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 pootz:
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Reviewed by pootz from Canada (ON)

4.09/5  rDev +11.4%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Bottle:

pours a deep gold-amber lager in the flute, copious 3 finger frothy off white cap lasts and laces up the glass. Wonderfully unique aroma...great clean lager malts;bready, biscuity a touch of caraMunich over essentially Ale hopping: Cascade citrus, pine and grass.

Nice round mouth feel...Big malts in the front balanced well with citrus and pine resinous hopping...stays balanced into the finish which is clean, lightly bitter and lightly dry.

A very satisfying but quenching lager with the unique character of ale hopped balance. Great innovation, I want more of this.
May 23, 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