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

330 ml bottle, at Ryfylke Fjordthotell, Sand. ABV is 4.7%. Slightly hazy golden colour, moderate to small white head. Aroma of yeast, flowers and honey. The flavour has the same elements, a bit too yeasty, moderate bitterness in the finish.

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.2%. Golden colour, only the slightest haziness. Moderate white head. Aroma of citrus, yellow stonefruits and tropical fruits. Citric and well balanced flavour, hints of yellow stonefruits. Moderate bitterness.

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

330 ml can, from Kiwi Tau. ABV is 4.5%. Clear pale golden colour, moderate white head. Aroma of sweetish pilsener malts and floral Saaz hops, a hint of honey. The flavour is fairly crisp and refreshing, not too sweet, moderate citrus notes, moderate floral and herbal hops. Intended as a decent summer refreshment, and it keeps what it promises. Not bad.

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

June 2021: 500 ml bottle, from Gulating Ølutsalg, Stavanger. ABV is 4.7%. The glass fills completely by off-white foam. A deep golden to amber beer appears very slowly. Aroma of grain and dust, some unfresh notes, hints of sweat, only a hint of juniper branches. The flavour is better than the aroma, malty with a slight fruitiness, decent notes of juniper branches, very moderate bittering hops in the finish.

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

750 ml dark brown bottle, vintage 2023, from the cidery. ABV is 6%. Golden to orange colour, slightly hazy. Pours sparkling with a moderate and shortlived white head. Aroma of apples, yellow plums and meadowsweet. Dry flavour of meadowsweet and apples, hints of yellow plums in the background.

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

750 ml bottle, from the cidery. ABV is 6.0%. Slightly hazy pale straw colour, pours moderately sparkling with a moderate white head. Aroma of apples and rose petals, a hint of pears. Mild and medium dry flavour of apples, hints of rose petals, gooseberries, lychee and pears.

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

500 ml bottle, batch #264, from Helgø Meny Hundvåg. ABV is 4.7%. Also available at Cardinal, Stavanger. Slightly hazy golden colour, large white head. Moderate aroma of Belgian ale yeast, mild spices and dried fruits. Only a hint of honey. The flavour has the same elements, not too sweet, quite yeasty.

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

500 ml bottle, batch #275, from Helgø Meny Hundvåg. ABV is 4.7%. Deep golden colour, large white head. Pleasant aroma of floral and spicy Saaz hops, hints of caramel and honey. Citric mouthfeel. Flavour of decent hops throughout, on a sufficient malty background. Good bitterness, a hint of resin.

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

500 ml bottle, from Helgø Meny Hundvåg. ABV is 4.7%. Golden colour, moderate to small white head. Interesting aroma of birch shoots. Citric and lagerish mouthfeel. Medium dry flavour with birch shoots and hints of citrus, moderate bitterness.

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

750 ml corked & caged bottle, shared with my son, from Coop Extra Støperigården. ABV is 4.6%. Hazy golden colour with a pinkish hue, large white head. Aroma and flavour of raspberries, peaches and grape juice. Minimal bitterness. Not something I'll buy again.

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

440 ml can, from Coop Extra Støperigården. ABV is 4.7%. Slightly hazy golden colour, moderate white head. Aroma of orange marmalade, grapefruit and a touch of caramel. The flavour is medium dry and crisp, and well hopped throughout, with notes of grapefruit and pine needles, and a good bitterness.

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

440 ml can, from Coop Extra Støperigården. ABV is 4.7%. Slightly hazy golden colour, large to moderate white head. Aroma of citric and herbal hops, a hint of tropical fruits. Light bodied. Medium dry and crisp flavour, herbal notes, tolerable grapefruity bitterness.

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

January 2018: 330 ml can, Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 4.7%. Pale golden colour, small white head. Sweetish aroma of floral hops, hints of grass and honey. Citric flavour, medium sweet, moderate bittering hops.

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

June 2020: 500 ml can, from Bunnpris Sauda. ABV is 4.5%. Low carb, gluten free. Clear pale golden colour, moderate white head. Very moderate aroma, hints of citrus and herbal hops. Slightly citric mouthfeel, light bodied as expected. The flavour is fairly dry, with distinct herbal hops, moderately bitter.

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

March 2022: 330 ml can, from Coop Mega Madla Handelslag. ABV is 4.7%. Deep reddish brown colour, moderate off-white head. Very nice aroma of malts and caramel, hints of roasted nuts. Malty flavour too, but not too sweet. Again notes of caramel and roasted nuts, moderate earthy hops in the finish.

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Sauda. ABV is 6.8%. Moderately hazy golden colour, large white head. Lovely aroma of real mango. Distinct and medium sweet flavour of mango, some citric hops, moderately bitter finish.

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

April 2017: 330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet; Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.5%. Deep golden colour, slightly hazy, moderate white head. Aroma of pine, spruce, grapefruit and mango Well hopped flavour with same elements as the aroma. Not too sweet, good bitterness, easy to drink. Might well buy again.

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

440 ml can, as Amundsen Ink & Dagger Gluten Free Session IPA, from Bunnpris Sauda. ABV is 4.2%. Slightly hazy and very pale straw colour, moderate to small white head. Aroma of fruity hops, notes of citrus, pineapple and mango. Citric and thin mouthfeel. Medium dry flavour of citrus, hints of tropical fruits, tolerable bitterness. An okay summer refreshment, but the stronger version of Ink & Dagger is a better choice.

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

440 ml can, from Coop Extra Sauda. ABV is 4.7%. Deep golden to brown colour, not very "blonde" to me. Small white head. Aroma of Belgian ale yeast and mild Christmas spices, hints of toffee, caramel, banana and dark dried fruits. Light bodied. The flavour is not too sweet, but has the same elements as the aroma. Low bitterness. Nice to drink.

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

November 2021: 330 ml bottle, from SPAR Kinsarvik. ABV is 4.7%. Pale golden colour, huge white head. Sweetish, fruity and floral aroma of pilsener malts, top fermenting yeast and floral and herbal hops, notes of honey and yellow plums. Refreshing flavour, some sweetness but not too much, decent floral and herbal hops throughout. A nice surprise!

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

330 ml bottle, as Bømmeløen Skjeggjøld IPA, from Nærbutikken, Åkrafjordtunet. ABV is 4.7%. Moderately hazy golden brown colour, small white head. Aroma of fruity / citric and piney American hops, also some yeasty notes. Citric / grapefruity flavour, also notes of pine needles and resin, with a distinct bitterness in the finish, becomes nearly medicinal in the aftertaste. Some yeasty notes too.

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

October 2023: 330 ml bottle, as Bømmeløen Breiđablik Pale Ale, from Nærbutikken, Åkrafjordtunet. ABV is 4.7%. Nearly clear pale golden colour, large white head. Wheaty, grainy, yeasty and citric aroma. The flavour has the same elements, very moderate hops, slightly spicy finish.

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. Clear golden colour, large to moderate white head. Sweetish aroma of pilsener malts and grassy, floral and herbal hops. The flavour is a tad too sweet, with the same elements as the aroma, and a decent bitterness in the finish.

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.0%. Nearly black (= very dark reddish brown) colour, moderate off-white to beige head. Nice aroma of roast malts, dark chocolate and mild coffee, hints of liquorice and smoke. Smooth flavour, slightly sweet, with the same elements as the aroma, moderate piney hops.

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

330 ml bottle, as Kinn Arktis Ekspedisjonsøl, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 12.0%. Deep reddish brown colour, large off-white head. Aroma of malts (some of it lightly roasted), caramel and dark dried fruits. Sweet flavour with the same elements, hints of oak, moderate hops.