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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
26 Northern Monk Patrons Project 36.05 The Witch Doctor United Kingdom IPA 3.6

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.66%, IBU 20. Hops are Cashmere, Idaho 7, Cascade, Talus and Ekuanot. Murky golden to orange colour, large to moderate white head. Strong aroma of peaches and mango, a hint of sprucetips. Flavour of peaches and some mild piney notes, low bitterness.

Apr 22, 2024
04:48:46 PM
27 Dugges Superior Porter Sweden Porter 3.1

Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 7

330 ml can, as Dugges Superior Porter, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.6%. Very dark reddish brown colour, nearly black. Moderate beige head. Aroma of grain and dust, hints of mild coffee and chocolate. The medium dry flavour has notes of chocolate and mild coffee, moderate bittering hops.

Apr 22, 2024
01:42:06 PM
28 Amundsen Smash Mouth Norway IPA 4.0

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.5%. Hazy pale yellow colour, some floaties, moderate white head. Distinct and pleasant aroma of peaches, pineapple and passionfruit. Citric and pleasant mouthfeel. Flavour of said fruits, also citrus, not too sweet, piney finish, nice bitterness. Might well buy again.

Apr 22, 2024
11:18:36 AM
29 Cervisiam Dimmu Borgir 30th Anniversary Hoppy Black Metal Lager Norway Schwarzbier 3.7

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.2%. Brewed for Cervisiam at 7 Fjell. Deep reddish brown colour, moderate off-white head. Aroma of malts, dark bread and dark fruits, a hint of mild spices. The flavour is malty but not too sweet, with the same elements as the aroma, moderate hops. Smooth and pleasant to drink.

Apr 22, 2024
10:30:03 AM
30 Klokk Nada Pale Ale Norway Reduced Alcohol 2.2

Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 4

May 2020: 330 ml bottle, from Helgø Meny Stadionparken. ABV is 0.5%. Slightly hazy golden colour, moderate white head. Moderate malty / grainy aroma. Refreshing flavour, decent citrussy hops, wort and grain in the finish.

Apr 21, 2024
09:19:54 PM
31 Rivington / Azvex The Evil Dead 2023 United Kingdom Fruit Beer 3.9

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

500 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 7.0%. Deep, deep purple colour, moderate to small pink to purple head. Aroma of blueberries, sour cherries and vanilla, hints of almonds and marzipan. The moderately sour flavour has the same fruity notes, and is not too sweet. Very nice and drinkable.

Apr 21, 2024
03:17:07 PM
32 Røros Santa's Malty Helper Norway Bock 3.6

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6%. Black colour, creamy tan head. Aroma of roast malts and dark bread, hints of burnt breadcrumbs and mild spices. Malty flavour, not too sweet, moderate roasty notes, hints of mild coffee and dark bread. Moderate bittering hops in the finish.

Apr 21, 2024
11:07:31 AM
33 Mack Isbjørn Lite Red Lager Norway Light / Lite Lager 2.7

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

500 ml can, from Helgø Meny Stadionparken, ABV is 4.5%. Clear reddish brown colour, moderate to small head, slightly off-white. Aroma of malts and distinct caramel, hints of dark dried fruits and brown bread. Flavour with the same elements, but not too sweet. Low bitterness. Drinkable.

Apr 20, 2024
03:23:20 PM
34 Dupont Cervesia Archéosite Aubechies-Blicquy Belgium Belgian Strong Ale 4.0

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

750 ml corked & caged green bottle, as Cervesia Archéosite Aubechies-Blicquy. Brewed by Dupont, bottled 2022. Refermented in the bottle. ABV is 8%. Purchased at Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. Golden to orange colour, large white head. Aroma of Belgian ale yeast, white kandij sugar syrup, stewed yellow fruits and mild spices. The flavour has the same elements, but is not too sweet. Distinctly spicy finish, but the bitterness is moderate.

Apr 20, 2024
03:07:55 PM
35 Lervig No Worries Grapefruit Norway Reduced Alcohol 3.1

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

January 2020: 330 ml can, Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is <0.5%. Cloudy straw colour, moderate to small white head. Nice aroma of grapefruit soda and fruity hops. Refreshing flavour, distinct notes of grapefruit, but not too sweet. Distinct bitterness in the finish. Light bodied of course, but a decent n/a beer.

Apr 20, 2024
09:40:18 AM
36 Lervig No Worries Norway Reduced Alcohol 2.9

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

October 2019: 330 ml can, from Rema 1000, Tau. ABV is 0.5%. Slightly hazy pale yellow colour, moderate white head. Aroma of citrus and spruce. Decent mouthfeel for a n/a beer. Hoppy flavour, notes of grapefruit and resin, with a rather sharp bitterness in the finish. Might buy again, as this is a better-than-nothing beer when you have to drive.

Apr 20, 2024
09:35:26 AM
37 Lervig No Worries Wild Berries Norway Reduced Alcohol 1.5

Aroma: 2 | Appearance: 3 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 4 | Overall: 3

330 ml can, from Helgø Meny Stadionparken. Slightly hazy pale golden colour, minimal white head. Strong and unpleasant aroma of artificial "wild berries" essence. The flavour is somewhat better, citric and not too sweet, but still with distinct notes of artificial berry essence. Decent bitterness in the finish. I'd rather have the ordinary No Worries, if you please.

