Brewery: Haanbryggeriet (Norway)
Beer: Norse Porter , 11.0% ABV, 500ml bottle
Listed Ingredients: N/A
Style: Russian Imperial Stout
Rating: 4.48/5
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HaandBryggeriet: Odin’s Tipple

Batch 376.

Appearance: Pitch black. Hardly pours a head at all, but you can see that it’s not supposed to: it’s oily and soupy, maybe the thickest beer I’ve seen. What does remain of the head is a brownish layer of foam. 4/5

Aroma: Rich, leathery, malty. Strong alcohol, wood smoke, burnt coffee, licorice. Heavy stuff, no doubt about it! 4.5/5

Taste: This is packed with burnt toast, espresso, raw chocolate, and malt. You can’t hide the alcohol in a beer like this, but it’s not overwhelming by any means, it’s well supported by the robust body. 4.5/5

Mouthfeel: Velvet! Heavy body, but so smooth. Oily. No carbonation. 4.5/5

Overall: I wasn’t really in the mood for this beer when I drank it, but it did convert me. It’s an impressive concoction, not to be taken lightly. Beer of gods, no less! Make sure to read the story at the HaandBryggeriet website. 4.5/5