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Skjálfti
Ölvisholt Brugghús
- From:
- Ölvisholt Brugghús
- Iceland
- Style:
- California Common / Steam Beer
- ABV:
- 5%
- Score:
- 83
- Avg:
- 3.67 | pDev: 13.62%
- Reviews:
- 49
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Mar 26, 2021
- Added:
- Jul 27, 2008
- Wants:
- 3
- Gots:
- 3
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Ratings by ecoastman:
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
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, 2010Overall, 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.
More User Ratings:
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
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, 2021Reviewed 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
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, 2016This 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.
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
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, 2016Pours 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.
Rated by OscarMaad from Sweden
4.75/5 rDev +29.4%
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, 2014Can't wait to try it again. and again.
Skjálfti from Ölvisholt Brugghús
Beer rating:
83 out of
100 with
74 ratings
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