Pihtla Pruulikoda

Commercial Brewery in Pihtla, Saare County, Estonia 🇪🇪

Established in 1907

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We produce traditional Saaremaa koduõlu also known as farmhouse ale by the recepy that has been used since 1907 in Pihtla village. Brewer is Andrus Viil.

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5.6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
Tried it at SOPP 2011. Poured murky orange with a thin, but creamy looking head. Aroma was very fruity with a lot of yeast, slightly sweetsour. Flavor was riped banana, sweat, lots of yeast. Sweet long finish. Interesting, but as sahti isn´t really my favourite style, this one didn´t really cause any hoorays.
Tried on 01 Aug 2011 at 00:00

5.4/10 Appearance 4 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
At Chriso Pre Gbbf 2011. Thanks to fatphil. Cloudy light gold. Thick white head. Its not great. Some cereal. Bit of herb. Not great a little creamy and touch of toast.
Tried on 30 Jul 2011 at 13:25

6.2/10 Appearance 4 Aroma 5 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
Draught (Õllesummer 2010, Tallinn) - Very cloudy and hazy golden in colour. Slightly spicy and smoky aroma with hints of juniper and banana. Juniper, banana, ham and some roasted notes can de detected in the taste. It certainly packs a punch!
Tried from Can on 18 Jul 2010 at 15:56

6.3/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 7
Handbottled from SOPP.Murky medium grey orange color with virtually none head. Aroma is moderate to light heavy yeasty, barnyard, banana, overripped banana, spiced - juniper, caramel, sahti-like fruity esters. Flavor is moderate sweet with a average duration. Body is light to medium, texture is watery, carbonation is flat. [20090803]
Tried from Bottle on 15 Dec 2009 at 08:38

5.9/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
Muddy orange with a small white head. Yeasty aroma with spices and fruit. Dry and yeasty flavour with a grassy note.
Tried on 02 Oct 2009 at 13:34

7.5/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 8
Handbottled from SOPP. Hazy orange colour, small white head. Aroma is banana, quite spicy as well as some yeast and berries. Flavour is very much the same. Quite wellbalanced and also had kept very fresh during the trip to London.
Tried from Bottle on 07 Aug 2009 at 18:56

7.8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 9 Texture 8 Overall 8
Oak cask, handbottled
This is original farmhouse ale from Saaremaa island, Estonia - their version of Finnish sahti - "taluõlu" (=house beer) or "koduõlu" (=home beer). This is made from barley malts, juniper, baking yeast and Hallertau-hops. Very interesting brew for my 2000th rating.
Pale hazy yellow-orange color, not much head. Strong dry nose of junipers. Medium-bodied. Flat but crisp, citric notes. Juniper and oaky flavors dominate, typical sahti-like fruity esters, especially in the finish. Very (dangerously) drinkable, alcohol gives nice kick but is not dominating. Overall fantastic sahti - as good as its Finnish brothers - I would like to join Õlletoober (Saaremaa sahti festival) next summer.
Tried from Cask on 23 Dec 2005 at 14:10