Viru Õlu

Commercial Brewery in Haljala, Lääne-Viru County, Estonia 🇪🇪
Owned by Harboes Bryggeri

Established in 1975

Closed in 2020

Contact
Rakvere mnt 7, Haljala, 45301, Estonia
Description
Viru Brewery was Estonia's third largest brewery, and produced the Wiru, Puls, Žiguli and various other brands. It was located in Haljala in Lääne-Viru County.

Production of beer was discontinued in 2020.

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5/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 4 Texture 4 Overall 6
Tap AS (hell hunt ale). Pours amber. Aroma is fruits, some nastiness, Flavor is sweet, metallic, grains, fruits, malt. Overall: drinkable.
Tried from Draft on 09 Apr 2016 at 14:14

3/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 3 Flavor 3 Texture 2 Overall 2
Bouteille 33cl, BB 13.07.2016 Couleur ambrée, col crémeux. Arôme offre une masse de cara doux rappelant le mélanoïde sans vraiment une grosse présence de café, ou alors c’est une impression de vieux café. Cara en rétro avec une pointe de noble. Palais est encore doux avec toujours ce rappel allemand de caramel surfait trop adouci, café est à la ramasse ajoutant peu en terme de buvabilité, malt cara et pils sur la fin. Misérable sur le sujet du café, me^me les bières Biélorusses font mieux en terme de qualité.
Tried on 08 Apr 2016 at 13:28

5/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 4 Overall 5
Dark brown color with a minimal and quickly diminishing off white head. Aroma is toasty, nutty and caramelish. Flavior is slightly sweet with notes of dry fruits. Light sweetness in the final.
Tried on 04 Mar 2016 at 11:30

5.5/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 6
Brown color with light beige head, good retention. Aroma has notes of almond and biscuit with toasted malts. Flavor is toast bready, slightly sweetness. Slightly sweet in the aftertaste with some caramelish hints.
Tried on 28 Feb 2016 at 12:54

4.6/10 Appearance 4 Aroma 4 Flavor 4 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
50cl can from Rimi,Tallinn. Pours hazy orange with a fast dissipating off-white head. Fairly malty aroma with some wheaty and earthy notes, unripe banana and hint of cloves. Moderate sweet with mild and messy flavours and a light acidity. Drinkable, but far from impressive.
Tried from Can on 11 Feb 2016 at 13:21

6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 7
Dark brown color with an off-white head with medium retention. Aroma has notes of cherries and sweet malts. Flavor is fruity with notes of bittery almonds, close to Amaretto liquor. Mild bitternes in the final with red fruits notes.
Tried on 25 Jan 2016 at 16:01

6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 5
Note from 2013: Bottle 500 ml. Sweet caramel, slightly fruity, malty, a little bitter hops, drinkable.
Tried from Bottle on 18 Jan 2016 at 04:35

6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 5
Note from 2013: Bottle 500 ml. Taste and aroma: fruity, orange and mango, caramel, a bit sweet, not bad.
Tried from Bottle on 18 Jan 2016 at 04:33

4.9/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 3.5
Bottle. Clear dark brown color, average foam. Malty aroma: caramel, a bit bread. Taste: caramel, a bit sweetness, drinkable.
Tried from Bottle on 18 Jan 2016 at 04:25

4/10
Tried on 16 Jan 2016 at 22:12