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

August 2020: 330 ml clear bottle, from Vinmonopolet Lyngdal. ABV is 6%. Golden to rosé colour, pours sparkling with a shortlived white head. Fresh aroma and flavour of various apple varieties, moderately sweet, a hint of sulphites. Nice one.

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

330 ml can, from Nærbutikken, Åkrafjordtunet. ABV is 4.7%. Clear and very pale straw colour, sparkling, no head. Aroma of apples and sulphites. Thin mouthfeel. Moderately sweet flavour of apples and sulphites. Can not compete with Hardangergutane's stronger ciders.

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: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

June 2020: 750 ml clear bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. Clear and very pale straw colour. Nice aroma of Gravenstein and Summerred apples. Slightly dry and crisp flavour, with notes of said apple varieties. Very good.

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

June 2021: 330 ml can, from Gulating ølutsalg, Stavanger. ABV is 4.7%. Clear and very pale pink colour, moderately sparkling. Distinct aroma of raspberries, hints of apples, hardly any hints of pears. The flavour is fairly dry and crisp, notes of raspberries and apples, minimal notes of pears.

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

May 2020: 750 ml clear bottle, from Vinmonopolet Sauda. Apple cider with 5% blackcurrants. ABV is 10%. Clear red colour, pours sparkling, no head. Aroma of eating apples and blackcurrants, hints of hay. Flavour mainly of apples, moderate notes of blackcurrants. Some fruity sweetness, but not too much - still quite crisp. Decent as an aperitif, or with food. Well balanced, easy drinking.

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

750 ml corked & caged dark green bottle, vintage 2022, from Vinmonopolet Odda. ABV is 7%. Clear and pale golden colour, pours moderately sparkling with a small and shortlived white head. Nice aroma of apples, hints of hops and sulphites. Crisp and dry flavour of apples and moderate hops, a hint of sulphites.

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

March 2022: 750 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken, at a steep price. ABV is 6.8%. Slightly hazy pale golden colour, pours sparkling with a moderate but shortlived white head. Pleasant aroma of "spicy" apple varieties and Citra hops. Moderate carbonation in the mouth. Flavour again of "spicy" apples and moderate hops, medium dry, moderately sour, but less citric than I expected. Some tannins, slightly astringent finish, hints of sulphites.

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

750 ml corked & caged dark bottle, as Von Wiesen Rosé Brut 2018, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 8.7%. Gusher bottle, pours vigorously sparkling with a large but rapidly diminishing white head. Pink to orange colour of the cider. Aroma of apples, redcurrants and blackcurrants, hints of farmhouse, oak and sulphites. Medium sweetness, the flavour has again notes of apples, redcurrants and blackcurrants, some fruity acidity, hints of oak and sulphites.

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

750 ml capped dark bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.0%. Pale golden colour, pours vigorously sparkling with a large white head that actually lasts a while. Dry-ish aroma of quince and herbs, apples in the background. Very dry and crisp flavour of quince and apples, a hint of sulphites.

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

750 ml corked & caged clear bottle, vintage 2022, lot 1, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 7.7% . Clear and pale rosé colour, pours sparkling with a small and shortlived white head. Aroma of apples, raspberries and hops. Semi-sweet flavour, raspberries on a background of apples, moderate hops in the finish, a hint of sulphites.

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

750 ml clear bottle, 2023 vintage, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 6.8%. Crystal clear and very pale golden colour, pours sparkling with a large white head that does not last long. Aroma of apples, apple pie, humid cellar and sweat. Medium dry and crisp flavour of apples, a moderate fruity acidity, a hint of broth.

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

750 ml clear bottle, batch #20231117, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 6.8%. Clear and very pale straw colour, pours moderately sparkling with a shortlived white head. Fresh aroma of apples. Dry and crisp flavour of apples.

