Beer Reviews by SIGMUND

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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
276 Flying Couch Out of Office Denmark IPA 3.8

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Herbarium. ABV is 6%. Hazy yellow colour, large white head. Distinct aroma of guava, papaya and honeydew melon. Smooth flavour of citrus and said fruits, low bitterness. Easy drinking.

Aug 13, 2024
02:01:24 PM
277 Hogna Humlebajer Lager Norway Lager 2.7

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

440 ml can, from Coop Mega Madla Handelslag. ABV is 4.7%. Golden brown colour, moderate white head. Aroma of caramel, yeast, juniper twigs and pine. The flavour is not too sweet, but has a hint of caramel. Distinct notes of yeast, juniper twigs and pine. Medium bitter. Not a beer I'll buy again.

Aug 12, 2024
06:06:10 PM
278 Hogna Gull Golden Ale Norway Blonde Ale 3.5

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

August 2020: 440 ml can, batch #188, from Det Gode Brygg, Sandnes. ABV is 4.5%. Pale golden colour, slightly hazy. Moderate to small white head. Nice aroma of citric and spicy hops, hints of tropical fruits. Citric mouthfeel, light bodied. The flavour has citric, herbal and spicy hops, moderate bitterness. Refreshing.

Aug 12, 2024
05:14:46 AM
279 Hogna 1332 Blanc Norway Witbier 3.4

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

July 2019: On tap at the Malt & Humle tent, Gladmatfestivalen, Stavanger. Pale yellow colour, small white head. Aroma of orange peel and coriander seeds. Citric and wheaty flavour, also notes of coriander and cloves.

Aug 11, 2024
09:06:26 PM
280 Solna Solaris IPA Sweden IPA 3.2

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

330 ml slimline can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6%. Moderately hazy golden colour, huge and lasting white head. Aroma of citrus, pineapple and papaya. Fizzy mouthfeel (overcarbonated). Yeasty flavour, also notes of citrus, tropical fruits and pine. Medium bitter finish.

Aug 10, 2024
10:01:29 PM
281 Lysefjorden Bayer Norway Dunkel / Dark Lager 2.2

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

500 ml bottle, from Vaaland, Bryne. ABV is 4.7%. Reddish brown colour, very small head, slightly off-white, moderate carbonation. Aroma of malts, caramel and brown bread, a hint of dark fruits. Thin mouthfeel. The flavour has some acidic notes, but not to an unpleasant degree. Otherwise the same elements as the aroma. Drinkable, but you'll get better dunkels from industrial breweries, to a lower price.

Aug 10, 2024
08:55:35 PM
282 Stigbergets Triple Haze Sweden Imperial IPA 3.6

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 10%. Cloudy yellow to orange colour, small white head. Aroma of citrus, pine and spicy hops, hints of tropical fruits. The flavour is sweet, with noticeable alcohol, notes of citrus, tropical fruits and pine. Okay, but Amazing Haze is a better choice IMO.

Aug 10, 2024
01:38:19 PM
283 FINN Tropical NEIPA Sweden IPA 4.2

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

330 ml slimline can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.3%. Hazy brownish-orange colour, moderate white head. Aroma of guava, mango and pineapple. Citric mouthfeel and flavour, notes of said tropical fruits, hints of melon, moderate piney notes in the dry aftertaste. Very refreshing.

Aug 10, 2024
01:16:58 PM
284 Stigbergets Amazing Haze Sweden IPA 3.7

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.5%. Murky orange colour, moderate to small white head. Strong aroma of tangerine, also notes of pine and spruce. Citric mouthfeel and flavour, notes of tangerine, oranges and pine needles. Bitter aftertaste.

Aug 9, 2024
06:35:43 PM
285 Salikatt Decompression Pilsner Norway Bohemian / Czech Pilsener 3.6

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Herbarium, Stavanger. ABV is 5.2%. Pale golden colour, large white head. Aroma of grass, hay, flowers and heather honey. Crisp flavour of herbal and floral hops, sufficient malts, medium bitter finish, refreshing.

Aug 9, 2024
05:12:11 PM
286 Salikatt Mariana Trench Norway Imperial IPA 4.3

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Herbarium, Stavanger. ABV is 8.0%. Opaque greyish-brownish-yellow colour, moderate white head. Strong and lovely aroma of citrus and tropical fruits, hints of pine and spruce. Equally lovely and chewy flavour (yes, I love Idaho 7!) with citrus galore, also tropical fruits, sprucetips and pine needles. Moderate bitterness. Sufficient malty and oaty backbone.

Aug 9, 2024
10:39:10 AM
287 Chimay Grande Réserve Fermentée En Barriques: Chène Français, Chène Américain, Calvados - 2023 Belgium Abbey Quadrupel 4.4

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

375 ml corked & caged bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 10.5%. Clear and deep brown colour, huge off-white head. Aroma of calvados, ice cider, oak, raisins and brown sugar. The flavour is rich, fruity and pleasant, but not too sweet, and has the same elements as the aroma, also moderate bittering hops. Dry finish.

