Põhjala — Midnight Macchiato Bourbon BA

Technical Details

Tasting Profile

Midnight Macchiato Bourbon BA pours pitch black with a mocha-tinted crown, releasing aromas of freshly pulled espresso, dark chocolate and warm bourbon vanilla. The palate unfolds like a decadent coffeehouse dessert: roasted malt and bittersweet cocoa lead into layers of coffee crema, caramel drizzle and toasted marshmallow softness. Bourbon barrel aging weaves in oak, vanilla bean and a gentle whiskey warmth that lingers through the finish, balanced by hints of cinnamon and creamy sweetness. Full-bodied, velvety and richly indulgent, it drinks like a midnight macchiato spiked with Kentucky spirit.

Food Pairing

Pair with a flourless dark chocolate torte or tiramisu to echo the coffee, cocoa and vanilla notes. Alternatively, serve alongside a wedge of aged blue cheese with candied walnuts, where the salty richness contrasts beautifully with the beer’s bourbon warmth, caramel sweetness and roasted depth.

About Põhjala Brewery

Põhjala Brewery was founded in 2011 in Tallinn, Estonia, by four beer enthusiasts who were later joined by head brewer Chris Pilkington. The brewery’s name translates to “northern realm” in Estonian, reflecting its deep connection to the Nordic region and the forests of Estonia. Põhjala has established itself as the largest craft brewery in the Baltic states, distinguished by its particular focus on porters, barrel ageing, and the incorporation of indigenous Estonian forest ingredients into its brewing process.

The brewery’s first beer, Öö Imperial Baltic Porter, was contract-brewed before the company opened its original facility in Tallinn’s Nõmme district in April 2014. Following rapid growth, Põhjala invested nearly 4.9 million euros in 2018 to relocate to a state-of-the-art brewery in the Noblessner area, featuring a capacity of 1,200 hectolitres per month and an extensive taproom with 24 taps. Põhjala holds the distinction of being the only Baltic brewery to appear in Ratebeer’s prestigious “top 100” list of world breweries, cementing its reputation as a leading force in European craft beer.