Monthly Archives: July 2018

3 - Indifferent (might buy, probably drink), Beer Reviews, German Pilsner, Mikkeller Brewing NYC, USA

Mikkeller NYC Say Hey Sally

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Brewery: Mikkeller Brewing NYC
Country: USA
ABV: 4.6%
Style: German Pilsner

Brewer Description: (from Mikkeller NYC menu) German-style Pilsner.

(from beermenus.com (linked from Mikkeller NYC)) Bursting with floral hops and a soft cracker-like malt structure, layers of sunflower and pineapple develop a delicate hop profile. With hints of earth and slate, a snappy finish awakens the palate with medium hop bitterness and a dry backbone.

My rating: 3
My beeradvocate.com rating: 3.36
My ratebeer.com rating: 3.2

Intro: A one pint can, canned on 1st June 2018. Poured into a white wine glass.
Appearance: A lightly hazy golden colour with a just over two finger white head that had good retention and left some nice soapy lacing.
Aroma: Grainy malt, grass, corn, citrusy rind and a light floral character.
Taste: Similar to the aroma with grainy malt, grass, corn, lightly floral in the background.
Mouthfeel: Crisp, light bodied with moderate carbonation.
Overall: Clean and refreshing. Good for a hot day.

4 - Good (buy), American Double IPA, Beer Reviews, Mikkeller San Diego, USA

Mikkeller San Diego Mr. Manager

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Brewery: Mikkeller San Diego
Country: USA
ABV: 8%
Style: American Double IPA
Other Notes: Hop Series

Brewer Description: (from can) Double dry-hopped, New England Style, Double India Pale Ale.

My rating: 4
My beeradvocate.com rating: 4.25
My ratebeer.com rating: 4.1

Intro: A one pint can, with a Julian canned on date of 18163, meaning that it was canned on 12th June 2018, ‘We just say manager’. Poured into a white wine glass.
Appearance: A hazy orange colour with a nice two finger white head that had good retention and left lots of nice lacing.
Aroma: Fruity, light tropical mango, cantaloupe, lots of citrus orange, orange rind and fresh orange juice.
Taste: Lightly bitter and sweet, tropical mango, cantaloupe, honeydew, citrus orange, orange rind.
Mouthfeel: Medium bodied with moderate carbonation.
Overall: Very nice and easy to drink with a good mix of melon flavours and citrus orange.

3 - Indifferent (might buy, probably drink), Beer Reviews, Belgian Witbier, Mikkeller Brewing NYC, USA

Mikkeller NYC Willets Wit

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Brewery: Mikkeller Brewing NYC
Country: USA
ABV: 4.8%
Style: Belgian Witbier

Brewer Description: (from can) Belgian style wheat beer.

My rating: 3
My beeradvocate.com rating: 3.38
My ratebeer.com rating: 3.3

Intro: A one pint can, with a canned on date of 26th April 2018. Poured into a white wine glass.
Appearance: A lightly hazy golden colour with a big three finger white head that had great retention and left lots of nice lacing.
Aroma: Perfume-y, floral, coriander, banana and wheat.
Taste: What you’d expect from the aroma with coriander, wheat, floral and perfume-y with hints of banana.
Mouthfeel: Light bodied with moderate to low carbonation.
Overall: There was probably a bit too much perfume and floral characteristics than I’d normally like.

3 - Indifferent (might buy, probably drink), American Pale Ale, Beer Reviews, Mikkeller San Diego, USA

Mikkeller San Diego Staff Magician

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Brewery: Mikkeller San Diego
Country: USA
ABV: 5.5%
Style: American Pale Ale
Other Notes: Brewed & canned by Alesmith for Mikkeller SD

Brewer Description: (from can) New England style Pale Ale.

My rating: 3
My beeradvocate.com rating: 3.89
My ratebeer.com rating: 3.8

Intro: A one pint can, canned on 23rd May 2018, and poured into a white wine glass.
Appearance: A hazy golden orange colour with a two finger white head that had good retention and left some nice lacing.
Aroma: Citrus peel and rind, lightly soapy with hints of peach.
Taste: Tropical and citrusy fruit notes, mango, grapefruit, orange rind, with light bitterness and a hint of floral.
Mouthfeel: Light bodied with moderate carbonation.
Overall: Quite nice and although the flavours are there, the intensity was a bit lighter than expected.

4 - Good (buy), Beer Reviews, Denmark, Lambic - Fruit, Mikkeller ApS

Mikkeller Spontanframboos

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Brewery: Mikkeller ApS
Country: Denmark
ABV: 7.7%
Style: Belgian Lambic (Fruit)
Other Notes: Brewed by Mikkeller at De Proef Brouwerij, Belgium

Brewer Description: (from bottle) Sour ale brewed with raspberries & aged in oak barrels.

My rating: 4
My beeradvocate.com rating: 4.13
My ratebeer.com rating: 4

Intro: A 375ml bottle with a best before date of 17th April 2024. Poured into a 3 Fonteinen stemmed glass.
Appearance: A murky plum purple red colour with a one finger off white head that had decent retention and left nice lacing.
Aroma: Juicy, raspberry, raspberry jam, lightly vinous with hints of red wine.
Taste: Sour, tart, raspberry, lemon, funk, vinous, red wine vinegar with hints of oak.
Mouthfeel: Medium bodied with moderate carbonation.
Overall: Quite nice, especially the jammy aromas. Taste wasn’t quite as jammy and juicy as the aroma, but still nice and easy to drink.