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Sigmund

Tau, Norway 🇳🇴 Member
In my opinion, most of the great men of the past were only there for the beer.

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7.5
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7.5 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

440 ml can, as Wettre Julekula Barrel Aged 2025, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 8.0%. Beautiful clear mahogany colour, moderate off-white head. Aroma of malts, oak and aquavit spices, hints of caramel, brown bread and liquorice. Flavour with the same elements, some sweetness but not too much, low bitterness.

Tried from Can on 30 Nov 2025 at 23:27



6.8
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7

330 ml slimline can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.5%. Slightly hazy chestnut colour, moderate off-white head. Aroma of caramel, brittle and brown bread. Flavour with the same elements, hints of roasted nuts, moderate hop bitterness.

Tried from Can on 30 Nov 2025 at 00:34


7.8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.5%. Mahogany colour, moderate beige head. Aroma of dark malts, caramel, brittle, burnt breadcrumbs. Rich flavour with the same elements, hints of prunes and chocolate, but not too sweet. Moderate hops. A nice bock.

Tried from Can on 29 Nov 2025 at 17:53


7.8
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 8

330 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 9%. Clear and pale golden colour, huge white head. Aroma of spicy Belgian ale yeast, white kandij sugar syrup, coriander seeds and Curacao oranges. Fizzy mouthfeel. Spicy flavour with the same elements, moderate hops.

Tried from Bottle on 28 Nov 2025 at 22:02


7
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 7.5 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7

500 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 7.1%. Beautiful mahogany colour, small off-white head. Aroma of malts, dark bread, burnt breadcrumbs, hints of roasted nuts. The flavour has the same elements, and is not too sweet. Hints of prunes and coffee. Medium bitter finish. A fairly nice Christmas bock.

Tried from Bottle on 28 Nov 2025 at 01:23


6.6
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 6.5

330 ml bottle, 2025, as Arendals Juleøl, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.0%. Clear and beautiful mahogany colour, moderate to small off-white head. Aroma of malts, caramel, roasted nuts and burnt breadcrumbs. The flavour has the same elements, also hints of prunes and other dark dried fruits. Not too sweet, low bitterness.

Tried from Bottle on 27 Nov 2025 at 20:15


7
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7.5 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7

750 ml corked & caged green bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 7%. Very pale straw colour, pours sparkling with a shortlived white head. Pleasant aroma of apples, hints of rhubarb and sulphites. Crisp and fruity dry and acidic flavour, notes of sour apples and rhubarb, a hint of sulphites.

Tried from Bottle on 27 Nov 2025 at 14:33


7.1
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7

1 US pint can, as Spyglass Laminar Flow Strata India Pale Ale, from Vinmonopolet Stavanger Hinna. ABV is 6.9%. Moderately hazy pale golden colour, large white head. Aroma of citrus and yellow stonefruits. The flavour has the same elements, also notes of melon. Low bitterness.

Tried from Can from Vinmonopolet Stavanger, Hinna on 27 Nov 2025 at 13:36