Who was Skull splitter?
Thorfinn Skullsplitter was a 10th-century Jarl (earl) of Orkney, the youngest son of Torf-Einarr, himself the son of Rognvald Eysteinsson, the first Jarl of Orkney. Torf-Einarr had two other sons, Arnkel and Erlend, who “fell in a war expedition” at an unspecified location in England along with Eric Bloodaxe.
What was Thorfinn Skull Splitter famous for?
Thorfinn Torf-Einarsson also known as Thorfinn Skull-splitter (from the Old Norse Þorfinnr hausakljúfr) was a 10th-century Earl of Orkney. He appears in the Orkneyinga saga and briefly in St Olaf’s Saga, as incorporated into the Heimskringla….
| Thorfinn Torf-Einarsson | |
|---|---|
| Father | Torf-Einarr Rognvaldsson |
| Mother | Unknown |
What is the alcohol content of Skull Splitter beer?
Scotland- Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy- 8.5% ABV. This is deep amber coloured with a lovely bouquet of fruity caramel and light hops. Complex, creamy and smooth, this unique brew is very strong and meant to be enjoyed after dinner or by the fireplace.
What type of beer is Skull Splitter?
Skull Splitter is one of our strongest beers, named after Thorfinn Einarsson the 7th Viking Earl of Orkney. It is a sophisticated, satiny smooth and full flavoured beer. It has a rich fruity wine-like complexity with flavours of fresh and dried fruits, warm exotic spice and mellow summer fruity notes.
Do they still make Kestrel Lager?
Kestrel Lager, which was popular during the 1980s and 1990s, is to be relaunched after the brand was bought from its former owners Wells and Youngs. Nigel McNally, former managing director of Wells and Youngs, bought the brand and is now “returning it to its Scottish roots”.
Who was Thorfinn Skullsplitter?
Heroic and bloodthirsty, or a gentle old soul? Thorfinn Skullsplitter was a 10th-century Jarl (earl) of Orkney, the youngest son of Torf-Einarr, himself the son of Rognvald Eysteinsson, the first Jarl of Orkney.
When did Ragnhild marry Thorfinn Skull Splitter?
Orkneyinga Saga records that Gunnhild, widow of ex-King Eirik of Norway, arranged the marriage of their daughter Ragnhild to “Earl Thorfinn Skull-Splitter” before she and her sons left Orkney [831], which can probably be dated to [955] or soon after.
Who were the sons of Thorfin hausakljufer?
Snorre names “the Earls Hlodver, Arnfid, Ljot and Skule, the sons of Thorfin Hausakljufer” as rulers in Orkney when Queen Gunhild [mother of Ragnhild] and her sons returned to Orkney [828]. In a later saga, Snorre names (in order) “Arnfin, Havard, Hlodver, Liot and Skule” as sons of Thorfin “Hausakljufer” [829].
What happened to Skuli of Orkney?
Skuli gave allegiance to the Scots king who gave him the title Earl of Orkney but he never gained control of the islands, being killed in battle against Ljot in the Dales of Caithness at which Ljot “fought like a hero”. Ljot then took control of Caithness but this angered the Scots and MacBeth, the Mormaer of Moray, brought a large army north.