Right, it’s that time of the year again that we all love so much. There is every foodie’s season, then social souls’ dreamtime with get-together’s and what not. And- lest we forget: The season of the year when so many exciting variants from all over the country. 

That being said: Let’s get down and gritty with the first round, consisting of 10 of them. 🍻

The next beers will be added consecutively.

-A-

MACK “Juleøl LITE» (4,5%) 3/6

Lightstruck nose, but fruity and refreshing taste in this (not surprisingly) lightbodied beer. Nice suitable hops-bitterness to, light and easy-drinking.

EIK&TID “Jule III” (6,3%) 6/6

Yellow, orange visuals, topped with a great foamy head. Nose is vinegar and pickles. Wow! The taste is highly piney, shining brilliantly through the acidity here. (Which is spinetingeling!) This might not be your average typical Xmas beer, but what the heck… I love it! Perfectly balanced with sour mash, overripe sour fruits, somewhat woody hints, superb carbonation and a long, delicate aftertaste. Medium to fullbodied mouthfeel. Superb.

HANSA «Juleøl 2023» (4.7%) 4/6

Beautiful, red colour with a big head when poured. Nose is extremely mild/nonexistent. Mouthfeel/body is light, refreshingly bubbly. Soubtle notes of spice, albeit quite watery. Also the hops kinda shines through at the later stages. Easygoing thirst quencher.

HAAND «Nissemor» (6%) 5/6

Beautiful, red colour with a big head when poured. Nose is extremely mild/nonexistent. Mouthfeel/body is light, refreshingly bubbly. Soubtle notes of spice, albeit quite watery. Also the hops kinda shines through at the later stages. Easygoing thirst quencher.

Oaky nose, dark brown visually. Pours small creamy head, medium bodied texture. Great carbonation. A somewhat nutty, fruity middle, followed by caramelly outro. Very nice indeed, will revisit.

GREVENS JULECIDER (4.7%) 3/6

Smells of Xmas soda pop. Tastes of Champagne sodapop blend with white wine.  Highly sweet- for those into that kinda thing.

OSLO BREWING «Holiday Heat» (4.6%) 4/6

Nose easily detects chocolaty notes and wet basement. A tad of smokey vibes emerges as well. Taste is lightly bitter and sour, with chili in the aftertaste. Light-bodied with great carbonation, this chocolate&chili porter.

OSLO BREWING «Voksenjulebrus» (6%) 4/6

Highly fruity, the associations of sweet pink fluff candy emerges. Loads of bubbly action, soda pop-like body. Sweet taste with a sourish end. Funny Xmas alternative, quite nice.

NORDLANDSBRYGGERIET «Juleøl 2023» (4.5%) 3/6

This beauty has got a delicious burgundy colour to it which is highly inviting. Also pours a nice creamy head. Knows it’s Delish:  caramelly malty, a tad woody and fruit. Light bodied, refreshing and mild- a bit short lasting, but still a great alternative to quench the thirst with all those Xmas meals.

MACK «God jul 2023» (6.5%) 5/6

Dark & sweet nose of wort, honey, raisins and oak. Great carbonation, fullbodied superb mouthfeel. Balanced. 

ÆGIR «Snøblonde» (4.7%) 4/6

This Belgian blonde ale is Golden yellow-brownish visually with a nose of spice & wheat. Tastewise its refreshing, lightbodied, has got that definite Belgian vibe to it- and with a portion of goodwill- a very, very mild hint of Xmas spirit. Tasty? Indeed.