Gotlandsdricke
Term from the Brauwerkstatt brewing glossary, category “Beer styles”.
Explanation
Traditional farmhouse ale from the Swedish island of Gotland. It is brewed with smoked malt and juniper branches, lightly hopped and often fermented with baker’s yeast. Many families still brew it for celebrations.
Test your knowledge
In which country is “Visby”?
- Netherlands
- Sweden
- Switzerland
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Correct: Sweden. On Gotland, “Gotlandsdricke” is brewed with juniper and smoked malt. Gotlands Bryggeri brews in the old Hanseatic town of Visby.