It's been some time since I've had a Scandinavian beer, since I don't make a habit of drinking Carlsberg. Even in Copenhagen, all those years ago, it was mostly "industrial" beers, although I can't really complain about them. So here's a little change of taste: Nordic Rye. The label is entertainingly almost entirely in Danish, except for the part where they say who imports it to Australia.
The first pour releases a light, vanilla-like scent, while the color is a bit ruddier than I expected. The head is fairly thick and with some staying power. Not much smell, but the taste is full and ... smoky. The color and smell threw me off; I was expecting something sweeter, but no matter. It's quite nice, actually. It's like a good many IPAs around in that it has a little spice to it, a mellow little sweetness that comes out after a few minutes sitting and sipping. I definitely see it as a meal beer, with some meat or very lightly seasoned vegetables. I get the feeling stronger flavors could bring out the berzerker in this brew.
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| She's got her cat, her cow, and her client. And if he gives her any shit about the beer, she'll turn him into a toad or something. |
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