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Mikkeller Santas Little Helper 2008

Percentile
97
overall
Mikkeller
Brewed at De Proefbrouwerij
Style: Belgian Strong Ale

Copenhagen V, Denmark

bottled
common

on tap
available

Broad Distribution
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1513.83/5.03.79/5.011%92.7Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler
Commercial Description:
Brewed by Mikkeller at De Proefbrouwerij in Lochristi, Belgium.

Mikkeller Christmas beer anno 2008. Santa’s Little Helper is a dark, strong Belgian ale, lightly spiced with sweet orange peel, coriander seeds, cinnamon and cocoa. This year’s version is recognized by less sweetness than the 2007 version, a fresh hop bite, balanced by the sweetness from the coriander and orange peel and a big bold body. Enjoy now or keep it in the cellar for many years to come.
Ingredients : Water, malt (pale, special-B and chocolate), flaked wheat, dark candy syrup, dark cassonade, hops (northern brewer, hallertauer, styrian goldings and simcoe), spices (sweet orange peel, coriander seeds, cinnamon and cocoa) and yeast.
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 alobar (1016), Harleysville, Pennsylvania, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/104/515/20
Jan 3, 2009  
Pours a dark brown color with a tan head. Aroma of spice, chocolate, and some yeast. Unique flavor of spice-cinnamon, chocolate, yeast, and some hops. Just a tad hot, but well-balanced overall.


 charlotte (2015), Vanløse, Denmark
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Jan 3, 2009  
Draught at Ølbaren.Pitch black colour with large creamy Dark brown head,who stays.Aroma of chocolate,rosted malt and christmas spices.Flavor is nice and warming with well balance and smooth finish.


 DougShoemaker (2856), Toronto, Canada
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/514/20
Jan 2, 2009  
Bottle @ Volo. Nose is very malty, spicy and some yeast is noted. Deep brown with a small toffee head. Flavour is a big roasted malt, some pitfruit, and a mild spice too. Medium bodied, very well balanced, alcohol is married with all the other good tastes and textures of this offering, great mouthfeel. Terrific!


 Stefano (1327), Esbjerg, Denmark
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Jan 1, 2009  
Pours a very dark brown with a tall, frothy tan head and nice lacing. Spiced, roasty malty, bitter and yeasty aroma. Flavor with solid fruity sweet finish and a small bite of alcohol of long duration.


 trapez (794), Hilleroed, Denmark
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/104/516/20
Dec 31, 2008  
Bottle. Aroma with chocolate and different hops. Very dark brown colour, almost black with light brown head. Elegant bitterswwet flavour with hops cinnamon and cocoa. Long lasting aftertaste.


 chimplechamp (463), Oslo, Norway
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/104/517/20
Dec 30, 2008  
rich malty, chewy, some chocolate flavors, nose is strong berry with orange peel and chocolate, some coffee as well. great malt character. seriously nutty and deep. great winter warmer.


 GregClow (2496), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/104/517/20
Dec 30, 2008  
Bottle. Dark, dark brown with a small tan head. Aroma of rich, sweet malt, chocolate and spice. Medium bodied. Absolutely delicious and satisfying flavour with notes of chocolate, coffee, spices, caramel, candy, and sugared orange peel. Beautiful stuff, loved it!


 dogfish120love (258), west hartford, Connecticut, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/516/20
Dec 29, 2008  
On tap at dirty truth. Significant chocolate aroma and flavor along with a perfect blend of alcohol and spice. The most braggable elent of this brew is that is is not over spiced which many holiday releases tend to do



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