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.
Production of beer was discontinued in 2020.
3.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 3
Flavor 3
Texture 4
Overall 3
Bottled (Thanks TM). Pale yellow colour, mediumsized white head. Aroma is sweet malts, mild metallic notes as well as grains and some mild butterscotch in the background. Flavour is bready malts, some metallic notes as well as grains. Mild rubbery notes as well.
Tried
from Bottle
on 05 Nov 2009
at 20:15
5.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5
500ml Bottle - Dark brown with red tinges and a foamy head. Fruity and dusty aroma with hints of caramel and malt. Malty, fruity and slightly sweet taste with caramel and dried fruit.
Tried
from Bottle
on 03 Nov 2009
at 12:22
3/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 2
Flavor 2
Texture 4
Overall 2
The best part of this 500ml bottle was its deep, dark brown coloured body and off-white head. Overwhelming aroma of thick cherry, almost like syrup. Cherry ripe taste added by candy sweetness. Flat impression. More like juice, than beer. Shared by Elisabeth and Stefan, thanks (rating session of Estonian beers in Tromsø, 27.10.2009).
Tried
from Bottle
on 03 Nov 2009
at 00:32
4.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 3
Flavor 4
Texture 6
Overall 4
Thanks to Stefan and Elisabeth for providing a 500ml bottle for the grand tasting of Estonian beers at seksjonsrommet. Fading, beige head. Deep, dark brown coloured body. Plain smell of malty sweetness. Sweet spiced malts in flavour. Some tart sharpness from the spices, however, still very sweet on the swallow (Tromsø, 27.10.2009).
Tried
from Bottle
on 02 Nov 2009
at 12:11
4.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 3
Flavor 3
Texture 6
Overall 3.5
500ml bottle brought back home by Stefan and Elisabeth for sharing, thanks. Initial medium- sized, off-white head that fades slowly over a deep, dark brown body. Sweet dark malts in aroma. Dark malts, brown sugar, honey and cardamom herbs in the flavour character that gets quite syrup-like on the swallow. In other words, too sweet (Estonian rating session, Tromsø 27.10.2009).
Tried
from Bottle
on 02 Nov 2009
at 12:08
5.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 4
Texture 6
Overall 3.5
500ml bottle brought from Tallinn to our Baltic Beer session 27.Oct.09 in Tromsø. Mahogany body. Malty nose, with some alder, molasses and cardamom. The taste reminds of ginger snap dough. It is a bit slick and sirupy, with a sweet and chrismassy seasoning that is noticeable in aroma, flavour and finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 02 Nov 2009
at 11:24
4.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 4
Flavor 4
Texture 6
Overall 4.5
Cherry coloured body, with light brown filmy layer. Prune and plum nose, with hints of clove and cinnamon. Tastes like aromatic Arabic coffee mixed with brown sugar. Dry finish. All in all, it is a bit too sweet. 500ml bottle shared at Baltic Beer session in Tromsø 27.Oct.09.
Tried
from Bottle
on 02 Nov 2009
at 10:50
2.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 2
Flavor 2
Texture 6
Overall 1.5
Dark mahogany colour with foamy head. The sweet smell of caramel and artificial cherry fragrance gives a prewarning about what you are about to drink, and the taste is without doubt sugary and cherry flavoured. In combination with the flat carbonation it is like drinking watered down cherry sirup. A bottle will probably make you queasy. Fortunately, I shared the 500ml bottle at the Baltic Beer session in Tromsø 27.Oct.09.
Tried
from Bottle
on 02 Nov 2009
at 10:17
5.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5
500ml brought to our Baltic Beer session in Tromsø 27.Oct.09 from Tallinn. Pours a golden colour, with spare head and lacing. The juniper and resin is noticeable in both aroma and flavour. It is particular, but refreshing and interesting; Without a doubt an exiting and suitable choice to bring to the sauna or banya.
Tried
on 30 Oct 2009
at 09:13
6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 6
Clear golden body, with a few white patches and no lacing. Pleasant and fresh aroma of hops, grinded corn and newly mown grass with hints of citrus. It gives a very inviting appearance. The beer feels refreshing and crisp, tasting of apple, hops and celery, but also due to a delicate carbonation. I would have loved a lingering finish, however- this was a bit abrupt and I felt a bit put of by that. On the other hand, that leads to frequent sips and eventually a better turnover. (Shared with Stefan 24.Oct.09 at Hell Hunt, Tallinn)
Tried
on 29 Oct 2009
at 12:15