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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
2001 Ayinger Kirta-Halbe (Autumn Beer) Germany Marzen / Oktoberfest 3.4

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

500 ml bottle, as Ayinger Kirtabier, from Vinmonopolet Kvadrat. ABV is 5.8%. Deep golden to orange colour, slightly hazy. Large white head. Malty and grainy aroma with some slightly sourish notes. The flavour is also malty, with a slight acidity in the background. Moderate herbal hops in the finish.

May 11, 2021
02:48:20 PM
2002 Ayinger Leichte Brau-Weisse Germany Hefeweizen 3.6

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

500 ml bottle, from Gulating Ølutsalg, Stavanger. ABV is 3.2%. Hazy deep golden to orange colour, moderate white head. Typical Weissbier aroma of wheat, citrus, banana and cloves. Ctric mouthfeel, acceptable body for its low ABV. Flavour with the same elements as the aroma. Might well buy again.

May 11, 2021
02:51:15 PM
2003 Ayinger Maibock Germany Bock 3.1

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

500 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet Kvadrat. ABV is 6.9%. Golden colour, large white head. Sweetish aroma of pilsener malts and floral and herbal hops. Fairly sweet and malty flavour, notes of honey and caramel, moderate herbal hops, the alcohol is noticeable. A bit too far out on the sweet side for me.

May 11, 2021
03:11:39 PM
2004 BrewHeart Psychedelic Peanuts Imperial Pastry Stout Germany Imperial Stout 2.9

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

440 ml can, as BrewHeart Psychedelic Peanuts Imperial Pastry Stout, brewed together with FrauGruber. ABV is 10.3%. At Cardinal, Stavanger. Pitch black colour, minimal tan head. Aroma of peanuts, cocoa, caramel and roast malts Very moderate carbonation, oily mouthfeel. Very sweet flavour with the same elements as the aroma. Slightly salty finish. The can is for sharing.

Feb 10, 2024
08:10:37 PM
2005 FrauGruber Banana Split Imperial Stout Biermischgetränk Germany Imperial Stout 3.2

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

440 ml can, as FrauGruber Banana Split Imperial Stout Biermischgetränk, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 10.3%. Brewed with 2% Madagascan Vanilla, 11% bananas from Costa Rica, and 7% Belgian chocolate. Pitch black colour, large brown head that does not last very long. Aroma of dark malts, banana, chocolate and vanilla. Oily mouthfeel. Sweet flavour with the same elements as the aroma. Low bitterness.

Feb 11, 2024
08:06:20 PM
2006 BrewHeart Hopocalypse Now Germany Imperial IPA 3.8

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

440 ml can, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 8.1%. Murky yellow colour, moderate white head. Aroma of citrus, peaches and tropical fruits. Moderately sweet flavour with the same elements, a moderate bitterness in the aftertaste. Quite good.

Feb 12, 2024
03:24:49 PM
2007 FrauGruber Shakerato Imperial Stout Biermischgetränk Germany Imperial Stout 4.2

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

440 ml can, as FrauGruber Shakerato Imperial Stout Biermischgetränk, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 10.6%. Pitch black colour, large and creamy brown head. Aroma of roast malts, coffee, chocolate and vanilla. Roasty and moderately sweet flavour with distinct notes of coffee, vanilla and chocolate, moderate bittering hops.

Feb 22, 2024
07:48:28 PM
2008 Suenner Kolsch (Sünner Kölsch) Germany Kölsch 3.0

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

October 2015: 330 ml bottle, Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 4.8%. Crystal clear pale golden colour, moderate to low white head. Moderate aroma of floral and herbal hops. The flavour is herbal, medium dry and quite crisp, with distinct bittering hops in the aftertaste. Refreshing. Fair enough.

Mar 11, 2024
11:28:02 PM
2009 Fuerst Wiacek / Muted Horn Chances for Permanence Germany Stout 3.8

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.8%. Black colour, large to moderate beige head. Aroma of chocolate, vanilla, roast malts and coffee. The flavour is moderately sweet, with the same elements. Moderate bittering hops.

Mar 22, 2024
12:04:25 PM
2010 BrewHeart Billy's Hop Germany Imperial IPA 3.9

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Hazy yellow colour, moderate white head. Aroma of melon and tropical fruits. Flavour again of melon and tropical fruits, also yellow stonefruits, decent bitterness. A very good beer.

Apr 10, 2024
03:22:38 PM
2011 Kaiserdom Pilsener Germany Bohemian / Czech Pilsener 2.8

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

April 2013: 500 ml can, bought in Denmark. ABV is 4.6%. Golden colour, large white head. Fresh pilsener aroma and flavour, medium dry, some herbal hops. Not bad.

Apr 14, 2024
08:57:46 AM
2012 Kaiserdom Hefe-Weissbier Germany Hefeweizen 3.1

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

December 2013: 500 ml can, bought in Denmark. ABV is 4.7% Hazy golden colour, large to moderate white head. Typical hefeweizen aroma and flavour of banana and cloves, not too sweet. Soft mouthfeel. Soapy finish.

Apr 14, 2024
10:45:54 AM
2013 Sudden Death Ocean Man Submerged DDH India Pale Ale Germany IPA 3.8

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Madla. ABV is 6.3%. Hazy yellow colour, moderate white head. Pleasant aroma of citrus, also pineapple and other tropical fruits. Citrus and tropical fruits in the flavour too, not too sweet, but the bitterness could with advantage be firmer. Still a nice and refreshing beer.

