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1876 Salikatt Blueberry Plunge Norway Fruit Beer 3.4

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

440 ml can, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 5.5%. Opaque purple colour, moderate to small pink to purple head. Aroma of lactic acid, yoghurt and blueberries. Fruity and moderately sour flavour, distinct notes of blueberries but not very sweet. Some tannins in the finish. Minimal bitterness.

Nov 13, 2022
05:47:41 PM
1877 Eik & Tid Skrekkelig Jul Norway Fruit Beer 2.6

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

330 ml clear bottle, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 6.6%. Murky red colour, shortlived pink head. Aroma of lactic acid, fruityoghurt and blueberries. Sour flavour, lemons and lactic acid galore, also blueberries, just a hint of aquavit spices. Like most beers from this brewery, it is really too sour for me, but at least this one is not undrinkable.

Nov 13, 2022
01:55:02 PM
1878 Nøgne Ø A Christmas Carol Barrel Aged Ekstra God Jul Sherry Cask edt. Norway Belgian Strong Ale 4.4

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

330 ml bottle, as Nøgne Ø A Christmas Carol Barrel Aged Ekstra God Jul Sherry Cask edt. ABV is 16.5%, IBU 30. At Cardinal, Stavanger. Black colour, moderate to small tan head. Aroma of malts, molasses, brown sugar, oak and old sherry. Medium sweet flavour with the same elements as the aroma, also hints of mild spices. Warming mouthfeel. Excellent beer!

Nov 12, 2022
08:06:13 PM
1879 Bådin Nøtteknekkeren Norway Brown Ale 3.9

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

On tap at Cardinal, Stavanger. Dark brown to black colour, beige head. Malty and nutty (hazelnut) aroma, also notes of caramel and chocolate. Nutty and fruity (raisins) flavour, also chocolate, some sweetness but not too much. Low bitterness. I am sceptical to beers with hazelnut essence added, but I liked this one!

Nov 12, 2022
06:53:01 PM
1880 Fjordfolk Tall Ship Bristol Fashion Norway Cider 3.5

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.5%. Slightly hazy orange colour, pours moderately sparkling with a shortlived white head. Aroma of cider apples, spices, exotic woodwork and tannins. The flavour is dry, woody and peppery, tannins in the finish.

Nov 12, 2022
02:27:17 PM
1881 The Piggy Porter - Coconut Series #1 France Porter 3.1

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.8%. Black colour, moderate to small tan head. Distinct aroma of coconut and malts, a whiff of vomit and sweat. Moderate carbonation. Flavour of coconut and lightly roasted malts, also notes of chocolate. Not too sweet though. Low bitterness.

Nov 11, 2022
07:36:21 PM
1882 Fjordfolk Jupiter Imperial Stout Norway Imperial Stout 4.2

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 10 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

330 ml can, as Fjordfolk Jupiter Imperial Stout, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 10.2%, IBU 160. Pitch black colour, large tan head. Aroma of roast malts and dark chocolate, hints of oak and bourbon. Flavour of roast malts, unsweetened liquorice, dark bitter chocolate, heavy roast Italian espresso coffee, tar, and vicious amounts of piney bittering hops.

Nov 10, 2022
07:00:49 PM
1883 Ægir Palmesøl Påskeweizen Norway Hefeweizen 3.2

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.5%. Murky brownish-golden colour, large white head. Sweetish aroma of malts, wort, banana and cloves. Fizzy, watery and slightly citric mouthfeel. Grainy flavour, also notes of banana and cloves. Drinkable, but the Germans do it better.

Nov 10, 2022
05:47:31 PM
1884 Verdant Timing’s End IPA United Kingdom IPA 3.6

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Kvadrat. ABV is 6.5%. Opaque pale yellow colour, large to moderate white head. Distinct aroma of various tropical fruits, esp. mango. Fizzy and citric mouthfeel. Flavour of citrus and tropical fruits, low bitterness.

Nov 10, 2022
06:38:27 AM
1885 Verdant Maybe One More PSI? DIPA United Kingdom Imperial IPA 3.9

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Kvadrat. ABV is 8%. Murky / opaque yellow colour, moderate white head. Aroma of yellow stonefruits, tropical fruits and citrus, hints of sprucetips. Citric mouthfeel. The medium sweet flavour has the same elements as the aroma, also notes of onions and pine needles, medium bitter finish.

Nov 9, 2022
11:17:39 PM
1886 Jåttå Julebock Mørk Lager Norway Dunkel / Dark Lager 3.5

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

330 ml can, from Gulating Ølutsalg, Stavanger. Also available at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 4.7%. Not a bock, but a dunkel. Beautiful clear and deep chestnut colour, moderate off-white head. Aroma and flavour of malts, nuts and caramel. Hints of burnt breadcrumbs. Low bitterness.

Nov 9, 2022
10:53:01 PM
1887 Polly's Brew Layers India Pale Ale United Kingdom IPA 3.8

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Kvadrat. ABV is 6.5%. Hops are Idaho 7, Mosaic and Simcoe Cryo. Murky / opaque pale yellow colour, large white head. Distinct aroma of citrus and tropical fruits, esp. mango. Citric mouthfeel and flavour, medium sweet, also notes of tropical fruits. Low bitterness.

Nov 8, 2022
07:07:21 PM
1888 Cloudwater Ness Atalanta Motueka & Idaho 7 DIPA United Kingdom Imperial IPA 3.7

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Kvadrat. ABV is 8.0%. Murky yellow colour, moderate white head. Aroma of citrus, yellow stonefruits and tropical fruits, followed by less pleasant hints of onions, cooked vegetables and sweat. Medium sweet flavour of said fruits, pine needles in the finish, moderate bitterness.

