Norwegian Alcoholic Beverages

Norwegian farmhouse ale is an example of a traditional farmhouse ale—a versatile style brewed by European farmers. These beers were designed for local consumption. In Norway, they are known as maltøl, which would lit... READ MORE

Akvavit is a Scandinavian spirit that is usually distilled from grains or potatoes. After distillation, it is infused with various botanicals, though the most common are caraway and dill. Other options may include fennel, coriander, clove... READ MORE

Kornøl is a farmhouse ale from Norway that is classified as raw ale. The beer is mainly associated with Western Norway and the regions Sunnfjord, Nordfjord, and Sunnmøre. The style is not as common as it used to be, but seve... READ MORE

Vossaøl is a type of Norwegian farmhouse ale—a traditional beer style that has been brewed for centuries, primarily by farmers who used their grains and hops, along with local yeast. Although this traditional brewing is not a... READ MORE

Stjørdalsøl is a traditional beer style that falls in the broad category of Norwegian farmhouse ales. It hails from Stjørdal, Trøndelag, one of Norwegian regions that has preserved the tradition of brewing thes... READ MORE

Karsk is an aromatic Norwegian cocktail that is traditionally served hot. It is made with a combination of coffee and moonshine. To prepare it, a small coin is traditionally placed on the bottom of the cup, which is then filled with stron... READ MORE