Beards. BEARDS. BEARDS! It’s a scientifically proven fact: The Viking Era was the golden age of beardery. Or so the new Netflix series Vikings: Valhalla would have us believe. These raiders and traders hailed from multiple nations and followed different religions, and the series shows off that diversity with detailed costuming and makeup. As much as we love the gorgeous fur coats and occasional face tattoos, what really makes these Vikings stand out are their beards. From main characters to notable extras, we’ve ranked the 11 best depictions of facial hair you’ll find on the show.

11 Best Beards in Vikings: ValhallaFrom a forked beard to a Rapunzel-esque facial cascade, the beards in 'Vikings: Valhalla' are a whole mood.

LET THE BEARDS BEGIN!

The Starter Beard

Prince Harald Sigurdsson of Norway has big ambitions but not much of a beard.

The Fluffy

Leif Eriksson is fierce in a fight, but his slightly bushy beard looks like it would be oh-so-soft.

The Bushwick

This guy looks like he’d be just as at home drinking a craft beer in Brooklyn as he would be in a Viking mead hall.

Gingerbeard

Harald’s older brother Olaf Haraldsson definitely has him beat in the beard department. The beard’s length and that well sculpted mustache are impressive, but it’s the lush color that really stands out.

The Rapunzel

This Christian Viking warrior has the longest beard we spotted in the series. We bet it could be used as a sturdy handhold in a pinch.

The Cowcatcher

King Canute is able to assemble a massive army to attack England, but growing and maintaining this artisanal beard may be an even greater achievement. It’s also the exact angle of that thing on the front of old timey trains. 

Head of Beard

Where does the hair end and the beard begin? It’s impossible to tell on this imposing follower of King Canute.

Two-Tone

A graying beard demands respect. It’s a symbol of a seasoned Viking warrior. Or he just drank milk from a saucer like a kitty.

The Surfer

This Greenlander dude is ready to catch some waves in his longboat.

Brillobeard

Jarl Kåre’s bristly, bushy beard looks like he could use it to scrub pots and pans or maybe just clean up all the blood the cruel fanatic leaves in his wake.

Forkbeard

The hair really makes the man in the case of King Sweyn Forkbeard, who’s named for his impressive whiskers. And yeah, Forkbeard was a real guy, although few know how many forks his forked beard would fork.