Einstök Wee Heavy. Scottish Ale brewed with Angelica root and smoked barley.
8% ABV, Einstök Beer Company, Stratford, CT.
Hmmm…no longer from Iceland, eh? Interesting.,.
Dark burgundy hue, rich tan head, mostly opaque.
In the nose: thoroughly malty, a touch of sweetness, a little spice, whiff of licorice. Cola? This one’s got me going.
In the mouth: soft, rounded, smooth & delicious. Medium bodied. Sweetness and spice mix with the malt, blend with the high ABV and turn out a treat.
I love a good Wee Heavy and this is surely one.
Viking history in Scotland goes back a thousand years. Even our brew master studied in Edinburgh, where he carefully surveyed the local brew. Our Scotch Ale is the first of its kind to use Icelandic-grown, birch-smoked barley in collaboration with Eimverk distillery in Garðabær. We then add native Icelandic Angelica, a fabled herb used by Vikings past. Our Wee Heavy is rich and hearty, with a touch of smokiness, and remains incredibly balanced. Your tastebuds have no choice but to be conquered.
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