Ocean Julöl - Oceanbryggeriet

rarbring

Sweden

3.5/5  rDev -5.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A clear chestnut colored beer. A low off-white head with small lacing and some curtains.

Smelling of grain, nuts, apple, resin and hay.

Tasting of brown bread, bitter orange, nuts, clove and hint of sweet licorice.

Low carbonation, a soft texture. A small body with a slight dry finish.

A calm balanced brew.

Serving type: cask

11-24-2012 16:37:28 | More by rarbring

baggio

Sweden

3.68/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Bottle@home

A: Bronze-reddish with a creamy, beige, head.

S: Roasted malts, Bitterhops, Pine, Hint of chocolate.

T: Roasted malts, Dark bread, Citric notes, Hops, Chocolate.

M: Lowish carbonation. Liquid feels smooth and easy to drink. Nice bitter aftertaste.

Dunno what's so christmasy about this one but it's a solid beer. Very english in style.

Serving type: bottle

12-27-2009 18:23:11 | More by baggio

bark

Sweden

4.25/5  rDev +15.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

The colour is dark wine red-brown; the two finger head is firm and beige. Lots of lacing.

The malty smell is roasted and sweet with some smoked hints.

The taste includes notes of lightly smoked malt, robust yet clear flavours of hops and caramel/nougat. It is overall very balanced and impressive gulpable. The aftertaste is clear and fresh with notes of dark toast and some toffee, chocolate and liquorice.

The carbonation is fresh and medium strong; the bubbles are small. The liquid is mid-smooth.

Solid ale. Christmas? Well... Why not?

Serving type: on-tap

04-13-2009 11:49:17 | More by bark