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

375 ml waxed bottle, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 14.5%. Black colour, shortlived brown head. Distinct aroma of chocolate / cocoa, molasses, oak and rum. Thick, warming and oily mouthfeel. Very sweet flavour with the same elements as the aroma, also a distinct chili burn in the aftertaste.

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

500 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.0%. Brewed at Rodenbach (Palm NV - SA). Hazy golden colour, large white head. Distinct aroma of orange peel and coriander. Wheaty flavour with notes of witbier yeast, orange peel and coriander. Low bitterness.

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 12%. Hazy and deep reddish brown colour, moderate to small off-white to beige head. Nice aroma of malts, brown sugar, caramel, over-ripe red berries, dark dried fruits. Medium sweet flavour with the same elements, also molasses and fairly distinct bittering hops in the finish. Noticeable alcohol.

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

March 2013: On tap (keg) at Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. Opaque very dark brown to black colour, large beige head. Fruity and roasty aroma, notes of roasted malts, coffee and dark chocolate. Smooth and pleasant flavour, moderately roasty with notes of dark chocolate, also some dark fruits in the background, not too sweet. A nice and very drinkable porter.

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

June 2018: 750 ml capped bottle, with swingtop for resealing. From Bris Ølutsalg, Jørpeland. ABV is 4.7%. Slightly hazy pale yellow colour, large white head. Nice witbier aroma with notes of citrus and coriander. Light bodied. Refreshing flavour, a slight sweetness, citrus and moderate coriander. Very moderate hops. Might well buy again, a typical summer beer.

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

July 2020: 750 ml bottle, crown-capped with swingtop for re-sealing. From Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.5%. Reddish brown colour, large to moderate off-white head. Malty and spicy aroma, hints of jam and over-ripe fruits. The flavour has the same elements as the aroma, hints of caramel, moderate hops.

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6%. Slightly hazy golden colour, large to moderate white head. Typical West Coast IPA aroma, notes of pine / resin and grapefruit, hints of orange marmalade. Fairly light bodied. Dry flavour, with a moderate bitterness of resin and grapefruit. Refreshing, easy drinking.

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

330 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 7.9%, EBU 59. Black colour, small tan head. Aroma of roast malts, oatmeal and chocolate. The flavour is roasty with notes of coffee and chocolate, distinct bittering hops. Not too sweet.

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

Dec. 2016: 330 ml bottle, Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 5%. Malts are Munich, pilsener and wheat, hops are Apollo, Saaz and Sladek, dry hopped with Hallertau Blanc. Clear pale golden colour, huge white head. Aroma of herbal and grassy hops, hints of white grapes and mild spices. The flavour is refreshing and medium dry, with distinct herbal hops throughout, some peppery notes, hints of white grapes again.

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.2%. Moderately hazy pale yellow colour, large and lasting white head. Aroma of citrus and tropical fruits, hints of spruce. Fairly light bodied. The flavour has also notes of citrus and tropical fruits, with a peppery and slightly resinous bitterness in the finish. Refreshing.

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

500 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 8.5%, IBU 25. Deep golden to orange colour, nearly clear. Small white head. Aroma of resinous and spicy hops, also notes of yellow stonefruits, some citrus. Moderate carbonation. The flavour is first sweet and malty with some caramel, followed by resinous and grapefruity bittering hops. Decent enough, but the balance is not optimal.

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

750 ml clear and capped bottle, from Vinmonopolet Aksdal. Vintage 2019, ABV is 9%. Listed as a cider, but grapejuice is also part of the game. Pale straw colour, pours sparkling with a large but shortlived white head. Dominant cider apple aroma and flavour, just a hint of grape juice.

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

330 ml can, as Skudenes Pullert Cold IPA, from Vinmonopolet Aksdal. ABV is 7.5%. Golden colour, moderate white head. Aroma of citrus, mango and passionfruit. Lagerish and citric mouthfeel. Flavour of citrus / grapefruit, hints of grass and tropical fruits, fairly bitter finish.

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

July 2015: Small sample from bottle, at a 4th of July tasting. Nice farmhouse kitchen / brett and Nelson Sauvin character in both aroma and flavour. Might well sample again.

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

Nov. 2021: 750 ml bottle, vintage 2019, from Vinmonopolet Sola. ABV is 7.4%. Crystal clear pale golden colour, pours moderately sparkling with a small and shortlived white head. Pleasant aroma of perry pears and dessert pears. Medium dry flavour of perry pears, some tannins.

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

August 2021: 330 ml can, as vandeStreek Hazy Weekend New England IPA, at the Café de Zondebok & 't Zwarte Schaap, Rotterdam. I did not take note of which hops were used, and I am not sure that it was mentioned on the can at all. I hope this is the right one, as it is the most recent. (Untappd has a generic listing.) Slightly hazy golden colour, moderate white head. Hoppy aroma and flavour, notes of citrus and tropical fruits, hints of spruce.

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

750 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.5%. Golden to orange colour, large white head. Aroma of brettanomyces / farmhouse, silage, spices, herbal hops and oaked cider. Dry flavour, the mouthfeel is fairly thin for its strength. Brettanomyces, malts, a hint of malt vinegar (but not really sour), herbal hops again. Nice enough to drink, but not quite in the league of trappists.

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

May 2017: 330 ml can, from the Norwegian importer. ABV is 6.4%, IBU 68. Deep golden colour, large white head. Strong aroma of tropical fruits, grapefruit and pine. Hoppy flavour on a medium sweet malty base, again with notes of tropical fruits, grapefruit and pine needles. Resinous and bitter finish.

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

330 ml bottle, batch #675, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 8.0%. Clear reddish amber colour, large head, slightly off-white. Aroma of caramel and brown kandij sugar syrup, grain and dust. Only a hint of orange peel. Smooth flavour, with the same elements, but the orange zest is slightly more distinct now. Moderately sweet, also fairly distinct earthy bittering hops in the finish.

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

June 2021: 330 ml bottle, from Voldby Købmandsgård. Organic. ABV is 7.2%. Slightly hazy dark brown colour, moderate off-white to beige head. Aroma of malts, caramel sauce, spices, burnt syrup / treacle, earthy hops. Malty flavour, moderately sweet, with the same elements as the aroma. Not bad at all.

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

440 ml can, from BilkaToGo, Skalborg. ABV is 5.5%. Moderately hazy pale golden colour, moderate white head. Aroma and flavour of citric, spicy and herbal hops. Light bodied, medium dry, nice to drink.

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Golden colour, large white head. Aroma and flavour of "spicy" hops and yellow , nice. Moderate bitterness. Not bad at all.

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

330 ml can, from BilkaToGo, Skalborg. ABV is 5.2%. Red colour, moderate pink head. Aroma of crushed cherries, redcurrants and lingonberries, some lactic acid. Sour flavour with lactic acid and distinct notes of said berries.

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

500 ml can, from Bunnpris Sauda. ABV is 4.7%. Hazy golden colour, large to moderate white head. Aroma of malts and caramelized orange marmalade, also piney notes. Good mouthfeel for its ABV. The flavour is not too sweet, but has mostly the same elements as the aroma. Refreshing.

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

500 ml can, from BilkaToGo, Denmark. ABV is 5.4%. Hazy yellow colour, large white head. Wheaty aroma, hints of coriander and orange peel. Smooth mouthfeel. Citric and wheaty flavour, a hint of coriander. Low bitterness. Refreshing.