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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
3751 Salikatt Haboob Norway Imperial IPA 3.7

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Jørpeland. ABV is 8.0%. Cloudy yellow colour, moderate white head. Nice aroma of spruce, lime, pineapple and oranges. Citric flavour, moderate lactose sweetness, also notes of sprucetips and pine needles.

Oct 31, 2023
06:04:58 PM
3752 Salikatt Vibrant New England Double IPA Norway Imperial IPA 3.9

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Madla. ABV is 8.0%. Hazy golden colour, large white head. Aroma of citrus, yellow stonefruits and tropical fruits, a hint of spruce. The flavour has sprucetips, citrus / grapefruit, yellow stonefruits and pineapple. A moderate bitterness in the finish.

Jun 10, 2024
03:00:29 PM
3753 BrewHeart The Secret Life of Hops No 4 DDH Double NEIPA Germany Imperial IPA 3.9

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Madla. ABV is 8.0%. Slightly hazy golden colour, moderate white head. Aroma of citrus, yellow plums and ripe peaches. Citric flavour, notes of yellow stonefruits, hints of spicy hops in the otherwise dry and grainy finish, low bitterness.

Jun 11, 2024
03:02:31 PM
3754 Sudden Death You Can't Hide from the Dead Man Germany Imperial IPA 3.6

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.

Jun 21, 2024
10:07:09 PM
3755 Apex (ABC) Necrocosm TIPA Sweden Imperial IPA 3.5

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Herbarium, Stavanger. ABV is 10%. Opaque / murky yellow colour, moderate white head. Aroma of melon, over-ripe pineapple and guava, a bit unfresh. Flavour of said fruits, also citrus, resin and alcohol.

Jun 24, 2024
07:28:52 PM
3756 Funky Fluid The Juicyville Freddy (S01E02) Poland Imperial IPA 4.1

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

500 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Herbarium, Stavanger. ABV is 8.1%. Hazy yellow colour, moderate to small white head. Aroma of yellow stonefruits (particularly peaches) and tropical fruits (particularly pineapple), also hints of citrus and spruce. Citric flavour, also distinct notes of the above fruits, hints of pine needles, very refreshing. Good beer!

Jun 25, 2024
03:16:04 PM
3757 Poppels Broen Double India Pale Ale Sweden Imperial IPA 3.7

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

440 ml can, as Poppels Broen Double India Pale Ale, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 9%, IBU 65. Moderately hazy golden to orange colour, moderate to small white head. Aroma of various citrus fruits, hints of pine. Citric mouthfeel and flavour. Piney / resinous notes, good bitterness.

Jul 2, 2024
10:42:19 PM
3758 Salikatt x Sureshot Bulletproof New England Triple IPA Norway Imperial IPA 4.1

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

440 ml can, will soon be available at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 10%. Opaque / murky yellow colour, large to moderate white head. Lovely aroma of lime and other citrus fruits, also passionfruit and other tropical fruits, hints of crushed green gooseberries and crushed white grapes. The flavour has also notes of said fruits, with a piney / resinous bitterness in the finish. A nice hopburn and some alcohol.

Jul 3, 2024
04:58:33 PM
3759 Rygr Seid Phantasm III (3) Dobbel NEIPA Norway Imperial IPA 4.0

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Herbarium. ABV is 8%. Opaque yellow colour, moderate white head. Aroma of citrus, yellow plums, crushed white grapes, hints of guava. Citric flavour, a bit on the sweet side, notes of said fruits, moderate to low bitterness. Nice to drink.

Jul 19, 2024
03:04:33 PM
3760 Rygr Seid Phantasm IV (4) Dobbel NEIPA Norway Imperial IPA 3.8

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Herbarium. ABV is 8.0%. Hazy yellow colour, moderate white head. Aroma of melon, guava and yellow plums. Medium sweet flavour of said fruits, also citrus. Low bitterness.

Jul 21, 2024
03:34:17 PM
3761 Basqueland / Deya 8th Anniversary Chop Chop Spain Imperial IPA 4.0

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!

Feb 10, 2024
02:37:17 PM
3762 BrewHeart Hopocalypse Now Germany Imperial IPA 3.8

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

440 ml can, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 8.1%. Murky yellow colour, moderate white head. Aroma of citrus, peaches and tropical fruits. Moderately sweet flavour with the same elements, a moderate bitterness in the aftertaste. Quite good.

Feb 12, 2024
03:24:49 PM
3763 Salikatt Stardust Norway Imperial IPA 4.0

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!