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

750 ml clear bottle, batch #20230115, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 7.2%. Clear and extremely pale straw colour, pours sparkling with a large but shortlived white head. Interesting and complex aroma of various apple varieties, appleskin, hints of oak and sulphites. Dry and crisp flavour, notes of eating apples, great with food, but also enjoyable on its own.

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

750 ml corked & caged bottle, as Raaen Høgtid (Christmas seasonal), from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 12%. Apple varieties are Aroma and Gravenstein. Clear and extremely pale straw colour, pours moderately sparkling with a small and shortlived white head. Nice aroma of said apples, a hint of sulphites. Moderately sweet flavour of apples and alcohol. Would probably profit from a lower ABV. Don't think I'll buy this one again.

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

October 2020: 500 ml clear bottle, from Gulating Ølutsalg, Stavanger. ABV is 4.5%. Clear golden colour, pours lightly sparkling with a small and shortlived white head. Aroma of apples, oak and sulphites. Medium dry apple flavour with notes of oak and tannins, hints of sulphites.

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

September 2020: 500 ml clear bottle, from Gulating Ølutsalg, Stavanger. ABV is 4%. Clear red colour, pours sparkling with a large pink-ish head that actually lasts a while. Distinct aroma of blackberries, apples in the background. Sweet flavour with notes of blackberries and eating apples (no surprise there). Quite nice to drink.

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

January 2018: Shared 500 ml bottle, from Aberdeen Country Fair. ABV is 6.9%. Very pale straw colour. Nice aroma of apples, only a hint of whisky cask. Sweet apples in the flavour too, with subtle notes of whisky cask.

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

500 ml bottle, from Aberdeen Country Fair. ABV is 4%. Pinkish to peachy colour. Aroma of strawberry jam, hints of apples and dust. Sweet and fresh flavour, distinct notes of strawberries, also sweet apples.

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

750 ml clear bottle, harvest 2022, from the cidery. ABV is 8.0%. Hopped cider, apple varieties are Karin Schneider and Rubinstep. Clear and very pale straw colour, pours sparkling with a small and shortlived white head. Fresh aroma of said apples, a hint of citric and herbal hops, also a hint of sulphites. Fresh apple flavour, medium dry, moderate citric hops, again a hint of sulphites. Well balanced and enjoyable.

Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 10 | Flavor: 10 | Overall: 10

350 ml clear bottle, purchased at the cidery, no ordinary label, only a small handwritten note around the bottleneck. ABV is 11%. Clear and deep golden colour, no carbonation. Lovely aroma of concentrated apple cider and apple juice, also notes of oak and red wine. Very sweet and INTENSE flavour of concentrated cider / apple juice, oak in the background. Warming mouthfeel. Impressive and expensive.

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

350 ml bottle, as OmCider Fatlagra Holka, from the cidery. ABV is 8%. Deep golden colour, no carbonation. Pleasant aroma of concentrated cider and apple juice. Lovely sweet flavour of concentrated apple juice, oak and red wine, a hint of sulphites.

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

December 2018: 500 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet. ABV is 14%. Brewed on apple juice, honey and meadowsweet. No water added. Golden colour, pours moderately sparkling. Strong medicinal aroma of meadowsweet and alcohol. Sweet flavour of honey, dessert apples and alcohol, with bitter notes of the meadowsweet. Too boozy for me, really. Still drinkable.

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

750 ml bottle, vintage 2022, from Vinmonopolet Klepp. ABV is 5%. Golden colour, pours sparkling with a large but shortlived white head. Lovely aroma of various apple varieties. Semi-dry flavour ("brut" is an exaggeration from the cidery), again pleasant notes of various eating apples and cider apples. Might well buy again.

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

750 ml corked bottle, as Saizar Euskal Sagardoa Natural cider from Basque Country, Vintage 2021, purchased at Vinmonopolet Klepp. ABV is 6.5%. Golden colour, just the faintest hint of carbonation. Pleasant aroma of apples, a hint of sulphites. Medium dry flavour of apples, again a hint of sulphites.