Xmas in July Part I

Happy Lovin Christmas

Style:Imperial IPA
Alc %:7.8
Brewery:Mikkeller
Country:Denmark
Tap/Bottle?:330 ml bottle
Where/When:Home, July 2012
Cost:$9
Rating:6.5

Fab white bubbly head, fairly light off gold body.
Nice bit of (fading) apricot on the nose.
Nothing outstanding or remarkable tho it's fairly well balanced- Lemon and ginger up front with a nice bit of spice that heats things up a little without one thinking "oh yeah, it's a Xmas beer". It's a ale for any occasion if you like! As the brew warms the ginger becomes more pronounced and lingers.
Interesting. Temperture plays a big part with this one.

Carlsburg

Style:German Pilsner
Alc %:4.8
Brewery:Carlsburg
Country:Denmark
Tap/Bottle?:330ml bottle
Where/When:Home, Easter 2011
Cost:freebie
Rating:5/10

This has been sitting around so long I can't remember how I got it. At least 6 months ago from someone who thought I would like it 'cos I like beer....

Light pale gold upon pouring with a lovely frothy white head.
An ok nose- a little straw like, slightly herbal.
Light on the malts but sweet enuf all the same. Light too on the hops with just a little spiceness that quickly dissapears. So too does the herbyness from the nose rear it's head then vanishess.
It's light but not offensive, just an easy drinking lager with wide appeal.

Gotta go, the footy is starting....

Mikkeller Amarillo Single Hop IPA

Style:Single Hop IPA
Alc %:6.9
Brewery:Mikkeller
Country:Denmark
Tap/Bottle?:bottle
Where/When:Home. Oct 2010
Cost:$10 approx
Rating:8

More in common with US IPA's- fruity/juicy and drinkable. Hop finish lingers nicely.