Yeast Series: Brettanomyces
Mikkeller ApS

Yeast Series: BrettanomycesYeast Series: Brettanomyces
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From:
Mikkeller ApS
 
Denmark
Style:
Belgian Pale Strong Ale
ABV:
8%
Score:
88
Avg:
3.95 | pDev: 11.39%
Reviews:
46
Ratings:
62
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jul 24, 2015
Added:
Jul 12, 2010
Wants:
  13
Gots:
  3
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Rated: 4.06 by trxxpaxxs from New York

Jul 24, 2015
 
Rated: 3.24 by RoyFokker from California

Sep 03, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by nineworldseries from Ohio

May 27, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by JellyJacket from Illinois

May 07, 2013
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Reviewed by falloutsnow from Illinois

4.03/5  rDev +2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
From: Brix, Omaha, NE
Date: None on bottle (purchased in 2011)
Glass: New Belgium globe glass

I enjoyed Mikkeller's Yeast Series: Brettanomyces beer, despite initial reservations on what the Brett intensity and characters of this beer would be. I found the beer to be a pleasant mix of toasted malt fermented mixed with Brett characters of slightly spicy phenolics, burnt dust, leaf litter, sugary-acidic candy, composting hay, and a mild burnt plastic. Aside from price, this is a beer I would try again, and consider brewing a version of myself.

Pours a 2cm head of off-white foam, composed of small and medium-sized bubbles, the result appearing quite frothy. Retention is above average, lasting over a minute while fading to a thin cap atop the body. A significant amount of lacing is left along the glass in a variety of shapes and patterns. Body is a light caramel brown color, somewhat hazy from suspended sediment, with light bringing out orange and rust-colored tones. Darker than I expected, and with some visibly active carbonation.

Aroma is a pleasant mix of toasted or otherwise browned malts that have been fermented alongside Brettanomyces yeast: slightly spicy phenolics, burnt dust, leaf litter, sugary-acidic candy, composting hay, and a mild burnt plastic that is not strong enough to be off-putting.

Overall flavor of the beer is similar to its aroma, a mix of toasted malt and attendent sweetness with Brettanomyces-induced spicy phenolics, sugary-acidic candy, leaf litter, and mild burnt plastic. Front of palate opens with toasted malt flavors tied to sugary-acidic candy (think US Smarties), seamlessly transitioning to a mid-palate that features subdued sweetness behind spicy phenolic compounds, leaf litter flavor, and a bit of burnt dust. Back of palate picks up continued sweetness with mild burnt plastic flavors arriving, slightly on top of spicy phenolic compounds, leaf litter flavor, and a bit of burnt dust. I do not detect the presence of ethanol, despite this being 8%.

The beer has a medium weight to it, with carbonation of medium intensity, resulting in a slightly fizzy at first, but quickly becoming foamy and somewhat smooth, mouthfeel. Closes semi-dry, with little residual stickiness and a bit of ethanol warmth.
Jan 06, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by t0rin0 from California

Oct 29, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by pohldogg356 from Kentucky

Jul 14, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by theminutemen from Missouri

Jun 22, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by polishkaz from Connecticut

Jun 07, 2012
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Reviewed by RblWthACoz from Pennsylvania

3.85/5  rDev -2.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
I've been trying to locate this beer for some time now, and finally I got a hold of it. And at $7, it better be good. We've got all the hallmark characteristics of the style/yeast. Seems a bit acidic. Very direct and distinct profile. I mean, it's Brett, so what do ya expect. I guess this is what I'd expect, and I got it. A nice production.
May 09, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by rinhaak from Massachusetts

Apr 04, 2012
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Reviewed by skotster13 from California

4.3/5  rDev +8.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Bottle: purchased at Perry's Liquors (Livermore, Ca)
Consumed from Michael Jackson's "Tasting Glass"
A: Cloudy, blood orange colour. Pours with a thin white head.
Promises tart flavours.
S: Nose is tart orange, bitter citrus.
T: Taste of soft orange and tangerine. Tart brett is apparent but not overstated.
M: Delicate and lively. Tartness is playful yet smooth. Wonderful puckering.
O: Have had better Brett beers, but as always Mikkeller comes through with a delicious adventure into the world of Brett. Would almost call it a sour for beginners. Quite liked it.
Feb 28, 2012
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Reviewed by FeDUBBELFIST from Pennsylvania

4.12/5  rDev +4.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
9oz draft pour, served in a snifter, and sampled on 10/22/11.

A: Arrives with a small white head that lasts fairly long and provides random slings of lace. The body is medium orange, very radiant.

S: Great nose and unexpected hop aroma. Even though the yeast character is strong, the hops contribute floral notes plus citrus scents of orange, lemon and clementine. Barnyard,funk and Smarties are prevalent, but not overwhelmingly so.

T: Just a small drop off from the nose. Citrus fruit forward flavors continue while adding peach and pineapple. The malt bill is grainy and nondescript - a sensible decision for the yeast series. Brett is much more intense here and adds a butterscotch flavor plus chalk on the finish.

M: Medium body with a mineral-like texture. Carbonation is fizzy and adequate. Lightly sweet at first. Finishes dry with a moderate amount of bitterness on the backend.

O: Pretty darn good beer from Mikkeller. And redeeming enough for me to continue to take chances on this spotty brewery.
Feb 18, 2012
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Reviewed by Sammy from Canada (ON)

3.71/5  rDev -6.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Funky aroma wafts through the room. Cloudy golden body with a ridiculous amount of thick foam. A bit of a tongue number, active carbonation. A little toastiness, carmel, citrus. Really good, and fun, if you like funk. Very drinkable, ends in tartness, and then a bitter aftertaste.
Jan 25, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by whartontallboy from New York

Jan 17, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by deapokid from Pennsylvania

Nov 26, 2011
 
Rated: 5 by clegolfski from Ohio

Nov 26, 2011
 
Rated: 3 by JAHMUR from Connecticut

Nov 21, 2011
 
Rated: 5 by HopStoopid120 from Connecticut

Nov 16, 2011
 
Rated: 2 by westcoastbeerlvr from California

Nov 15, 2011
Yeast Series: Brettanomyces from Mikkeller ApS
Beer rating: 88 out of 100 with 62 ratings