Brewery: Stallhagen (Finland)
Beer: Julbock, 6.8% ABV, 500ml bottle
Listed Ingredients: Water, Malted Barley, Hops, Yeast
Style: Bock
Rating: 3/5
Probably Vegan Friendly

Stallhagen Julbock

Appearance
Virtually black, pours a modest head, which disappears swiftly.

Aroma
Toasty, dry maltyness with a hint of chocolate.

Taste
Very malty, with a dryish mouthfeel and dark chocolate. Not your typical Christmas beer, even though this is labelled such — there’s no Christmas spices or the sort of sweetness that you’d expect. It’s a dry bock, and not a bad one at that. However, I do feel that it lacks the sort of complexity that you might get from a stout or porter of similar characteristics.

Overall
I’ve seen beers by this brewery from Åland before, but I think this is the first time I’ve actually had one. I’ve got their Witner Porter waiting as well, and I’m looking forward to it. The Julbock was pleasant enough and I could imagine drinking it again, even though it made no lasting impression.