Denmark Beer Reviews
In Denmark, the beer market is dominated by Carlsberg, a famous brand of pale lager. J.C. Jacobsen founded Carlsberg in 1847 and famously bred a new strain of lager yeast called Saccharomyces carlsbergensis, which enabled the mass production of consistently flavored lager beer. The Danish market has been so dominated by Carlsberg, but a desire for more variety and quality is now leading to the opening of more small craft breweries and brewpubs.
by Tom Smillie | Beer Reviews, Coffee Beers, Denmark, Mikkeller Brewery, Mug, Norway, Oatmeal Stout, Pint Glass |
Brewed with a hearty addition of oats and coffee this beer might be a great way to start the day. I’ll be honest, living in Illinois there is only one beer that can claim the right to drunk in the morning. That beer is none other than Founders Breakfast Stout....
by Tom Smillie | American Barleywine, Denmark, Mikkeller Brewery, Pint Glass, Snifter, Spirit-Aged Beers |
Aged for about 8 months in second use Bourbon barrels Mikkeller definitely hit a home run with this one. I have not had the pleasure of sampling the original Big Bad or Big Worse Barleywine beers in this series so know that I have now point of reference on his...
by Tom Smillie | Denmark, Imperial / Double IPA, Mikkeller Brewery, Snifter, Tulip, Wine Glass |
It was Christmas Eve when I opened this hop bomb of a beer. The snow was falling, creating a pure white blanket outside my window as afternoon progressed. Being that it was the time for giving I decided to gift myself with a little holiday beer. The decorative paper...