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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 8.2%. Black colour, moderate beige head. Aroma of medium roast malts, dark rye bread, caramel and chocolate. Distinct roast malts in the flavour, also notes of coffee and moderate bittering hops, otherwise the same elements as the aroma, not too sweet.

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.0%. Moderately hazy pale yellow colour, huge white head. Distinct aroma of guava, hints of strawberries. Fizzy mouthfeel, light bodied. Distinct flavour of guava and "perfumed" notes of strawberries, moderate citric hops.

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.3%. Hazy amber colour, moderate to small white head. Nice aroma of fruity, piney and spicy hops, on a background of caramalts. Flavour of citric, spicy, piney and earthy hops, a little caramel, very bitter finish.

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

330 ml red-waxed bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 7.5%. Malts are Pale, Crystal, Chocolate, Black, Oats & Roast Barley. Hops are Simcoe and Cascade. Black colour, huge beige head, takes a long time to settle. Aroma of roast malts, mild coffee, dark chocolate and oatmeal. Medium sweet flavour with the same elements, moderate but fairly distinct bittering hops in the finish.

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

November 2019: 330 ml bottle, Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 4.8%, 20 IBU. Slightly hazy deep golden colour, moderate white head. Aroma of earthy hops, biscuity malts and over-ripe red berries. The flavour is moderately fruity and malty with a hint of smoke, moderate earthy hops in the finish.

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

330 ml bottle, as Alechemy Bad Day at the Office Session IPA, Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 4.5%, IBU 60. Gusher bottle, overcarbonated. Hazy deep golden colour, huge white head. Very nice aroma of tropical fruits and yellow stonefruits. Light bodied. Flavour of citrus and gooseberries, not too sweet. Distinct bittering hops.

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

November 2019: 330 ml bottle, as Alechemy Ritual Pale Ale, Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 4.1%, IBU 45. Slightly hazy pale golden colour, moderate white head. Aroma of sunwarm yellow fruits. Flavour of citrus, yellow stonefruits and pine needles.

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

November 2019: 330 ml bottle, Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 5.4%. Slightly hazy deep golden to amber colour, moderate white head. Aroma of malts, fruity hops and smoke. The flavour has dominant smoked malts, a slight sweetness and moderate fruity hops.

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

August 2014: Shared 330 ml bottle at local tasting. Black colour, moderate tan head. The aroma is not impressive for an imperial stout, some unwanted "green apples" and "chemical" notes mask the expected roasty notes. Some liquorice in the background. The flavour is somewhat better than the aroma, lightly sweet with distinct roasty notes, some coffee and liquorice, but still not the best IS I’ve had.

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.9%. Slightly hazy and very pale golden colour, large white head. Aroma of citrus and pine. Pleasant citric flavour, with a moderate hop bitterness in the dry finish.

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

440 ml can, as Beak Hum Pale, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 4.8%. Hazy pale yellow colour, large white head. Aroma of various tropical fruits, hints of citrus and sprucetips. Fizzy mouthfeel. Moderately sweet flavour, notes of citrus and tropical fruits, low bitterness.

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Beautiful red colour, pink head. Aroma and flavour of blackberries (bramble), cherries and sloe. Medium sour, a hint of salt. Quite nice.

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Murky yellow colour, white head. Aroma and flavour of citrus and pine, hints of tropical fruits. Sufficient malty sweetness, good bitterness. Well balanced and truly enjoyable.

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

January 2020: Shared 375 ml waxed bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. Black colour, small beige head. Nice roasty and malty aroma and flavour hints of chocolate and mild coffee. Nice beer, easy drinking for its strength.

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

January 2020: 375 ml waxed bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. Pitch black colour, hardly any head. Aroma of roast malts, molasses, whisky, chocolate. Sweet and rich flavour with the same elements. Full mouthfeel.

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

March 2014: 375 ml synthetic corked & caged green bottle (nearly impossible to open), Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. Bottle No. 4881 of 9992. ABV is 10.2%. Cloudy brown colour, moderate off-white head. Strong, sweetish and very malty aroma, notes of oak, over-ripe berries and caramel. Very sweet, rich and malty flavour. Notes of caramel and over-ripe bananas, plenty of oak. Will probably improve with a few years in the cellar. Not a favourite as it is.

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

August 2013: Sample from bottle at BrewDog tasting, Stavanger. Pitch black colour, low tan head. Very nice aroma, besides the expected roasty notes I get cigar tobacco, sherry and cherries. Roasty flavour, moderate notes of sherry, whisky, oak and cherries. Very enjoyable.

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

July 2018: 375 ml green bottle, from Vinmonopolet. Black colour, no head. Vinous aroma, oxidised, prunes, oak. Minimal carbonation. The flavour is very sweet and very oaky, notes of prunes and other dark dried fruits, notes of molasses and too much alcohol, some bittering hops.

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

375 ml corked (plastic cork, nearly impossible to open) green bottle, bought from Vinmonopolet (Nettbutikken) May/June 2012. Bottled on 06.12.11, bottle No. 5665 of 7902 ABV is 11.8%. Beautiful reddish brown colour, low off-white head. Strong oxidised aroma of malts, oak and fusel alcohols, hints of dried figs. Minimal carbonation in the mouth. The flavour is very oaky and oxidised, not very sweet, with moderate hops. Not worth the high price.

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

440 ml can, as Beak Parade IPA, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6%. Hazy pale yellow colour, huge white head. Distinct aroma of tangerine, pineapple and various tropical fruits. Flavour also of said fruits, but not too sweet. Minimal bitterness, bland finish.

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

February 2020: 500 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.6%. Very dark brown to black colour, moderate beige head. Aroma of dark malts, prunes, dark chocolate, caramel, some vinous hints. Flavour with the same elements (but no vinous hints here), also mild coffee, moderate hops in the finish. Okay.

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

February 2022: 440 ml can, Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 11%. Pitch black colour, moderate tan head. Unusual aroma elements (the pandan, probably, which I am not familiar with), coconut and vanilla, only a hint of citrus / lemongrass. Rich and warming mouthfeel. The flavour is very sweet, with loads of roast malts, dark syrup, sweetened coconut / Bounty chocolate and vanilla. Only a hint of lemongrass, the bitterness is low.

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

March 2021: 440 ml can, from Seven Cellars. ABV is 8%. Cloudy brownish-yellow colour, moderate white head. Pleasant juicy aroma, notes of citrus and tropical fruits. Medium sweet and juicy flavour, tropical fruits and citrus again, low bitterness.

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

440 ml can, as Beak Yello Banana Stout, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 11%. Pitch black colour, small brown head. Aroma of banana, vanilla and chocolate. Sweet flavour, banana, vanilla and chocolate again, hints of coffee and roast malts, moderate bittering hops in the finish. Okay, now I've tried it - will probably not buy again.

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6%. Hazy yellow colour, large white head. Aroma of melon, guava and pineapple. Flavour of tangerine, melon and pineapple. Low bitterness. Pleasant to drink.