Heksekunst
Ego Brygghus

Listed as a Norwegian “traditional ale”, it looks like a NEIPA and drinks like an IPA without bitterness...

Pours a murky deep gold with a huge fluffy white head notwithstanding gentle pour (5 fingers!); as expected, long cap retention and heavy lacing. Citrus/floral hop/estery yeast nose; lite skunk too. Taste is lemon, rose petals with semi sweet malt base; no bitterness; an herbal background I’ve not tasted before; fruity finish. Medium body, not sludgy, but pillowy feeling; moderate carbonation; no hop astringency. Overall the beer is pleasant enough; it is described as a traditional ale, and it looks and feels like a NEIPA, and it’s not juicy nor citrusy; I wouldn’t go out of my way to drink again, but I wouldn’t turn it down if offered.