{"title":"Põhjala","description":"\u003cp\u003ePõhjala is a brewery from Tallinn, Estonia, founded in late 2011 by four friends with a passion for food, beer and homebrewing. They are known for porters, imperial stouts, barrel ageing and beers made with ingredients from Estonian nature. Since 2018 they have brewed at Noblessner, a former shipyard by the sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--verhaal--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFour friends and a Scottish brewer in Tallinn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePõhjala was founded in Tallinn in late 2011 by four Estonian friends who cooked, travelled for food and were looking for beer that could stand next to a good meal. That beer barely existed at the time: the local market was dominated by big international producers with pale lagers without much character. Wikipedia names Enn Parel, Peeter Keek, Gren Noormets and Tiit Paananen as the founders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few months after the founding, the Scottish brewer Chris Pilkington joined. The team had met him during a short internship at BrewDog's first brewery in Fraserburgh. The name Põhjala roughly means Northland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first beer, Öö Imperial Baltic Porter, came out in early 2013 and was brewed on rented equipment. In April 2014 the first own brewery opened in the Nõmme district. In 2018 Põhjala moved to Noblessner in northern Tallinn, a former shipyard by the sea. A taproom opened under the same roof, with 24 taps, Texas-style BBQ and a sauna. Almost 40 percent of production goes abroad, to more than thirty countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePorters, barrel ageing and ingredients from the forest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePõhjala takes familiar beer styles and puts its own spin on them, with unexpected ingredients or long barrel ageing. Wikipedia names porters, barrel ageing and ingredients from the Estonian forests as the main focus points. According to the same source, the brewery is the largest craft brewery in the Baltic states.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ranges show that approach well. The core range consists of lagers, IPAs, ales and porters that are brewed all year round. The Cellar Series is about beers that mature in barrels for months and become velvety soft and richly oily as a result. In the Forest Series, Põhjala uses wild ingredients it gathers itself from Estonian nature. There are also specials with extra ingredients, such as Peanut Butter Bänger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePõhjala at Hoptimaal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Hoptimaal you'll mostly find stouts from Põhjala, plus IPAs, a porter and a pale ale. The beers come in 33 cl and 44 cl and range in strength from 5 to 13.6%. Among others, Marble and Timeless Treasures from the Cellar Series, Cocobänger, Pime Öö, Peanut Butter Bänger and Öö are highly rated on Untappd.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrink the IPAs and the pale ale as fresh as possible and well chilled, so the hops stay at their best. Pour the heavy stouts and the barrel-aged beers a little less cold, in a small glass. Take your time, because they only get more complex as they warm up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--faq--\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere does Põhjala come from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePõhjala comes from Tallinn, Estonia. The brewery was founded in late 2011 and has been based since 2018 at Noblessner, a former shipyard by the sea in northern Tallinn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of beer does Põhjala make?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePõhjala makes porters, imperial stouts, IPAs, ales and lagers, among others. Well known are the barrel-aged beers from the Cellar Series and the beers with ingredients from Estonian nature in the Forest Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the name Põhjala mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePõhjala roughly means Northland. The first Põhjala beers appeared in 2013, with Öö Imperial Baltic Porter as the first beer.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pohjala-glas","title":"Pohjala Glas","description":"Pohjala Glas","brand":"Pohjala","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48444946678105,"sku":"","price":4.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/pohjala.png?v=1717098680"},{"product_id":"pohjala-pime-oo","title":"Põhjala Pime Öö","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003ePime Öö means Dark Night in Estonian, and this Imperial Stout was brewed for the longest night of the year. Syrupy yet smooth, it weighs in at 13.6% ABV and 60 IBU, with Special B, chocolate malt and oats in the grist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, expect chocolate cake, sweet liquorice, Kenyan coffee and sticky jam. Blackcurrant and rich plum lead on the palate, with hints of jasmine and cola nut, and light carbonation cleans things up before a finish of toffee chocolate brownie and treacle. It pours deep black under a thin, brown, oily head.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePõhjala is the Estonian brewery behind this winter stout.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Põhjala","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55926859727193,"sku":null,"price":5.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/1-87-Photoroom_493295f0-6464-4b7f-ae82-c88de50f4448.png?v=1755176082"},{"product_id":"pohjala-cocobanger","title":"Põhjala Cocobänger","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003ePõhjala's Cocobänger is a 12% Imperial Stout where coconut and Caturra coffee from Costa Rica take the lead. Dessert-like at first, with a firm coffee backbone underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, expect burnt coconut, espresso liqueur and chocolate, with a port and raisin edge. The palate opens with creamy coconut, then Turkish coffee: earthy and tarry, set against plum and blackberry. As the beer warms, chocolate and caramelised sugar come forward, and the finish is oily and long.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePõhjala brews in Estonia. For Cocobänger, the recipe draws on Special B, chocolate malt and oats, with Magnum and HBC472 hops.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Põhjala","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55926859759961,"sku":null,"price":6.25,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/1-86-Photoroom_79d40adf-dc1b-4d18-80d6-6a6fa51c53d9.png?v=1755176082"},{"product_id":"pohjala-oo","title":"Põhjala Öö","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eÖö means 'night' in Estonian, and this Imperial Baltic Porter from Põhjala is as dark as the name suggests. At 10.5% ABV and 60 IBU, it is built to see you through a cold winter evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, expect burnt sugar first, then dark fruit such as plum, raisin and fresh cranberry, with a roasted, smoky edge in the background. It pours pitch black under an opaque brown head, with a rich body. Espresso-like acidity is balanced by caramelised toffee. As the glass warms, redcurrant and dark chocolate come through, finishing with a slight alcoholic warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePõhjala is an Estonian brewery. Öö is brewed with Munich, Carafa II Special and Special B malts, among others, and hopped with Magnum and Northern Brewer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Põhjala","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56200503329113,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/1-339.png?v=1758377920"},{"product_id":"pohjala-timeless-treasures-cellar-series","title":"Põhjala Timeless Treasures (Cellar Series)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003eTimeless Treasures belongs to Põhjala's Cellar Series – a barrel-aged imperial stout clocking in at 13.5% ABV. This Estonian powerhouse is designed for cellaring and extended ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eOn the nose, expect roasted espresso, dark chocolate and vanilla notes from the barrel. The palate delivers complexity: black coffee, cacao nibs, prunes and a warming alcohol presence wrapped in creamy texture. The finish lingers with oak character and bittersweet nuances.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePõhjala from Tallinn specializes in barrel-aged dark beers and porters. Their Cellar Series showcases complex beers with extended barrel maturation for added depth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Põhjala","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58263467655513,"sku":null,"price":9.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/1-2221_processed.png?v=1781191957"},{"product_id":"pohjala-limoncello-ipa","title":"Põhjala Limoncello IPA","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis IPA from Estonia's Põhjala pairs classic IPA hop character with a bright, citrusy twist inspired by limoncello.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, expect lemon peel and a subtle sweet-tart note reminiscent of the Italian liqueur, followed by a hop-forward bitter finish typical of the style. The body is medium, closing dry and crisp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePõhjala brews in Tallinn (Noblessner) and is known for putting its own spin on familiar beer styles using surprising ingredients — this Limoncello IPA is a clear example.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Põhjala","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58782770430297,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/IMG_0138_processed.png?v=1786028183"},{"product_id":"pohjala-saturnus","title":"Põhjala Saturnus","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eSaturnus is Põhjala's Pale Ale from Estonia, packaged in a 440ml can at 5% ABV. 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