LifeBlod BA Reserve (2021)
(Batch of LifeBlod BA Reserve)
Mikkeller Brewing San Diego in San Diego, California, United States 🇺🇸
Stout - Pastry / Flavoured - Imperial Rotating Out of Production|
Score
7.13
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Double Mashed Imperial Stout w/ Roasted Peanut, Cocoa Nibs, & Vietnamese Cinnamon. For this massive Imperial Stout, we combined the recipes from our coveted ‘Beer Geek Vanilla Shake’ and an MKSD favorite ‘Traeblod’ to create something very special. Brewed with solely the first-runnings from each recipe, and then boiled for over 12 hours, we developed an incredibly complex caramelization and rich character; this is truly a special treat. Aged in choice Weller Wheated Bourbon barrels for over a year, we selected LifeBlod RESERVE for its exceptional characters and firm backbone. Displaying a bold mid-palate of spicy spirit warmth, we delicately layered in hand-roasted peanuts, single-varietal cocoa nibs from Ghana, and Vietnamese cinnamon sticks, creating an unprecedented level of depth we have yet to achieve.
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8.8/10
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Appearance 9
Aroma 8.5
Flavor 8.5
Texture 9
Overall 9
500ml @ Brian's shared with Phill.
Aroma: nicely balanced cinnamon, peanut, chcocolate, and American oak. Low to moderately sweet.
Taste: along the same lines, nice body. Nuts, cinnamon, chcocolate, and American oak are just perfectly balanced.
Overall: this is a balanced masterpiece 🔥🔥🔥 Definitely a TOP-3 of the most balanced beers I've ever had, and maybe even the best 😵😍
Aroma: nicely balanced cinnamon, peanut, chcocolate, and American oak. Low to moderately sweet.
Taste: along the same lines, nice body. Nuts, cinnamon, chcocolate, and American oak are just perfectly balanced.
Overall: this is a balanced masterpiece 🔥🔥🔥 Definitely a TOP-3 of the most balanced beers I've ever had, and maybe even the best 😵😍
Tried
from Bottle
on 15 Nov 2025
at 06:34
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
How: Draught.
Where: MBCC 2021.
Appearance: Dark brown colour with a beige head.
Aroma: Roasted malt, chocolate, cinnamon, coffee.
Body: Full body, low carbonation.
Flavour: Roasted malt, chocolate, spices, cinnamon, alcohol, coffee.
Where: MBCC 2021.
Appearance: Dark brown colour with a beige head.
Aroma: Roasted malt, chocolate, cinnamon, coffee.
Body: Full body, low carbonation.
Flavour: Roasted malt, chocolate, spices, cinnamon, alcohol, coffee.
Tried
from Draft
on 02 Dec 2021
at 14:25