Odravein
Põhjala Brewery & Tap Room

Deze barley wine heeft meer weg van een stout . Maar een topper, heerlijk zoet.

Got this from the Duvel Guy in Utrecht

From a bottle into a snifter
Vintage: 2016
Best Before 29-03-2019

APPEARANCE: Pours a 1+ finger, medium looking, creamy, bubbly, off white head with great retention. Deep maroon red or brown with no real carbonation evident. Head slowly fades to a full wisp and clings to the sides of the glass. Splotchy wisp remains leaving some decent lacing down the glass.

SMELL: Toffee, caramel, some touches of pine and light red fruits on the nose. Medium strength, with a decent bed of spicy booze under it all.

TASTE: Spicy alcohol, red fruits, some caramel and piney flavors up front and into the swallow. A bold and lingering finish is rather alcoholic with caramel and toffee sweetness, piney flavors, some hop bitterness and some berries. Pretty flavorful and plenty of character.

PALATE: Medium body and slightly higher carbonation. Creamy enough on the palate, goes down okay with a decent scratch and burn, finishing a touch sticky on the palate. Some decent heat lingers.

OVERALL: Good beer for sure. The character of this one is well put together and the elements are right in my wheelhouse, though for me, I’d prefer a touch less booze and a slightly less carbonated feel. These are minor issues, especially in this style, so given what it is, if you’re a fan of this style, you’ll enjoy this one as well. Worth checking out if you get the chance. Cheers!

Bottle. Pours a very dark ruby, with a medium heigt beige head that gives way to a sticky lacing. Smells like caramel, raspberry and plum jam, dried fruit. Full bodied, smooth mouthfeel with a very soft carbonation. The taste follows the same notes as the aroma, with emphasis on dried fruit and with a metallic feeling in the background.