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

330 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5%, IBU 15. Slightly hazy pale straw colour, small white head. Aroma of citrus, with a hint of coriander. Citric mouthfeel and flavour, again with a hint of coriander. Minimal hops. Simple, but refreshing.

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

March 2021: 500 ml can, from Rema 1000, Tau. ABV is 4.5%, IBU 15. Hazy pale yellow colour, large to moderate white head. Aroma of yeast, wheat, orange peel and coriander seeds. Citric and fairly soft mouthfeel. The flavour has the same elements as the aroma, low bitterness.

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

350 ml clear slimline bottle, as Hardanger Issider, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 9.9%. Clear and deep golden colour, no carbonation. Aroma of concentrated apple juice / cider. Very sweet flavour of concentrated juice of dessert apples, a hint of sulphites. Delicious.

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

330 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.5%, IBU 20. Hazy "ancient pink" colour, moderate off-white to pinkish head. Aroma of raspberries and spicy hops, hints of cleaning agent. The flavour has the same elements, medium sour raspberries dominate. A bit weird perhaps, but far from undrinkable.

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

330 ml bottle, as Nøgne Ø Classic Premium Lager, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.5%, IBU 25. Moderately hazy orange to brown colour, large head, slightly off-white. Fairly nice aroma of malts with a hint of caramel, also floral and herbal hops. Soft mouthfeel. Fairly rich malty flavour, hints of caramel again, also a hint of orange peel, decent herbal hops in the finish. Might buy again.

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.5%. Slightly hazy reddish brown colour, small off-white head. Distinct aroma of malts, brown bread, dark syrup and caramel. Medium sweet flavour with the same elements, low bitterness.

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 12%. Hazy and deep reddish brown colour, moderate to small off-white to beige head. Nice aroma of malts, brown sugar, caramel, over-ripe red berries, dark dried fruits. Medium sweet flavour with the same elements, also molasses and fairly distinct bittering hops in the finish. Noticeable alcohol.

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

330 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.7%. Slightly hazy golden colour, large to moderate white head. Aroma of pineapple, papaya, lychee and other tropical fruits, also a hint of spruce. The flavour is citric, also with notes of tropical fruits and sprucetips, but not too sweet. Low bitterness. Refreshing and enjoyable.

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

750 ml bottle, from the cidery. ABV is 7.8%. Clear and pale straw colour, pours sparkling with a shortlived white head. Aroma and flavour of various eating apples, medium dry, refreshing. Hints of sulphites.

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

330 ml bottle, as Drum Brew The Gathering Stout, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 7.5%. Black colour, moderate to small tan head. Aroma of roast malts, caramel, mild coffee, chocolate, liquorice and fennel. Medium sweet flavour, with the same elements. Moderate hops.

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Hazy yellow to orange colour, large white head. Pleasant aroma of yellow stonefruits. The flavour has first slightly sweet notes of yellow stonefruits, followed by a fairly distinct and sharpish hop bitterness, dry aftertaste.

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

330 ml can, from the brewery. ABV is 8.1%. Murky brownish-orange colour, moderate to small off-white head. Aroma of grapefruit and pine, a hint of sweat. The flavour is not too sweet, rather dry actually, with a fairly light body for its ABV. Distinct bittering hops as expected, notes of resin, pine needles and grapefruit.

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 10 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

330 ml can, from the brewery. ABV is 12%. Pitch black colour, large brown head. The aroma is fairly moderate, with the expected notes of roast malts, mild coffee and dark chocolate. The flavour is medium dry, with distinct notes of roast malts, strong coffee and dark bitter chocolate, also distinct bittering hops. Good beer!

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

330 ml bottle, from Coop Extra Tau. ABV is 4.6%. Clear and very pale golden colour, small white head. Moderate aroma of grain and some citric hops. Lagerish mouthfeel (well, it IS a lager). Reasonably fresh flavour, not too sweet, a little citrus, low bitterness. A half-decent summer refreshment, no more, no less.

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

440 ml can, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 10%. Opaque yellow colour, moderate white head. Moderate aroma of citrus, tropical fruits and spruce. Distinct flavour with the same elements as the aroma, also pine needles, some sweetness and alcohol, but not too much. Good beer.

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

330 ml can, at a sushi joint in Jørpeland. ABV is 2.5%. Pale golden colour, moderate to small white head. Moderate citric aroma. Thin mouthfeel, as expected. Fresh citric flavour, acceptable in order to wash down an overdose of wasabi.

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

330 ml can, batch #211, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 4.7%. Opaque "ancient pink" colour, small off-white head. Aroma of raspberries, redcurrants, lemons and lactic acid. Refreshing flavour, moderately sour, with the same elements. Easy drinking.

Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 4

330 ml can, from Coop Extra, Tau. Clear golden brown to reddish amber colour, large off-white head. Aroma of malts, wort and caramel. Medium sweet flavour of malts, grain, wort and some caramel, minimal hops.

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

330 ml bottle, batch #004, from the brewery. ABV is 4.7%. Slightly hazy brownish golden colour, moderate white head. Yeasty and grainy aroma, hints of dust. Medium dry yeasty and grainy flavour, boring. One to forget.

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

Rerate, as Telemark Pilsner: Same shit, new wrapping. Original rating: 330 ml bottle, as Telemark Sheriffpils, from the brewery, ABV is 4.7%. Brownish golden colour, slightly hazy, small white head. Aroma of yeast and malts, some herbal hops. Citric mouthfeel. Yeasty and grainy flavour, some sharpish and medicinal bittering hops. Not good.

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

750 ml red waxed bottle, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 15.0%. Black colour, minimal and shortlived brown head. Aroma of dark malts, rum, oak, cinnamon, vanilla and nutmeg. Warming mouthfeel, moderate carbonation. Very sweet flavour with the same elements as the aroma. The big bottle is for sharing!

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

330 ml can, batch #1462, from Vinmonopolet Verksgt., Stavanger. ABV is 5.6%. Hazy dark brown colour, moderate off-white to beige head. Aroma and flavour of brown malts, brown bread and nuts, hints of caramel but not too sweet, also some citric hints in the background. Nice and easy drinking.

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

750 ml bottle, at Cardinal, Stavanger. 2019 vintage. ABV is 8%. Murky / opaque deep red colour, moderate off-white head. Lovely aroma of cherries and cherry kernels, oak and marzipan, a hint of vanilla. Sour flavour with the same elements as the aroma, also notes of red wine vinegar.

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

750 ml white waxed bottle (hard to open!) at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 6 %. Hazy dark brown colour, large off-white head. Aroma of brettanomyces / farmhouse, red wine vinegar and a hint of oak. Relatively light bodied. Medium sour flavour with the same elements as the aroma, also noticeable hops. Refreshing.

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

750 ml corked & caged dark green bottle, vintage 2021, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 9%. Supposed to be a still cider, but there is a slight initial carbonation. Golden colour. Aroma of apples and sulphites, a hint of oak. Pleasant and medium concentrated flavour of dessert apples.