, dark chocolate, coffee. The flavour has the same elements as the aroma, mid between dry and sweet, a hint of oatmeal, moderate bittering hops.

Sep 14, 2022
02:39:49 AM
2112 Deya Love Is The Answer Pale Ale United Kingdom American Pale Ale 3.6

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

500 ml can, from Vaaland, Bryne. ABV is 4%. Hazy pale yellow colour, large white head. Aroma of citric hops. Light bodied. Flavour of lemons, yellow stonefruits and "spicy" hops.

Sep 14, 2022
01:22:43 AM
2113 Deya Summer Ale Strata United Kingdom American Pale Ale 3.7

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

500 ml can, from Vaaland, Bryne. ABV is 4.5%. Hazy pale yellow colour, large white head. Aroma of pineapple, peaches and various tropical fruits. Light bodied, fizzy mouthfeel. Flavour of pineapple, citrus and tropical fruits, low bitterness, but notes of pine needles in the aftertaste.

Sep 13, 2022
07:24:46 PM
2114 Mikkeller Hallo Ich Bin Double Raspberry Berliner Denmark Berliner Weisse 3.1

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

375 ml bottle, from Gulating Ølutsalg, Stavanger. ABV is 4.4%. Cloudy reddish brown colour, moderate pink head. Strong aroma of ripe and over-ripe raspberries, some lactic acid. Sour and tart flavour with loads of lactic acid, also distinct notes of raspberries.

Sep 13, 2022
01:56:10 PM
2115 The Kernel Dunkel United Kingdom Dunkel / Dark Lager 3.7

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

330 ml bottle, from Vaaland, Bryne. ABV is 4.4%. Beautiful and clear chestnut colour, large off-white head. Aroma of malts (some of it lightly roasted), brown bread, burnt breadcrumbs, some caramel. The flavour is not too sweet, but has the same elements as the aroma, and more bittering hops than your average dunkel.

Sep 12, 2022
08:31:27 PM
2116 Schneeeule Hot Irmi Germany Berliner Weisse 2.0

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

330 ml bottle, Cardinal Pub, Stavanger. ABV is 3.5%. Hazy and very pale greyish straw colour, small white head dies out instantly. Distinct aroma of lactic acid and citrus zest, hints of ginger and chili. Extremely sour flavour of lactic acid, citrus zest in the background, followed by a vehement burn of habanero chilies and ginger. Sweet Jebus - what a mess!

Sep 12, 2022
06:15:21 PM
2117 Schneeeule Dietrich Germany Berliner Weisse 2.2

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

330 ml bottle, Cardinal Pub, Stavanger. ABV is 3.8%. Hazy and very pale yellow colour, some yeast floaties, moderate white head. Aroma of lactic acid, hints of lemons and yeast. Very sour flavour, lactic acid and lemons galore, but better than Marlene.

Sep 12, 2022
11:35:23 AM
2118 Schneeeule Marlene Germany Berliner Weisse 1.5

Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 2 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 2

330 ml bottle, Cardinal Pub, Stavanger. ABV is 3.5%. Hazy pale yellow colour, some floaties. Moderate white head. Sickly aroma of lactic acid and yeast. Thin body. Extremely sour flavour, loads of lactic acid, nothing else. Not a beer for me - undrinkable.

Sep 12, 2022
10:17:08 AM
2119 Hammerhead Django Mango Wheat Norway Fruit Beer 2.7

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 4

440 ml can, from Vaaland, Bryne. ABV is 4.7%. Slightly hazy pale golden colour, huge white head - overcarbonated. Distinct aroma of mango and passionfruit, some wheaty, yeasty and piney notes too. Citric and fizzy mouthfeel. Wheaty, yeasty and fruity flavour - not very sweet, but too yeasty. Less distinct mango and passionfruit than expected. Hints of pine needles and juniper twigs. Won't buy again.

Sep 11, 2022
07:20:45 PM
2120 Lervig Rackhouse - Original Sin Bourbon Barrel Norway Imperial Stout 3.6

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

375 ml waxed bottle, Cardinal Pub, Stavanger. ABV is 12.5%. Black colour, small tan head. Boozy aroma of fusel alcohols, molasses, bourbon, oak and vanilla, also notes of roast malts and chocolate. Rich and warming mouthfeel. Very sweet flavour, notes of roast malts, treacle, chocolate, vanilla, bourbon and oak. I recommend sharing the bottle.

Sep 11, 2022
04:41:47 PM
2121 Lilland Sverre Barley Wine Norway English Barleywine 3.7

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

330 ml bottle, at the brewpub. ABV is 8.5%. Brewed with locally produced malts, named after the farmer. Moderately hazy brown colour, moderate off-white head. Aroma of malts and caramel. Smooth mouthfeel. Pleasant flavour of malts and caramel, well balanced. Moderate hops.

Sep 11, 2022
03:48:04 PM
2122 Lilland Apricots on Acid Norway Fruit Beer 3.5

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

330 ml bottle, at the brewpub. ABV is 5.5%. Hazy golden colour, moderate white head. Aroma of apricots and lactic acid. The flavour has the same elements, but is fortunately not quite as sour as I feared. Fairly well balanced, nice and refreshing.

Sep 11, 2022
03:35:16 PM
2123 HaandBryggeriet / Ægir Sanchez Coffee Stout Norway Coffee Stout 3.6

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

On tap at Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. Nearly black colour, beige head. Aroma and flavour of coffee, rich mouthfeel. Decent beer, might well buy again.

Sep 11, 2022
03:00:07 PM
2124 HaandBryggeriet 1349 Pale Ale Norway American Pale Ale 3.4

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Golden colour, white head. Aroma of bog myrtle / sweet gale. Flavour also of bog myrtle / sweet gale, with a sharp bitterness in the finish.

Sep 11, 2022
02:22:59 PM
2125 De Moersleutel Smeerolie Mexicake Imperial Stout Netherlands Imperial Stout 4.5

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

440 ml can, as Moersleutel Smeerolie Mexicake Imperial Stout, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 11%. Pitch black colour, large brown head. The aroma has notes of roast malts, coffee, dark chocolate / cocoa, vanilla and cinnamon, hints of smoked chilies. Smooth, warming and rich mouthfeel. The medium sweet flavour has the same elements as the aroma, but there is now a more distinct chili burn, and moderate bittering hops. Outstanding beer!

Sep 11, 2022
12:25:54 PM