Mikkeller! All beer lover's have heard the name, probably drank the beers, and yet wonder where is the brewery... well there isn't one. Mikkeller is a Danish brewer who brews his beer's in any brewery around the world. The man kinda just shows up at the door and says "Hey I got an idea for a beer, can I brew it here." When it come to today's review of Bourbon Barrel Aged Breakfast, Mikkeller chose to brew it at the Nogne brewery in Norway. I'll be honest, even though Mikkeller has a reputation for brewing awesome beer, most if his are swing or or miss for me. Not this one tough, this beer was fantastic, smooth, crisp, clean, and above all that enjoyable. Barrel Aged Breakfast is a home run and one of those you sit back and watch as it flies out of the park. Furthermore, this beer can be enjoyed for breakfast with a breakfast burrito or omelet, it can also be paired with a nice lamb dinner. Moreover, like most beers coming from Europe they tend to be a bit pricey and it is no different with the Mikkeller stuff. Barrel Aged Breakfast is priced at anywhere from $9.99 to $14.99 a 500 ml bottle depending on where you find it. This beer can be enjoyed out of any glassware so no need to get fancy, and since its only 7% abv, one can take down this beer in one sitting.
Color: A combination of really dark brown to black. A one finger sized tan head form and leaves behind some decent lacing.
Nose: Smooth. Coffee and oak hit first followed by hints of vanilla and bourbon. Roasted malts are mellow but present.
Palate: Very drinkable and enjoyable. The carbonation is solid and the flavors blend well together. The coffee coats the mouth and then its soothes away by semi sweet vanilla and the bourbon textures. Chocolate even makes an appearance here.
Finish: Clean, soft, and crisp. really well done. The flavors all mesh to create a wonderful texture to the beer and allow for a nice complexity. Would like it to be more robust, but still a solid stout,
Rating: 95 out of 100
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