Mikkeller It’s Alive!

Mikkeller
Brewed at De Proefbrouwerij
Style: Belgian Strong Ale
Copenhagen, Denmark

Serve in Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler

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Dark honey color with two fingers head. Aroma of white wine, citrus, passion fruit, brown sugar, peach, orange zest, caramel, rape bananas. Taste is light sweet, a bit sour, light bitter. Medium body, oily texture, soft carbonation. Interesting.

Massive pillowy tan head on top of clean copper brew. Aroma has an acetic note with a hint of earthy hop and some Brett funk. This sat for a bit over a year. The flavor is interesting and complex. Flowery hop at first followed by a bit of bread. This has gotten really "Bretty" but avoids the horse blanket effect. A bit tart and fruity on the finish. Like it a lot

Draft at Sybarite Pig in Boca Raton, FL. Snifter. Pours an amber-orange with a very thick, fluffy white head. Lacing good. Aroma of floral notes, leather, earth, and yeasts. Taste of brett, leather, flowers, earth, grass and balanced malts. Bitter, sour, dry finish but well done.

750ml served in a Duvel Tulip. A - Pours a clear and beautiful orange amber with a giant 3 finger rocky head that forms cavernous mountains of foam. Incredible 3/4 inch 3D lacing. S - Strong barnyard funk, horse blanket, dry hay, dusty grain, lemongrass, honey, lavender, old leather, musty wood. T - Sweet malt with some grassy grain, green apple skins, powdery yeast, honey, pears, lavender. Minty herbal hops and muted orange citrus come out on the finish. M - Ultra smooth carbonation, medium body, dry finish. Wow! One of the funkiest aromas I’ve ever come across from a beer. The taste followed the nose only way less funk. The funk almost rounds out the flavors. Very good especially if you like funky brews. I enjoyed this one with some aged cranberry white cheddar. Serving type: bottle 01-02-2012

Tap at bait shop...cloudy orange pour.white head.. weird cinnemon flatish taste...not a fan

0,75 shared @ Il Pretesto. Hazy amber,small soft head. Sweet floral aroma,malty notes. Dry impact, yeast, wheat. Alcohol and malt in the aftertaste. Good carbonation, medium body.

Keg @ Port st beer house Mcr. very similar to Orval but without the complexity of mouthfeel and unique carbonation. There are citrus notes, brett (obviously) and loads of hops. Lacked the soapy hay barnyard zest of Orval. A good attempt at a clone.

Bouteille 750ml. De couleur ambrée-orangée et voilée. Nez de levures fruitées (agrumes, notes de pêches, traces de poires), légèrement épicées (poivre), rustiques et sauvages, de houblon floral et légèrement herbeux, léger de malt caramélisés aux notes rôties ainsi qu’avec des notes d’alcool. Moyenne-ronde en bouche avec un pétillement moyen ainsi qu’une texture aux notes crémeuses et huileuses. Goût de levures fruitées agrumes, notes de pêches), moyennement épicées (poivre doux), légèrement sauvages aux notes rustiques et terreuses accompagné d’une moyenne amertume asséchante de houblon floral aux notes herbeuses (une amertume présente en arrière-goût toute la gorgée) lors de l’entrée en bouche auquel se rajoute un léger goût de caramel doux avec des notes de pain et de malt rôti puis en finale l’amertume de houblon se fait plus herbeuse et toujours asséchante tout en étant accompagné de petites notes d’alcool. Post-goût long et très sec, moyennement amer de houblon floral et herbeux avec un goût de levures fruitées (zeste d’agrumes, noyau de pêches) aux notes sauvages et épicées ainsi qu’avec des traces d’alcool et de rôti.

Bottle. Tremendous pour ... There’s an orange-amber beer somewhere under that pile of active, rocky foam. The aroma is pure goodness, rife with the scents of great farmhouse brewing. This is a delicious drink, too ... light and easily quaffable, yet full of well-balanced textures ... yeasty malt, fruity esters ... There’s a bit of spring grass here. This is some amazing stuff ... I want more. (#4998, 5/2/2013)

Wasn't a huge fan of this malty creamy and huge flavor. Reddish pour from draft at dark lord day. Want to try again sober