Aug 8, 2024
06:14:30 PM
288 Slakteren Crux - DDH NE Pale Ale #9 Norway American Pale Ale 3.5

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

November 2021: 440 ml can, batch #1108, from Gulating Ølutsalg, Stavanger. ABV is 4.7%. Hazy pale yellow colour, large white head. Aroma of spruce, tropical fruits and citrus. Fairly dry flavour, notes of sprucetips and pine needles, grapefruit and hints of tropical fruits. Moderate bitterness.

Aug 8, 2024
03:54:11 PM
289 ELØ - En Liten Øl Topas Mexicansk Lager Norway Pale Lager 1.8

Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 5 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 3

330 ml can, from Vaaland, Bryne. ABV is 4.7%. Pale golden colour, moderate to small white head. Aroma of maize, newmown grass and a hint of citrus. Bland flavour, a little citrus, low bitterness. Forgettable.

Aug 8, 2024
01:23:54 AM
290 Egils Jólagull Iceland Vienna / Amber Lager 3.6

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

September 2019: 330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Kvadrat. ABV is 5.4%. Beautiful and clear reddish brown colour, moderate off-white head. Aroma of malts, caramel and mild Christmas spices. Malty flavour with the same elements, not too sweet, moderate hops. Pleasant to drink. Better than expected.

Aug 7, 2024
02:08:12 PM
291 Egils Maltextrakt Iceland Reduced Alcohol 2.5

Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 4

500 ml can, from Helgø Meny Kvadrat. Cola colour, large to moderate beige head. Aroma of malts, caramel and pumpernickel bread. Very sweet flavour with loads of malt sugar and caramel, also notes of pumpernickel and liquorice. Low bitterness.

Aug 7, 2024
01:02:07 PM
292 Munkholm Radler Smak av Bringebær & Sitron Norway Reduced Alcohol 1.2

Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 3 | Mouthfeel: 2 | Flavor: 2 | Overall: 2

March 2024: 330 ml can, from Rema 1000 Jørpeland. Distributed by Ringnes, produced by Carlsberg Litauen. Slightlly hazy pink to red colour, small off-white to pink head. Intense aroma of real raspberries and artificial raspberry essence. Sweet and sugary flavour of artificial raspberry essence and glucose syrup. Hints of lemon and malts in the background. Not very pleasant to drink - won't buy again.

Aug 6, 2024
02:12:18 PM
293 Midtfyns American Brown Ale Denmark Brown Ale 3.5

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

500 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.5%. Reddish brown colour, huge off-white head. Aroma of malts, caramel and brown bread. Medium sweet flavour of malts and caramel, hints of roasted nuts, moderate piney and spicy hops. Warming mouthfeel, feels stronger than it is.

Aug 5, 2024
02:47:08 PM
294 Amundsen Underneath the Surface Norway IPA 3.9

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 7.4%. Opaque pale yellow colour, moderate white head. Moderate aroma of tangerine / citrus and yellow stonefruits. Flavour of citrus, pine needles and oatmeal. Pleasant to drink.

Aug 5, 2024
12:10:45 PM
295 Northern Monk / Alpha Delta Order of the Faith United Kingdom IPA 3.8

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.5%. Opaque yellow colour, moderate white head. Distinct aroma of tangerine and other citrus fruits, also notes of apricots and tropical fruits. Flavour also of said fruits, but not quite as distinct. Malts and grain in the background. Low bitterness.

Aug 5, 2024
11:48:51 AM
296 Nua Cold IPA Norway Lager 4.0

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

500 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.5%. Slightly hazy pale golden colour, large to moderate white head. Aroma of citrus, peaches and tropical fruits. Citric flavour, also notes of tropical fruits. Smooth and easy drinking. Low bitterness. Some pine in the aftertaste.

Aug 4, 2024
05:40:08 PM
297 Midtfyns Helles Bock Denmark Bock 3.2

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

500 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.7%. Deep golden colour, large to moderate white head. Sweetish aroma of Münchener malts, grassy and herbal hops (Hallertauer Mittelfrüh) and honey. Semi-sweet malty flavour, herbal hops in the medium bitter finish.

Aug 4, 2024
03:13:23 PM
298 Lindheim Farmer's Reserve Sour Cherry 2019 - Norway Fruit Beer 3.9

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

375 ml corked & caged green bottle, from Vinmonopolet Jørpeland. 2019/2020 blend. Bottled December 2023. ABV is 7%. Deep red to purple colour, moderate pink head. Lovely aroma of sour cherries and cherry kernels. Sour flavour of cherries, cherry kernels and marzipan.

Aug 4, 2024
12:26:35 PM
299 Wettre / Wild Weather We’ll Always Have Munich Hoppy Red Ale Norway Amber Ale 3.4

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 7.5%. Brown colour, moderate and lasting off-white head. Aroma of brown bread, caramel and brittle, hints of dark fruits. Malty flavour with the same elements, medium dry, also distinct earthy and herbal hops. Noticeable alcohol.

Aug 4, 2024
11:38:11 AM
300 Kinn Måseskrik Norway Kölsch 3.4

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

750 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.5%. Pale golden colour, moderate white head. Aroma of pilsener malts and grassy and herbal German hops (Hallertauer Mittelfrüh and Tettnanger). Crisp and refreshing flavour, some citrus, moderate herbal hops.

Aug 3, 2024
05:36:10 PM