La Pirata Lab Nº 009 Barley Wine

New brewery:

• Name: La Pirata Lab Nº 009 Barley Wine, 13.5%, Spain
• Appearance: Dark amber, slight haze? Some fizzy, tan head.
• Aroma: Dark fruits, raisins, some sweetness.
• Taste: Dark fruits, caramel sweetness, slight alcohol. Warming.
• Bought: qoqa.ch, 330 ml, CHF 4.83
• Score: 3.8 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 12/10-2018, BB: 31/12-2022

Amundsen Ink & Dagger

• Name: Amundsen Ink & Dagger, 6.5%, Norway
• Appearance: Light orange, hazy. Good amount of white head.
• Aroma: Light fruits, citrus, some light hops.
• Taste: Some hops, lots of fruits. Good balance.
• Bought: Vinmonopolet Karmøy, 330 ml can, NOK 40.20
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 7/10-2018, BB: 17/9-2019

Nøisom Corvus (10.2 %)

New brewery:

• Name: Nøisom Corvus (10.2 %), 10.2%, Norway
• Appearance: Brewed 19/3-2015. Very dark brown, small dark tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, dark ripe fruits. Roasted.
• Taste: Dark malt, liquorice, heavily roasted. Warming. Quite smooth.
• Bought: Vinmonopolet (online), 330 ml, NOK 77.90
• Score: 3.8 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 4/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 4/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 7/10-2018, BB: ??/??-????

Rena Mountain Ale 5.5%

New brewery:

• Name: Rena Mountain Ale 5.5%, 5.5%, Norway
• Appearance: Orange golden, slightly hazy. Small off-white head.
• Aroma: Some light fruits, light hops.
• Taste: Light hops, some fruits. A bit harsh.
• Bought: Vinmonopolet (online), 330 ml, NOK 39.90
• Score: 2.6 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 5/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
• Info: 7/10-2018, BB: 12/5-2019

Grünerløkka Løkka Barleywine

New brewery:

• Name: Grünerløkka Løkka Barleywine, 10%, Norway
• Appearance: Very dark brown, near black. Small, dark tan head.
• Aroma: Dark, ripe fruits, sweet.
• Taste: Dark, ripe fruits, sweet. Warming. Slight alcohol.
• Bought: Vinmonopolet (online), 330 ml, NOK 68.20
• Score: 3.6 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 8/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 15/20)
• Info: 6/10-2018, BB: 11/7-2019

HaandBryggeriet / 7 Fjell / Amundsen / Austmann Haandkvartett

Abbey Quadrupel #15:

• Name: HaandBryggeriet / 7 Fjell / Amundsen / Austmann Haandkvartett, 8.5%, Norway
• Appearance: Dark brown, clear. Tiny head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, caramel sweetness. Dark, ripe fruits.
• Taste: Dark malt, caramel sweetness. Dark, ripe fruits.
• Bought: Vinmonopolet (online), 330 ml, NOK 66.70
• Score: 3.4 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 14/20)
• Info: 6/10-2018, BB: ??/??-????

Skudenes Chief Scotch Ale Wee Heavy [1st Officer]

• Name: Skudenes Chief Scotch Ale Wee Heavy [1st Officer], 7%, Norway
• Appearance: Dark brown, clear. Small, light tan head.
• Aroma: Dark malt, caramel, some dark fruits. Wood?
• Taste: Dark malt, toasted. Some caramel sweetness. Slight barrel?
• Bought: Vinmonopolet Karmøy, 330 ml, NOK 57.60
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 6/10-2018, BB: 8/6-2019

Nøgne Ø / Weihenstephan Bernstein

Weizenbock #15:

• Name: Nøgne Ø / Weihenstephan Bernstein, 6.5%, Norway
• Appearance: Medium brown, slightly hazy. Tiny head.
• Aroma: Light wheat, banana and light fruits, some caramel sweetness.
• Taste: Wheat, caramel sweetness, ripe fruits. Some banana.
• Bought: Vinmonopolet (online), 330 ml, NOK 44.90
• Score: 3.2 (Aroma 6/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 6/10-2018, BB: 4/10-2019

Ekangersmuget Holigong!

New brewery:

• Name: Ekangersmuget Holigong!, 6.0%, Norway
• Appearance: Hazy golden, peach. Some off-white head.
• Aroma: Some light fruits, some bitterness.
• Taste: Quite harsh bitterness. Some light fruits. Pine. Not great.
• Bought: Vinmonopolet (online), 330 ml, NOK 54.90
• Score: 2.7 (Aroma 5/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 6/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 10/20)
• Info: 6/10-2018, BB: ??/??-????

Aja Sundland Kveik

• Name: Aja Sundland Kveik, 6%, Norway
• Appearance: Light golden, clear. Good amount of off-white head.
• Aroma: Slight sour, tart fruits, some smoke.
• Taste: Slight sourness, quite a bit of smoke. Interesting.
• Bought: Vinmonopolet (online), 330 ml, NOK 48.90
• Score: 3.3 (Aroma 7/10, Appearance 3/5, Taste 7/10, Palate 3/5, Overall 13/20)
• Info: 5/10-2018, BB: 30/4-2020