Juleljus
Stigbergets Bryggeri

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is not visible on the can. Opaque yellow colour, large white head. Lovely aroma of various tropical fruits and citrus fruits, hints of sprucetips. The flavour is not too sweet, notes of citrus, tropical fruits, pine and spruce. Moderate bitterness.

Can states a "07 10 21", meaning it's a best before day of 7th October of 2021, which could probably result in a canning one year before at October 7th 2020. Having it on the 27th of May 2021, this is a almost 7 month old beer.

This review was written one day after the beer was drank.

Poured into an oversized wine glass.

A: Body is brilliant with a bright opaque orange coloration like something I usually don't see. Head is white and shows pretty good retention.
S: The aromas are very very fruity with strong papaya, dragonfruit, pineapple, mango, passionfruit and little citric notes. In the back, a mild but proper hop tone gives this beer a rounded profile instead of a harsher, more hop forward and stronger tone.
T: Taste starts off with a insanely good mix of tropical fruits (as described in the aroma) that is one of the most refreshing beers I've had recently. The mix is so good that it totally embraces the mild hop tones that follow, creating a pretty good end result. Though this mild hop tone might be a result of a fading hop profile for a 7 month old beer, it's quite remarkable for me that a NEIPA with this age is showing such complexity and flavor profile.
M: Body is velvety. Carbonation is spot on. Bitterness is medium high. Alcohol is unnoticed.
O: Is this the best Stigbergets beer I've ever had? Most likely.

A 440ml can with a best before date of 7th October 2021. Poured into a Lost Abbey teku glass.

Appearance: A hazy mango juice dark orange colour with a one finger white head that dissipated fairly quickly and left only sparse lacing.

Aroma: A bit weak overall, but there’s mango, pineapple, papaya, orange, citrus zest, grapefruit, with light grass notes.

Taste: Mango, passion fruit, papaya, pineapple, bitter, grapefruit, citrus rind, slightly spicy.

Mouthfeel: Medium bodied with moderate carbonation.

Overall: Another nice easy drinking NEIPA from Stigbergets with good tropical and citrus fruits. Loved the can design and artwork as well.

 

 

 

Pours a hazy orange with thick, soft head.

Smell is juicy and tropical with notes of mango, pineapple and citrus.

Taste is tropical and juicy with a solid, but soft, bitterness. Notes of mango, oranges, pineapple, peach and a hint of vanilla and hop burn.

Mouthfeel is medium, soft and pillowy, well carbonated.

Overall, a very nice NE IPA. When Stigbergets are on, they are among the best in Europe at this style.