Virvatuli
BA Imperial Gruit
13% vol
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.
Nose
Rich caramelised sugar with redcurrant jam, figs and delicately dried herbs.
Appearance
Deep chestnut brown with a brief light brown head.
Additions
Heather honey, Elderflower, Heather, Linden blossom, Chamomile, Marigold, Primula, Mullein
Hops
St. John’s wort, Vic Secret, Columbus, Hallertau blanc
Malts
Munich, Maris otter low colour, Cookie malt, Aromatic malt, Special B
OG
29.1°
FG
7.3°
IBU
35
Serve
12–16 ˚C
