Mikkeller Monks Elixir

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

Serve in Trappist glass

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This one poured a ruby reddish hue. Small white head with almost no sign of lacing to be found. There were bubbles constantly rising to the top as I sat and stared at it. Malty aroma with an abundance of alcohol letting me know that I might have to drink it slow. Slight raisin and dark fruit aroma. But the malt is the dominant force in this one. Sweet, but not cloyingly so. Fruity, a bit like cherry juice. But not as tart or sour. And there is alcohol again. Pretty smooth mouth feel. Very full and a slight alcohol warmth at the back. There is also a slight bitterness that shows itself in the end as well. Best Quad I have had yet.

Appearance was cloudy reddish root beer brown with creamy off white lasting 2 finger head, lacing throughout. Aromas are splendid sort of complex smells. sweet caramel malts,yeasts of deep fruits of cherry, fig,date, brown sugar, raisin, clove, no hints of alcohol. Taste is stunning array of sweet chocolate, caramel ,dough then the deep fruits, fig, cherry, date, yeasts are spicey with clove with a warming alcohol coming on towards the end. Palate was silky champagne-like CO2 with med-full body, then that glorious long balanced warming finish. Top 5 Quads, shoot brews period for me...

750 ml bottle: Vinous aroma with some dried dark fruits and dark chocolate. Creamy tan head, very dark brown color. Flavor is full of malt, dark sugar and fruits (plums, raisins). Intensive chocolate notes, roasted malt, cacao. Very dry, light metalic finish. Excellent brew.

Very dark brown. Thin head maintained by the etch in the Chimay glass. Aroma of nuts, dark molasses and dark malt. Rich thick body. Dark sugar and dark brown ale. Like a double imperial brown ale. Light yeast qualities. Don’t notice the alcohol at all! Amazing the difference between the two halves of the bottle. Second half is thinner with bigger alcohol and Belgian presence. A yummy evening of beer in a bottle.

Aroma: cocoa, raisin and fresh malt mouthwatering. Appearance: Muddy brown with a tan head leaving sheet lacing. Flavour: multi layers of sweet malt and cocoa with some rich fruit cake. Palate: medium mouthfeel with gentle carbonation. I could drink this all night.

(draft @ The Old Toad Mikkeller Beer Dinner) Dark caramel color with a thin tan head. Big malt aroma with a ton of spice and yeast. Caramel flavors and malt abound with a big helping of candy sugar and yeast near the middle. Nice and spicy at the finish. Utterly fantastic.

Bottled. Reddish amber colour, mediumsized beige head. Aroma is spices, yeast, alcohol, malts and toffee. Flavour is caramel, candy, alcohol, some spices cookies and yeast. all in a really nice balance .

Københavnske Øldage 07. Draught. The color is beautiful red mahogany and the aroma has heavy, dark fruit and refreshing hops. The flavour has a wonderful roasted caramel foundation, sweetness, notes of dark fruit and a light, but refreshing bitterness. The finish is long. IMO it’s better than most Belgians: It has the same charm, but is not so overly solid and overly heavy as many of them - well done!! 2110

Bottle shared by Crosling at Logan’s Pre-GABF party. Dark and cloudy pour with a nice head. Sweet dark fruits on the aromas. Malty flavors too. More dark dried fruit on the flavor. Some bitterness on the finish as well. Very good.

Dark red brown beer with a beige head. The aroma is a bit roasted with dark fruits and berries. The flavour has a wonderful roasted caramel foundation, sweetness, notes of dark fruit and a light, but refreshing bitterness. The finish is long. Really nice beer.