Mikkeller Beer Geek Vanilla Shake (Bourbon Edition) (2016)

Beer Geek Vanilla Shake (Bourbon Edition) (2016)
(Batch of Beer Geek Vanilla Shake (Bourbon Edition))

Mikkeller in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark 🇩🇰

Stout - Oatmeal Regular

Score

7.41

ABV: 13.0%

IBU: -

Ticks: 24

In the beer geek breakfast series – the beer that really put Mikkeller on the map, we decided to shake things up by adding a truck load of vanilla to the french press coffee trick, creating a whole new dimension to the beer that are loved by freaks and geeks worldwide. Not only that, we then placed it in bourbon barrels for 8 months for a truly unique beer experience. It’s dark, dangerous, sweet and incredibly tasty as you would expect, but most of all; it’s ready to conquer your breakfast table routines.

Please note: The label is the same as the regular version. This one comes with a limited edition yellow wax.

- Imperial Oatmeal Stout

- Brewed at Lervig in Norway

- 330 ml

- ABV: 13,0%

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Kraddel (15872) reviewed

Beer Geek Vanilla Shake (Bourbon Edition) (2016) from Mikkeller

6 years ago

8.4/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8.5 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 9

pours black, no real foam after this time ( 3 to 4 years ) in bottle. Smell is still pretty good. Full on chocolate, yummy roastyness. milder vanilla, hints of bourbon. No sign of oxidation whatsoever. Taste is very thcik, creamy and intense, vanilla, roastyness, got a bit... dare I say soapy ? over time, but its not bad, contradicting just about any other time i used that word. The vanilla still shows, a lot, but it turned really unique and strange… Hand cream comes to mind ( rather than soapy, perhaps ) as it has that weird freshness to it you'd never expect in a beer like this. Very interesting. This doesnt remotely feel as heavy as I'm used to in Imperial Stouts. the bourbon has been toned down ( at least compared to B1, which I had fresh at the time , so that's not a fair comparancy i guess ), making this beer absolutely NOT boozy at all. A strange experience, and a first for me after nearly 12K ticks. Something I can only describe as an ointment for the tongue. Easy to hate, but just as easy to love. For now, i'm in the second category, but I could see this evolving to something very negative if you'd encounter it to much. Regardless of that, i'll tip my head to any pastry stout that is still this good after this time, most of them turn to pure shit...

Tried on 23 Nov 2019 at 02:44