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

Nov. 2020: 750 ml corked & caged clear bottle, vintage 2019, from Vinmonopolet Odda. ABV is 8.5%. Clear and very pale golden colour, pours sparkling with a large but shortlived head. Lovely aroma of Gravenstein and other dessert apple varieties. Medium sweet but still crisp flavour of eating apples. Light bodied and refreshing for its strength. An enjoyable cider!

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

Oct. 2017: Shared 750 ml bottle at local tasting., from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 7%. Dark brown colour, nearly black. Large beige head. Malty aroma, hints of brown kandij sugar and mild spices. Well balanced and harmonious flavour, again with notes of brown kandij sugar and mild spices.

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

330 ml bottle, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 8.3%. Moderately hazy straw colour, huge white head. Sweetish aroma of glucose syrup, Belgian ale yeast and mild spices / spicy hops. Medium sweet flavour with the same elements, more distinct hop bitterness than in most Belgian strong pale ales, but well balanced.

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Hazy yellow colour, large to moderate white head. Aroma of pine, spruce, grapefruit / citrus and tropical fruits, apricot. The flavour has the same elements, decent bitterness. Good beer!

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

750 ml corked & caged bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 9.5%. Golden colour, large to moderate white head. Distinctly woody aroma, also notes of Belgian ale yeast, white kandij sugar syrup and mild spices. Flavour with the same elements, not too sweet. Moderate to low bitterness.

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 9

500 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet Sandnes Kvadrat. ABV is 5.2%. Copper colour, moderate head, slightly off-white. Aroma of malts, toffee and caramel. Flavour of malts, toffee, citric and earthy hops, not too sweet, well balanced, satisfying. Would buy again.

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

June 2021: 750 ml clear bottle, kindly supplied by Gulating Ølutsalg, Stavanger, on my initiative. ABV is 4.7%. Clear and very pale straw colour, pours sparkling with a large white head that actually lasts a while. Pleasant aroma of sweet and sour apples. Pleasant, slightly sweet and refreshing flavour of dessert apples. Yummi - this is the real thing!

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Odda. ABV is 6%. Hops are Eldorado, Idaho 7 and Sabro. Deep golden colour, moderate but lasting white head. Aroma of citrus, tropical fruits and yellow stonefruits, also sprucetips. The flavour has the same elements, with a sufficient malt backbone, moderate sweetness, and a decent resinous bitterness in the finish. Good beer.

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Opaque and very pale yellow colour, moderate white head. Distinct fruity aroma with notes of peaches, apricots, citrus and tropical fruits, hints of sprucetips. Smooth and pleasant flavour with the same elements as the aroma, not too sweet. Enjoyable.

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

April 2022: On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Very dark brown to black colour, tan head. A classic porter this one. Moderate roasty notes in aroma and flavour, some "burnt" notes, fairly dry. Enough prune fruitiness to make it very drinkable. Jolly good.

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

440 ml can, as BrewDog Double Hazy Jane New England IPA, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 7.2%. Hazy / murky golden colour, moderate to small white head. Aroma of citrus, tropical fruits, yellow stonefruits, spruce and pine. Flavour with the same elements, not too sweet, moderate bitterness. Good beer.

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

440 ml can, as BrewDog Triple Hazy Jane New England IPA, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 9.5%. Murky golden colour, moderate white head. Strong aroma of peaches, mango and pineapple, some pine. Medium sweet flavour of said fruits, moderate bitterness. Enjoyable.

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

330 ml can, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 16%. Pitch black colour, small brown head. Aroma of roast malts, coffee, molasses, fusel, oak, vanilla and caramel. Warming mouthfeel. Medium sweet flavour of roast malts, coffee, vanilla, oak and chocolate.

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

750 ml green bottle, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 7.5%. Hazy golden colour, large white head. Aroma of brettanomyces / farmhouse, funk and oak. Medium sour flavour of brettanomyces and oak, hints of lemons.

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

April 2014: 330 ml bottle, Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 8.2%. OG 1072, FG 1010. IBU 107. Hops are Warrior, Summit and Amarillo. Unfiltered and unpasteurised. Amber colour, only slightly hazy, moderate head, slightly off-white. Strong aroma of fruity hops (oranges, tropical fruits). The flavour is medium sweet (= not too much) with distinct hops throughout, fruity first, piney and grapefruity bitterness in the finish. Love for hops indeed, but not murderous.

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

Small sample from can at Vectura-messe. Orange to golden colour. Fresh aroma and flavour of multiple hop varieties. Good bitterness, enjoyable. Will buy again.

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

440 ml can, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 10.0%. Opaque yellow colour, large white head. Aroma of yellow stonefruits, some tropical fruits and citrus, a hint of sprucetips. The flavour is not too sweet, but has the same elements as the aroma, also pine needles in the medium bitter finish. Good beer.

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

500 ml can, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 6.2%. Murky yellow colour, moderate white head. Aroma of ripe and over-ripe yellow stonefruits, tropical fruits, citrus and sprucetips. Citric flavour, also notes of yellow stonefruits and tropical fruits, hints of sprucetips, moderate to low bitterness. Good beer.

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

440 ml can, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 6.5%. Hops are Simcoe, Superdelic and Motueka. Murky yellow to orange colour, moderate white head. Aroma of citrus, apricots and tropical fruits, hints of spruce. Medium sweet flavour with the same elements, low bitterness. Good beer.

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

440 ml can, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 8.0%. Opaque / murky yellow colour, moderate white head. Pleasant aroma of ripe yellow stonefruits, pineapple and other tropical fruits, some citrus and spruce too. Citric mouthfeel. Medium sweet flavour with the same elements as the aroma, low bitterness. Lovely beer!

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet. ABV is 10%. Black colour, moderate tan head. Moderate aroma of roast malts and chili. The flavour has a moderate chocolate sweetness, but not too much. A distinct and warming chili burn throughout. Nice beer.

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

750 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet. ABV is 5.9%. Deep reddish brown colour, moderate beige head. Aroma of brettanomyces / farmhouse, red wine, oak and lingonberries. Moderately sour flavour, notes of brett, oak and lingonberries, but well balanced and easy drinking.

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

On tap at Mandag i Annen, Cardinal, Stavanger. Opaque yellow colour, moderate white head. Both aroma and flavour have notes of citrus and white grapes, also hints of tropical fruits. Despite all the fruitiness there is also a distinct and well balanced bitterness. A very good beer!

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

On tap at Mandag i Annen, Cardinal, Stavanger. Black colour, tan head. Roasty aroma and flavour, fairly dry and "clean" flavour (no sugarbombs here!), hints of coffee and unsweetened liquorice, noticeable bittering hops. No surprises here - simply a well made Baltic porter.

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 8

750 ml green waxed bottle, as Wild Beer After Oak BA Wild Belgian Ale, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.2%. Slightly hazy golden to orange colour, small white head. Aroma of funk, farmhouse / brettanomyces, honey melons, flowers and honey. The flavour is moderately sour, notes of melons and honey again, but the beer is not very sweet. Hints of oranges and tangerines, also discrete hints of oak, dry finish, low bitterness.