Skjálfti
Ölvisholt Brugghús

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From:
Ölvisholt Brugghús
 
Iceland
Style:
California Common / Steam Beer
ABV:
5%
Score:
83
Avg:
3.67 | pDev: 13.62%
Reviews:
49
Ratings:
74
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 26, 2021
Added:
Jul 27, 2008
Wants:
  3
Gots:
  3
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Ratings by ecoastman:
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Reviewed by ecoastman from Canada (ON)

3.3/5  rDev -10.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
I didn't expect to find this one under a California Common / Steam Beer lager category but then again why not? The brewers tell you more about Icelandic earthquakes than the beer and the intended style on the label.

Overall, a decent beer that has much more flavour than a typical Euro Lager - not even compareable really. But I'll probably only buy it again the next time I'm in Iceland.

The appearance is a hazy straw colour with a head that recedes leaving no lacing. Sweet malt and earthy-pine hops are balanced in the light aroma. But there's a medium-high level of bitterness that stands out which lingers too long in the aftertaste for my palate.
Aug 04, 2010
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by Sigmund from Norway

3.32/5  rDev -9.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
Bottle, under Danish name "Skælv", at RBNAG 2009 in Vatlandsvåg, ABV 5%. Deep golden colour, low head. Pleasant aroma of grapefruity American(?) hops and caramel. Fairly rich mouthfeel for a golden lager. The flavour has crystal malts and some caramel, noticeable American hops, but is not very bitter.
Mar 26, 2021
 
Rated: 3.6 by Insomniac from Canada (ON)

Nov 29, 2020
 
Rated: 3.69 by SierraFlight from Virginia

Dec 02, 2018
 
Rated: 1.23 by Helgi from Iceland

Nov 11, 2018
 
Rated: 3.75 by zotzot from Vermont

Jul 28, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by Marvicsin from California

Jun 20, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by VelvetExtract from Massachusetts

Apr 28, 2018
 
Rated: 3.88 by Danielr26 from Michigan

Aug 28, 2016
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Reviewed by GreesyFizeek from New York

3.44/5  rDev -6.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Bottle purchased at Scandinavia in Reykjavik, Iceland.

This pours a pretty light amber, with a small head, and no lacing.

Smells like caramel and bready malt, some piney and grassy hops, and grapefruit.

I'm not entirely sure what the style is here. There's definitely some malt sweetness, with a firm hop bitterness, and some fruity hoppiness. A little bit less caramel sweetness would make this great.

This is lighter bodied, crisp but a little slick, with a normal level of carbonation.

Not too bad, but a little confusing at times.
Aug 01, 2016
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Reviewed by Stevedore from Oregon

3.69/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
12oz bottle, served at Rauda Husio in Eyrarbakki, Iceland. Served in a tulip glass.

Pours a darker caramel body, orange hue, clear with a one finger white head, good retention, bits of lacing. Smells of light caramel sweetness, grassy and earthy hop aromas, mild cereal grain, a bit of citrus as well. Flavour is caramel, touch of citrus, grassiness, a bit of earth. Cereal grain. I thought it tastes a bit like Anchor, and I did not know this was a California Common. It is a bit sweeter. Mouthfeel is medium bodied, crisp and refreshing, good carbonation, and accompanied the lobster bisque entree quite well. Not a bad beer overall.
May 23, 2016
 
Rated: 3.73 by Drknight from Virginia

Apr 09, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by 31Sam13 from New Hampshire

Mar 15, 2015
 
Rated: 3.25 by olradetbalder from Sweden

Nov 24, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by R_Kole from Canada (AB)

Nov 01, 2014
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Rated by OscarMaad from Sweden

4.75/5  rDev +29.4%
Perfect in most ways. A complex yet easy to drink.
Can't wait to try it again. and again.
Aug 24, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by BuddhaBrowett from Sweden

Nov 12, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by EliotTruelove from Pennsylvania

Sep 19, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by TheBeeraholic from Canada (ON)

Jun 16, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by cfalovo97 from Canada (ON)

Nov 15, 2012
Skjálfti from Ölvisholt Brugghús
Beer rating: 83 out of 100 with 74 ratings