Icelandic Arctic Berry Ale | Einstök Ölgerð (Einstök Beer Company)
Brewed by:
Einstök Ölgerð (Einstök Beer Company)
Iceland
einstokbeer.com
Style: Belgian Witbier
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 5.20%
Availability: Summer
Notes / Commercial Description:
In Iceland, Sumardagurinn fyrsti means the arrival of warmer temperatures. At Einstök, we celebrate with this limited-edition Ale, a refreshing witbier flavored with tasty bilberries, hand-picked near the Arctic Circle. It’s the perfect ale for your summer adventures, but enjoy it while you can – it will disappear with the midnight sun.
Wheat malt, pilsner malt, oats, bavarian noble hops. Subtle flavor from bilberries, hand-picked near the arctic circle.
Added by GMuir on 08-02-2014
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Ratings: 124 | Reviews: 33
3.71/5 rDev +1.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
(12 oz can, canned on 19.02.18, BF 19/FEB/2019 - - so it's got a bit of age on it ... poured into a snifter)
L: crystal-clear, pale amber liquid; dense, sticky white foam... after a few sips (notes detailed below), poured in last 2 oz of can and with it a healthy dose of speckled sediment hazed things up... no lacing
S: the berry aroma to me certainly smells similar to blueberry; not getting any 'wit' aromas, aside perhaps from a Belgian yeast spice... kind of a Jiffy blueberry muffin scent dominates; background seems dry
T: dry malt foundation; definitely tasting wheat, first in the finish, then throughout each sip; berry flavor is rather prominent, but more as an extract/essence rather than a syrup
F: light-bodied, smooth, relatively dry and clipped on back end, but with a mild blanket-soft texture flushing through the finish... alcohol slightly apparent in delicate warmth after first few sips
O: so, probably picked up a can past its prime, but the basic elements are all present, flavors still have a bit of vibrancy... perhaps they brewed a white ale malt bill with Wit yeast and just with berries instead of coriander and orange? - - it doesn't taste like a Wit, but it kind of does too... not bad; at least it's not sweet
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look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
(12 oz can, canned on 19.02.18, BF 19/FEB/2019 - - so it's got a bit of age on it ... poured into a snifter)
L: crystal-clear, pale amber liquid; dense, sticky white foam... after a few sips (notes detailed below), poured in last 2 oz of can and with it a healthy dose of speckled sediment hazed things up... no lacing
S: the berry aroma to me certainly smells similar to blueberry; not getting any 'wit' aromas, aside perhaps from a Belgian yeast spice... kind of a Jiffy blueberry muffin scent dominates; background seems dry
T: dry malt foundation; definitely tasting wheat, first in the finish, then throughout each sip; berry flavor is rather prominent, but more as an extract/essence rather than a syrup
F: light-bodied, smooth, relatively dry and clipped on back end, but with a mild blanket-soft texture flushing through the finish... alcohol slightly apparent in delicate warmth after first few sips
O: so, probably picked up a can past its prime, but the basic elements are all present, flavors still have a bit of vibrancy... perhaps they brewed a white ale malt bill with Wit yeast and just with berries instead of coriander and orange? - - it doesn't taste like a Wit, but it kind of does too... not bad; at least it's not sweet
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4.4/5 rDev +19.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
4.53/5 rDev +23.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.75
Delightfully refreshing beer. Summertime wonder-I have never tasted bilberry before but what a great addition. Super aftertaste just enough of an adult sourness-with a light sweetness.
This beer appears to be lovingly prepared. Best seasonal surprise.
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look: 4 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.75
Delightfully refreshing beer. Summertime wonder-I have never tasted bilberry before but what a great addition. Super aftertaste just enough of an adult sourness-with a light sweetness.
This beer appears to be lovingly prepared. Best seasonal surprise.
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3.67/5 rDev 0%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.75/5 rDev +2.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.42/5 rDev -6.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.25
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.25
3.58/5 rDev -2.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
2.29/5 rDev -37.6%
look: 3 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 1 | feel: 1.25 | overall: 2.5
This beer had so much promise. Great aromatic fragrance of the bilberries, nice color. The taste was less than desired. If this is what bilberries taste like, I pray that I never have to eat them unless it will be in a survival situation.
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look: 3 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 1 | feel: 1.25 | overall: 2.5
This beer had so much promise. Great aromatic fragrance of the bilberries, nice color. The taste was less than desired. If this is what bilberries taste like, I pray that I never have to eat them unless it will be in a survival situation.
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3.02/5 rDev -17.7%
look: 2.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3
look: 2.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3
4.5/5 rDev +22.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
3.87/5 rDev +5.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.8/5 rDev +3.5%
look: 3 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
look: 3 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.71/5 rDev +1.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.89/5 rDev +6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.28/5 rDev -10.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Impression from a can:
"White ale brewed with bilberries." "Icelandic Arctic berry ale." 5.0% ABV. "Witbier flavored with tasty bilberries."
Low B- (3.28) / WORTHY
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look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Impression from a can:
"White ale brewed with bilberries." "Icelandic Arctic berry ale." 5.0% ABV. "Witbier flavored with tasty bilberries."
Low B- (3.28) / WORTHY
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4.1/5 rDev +11.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Appearance: Cloudy golden, with a big white head and lovely lace.
Aroma: Berries! A wee tart but faithful and very appealing.
Taste: Tart berries up front, with a nicely smooth body. Fruit is up front here but not over the top or artificial. Really a tasty ale and one I’d gladly pick up again. Another winner from a top-notch Icelandic brewery. Skal!
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look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Appearance: Cloudy golden, with a big white head and lovely lace.
Aroma: Berries! A wee tart but faithful and very appealing.
Taste: Tart berries up front, with a nicely smooth body. Fruit is up front here but not over the top or artificial. Really a tasty ale and one I’d gladly pick up again. Another winner from a top-notch Icelandic brewery. Skal!
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3.58/5 rDev -2.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
3.8/5 rDev +3.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.01/5 rDev -18%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 2 | overall: 3.25
From Saveur Biere. In hotel small tubular glass. Watching Spiderman. 7 months after bb date. No trace of wit profile. Light berry notes that are pleasant but dont save it from boredom. Highly carbonated feel
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look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 2 | overall: 3.25
From Saveur Biere. In hotel small tubular glass. Watching Spiderman. 7 months after bb date. No trace of wit profile. Light berry notes that are pleasant but dont save it from boredom. Highly carbonated feel
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4.25/5 rDev +15.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
3.54/5 rDev -3.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Icelandic Arctic Berry Ale from Einstök Ölgerð (Einstök Beer Company)
Beer rating:
3.67 out of
5 with
124 ratings
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