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

500 ml bottle, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 5.0%. Dark brown to black colour, large off-white to beige head. Strong aroma of coffee, roast malts, caramel and toffee. Smooth mouthfeel. The flavour has notes of roast malts and coffee, also caramel, treacle and toffee, but not too sweet. Moderate bittering hops in the finish.

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

440 ml can, as Monkey Brew Centaurus A Imperial Stout, from Vinmonopolet Sola. ABV is 10.6%. Dark brown to black colour, moderate beige head. Aroma of chocolate, vanilla and roast malts. Medium sweet flavour, chocolate, vanilla and roast malts again, hints of mild coffee and liquorice, moderate bittering hops.

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Sola. ABV is 10.0%. Hops are Citra, Ekuanot, Galaxy, Mosaic and Simcoe. Opaque / murky yellow colour, moderate white head. Strong aroma of over-ripe pineapple, papaya and guava, hints of citrus and sprucetips. Sweet (too sweet?) flavour of said over-ripe fruits and alcohol. Low to moderate bitterness.

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

330 ml bottle, batch #121, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 10%. Dark brown colour, small beige head. Aroma of malts, caramel, dark dried fruits and mild spices. The flavour has the same elements, and the spiciness is more distinct now. Moderate hops. Fairly good beer.

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Sola. ABV is 7.5%. Crystal clear golden colour, moderate white head. Sweetish aroma of malts, newmown grass and some alcohol. Slightly sweet flavour of malts and alcohol, moderate bittering hops in the finish. Not great, but I expected it not to be - at least it is cheap. As much bang for the bucks as you can get at Vinmonopolet - if you are desperate enough.

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Sola. ABV is 8.0%. Opaque / murky yellow colour, moderate white head. Aroma of sweet tropical fruits (particularly pineapple), citrus and lactose. The flavour has some lactose sweetness, but not too much. Citrus and tropical fruits again. Hints of pine needles and sprucetips, but the bitterness is low.

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

750 ml clear bottle, from Helgø MENY, Hundvåg. ABV is 4.7%. Slightly hazy pink to orange colour, pours sparkling with a moderate white head. Strong aroma of dessert apples, rosehips and rhubarb. The flavour is mid between dry and sweet, distinctly fruity, dominant apples, also rosehips and rhubarb.

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Sola. ABV is 8.0%. Murky brownish-yellow colour, moderate white head. Aroma of peaches (fresh and stewed), pineapple and fresh apricots, a hint of sprucetips. Rich mouthfeel. Flavour of citrus and said fruits, hints of pine needles, but the bitterness is low. Some sweetness, but not too much. Good beer.

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

440 ml can, as Salikatt Christmas on Fire West Coast IPA, from Vinmonopolet Sola. Vintage is not printed on the can, but the ABV is 7.5%, so it must be the 2023. Slightly hazy golden colour, moderate white head. Pleasant aroma of orange marmalade and citric hops, a hint of woodwork. The flavour is slightly on the dry side, notes of bitter oranges, pine needles and resinous bittering hops.

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Sola. ABV is 6.3%. Opaque pale yellow colour, large white head. Aroma of citrus, hints of apricots. Citric flavour, some notes of "dusty" malts, medium dry. Moderate to low bitterness.

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Sola. ABV is 8.0%. Opaque yellow colour, large to moderate white head. Lovely aroma of citrus and tropical fruits, hints of sprucetips. Medium sweet flavour with the same elements.

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Sola. ABV is 12%. Murky brownish-orange-golden colour, large and lasting white head. Distinct aroma of tropical fruits, particularly mango, pineapple, papaya and guava. Medium sweet flavour of said fruits, also pine needles, resin and alcohol, medium bitter finish.

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

440 ml can, as Salikatt Embla 2023 Bourbon Barrel-Aged Bock, from Vinmonopolet Sola. ABV is 8.5%. Black colour, large tan head. Aroma of bourbon, roast malts, coffee, liquorice, chocolate, vanilla and oak. Medium sweet flavour with the same elements, moderate hops.

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

500 ml can, from Coop Extra Prestemarka, Tau. ABV is 4.5%. Crystal clear pale golden colour, moderate white head. Strong sweetish aroma, notes of grass and candy. Thin mouthfeel. The flavour is fairly crisp with just a slight sweetness, some citric notes, very moderate hops. Drinkable.

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Sola. ABV is 5%. Murky red to purple colour, moderate to small pink head. Aroma of blackberries, raspberries, blueberries and vanilla, also lactic acid. The flavour has notes of said ingredients, but is not very sour, nor very sweet. Slightly tart finish with a little bitterness.

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Sola. ABV is 5.4%. Slightly hazy pale straw colour, moderate to small white head. Aroma of malts and hay, a hint of honey. Smooth flavour, medium dry, sufficient malts, grassy notes, moderate bittering hops in the finish.

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Sola. Hops are Idaho 7 and Strata. ABV is 5%. Opaque yellow colour, moderate white head. Aroma of tangerine and tropical fruits, a hint of sprucetips. Flavour of tropical fruits and some citrus, moderately sweet. Hints of sprucetips and pine needles in the slightly bitter finish.

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

330 ml can, from Helgø MENY, Hundvåg. ABV is 4.7%. Very pale straw colour, moderate to small white head. Horrible aroma of artificial fruit esters and dishwasher liquid. The flavour is slightly better, at least it is not too sweet, but the aroma ruins it all. Some bitterness in the finish. Thin mouthfeel.

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

750 ml dark bottle, from Helgø MENY, Hundvåg. ABV is 4.7%. Slightly hazy golden colour, small white head. Aroma of oxidised cider apples and eating apples. Medium dry flavour with the same elements, some tannins, a slight bitterness. Nice cider.

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

330 ml can, from Helgø MENY, Hundvåg. ABV is 4.7%. Mahogany colour, moderate to small beige head. Aroma of brown bread, faint hints of caramel and chocolate. The flavour is not too sweet, but has the same elements as the aroma, also hints of burnt breadcrumbs. Moderate hops.

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

440 ml can, as Salikatt Timeless 2023 Barrel-Aged Dark Lager, from Vinmonopolet Sola. ABV is 7.3%. Very dark reddish brown colour, nearly black. Large tan head. Aroma of roast malts, coffee, bourbon, vanilla and oak. Medium sweet flavour with the same elements, pleasant and well rounded. Moderate bitterness. Enjoyable.

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

750 ml clear bottle, as Gardsbrenneriets Sideri Eple Bringebær Handverksider, from Helgø MENY, Hundvåg. ABV is 4.5%. Clear red colour, sparkling, small white head. Aroma of apples and raspberries, the berries dominate. Medium sweet (or medium dry, if you like) flavour of apples and raspberries.

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

330 ml can, from Helgø MENY, Hundvåg. ABV is 4.7%. Hazy pale yellow colour, moderate white head. Pleasant aroma of citrus and tropical fruits. Light bodied, citric mouthfeel. Flavour of citrus, pine needles and lactose, not too sweet, noticeable bittering hops.

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

330 ml bottle, batch #2250, from Helgø MENY, Hundvåg. ABV is 4.5%. Murky yellow colour, moderate white head. Moderate aroma of citrus, peaches and tropical fruits. Citric mouthfeel. Flavour of citrus and pine needles, medium dry, moderate bitterness.

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

750 ml dark bottle, from Helgø MENY, Hundvåg. ABV is 4.7%. Slightly hazy golden colour, pours sparkling with a moderate to small white head. Aroma of oxidised apples, elderflowers and herbal hops. The flavour is slightly on the dry side, with the same elements as the aroma, but overall with a somewhat "unfresh" character.