S:t Eriks Pilsner

S:t Eriks Pilsener (33 cl bottle) 5,3%
This beer entered the permanent supply at Systembolaget on the 24th of March. Just as with Sailor this is a re-introduction of an old brand. However this brand is far older then Sailor, it has been brewed by different breweries between the 1850s and the 1960s when it was cancelled.

This new version of the beer has been brewed by Jessica Heidrich at Slottskällans in Uppsala. Jessica is well known through the Swedish homebrewing scene and I've tried several of her beers over the years. They are often well produced and thought through so I had good hopes for this beer. Even thought the very nice package gives of a wibe of "nice exterior crappy interior".

Style: Premium Lager
Cost: 15,90 SEK

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Appearance: 1/5
Clear pale watery yellow liquid with a small white foam.

Smell: 7/10
As I poured the bottle I was hit by a fistful of fruity hops. Lots of tropical fruits such as passion fruit and pineapple. Also some grass and hey. Smelled very fresh.

Taste: 7/10
Also lots of fruity hops but also some grassy hops. Tropical fruits with passion fruit being the most dominant. It had a fairly high bitterness that lasted a long time.

Mouthfeel: 3/5
Medium smooth with a medium body and low-medium carbonation.

Comment:
A very nice american style hopped up lager. Very fresh and with lots of tropical fruits. If you like your hops you will surely enjoy this beer.

The bottle looks really cool and at first I was a bit afraid that it would be another beer that was intended to sell on it's package. But it's the inside that counts and this one had a much better inside than outside. Regarding food I'm not sure.

Someone once told me that hopped up beer works well with sushi. Since I can't eat sushi anymore I can only take their word for it. But I think this beer is best suited to be enjoyed in the sun. Feels like a perfect match with its thirst quenching fresh fruity hops and freshly cut grass.

One of the best Swedish lagers I've tried. I recommend trying it out, but try not to get freaked out by the fruity flavour and the high bitterness.

Total: 3,2/5