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.

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.

Mikkeller Nelson Sauvin 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:7.5

Unique, intense, assertive powerful.
Lasting hop bitterness soaks the tongue and lingers.
Like nothing else really even tho it's a IPA- very full-on.
I will have to have this again.