 Rastacouere (5258), Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Oct 30, 2007
Considering the style, Scores ranging from 1 to 5, 5 being the most intense
Appearance:
Body: Clear(1)->Murky(5) : 4 Light Brown(1)->Pitch Black(5) : 4 Still(1)->Sparkling(5) : 3
Head: None(1)->Large(5) : 5 Off-White(1)->Dark Brown(5) : 2 Lasting: 5 Lacing : 5 Nitro : XX
Aroma:
Intensity : 4
Yeast : 2 Bread : 2 Apple : XX Tropical Fruits : XX Ink : XX Tar : XX Olives : XX DMS : XX
Malt : 4 Biscuity : 3 Burnt Toast : 3 Caramel : 3 Nuts : XX Pumpernickel : XX Cereals : 2 Coffee : 2 Dark Chocolate : 3 Vanilla : 2 Grapes : XX Blackberries : XX Cherries : XX
Hops : 3 Noble(1)->American(5) : 2 Leafy : XX Floral : 3 Lemon/Lime : XX Grapefruit : XX Orange : XX Herbal : 2 Pine/Spruce/Resin : XX
Notes : Earth : 2 Wood : XX Mint : XX Smoke : 1 Soy : XX Bourbon : XX Anise : XX
Flavor:
Initial Flavor : Dry(1)->Sweet(5) : 3 Finish Dry(1)->Sweet(5) : 2 Sourness : XX Lactic : XX Bitterness : 3 Complex : XX Length : XX
Palate:
Light(1)->Full(5) : 5 Flat(1)->Fizzy(5) : 3 Clean : 5 Sharp : XX Watery : XX Oily : XX Chalk : XX Astringent : XX Alcohol : XX Mineral : XX Oxidation : XX Metallic : XX
Comments: Huge stunning mountainous head. Grainy, well toasted, mild coffee-like, chocolate icing reminiscent, profound beer that, as Jamtlands always does, goes beyond stylistics definition. Sweet and dry, sweet and dry, it’s a switch. Medium vanilla undertones all along. No sourness. Very full-bodied. Complex and hugely drinkable. Even goes further with swift, enclosing floral and herbal hoppy undertones. Fresh and vibrant, I believe this may very well be my favourite Swedish beer.
deft (56), Sweden
Jul 22, 2008 50 cl bottle. Clear very dark red with plenty of thick tan head. Aroma is burnt/roasted and mild hops. Taste is also burnt or roasted with a long bitter aftertaste.
Joakgust (65), Stockholm, Sweden
Jun 16, 2008 50 cl bottle - Dark brown with a brown, big and lasting head as with most schwarzbiers. Big fruity aroma with some hops. Roasty and almost smoked flavor combined with some mild hoppiness. Was expecting more from Jämtlands and its high ratings. More sweetness is to be desired.
bierkoning (4691), La Tropica, Netherlands
May 30, 2008 Bottle from TBone, thanks!. Deep dark brown color. Mango, caramel and ginger in the aroma. Caramelly sweet flavor with mango, hints of ginger and carrot. Hint of salt in the aftertaste. Tasty dark lager.
Crosling (1628), Loveland, Colorado, USA
May 19, 2008 Bottle, Oliver Twist, Stockholm, Sweden. Rudy brown colored beer with a small creamy head that doesn’t last well. Nothing to speak of in the dull nose. Faint smells. Flavor is not flawed, but again very dull and doesn’t provide much to describe. Little mouthfeel. A barely drinkable beer.
mybestfriend (250), Gothenburg, Sweden
Apr 5, 2008 Bottle. Pours a black colour with a light beige head. Aroma is very malty with notes of liquorice, some chocolate, butter/diacetyl and a hint of hoppy freshness. Flavour is malty with loads of liquorice but also some chocolate and a coule of roasted coffee beans. The finish is a bit harsh with notes of coffee and with some bitterness. I found this beer a bit boring.
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