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

Shared can at local tasting. Cloudy yellow colour, full of yeast, white head. Intense aroma of piney and grapefruity hops. Intense hoppy flavour too, very bitter. Over the top for me.

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

330 ml bottle, as Baladin l'IPA, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.5%. Slightly hazy orange to amber colour, large to moderate white (or slightly off-white) head. Aroma of grain, dust, marmalade and broth. Flavour of citrus, orange marmalade, grapefruit, pine, still with unwanted hints of broth. Medium bitter. The flavour is, after all, better than the aroma, but this is not a beer I'll buy again.

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

330 ml can, from Coop Extra Prestemarka, Tau. ABV is 0.5%. Cloudy pale yellow colour, small white head. Fairly nice aroma of mango, also notes of pineapple and citrus. Relatively dry flavour with notes of the same fruits, also a sharpish hop bitterness in the finish. Not bad for a n/a beer.

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

330 ml bottle, as Wold Top Landmark British Lager, from Gulating ølutsalg, Stavanger. ABV is 4.2%. Clear pale golden colour, moderate white head. Fairly nice floral and herbal aroma, hints of honey. Citric mouthfeel. Citric and herbal flavour, quite sharp bitterness in the aftertaste.

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

330 ml bottle, Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 5.3%. Golden brown colour, slightly hazy. Moderate white head. Dryish aroma of wood and lightly roasted malts, hints of ashes. Dry flavour with a slight fruity acidity, notes of wood, rye bread and lightly roasted malts again, some resin. Medium bitter aftertaste.

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

330 ml bottle, bought at the brewery. ABV is 9.3%. Golden colour, moderate white head. Sweetish aroma of malts, white kandij sugar syrup, stewed fruits and mild spices. Sweet and spicy flavour with the same elements as the aroma, also dead yeast cells and an unexpectedly bitter finish.

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

330 ml bottle conditioned, L055, from Aberdeen Country Fair. ABV is 4.7%. Amber colour, moderate white (or slightly off-white) head. Woody aroma with notes of piney and earthy hops, a whiff of smoke. The flavour is fairly dry and slightly woody, moderate piney and earthy hops again. Not a beer I'd care to buy again.

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

Keg half pint at the Granite City (JDW), Aberdeen Airport. 5.2% ABV. Nearly clear golden to orange colour, small white head. Aroma of banana, banana toffee and cloves. Slightly sweet flavour, with the same elements as the aroma. Too much banana, really.

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

330 ml bottle, from Kalø Whisky & Vin, Denmark. ABV is 4.5%. Slightly hazy golden colour, large white head. Aroma of citrus, humid basement, yeast and dust. Citric mouthfeel. Flavour of citrus, yeast and pale malts, medium dry.

Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

300 ml bottle, from Bio Station Store, Antwerpen Centraal. Organic. ABV is 5.0%. Hazy straw colour, moderate white head. Unfresh aroma of malts and stale jam, a hint of coriander. The flavour is somewhat better and fresher than the aroma, notes of wheat, citrus peel and coriander. Moderate hops.

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Bryne. ABV is 5.5%. Golden colour, nearly clear, small white head. Aroma of yeast, malts and stale jam, hints of cloves and banana. Citric mouthfeel. The flavour is surprisingly bitter and medicinal throughout, some citrus / grapefruit and banana. Drinkable, but overall very disappointing, I expect more from HaandBryggeriet.

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

330 ml bottle, from Hos Walter, Ebeltoft. ABV is 6.3%. Clear golden colour, large to moderate white head. Sweetish aroma of pilsener malts, notes of grassy and floral Saaz hops, a hint of honey. Medium sweet flavour of malts and alcohol, moderate bittering hops.

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

330 ml bottle, as Hancock Merry Christmas Happy New Year, vintage 2018, from Skjold Burne, Hjørring. ABV is 6.3%. Clear golden colour, moderate white head. Sweetish aroma of pilsener malts and carapilsener, also alcohol. The flavour is medium sweet with notes of malts, caramel and alcohol, moderate hops. Probably good with some rye bread and "sildemad", and a "snaps".

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

500 ml bottle, Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 4.6%. Pale golden colour, large white head. Typical German pilsener aroma, German hops with herbal, grassy and floral notes. Some sweetish malty notes too. Fairly crisp and fresh flavour, distinct German hops, but with more malty sweetness than you’ll find in most German pilseners. Clearly better than industrial pilseners, but probably overpriced - this is all about greed, remember ...

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

500 ml can, from SPAR Jørpeland. Brewed with mango juice concentrate. ABV is 4.7%. Very pale yellow colour, only slightly hazy, large white head. Fairly fresh aroma of mango and "peach" candy. Citric mouthfeel, The flavour has notes of citrus, mango and peaches, with a fairly distinct bitterness in the finish. Better than I feared, but won't be my daily indulgence.

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

330 ml can, from Gulating Ølutsalg, Stavanger. ABV is 4.7%. Slightly hazy deep golden to orange colour, moderate white head. Aroma of tangerine, also some floral notes. Flavour of malts and tangerine, moderate earthy hops in the finish. Drinkable, but not great.

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 7.4%. Moderately hazy deep golden to orange colour, huge white head. Moderate aroma, malts and a little fruitiness, hints of malt vinegar. The flavour is more malty than hoppy, with a slight vinegary acidity (probably not intended) - fair enough to drink, but quite different from the commercial description.

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

500 ml bottle, from Gulating Ølutsalg, Stavanger. ABV is 4.7%. Nearly black colour, huge and lasting beige head. Dry-ish aroma of coffee and dark malts, a hint of dark chocolate. Fizzy mouthfeel, overcarbonated. Dry flavour with the same elements as the aroma, moderate bitterness, lacks fruitiness.

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

On tap at Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. Hazy yellow colour, white head. Aroma of lactic acid, over-ripe raspberries and passionfruit. Sour flavour of lactic acid, lemons and grapefruit, hints of passionfruit. Refreshing.

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

330 ml can, as Dragur Mykr Brown Ale, from Gulating ølutsalg, Stavanger. ABV is 4.7%, IBU 23. Brewed for Dragur by Berentsens Brygghus. Mahogany colour, moderate to small off-white head. Aroma of chocolate, caramel, brittle, brown malts and brown bread. Moderate carbonation. Flavour of caramel malts and brown malts, also brown bread, not too sweet. The hops are too moderate, even for a brown ale.

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

Bottle, from Costco, Sacramento. Golden color, white head. Aroma and flavour of American hops, saison yeast and grape must - an unusual combination, more interesting than really great. Not a bad beer though.

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

Shared bottle at local tasting. 2018 vintage. Orange colour, white head. The aroma has notes of old jam and alcohol. Alcoholic sweet flavour. Over the top for me.

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

650 ml bottle, kindly shared by our beerpal Ole Anders. ABV is 7.3%. Cognac-coloured beer, moderate white head. Moderate aroma, hints of caramel, butterscotch, malts and dust. Flavour of caramel malts and butterscotch. Too sweet. Minimal hops.

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

Shared 355 ml bottle at local tasting ABV is 4.5%. Golden colour, moderate white head. Weak aroma, only a hint of ginger. More distinct ginger in the flavour, but not overpowering. A slight fruity acidity in the otherwise uninteresting pale ale base. Thin mouthfeel.

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

RBESG 2016 in Barcelona. Shared can at Rosses i Torrades. Very dark brown colour. Roasty aroma and flavour, medium dry, well hopped. An average brown ale.