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

Sep. 2017: 500 ml bottle in cardboard case, as Innis & Gunn Latitude & Longitude Series 001 Raspberry Barrel Aged Saison, at Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 6%. Clear golden colour, large to moderate white head. High level of carbonation. Nice aroma of spicy saison yeast and raspberries, hints of oak. The flavour is a bit too sweet for my taste, distinct caramel, again with notes of spicy saison yeast, oak and raspberries, herbal bittering hops in the finish.

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

330 ml bottle, from Gulating Ølutsalg, Stavanger. ABV is 4.6%. Very pale and nearly clear straw colour, large white head. Aroma of spicy saison yeast, melon and stewed pale fruits, also herbal hops. The flavour is moderately sweet, but still fairly crisp and refreshing, with the same elements as the aroma.

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 4

Feb. 2018: On tap at Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. Very pale yellow colour, white head. Aroma of melons, some citrus. Citric flavour with unfresh notes of melons. Very thin mouthfeel.

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

330 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.8%. Slightly hazy pale golden colour, moderate to small white head. Aroma of light malts and spicy saison yeast, hints of oak and red wine. Citric and vinous mouthfeel. Flavour of lemons, dry white wine, red wine and oak, also spicy saison yeast. Nice and refreshing.

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

330 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.5%. Slightly hazy brown colour, large to moderate off-white head. Herbal aroma (of the flowers of meadowsweet and rosebay willowherb, which both are part of the recipe here), also notes of brown malts, Bitter herbal flavour, sharpish finish, interesting more than really good.

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

330 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.9%. Pale golden colour, a slight haziness, large white head. Aroma of sweetish pilsener malts, Belgian ale yeast, and floral and fruity hops, notes of plums. Flavour with the same elements, also distinct spicy notes, both from the yeast and the bittering hops.

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

330 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 7.7%. Hazy brownish-golden colour, large to moderate white head. Yeasty and vinous aroma, hints of redcurrants. Fresh and vinous flavour, notes of spicy saison yeast, again hints of redcurrants, followed by distinct bittering hops. Quite good.

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

May 2012: Sample at Copenhagen Beer Celebration. Golden colour. Nice aroma of tropical fruits and saison yeast. Tropical fruits in the flavour too, also notes of coriander. Good beer.

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

Bottle, RBNAG 2009 in Vatlandsvåg. Golden to orange colour, moderate white head. Nice aroma of saison yeast and oranges. The flavour has some coriander and orange, sourish finish.

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

Bottle, 6.7% ABV, RBNAG 2009 in Vatlandsvåg. Cloudy golden colour, moderate white head. Nice aroma of Belgian yeast and farmhouse. Flavour of Belgian saison yeast and some peppery notes.

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

Bottle, ABV 5%, RBNAG 2009 in Vatlandsvåg. Golden colour, slightly hazy, low head. Moderate spicy aroma with notes of farmhouse, hints of farmhouse cider. The flavour has a bit of "rough" farmhouse character, on a basis of Belgian yeast. Moderately bitter finish. Drinkable, but did not blow my socks off.

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

375 ml bottle, kindly shared by my beer pal Olav, who bought it at Nørrebro Bryghus. ABV 6.5%. Hazy golden colour, big to moderate white head. Nice fruity aroma with lemony notes. Very acidic and lemony flavour, funky notes.

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

500 ml bottle, batch #240, from Vinmonopolet. ABV is 6.5%. Light brown hazy colour, big off-white head. Lovely aroma of fruity hops and orange peel, also notes of Belgian ale yeast and mild spices. The flavour is a bit too sweet for a beer for sweaty farm workers, but still good - also fruity, yeasty and spicy notes, hints of caramel, with a distinct hoppy bitterness and a hint of smoke in the finish.

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

Sample from 330 ml bottle at the Brewery International stand, Smak 09. ABV was 5.0%, according to the importer. Beautiful copper colour, moderate head. Fruity aroma and flavour (red berries), notes of caramel. Low bitterness.

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

330 ml bottle, as Tamamura Honten Miyama Blonde (Harvest Brew - Fresh Hop), courtesy of Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 7.0%. Pale straw coloured beer, hazy. Decent white head. Moderate but nice aroma of Belgian ale yeast and citrus, hints of mild spices. Fresh and zesty flavour with distinct spicy notes, hints of citrus. Peppery and hoppy bitter finish and aftertaste.

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

750 ml bottle, courtesy of Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 4.5%. Slightly hazy very pale yellow colour, huge white head. Nice spicy aroma, notes of Belgian ale yeast, hops and citrus, hints of farmhouse. Refreshing flavour, mildly spicy, some citrussy fruitiness, moderate hops. Best served relatively cold.

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

1 pint 9.4 fl. oz.. corked bottle, 2009 version, courtesy of Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 6.5%. Pours first crystal pale yellow with fine bubbles, moderate white head, some sediment in the bottle. Aroma of damp basement, some fruit (cider apples) and hints of horse stable in the background, but has not the fine aroma balance of a good Belgian ale. The flavour has distinct notes of brettanomyces, some spiciness, and fairly bitter American hops in the finish - but again without the flavour harmony of a real Belgian. Not a bad beer, but I expected something far better than this.

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

750 ml bottle, courtesy of Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 6.5%. The glass fills completely with a huge white head, while a pale golden and slightly hazy beer only slowly appears. Rustic aroma with notes of farmhouse (brettanomyces) and oxidised apples, also spicy notes (coriander, cloves). Moderate carbonation in the mouth. The flavour is distinctly hoppy and moderately spicy throughout, with a bitter finish. Easy drinking for its strength.

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

1 pt. 9.4 fl. oz. bottle, courtesy of Cardinal Pub & Bar , Stavanger. ABV not mentioned on the label. Chestnut coloured beer, big off-white head. Moderate aroma of Belgian ale yeast, hints of brown bread and spices. Fairly light bodied, easy drinking and refreshing. The flavour has some citric acidity, moderate malts, fairly dry, very moderate hops. Okay, but not exceptional.

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

750 ml bottle, courtesy of Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 6.0%. "Saison Aromatica e Fruttata." Ingredients include spices. Very pale yellow colour, slightly hazy. Huge white head. Very nice fruity and spicy aroma. The flavour is dry and spicy with a certain acidity. Light bodied for its strength. ~

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

11. 2 fl. oz. bottle, from Vinmonopolet. ABV is 6.0%. Very pale yellow colour, huge white head. Typical aroma of saison yeast, fruity and spicy notes. The flavour is fairly crisp and spicy, not too sweet. Distinct bitterness in the finish.

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

Sampled bottle, RBNAG 2007 in Grimstad. ABV was 7.7%. Brewed with edible flowers. Golden colour. Unusual aroma of various flowers and herbs + honey and oak. Herbal and very sweet flavour with notes of tobacco. A bit "too special" for me.

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

Sampled bottle, RBNAG 2007 in Grimstad. Reddish brown colour - certainly not "schwarz"! Moderate bakery aroma. Moderate roasty flavour, relatively thin mouthfeel, some fruitiness.

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

Sampled bottle, RBNAG 2007 in Grimstad. ABV was 5.2%. Nearly black colour. Decent roasty aroma. Fairly roasty flavour, not bad, some fruitiness, relatively light bodied.

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

500 ml "Bügelflasche" (swingtop bottle), at Die Kleine Bierstube, Aarhus. ABV was 4.9%. Very dark ruby colour, nearly black. Big to moderate beige head. Moderate but nice aroma of brown bread and dark malts. The flavour is smooth and malty but not too sweet, with a very subtle roastiness. Low bitterness. Easy drinking.