Mack Juleøl (6.5%)

2006 edition: Second Juleøl from the batch ØM brought over. This one brewed by Mack, the northernmost brewery in the world (until 2000).

• Name: Mack Juleøl 2006, 6.5%, Norway
• Appearance: Golden dark brown. Little head. Hint of red.
• Aroma: Pretty malty and fruity. Oaky. Coffee.
• Taste: Dark fruit and malt. Bitterish, but not too much.
• Bought: Gift, 330 ml, NOK ?.??
• Overall score: 3/6
• Info: 21/12-2006

2007 edition: Second Norwegian Juleøl of the season. Also bought by ØM at Vinmonopolet, Tromsø.

• Name: Mack Juleøl 2007, 6.5%, Norway
• Appearance: Dark redish brown. Nice amount of head, shortlived.
• Aroma: Dark fruit, some malt. Burnt caramel?
• Taste: Burnt caramel, malt and dark fruit. Smooth.
• Bought: Vinmonopolet, 330 ml, NOK 27.20
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 25/12-2007

2012 edition:

• Name: Mack Juleøl 2012, 6.5%, Norway
• Appearance: Dark, redish brown. Lots of light tan head.
• Aroma: Good malt, some fruit.
• Taste: More malt, some spices. Slight alcohol. Good.
• Bought: Vinmonopolet, 330 ml, NOK 33.80
• Overall score: 4/6
• Info: 23/12-2012