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Ice-Cold Kvass – Eastern Europe's Forgotten Summer Beer

The fermented bread drink from Eastern Europe has survived emperors and communism. Now it's appearing in Norwegian craft breweries – and it suits the Norwegian summer better than you might think.

Kristine Craft · 7 min

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Tinto de Verano – Spain's Best Summer Drink

It's not a cocktail, it's not just wine – it's something much better. Tinto de verano is the Spanish summer drink that Norwegians barely know, yet it makes Iberian beaches unbeatable. We take you to the root of the recipe and show you how to make it at home.

Ingrid Importør · 7 min

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White Rioja – Summer's Best-Kept Secret

The Viura grape produces fresh, herb-driven white wines in Rioja that most Norwegians have never tasted. It's time to do something about that – especially now that the terrace is calling.

Ole Sommelier · 6 min

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Norwegian Summer in a Bottle – Five Local Releases

From floral summer aquavit to Trøndelag farmhouse beer – here are five Norwegian producers delivering the best of the Norwegian spring in your glass, long before summer has truly begun.

Kristine Craft · 6 min

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Easter Lamb and Beer – the Forgotten Pairing

While wine gets all the credit with Easter lamb, the perfect beer glass is sitting there waiting. Here is a thorough rundown of which beer styles actually elevate the classic lamb – with concrete tips for the Vinmonopolet shelf.

Kristine Craft · 7 min

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Frost as a Flavor Enhancer in the Glass

Discover how controlled freezing of berries, herbs, and citrus creates intense winter drinks with a slushy texture and explosive flavors – straight from the freezer to the glass.

Kristine Craft · 7 min