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Norwegian Wood

Haandbryggeriet
Norway·Smoked
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Inspired by ancient Norwegian farmhouse brewing traditions. Brewed with smoked malt and juniper twigs for a distinctive campfire smoke, earthy and slightly spicy character. Amber-coloured with a complex, rustic finish.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber18
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
earthysmokytoasty
earthy
smoky
toasty
herbal
spicy
malty
Aroma
The nose is immediately dominated by rich campfire smoke and smoldering wood, complemented by earthy undertones from juniper twigs.
also:dark fruit
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,vanilla

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Norwegian Wood

◎ Appearance

Norwegian Wood presents an attractive amber hue with excellent clarity and a warm, inviting glow when held to light. The head is moderate and persistent, with fine carbonation that creates a gentle effervescence characteristic of traditional farmhouse ales.

amberclearpersistent headwarm glow

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately dominated by rich campfire smoke and smoldering wood, complemented by earthy undertones from juniper twigs. Behind the smoke lies a subtle malty backbone with notes of toasted grain and a whisper of spice, creating an inviting and rustic aromatic profile.

campfire smokejunipertoasted maltearthy

◐ Taste

The palate opens with pronounced smoked malt flavors that develop into a complex, bread-like maltiness with roasted grain characteristics. The medium body carries balanced bitterness (25 IBU) that remains restrained, allowing the earthy, slightly spicy notes to shine while maintaining excellent drinkability.

smoked maltroasted grainbread notesbalanced

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry with lingering smoke that gracefully fades, leaving a pleasant earthy dryness on the palate. This rustic, farmhouse character persists without becoming harsh, inviting another sip.

drycleanlingering smoke
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
79
Finish
81
Serve at 10–13°C

Serve at 10–13°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About Smoked

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Smoked?

Smoked is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Smoked

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same earthy, smoky, toasty character as Norwegian Wood will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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