Nov 7, 2022
06:01:56 PM
1889 Hunter’s Devon Maid Lager United Kingdom Pale Lager 3.1

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

330 ml bottle, as Hunter's Devon Maid Lager, from Gulating ølutsalg, Stavanger. ABV is 4.4%. Almost clear golden colour, hazy when the yeast is poured in the end, large white head. Sweetish malty aroma, also notes of newmown grass and herbal hops, a hint of honey. Citric mouthfeel. The flavour has the same elements as the aroma, fairly bitter finish.

Nov 7, 2022
02:44:10 PM
1890 Carlow O'Hara's 20th Anniversary Imperial Stout Ireland Imperial Stout 4.1

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

375 ml corked & caged brown bottle, 20th Anniversary Limited Edition, Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 10.0%. Pitch black colour, moderate brown head. Strong aroma of roast malts, chocolate and coffee, hints of caramel, roast nuts and oak. Smooth mouthfeel and flavour. Excellent medium dry to lightly sweet flavour of roast malts, coffee and dark chocolate, hints of liquorice, caramel and roast nuts again.

Nov 7, 2022
01:27:29 PM
1891 Carlow O'Hara's Winter Star, Spiced Amber Ale Ireland Spiced Beer 2.5

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

March 2014: 500 ml bottle, from the Norwegian potential importer. ABV is 4.3%. Chestnut coloured beer, moderate to low off-white head. Dryish, dusty and spiced aroma, hints of coconut and orange peel. Fizzy mouthfeel. Medium dry flavour, "artificial" notes of coconut, orange peel, dust and unpleasant spices, minimal hops. Very unbalanced. Sorry, this one did not rock my boat.

Nov 7, 2022
01:20:07 PM
1892 Carlow Curim Golden Celtic Wheat Beer Ireland American Wheat 2.9

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

April 2014: 500 ml bottle, from the Norwegian importer. ABV is 4.3%. Clear golden colour,moderate to low head. Weak floral hops in the aroma, a hint of honey. The flavour has some citussy hops, and is quite refreshing (yes, I was thirsty), but otherwise rather bland and boring.

Nov 7, 2022
01:15:33 PM
1893 Carlow O'Hara's Double IPA Ireland Imperial IPA 3.4

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

April 2014: 500 ml bottle, from the Norwegian importer. ABV is 7.5%. Deep golden colour, moderate white head. Sweetish notes of caramelized orange marmalade, crystal malts and citrussy and piney American hops. Medium sweet flavour, with the same elements as in the aroma. A little less sweetness and even more hops would be nice, but this is still not a bad shot at an "American" IPA.

Nov 7, 2022
01:12:01 PM
1894 Carlow Leann Follain Ireland Stout 3.6

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

Feb. 2016: 500 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet Madla. ABV is 6.0%. Black colour, moderate tan head. Moderate aroma of roast malts and coffee, hints of chocolate, a whiff of vomit. Medium dry flavour, roast malts and coffee again, also dark bitter chocolate, tar and unsweetened liquorice.

Nov 7, 2022
01:08:59 PM
1895 Carlow O'Hara's Irish Red Nitro Ireland Irish Ale 3.6

Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

440 ml nitro can, from Gulating Ølutsalg, Stavanger. Deep reddish brown beer appears after the nitro surge, creamy off-white head. Moderate aroma of grain, malts, caramel and dust. Very smooth mouthfeel. Slightly roasty malts in the flavour, medium bitter finish.

Nov 7, 2022
01:02:20 PM
1896 Rygr Hårfagre Skrønike Pale Ale Norway American Pale Ale 3.3

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

330 ml can, from Gulating Ølutsalg, Stavanger. ABV is 4.7%. Clear golden colour, large to moderate white head. Aroma of piney and citric hops. Citric mouthfeel and flavour, also piney / resinous hops, medium bitter finish.

Nov 7, 2022
02:07:06 AM
1897 Azvex Kissing Trains United Kingdom Imperial IPA 3.5

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Kvadrat. ABV is 8.2%. Murky yellow colour, large white head. Aroma of citrus and pineapple, hints of onions, grass and sweat. Fizzy and citric mouthfeel. Fairly sweet flavour, notes of citrus and yellow stonefruits. Medium bitter finish.

Nov 6, 2022
10:02:38 PM
1898 North Brewing Co Lost Cosmonauts DDH IPA United Kingdom IPA 3.7

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Kvadrat. ABV is 6.0%. Moderately hazy and very pale yellow colour, large white head. Aroma of citrus, hints of pineapple and other tropical fruits. Citric mouthfeel and flavour. Also notes of yellow stonefruits and tropical fruits, hints of sprucetips and pine needles.

Nov 6, 2022
05:31:49 PM
1899 Põhjala Moonraker 5: Galaxy & Azacca DDH IPA Estonia IPA 3.9

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Kvadrat. ABV is 6.7%. Murky yellow colour, large white head. Pleasant aroma of citrus, yellow stonefruits and tropical fruits. Fizzy and citric mouthfeel. The flavour has citrus and yellow stonefruits on a background of "dusty" malts, a hint of pineapple, low bitterness.

Nov 6, 2022
04:11:54 PM
1900 Moersleutel Wanna Taste My Yule Log? Netherlands Imperial Stout 3.5

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

440 ml can, at Cardinal, Stavanger. ABV is 9%. Pitch black colour, large tan head. Aroma of roast malts, fresh buns and cinnamon, cardamom, fennel seeds, chocolate, tonka beans, vanilla and orange peel. Medium sweet flavour with the same elements as the aroma.

Nov 6, 2022
03:38:23 PM