Monthly Archives: August 2012

This book has been published in Norway and Sweden, and there is now a new edition. (In Norwegian only) Julia and José Benito: «35 fotturer på Kreta» ISBN: 9788282650182

In Drammen we find Haandbryggeriet, and if there was ever a Black Metal/Viking Metal version of beer it would have to be this one, “Odin’s Tipple”. Quotes from the web: “My god, that is the darkest beer I have ever seen. Pours like motor oil, sludgy and black”, “You think Guinness is dark? Brother, you … Continue reading »

I have already made a post about some of my favorite Norwegian beers. But it feels bad not to mention other Norwegian brewers of similar quality. I don’t think Norwegian beer in general is in much demand abroad and for a reason, unfortunately there is nothing interesting going on except for the various microbreweries that … Continue reading »

One more from the Culture Corner. The Norwegian band Enslaved is releasing their new album September 28th.

This is a brand new book from the authors of “Malta: 10 Great Walks”. For once I have the actual book in my hands already so I can tell you my initial impressions: The walks covers the entire island in what sure looks like (as sure I can be without actually using the book yet) … Continue reading »