Friday, 24 November 2017

Sjelefred

Brewery: Kinn Bryggeri
Supplier: Beer52

The first non-Mikkeller beer from the Mikkeller box, this being a brown ale from a little brewery on an island off the west coast of Norway. Named "Peace of mind", this is their version of an English brown ale using a variety of malts and Hallertau Northern Brewer & Fuggles hops. I served this chilled.
Appearance: A deep brown with a slight ruby hint when held to the light. The head is a light malt extract/ovaltine colour, it shrinks to a couple of mm but stays thick and lasts a long time.
Aroma: Sweet malt with a little smokey sausage and a small bit of metal in the back. 
Flavour: Quite light on the front, with some molassus without the sweetness, and a little bit of roasted notes. 
Body: A little bit watery, but only in the front, and more refreshing in the back, and a hine of creaminess.
Aftertaste: A mix of raspberries with a hint of marmite and coffee in the back. 

Overall: Therefore this gets a rating of 6, dark and fruity if not a little watery.

Price Range: Another from the box of 10 I got for £14 (usually £29), so it works out at £1.40 for a 330ml bottle, it's a good price and I would definitely get it again for that price.

Food Pairings: This would pair perfectly with Cranachan, the raspberry and dark notes working so well.


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