Subsidiaries
7.4/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Fresh bottle consumed on 5/28/07
Really like Tiggmtl’s rating of this and I couldnt agree more....a very dark IPA (surprisingly), I was expecting a pale, San Diego style IPA. But the conditioning/bottling is wonderful as usual, leading to a large beige head and plentiful lacing.
Assertively hoppy in the nose, but well-caramel malted leading to the typical lychee, red grapefruit and candied orange notes. Gets very bitter and challenging on the end, with lemon/lime rind and moderate tea-like astringency. A bit of breadiness as it warms and actually reminds me somewhat of the Nogne 100 I just had, though this one shows more balance and some fruitier, more playful hops. Strong aroma as well, with no flaws or alcohol.
Sugary caramel malts are immediately noticeable, yet there is an earthiness that also simultaneously dries the flavor out as citric and fruity hops provide plenty of juiciness and flavor. It gets very bitter, perhaps a bit excessively so, towards the end, with some earthiness and light toffee making a reprise on the finish. Fresh yeast and a very expressive carbonation, though not overdone. I liked the single hop IPAs better, but this is still a very well-made ale. Thanks for lettin me try another Mikkeller, one of the best brewers in the world, Olivier.
Really like Tiggmtl’s rating of this and I couldnt agree more....a very dark IPA (surprisingly), I was expecting a pale, San Diego style IPA. But the conditioning/bottling is wonderful as usual, leading to a large beige head and plentiful lacing.
Assertively hoppy in the nose, but well-caramel malted leading to the typical lychee, red grapefruit and candied orange notes. Gets very bitter and challenging on the end, with lemon/lime rind and moderate tea-like astringency. A bit of breadiness as it warms and actually reminds me somewhat of the Nogne 100 I just had, though this one shows more balance and some fruitier, more playful hops. Strong aroma as well, with no flaws or alcohol.
Sugary caramel malts are immediately noticeable, yet there is an earthiness that also simultaneously dries the flavor out as citric and fruity hops provide plenty of juiciness and flavor. It gets very bitter, perhaps a bit excessively so, towards the end, with some earthiness and light toffee making a reprise on the finish. Fresh yeast and a very expressive carbonation, though not overdone. I liked the single hop IPAs better, but this is still a very well-made ale. Thanks for lettin me try another Mikkeller, one of the best brewers in the world, Olivier.
Tried
from Bottle
on 08 Jul 2007
at 19:45
9.2/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 9
Flavor 9
Texture 10
Overall 9
RB #1001, perfect beer for the next long adventure onto rating no 2000. HUGE thanks to Grovlam. Another great beer bottle spared in the Copenhagen crew for sharing and once again thanks to Mikkeller for doing what they are doing...in their sparetime - thanks!
From 50 cL bottle. Pours black with a brown creamy chocolate head. Aroma of roasted malt, dark chocolate, mild alcohol presence, coffee. Very nice and inviting. Thick mouthfeel. Very nice liqourice and chocolate flavour. Very good bitterness going far into the finish. WOW
From 50 cL bottle. Pours black with a brown creamy chocolate head. Aroma of roasted malt, dark chocolate, mild alcohol presence, coffee. Very nice and inviting. Thick mouthfeel. Very nice liqourice and chocolate flavour. Very good bitterness going far into the finish. WOW
Tried
from Bottle
on 07 Jul 2007
at 13:51
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Draught a Københavnske øldage 07. Golden / orange colour with a beige head. Aroma is hop, fruit, grass. Flavour is hop, fruit, grass. Very hoppy beer.
Tried
on 06 Jul 2007
at 15:44
8.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
[Another century celebrated with a Mikkeller beer - this time 8600] A deep red beer with a thick but collapsing rocky brown head. The aroma is sweet spicy with notes of brown sugar, yeast, malt, caramel, alcohol, and some berries and fruit, leaning towards being over ripe, the spices include cloves. The flavor is sweet malty with a very complex mix of candy sugar, caramel, yeast, fruit, alcohol, spices (cloves and cinnamon), berries, prunes, and some over ripe fruits, I even find light notes of chocolate - very complex like a Quad should be. At first you are hit by the great complexity with overwhelming power, but then the alcohol gains in strenth and really makes itself known, giving it a great body. The complex flavor lasts for a long time before a dry slightly yeasty and woody finish sets in and lingers for even longer. I also had it on draft, but like the bottled version better - it’s a bit more complex.
Tried
from Can
on 05 Jul 2007
at 16:30
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Hazy amber. Full body. Fat, tangy, chewy malt aroma. Balanced on the palate with big chewy malts, lots of English hops, caramel, and earth. Not a standout but well-made.
Tried
on 04 Jul 2007
at 22:42
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Bottled. Dark ruby red colour, big beige head. Aroma is raisins, yeast, slight coffee and lots of hops. Flavour is roasted malts, raisins, yeast and some dry fruits. A very pleasant brew.
Tried
from Bottle
on 04 Jul 2007
at 01:51
8.4/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Draught at Københavnske Øldage. Jet black beer with some tan head. Coffee, chocolate notes, vanilla notes, hoppy bitterness, alcohol and syrupy sweetness in the aroma. The flavor has alcohol, coffee, chocolate, vanilla, hoppy bitterness and sweetness. Quite acidic and astringent in the mouth, silky and full. Long finish with coffee, vanilla and hops. It’s a bit on the sweet side, I like ’em drier, but it is a lovely beer anyway. It’s a pity it’s only an experiment. (070512)
Tried
on 02 Jul 2007
at 13:35
7.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Bottled. Dark mahogany colour, rich head. Grapefruity nose. Sweet withsome roasty chocolaty malt. Medium bodied with fairly high carbonation. Lots of aromatic hops supported by firm clean malt. Finishes with medium bitterness. Very hoppy for a brown ale.
Tried
from Bottle
on 02 Jul 2007
at 09:41
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8
Bottled (BB 02/2007)
Dark nut brown color, decent brown head. Cookies, yeast, chocolate, brown sugar in the nose. Lots of cold coffee, coffee beans. Full-bodied. Typical (if there is one) Mikkeller-taste can be traced. Something between Jackie Brown and Beer Geek Breakfast.
Dark nut brown color, decent brown head. Cookies, yeast, chocolate, brown sugar in the nose. Lots of cold coffee, coffee beans. Full-bodied. Typical (if there is one) Mikkeller-taste can be traced. Something between Jackie Brown and Beer Geek Breakfast.
Tried
from Bottle
on 01 Jul 2007
at 15:44
4.8/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 4
Overall 5
Murky dull beige. Woodsy, limey hops are okay but the malts are a muddled mess with nothing coming through. Mild flavour, timidly hoppy and the malts still have no character. A hint of chocolate comes out late but not enough to save it.
Tried
on 01 Jul 2007
at 15:29