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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. Hops are Amarillo and Vista, ABV is 6.6%. Murky yellow colour, moderate to small white head. Aroma of citrus (orange and tangerine), some spicy notes too. Fruity flavour, orange and tangerine again. Nice to drink.

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

473 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.0%. Slightly hazy and very pale golden colour, moderate white head. Distinct aroma of ripe yellow plums. Fruity and refreshing flavour, notes of yellow plums and citrus, a moderate piney bitterness in the finish.

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

750 ml bottle, vintage 2022, from the cidery. ABV is 5.5%. No sulphites. Slightly hazy pale straw colour, pours vigorously sparkling with a shortlived white head. Fresh aroma of Discovery apples. Light bodied. Dry flavour, some fruity acidity from the apples, some spicy hints.

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

500 ml bottle, from BilkaToGo, Skalborg. ABV is 5.7%. Mahogany colour, large to moderate beige head. Aroma of malts, dark bread, burnt breadcrumbs and caramel. Nice malty flavour, sweeter than the aroma made me expect, but not too much. Distinct notes of caramel and dark bread, hints of prunes, moderate hops.

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 9.5%. Reddish brown colour, moderate off-white head. Nice aroma of grapefruity and piney American hops, on a background of malts and toffee. The flavour is bitter and fairly sweet, notes of grapefruit and pine / resin again, also caramel and toffee. Hints of over-ripe stonefruits.

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

500 ml bottle, as Thisted Alive Økologisk IPA, from BilkaToGo, Skalborg. ABV is 5.8%. Murky orange colour, moderate white head. Nice aroma of citric hops, a hint of pine too. Moderate citric and piney hops in the flavour too, sufficient malts. Decent enough.

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

500 ml bottle, as Frejdahl Fafner Imperial IPA, from BilkaToGo, Skalborg. ABV is 7.9%. Orange to amber colour, large white head. Distinct aroma of piney hops, also hints of dust, grain, oranges and grapefruit. The flavour is medium sweet with sufficient malts, and a fairly distinct piney / resinous and grapefruity bitterness.

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.

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

500 ml bottle conditioned, as St. Austell Hicks Traditional Strong Cornish Ale, from Vinmonopolet Sandnes Kvadrat. ABV is 5.0%. Clear reddish brown colour, small off-white head. Aroma of malts, toffee, caramel, roasted nuts, blackcurrants and prunes. Flavour with the same elements, and fairly distinct earthy hops, medium bitter finish.

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

March 2020: Cask pint at the Argyll Arms, Soho. Deep copper colour, white to off-white head. Moderate aroma. Malty flavour, with some tingling fruity hops on the tongue. Nice beer.

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

330 ml bottle, as Ægir Brageskål Jubileumsøl 15 år, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 12.5%. Very dark brown colour, nearly black. Moderate to small tan head. Intense aroma of salty liquorice, roast malts, caramel, oak and whisky. Sweet flavour with the same elements as the aroma.

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

Oct. 2020: 440 ml can, from Seven Cellars. ABV is 6.7%. Pale golden colour, only the slightest haziness. Large white head. Aroma of citrus and spicy trappist ale yeast - an unexpected but nice combination. The mouthfeel is maybe a bit thin for its strength. The flavour has again citrus and spicy Belgian ale yeast, also hints of tropical fruits. Slightly sweet start, dry finish - and the bitterness is moderate.

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

April 2017: 330 ml bottle, from Rema 1000, Karasjok. Orange colour, moderate white head. Nice aroma of fruity and piney American hops. Distinct grapefruity and piney hops in the medium dry flavour too. Well balanced and enjoyable.

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

November 2017: 330 ml bottle, Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 10%. Clear golden colour, huge white head. Strong sweetish aroma of white kandij sugar syrup, mild spices, dried yellow fruits and Belgian ale yeast. The flavour is medium sweet, again with notes of white kandij sugar and mild spices, hints of yellow plums, some alcohol, moderate hops.

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

March 2019: 330 ml bottle, as Verhaeghe Echt Kriekenbier, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.8%. Clear deep red colour, moderate to small off-white / pinkish head. Strong aroma of sour cherries, brettanomyces / farmhouse and oak. Sour and medium sweet flavour with cherries galore, some brett and oak.

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

March 2019: 330 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.8%. Clear deep red colour, moderate to small off-white / pinkish head. Strong aroma of sour cherries, brettanomyces / farmhouse and oak. Sour and medium sweet flavour with cherries galore, some brett and oak.

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

330 ml can, batch #755, from Vinmonopolet Odda. ABV is 6.0%. Nearly clear deep golden colour, huge white head. Aroma of tangerine, orange zest and apricots. Light bodied for its ABV. The flavour is semi-dry, with notes of orange zest, and a fairly distinct resinous and grapefruity bitterness in the finish.

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger (sample at "Mandag i Annen"). Murky yellow colour, large white head. Aroma and flavour of citrus, pine and sprucetips. Light bodied, but decent.

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

330 ml can, from the brewery. ABV is 9.2%. Cloudy dark brown colour, small beige head, lots of unappetising floaties. Dry-ish aroma of coffee, chocolate and roast malts. The flavour is medium sweet, with the same elements, also notes of liquorice and pumpernickel bread, just a faint hint of smoked malts.

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

750 ml corked & caged clear bottle, vintage 2022, lot 1, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 7.7% . Clear and pale rosé colour, pours sparkling with a small and shortlived white head. Aroma of apples, raspberries and hops. Semi-sweet flavour, raspberries on a background of apples, moderate hops in the finish, a hint of sulphites.

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Very dark brown colour, nearly black. Moderate beige head. Sweetish aroma of dark kandij sugar syrup, caramel, chocolate and malts. The flavour has a moderate sweetness, not as extreme as the aroma made me fear. Notes of malts, caramel, brown sugar, dark dried fruits and mild spices. *2024: Extremely spicy this year - possibly cloves, allspice and cardamom?

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

August 2014: Shared 330 ml bottle at local tasting. ABV is 9.6%. Dark brown colour, moderate beige head. Intense aroma of oak, molasses and alcohol. Distinctly oaky flavour too, but not as heavy and sweet as I feared. Warming mouth- and throatfeel. Not bad.

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

750 ml dark bottle, from Helgø MENY, Hundvåg. ABV is 4.7%. Slightly hazy golden colour, small white head. Aroma of oxidised cider apples and eating apples. Medium dry flavour with the same elements, some tannins, a slight bitterness. Nice cider.

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Sola. ABV is 6.3%. Opaque pale yellow colour, large white head. Aroma of citrus, hints of apricots. Citric flavour, some notes of "dusty" malts, medium dry. Moderate to low bitterness.