Santa's Little Helper

Belgian Strong Dark Ale

This beer is inspired by the Belgian Christmas Beers, known for their thick warming body, light spices and balanced hop profile. It’s a dark brown, sweet and potent Belgian strong ale. The aroma gives away notes of spices, caramel, roasted malt and nuts. The flavor has some hints of dark dried fruit, brown sugar, and liquorice. It’s sweet with notes of caramel, orange peel and spices and the finish is lightly dry due to the balanced hop profile.

ABV

10.9

Rating

3.719

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Derek Rahe

Booze smell and flavor immediately. But... It kinda works with a beer like this. With the Belgian yeast and seasonal spices it reminds of a Christmas cocktail. Not one of Mikkeller's best by any means, but still enjoyable.

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Julius H.

Thanks ellllll

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Martin

Wohl ehr Santa‘s böser Helfer

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Fredy Zurcher

I guess we're not running in BKK for a while

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Steini Nullneun

feinstes rauchiges Bier aus dem Hause Mikkeller 💥

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Traveler2020

Strong hazelnut but balanced with the cocoa nibs.

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J K

Dry, bold, astringent. Perfect time of year for this. Dark, rich, and not as hot as expected. Homogeneous unfortunately.

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kristopher yee

lots of herby medicinal almost amaro flavors here- perfect for a cold late morning!

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Chris Martin

The holiday beer trail continues!

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Megan Martin

Advent 12

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Mike Marcella

Day 12 and very X-Masy!!

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Jesse A.

Advent Beer #12. This particular bottle is super smooth and tasty. Definitely want to have again!

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Jordan Brantner

DIY Advent calendar: Dec 13

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Elizabeth Brantner

Christmas beer day 13.

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Kevin B.

Strong, malty, delicious

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Day 12. Oh yes!

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Bryan R.

Enjoyable, not terribly memorable. Love a good cold weather beer.

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Torben Aagaard Kristensen

En øl fra gemmerne ca. 2 år, og her er smæk for skillingen. Det er virkelig en dejlig øl smag af chokolade og tørret frugt efterfulgt af en behagelig bitterhed.

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