Mikkel Borg Bjergsø was a maths and physics teacher in Copenhagen. He lived a stones throw from the Carlsberg brewery but upon discovering US influenced IPA's he started homebrewing... Early on in Mikkel's brewing career the original Beer Geek Breakfast won Ratebeer's best stout (2006) which was a huge breakthrough for international sales and recognition for the brewery. Four years after that I (Mitch) distinctly remember my first experience of Mikkeller and it was an iteration of the very same Beer Geek series... Here's what I wrote about it back in 2010 for a World Cup Beer Swap, needless to say I loved it!
According to Ratebeer one of the most expensive coffees in the world is used to brew this [Mikkeller Beer Geek Brunch Weasel] Imperial Stout, so called because the coffee beans are previously digested by weasel-like civet cats. It pours a rich dark chocolate colour, almost black, with a fantastic caramel head. Swirling the thick beer around the glass left some great legs on the glass. Strong roasted coffee & chocolate aromas smacked me in the face.
The first sip, almost syrupy texture with a gentle carbonation, gorgeous coffee flavour, rich dark malt and a real sticky sweet finish. It’s like drinking dessert, a velvety smooth espresso & chocolate mousse. This really is a stunning beer.
Euroboozer have been working with Mikkeller as the exclusive UK importer since 2018. 2019 was a huge year for Mikkeller, especially in the UK. They moved from one to two bars in London and 2020 will see one of them convert to brewpub. Thom Hill also started as the UK sales manager for Mikkeller and has been out and about at events and customers up and down the country. If you'd more information about the beers, or have an idea to put on an event, he's the man you should speak to... email Thom@Mikkeller.dk.
Here are Thom's top picks from this months list:
SpontanChery Frederiksdal 2020 (12x375ml Bottles) 7.5% [List Price £77.83]
Sour Ale brewed with Frederiksdal Cherries and aged in oak barrels. The lambic-style beer with notes of cherries, almonds and sour fruit! The new 2020 edition! With cherries from the award-winning Frederiksdal plantation, situated on the island of Lolland in the very south of Denmark.
Idaho 7 NEIPA (30L KEY Keg) 6% [List Price £174.55]
This cloudy IPA packs a powerhouse blend of hops including Idaho 7, Nelson Sauvin, Citra, Simcoe and Mosaic. Aromas are rich with juicy stone fruit, taste is filled with grapefruit, lime and soft earthiness.
Beer Geek Fudgesicle (20L DISPOSABLE Keg) 12% [List Price £254.61]
Imperial oatmeal stout brewed with cocoa, vanilla & Lactose.
This is the first Euroboozer Mikkeller Pre order of 2020 and we've got a stonking selection of beers on top of Thom's favourites. From the classic Beer Geek Breakfast [Mikkeller: Beer Geek Breakfast (24x330ml BOTTLES) £85.84], to some iconic Mikkeller experimental wild fermentation beers and some big bold pales and IPA's. We might not be in #dryjanuary anymore, but there is of course some of Mikkeller's incredible No/Low Alc beers and a few Gluten Free ones too! Take a look at the lists below, organised by style and packaging format...
Pre Order Bottles...
Pre Order Cans...
Pre Order Kegs...
GET ME SOME PRE-ORDER ACTION...
Here's how to get your hands on these beauts...
- Deadline for orders Midday Friday 21st Feb
- Estimated delivery date: w/c 9th March
Orders will only be accepted if submitted on Excel our pre-order form. If you can't open it then speak to your beer ambassador and they'll be able to help. Due to the volume of pre-orders the office isn't able to process any that come in different formats.
Remember to email orders (with your order spreadsheet attached in excel format - no pdf's please) to orders@euroboozer.co.uk & your beer ambassador!
Andy Bennett: Andy@euroboozer.co.uk
(National Sales & Key Accounts)
Andy Spencer: Andy.Spencer@euroboozer.co.uk
(The North: Leeds, Manchester, Sheffield, Liverpool, York, M62 Corridor)
Scott Brown: Scott@euroboozer.co.uk
(London, N, NW, W, EC, WC):
Tom Lane: Tom@euroboozer.co.uk
(London E, SE, SW)
Need your Mikkeller Fix right away? Don't worry we've got stock of the core range, plenty of no & low options and as always small selection of other beers too... just ask you beer ambassador 😉
