Re: norwegian beers

Jun 26, 2003 1 Replies

Mikrobryggeriet in Oslo varies, some of their seasonal ales can be excellent (.e.g Juleøl - Christsmas Beer). The rest is; yes - standard lagers and a cluster of imports (Guinness, Kilkenny, Heineken, Carlsberg, the odd Czech lager). I'm talking draught beer now... Prices are high, check out my beer log to get an idea.... The best lager in my opinion is Aass (Drammen, near Oslo). They also make a Bock-beer, but I have never come across this on tap.



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----------- Jomar Hønsi, OSLO


Greetings.
>
> Soliciting advice here as to places in Oslo (or Bergen) where
> *interesting* Norwegian beer styles can be sampled this summer. Not
> interested in places to have basic lagers, unless that's all there is. >
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Matthew

Aass Bock was available on tap for a short while a couple of years ago at Akkurat, in Stockholm, Sweden. They then claimed this was the first time ever, and it's a pity theystopped carrying it, as it's a mighty fine beer.

I've had some really good cask ales from the new brewery Nøgne ø in Lillesand, but apparently no pub in Norway want to carry cask ales... According to their website

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they've just bottled their first beer, a porter. So there is hope for the Norwegian beer scene.

Cheers / Per

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