 haukur (663), Reykjavik, Iceland
Apr 17, 2008
This is perhaps the best beer that has been brewed in Iceland, and it has come from the most unlikely source, the biggest macro in Iceland! This is also the first unfiltered beer ever brewed in Iceland. (if this is not correct then please tell me!). Anyway, pitch black, dence head. Roasted aroma, of sausages, espresso, mocca and beef. Nice and heavy palate considering the abv. Taste reminds me alot of Mikkeller, very explosive with loads of roast, cocoa and coffee. Leaves a lingering aftertaste. A nice answer from Víking to the growing micro beer culture in Iceland, and a very positive step in the right direction.
Glouglouburp (1915), Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Aug 19, 2008 In short: A roasted stout with strong and not quite appropriate fruity flavours
How: Black body toped by a small tan ring
The look: Bottle 12oz, rare treat opened and drank with a generous Dickinsonbeer. Thanks Paul
In long: Nose of roastiness and tropical fruits (?!). Taste is more of the same with a clash between highly roasted malts and refreshing fruity flavours. Very roasted and very fruity in an unusual way. More of a clash of flavours than a combination of flavours. Some paper, a little sticky tar. The beer is quite drinkable but not something I want to go back to. An ok beer from a country that is equally renowned for its amazing beers and for its warm sunny beaches.
rabbikrabbi (10), , Iceland
Aug 9, 2008 33 cl bottle. Dark brown, medium body, nice balance between sweetness and bitterness. Roasted barley, coffee, cocoa, and a hint of licorice. A nice stout that could do with a bit more filling. Unquestionably the best beer from Víking.
JoeMcPhee (3671), Jackson Heights, New York, USA
Aug 7, 2008 Thanks to haukur for this generous gift. Deep black beer with a thick creamy brown head. Aroma is rich with loads of cocoa and chocolate and a rich charry roastiness. A softly lactic character as well. Flavour is really nice. Rich and toasty and heavily roasted but with almost no bitterness. Softly chocolatey and lightly herbal as well. It’s quite a lovely brew. Nutty with some sweet espresso character. Really lovely stout. Thanks haukur.
jjpm74 (2878), Connecticut, USA
Jul 21, 2008 Thanks to beastiefan2k for sharing this one. Pours dark brown with a tan head. Smells mildly roasty and boozy. Tastes of coffee, chocolate, some raisins. Decent.
tjthresh (1275), Greenfield, Indiana, USA
Jun 1, 2008 Bottle from theisti. Pour is black with some brown from the light the gets through the edges. The nose is roasted with some coffee and cream. A bit of oats come though as well. The flavor has some dark chocolate cocoa made with milk, and a little bit of charred malts. A slight amount of hop bitterness. Full bodied, average carbonation, and a balanced finish. Really a nice beer.
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