Põhjala
Microbrewery
in
Tallinn,
Harju County,
Estonia 🇪🇪
Associated with 3 Venues
Established in 2011
Contact
Description
Põhjala Brewery is the brainchild of three friends and beer aficionados who, like many a future craft brewer, got tired of the tasteless watery lagers that the faceless megacorporations have saturated the beer market with.
We brew small batches of hand crafted ales, using the best malts, loads of mostly New World hops and a relentless passion for good beer. When creating our beers, we are inspired by Nordic nature, Estonian new cuisine and the work of our fellow microbrewers in the U.S., UK and Scandinavia who, in our opinion, are leading the craft beer revolution.
In hops we trust!
We brew small batches of hand crafted ales, using the best malts, loads of mostly New World hops and a relentless passion for good beer. When creating our beers, we are inspired by Nordic nature, Estonian new cuisine and the work of our fellow microbrewers in the U.S., UK and Scandinavia who, in our opinion, are leading the craft beer revolution.
In hops we trust!
7/10
Can. Looking sexy, close to black, with a dense finger-thick beige head. Roasted malts, a touch of dark dried fruit, some hazelnut and a toasted hint. Semi-dry, with a good bitterness. Hints of dark rye bread in the end. Enjoyable. 747414 260410
Tried
from Can
from
Vinmonopolet Kristiansand, Lillemarkens
on 10 Apr 2026
at 14:24
7.1/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
YG. Amber color with a beige head. Aroma and flavor is caramel, bread, yeast, malt, dried fruit. Easy drinkable.
Tried
from Can
on 10 Apr 2026
at 07:36
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Smells coffee and cacao. Tastes like coffee and cacao too, with a hint of vanilla. Very nice!
Tried
from Bottle
on 09 Apr 2026
at 18:36
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 6.5
Texture 7
Overall 6.5
Maybee a bit to much raspberries in this one
Otherwise quite balanced and easy drinkable
Also dark malt and licorice
[Bottle from Vinmonopolet at Amfi Borg in Sarpsborg, Norway]
Otherwise quite balanced and easy drinkable
Also dark malt and licorice
[Bottle from Vinmonopolet at Amfi Borg in Sarpsborg, Norway]
Tried
from Bottle
from
Vinmonopolet Sarpsborg, Amfi Borg
on 08 Apr 2026
at 17:59
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
6th April 2026
Bottle. Pretty much a clear deep brown amber beer, small bubbly tan head. Airy palate, a little dry, good fine carbonation. Soft dark malts, pretty mellow, a slightly oaty sweetness with a mild chocolate biscuit vibe. Soft ripe fruits. The Pandan leaves bring aromatic soft spice and light exotic fruits. Light smooth finish. Nice brew, as always with these annual Baltic specials. I think this one could have done with a bit more dark malt character, but, a tasty and interesting brew nonetheless.
Bottle. Pretty much a clear deep brown amber beer, small bubbly tan head. Airy palate, a little dry, good fine carbonation. Soft dark malts, pretty mellow, a slightly oaty sweetness with a mild chocolate biscuit vibe. Soft ripe fruits. The Pandan leaves bring aromatic soft spice and light exotic fruits. Light smooth finish. Nice brew, as always with these annual Baltic specials. I think this one could have done with a bit more dark malt character, but, a tasty and interesting brew nonetheless.
Tried
on 06 Apr 2026
at 19:05
7.1/10
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Appearance 9
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Clear golden with large fluff. Aroma is noble hops clean cereal malt. Taste is medium bitter hop with not too much crispiness. Quite drinkable.
Tried
on 05 Apr 2026
at 21:47
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Bottle 330ml. @ home - [ Virtual Tasting 💻👀 ] - fonefan & Brugmansia House. 🏡🇩🇰 🍀 ☁️☂️ [ As Pohjala Baltic Porter Day 2026 ]. ABV: 10.0%. [20260403]. 7-/4/8/8/15-
Tried
from Bottle
on 03 Apr 2026
at 17:32
7.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
For a rye beer, you could expect something with more aromas, personally I prefer the Thurm and Taxis version. This one is ok and smooth, watery, side of rye, discreet note apricot, hop rather weak at the final, refreshing during the summer, 10.05.21
Tried
from Bottle
from
Amstein
on 03 Apr 2026
at 14:59
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Fles gedeeld met Roelzie. Het is een diep donkerbruin tot zwart bier met een medium beige schuim. Het heeft een aroma van gebrande mout, whisky en vanille. De smaak is vol, gebrand, houtig, vanille en whisky achtig.
Tried
from Bottle
on 02 Apr 2026
at 20:28
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
Black colour, small head. Aroma is soy sauce, some maple syrup, alcohol and some mild dried fruity tones. Flavour is maple syrup, some sweet boozy tones with mild chocolate and dried fruits as well. Overly sweet. A bit coffeeish tones in the finish and aftertaste.
Tried
from Bottle
from Alko (Webshop)
on 02 Apr 2026
at 18:26