Known in Norway as "Øl", is beer with thousands of years behind it, its elaboration dates back to the Bronze Age, when beer was the most common drink in the old Nordic society. 

At present, there are around 18 breweries in Norway, which is a very low number compared with other countries in Europe. Norwegian beer has 4 categories according to the alcohol content:

• Class 0 (0-0,7 vol.per.)
• Class 1 (0,7-2,5 vol.per.)
• Class 2 (2,5-4,75 vol.per.)

• Class 3 (4,75-7 vol. per.)

The typical types of Norwegian beer are defined according to their brewing traditions. The most popular are: 

Pilsner

Bayer

Juleøl

Bokkøl

Lettøl