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Mikkeller Monks Elixir

Score
9888
OVERALLStyle
Mikkeller
Brewed at De Proefbrouwerij
Style: Abt/Quadrupel
Copenhagen, Denmark

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution

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RATINGS: 483   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.73   EST. CALORIES: 315   ABV: 10.5%
COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
Brewed by Mikkeller at De Proefbrouwerij in Lochristi, Belgium. Known as Monk’s Brew in the U.S.
Ingredients : Water, malts (pils and pale), candy syrup, brown sugar, hops (northern brewer, hallertauer and styrian goldings) and ale yeast
Monk’s Elixir is a heavy dark Belgian ale inspired by the Trappist monasteries of Rochefort and Westvleteren. The beer style, characterized by its high content of alcohol, distinguishes itself by its dominant yeast character, delicious malt background and balanced hop notes.


3.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 16/20
Sledutah (1898) - Utah, USA - FEB 11, 2012
750ml bottle (Labeled Monks Brew) shared by Dallas at The Bayou, thanks
Appearance: Clear brown with a small off-white head and light lacing
Aroma: Sweet caramel, Belgian candy, spices and biscuity
Taste: Sweet malts, caramel, candy, spices and some light bitterness
Very nice, the alcohol is well hidden.

3.9
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
diabel (1506) - Aarschot, BELGIUM - FEB 10, 2012
Deep brown-amber body. Off-white head.Fresh aroma of grapes, caramel. Moderately bitter, moderately sweet flavour.

3.7
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
Bart (2332) - Brussels, BELGIUM - FEB 9, 2012
Bottle @ RBBWG thanks to Diabel. Dark brown coloured beer with a medium off white head and some average carbonation. Rather fruity and slightly caramel malty and spicy hinted aroma. Full palate. Finish is smouth and strong, slightly hoppy with some nice balanced spicy touches. Very nice.

3.7
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
_angst_ (513) - Göteborg, SWEDEN - FEB 8, 2012
Bottle shared @ Ölrepubliken. Pours dark reddish brown with a big off-white head that slowly dissipates while leaving lots of lacing on the glass. Smell is malty, sweet and full-bodied with dried sweet fruits, liquorice root, ginger, hazelnuts, wood and spices. Taste is malty, sweet and spicy with sweet fruits, alcohol, cherries, nutmeg and other spices. Mouthfeel is surprisingly thin for the style but still medium bodied. finish is sweet, malty fruity and spicy.

3.4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
Phictor (8) - DENMARK - FEB 7, 2012 does not count
Nice golden-dark color with a bubbly white foam. Well-balanced sweetness compared to other ales. I mind this beer. ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone

3.7
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
DeliriumT (47) - Brisbane, AUSTRALIA - FEB 7, 2012
This attempt at an abbey ale fails a little bit on the nose, offering little in terms of smell. The taste is right up there though, and if anything I’d say it’s a little too sweet but still very enjoyable. Once again I’m struggling to find a bad Mikkeller and I’m starting to think I never will. Go Mikkeller!

3.3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
nearbeer (2572) - Knoxville, Tennessee, USA - JAN 31, 2012
750 ml. Opaque chocolate with a small ring of bubbles. Aroma is spicy banana, raisin, but mostly fresh cut apple and walnut lacquer. Taste is fresh cut apple and caramel-raisin liqueur. Medium-heavy body has low carbonation and is well balanced.

3.8
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
Martinus (666) - Nijmegen, NETHERLANDS - JAN 30, 2012
Dark reddish brown colour, small off-white head. Aroma of malts, madeira, caramel, raisins, dried fruits, with dark sugar, chocolate and roasted tones. Flavour somewhat sweet, raisins, dark fruits and slightly bitter dark chocolate. Medium body, slightly bitter hops in the finish, with light spices and some vanilla tones. Quite nice.
(From 75cL bottle, Monk’s Elixer, @ RBBWG 2011, Antwerpen. Thanks for sharing, diabel!)


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