Frejdahl Roulv

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany to black in the glass, presenting the characteristic opacity of a Baltic Porter. The head is modest but persistent, with fine Schaumhaftung clinging to the sides. Carbonation appears restrained, appropriate to the style's malty character.

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced smoked malt, derived from beech-wood-smoked Funen wheat malt, layered beneath dark stone fruits—prune and plum dominant. Subtle notes of chocolate and honeyed warmth emerge beneath, while a faint bourbon influence adds depth without dominance. The overall impression is savory-sweet, with smoke as the defining characteristic.

◐ Taste

Entry is full and smooth, with chocolate and roasted grain establishing the palate immediately. Mid-palate unfolds with raisin, prune, and plum character, complemented by honeyed sweetness from the Danish mead and bourbon integration. Bitterness remains restrained at 30 IBU, allowing the malty, fruited complexity to dominate, while smoke weaves through persistently.

◑ Finish

The finish is warm and lingering, with smoke and dark fruit gradually fading into a subtle coffee note. Residual sweetness persists gently, never cloying, as the 9% alcohol provides gentle warmth on the throat.