About
A team of Faroese entrepreneurs are collaborating on building the islands’ latest brewery, located in the country’s capital, Tórshavn.
The brewery is called OY, a shortened word for “oyggj(ar)”, which means “island(s)”.
OY’s production capacity stands at approximately 1.2 million litres. In Faroese terms, it will be one of the islands’ biggest breweries. Internationally, it qualifies as a microbrewery.
OY will look to establish itself in the Faroe Islands first and foremost. In time, the plan is to start exporting its products.
Initially, OY will primarily focus on brewing and selling mainstream beers like pilsner, strong beer, IPA, and cider. Once those are up and running, special beers will also be added to OY’s beer catalogue. OY will function as a brewpub, offering beer tasting and tours, and will include a small shop with OY merchandise.
The brewery is called OY, a shortened word for “oyggj(ar)”, which means “island(s)”.
OY’s production capacity stands at approximately 1.2 million litres. In Faroese terms, it will be one of the islands’ biggest breweries. Internationally, it qualifies as a microbrewery.
OY will look to establish itself in the Faroe Islands first and foremost. In time, the plan is to start exporting its products.
Initially, OY will primarily focus on brewing and selling mainstream beers like pilsner, strong beer, IPA, and cider. Once those are up and running, special beers will also be added to OY’s beer catalogue. OY will function as a brewpub, offering beer tasting and tours, and will include a small shop with OY merchandise.
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
How: Draught.
Where: MBCC 2022.
Appearance: Golden colour with a white head.
Aroma: Malt, hops, grass, grain.
Body: Medium body and carbonation.
Flavour: Malt, hops, caramel.
Where: MBCC 2022.
Appearance: Golden colour with a white head.
Aroma: Malt, hops, grass, grain.
Body: Medium body and carbonation.
Flavour: Malt, hops, caramel.
Tried
from Draft
on 17 Jun 2022
at 13:33
6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Tap @MBCC 2022, Blue Session. Hazy pale yellow, white head. Citrusy, citrus peel and unripe mango aroma. Bitter tropical fruit flavour, fruit peel bitterness.
Tried
from Draft
on 01 Jun 2022
at 18:19
7.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Draught, taster. @MBCC 2022, Copenhagen (Denmark). 14/05/2022 [#5.065 Global - #4 Faroe Islands - #3 OY Brewing] Pours hazy yellow with a white head. Aroma: biscuits, mild smoked malts and grains. Taste: Brown bread, grains and biscuits. Clean mouthfeel. Next one please!
Tried
on 27 May 2022
at 10:00
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7
Draught @ MBCC 2022, Copenhagen. Pours hazy yellow with a white head. Fresh biscuit and crackers. Pomelo melon and slight grassy hop bitterness. Excellent clean and dry finish.
Tried
on 27 May 2022
at 06:15
5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 4
Texture 6
Overall 5
Draught @ MBCC 2022, Copenhagen. Pours golden yellow with a small white head. Toffee and green apples. Something went wrong with this one - the regular edition was excellent.
Tried
on 27 May 2022
at 06:13
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6
Draught, taster. @MBCC 2022, Copenhagen (Denmark). 14/05/2022 [#5.028 Global - #3 Faroe Islands - #2 Oy Brewing] Clear golden pour with a small head. Aroma: bready and grainy. Taste: Spiced malts, hay and bread. Next one please!
Tried
on 26 May 2022
at 19:19
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Draught, taster. @MBCC 2022, Copenhagen (Denmark). 13/05/2022 [#4.971 Global - #2 Faroe Islands - #1 Oy Brewing (My Brewery #2 from Faroe Islands)] Hazy pale yellow with a medium off-white head. Aroma: spruce, yeast and sweet malts. Taste: Spruce and soft vanilla. Kinda soft milkshake. Next one please!
Tried
on 24 May 2022
at 08:50
7.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8
Tap@MBCC 2022, Copenhagen (14/05/2022) - Juicy fruity with notes of citrus and tropical fruit, sweet malty support, piney light bitter edged hoppy finish. Nice. --- Beer merged from original tick of Klikkhaze on 27 Mar 2025 at 05:35 - Score: 7. Original review text: Juicy fruity with notes of citrus and tropical fruit, sweet malty support, piney light bitter edged hoppy finish. Nice.
Tried
from Draft
on 20 May 2022
at 20:12
7.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Tap@MBCC 2022, Copenhagen (13/05/2022) - Toasted sweet bready malty, cereal and grain, caramel, grassy hoppy finish. --- Beer merged from original tick of Imperial Italian Pilsner on 26 Mar 2025 at 12:41 - Score: 7. Original review text: Toasted sweet bready malty, cereal and grain, caramel, grassy hoppy finish.
Tried
from Draft
on 20 May 2022
at 16:59