Comments on: All About Norwegian Beer

By: Glenn Martin

Glenn Martin — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 09:40:50 +0000

In reply to William Burke. Nonsense. Study after study has found that "sin taxes" ARE effective in reducing consumption. And what "slush fund"? The taxes collected go into the general pot.

By: Eli

Eli — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 21:28:22 +0000

In reply to Odd Iversen. I think they call it a Jäger bomb!

By: Eli

Eli — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 21:27:03 +0000

In reply to Debbie House. Brilliant! I recall not being able to stomach Hansa, most of us couldn't. Perhaps it was the chemicals. We always ended up paying even more...for imported beer. Shockingly expensive!!

By: Roger Soiset

Roger Soiset — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 13:15:34 +0000

My visit to Norway years ago had a beer highlight. A tavern near Oslo University was overrun with drunk Norwegians, all in a jovial mood except for those with a pressing need for relief. I was distressed to see that this need was being addressed by a ring of urinators surrounding the statue of Henrik Ibsen just outside the tavern. Never could figure out where the female drinkers went.

By: Odd Iversen

Odd Iversen — Wed, 06 Apr 2022 09:04:50 +0000

In reply to Ella. I know it's popular among some people to put a small bottle of Jägermeister in the beer. Maybe that's it?

By: Ella

Ella — Sat, 05 Feb 2022 20:59:54 +0000

Interesting article.
I have just moved to Norway few months ago.
I have seen in a TV show that they put a shot inside of a glass of beer which turns it dark
Do you know what shot is it?

By: William Burke

William Burke — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 04:09:05 +0000

In reply to Wolfgang. Such taxes are derisively referred to as "sin taxes" in the United States. Trying to enforce "good" behavior at the cash register is about as effective as it is wrong-headed, and it only creates a tax-funded slush fund from which politicians can support their favorite pet causes.

By: Debbie House

Debbie House — Sun, 14 Jul 2019 02:36:07 +0000

I remember when we lived in Oslo 30 years ago; my father had Aass beer delivered to the house. I still have a set of their beer glasses.

By: Wolfgang

Wolfgang — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 09:29:29 +0000

I agree beer is too expensive here in Norway. Could be interesting to read about the reasoning behind this imposed temperance – and if it works or not. Would also like to point out that the E.C. Dahls story is one of loyalty to the region and success. Perhaps these attributes go hand in hand. Success, because the brewery is brewing strong in central Norway 160+ years onwards. To their benefit, Carlsberg listened to local voices and agreed to keep the brewery in Trondheim instead of shutting down and consolidating. Carlsberg instead partnered up with Brooklyn Brewery of New York and together they reinvested and relaunched the present day E.C. Dahls – continuing the tradition of brewing the local flagship E.C. Dahls Pils, and also celebrating the depth and breadth of beer by launching a Craft Beer line in 2016. E.C. Dahls will stay headquartered in Trondheim, and I for one am excited about this vision of the beer future. One that respects the past, prepares for the future, all the while celebrating the culture of beer – Cheers!

By: Hugo Cirrose

Hugo Cirrose — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 17:39:06 +0000

Cool article.
I’ve already tasted about 100 diferent Norwegian Beers. From major brewerys to Home micro brewerys.
Best beers? Its dificult to say cause in the “craftbeer world” u have new ones coming out every week. Ahahah but till now,personaly, my favourite brewers are Ægir Bryggery and Amundsen Bryggery and the best Beer that i had so far was the Amundsen Bryggery Oceans IPA (Draft) .
Skål 🍻