Mar 6, 2024
04:13:04 PM
3764 Funky Fluid / Moksa Sticky Clouds Poland Imperial IPA 3.8

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

500 ml can, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 8.1%. Hazy yellow colour, moderate white head. Aroma of yellow stonefruits and tropical fruits, hints of citrus. Good mouthfeel. The flavour has the same elements as the aroma, not too sweet, moderate bitterness.

Mar 8, 2024
10:25:44 AM
3765 Saint Germain Page 24 Black Edition Double I.P.A. France Imperial IPA 3.2

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

330 ml stubby bottle, as Saint Germain Page 24 Black Edition Double I.P.A., from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 8.9%. Moderately hazy brownish-orange colour, moderate to small white head. Aroma of American hops, piney and catty notes, not as fresh as I hoped. Piney and grapefruity flavour, notes of caramel and crystal malts, distinct bitterness in the aftertaste. Drinkable, but not a winner in a field with many competitors.

Mar 13, 2024
06:41:38 PM
3766 BrewHeart Billy's Hop Germany Imperial IPA 3.9

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Hazy yellow colour, moderate white head. Aroma of melon and tropical fruits. Flavour again of melon and tropical fruits, also yellow stonefruits, decent bitterness. A very good beer.

Apr 10, 2024
03:22:38 PM
3767 Salikatt Double Halo Norway Imperial IPA 4.0

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 8.0%. Cloudy / murky yellow colour, moderate white head. Nice aroma of citrus and various tropical fruits. Flavour of grapefruit, pineapple and passionfruit, some resinous notes in the finish, moderate bitterness. An enjoyable brew.

Apr 17, 2024
06:50:25 PM
3768 Whiplash Temporary Pleasure Ireland Imperial IPA 3.9

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

April 2022: On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Hazy golden colour, white head. Aroma and flavour of citrus, mango, pineapple and pine needles, fairly bitter. Nice and enjoyable.

Nov 8, 2023
11:13:51 AM
3769 BrewDog Triple Hazy Jane United Kingdom Imperial IPA 4.0

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.

Nov 12, 2023
10:58:49 AM
3770 Salikatt Hyper Cube New England Quadruple IPA Norway Imperial IPA 3.8

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Sola. ABV is 12%. Murky brownish-orange-golden colour, large and lasting white head. Distinct aroma of tropical fruits, particularly mango, pineapple, papaya and guava. Medium sweet flavour of said fruits, also pine needles, resin and alcohol, medium bitter finish.

Nov 19, 2023
06:53:55 PM
3771 Salikatt Killdozer New England Double IPA Norway Imperial IPA 4.1

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Sola. ABV is 8.0%. Opaque yellow colour, large to moderate white head. Lovely aroma of citrus and tropical fruits, hints of sprucetips. Medium sweet flavour with the same elements.

Nov 20, 2023
10:09:33 AM
3772 Salikatt Dust Devil New England Double IPA Norway Imperial IPA 4.1

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Sola. ABV is 8.0%. Murky brownish-yellow colour, moderate white head. Aroma of peaches (fresh and stewed), pineapple and fresh apricots, a hint of sprucetips. Rich mouthfeel. Flavour of citrus and said fruits, hints of pine needles, but the bitterness is low. Some sweetness, but not too much. Good beer.

Nov 21, 2023
12:52:58 PM
3773 Salikatt Bundle Up New England Double IPA Norway Imperial IPA 3.9

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Sola. ABV is 8.0%. Opaque / murky yellow colour, moderate white head. Aroma of sweet tropical fruits (particularly pineapple), citrus and lactose. The flavour has some lactose sweetness, but not too much. Citrus and tropical fruits again. Hints of pine needles and sprucetips, but the bitterness is low.

Nov 21, 2023
08:53:56 PM
3774 Polly's Brew DDH Rosa United Kingdom Imperial IPA 3.4

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Sola. ABV is 10.0%. Hops are Citra, Ekuanot, Galaxy, Mosaic and Simcoe. Opaque / murky yellow colour, moderate white head. Strong aroma of over-ripe pineapple, papaya and guava, hints of citrus and sprucetips. Sweet (too sweet?) flavour of said over-ripe fruits and alcohol. Low to moderate bitterness.

Nov 25, 2023
09:02:47 PM
3775 Maisel & Friends Hopfenreiter #8 Double IPA (2023) Germany Imperial IPA 3.8

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

330 ml bottle, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 8.5%. Moderately hazy orange to brown colour, large to moderate white head. Aroma of citrus, pine and orange marmalade, okay, but surprisingly little complexity of aromas from that many hop varieties. Medium sweet flavour, both malts and hops in abundancy, citric and piney notes, reasonably bitter.

Nov 29, 2023
12:39:23 AM