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

750 ml green bottle, from the cidery. ABV is 8.5%. Clear and very pale straw colour, no carbonation. Aroma of apples, a hint of sulphites. Dry and minerally flavour, apples and sulphites, some tannins. Probably better with food than on its own.

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

330 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.4%. Slightly hazy pale straw colour, moderate white head. Aroma of pineapple, citrus and passionfruit. Citric flavour, notes of pineapple and passionfruit again, some sweetness, but not as much as I feared. Moderate hops. Refreshing.

Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

330 ml can, from Helgø Meny Kvadrat. ABV is 4.7%. Deep red to purple colour, large pink head. Unexpectedly moderate aroma of blueberries, a hint of lactose. The flavour has blueberries and moderate lactic acid, just a touch of lactose sweetness. Low bitterness.

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

330 ml can, as Skudenes Deep NEIPA, from Vinmonopolet (Kvadrat or Nettbutikken). ABV is 6.2%. Moderately hazy pale golden colour, large white head. Distinct aroma of pineapple and papaya. Flavour also of tropical fruits, but not very sweet, some citrus too, with a noticeable bitterness in the finish.

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

330 ml can, from Helgø Meny, Kvadrat. ABV is 4.7%. Chestnut to mahogany colour, moderate beige head. Aroma of caramel, brown bread with syrup, hints of brittle. The flavour is not too sweet, but has the same elements as the aroma, with a hint of prunes. Hardly any bitterness.

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

750 ml clear bottle, from the cidery. ABV is 7.5%. Clear and pale golden colour, nearly still cider. Pleasant aroma of Norwegian apples (Aroma, Rubinstep, Katja and Discovery), a hint of sulphites.Dry and crisp flavour of said apples, some tannins in the finish.

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Hazy / murky yellow colour, moderate white head. Aroma and flavour of citric hops, hints of tropical fruits and pine. Simple, but good.

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Jørpeland. ABV is 6.7%. Moderately hazy brownish-orange-golden colour, moderate white head. Distinct aroma of orange marmalade, grapefruit and pine / resin. Flavour with the same elements, ending in a massive bitterness.

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Jørpeland. ABV is 6%. Murky orange colour, some yeast floaties. Moderate white head. Aroma of orange zest, tangerine and lemons. Citric and medium sour flavour, notes of said fruits and lactic acid, moderate lactose.

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Jørpeland. ABV is 6.5%. Opaque greyish-brownish colour (yes, like fudge), moderate off-white head. Aroma of fudge, butter, apples, lactose, only a hint of lactic acid. Sweet and sour flavour, distinct lactic acid, also distinct apple juice, fudge and butter, lactose sweetness, minimal hops. Weird beer, but not undrinkable.

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Jørpeland. ABV is 7%. Opaque pinkish-greyish colour, moderate pale pink head. Aroma of raspberry purée, lactic acid, lactose and vanilla. Thick mouthfeel, berry pulp. Flavour of raspberries, vanilla and lactose, moderate lactic acid.

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Jørpeland. ABV is 5.6%. Slightly hazy golden colour, moderate to small white head. "Artificial" aroma of apricot, some citrus too. Citric flavour, also notes of dried apricots. Lactic acid, low bitterness.

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

330 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet Sandnes Kvadrat. ABV is 16.5%, IBU 30. Black colour, minimal and shortlived brown head. Aroma of oak, molasses, fusel, roast malts and red wine. Sweet flavour, distinct notes of roast malts, oak and red wine. Warming mouthfeel.

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

750 ml clear bottle, vintage 2022, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. Some sediment in the bottle. ABV is 7.5%. Made with 100% organic Aroma apples. Slightly hazy golden colour, pours vigorously sparkling with a large but shortlived white head. Aroma of apples, apple peel and apple cores, hints of yeast. Medium dry and crisp flavour with the same elements.

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

Nov. 2020: 750 ml clear bottle, from Vinmonopolet Odda. ABV is 7.5%. Clear and very pale golden colour, pours sparkling with a small white head. Fresh aroma of apples, spicy notes, hints of honey. Flavour mid between dry and sweet. Notes of apples, spicy hints. Pleasant to drink.

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger, as Lervig Sauvignon Blanche. Pale yellow colour, hazy, moderate white head. Aroma and flavour of white wine / white grapes, gooseberries and some citrus. Pleasant to drink.

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

375 ml clear bottle with gold foil and plastic "champagne" cork, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 8.5%. Golden colour, pours sparkling with a shortlived white head. Aroma of apples, a hint of sulphites. Decent flavour of apples, slightly oxidised, medium dry, again a hint of sulphites.

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

440 ml can, from SPAR Norheimsund. ABV is 4.7%. Cola / mahogany colour, huge off-white to beige head. Aroma of roast malts, burnt breadcrumbs and mild coffee. Thin mouthfeel. The flavour has some sweetness, but not too much - otherwise the same elements as the aroma. Roasty and hoppy bitterness in the aftertaste. Drinkable, but not very exciting.

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

August 2021: 330 ml can, at Brakanes Hotel, Ulvik. I think I also have a can of this one at home. Brewed for Hardanger Bryggeri at Arendals Bryggeri. ABV is 4.7%. Clear and pale golden colour, moderate white head. Standard pilsener aroma, moderate sweetish grassy and floral notes. Clean taste, some sweetness but not too much, more malty than hoppy.

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

750 ml bottle, as Nøgne Ø Swing the Cat Sour Cherry Reserve, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.5%, IBU 10. Dark red to purple colour, large but shortlived pink head. Aroma and flavour of sour cherries, brettanomyces, red wine and oak. Fairly nice.

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

250 ml screwcap bottle, vintage 2022, from Vinmonopolet Odda, at an outrageous price. ABV is 12.5%, apple varieties are Asfari and Aroma. Clear and deep golden colour, still, as most ice ciders are. Pleasant aroma of apples, some of them oxidised, hints of oak. Very sweet flavour of concentrated apple juice / cider, hints of oak and sulphites.

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

375 ml square bottle, vintage 2022, from Vinmonopolet Odda, at an outrageous price. ABV is 10%. Apple varieties are Summerred, Aroma and Gravenstein. Still ice cider, deep golden to orange colour. Aroma of apples, some of them oxidised, concentrated apple juice. Very sweet and lovely flavour of concentrated apple must / juice / cider.

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

330 ml bottle, batch #115, from Vinmonopolet Odda. ABV is 6.3%. Pale golden colour, large white head. Aroma of saison yeast, banana, jam and mild spices. Crisp flavour, notes of citrus, banana, cloves, saison yeast and mild spices. Nice to drink.

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

330 ml bottle, as Kinn Haust Belgisk Dubbel, from Vinmonopolet Odda. ABV is 6.5%. Hazy brown colour, large off-white head. Moderate aroma of malts and brown sugar, hints of yeast and wood. Soft mouthfeel. Woody and yeasty flavour, "unfinished", hints of brown sugar, but not too sweet. Minimal hops. Not entirely successful.

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

500 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet Odda. ABV is 6%. Slightly hazy golden to orange colour, huge white head, takes "forever" to settle. Aroma of malts, and citric and piney hops. Citric and piney hops in the flavour too, on a decent malt base. Some disturbing "unfinished" yeasty notes.