Schimmelreiter - Porter

Scary novels are not everyone's cup of tea, but this beer certainly is

Theodor Storm's eloquent tale Schimmelreiter deals with the events in a North Frisian village and can by no means be described as light fare If you still want to approach the work, or at least claim to have conquered the Schimmelreiter, we recommend the beer of the same name from Freigeist Bierkultur

The beery Schimmelreiter is a so-called Gdansk Jopenbier: this old beer style originates from the Polish coastal city and is most comparable to a porter Unlike its English cousin, however, the Jopenbier is fermented without the addition of yeast The spontaneous fermentation was caused by moulds that populated the floors, walls and ceilings of the underground fermentation cellars Schimmelreiter is therefore the perfect name for a homage to the traditional Jopenbier

Freigeist's interpretation of the Gdansk classic brings a powerful 14.0% to the table and flows into the glass in an opaque raven black From the firm, dense-pored head in delicate ivory rises a tantalizing aroma of roasted almonds, The first sip reveals a voluminous body with an interplay of aromas of toasted grain, molasses, candied dark fruits, chocolate and freshly brewed coffee A crisp, bitter finish with a fine acidity concludes this stately beer delight