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Mikkeller Monks Elixir

Mikkeller Monks Elixir - Abt/Quadrupel

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 Percentile 
96
overall
Mikkeller
Brewed at De Proefbrouwerij
Style: Abt/Quadrupel

Copenhagen V, Denmark

bottled
common

on tap
available

Broad Distribution
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 Ratings  Average  Score  ABV  Style Pctl  Serve in 
2703.76/5.03.73/5.010%71.6Trappist glass
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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.
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 ironchefscott (341), portland, Oregon, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/105/516/20
Jan 18, 2009  
very well attenuated and great caramel and fruit flavors actually very very drinkable.....I dig this a bunch


 IrishBoy (2686), Bakersfield, California, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/513/20
Jan 18, 2009  
Bottle shared by someone at Woodshop Quad. Nose of very light caramel, alcohol, and fruitiness. Clear brown with a medium beige head. flavor of caramel with an alcohol finish.


 JohnC (2230), Mission Viejo, California, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/59/104/518/20
Jan 18, 2009  
thanks to whomever brought this to woodshop quad a nicely balanced quad with good flavors of raisin & fig


 JCB (1716), Durham, North Carolina, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/103/515/20
Jan 17, 2009  
750ml from Sam’s, Durham. This one’s a few months old, and has a somewhat lively pour. The color is tawny/copper, with lots of floaties and a modest head (quickly abating). Nice aroma of dark fruits and yeast, though nothing out of the ordinary. The taste is quite dry, a bit to my surprise. Chalky mouthfeel, somewhat thin as well. Not cloying by any means, and the prunes and figs emerge nicely. Booze is hidden too. But things just seem a bit underdeveloped, even thin.


Pompey (42), Longmont, Colorado, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/517/20
Jan 9, 2009  
Off white pour with a tan head of moderate proportion. Vinous aroma. The flavors of malt, lightly toasted grain, and toffee predominate with hints of chocolate and figs on the finish. Just enough mouth feel and balance to let all the flavors develop wonderfully. What really makes this ale is the balance and finish. A very good quad. Do these guys make anything bad? Very nice!


 TaxiDriver (908), Stadland, Germany
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/58/105/517/20
Jan 4, 2009  
Bottle. A creamy smell of coffee and strong wine, quite malty and sweet. The normal large head is light brown and has a long duration. The body is dark red. A light sweet middle part which goes into a medium bitter finish with a long duration. Tasted a little bit like chocolate, very malty and well balanced. On the palate the beer is creamy, thick, very strong texture, the body is oily and silky with not so much carbonation. A full body. A very good beer, great for colder temperatures. A incredible full body, you can nearly chew it.


 WeeHeavySD (2941), San Diego (Hillcrest), California, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/55/103/514/20
Jan 4, 2009  
Slightly chilled 750ml Monk’s Brew bottle via trade with craig, user id missing from my mind. Pours dark reddish brown with a tan head. Nose is sweet and quite rich. Pretty nice. Taste is sweet and just just just ok. The nose is true to style the taste seems to sweet


 Dorwart (1807), Robbinsville, New Jersey, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/103/514/20
Jan 4, 2009  
Was a little worried about this one since I acedentially froze the bottle and there was some leakage. Idiot me! But it thawed slowly in the fridge. Anyway, thin head of varying sized bubbles. Rich malty aroma with some raisins and brown sugar. Pretty sweet smelling. Color is a pretty dark mahagony brown. Sweet and malty with some more raisins and prunes, some molasses and roasted malts. Finishes slick and sweet. Hides its alcohol pretty darn well. A decent brew but lacks the depth of a true quad. A decent brew but lacking for a quad.



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