Beer Review: Skullsplitter!
Sweet Odin’s beard! Skullsplitter is a beer that will quench the eternal fires of Múspellsheimr. No mortal can withstand the sweet ambrosia that is skullsplitter. Skullsplitter is brewed amongst the Orkney Islands, which make up the largest island chain in the UK. The Orkney Islands are home to the most well preserved Neolithic archaeological sites through out the entire UK, the Orkney Brewery takes that inheritance and has made an overwhelmingly delicious Strong Ale, Skullsplitter. Skullsplitter is named for Thorfinn Einarsson who was the 7th Viking Earl of Orkney.
It tastes way better than this.
Technically speaking Skullsplitter is a strong ale weighing in at 8.5%; it’s often listed as a barley wine, but it caries more strong ale characteristics than it does barley wine. First, the pour is great, it’s a brownish mahogany with an ivory cap of foam that fades as you drink it. The nose of skullsplitter is mainly a vanilla and fruit characteristics, think dates, brown sugar, plums, molasses. The taste pretty well follows suite with dominant characteristics of brown sugar, molasses, and maybe just a hint of something smokey. Skullsplitter sits in your mouth with a velvety smooth texture, moderate carbonation and goes down very smooth despite it’s overall heavy body.
Skullsplitter is definitely something to pick up whenever you see it and if you have the fortitude stick a bottle or two away for a while because it will age well. Skullsplitter would pair well with a variety of food, red meat (like that of your conquered enemies), strong cheeses, pasta, or just for desert. So, Pick up some Skullsplitter next time you are going to ride into epic battle, sitting at the endless table of victory in Valhalla, or getting your ass kicked by frost giants.
Our Grade: ***** (Highest Recommendation) Check it out at: www.sinclairbreweries.co.uk
