Põhjala Odravein 2015

Põhjala Odravein 2015
Barley Wine
12% ABV 33cl bottle

BBE 13.04.2018

I heard rumors, that Põhjala made this barley wine using traditional wine making technology - they found a dozen of virgins, and made them stomp the juice out of barley during long winter nights. And the obtained precious juice almost required no fermentation. True story they say.

Pours cloudy brown/cherry with thick creamy head. Thin layer lingers after the head settles. Minor lacing. Aroma of malt, darker malt, and darkest malt. Some charred wood, a bit of caramelized sugar. Gently sweet, gently bitter and massively malty. Malt extract with precious alcohol. Not yeasty at all, though you can see some sediment floating.
Extremely smooth aftertaste, no hint of pure alcohol, though the ABV can be felt from the first sip.
Finish is long, slimy and oily (and it is OK with me), palette fades out slowly. 

Massive happiness after 1/2 glass insured.

I am a weakling for such brews.

Possibly will bankrupt myself and become a boozy when I get my next salary.

Põhjala Virmalised

Põhjala Virmalised

IPA

6.5%ABV

33cl 001 batch.

Now this is a proper adversary to Punk IPA, that is so popular around Estonia.

Perfect IPA.

Body might be slightly better in the next batch - this one is medium bodied, oily and with a bit sharp bitter finish.

First mouthfeel is supported by lively carbonation. Then it gets a bit thin-watery-oily and after that a hoppy bitterness steps up on a flat field.

Definitely has its own character.

IMHO, the best Estonian IPA! (and is far away in the lead).

http://pohjalabeer.com/

Eesti keeles: Gambrinuse õllepäevik

Anchor Porter

0.356 cl bottle.

Pours dark brown, with brown head.

Aroma of roasted malts, caramel, licorice.

Beautiful porter. Medium to full bodied. Complex, hoppy and refreshing.

This is porter is a standard for me. A perfect combination of texture, taste, aroma and looks.

If you ever have a chance - go get it.

10/10

http://www.anchorbrewing.com/