500 ml bottle shared at Beer session XIX in Tromsø 220312. Large and frothy beige/tan head that slowly dissolves leaving some fragmented lacing. Medium strength aroma of sweet, dark fruits and roasted caramel. Similar but more hearty flavour with some hops as well. Another nice label from Valmiermuizas befitting one of the more interesting Latvian breweries, of which this beer is a good example.

500 ml bottle shared at Beer session XIX in Tromsø 220312. Nice and serious-looking label that is much appreciated. Golden body with frothy head that dissolves quite quickly leaving spotted lacing in the glass. Strong, fresh and slightly bitter aroma with some dark malts. Well-balanced flavour that adds bread and dough to elements present in aroma. Fruity finish. Comfortable and foamy palate. I could go for another one.

Bottled 500ml (Stockmann Tallinn, BB 05/2012)
Deep ruby color, small beige head. Toasted coffeish and caramelly aroma with some diacetyl. Medium-bodied. Sweetish, chocolaty flavor. Toasted notes, light tartness in the aftertaste. Not much diacetyl in flavor. Aftertaste has caramel and some bitterness. Good German-style dunkel. One of the best Latvian beers I’ve had (the bar is not very high with Latvian beers).

Bottled 500ml (Stockmann Tallinn, BB 05/2012)
"Nepasterizets". Clear, deep golden color, small steady white head. Aroma has diacetyl, sweet maltyness, some bread. Medium-bodied, quite soft palate. Sweet maltyness, some diacetyl, light hoppyness in the finish - more hops than in standard Latvian lager. Not the most clean brew but clearly in the best third of Latvian pale lagers.

Bottled (thanks Tasogare!). Deep ruby red colour, mediumsized beige head. Aroma is sugary, mild toast and some mild saccharine sweetness. Flavour is quite similar and overly sweet.

Bottle 500ml @ yngwie
Pours clear deep golden with a off-white head. Aroma has notes of malt, bread and grassy hops. Taste is medium sweet and light bitter. Body is light to medium, texture is thin to oily, carbonation is soft.

Bottle, from trade with saxo. It pours a clear, dark golden body and a fingerthick, white head that doesn’t last long. The aroma has grainy pale malts and some lightly resiny, grassy bitterness. The flavor is quite balanced, with pale malts, some notes of tropical fruits and grassy hints. Could use a bit more bitterness though. Medium body, semi-dry and pleasantly carbonated. Some metallic hints towards the end. Overall, a quite decent one, but nothing impressive. 120324

500ml bottle provided by Elisabeth and Stefan for a rating session of beers from Latvia. Large tan-coloured foam on top of a clear, brown coloured body with a deep reddish shade. Fragile lacing to the glassware. Sweet dark malts to the nose. Flavoured by brittle caramel and herbal hops. Finish off with hints of dried fruits. Quite alright (Tromsø, 22.03.2012).