Cellar Series — Põhjala Brewery

Sajand

12.3% Barrel Aged Imperial Rye Baltic Borter

A rye Baltic Porter brewed to celebrate the first full century of Estonia’s independence. Barrel aged in Cognac and Bourbon barrels with oak cubes soaked in the most famous Estonian liqueur.

Taste: Sweet rum notes and chocolate roll across the tongue, with an assertive vanilla oak character. Hints of citrus hops join in, before a burst of red fruits and malt takes on the aftertaste.

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Appearance: Jet black with a brown head.

Nose: Strong spicy rye with a heady touch of freshly cracked black pepper. A massive waft of dark chocolate with cherries follows, leading to smooth oaky vanilla that finally leads into marzipan.

Malts: Pale malt, Rye malt, Flaked rye, Munich malt, Carafa T-2 Special, Cara pale, Cara 150, Special B, Cara 300, Chocolate rye

Hops: Centennial

OG 27.5° ; FG 7.5° ; IBU 40

Serve 12–16˚C

Cowboy Breakfast

12.5% Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout

Wild West campfire breakfast inspired imperial stout, brewed with chilli, black currant, and coffee, aged in Bourbon barrels.

Taste: A heavy hit of soaked bourbon and burnt coffee is balanced by rich chocolate notes from the chilli, turning into a spicy leathery pipe tobacco finish. Blackcurrant sweetness comes in on the aftertaste, whilst the campfire smoke sizzles down into the last embers of the glass - perfect to welcome in a new day after a long hard ride.

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Appearance: Pitch black with a burnt crema head.

Nose: Smooth porridge and maple syrup on the nose, with hints of blackcurrants and smoke gently unfolding from the glass.

Malts: Munich malt, Pale malt, Oats, Carafa T-2 Special, Smoked malt, Cara 50, Dark crystal, Brown malt, Peated malt

Hops: Magnum, Fuggles, Ancho Mulato chilli, Blackcurrant, Coffee (Costa Rica)

OG 26.5° ; FG 6° ; IBU 50

Serve 12–16˚C

Imperial Ginie

10.8% Gin Barrel Aged Imperial Gose

A strong sour and salty wheat beer, brewed with selected botanicals and aged in gin barrels from Kyrö distillery.

Taste: Rich, sharp citrus-like sourness comes through, washed down by a mineral taste, reminiscent of tonic character. As you get further down the glass, a candied ginger and baked apple flavours come through, before building up to a final refreshing crescendo of juniper and spice.

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Appearance: Rich candied orange with a brief white head.

Nose: Sweet honey, rose petals, and hints of lemon and juniper.

Malts: Pale malt, Wheat malt, Flaked oats, Cara Pale, Melanoid malt

Hops: El Dorado, Hallertau Blanc

OG 22.5° ; FG 3° ; IBU 5 ; TA: 6.53 g/l lactic acid, 3.33pH

Serve 6–10˚C

Pime Öö Islay BA

13.6% Barrel Aged Imperial Stout

An Imperial Stout, aged in Scotch Whisky barrels from Islay.

Taste: Immediately warming malty notes, with tangy red berries and sweet heather honey following - all wrapped up in a package of intense smokiness. Best paired with smoked game meats, thunderstorms, and waves crashing against a rocky beach.

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Appearance: Jet black with a tan brown head..

Nose: Campfire roasted malt, peat smoke mixed with iodine, whispers of alcohol - almost challenging you to venture further.

Malts: Pale malt, Munich malt, Carafa Special II, Special B, Chocolate malt, Cara 300, Flaked oats, Chocolate rye

Hops: El Dorado, Hallertau Blanc

OG 35° ; FG 10° ; IBU 30

Serve 14–18˚C

Rukkivein

12.9% Barrel Aged Rye Wine

A celebration of Rye in all its forms - brewed with 70% rye grain and aged in american rye whiskey barrels.

Taste: With a mouthfeel like chewing on a dark and roasted black rye bread, this manages to be both richly sweet enough to be nourishing, whilst being balanced by the peppery spice of the rye malts. With an underlying spicy molasses like body and a touch of blackcurrant like fruitiness, the barrel ageing gives an additional layer of complexity - wrapping up all the other flavours in yet more spice and smooth charred oak.

