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Mikkeller Monks Elixir

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

Copenhagen V, Denmark

bottled
common

on tap
available

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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
2783.75/5.03.73/5.010%72Trappist glass
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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 Swalden28 (1449), McKinney, Texas, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/515/20
Sep 30, 2009  
Bottle from Kegs & Barrels in Plano, TX. Pours a dark brown with beige head. Aroma of light dark roast, pepper, faint baking chocolate. Flavor of light dark roast, pepper, nice alcohol spice. Mouth feel is medium-heavy body with medium-high carbonation. Overall, not bad, but I was expecting more from this brewer....needed a little more punch compared to other brews from them I have had.


 DSG (1501), Tel Aviv, Israel
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/513/20
Sep 30, 2009  
[9/11/08] Draught at De Wildeman in Amsterdam. Dark brown with a beige head. Sweet fruity candy aroma with spices, yeast and some alcohol. Very sweet flavor with licorice, spices, fruits, caramel and alcohol. Medium-bodied.


 dyetube (404), Dallas, Texas, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20
Sep 28, 2009  
This beer pours a deep brown with a thin tan head leaving little to no lacing on the sides. The aromas are raisins, dates, caramel and dark fruits. On the palate it’s very sweet, light bodied for a quad with caramel, raisins and sweet candied sugar. This was a great representation of the style. You hardly taste the strength of this beer! Cheers!


 BeerChaser0078 (323), Melbourne, Australia
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20
Sep 27, 2009  
750ml Bottle. Pours very dark brown, almost black, with a light tan head that lasts well and leaves plenty of lacing. Nose has aromas of caramel, malt, spice, dark fruit and a hint of chocolate. Hops are noticeable in the aroma as well as the flavour, which also has toffee, sweet malt, dark fruit (raisins, dates), brown sugar, chocolate and a touch of spice. Alcohol is well hidden but makes its presence felt with a nice bit of warmth. Full bodied, medium to long finish and a very creamy, smooth mouthfeel round off this excellent interpretation of a belgian quad from Mikkeller. Rating #150


 AndyReynolds (281), Wilder, Kentucky, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/59/103/517/20
Sep 21, 2009  
Bottle. Pours a rich brown with a thin tan head. Aroma is caramelized malts and dark fruits. Notes of candy sugar, caramel, a bit of bread, and a bit of alcohol. On the palate, it is nicely carbonated and more refreshing than I thought it would be. The flavor brings out a bit of fruity yeast. The finish is a bit dry, but it leaves a nice alcohol burn. I little strong, but still very good.


 fly (1331), austin, Tejas, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/517/20
Sep 18, 2009  
Started into this in a rather foul mood carried over from long work day and no dinner. Initial response reflected that, but quickly dissipated as the depth of the beer became present and the alcohol (which is not so detectable) worked its magic. It does a marvelous job in reaching the lofty goal of mirroring Westy, which is giving this praise indeed.


 carruthm (1125), Seattle, Washington, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/58/104/515/20
Sep 15, 2009  
On tap in Copenhagen. Dark brown color with a smallish head. Lightly sour aroma but a full roasted bitter malt flavor. Decent kick for its palate.


 Zinister (1199), Houston, Texas, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/516/20
Sep 13, 2009  
Dark brown pour with creamy tan head. Aromas of caramel, fruits and chocolate. Flavor is chocolate, dark fruits, mocha and sweet malts. Good palate with nice carbonation.



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