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

330 ml can, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 4.7%. Pale golden colour, minimal white head. Moderate aroma of lactic acid and mild spices. Medium sour flavour (lactic acid), hints of mild spices and herbal hops.

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

330 ml clear bottle, from Rema 1000, Tau. ABV is 4.5%. Crystal clear pale golden colour, moderate white head. Sweetish aroma of maize, pilsener malts and newmown grass. Dull and boring flavour, not quite as sweet as I feared though, with far too little hops, but not directly offensive. Next!

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

330 ml can, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 4.7%. Clear reddish-orange colour, small head, slightly off-white. Aroma and flavour of redcurrants and passionfruit, plenty of lactic acid (sour and tart enough even for the most demanding of you).

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

330 ml can, at Cardinal, Stavanger. Pale golden colour, small white head. Interesting aroma and flavour of spiced tea, also plenty of lactic acid. Despite the excessive acidity, there is some kind of balance here, and the beer is very refreshing. Might sample this one again.

Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 5

500 ml can, probably from Bunnpris Sauda. ABV is 4.5%. Reddish brown colour, moderate off-white head. Moderate aroma of caramel. Light bodied, slightly citric mouthfeel. Flavour of caramel, brown bread, moderately roasted malts, burnt breadcrumbs, moderate bittering hops. Sorry, I don't want lite / light beers for Christmas / Yuletide. Nor for Easter. Not at any time of the year, really.

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

On tap at Cardinal. Very dark brown colour, nearly black. Moderate beige head. Pleasant aroma and flavour of moderately roasted malts, roasted nuts, dark chocolate and mild coffee, and enough bittering hops to make the beer very moreish. This is more of a porter than a brown ale in my book, but I don't mind, as I love porters.

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

330 ml can, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 5.5%. Deep golden to orange-brown colour, only slightly hazy. Moderate to small white head. Aroma of malts, old jam, porridge and piney American hops. Malty flavour first, a little fruit, then a distinct bitterness of resinous and grapefruity American hops.

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

500 ml can, probably from Bunnpris Sauda. ABV is 4.5%, IBU 25. Very dark brown colour, nearly black. Large to moderate beige head. Aroma of Christmas spices and gingerbread: cardamom, coriander seeds, cinnamon, ginger and cloves. I feared the flavour would be too sweet, but it is not. Fairly light bodied, with just enough malts to support the distinct notes of said spices. A moderate hop bitterness in the aftertaste.

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 8.5%, IBU 42. Black colour, moderate to small tan head. Distinct aroma of strawberries and marzipan, hints of roast malts, chocolate and mild coffee. Soft mouthfeel. Flavour of roast malts and coffee, some fruity acidity from the strawberries, hints of chocolate and marzipan, moderate bittering hops. Would have been a better beer without the strawberries concentrate and almond liqueur essence.

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

330 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 13.2%. Cloudy brown colour, thick sediment in the bottle, lots of disgusting floaties in the glass. Small off-white to beige head. Aroma of raw alcohol, bourbon and oak, also notes of vanilla, caramel and dark dried fruits. Sweet flavour with the same elements as the aroma, also distinct and quite sharp bittering hops, probably also some bitterness from dead yeast cells.

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 11%. Black colour, moderate to small tan head. Aroma of chocolate, vanilla, mild coffee, roast malts, caramel and lactose. Sticky mouthfeel. Sweet and cloying flavour, with the same elements as the aroma, moderate bittering hops.

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 7.0%. Hazy golden orange to brown colour, huge white to off-white head. Pleasant aroma of ripe bananas and cloves, also hints of caramel. The flavour is medium sweet, again with notes of caramel, banana and cloves. Low bitterness.

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 7.0%. Chestnut to mahogany colour, moderate off-white to beige head. Aroma of malts, caramel, brown bread. The flavour has the same elements, also fruity notes of prunes, not too sweet, a whiff of smoke. Very good beer!

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5%. Pale golden colour, only slightly hazy, moderate white head. Aroma of citric, grassy and herbal hops. Crisp flavour, herbal hops with a distinct bitterness in the finish.

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

Sep. 2017: 330 ml can, from Helgø Meny Maxi, Sandnes. ABV is 4.7%. Golden colour, moderate to small white head. Fruity and floral aroma. Fruity and floral notes in the flavour too, a moderate sweetness, too moderate bittering hops. Could have been worse - but that is hardly a good enough reason to buy it again.

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Clear deep golden colour, white head. Aroma with hints of bitter orange marmalade and pine needles. Piney, grapefruity and bitter flavour.

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

Dec. 2015: 330 ml bottle, as Bådin Original 8013 Black IPA, from the brewery. Batch #0066, ABV is 7,0%, 65 IBU. Nearly black colour, moderate beige head. Aroma of fruity and piney hops, on a background of moderate roast malts. Medium dry flavour, piney and moderately fruity hops, moderate roast malts with notes of coffee, a hint of dark chocolate. Score: 3.2 Also sampled April 2023 on tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. New score: 3.6

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Black colour, large and creamy beige head. Moderate malty aroma. Smooth and pleasant flavour, hints of chocolate but not too sweet, also hints of mild coffee. Only faint hints of smoked malts and vanilla.

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Red colour, large of-white head. Aroma of hibscus, ripe raspberries and farmhouse, some lactic acid. Refreshing flavour of hibiscus and raspberries, not too sweet, nor too sour.

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

330 ml can, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 4.7%. Hazy pale yellow colour, moderate white head. Aroma of citrus, a hint of coriander. Soft mouthfeel, light bodied. Refreshing flavour with notes of citrus (particularly lemon) and coriander.

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

375 ml waxed bottle, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 14.5%. Black colour, shortlived brown head. Distinct aroma of chocolate / cocoa, molasses, oak and rum. Thick, warming and oily mouthfeel. Very sweet flavour with the same elements as the aroma, also a distinct chili burn in the aftertaste.

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

500 ml can, from Kiwi Tau. ABV is 4.7%. Pale golden colour, moderate to small white head. Sweetish aroma of pilsener malts. The flavour is maybe a tad too sweet, but this is otherwise a "clean" pilsener with decent malts, and moderate herbal hops in the finish. Not bad, okay with a meal.

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

500 ml bottle, as Trollbryggeriet Slogen Outmeal Stout (typo?), from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.7%. Black colour, large to moderate creamy tan head. Aroma of lightly roasted malts, oatmeal, chocolate and mild coffee. Smooth flavour with the same elements, noticeable bittering hops in the aftertaste. The best beer I've had from Trollbryggeriet so far.

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

750 ml corked (plastic) and caged bottle, vintage 2022, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 10%. Clear golden colour, pours sparkling with a shortlived white head. Aroma of honey and apple cider. Fairly dry and crisp flavour, notes of dry apple cider with honey added. Nice.

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

330 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.5%, IBU 7. Slightly hazy straw colour, small white head. Aroma of lime, lemon, mint and lemon verbena. Sweet and sour flavour of lactic acid, and the same elements as the aroma: Not something I'll buy again.