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Appearance: Deep, dark chestnut brown with a slight red hue and a beige head.

Nose: Rich dark fruits - figs, prunes, and raisins - and strong dark chocolate come through, with hints of winter spices such as cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and dark rye bread. Coming later are aromas of Kali, vanilla, some tobacco and huge rye - a bold yet inviting aroma that demands to be noticed.

Malts: Pale malt, Rye malt, Melanoid malt, Cara pale, Cara 150, Cara 300, Flaked rye, Chocolate rye, Flaked barley

Hops: Magnum, First Gold, Northern Brewer

OG 25° ; FG 5.5° ; IBU 45

Serve 12–16˚C

Taanilinn

14% Cognac Barrel Aged Spiced Imperial Stout

Põhjala and To Øl created this beer together to honour the old Danish heritage of Tallinn. Deep complex oatmeal stout aged for months on cognac barrels. Spiced with all the best from the liquors of Estonia.

Taste: Rich red fruits dominate the initial taste, with a powerful cherry and baked plum coming through. The acidity of a red wine is balanced with gentle oakiness and the taste of cognac, before being merged with that of a deep dark coffee and milk chocolate.

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Appearance: Jet black with a light brown head.

Nose: Decadent prunes and raisins soaked in port wine, aniseed and just a hint of orange marmalade.

Malts: Pilsner malt, Oats, Cara 150, Melanoid malt, Chocolate malt, Cara Amber, Special B, Chocolate Rye, Demerara Sugar

Hops: Magnum, Goldings, Cinnamon, Aniseed, Orange Zest

OG 30° ; FG 8° ; IBU 70

Serve 12–20˚C

Kolm Null Null Kolm

11.1% Imperial Porter

A unique collab between two Porter homelands – Brew By Numbers from London and Põhjala from Tallinn – aged in Moscatel Roxo barrels.

Taste: Soft creamy red fruits - sweet and juicy strawberries coated in marzipan, stewed plums, and assertive cacao. These are followed by a dessert wine finish reminiscent of a fine Darjeeling tea.

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Appearance: Dark reddish-brown with a brown head.

Nose: Rich juicy red grapes, rich dark chocolate and morello cherries, followed by sweet orange blossom and rose water.

Malts: Marris Otter, Rye, Chocolate Rye, Chocolate Malt, Pale Chocolate malt, Carafa T-2 Spezial, Oats, Demerara sugar

Hops: Columbus, Centennial

OG 24.8° ; FG 6.7° ; IBU 65

Serve 12–16˚C

Mel Gibson

12.2% Scotch Whisky Barrel Aged Scottish Ale

Scottish Ale aged for months in Highland and Island Scotch Whisky barrels.

Taste: Immediately the tastes of the rolling Glens of the Scottish Highlands will come to mind — rich warming grains, sweet honey, pecans and a hint of alcohol. Right after will come the lapping waves on a rain-battered North sea island — the gentle smoke of a peat campfire, the smell of the sea on a cold night, exotic liquorice, and a cracked black pepper spiciness to finish up.

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Appearance: Raisin brown with a light brown head.

Nose: Fresh sea salt, burnt caramel, toffee, and fig marmalade, followed by a rich honey on toast aroma. Continue to dig deeper and liquorice, plums, and raisins follow, with just a hint of peat smoke.

Malts: Maris Otter, Oats, Wheat, Chocolate Rye, Dark Crystal, Cara Pale, Peated Malt, Amber Malt

Hops: Columbus, First Gold

OG 24.3° ; FG 5.7° ; IBU 48

Serve 14–18˚C

Porridge Bullet

11.9% Barrel Aged Multigrain Breakfast Ale

A big and bold dark ale, brewed with four types of grain, aged in selected barrels, and carefully blended to perfection.

Taste: Full bodied from the beginning, this very quickly slides across the tongue, lacing it with more of the same, followed by coffee, blackcurrant, assertive black bread, and a creamy sweetness from the lactose. Enjoy for breakfast served with your finest cigar.

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Appearance: Dark black with a clean beige head.

