Love Drinks has strengthened its craft beer portfolio with the winter roll-out of a trio of inimitable brews from Iceland’s highly acclaimed Einstök brewery.
Joining the brewery’s award-winning Icelandic White Ale and Pale Ale, the new Einstök threesome beaching on UK shores includes a Toasted Porter, a Doppelbock Winter Ale and Wee Heavy – a special scotch ale made with birch smoked barley.
Based just 60 miles south of the Arctic Circle in the fishing port of Akureyri, the Einstök brewery inspires adventure through its unique provenance, positioning and innovation.
Utilising the world’s purest water, which flows from prehistoric glaciers down the Hlíðarfjall Mountain and through ancient lava ?elds, the brewery’s quest is to produce craft beers that are refreshing, full in flavour and beautifully balanced.
Under the watchful eye of head brewer Baldur Karason, the first Icelander in fifty years to train at the prestigious brewing program at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, the brewery has been dominating market share in its homeland and is available in another 22 countries globally since its launch. The beers now account around 80% of Iceland’s beer exports.
The Einstök beers are exclusively imported by Love Drinks, whose Marketing Manager, Ellie Jones said:
“For a country with a population approximately the same size of Bradford, Iceland has built a reputation for punching well above its weight. Think Vikings, renewable energy, a football team who spectacularly dumped England out of the Euros in 2016 and the Einstök brewery, who have been creating waves in the global beer market and conquering taste buds since 2010.”
“In true Viking fashion, the Einstök beers have made a big impression since landing in the UK so we’re delighted to extend the range with these three sensory-rich craft beers and expect them to see strong interest from the UK’s adventurous and discerning beer drinker.”
The New Icelandic Trio
Einstök Icelandic Doppelbock
A winter celebration ale made using malted barley and offering those classic chocolate tones that define the traditional style. The complex flavours, caramel sweetness, robust aroma and long, mellow finish make it the perfect companion for roasted meats or a slice of rich chocolate cake.
ABV: 6.7% ABV
Ingredients: Munich Malt, Crystal Malt, Chocolate Malt, Bavarian Hops
Pack/case size: 33cl bottles x 24
Icelandic Toasted Porter
Offering big notes of toffee and dark chocolate, this Porter is roasty and rich, offering a medium body that is robust, yet smooth on the palate. Toasted and chocolate malts give it a sinister black colour, but its easy-to-drink character ensures there is no need to be afraid of the dark. Try with chargrilled meats or after a meal with dark chocolate.
ABV: 6.0%
Ingredients: Lager malt, Munich malt, chocolate malt, Bavarian hops, and authentic Icelandic roasted coffee.
Pack/case size: 33cl bottles x 24
Icelandic Wee Heavy
Taking inspiration from the Viking’s history in Scotland that goes back a thousand years and our brewmaster’s student days in Edinburgh while learning his trade, this Icelandic Scotch Ale is made with locally farmed and smoked barley and spiced with native Icelandic angelica – a fabled herb ancient Vikings used as currency. With rich colour, creamy head, a sweet malt aroma and a hint of the smokiness delivered by the birch, the beer is complex with a malty richness, caramel notes and a savoury smokiness to finish. Try alongside smoked cheeses, bread pudding and fruit-forward dishes.
ABV: 8.0%
Ingredients: Smoked Icelandic barley, pale ale malt, crystal malt, chocolate malt, Bavarian hops, Icelandic angelica root.
Pack/case size: 33cl bottles x 24
For further information on Einstök, visit www.einstokbeer.com or follow on Instagram (@einstok), Twitter (@einstokbeer), and Facebook at www.facebook.com/Einstok.
About Love Drinks
Love Drinks is an independent import, distribution and marketing company for premium quality spirits, liqueurs and craft beers. Their portfolio represents quality, craft-distilled and family-owned brands that have a rich provenance, heritage and history.
Founded by Kirsty Loveday BEM in 2007, Love Drinks represent Abelha Organic Cachaça, The Bitter Truth Cocktail Range of Bitters and Liqueurs, Einstök Icelandic Craft Beers, El Bandarra Vermut, El Dorado Demerara Rums, Four Pillars Gin, Gosling’s Bermuda Rums, Hernö Gins, Kamm & Sons, Mr Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur and The Artisan Drinks Company.
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