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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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6.9/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6.5 Flavor 7.5 Texture 7 Overall 7
440 ml can, as Left Handed Giant Sun Systems NZ Hazy DIPA, from Vinmonopolet Stavanger Hinna. ABV is 8.0%. Hops are Rakau, Motueka and Nelson. Hazy golden to orange colour, small white head. Aroma of orange marmalade, grapefruit and pine, hints of tropical fruits. Flavour of citrus, apricot, tropical fruits and pine needles, moderate bitterness.
Tried from Can from Vinmonopolet Stavanger, Hinna on 24 Nov 2025 at 14:31

8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
1 US pint can, as Finback Whale Watching Double India Pale Ale, from Vinmonopolet Stavanger Hinna. Hops are Citra, Idaho 7, Mosaic, Strata and Nelson. Hazy / opaque yellow colour, moderate white head. Aroma of citrus, yellow stonefruits and various tropical fruits. Flavour of said fruits, also distinct notes of pine needles and sprucetips. Good beer.
Tried from Can from Vinmonopolet Stavanger, Hinna on 23 Nov 2025 at 23:54

6.8/10 Appearance 5 Aroma 6.5 Flavor 7.5 Texture 7 Overall 7
750 ml corked & caged clear bottle, as Dyre Gård Økologisk EpleCider av Santana Eple (Organic Apple Cider), from Vinmonopolet Nettbutikken. ABV is 7.2%. Extremely pale colour, nearly like water, the palest real cider I have ever seen. Pours sparkling, no head. Aroma of apples and sulphites. Crisp and dry flavour of apples and sulphites.
Tried from Can from Vinmonopolet Sandnes, Kvadrat on 23 Nov 2025 at 17:22

6.9/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 7 Overall 7
440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Stavanger Hinna.Brewed at Sudden Death Brewing Company. TDH Triple IPA. ABV is 10%. Hazy yellow to orange colour, small white head. Aroma of peaches and melon, hints of tropical fruits. Flavour of citrus, peaches, melon and alcohol, moderate but noticeable bittering hops.
Tried from Can from Vinmonopolet Stavanger, Hinna on 23 Nov 2025 at 16:20

7/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7.5 Texture 7 Overall 7
440 ml can, as Fauve / Stigbergets Le Chant du Houblon NEIPA DDH, from Vinmonopolet Stavanger Hinna. ABV is 6.5%. Hazy yellow colour, moderate to small white head. Aroma of yellow stonefruits, citrus, pineapple and melon. Citric mouthfeel. Flavour of said fruits, with pine and spruce in the moderately bitter finish.
Tried from Can from Vinmonopolet Stavanger, Hinna on 23 Nov 2025 at 05:13

7.8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 7 Overall 7.5
1 US pint can, from Vinmonopolet Stavanger Hinna. ABV is 8.5%. Hazy yellow colour, large to moderate white head. Aroma of yellow stonefruits and citrus, hints of tropical fruits. Flavour of said fruits, with a moderate piney bitterness in the finish. Good beer.
Tried from Can from Vinmonopolet Stavanger, Hinna on 22 Nov 2025 at 21:23

8.4/10 Appearance 9 Aroma 7 Flavor 9 Texture 9 Overall 8.5
330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet Stavanger Hinna. ABV is 14%. Mahogany colour, large to moderate beige head. Distinct aroma of Christmas spices, also notes of molasses, alcohol and dark dried fruits. Warming and rich mouthfeel. Sweet flavour of malts, caramel, distinct Christmas spices, rum-drenched fruits and dark dried fruits, moderate but noticeable hops. Delicious.
Tried from Can from Vinmonopolet Stavanger, Hinna on 22 Nov 2025 at 13:57

7.6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 7.5 Texture 7 Overall 7.5
440 ml can, as Stu Mostow / Weldwerks Golden Fog DIPA, from Vinmonopolet Stavanger Hinna. ABV is 7.5%. Hops are Galaxy and Peacharine. Hazy yellow colour, large to moderate white head, some floaties. Aroma of citrus, peaches / nectarine and apricot. The flavour has the same elements, with a resinous bitterness in the finish.
Tried from Can from Vinmonopolet Stavanger, Hinna on 22 Nov 2025 at 02:10

5.1/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 5 Overall 5
330 ml can, as Rygr Sure Jofrid Jordbær & Fløte Fruktig Surøl, from Vinmonopolet Stavanger Hinna. ABV is 6.5%: Moderately hazy golden colour, moderate to small white head. Strong artificial "strawberry" aroma. Sour and artificial "strawberries with cream" flavour. Pass.
Tried from Can from Vinmonopolet Stavanger, Hinna on 21 Nov 2025 at 19:10

6.3/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 7 Overall 6
330 ml black waxed bottle, as Põhjala / Lervig Faraway Friends (Cellar Series) BA Imperial Stout, from Vinmonopolet Stavanger Hinna. ABV is 13.4%. Pitch black colour, small tan head. Boozy aroma of molasses, fusel, caramel, vanilla, chocolate and coconut. Insanely sweet flavour with the same elements. Won't buy again.
Tried from Bottle from Vinmonopolet Stavanger, Hinna on 21 Nov 2025 at 00:11