PORTUGØL

Solvognen Portugøl
En portugisisk simpel ale, med en blød, rund finish og et fravær af bitterhed, hvor undertoner af umami giver dybde uden tyngde. Den glider let, er nem at holde af og rammer bredt – fra dem, der først er ved at opdage øllets verden, til dem, der blot ønsker noget mildt og imødekommende. Og selv om øl-nørderne også finder noget at smile af i dens fine balance, er det dens brede appel, der gør den til en stille favorit: en venlig ale, der åbner døren for alle.

Historien om Portugøl
I Solvognens ejerkreds havde Jesper boet tre år i Portugal, hvor hans kone faldt for den lette øltype Sagres. Han spurgte vores brygmester, om det var muligt at brygge noget lignende.
Som sædvanlig tog Tecumseh udfordringen op og gik i gang med at eksperimentere. Først da han fik tilsendt en vandprøve fra Portugal, stod det klart, at det lokale vand var både blødere og mere mineralholdigt.
Ved hjælp af Himalayasalt lykkedes det at skabe den rette balance – og resultatet er en øl med bred appel, som nu er en fast del af Solvognen.

Solvognen Portugøl
A Portuguese-style simple ale with a soft, rounded finish and a complete absence of bitterness, where subtle umami undertones add depth without heaviness. It drinks effortlessly, is easy to like, and appeals broadly—from those just discovering the world of beer to those simply looking for something mild and approachable. And while beer enthusiasts will still find something to appreciate in its fine balance, it is its wide appeal that makes it a quiet favourite: a friendly ale that opens the door for everyone.

The story of PORTUGØL:
Within the ownership group of Solvognen, Jesper had lived in Portugal for three years, where his wife developed a fondness for the light beer style Sagres. He asked our brewmaster whether it would be possible to brew something similar.
As usual, Tecumseh took on the challenge and began experimenting. But it was only when he received a sample of Portuguese water that it became clear that the local water was both softer and more mineral-rich plus Jespers’ timing mistake makes Portugøl truly great.
Using Himalayan salt, it was possible to achieve the right balance – and the result is a beer with broad appeal, which is now a permanent part of Solvognen.