Reddish brown and somewhat cloudy in both color and appearance. Creamy, well maintained off white head. Sharp burnt/smoky aroma and flavor with a pronounced alcohol mouthfeel. Interesting yet undeterminable after taste which I assume to be juniper. Moderate carbonation. It’s the opportunity to experience such rare treasures like this that make life so rewarding. Many thanks to Per.

(sampled at Clemati Medeltidskrog, Visby, Sweden) This batch was cloudy and brown with hints of ruby. Very smokey aroma with hints of honey and yeast. Taste is sweet and fruity with some sharp smokey notes. Long, long tasty and very warming finish.

Courtesy of omhper and drank as a horizontal alongside Jackelsdricka for comparison. Pours mahogany and more or less still with no bubbles and only a hint of tingliness on the tongue. Smells strongly of juniper with hints of spruce, birch and mineral water. Taste is like a gin might be if it were a fermented beverage with loads of juniper and lots of booziness. Some hints of smoke are also present. Palate is very thick and reminds me of the heavy mineral waters of Europe. Finishes along the lines of sassafras. Very different from everything else I tried during this tasting that included sahtis, and lots of traditional Scandanavian beers. If sahti and lambic are the grandparents of beer, this is their great grand parent. Thanks again for this rare treat!

(From Burs) : Sitting in a tree inhaling the intense smoke of a fruit-harboring wood cabin whose fire has just been extinguished by torrential rain...Very humid and woody smoke, impossible to escape from (I’m not necessarily trying to), with a garrulous fruitiness of junipers (real) and apricots (fictive)...Honey impersonations and earthy bitterness rising in the end...Perhaps smokier than a Schlenkerla, an incredibly memorable experience which I hope to relive again...Immense thanks Per!!...

Bottled. Cloudy grey/yellow/brown. Smokey juniper up front, followed up by fruity esters. Smokey flavour from burnt wood. Finishes mild. Bloody interesting and nice!