Huvila Jouluolut

Formerly brewed at Panimoravintola Huvila (-2009)
Style: Spice/Herb/Vegetable
Savonlinna, Finland

Serve in Lager glass, Tumbler

A season ale that´s been also called Huvila Talviolut ( Winter Ale ). A stronger version from bottled Huvila Jouluolut. Was available on tap in Huvila. The best season ale Huvila has made so far.

(Draught@Bierhuis Rotterdam, Helsinki) Malty and slightly fruity aroma with a hint of licorice. Brown red colour, very slightly hazy and creamy, average size, light brown, very slightly lasting head with good lacing. Fruity and slightly spicy flavour with hints of licorice and toffee. Lively carbonated, medium-bodied and slightly sticky palate. Unfortunately, it was served way too cold! 19/12/06

Draught. Quite weak aroma of malt. Dark brown/red with a thick nut-brown or white head. Taste nutty mocca with a light finish. Not a bad beer, I just expected more.

(Bottled) clear, reddish cola color with a small, completely fading head. Spicy, sweetish-malty and slightly wineous aroma with dark fruit. Dark-fruity, vinous flavor with some cardamom and diacetyl hints. Medium-bodied, slicky-smooth, quite low-carbonated palate. A smooth and vinous, but not very complex brew.