Nose: Cereal and raspberry jam, slightly burnt toast and hazelnuts, maple syrup and vanilla. Breathing in more - raisin notes and hints of bourbon, cloves and winter spices.

Malts: Munich malt, Wheat malt, Rye malt, Oats, Pale malt, Biscuit malt, Cara 10, Chocolate malt, Cara 300 Melanoid malt, Cara 150, Carafa Special T-2, Special B, Roasted rye malt, Lactose

Hops: Magnum, Columbus, First Gold, Northern Brewer

OG 28.8° ; FG 7.5° ; IBU 55

Serve 8–16˚C

Öö XO

11.5% Cognac Barrel Aged Imperial Baltic Porter

A special version of the Öö, aged for months in Cognac barrels.

Taste: A silky smooth texture of dark malts, red fruits, cognac, liquorice, and honey. Hints of molasses mix with those of rich dark chocolate, all balanced with elegant tannins cleansing the palate.

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Appearance: Pitch black - as dark as the night sky, with an opaque brown head.

Nose: Dark fruits, plums, raisins, cranberries, and grapes - a rich forest fruit jamminess hits the nose first with some espresso notes and dark sugar. Cherries, cognac, tannins and hints of spice linger in the background.

Malts: Pale Ale, Munich, Carafa II Special, Special B, Chocolate malt, Crystal 300, Demerara sugar

Hops: Magnum, Northern Brewer

OG 24.2° ; FG 6.2° ; IBU 60

Serve 12–18˚C

Mutant Disco TQ

7.5% Tequila Barrel Aged White IPA

A very special version of the Mutant Disco White IPA, aged for months in Tequila barrels.

Taste: Vanilla and coconut rushes onto your tongue at first taste, coming from the barrels. But then, an overload of fruit basket overtakes this: pineapple, lemon, lime, peach, lychee, and even a hint of melon. Amongst all of this a pleasing bitterness ties it together, with a freshness from the carbonation lifting the beer up and leaving you longing for another sip.

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Appearance: Brilliantly clear light orange with a fluffy white head.

Nose: The nose is entirely dominated by a beautiful agave, clearly showcasing the tequila. Hints of lemon and fresh peaches linger, with just a hint of alcohol - again, unmistakably coming from the tequila.

Malts: Pale malt, Wheat malt, Cara Pale

Hops: Magnum, Citra, Columbus, Motueka, Lemon zest

OG 16.5° ; FG 3° ; IBU 55

Serve 8–16˚C

Pime Öö PX

13.9% Pedro Ximenez Sherry Barrel Aged Imperial Stout

Sherry barrel aged limited version of Pime Öö.

Taste: Big and bold, this immediately makes the Pedro Ximenez felt. Luxuriously sweet, with a heavy presence of cherry and chocolate. The raisin character from the aroma comes through again, sliding down the tongue smoothly. Best enjoyed when sipped by a fireplace.

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Appearance: Jet black with a brief ruby tinted light brown head.

Nose: The smell of dates, raisins, cranberries, and above all, sherry overwhelm the room. Blackcurrant jam, smooth chocolate, and a light toasted oak character come through later, whilst sweet malts and a hint of alcohol closes the aroma.

Malts: Pale malt, Munich malt, Special B, Crystal 300, Crystal 150, Crystal 200, Carafa type 2 special, Chocolate malt, Chocolate Rye, Oats

Hops: Magnum, Northern Brewer

OG 35° ; FG 10° ; IBU 60

Serve 12–20˚C

Odravein Bourbon BA

16% Bourbon Barrel Aged Barley Wine

Our anniversary barley wine, aged for 6 months in bourbon barrels.

Taste: Again, an avalanche of vanilla comes through, supported by a light orange marmalade. Tart cranberries, ginger snchapps, and toasted bread quickly come through, supported by a hint of alcohol and rich oak.

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Appearance: Rich mahogany red with a short, cream white head.

Nose: Vanilla and belgian waffles come through, with ginger biscuits and lemon cream making themselves known in the later stages.

Malts: Pale malt, Melanoid malt, Cara pale, Cara 150, Cara 300

Hops: Magnum, Cascade, Goldings

OG 26.6° ; FG 5.1° ; IBU 65

Serve 12–16˚C

Odravein Port & Cognac BA

14% Barrel Aged Barley Wine

Our anniversary barley wine, aged for nearly 12 months in Port and Cognac barrels.

