Põhjala Roggenwolf (Cellar Series)

Roggenwolf (Cellar Series)

 

Põhjala in Tallinn, Harju County, Estonia 🇪🇪

  Barley Wine - Rye Series
Score
7.81
ABV: 15.0% IBU: 30 Ticks: 37
A luscious and decadent ryewine aged in German whisky barrels.

The initial taste mirrors the aroma - fairly sweet, with lighter toffee tones and a touch of vanilla warmth. The full-bodied mid-palate is dominated by freshly baked rye bread with a pleasant roasted edge. The long, lingering aftertaste is defined by whisky character, a gentle alcoholic warmth, and a raisiny sweetness that stays on the palate for quite some time. This rich and elegant beer has excellent potential to continue maturing and developing beautifully in the cellar.

Appearance
Deep dark brown, almost black beer with a thin golden-brown head when poured.

Nose
The aroma is big and complex. The first impression is dark toffee, followed by a hint of vanilla. As the beer opens up in the glass and breathes, a bold and lush whisky note emerges. In the background, there’s the comforting scent of freshly baked rye bread straight from the oven.

Malts
Munich light, Rye malt, Red rye crystal, Caramel 150, Caramel 300, Special B, Chocolate rye, Carafa special T-3

Hops
HBC 431, Sabro
 

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8.3/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8.5 Texture 8 Overall 8.5
Bottle. Color: Black, thin brown head. Aroma: Bourbon / Whisky, spicy rye, roasted malt. Taste: Follows the aroma. Furthermore caramel, hints of coffee and cocoa, boozy notes. Hints of almond. Some oak wood. Full body, below average carbonation. Medium sweet, light to moderate bitterness.
Tried from Bottle on 10 Feb 2026 at 20:55

7.9/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
Bottle at Goblet, with the Zagreb homebrewers' association, thx guys! Pitch black body, tiny off-white head.Creamy aroma, rye, raisins, bit herbal, treacle. Medium body, heading towards a lean, dry finish... for the strength at least. Raisins, prunes, rye malt, herbal touches, hugely drinkable for the ABV! Lovely!
Tried from Bottle at Goblet Beer Store - Zagreb on 30 Jan 2026 at 21:00

8.3/10 Appearance 9 Aroma 8.5 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
Прикольно, походит на барлик конечно, много карамели с медом, намеки на курагу, бочка, баланс. Хорошо.
Tried on 26 Jan 2026 at 22:27

7.6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 7.5 Texture 7 Overall 7.5
Svart med brunt skum. Noe røkt i lukten, trevirke og mørk sjokolade. Fyldig. Smaker mørk sjokolade, alkohol, svarte kirsebær, solbær, mørkt brød, noe salt lakris og maltekstrakt. Middels lang.
Tried from Bottle on 05 Jan 2026 at 20:17

7.5/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7.5 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Bottled 330ml. -at Goblet Zagreb. Black coloured, minimal beige head, rye, alcohol and wood in the nose. Toasted malt, caramel, alcohol, dried fruits, wood and notes of rye with touch of honey in the finish. Alcohol noticable but balanced.
Tried from Bottle at Goblet Beer Store - Zagreb on 31 Dec 2025 at 21:11

7.5/10
Bottle. Sweet, warming and lightly spiced. Wood notes. Delicious indeed, although a bit sweet. 747415 251231
Tried from Bottle on 31 Dec 2025 at 17:05

8.5/10 Appearance 9 Aroma 9 Flavor 8.5 Texture 8 Overall 8
NYTTÅR 2025. Black color with a tan head. Aroma and flavor is rye, whiskey, roasted malt, alcohol, spices, wood, sugar.
Tried from Bottle on 31 Dec 2025 at 09:59

7.4/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6.5 Flavor 7.5 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
0.33 l bottle shared with Sir Damir at the Goblet Beer Store, Zagreb. Thanks. Oily dark amber to black, minimal head. Aroma is oak, molasses, alcohol, hint of lacquer, but not too much. Hints of chocolate and dried blueberries. Sweet molasses, dried fruit, raisins, a bitter stingy note, likely from rye, roast and hops together. Good balance, still on the sweet side. Nice hint of earthy roast and bitter herbs in the finish.
Tried from Bottle at Goblet Beer Store - Zagreb on 15 Dec 2025 at 20:06

8/10
Tried from Draft on 14 Dec 2025 at 20:00

8.4/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 9 Texture 8 Overall 8.5
On tap at Põhjala, pours black with a small tan head. Aroma is rich, with deep whiskey barrels, dark dried fruits, toffee, and brown sugar. Flavour is super rich, with intense dark dried fruits, toffee, brown sugar, and big whiskey barrels. Almost too sweet but there’s so much malt and barrel depth. Super complex and rich. Fantastic.
Tried from Draft at Põhjala Brewery & Tap Room on 16 Nov 2025 at 19:07