.jpg)
Olvi is one of the largest and oldest breweries in Finland. It was founded in 1878 and is currently the only large Finnish brewery that is not part of the big beer corporations of the world. (I consider this a good thing) Sandels is one of Olvi's traditional brands and now they have published a wheat beer under the brand. Sandels belongs to the mid-priced beers of Finland and therefore, one can expect at least medium quality from the wheat version of it. The beer delivers what is expected and, in my opinion, even succeeds in exceeding the expectations.
Taste: First tasting of the beer delivers a nice wheat flavor reminiscent of German wheat beers. However, more than its German brothers, Sandels Vehnäolut starts with a notable fruity, bananaesque aroma. Furthermore, it offers the distinct flavors of the traditional Sandels beer, that is a soft combination of grain (in this case wheat) and a hint of hop. In my opinion, this beer nicely combines the flavors of a decent wheat beer, and the good qualities of the basic lager version of Sandels. The only downside of this beer is its slight watery feel.
Not the most flavor-rich of wheat beers, but definitely a nice welcome to the quite boring beer scene of Finnish supermarkets. Great for drinking as a refreshment.
50 Average
No comments:
Post a Comment