Taste: Rich, sweet malts, with dates, raisins, wine-soaked figs, dried plums and ginger biscuits. Cognac and ludicrously complex grape flavours come into play very quickly, balancing out all this sweetness with intricately layered tannins from the oak coming into play. After this assault on the sense, toffee and caramelised sugar come in - like a visit to Grandma’s kitchen, with the added bonus of some alcohol to warm you on a cold spring night.

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Appearance: Rose red with an off white head that fades near-instantly.

Nose: Toffee and christmas cake spices come through first, with a generous dose of cognac warmth rising into the aroma. Dark fruits and rich madeira wine notes follow, enticing you to explore further.

Malts: Pale malt, Melanoid malt, Cara pale, Cara 150, Cara 300

Hops: Magnum, Cascade, Goldings

OG 26.6° ; FG 5.1° ; IBU 0

Serve 12–16˚C

Taara Avita!

10.8% Rum Barrel Aged Stout

A multi-layered stout aged in rum barrels from the island of Martinique for over 6 months. Named after the ancient Estonian war cry.

Taste: Silky smooth, sticky but not sweet. Taara Avita! starts off with the taste of pure sugarcane rum, and oaky vanilla. As the beer warms up, the flavour profile opens up too. Salty tastes from the peated malt shine through whilst the taste of fresh ginger biscuits lingers in the aftertaste.

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Appearance: Rich black with an elegant, biscuit coloured head.

Nose: Honey and dark sugar dominate the nose, leading into an exotic rum aroma - a light salted, tarry note comes in to finish, balancing the sweetness.

Malts: Munich Malt, Peated Malt, Cara Pale, Cara 50, Cara 100, Cara 150, Cara 200, Cara 300, Carafa T-2 Special, Chocolate Malt, Oats, Black Malt, Demerara Sugar

Hops: Magnum, Bramling Cross, Cascade, Goldings, Northern Brewer

OG 21° ; FG 4° ; IBU 55

Serve 12–16˚C

Valge Öö PX

11.9% Pedro Ximenez Sherry Barrel Aged White Stout

Sherry barrel aged limited version of Valge Öö.

Taste: Sweet dates and rich treacle mingle with coffee and raisins. A smoky, earthiness intrudes, followed by chilli spice, before being washed over by dark chocolate and yet more plums. Finally, you are left with the decadent aftertaste of sherry-soaked figs.

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Appearance: Rich, dark auburn, with a brief off-white head.

Nose: Dark fruits, plums, massively rich chocolate, nuts, and a French espresso come through, followed by an unexpected aroma of chilli pepper, warming the aroma and enticing you in.

Malts: Pale malt, Munich malt, Melanoid malt, Smoked malt, Oats, Demerara Sugar

Hops: Magnum, Goldings

OG 26.8° ; FG 4.5° ; IBU 40

Serve 10–14˚C

Odensholm BA

9% Pinot Noir Barrel Aged Rye Porter

Collaboration between Põhjala and Lervig. Released only in bottles. A complex rye porter, aged in Pinot Noir barrels.

Taste: The first taste explodes on the tongue with plums and redcurrants. These linger on the back of the tongue whilst also being slowly replaced by darker fruits - the tartness of blackcurrants mingling with sharp blackberries. Sweet dark sugar is present, but only in a supporting role, rather than making the beer cloying. Finally, when the glass is empty, you are left with the rich aftertaste - a reminder of the velvety, elegant body and refined flavours of the beer and pinot noir oak in symbiosis.

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Appearance: Black with a deep red hue and a creamy tan head that lingers briefly.

Nose: Rich red wine - sweet blackcurrant jam intermingles with pipe tobacco and sour black cherries. Some vanilla peeks out, rounding the edges and leaving an inviting aroma of red berries.

Malts: Pale Ale, Rye, Chocolate Rye, Carafa II Special, Special B

Hops: Northern Brewer, Chinook

OG 20.8° ; FG 4.7° ; IBU 65

Serve 10–14˚C