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

330 ml can, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 5.0%. Hazy red colour, moderate to small off-white to pink head. Distinct aroma of ripe raspberries and lactic acid, just a hint of lime. Medium sour flavour, not very sweet, notes of raspberries, lime and lactic acid, hardly any bitterness.

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

January 2020: 330 ml can, Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is <0.5%. Cloudy straw colour, moderate to small white head. Nice aroma of grapefruit soda and fruity hops. Refreshing flavour, distinct notes of grapefruit, but not too sweet. Distinct bitterness in the finish. Light bodied of course, but a decent n/a beer.

Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 7

330 ml can, as Dugges Superior Porter, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.6%. Very dark reddish brown colour, nearly black. Moderate beige head. Aroma of grain and dust, hints of mild coffee and chocolate. The medium dry flavour has notes of chocolate and mild coffee, moderate bittering hops.

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

250 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 8%. Very dark reddish brown colour, nearly black. Small off-white head. Distinct sweetish aroma of "fruits of the forest", hints of dark malts. Medium sweet flavour of "fruits of the forest", minimal bitterness. Won't buy again.

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

440 ml can, as Hammerhead Vintage Lager - Amber, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.4%. Clear brown colour, huge off-white head. Aroma of malts, caramel and brown bread. The flavour has the same elements, but is not very sweet. Surprisingly thin mouthfeel. Very moderate hops.

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

330 ml can, from Kiwi Tau. ABV is 4.5%. Clear pale golden colour, moderate white head. Aroma of sweetish pilsener malts and floral Saaz hops, a hint of honey. The flavour is fairly crisp and refreshing, not too sweet, moderate citrus notes, moderate floral and herbal hops. Intended as a decent summer refreshment, and it keeps what it promises. Not bad.

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

November 2012: 500 ml bottle, batch # 506, Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 6.2%. Black colour, moderate tan head. Moderate aroma of roasted malts, some fruity hints, also hints of woodwork and ashes. Fizzy mouthfeel. Dry and roasty flavour., notes of coffee and woodwork. A bit too dry for me to give a "top mark". Roasty and bitter aftertaste.

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. Clear golden colour, large to moderate white head. Sweetish aroma of pilsener malts and grassy, floral and herbal hops. The flavour is a tad too sweet, with the same elements as the aroma, and a decent bitterness in the finish.

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

August 2017: Shared bottle at local tasting. Dark reddish brown colour. Spicy aroma, notes of cardamom, cinnamon and allspice. Some dark fruits too. Sweet and spicy flavour, strong notes of said spices.

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

Damn Americans and their peat smoked "Scottish / Scotch ales"! Very dark reddish brown colour. Peat smoke in both aroma and flavour, and malts of course. Some hops in the finish. The beer is actually quite well made, but as you might have guessed, peat smoke is not really my thing. (Beer No. 6 of my 7 beers flight at the brewery tap.)

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

Nov. 2015: 355 ml botlle, from Prima Beer, Hobro. ABV is 5.4%. Golden colour, large white head. Moderate but fairly nice aroma of fruity and grassy hops. Soft mouthfeel. Dry flavour, "dusty" malts and "dusty" hops with a moderate fruitiness. Not really impressive.

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

330 ml can, from Gulating Ølutsalg, Stavanger. ABV is 4.7%. Very dark brown to black colour, moderate to small beige head. Slightly sourish aroma of dark malts, cold and thin coffee, a hint of chocolate. Thin mouthfeel. The flavour has the same elements as the aroma, not very exciting.

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

500 ml bottle, from Gulating Ølutsalg, Stavanger. ABV is 4.5%. Very pale golden colour, moderate white head. Moderate aroma of malts and wort. The flavour has some malty sweetness, some citric and grassy notes, and noticeable herbal hops in the medium bitter finish.

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

330 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.5%. Deep, deep red colour, small and shortlived pink head. Very moderate carbonation. Strong and intense aroma of blackcurrants, nearly masking the notes of honey. Very fruity flavour, medium sweet, with blackcurrants galore, a little honey in the background.

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

440 ml can, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 5.0%. Nearly clear pale golden colour, moderate to small white head. Moderate aroma of coriander seeds and citrus / orange peel. The flavour is yeasty and wheaty, moderate coriander and orange peel. Fairly drinkable and refreshing, but no masterpiece. I miss Ardenne Blond!

Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

Jan. 2021: 330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.5%. Hazy golden colour, moderate white head. Unfresh aroma of grain and stale jam. The flavour is slightly better, notes of citrus, hints of banana and cloves.

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 5

440 ml can. ABV is 4.7%. Black colour, moderate beige head. Aroma of roast malts, oatmeal, liquorice and mild coffee. Flavour with the same elements, also lactose sweetness (too much). Not my favourite from this fine brewery.

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Golden colour, white head. Aroma, and to some extent flavour, of over-ripe yellow fruits. Bitter finish. Not very harmonious.

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.8%, IBU 18. Slightly hazy golden colour, huge white head, takes a long time to settle. Aroma of lychee, pineapple and other tropical fruits. Somewhat thin mouthfeel. Flavour of said fruits, some citrus too, with a papery finish. The bitterness is too low.

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

March 2017: Cask half pint at McGinty’s, Aberdeen. 4.2% ABV. Golden colour, white head. Malty / toffee aroma. Smooth malty flavour, not as fruity as McGinty’s Ale. The hops are too moderate.

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

March 2017: 355 ml can, from Vinmonopolet. ABV is 6%. Cloudy golden colour, moderate white head. Aroma of tropical fruits. The flavour is first citrussy, then notes of tropical fruits, before it ends in a distinct bitterness. Slightly sour overall.

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 5

April 2014: 355 ml bottle, Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 7.4%. Dark mahogany colour, moderate off-white head. Very malty aroma and flavour, medium sweet, some acidity, notes of caramel, minimal hops.

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

650 ml bottle, at Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 6.5%. Orange to brownish-golden colour, small white head. Distinct aroma of ginger, also lactic acid. Medium sour flavour, lactic acid and ginger again, short finish.

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

Jan. 2020: Shared 440 ml can. Black colour, minimal brown head. Aroma of roast malts, lactose, molasses, vanilla and coffee - kind of sickly sweetish. Very sweet flavour, with the same elements as the aroma. Alcoholic. Too sweet.

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

330 ml can, at Cardinal, Stavanger. Pale golden colour, small white head. Interesting aroma and flavour of spiced tea, also plenty of lactic acid. Despite the excessive acidity, there is some kind of balance here, and the beer is very refreshing. Might sample this one again.