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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.0%, IBU 46. Slightly hazy orange to brown colour, large to moderate white head. Aroma of bitter vintage orange marmalade, grapefruit, pine and spruce. The flavour is not too sweet, but has the same elements as the aroma. Resinous aftertaste.

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

750 ml clear bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 7.5%. Clear signal red colour, moderate pink head. Aroma of apples, cherries, blackcurrants and redcurrants. The flavour has the same elements, the cherries are dominant.

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

Shared 330 ml can at Mandag i Annen, Cardinal. ABV is 4.7%. Brown colour, moderate white head. Moderate and mellow malty aroma and flavour, hints of fruity kveik. Pleasant to drink, but not particularly exciting.

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

Shared 375 ml waxed bottle at Mandag i Annen, Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 13.9%. Pitch black colour, small head. Chocolate dipped raisins in aroma and flavour, also notes of fusel in the aroma, but not in the flavour. An exclusive and delightful "box of chocolates", to be enjoyed in small portions.

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

500 ml can, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 4.5%. Very dark brown colour, moderate beige head. Aroma of malts and caramel, a hint of mild Christmas spices. The flavour is not too sweet - malts, caramel and mild spices again, a hint of smoke, moderate hops. Decent mouthfeel for a 4.5% beer. A good choice if you want a shot of aquavit at the side.

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

440 ml can, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 5.5%. Opaque / murky yellow colour, moderate to small white head. Aroma of passionfruit and mango, lime / citrus zest and pineapple. Flavour also of said fruits, and it is not too sweet, nor too sour - a pleasant fruit drink indeed, but there is very little here (besides the alcohol) to remind you that this is a beer.

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7

440 ml can, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 5.8%. Black colour, moderate tan head. Moderate aroma of roast malts, hints of mild coffee. Smooth mouthfeel. Pleasant flavour of roast malts, black rye bread, mild coffee and a little sweetness from the crystal malts.

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

February 2021: 330 ml bottle, batch #146, from Vinmonopolet Kvadrat. ABV is 9%. Nearly black colour, huge beige to tan head. Aroma of moderately roasted malts, chocolate, oatmeal / porridge, mild coffee and prunes. The flavour has a fairly distinct fruity acidity, notes of plums and prunes, possibly from the kveik, not sure if this is intended. Otherwise the same elements as the aroma, low bitterness.

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

330 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.5%, IBU 20. Moderately hazy blonde colour, moderate white head. Aroma of yeast, pale malts and mild spices. Light bodied for its strength. Yeasty and fruity flavour, hints of grapefruit and mild spices, reasonably bitter finish.

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

330 ml can, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 16%. Pitch black colour, small brown head. Aroma of roast malts, coffee, molasses, fusel, oak, vanilla and caramel. Warming mouthfeel. Medium sweet flavour of roast malts, coffee, vanilla, oak and chocolate.

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

500 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 8.0%, IBU 20. Dark brown colour, nearly black. Small tan head. Aroma of malts, juniper twigs, bog myrtle / sweet gale and honey. Medium sweet flavour with the same elements.

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

750 ml green bottle, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 7.5%. Hazy golden colour, large white head. Aroma of brettanomyces / farmhouse, funk and oak. Medium sour flavour of brettanomyces and oak, hints of lemons.

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

750 ml green bottle, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 7%. Gusher bottle. Cloudy dark reddish brown colour, shortlived head. Aroma of oak, red wine and unfresh notes of blackcurrants. Fizzy mouthfeel. The medium sour and vinegary flavour has the same elements as the aroma. Not my cup of tea.

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.5%. Slightly hazy amber to reddish brown colour, large white head. Malty aroma, notes of toffee and brown bread with syrup, distinct notes of coffee. Flavour of mild coffee, malts, toffee and caramel, not too sweet, a hint of dried dates. Very moderate hops. I was skeptical to adding coffee to an altbier, but it has been done with moderation, so the beer stands forth as pretty well balanced.

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

500 ml can, from a random grocery store, Tau. ABV is 4.3%. Clear copper to brown colour, small off-white head. Aroma of malts, toffee and caramel. Light bodied. The flavour is not too sweet, with hints of caramel and Christmas spices. Better than I feared.

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

On tap at Mandag i Annen, Cardinal, Stavanger. Golden colour, white head. Grapefruity aroma and flavour, moldy hints, sharp-ish piney finish. Will sample again.

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

On tap at Mandag i Annen, Cardinal, Stavanger. Murky straw colour, moderate to small white head. Aroma and flavour of tropical fruits and pine, not very sweet. Dry finish.

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

On tap at Mandag i Annen, Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV was said to be 12.5%. Pitch black colour, minimal head. Aroma of roast malts, vanilla, raisins and nuts. Nutty and roasty flavour, again vanilla and raisins, oaky notes.

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

December 2015: 330 ml bottle, batch #47, from the brewery. ABV is 5.6%, 50 IBU. Golden colour, clear first, hazy when the yeast is poured. Large white head. Spicy and fruity aroma, also notes of salt water and herbs. Spicy and herbal flavour, probably both from the yeast and the hops (Galaxy and Pacific Gem), neither too sweet nor too dry, citrussy and slightly salty finish. Good beer. January 2024: Sampled on tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Still a very nice saison.

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

750 ml corked & caged dark green bottle, vintage 2021, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken, shared with my son. ABV is 8.7%. Semi dry. Apple varieties are Aroma, Discovery and Dolgo. Golden colour, pours sparkling with a moderate white head that lasts a while. Nice aroma and flavour of apples and apple skin.

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

330 ml can, from Meny Hundvåg. ABV is 4.7%. Very dark brown colour, large to moderate beige head. Aroma of malts, Christmas spices and orange peel. Smooth flavour with malts and caramel, but not too sweet. The Christmas spices are distinct, but not overdone. Only a hint of orange peel. Very moderate hops. Pleasant to drink.

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

500 ml can, from Joker Vatlandsvåg. ABV is 4.7%. Clear golden colour, large to moderate white head. Aroma of sweetish pilsener malts, grassy and floral notes. The flavour is grainy with sharp-ish bittering hops. Not great, but not bad either.

Aroma: 2 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 3

440 ml can, from Joker Vatlandsvåg. ABV is 4.7%. Hazy straw colour, large to moderate white head. Sickly bad smell of stale jam and vomit. The flavour is better, citric and wheaty notes with a hint of cloves, but the smell ruins it all.

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

500 ml can, from Joker Vatlandsvåg. ABV is 4.7%. Slightly hazy pale golden colour, moderate white head. Moderate aroma of citrus and herbs. Light bodied. Decent and dry flavour with citric and herbal hops.

Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 5

330 ml bottle, from Joker Vatlandsvåg. ABV is 4.5%. Hazy brown colour, moderate off-white head. Aroma of malts, yeast and brown bread, a hint of caramel. The flavour is nutty, malty, bready and yeasty, hints of fruity hops / dark fruits. A bit too yeasty for me.