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

330 ml can, as Mikkeller Hop Shop Hazy IPA, from BilkaToGo, Skalborg. ABV is 4.9%. Moderately hazy pale golden colour, large white head. Aroma of ripe yellow stonefruits, hints of citrus. Light bodied. Citric flavour, not too sweet, hints of yellow plums. Low bitterness.

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

April 2014: 330 ml bottle, from the Norwegian importer. Hazy golden colour, large white head. Strong aroma of mango and orange peel. Mango and orange peel in the flavour too, but the beer is not very sweet. Spicy and hoppy finish, bitter aftertaste.

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

August 2018: Cask half pint at The Lamplighter, St. Helier. Reddish brown colour. Spicy, herbal and malty aroma and flavour, hints of red berries. Very good beer, will buy again when I can.

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 11%. Mahogany colour, large to moderate orange-ish off-white to beige head. Aroma of malts, caramel and roasted pistachio nuts. Sweet flavour with the same elements, low bitterness.

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

March 2014: 330 ml bottle, Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 6%. Hazy golden colour, moderate white head. Spicy and yeasty aroma and flavour, also strong notes of citrus and hops. Maybe a bit too far out on the yeasty side, but still very drinkable.

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

May 2012: Sample at Copenhagen Beer Festival. Deep golden colour. Both aroma and flavour have caramel, toffee and decent hops throughout. Pleasant to drink. This is a surprisingly well balanced strong pale ale from Greenland. The alcohol is noticeable, but does not dominate.

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

Nov. 2014: Shared bottle at local tasting, thanks to our beerpal Olav. ABV is 9.5%. Deep golden to amber colour, moderate white head. Surprisingly moderate aroma, some fruity and piney hops, stale marmalade and a little caramel and dust. Distinctly hoppy flavour throughout on a decent malty base, nice bitterness, well balanced.

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

August 2021: 440 ml can, from Gulating ølutsalg, Stavanger. ABV is 4.7%. Black colour, moderate beige head. Aroma of roast malts, coffee, dark chocolate, vanilla and lactose. The flavour has the same elements, but the lactose sweetness is fortunately not over the top.

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

March 2017: On tap at Cardinal Pub & Bar (Moor Night), Stavanger. Golden colour, huge white head. Aroma of piney and grassy hops, also some grapefruit. Smooth mouthfeel. Piney and grapefruity hops in the flavour too, a tad more dry than sweet. Reasonably bitter finish.

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

August 2019: 500 ml bottle, batch #269, probably from Vaaland, Bryne. ABV is 4.7%. Deep reddish brown colour, large off-white head. Nice aroma of piney and fruity hops, hints of over-ripe red berries. Fruity and malty flavour, notes of citrus, over-ripe red berries and caramel, but not too sweet.

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 7%. Hazy and very pale yellow colour, moderate to small white head. Lovely aroma of yuzu and other citrus fruits. Sour flavour with plenty of yuzu, also lactic acid.

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

August 2017: Shared can at local tasting, thanks to omhper. Black colour. Aroma and flavour of coffee and roast malts, fairly dry. Not bad at all. Might well sample again.

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

April 2019: 330 ml bottle, as Hiisi Nuri Brut IPA, from a grocery store in Helsinki. ABV 5.5%, 25 IBU. Slightly hazy pale golden colour, moderate white head. Aroma of piney, citrussy and herbal hops. Dry flavour, citric, herbal, piney and easy drinking.

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Madla. ABV is 6.5%. Murky orange colour, moderate white head. Aroma of yellow stonefruits, pine / resin and stale orange marmalade. Medium sweet flavour with notes of malts, pineapple and citrus / grapefruit, hints of pine needles. Moderate bitterness.

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Madla. ABV is 7.0%. Moderately hazy golden to orange colour, moderate white head. Aroma of oranges and other citrus fruits, hints of tropical fruits and sweat. Medium sweet and citric flavour, also notes of yellow stonefruits. Moderate bitterness.

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

September 2013: 330 ml bottle conditioned, as Redwillow Ageless Double IPA, at Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 7.2%. Deep golden colour, slightly hazy. Huge and lasting white head. Strong aroma of fruity American hops (esp. oranges), also notes of pine and sweetish crystal malts. Sweet flavour with plenty of crystal malts and American hops, notes of oranges, grapefruit and resin. Very bitter finish.

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

September 2013: 330 ml bottle conditioned. ABV is 5.9%. Hops are Citra, Centennial, Columbus and Simcoe. Will soon be available at Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. Surprisingly pale and hazy yellow colour, huge white head. Pleasant aroma of citrussy hops, also notes of tropical fruits, a faint hint of smoke. Distinctly hoppy flavour throughout, not too sweet, with a solid grapefruity and resinous bitterness in the finish, again with a whiff of smoke. Very refreshing. Nice one.

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

April 2015: Cask pint at the Fountain Inn, Gloucester. Reddish brown colour, small off-white head, nice lacing. Nice malty and fruity aroma and flavour, hints of blackcurrants and other dark berries. Low bitterness. Good beer.

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

February 2021: 330 ml can, as Disko Replika Pale Ale, from Gulating Ølutsalg, Stavanger. ABV is 4.5%, IBU 30. Cloudy pale yellow colour, moderate white head. Pleasant aroma of spruce, citrus and tropical fruits. Citric flavour, hints of tropical fruits, lemongrass and dill. Low bitterness.

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

440 ml can, as Poppels Pine India Pale Ale, from Vinmonopolet Madla. ABV is 6.5%, IBU 50. Slightly hazy golden colour, moderate white head. Aroma of piney and citric hops. The flavour is slightly on the dry side, piney / resinous and grapefruity hops, bitter finish. A bit one-dimensional, maybe - but decent enough.

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

440 ml can, as Churcheim Sigil Belgian IPA, from Vaaland, Bryne. ABV is 4.7%. Slightly hazy and very pale straw colour, large white head. Moderate aroma of wheat, Belgian ale yeast, citrus and mild spices. Flavour with the same elements, nice enough and refreshing to drink, but in a blind test I would have guessed that this was a witbier or a Belgian blonde, not an IPA.

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

August 2018: Cask half pint at The Beehive (JDW landside, South terminal, Gatwick). Golden colour, white head. Citrussy aroma. Citrussy / zesty flavour, distinct bittering hops. Nice beer, light bodied.

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.

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

500 ml bottle, from Vaaland, Bryne. ABV is 4.7%. Slightly hazy reddish brown colour, moderate head, slightly off-white. Aroma of dark fruits, burnt caramel, brown bread and earthy and piney hops. The flavour has the same elements. Good mouthfeel for its ABV, quite drinkable.

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

330 ml can, as Rygr Sure Anna Ananas & Kokos Piña Colada Surøl, from Vinmonopolet Herbarium, Stavanger. ABV is 6.5%. Hazy yellow colour, moderate white head. Aroma of lime, hints of pineapple and coconut. Sweet & sour flavour of lime and lactic acid, also distinct notes of pineapple and coconut.