Beer Reviews by SIGMUND

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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
51 Skagen Bundgarn Denmark Porter 3.9

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

Bottle bought in Denmark. Black colour, creamy beige head. Aroma and flavour of liquorice, roast malts, dark bitter chocolate, coffee, tar and smoke, moderate hops. Decent beer.

Mar 21, 2025
05:35:32 PM
52 Rogaland Sideri Epleperler Rubinstep Norway Cider 3.0

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

330 ml can, from Helgø Meny Hundvåg. ABV is 4.7%. Clear and very pale straw colour, moderate carbonation, no head. Aroma of fresh Rubinstep apples, a hint of sulphites. Slightly dry and acidic flavour of apples, again a hint of sulphites, some sugar and water are added.

Mar 21, 2025
04:54:44 PM
53 À l'Abri de la Tempête Corne de Glace Canada Scottish Ale 4.0

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

341 ml bottle, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 13%. Mahogany colour, small off-white to beige head. Pleasant malty aroma, also notes of oak, port wine and dark dried fruits. The flavour has some malty sweetness as expected, but is not overly sweet or cloying. You get the same elements as in the aroma, distinctly oaky, but also with a distinct hop bitterness in the finish. It is permitted to share the bottle between two persons, but I had no problem polishing off the bottle on my own.

Mar 21, 2025
03:08:46 PM
54 ELØ - En Liten Øl Sour Fusion Raspberry & Lemon Norway Fruit Beer 3.2

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

330 ml can, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 6%. Hazy pink to red colour, small off-white to pink head. Distinct aroma of ripe and over-ripe raspberries, also lactic acid, hints of lemon. Sour flavour of lactic acid, lemon and raspberries.

Mar 21, 2025
11:33:21 AM
55 Monkey Brew Watt Porter Norway Porter 3.5

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

440 ml can, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 6.2%. Very dark brown to black colour, moderate to small beige head. Aroma of roast malts and cold coffee. Light bodied for its strength. Dry flavour with distinct notes of roast malts and strong coffee, resinous bittering hops in the finish.

Mar 19, 2025
04:52:24 PM
56 Rogaland Sideri Epleperler Discovery Norway Cider 3.0

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

330 ml can, from Helgø Meny Hundvåg, ABV is 4.7%. Clear and very pale straw colour, pours moderately sparkling with a small and shortlived white head. Aroma and flavour of Discovery apples, hints of sulphites, some sugar and water added.

Mar 18, 2025
03:28:35 PM
57 Monkey Brew Parsec NEIPA Norway IPA 3.6

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

440 ml can, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 6%. Hazy golden to orange colour, moderate white head. Aroma of oranges and other citrus fruits, also yellow stonefruits. The flavour is moderately sweet with notes of said fruits, and fairly distinct notes of pine needles and resin in the dry finish.

Mar 18, 2025
02:00:47 PM
58 Monkey Brew Wormhole 6.0 NEIPA Norway IPA 4.1

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

440 ml can, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 4.7%. Hazy yellow colour, moderate white head. Pleasant aroma of papaya, mango and guava. Very nice flavour of citrus and said fruits, also notes of sprucetips. Moderate bitterness.

Mar 17, 2025
06:27:35 PM
59 Rogaland Sideri Epleperler Aroma Norway Cider 3.1

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

330 ml can, from Helgø Meny Hundvåg. ABV is 4.7%. Clear and extremely pale straw colour, pours sparkling with a minimal and shortlived white head. Pleasant aroma of the Aroma apple variety, a hint of sulphites. Medium sweet flavour of Aroma apples, some sugar is added.

Mar 17, 2025
04:07:49 PM
60 Hammerhead Jellyfish - Imperial Gose Norway Gose 3.0

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

330 ml can at Cardinal, Stavanger, shared at Mandag i Annen. Aroma and flavour of passionfruit and artificial esters, lactic acid. Not a favourite of mine.

Mar 17, 2025
02:10:59 PM
61 Beauregard Rousse Ale Écossaise Canada Scottish Ale 3.6

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Deep red to reddish brown colour, moderate creamy off-white head. Aroma of malts, caramel, toffee, butterscotch, ripe red berries. The flavour is not too sweet, moderate malts with some butterscotch and ripe red berries.

Mar 17, 2025
11:29:04 AM
62 Fuerst Wiacek / Pühaste Permafrost Baltic Porter Germany Baltic Porter 3.8

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Black colour, large and creamy beige head. Aroma of roast malts, coffee and some pine. The fairly dry flavour has the same elements, quite bitter finish.

Mar 16, 2025
10:01:31 PM
63 Jåttå Vestlandspils Hoppy Lager Norway Bohemian / Czech Pilsener 3.0

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Pale golden colour, large white head. Distinctly malty and grainy aroma. The flavour is also more malty / grainy than hoppy, but there are some fairly distinct herbal hops in the finish. Not bad.

