Põhjala Virvatuli Gruit Ale (330ml)

Description

Style: Gruit / Ancient Herbed Ale
Brewed by: Põhjala (Tallinn, Estonia)
ABV: 13%

A Vermouth and Scotch Whisky BA imperial fruit brewed with natural Estonian herbs.

Taste:
Lightly toasted oak mixes with smooth sweet cherry-like vinous notes. Hints of caraway seed, wildflower and aromatic herbs come in before giving way to walnut and even a light touch of smoke. Best enjoyed when standing atop a bog firetower lookout, just after a heavy autumnal rainfall.

Appearance:
Deep chestnut brown with a brief light brown head.

Nose:
Rich caramelised sugar with redcurrant jam, figs and delicately dried herbs.

Malts:
Munich, Maris otter low colour, Cookie malt, Aromatic malt, Special B, Heather honey

Hops:
Elderflower, Heather, St. John’s wort, Marigold, Primula, Linden blossom, Chamomile, Mullein, Vic Secret, Columbus, Hallertau blanc