Jun 11, 2024
02:34:19 PM
2014 BrewHeart The Secret Life of Hops No 4 DDH Double NEIPA Germany Imperial IPA 3.9

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Madla. ABV is 8.0%. Slightly hazy golden colour, moderate white head. Aroma of citrus, yellow plums and ripe peaches. Citric flavour, notes of yellow stonefruits, hints of spicy hops in the otherwise dry and grainy finish, low bitterness.

Jun 11, 2024
03:02:31 PM
2015 Schmucker Rosé Bock Germany Bock 3.4

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

June 2017: Shared 500 ml bottle, from Alko Karigasniemi. Colour like rosé wine, white head. Aroma of malts, caramel, some fruit / berries and alcohol. Smooth flavour, berry notes, some alcohol, decent bittering hops. Warming throatfeel. Might well buy again.

Jun 14, 2024
06:35:35 PM
2016 Ritter Kahlbutz Hopfenstange Germany Bohemian / Czech Pilsener 2.9

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

January 2016: Shared 500 ml bottle at local tasting, from Prima Beer. ABV is 4.9%. Golden colour, moderate white head. Moderate but nice aroma of herbal and grassy German hops. Fairly crisp and dry flavour, a typical German pils (no more, no less), reasonably bitter finish.

Jun 15, 2024
08:27:14 PM
2017 Ritter Kahlbutz Männerstolz Germany Bock 2.3

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

January 2016: Shared 500 ml bottle at local tasting, from Prima Beer. 6.8% ABV. Golden colour, white head. Malty and dusty aroma. Malty and dusty flavour too, a bit unfresh, moderate hops. Not great.

Jun 15, 2024
08:30:35 PM
2018 Sudden Death You Can't Hide from the Dead Man Germany Imperial IPA 3.6

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Herbarium, Stavanger. ABV is 8.0%. Hazy / opaque yellow colour, moderate white head. Aroma of citrus and melon, also various tropical fruits, like mango, papaya and guava. Citric and somewhat fizzy mouthfeel. The flavour is quite sweet and juicy, with notes of said fruits. A bit too far out on the sweet side, but still a good beer.

Jun 21, 2024
10:07:09 PM
2019 Weiherer Landbier Germany Helles / Dortmunder 3.2

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

500 ml swingtop bottle, from Vaaland, Bryne. ABV is 4.7%. Crystal clear golden colour, moderate white head. Moderate floral and herbal aroma, some grain and malts in the background. Fairly crisp flavour, floral and herbal notes again, a slight malty residual sweetness, moderate to low bitterness. A decent summer refreshment.

Jul 22, 2024
10:39:53 AM
2020 Arcobräu Mooser Liesl Helles Germany Helles / Dortmunder 3.0

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

500 ml bottle, as Arcobräu Mooser Liesl Helles, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.3%. Clear and pale golden colour, moderate white head. Sweetish aroma of pilsener malts and grassy and floral hops, hints of honey. Smooth flavour, some sweetness, floral hops, low bitterness, a little citrus and honey.

Sep 12, 2023
05:41:14 PM
2021 Arcobräu Weissbier Dunkel Germany Dunkel Weizen 3.9

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

Feb. 2015: 500 ml bottle, Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 5.3%. Hazy brown colour, large and lasting off-white head. Strong and pleasant aroma of banana and cloves, also caramel and fresh brown bread. The flavour is not too sweet, but has some caramel, also citrus, brown bread, banana and cloves again. Low bitterness, as normal for the style. Very refreshing.

Sep 12, 2023
05:50:03 PM
2022 Arcobräu Coronator Germany Doppelbock 3.8

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

Oct. 2014: 500 ml bottle, Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 7.2%. Deep and beautiful golden brown colour, large off-white head. Pleasant aroma of bakery and caramel (both brown bread and Danish pastry), hints of dark dried fruits. Sweet and malty flavour, caramel, dark dried fruits and Danish pastry. Luverly!

Sep 12, 2023
05:54:38 PM
2023 Arcobräu Weissbier Hell Germany Hefeweizen 3.7

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

Feb. 2015: 500 ml bottle, Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 5.3%. Hazy golden colour, large white head. Typical hefeweizen aroma of banana and cloves. Medium sweet flavour, citrussy first, again with notes of banana and cloves. Very moderate hops, as normal for the style. Nice and refreshing to drink.

Sep 12, 2023
05:59:51 PM
2024 Arcobräu Schloss Dunkel Germany Dunkel / Dark Lager 3.6

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

April 2015: On tap at Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. Beautiful dark ruby colour, moderate off-white head. Fairly strong and pleasant aroma, notes of malts, caramel and bakery / Danish pastry, also hints of fruit and English malt vinegar. Malty flavour with caramel and baked goods, but not overly sweet. The bitterness is low, as typical for the style. Pleasant to drink.

Sep 12, 2023
06:04:16 PM
2025 Arcobräu Zwicklbier Germany Kellerbier 3.4

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

Feb. 2015: 330 ml bottle, Cardinal Pub & Bar,Stavanger. ABV is 5.2%. Hazy pale golden colour (I shook the bottle vigorously to get all the sediment dissolved, which almost certainly enhances the flavour), large white head. Aroma of newmown grass and herbs, a hint of citrus. The flavour is fresh, wheaty-like and citrussy, very refreshing. Some herbal hops, but not very bitter. A great summer beer!

Sep 12, 2023
06:18:21 PM