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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 11%. Black colour, moderate and lasting tan head. Aroma of roast malts, dark chocolate, caramel, liquorice and coffee, a hint of orange peel. Rich flavour with the same elements, bitter finish (both from the roastiness and the bittering hops).

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

330 ml bottle, batch #146, from Vinmonopolet Kvadrat. ABV is 7.5%. Slightly hazy brownish-golden colour, small white head of poor retention. Aroma of smoked stjørdalsmalt, but not as extreme as I feared. Sourish flavour, lemon and lactic acid, vinegar, smoked stjørdalsmalt in the background. Won't buy this one again.

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

2 liter bottle, from EKO Market, Stavanger. Clear and deep brown colour, moderate to small off-white head. Aroma and flavour of rye bread, a hint of prunes. Not too sweet.

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.2%. Slightly hazy golden colour, moderate white head. Sweetish aroma of pilsener malts, newmown grass, flowers and honey. Smooth flavour, notes of malts and honey. Moderate to low bitterness.

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

440 ml can, as Salikatt Son of a Gun New England Quadruple IPA, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 12.0%. Moderately hazy golden to orange colour, large white head. Aroma of fruity and piney hops, citrus, tropical fruits, malts and alcohol. Warming mouthfeel. Sweet, fruity and piney / resinous flavour, distinct alcohol. Mighty stuff.

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

500 ml bottle, as Weltenburger Kloster Spezial Festbier, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.6%. Clear pale golden colour, moderate white head. Aroma of sweetish pilsener malts, newmown grass and floral and herbal hops. Citric mouthfeel. Flavour of herbal hops on a background of moderate sweetish malts, a fairly distinct hop bitterness in the dry aftertaste. Not bad at all.

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 8.0%. Cloudy yellow colour, large white head. Aroma of papaya, guava and pineapple, a hint of sprucetips. Flavour of citrus and of said fruits, with pine needles and resin in the dry and medium bitter finish.

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Kvadrat. ABV is 5.5%. Moderately hazy and very pale yellow colour, huge white head. Aroma of wheat, orange peel and crushed white grapes, a hint of coriander seeds. Wheaty and citric flavour, fairly dry, moderate notes of coriander seeds, noticeable bittering hops in the finish.

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

440 ml can, from Coop Mega Madla Handelslag. ABV is 4.7%. Hazy greyish-yellow colour, moderate white head. Moderate aroma of malts, lactic acid and rhubarb. Sour flavour of lactic acid, rhubarb and vanilla.

Aroma: 2 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 2 | Overall: 3

500 ml green bottle, from EKO Market, Stavanger. ABV is 0.0%. Clear golden colour, large to moderate white head. Distinct aroma of wort, baby porridge and over-cooked vegetables, malts and grass in the background. Flavour with the same elements, a hint of citrus, some herbal hops in the finish. Not the best Polish n/a beer.

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

750 ml corked & caged bottle, as Licorne Noël Bière de Saison, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.8%. Beautiful deep reddish brown colour, moderate off-white to beige head. Moderate aroma of malts, brown bread, caramel, brittle. Malty flavour with the same elements, spicy and dry finish.

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

500 ml green bottle, Watermelon Mint, from EKO Market, Stavanger. ABV is 0.0%. Clear pink to red colour, small off-white head. Distinct sugary aroma of artificial candy, as expected notes of watermelon and mint. The same notes in the flavour, but more refreshing than I expected, the mint helps. Some malts in the background.

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

500 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.8%. Black colour, moderate beige head. Aroma of roast malts, mild coffee and chocolate. Medium dry flavour with the same elements, moderate bittering hops.

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

440 ml can, batch #480, from Coop Mega Madla Handelslag. ABV is 4.7%. Moderately hazy pale golden colour, moderate white head. Nice aroma of grapefruity and piney American hops. Citric mouthfeel and flavour, a distinct grapefruity and resinous bitterness in the finish.

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

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.5%. Murky pink colour, moderate white head. Distinct aroma of crushed cranberries and lactic acid, just a faint hint of cinnamon. Very sour flavour, loads of lactic acid and cranberries, again only a faint hint of cinnamon. Not my preferred beer for Christmas.

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

330 ml can, as Rygr Sure Paula Pasjonsfrukt Fruktig Surøl, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.5%. Opaque yellow to orange colour, small white head. Distinct aroma of passion fruit purée, also hints of mango and apricots. Medium sweet and quite sour flavour of lactic acid and said fruits.

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

440 ml can, as Three Hills 53.94068°N, 1.089596°W Co Ordinates Christmas Chocolate Orange Bock, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.6%. Moderately hazy brown colour, large to moderate off-white head. Distinct aroma of chocolate, also oranges and Christmas spices. The flavour is not as sweet as the aroma made me fear, but has otherwise the same elements. Very "Christmassy" indeed.

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

500 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6%. Golden colour, moderate white head. Sweetish aroma of malts, hints of honey, newmown grass and floral and herbal hops. Medium sweet and malty flavour, moderate herbal hops.

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

330 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 4.8%. Hazy / milky greyish-yellow colour, large white head. Wheaty aroma, notes of orange peel and coriander seeds. Light bodied. Citric flavour, medium dry, notes of wheat, orange and lemon peel, and coriander seeds. Refreshing.

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

330 ml bottle, as Dahls Eksport, from Vinmonopolet Kvadrat. ABV is 6.5%. Golden colour, moderate white head. Sweetish aroma of malts, alcohol, honey and newmown grass. Malty flavour, moderately sweet, distinct herbal hops in the finish. Not too bad.

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

330 ml can, from SPAR Jørpeland. ABV is 4.7%. Hazy red colour, moderate pink head. Aroma of raspberries and lactic acid. Medium sour flavour of raspberries and lactic acid, not too sweet. Refreshing.

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

330 ml can, as Graff Jul Black IPA, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.5%. Nearly black colour, moderate beige head. Pleasant aroma of roast malts, mild coffee, dark bread, hints of piney hops. Medium dry flavour with the same elements as the aroma, more distinct hops now, a hint of chocolate, well balanced.

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

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.5%. Nearly black colour, small beige head. Aroma of roast malts, burnt breadcrumbs, thin coffee. Light bodied for its strength. The flavour is fairly dry with piney hops and a very bitter aftertaste, otherwise the same elements as the aroma.

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

440 ml can, as Salikatt Summer Fling Cold IPA, from Vinmonopolet Verksgata. ABV is 6.0%. Slightly hazy pale straw colour, large to moderate white head. Aroma of citrus and herbal hops, hints of tropical fruits. Light bodied. Distinct herbal hops in the crisp flavour, also some citrus / grapefruit, hints of tropical fruits, a good bitterness.

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

440 ml can, batch #3009, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 11%. Inspired by the Norwegian favourite cake Kvæfjordkake (modestly known all over Norway as World's Best). Pitch black colour, moderate brown head. Aroma of said cake, also chocolate / cocoa, coffee and vanilla. Sweet flavour with the same elements. I'd prefer a somewhat drier flavour, it would still be sweet enough to accompany a Kvæfjordkake.