Swedish-Style Gotlandsdricke
Other Origin Ale · Brewers Association 2025
- OG
- 1.040 – 1.050
- FG
- 1.010 – 1.014
- ABV
- 5.5 – 6.5 %
- IBU
- 15 – 25
- Color
- 4 – 12 SRM
- CO₂
- – –
Notes
Juniper aroma and flavor should be present due to the use of juniper boughs/branches and berries in the brewing process. These beers are characterized by juniper and birchwood smoked malt.
Color
Pale to copper
Clarity
Chill haze or yeast haze is acceptable
Malt aroma & flavor
Medium-low to medium. Birchwood smoke character, derived from the malting process, should be present.
Hop aroma & flavor
Not present to very low
Bitterness
Very low to medium-low
Fermentation character
Bread/bakers’ yeast is traditionally used for fermentation and contributes to unique character of these beers. Fruity ester and yeasty aromas are medium to high. Diacetyl should not be present.
Body
Medium to full
Brew to this style
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Style guideline data is the work of its respective publishers, reproduced here for reference: BJCP · Brewers Association · Norbrygg · SHBF · Danske Øldommere.