Mar 16, 2025
09:22:44 PM
64 HaandBryggeriet HaandBayer Norway Dunkel / Dark Lager 3.2

Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 6

440 ml can, from Helgø Meny Hundvåg. ABV is 4.5%. Clear and deep brown colour, moderate off-white head. Moderate aroma of malts, bread / toast, a faint hint of caramel. Dry flavour of brown bread, toast and roasted nuts, again a faint hint of caramel. Very moderate hops.

Mar 16, 2025
07:26:59 PM
65 Rygr Åsgard Vestkyst Session-IPA Norway IPA 3.6

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

330 ml can, from Rema 1000, Tau. ABV is 4.7%. Clear golden colour, large white head. Pleasant aroma of citric hops, pine and spruce. Light bodied. Dry flavour with a distinct hop bitterness throughout, notes of pine needles, resin and grapefruit. Bitter aftertaste.

Mar 16, 2025
04:45:36 PM
66 Rygr Norvegr Tysk Weissbier Norway Hefeweizen 3.5

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

330 ml can, from Rema 1000 Tau. ABV is 4.7%. Hazy straw colour, moderate to small white head. Distinct aroma of banana esters, hints of cloves. Light bodied. Wheaty and citric flavour, hints of banana and cloves. Very low bitterness, as expected.

Mar 16, 2025
04:07:33 PM
67 ELØ - En Liten Øl Roasted Delights Imperial Porter Norway Imperial Porter 4.0

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

330 ml bottle, as ELØ Roasted Delights Imperial Porter, at Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 10%. Pitch black colour, moderate to small tan head. Moderate roasty aroma: roast malts and coffee, a hint of dark chocolate. Fairly smooth mouthfeel, with the slightest fruity acidity. In the flavour the espresso coffee comes through with a certain punch, also dry roasted malts, hints of dark bitter chocolate, prunes and unsweetened liquorice. Moderate bittering hops. Overall a well balanced imperial porter - or a stout, if you prefer that name.

Mar 15, 2025
05:13:35 PM
68 Tøsse Oster India Pale Ale Norway IPA 3.6

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Clear golden colour, moderate white head. Aroma of pine forest, hints of grapefruit and orange peel. Dry flavour of pine needles, resin and grapefruit. Bitter finish.

Mar 13, 2025
06:28:12 PM
69 Hogna Fargo Norway American Pale Ale 3.7

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

Pleasant hoppy aroma with notes of citrus and tropical fruits, hints of spruce. Light bodied and refreshing. The flavour is medium dry and citric, with a decent bitterness. Nice beer.

Mar 13, 2025
05:37:16 PM
70 Hogna Calcutta "Session IPA" #046 Citra, Centennial og Talus Norway IPA 3.7

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

440 ml can, from Helgø Meny Hundvåg. ABV is 4.7%. Hazy brownish golden to orange colour, moderate white head. Aroma of citric (grapefruit) and piney hops. Citric (grapefruit again) and piney / resinous flavour too, decent malts but not too sweet, bitter finish.

Mar 13, 2025
05:27:54 PM
71 Hammerhead High On Hops DDH NEIPA Norway IPA 3.4

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Slightly hazy golden colour, moderate to small white head. Aroma of malts and butterscotch, more than hops. The flavour is malty and moderately citric, butterscotch again, nice to drink, but the hops are surprisingly moderate.

Mar 13, 2025
04:57:18 PM
72 Hogna Kyoto Norway Spiced Beer 3.4

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

First time notes: At Malt & Humle, Gladmat. Distinct flavour of ginger, medium dry. Second time notes: Distinct aroma and flavour of ginger, slightly sweet. Light bodied.

Mar 13, 2025
04:32:01 PM
73 Hogna Calcutta "Session IPA" #045 Bru-1 & HBC 586 Norway IPA 3.8

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

440 ml can, from Helgø Meny Hundvåg. ABV is 4.7%. Hazy golden colour, moderate but lasting white head. Aroma and flavour of piney and peppery hops. Some citrus (grapefruit) too, a hint of yellow stonefruits, dry finish.

Mar 13, 2025
01:49:19 PM
74 Trysil Skipatrol (SkIPAtrulje) Double IPA Norway Imperial IPA 3.8

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Kvadrat. ABV is 8%. Hazy brownish golden to orange colour, large to moderate white head. Aroma of piney hops, hints of bitter orange marmalade. Distinctly hoppy and bitter flavour, notes of pine needles, resin, grapefruit and bitter Seville oranges. Sufficient malts to balance. Might buy again.

Mar 12, 2025
08:41:54 PM
75 Sleeping Village Høst Norway Vienna / Amber Lager 3.5

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Kvadrat. Almost unreadable label. ABV is 5.5%. Slightly hazy medium brown colour, moderate white head. Malty aroma, hints of caramel and brown bread. The flavour has the same elements, but is not too sweet. Moderate earthy hops.

Mar 12, 2025
01:39:04 PM