Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Alcoholic Drinks
Beer & Wine
Beer is commonly sold in bars in 400mL (from Nkr60) or 500mL (from Nkr70) glasses
(about 30% and 15% less than a British pint, respectively). The standard Norwegian beer
is pils lager, with an alcohol content of around 4%, and it's still brewed in accordance with
the 16th-century German purity law. The most popular brands are the lagers Ringsnes in
the south and Mackin in the north, while micro-breweries are a growing trend. Munkholm
is a fairly pleasant alcohol-free beer. Note that when friends go out drinking, people gener-
ally buy their own drinks rather than rounds, which is scarcely surprising given the prices.
Norwegians increasingly drink wine with meals. According to one study, wine makes up
one-third of Norway's alcohol intake, compared to just 12% in 1974. Quality restaurants
increasingly offer extensive wine lists with wines from across Europe and sometimes fur-
ther afield. In some cities, wine bars are all the rage.
