Einstok Olgerd Icelandic 'Wee Heavy' Scotch Ale Beer, Iceland

Dark, brooding, and forged with Viking spirit, Einstök Ölgerð Icelandic Wee Heavy Scotch Ale is a bold, richly layered ale that bridges Scottish tradition and Nordic soul. Brewed with Icelandic birch-smoked barley and native Angelica root, this robust Scotch Ale draws upon centuries of lore, delivering a hearty, smoky depth that’s as commanding as it is refined.

Product Details:

• ABV: 8%

Sensory Description:

Deep mahogany in the glass, this Wee Heavy opens with aromas of toasted malt, dark caramel, and gentle woodsmoke. The palate is full-bodied and warming, with flavours of toffee, charred oak, dried fruit, and a whisper of earthy Angelica herb. Icelandic birch-smoked barley lends a distinctive smoky undertone, balanced by malt sweetness and a smooth, rounded finish that lingers with understated complexity.

Brewer's Background:

Located just south of the Arctic Circle in Akureyri, Einstök Ölgerð was founded to celebrate Iceland’s unique natural resources and brewing heritage. Using glacial water filtered through ancient lava fields, the brewery crafts beers that blend innovation with tradition. The Icelandic Wee Heavy Scotch Ale exemplifies this mission, developed in collaboration with Eimverk Distillery, and brewed with Icelandic-grown, birch-smoked barley and wild Angelica. This beer is both a tribute to the brewmaster’s training in Edinburgh and a bold Icelandic reinterpretation of a classic style.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve at 50–55°F in a tulip or snifter glass to reveal its aromatic depth and warming body. Ideal for cool evenings or fireside sipping, it pairs beautifully with roasted game, smoked meats, aged Gouda, or sticky toffee pudding. Pour gently to preserve its malt complexity and smoky nuances. A contemplative ale made for slow savouring.

Einstök Ölgerð Icelandic Wee Heavy Scotch Ale is a rich, smoky journey into old-world brewing, bold in heritage, balanced in execution, and unmistakably Nordic in soul.