Apr 20, 2024
09:29:14 AM
38 Hogna Cupid Quadrupel 2023 Norway Abbey Quadrupel 4.0

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

440 ml can, vintage 2023, from Vinmonopolet. ABV is 12%. Very dark brown colour, moderate off-white to beige head. Aroma of malts, caramel, brown kandij sugar syrup, dark dried fruits and mild spices. The flavour has the same elements, but is not too sweet. Also notes of oak. Moderate hops in the finish.

Apr 19, 2024
05:57:51 PM
39 HaandBryggeriet Skikkelig Blonde Norway Blonde Ale 3.6

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

440 ml can, from Helgø Meny Stadionparken. ABV is 4.5%. Golden colour, moderate white head. Aroma of mild fruits, yellow plums. Flavour also of mild fruits, a little citrus, smooth malts, moderate bittering hops in the finish. A nice refreshment.

Apr 19, 2024
01:15:09 PM
40 Oud Beersel Oude Geuze Vandervelden 140 years Limited Edition Belgium Gueuze 4.1

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

375 ml corked & caged green bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.5%. Slightly hazy golden colour, large white head. Pleasant aroma of brettanomyces / farmhouse, rural kitchen, oxidized apples, lemons and oak. Sour flavour of brettanomyces, lemons and oak, fairly dry.

Apr 19, 2024
12:16:55 PM
41 Jåttå #17 New England Pale Ale Norway American Pale Ale 3.9

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

330 ml can, from Helgø Meny Stadionparken. ABV is 4.7%. Hazy yellow colour, moderate white head. Nice aroma of citrus and tropical fruits, hints of sprucetips. Refreshing flavour, not too sweet, citrus and tropical fruits again, hints of yellow stonefruits, also a hint of sprucetips, low bitterness.

Apr 19, 2024
09:09:19 AM
42 Norrlands Guld Lager 4.7% Sweden Pale Lager 3.0

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

500 ml can, from Coop Obs!, Mariero. Clear golden colour, large white head. Sweetish aroma of malts with some caramel. Malty flavour, a little caramel but not too sweet, moderate hops. Average, but clearly drinkable.

Apr 18, 2024
03:32:12 PM
43 Salikatt Hasta La Vista! West Coast IPA Norway IPA 3.8

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 7.0%. Moderately hazy pale golden colour, moderate white head. Moderate aroma of citrus, a hint of spruce. Very refreshing grapefruity flavour, not too sweet, decent bitterness.

Apr 18, 2024
02:59:30 PM
44 Nøgne Ø Low Five Norway Reduced Alcohol 2.2

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

330 ml bottle, from Helgø Meny Stadionparken. IBU is 30. Moderately hazy golden colour, large to moderate white head. Aroma of grain and tropical fruits. The flavour has also grainy and fruity notes, with a sharp and medicinal bitterness in the aftertaste.

Apr 18, 2024
10:01:31 AM
45 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
46 Funky Fluid Umibōzu 2022 Poland Baltic Porter 3.7

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

330 ml can, as Funky Fluid Umibōzu 2022, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 11%. Nearly black (dark ruby red) colour, large beige head. Aroma of roast malts, coffee and maple syrup. Very sweet flavour, loads of maple syrup nearly overpowers the coffee and roast malts. Low bitterness. Smooth to drink.

Apr 15, 2024
02:05:18 PM
47 Balholm Bjor Vikingcider med Urter Norway Cider 2.7

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.

Apr 15, 2024
11:16:19 AM
48 Żywiec 0.0% Poland Reduced Alcohol 1.4

Aroma: 2 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 2 | Flavor: 2 | Overall: 2

500 ml can, from EKO Market, Stavanger. Clear golden colour, large white head. Not very nice aroma of grain and malts, hints of sweat and broth. The flavour is fairly sweet with lots of strange off-flavours. The worst Polish n/a beer I've had so far.

Apr 15, 2024
08:40:38 AM
49 Žatecký 0,0% Nealko Poland Reduced Alcohol 1.8

Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 3

500 ml can, as Žatecký 0,0% Nealko. Brewed by Carlsberg Polska. Okocim is not mentioned on the can. Purchased at EKO Market, Stavanger. Clear golden colour, large white head. Strong aroma of newmown grass, also some floral notes. Dry flavour, moderate malts, hints of boiled vegetables, very moderate hops.

Apr 14, 2024
10:54:55 PM
50 Rygr Valhall Barley Wine Pedro Ximénez Sherry Barrel Norway American Barleywine 3.9

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

330 ml can in cardboard cylinder, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 14%. Black colour, small tan head. Aroma more of bourbon than sherry, distinct oak and vanilla, a hint of fusel alcohols. Warming mouthfeel. Very sweet flavour, notes of sweet sherry come through, distinct oak again, notes of raisins, moderate hops. A nice treat to satisfy your sweet tooth, but I'd recommend sharing the can between two persons.

Apr 14, 2024
05:49:56 PM