Swedish-Style Gotlandsdricke – Other Origin Ale Styles

Swedish-Style Gotlandsdricke Style

  • Color: Pale to copper
  • Clarity: Chill haze or yeast haze is acceptable
  • Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Medium-low to medium. Birchwood smoke character, derived from the malting process, should be present.
  • Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Not present to very low
  • Perceived Bitterness: Very low to medium-low
  • Fermentation Characteristics: Bread/bakers’ yeast is traditionally used for fermentation and contributes to unique character of these beers. Fruity ester and yeasty aromas are medium to high. Diacetyl should not be present.
  • Body: Medium to full
  • Additional notes: Juniper aroma and flavor should be present due to the use of juniper boughs/branches and berries in the brewing process. These beers are characterized by juniper and birchwood smoked malt.

Swedish-Style Gotlandsdricke Vital Statistics

  • Original Gravity (°Plato) 1.040-1.050 (10-12.4 °Plato)
  • Apparent Extract/Final Gravity (°Plato) 1.010-1.014 (2.5-3.5 °Plato)
  • Alcohol by Weight (Volume) 4.4%-5.2% (5.5%-6.5%)
  • Bitterness (IBU) 15-25
  • Color SRM (EBC) 4-12(8-24 EBC)

2020 Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines used with permission of Brewers Association.

Credit: 2020 Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines – Ale Styles – Other Origin Ale Styles – Swedish-Style Gotlandsdricke