Monthly Archives: June 2018

3 - Indifferent (might buy, probably drink), Beer Reviews, Denmark, German Berliner Weisse, Mikkeller ApS

Mikkeller MBCC ’18

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Brewery: Mikkeller ApS
Country: Denmark
ABV: 3.7%
Style: German Berliner Weisse
Other Notes: Berliner Weisse with jabara juice. Brewed and canned by Mikkeller at De Proef Brouwerij

Brewer Description: (from can) Mikkeller Beer Celebration Copenhagen 2018 is the 7th edition since our humble beginnings back in 2012. We take pride in showcasing the best breweries in the world alongside the most amazing guests. Expect next level rare and crazy beers, HYGGE, and top notch camaraderie.

My rating: 3
My beeradvocate.com rating: 3.41
My ratebeer.com rating: 3.3

Intro: A 500ml can, with a best before date of 6th March 2019. Poured into a Mikkeller MBCC ’18 taster glass.
Appearance: A lightly hazy, light champagne gold colour with a two finger white head that had decent retention and left lots of nice lacing.
Aroma: Tart, lemon peel, yuzu, gooseberry, white grape and wheat.
Taste: Tart, lightly sour, citrusy yuzu, lemon, grape, wheat, with a hint of salt.
Mouthfeel: Light bodied with high carbonation.
Overall: Aromas and flavours were ok, although I have not tried the jabara fruit before, so do not know what it’s supposed to taste like.

3 - Indifferent (might buy, probably drink), American IPA, Beer Reviews, Mikkeller Brewing NYC x Casita Cerveceria, USA

Mikkeller NYC x Casita Cerveceria Random IPA Generator

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Brewery: Mikkeller Brewing NYC x Casita Cerveceria
Country: USA
ABV: 6%
Style: American IPA
Other Notes: Collaboration with Casita Cerveceria

Brewer Description: (from Mikkeller NYC menu) IPA w/ Galaxy, NZ Cascade, High-oil Cascade, Simcoe, Oats & Wheat.

My rating: 3
My beeradvocate.com rating: 3.93
My ratebeer.com rating: 3.8

Intro: A 1 pint can, canned on 1st May 2018. Poured into a MBCC 2018 taster glass.
Appearance: A hazy dark orange colour with a one finger white head that had decent retention and left some nice lacing.
Aroma: Light tropical mango, peach, citrusy orange, grapefruit peel, pine and a light herbal element.
Taste: Lightly bitter, citrus grapefruit peel, lightly sweet mandarin pith, orange, pine resin, before finishing with a lasting bitterness.
Mouthfeel: Medium to full bodied with moderate carbonation.
Overall: A pretty nice IPA with good aromas. There is nothing wrong with the taste, but it’s nothing special either.

4 - Good (buy), Beer Reviews, Belgium, Brouwerij ‘t Verzet, Flanders Oud Bruin

Verzet Oud Bruin Fût de Moeder 10th Anniversary Moeder Lambic

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Brewery: Brouwerij ‘t Verzet
Country: Belgium
ABV: 6%
Style: Belgian Flanders Oud Bruin
Other Notes: 10th Anniversary Moeder Lambic

Brewer Description: (from Moeder Lambic menu) 10th Anniversary Moeder Lambic Original.

My rating: 4
My beeradvocate.com rating: 4.53
My ratebeer.com rating: 4.4

Intro: A 750ml bottle at Moeder Lambic Fontainas, with a best before date of 19th November 2026. Poured into a Verzet tulip glass after much frustration with the cork!
Appearance: A clear dark amber colour with a one finger off white head that dissipated quickly, while leaving only sparse to no lacing.
Aroma: Amazing plum, coke, vinous, oak, vinegar, sherry and caramel.
Taste: Tart, lightly sour, plum, grape candy, vinous, raisin, balsamic, vinegar, oak and acidity.
Mouthfeel: Medium bodied with moderate carbonation.
Overall: Wow, just wonderful with great aroma and taste. A great Oud Bruin.

4 - Good (buy), Beer Reviews, Belgium, Gueuzerie Tilquin, Lambic - Gueuze

Tilquin Gueuze – Draft Version

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Brewery: Gueuzerie Tilquin
Country: Belgium
ABV: 4.8%
Style: Belgian Lambic (Gueuze)
Other Notes: Draft version

Brewer Description: (from website) The Gueuze Tilquin – draft version (4,8% alc/vol) is a spontaneous fermentation beer obtained from the blending of a low alcohol lambic (called Meerts or March beer) with 1 and 2 years old lambics matured in oak barrels. Unfiltered and unpasteurized, it is re-fermented in stainless steel kegs or in Keykegs for a minimum period of 3 months. The lambics used were fermented and matured in our own oak barrels at the blendery. They are made from worts brewed by Boon, Lindemans, Girardin and Cantillon. The taste is tart, dry and refreshing. The nose is fresh and lemony. An ideal light gueuze for terraces in the summer and for discovering the beers of spontaneous fermentation.

My rating: 4
My beeradvocate.com rating: 4.44
My ratebeer.com rating: 4.3

Intro: A 250ml draft pour into a Tilquin gueuze glass at Moeder Lambic Fontainas.
Appearance: A lightly hazy orange colour with a just over one finger creamy white head that had decent retention and left nice curtain lacing.
Aroma: Strong barnyard funk, lemon peel, light vinegar and chalk.
Taste: Lightly sour, tart, green apple, lemon peel, funk and oak.
Mouthfeel: Light bodied with moderate to low carbonation.
Overall: Very nice, complex and easy drinking.

5 - Excellent (must buy), Beer Reviews, Belgium, Brasserie Cantillon, Lambic - Fruit

Cantillon Cuvée Moeder Lambic Kriek

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Brewery: Brasserie Cantillon
Country: Belgium
ABV: 5%
Style: Belgian Lambic (Fruit)
Other Notes: aka Cantillon Kriekenlambik

Brewer Description: (from lambic.info) Cantillon Cuvée Moeder is a kriek blend made specifically for the two Moeder Lambic bars in Brussels. Whereas Cantillon Kriek contains 200 grams per liter of Turkish cherries and the Lou Pepe Kriek contains 300 grams per liter (g/l) of Schaerbeekse cherries, this unique kriek blend is made with of 200 grams per liter of Turkish cherries and 100 grams per liter of Schaerbeekse cherries.

My rating: 5
My beeradvocate.com rating: 4.55
My ratebeer.com rating: 4.4

Intro: A 250ml pour from the cask at Moeder Lambic Fontainas into a Cantillon Gueuze glass.
Appearance: A hazy dark ruby red colour with an almost two finger frothy pink head that had pretty good retention and left some lacing.
Aroma: Cherry, almond and marzipan.
Taste: Sour, tart, cherry, almond, marzipan and a touch of lime.
Mouthfeel: Light to medium bodied with soft carbonation.
Overall: Very refreshing and just so easy to drink.