Virvatuli
BA Imperial Gruit 13% vol
A Vermouth and Scotch Whisky BA imperial fruit brewed with natural Estonian herbs.
Taste: Lightly toasted oak mixes with smooth sweet cherry-like vinous notes. Hints of caraway seed, wildflower and aromatic herbs come in before giving way to walnut and even a light touch of smoke. Best enjoyed when standing atop a bog firetower lookout, just after a heavy autumnal rainfall.
Appearance: Deep chestnut brown with a brief light brown head.
Nose: Rich caramelised sugar with redcurrant jam, figs and delicately dried herbs.
Malts: Munich, Maris otter low colour, Cookie malt, Aromatic malt, Special B, Heather honey
Hops: Elderflower, Heather, St. John’s wort, Marigold, Primula, Linden blossom, Chamomile, Mullein, Vic Secret, Columbus, Hallertau blanc
OG 29.1° ; FG 7.3° ; IBU 35
Serve 12–16 ˚C