Fra Til (From To) - Mikkeller ApS

jdklks

Nevada

4.53/5  rDev +7.3%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

This beer pours beautifully. Impenetrably black with a super-dark brown head that laces the glass nicely. The smell is of roasted chocolate and a little coffee bitterness. Some cherry and plum sweetness and some spiciness I can't put my finger on. Also, a surprising amount of hops.

Wow. One of the most interesting beers I've ever had. There's almost too much going on here. The flavors come in three waves, each of which seem to cancel out the one before it. Up front there's a dry, almost coffee like roast that is different from any roastiness I've ever experienced in a beer because it's accompanied by spices (some cinnamon, perhaps?). This is followed by some dark fruit sweetness through the middle, and a mixture of that sweetness with a big dose of hops in the finish. The aftertaste is like an amalgamation of everything that happens throughout, with an emphasis on the hops and the roastiness. It definitely keeps you reaching for more. I would like to give it a four, but that wouldn't do justice to how much I'm actually enjoying this beer right now.

Mouthfeel is damn near perfect, with great carbonation (Mikkeller actually got the carbonation right for once, or maybe this is the second time...) and a medium thick body (just about right for the style). The drinkability is huge, as it keeps you reaching for more after every sip.

Serving type: bottle

01-21-2010 06:21:51 | More by jdklks

Nachos4two

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +6.6%

04-12-2013 19:05:14 | More by Nachos4two

LinusBohman

Sweden

4.25/5  rDev +0.7%

04-11-2013 16:00:39 | More by LinusBohman

deapokid

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -5.2%

12-27-2012 15:50:52 | More by deapokid

ToasterChef

Maine

3.95/5  rDev -6.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

A bottle marked "Bottled 2008" which has been in my cellar since I received it as a gift in December, 2009. I've poured into a pint glass.

The beer has a very dark brown color. It is too dark to see through. The head is large and made up of good sized bubbles. It has light brown coloring. Good lacing is left behind.

The aroma has a healthy amount of spices. Clove and cinnamon are the most prevalent scents. A chocolately sweetness can also be detected.

The beer has a decent base of dark malts. It is slightly sweet, but my tongue is distracted by the spices. Clove seems to be the strongest flavor, but hints of cinnamon can be tasted (especially in the aftertaste). I am also tasting small amounts of chocolate and anise. The alcohol is well hidden.

The beer is a little bit sticky, on both my lips and within my mouth. It is full bodied, so it feels a little bit heavy. But since this is a winter beer, its fullness seems appropriate.

This si an enjoyable porter. As mentioned above, I received this as a gift, so I can't comment on it's value in terms of the price paid. I can say I would drink it again, but I wont go out of my way to obtain another bottle. I never had it fresh, so I can't be positive, but I feel safe saying that aging this beer for four years has not hurt it.

Serving type: bottle

10-27-2012 01:07:10 | More by ToasterChef

cortez

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +6.6%

09-12-2012 05:11:55 | More by cortez

biglite351

Pennsylvania

4.15/5  rDev -1.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

A - dark as night with a very tight dark tan head

S - warm roasted malts and yeast, cocoa and a hint of spice. Very deep!

T - Mild but good. Malts and dark chocolate, dark fruit, yeast and a hint of roastiness

M - a little thin and only a mild tingle

O - extremely good flavor and scent, only the thinness lets it down.

Serving type: bottle

05-23-2012 20:31:55 | More by biglite351

trixdout

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -17.1%

01-10-2012 01:38:25 | More by trixdout

Elfastball7

New Jersey

5/5  rDev +18.5%

01-09-2012 00:43:02 | More by Elfastball7

whartontallboy

New York

4/5  rDev -5.2%

01-02-2012 22:18:45 | More by whartontallboy

BMart

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -5.2%

01-02-2012 02:46:39 | More by BMart

Sunnanek

Sweden

4.22/5  rDev 0%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

A: Pours motor-oil-black with a enormous pale brown compact and creamy head. Slow dissipation leaves rich lacings.

S: Sweet, hard roasted dark malt. Lots of dark dried fruits. Coffee, chocolate and slight vanilla (oak-aged?).

T: Dry and sweet at the same time. Coffee galore. Roasted malts. Chocolate and vanilla. Burnt. Syrupy. Bitter.

M: Long burnt bitter aftertaste. Body is syrupy full while carbonation is held back.

O: A well-crafted beer, a bit on the wilder side.

Serving type: bottle

12-30-2011 18:38:30 | More by Sunnanek

Ruds

United Kingdom (England)

4.83/5  rDev +14.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Poured from 750ml bottle into a wine glass

Dark rich black colouring veering towards very dark brown

An amazing head 2 to 3 fingers initially, frothy with flecks of darkness

Smells of coffee, chocolate, liquorice

Bold taste - lots of coffee, raosted malts, chocolate, toffee, biscuit, burnt/roasted nuts

Mouthfeel was excellent, it dared you to drink more all the time and you couldn't help yourself but do so! Big big body and lovely creamy texture on the palate

A fantastic beer!

Serving type: bottle

12-30-2011 12:24:34 | More by Ruds

jophish17

Georgia

4/5  rDev -5.2%

12-24-2011 07:03:18 | More by jophish17

ADTaber

South Carolina

4/5  rDev -5.2%

12-18-2011 19:22:34 | More by ADTaber

Gushue3

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +0.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

2008 vintage poured into Hill Farmstead glass

A. Poured gently into my glass and a gigantic head erupted 3 or 4 fingers and light brown. Body is black and head leaves lots of lacing after it finally goes down.

S. Acidic tartness catches me off guard. Some lighter malt and sweetness but the tart nose really surprised me

T. Light malt sweetness that's really mello. Sweetness carries through to the end that finishes with a light green apple tart. Really different but interesting taste.

Taste really grew on me as I drank it. Really complex stuff

M. Medium lighter feel with higher carbonation.

O. Really interesting taste that's quite complex.

Serving type: bottle

12-12-2011 01:14:32 | More by Gushue3

mrshoes

Georgia

5/5  rDev +18.5%

12-03-2011 19:26:16 | More by mrshoes

rarbring

Sweden

4.1/5  rDev -2.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

An extremely black beer, a brown head leaving good lacing and good curtains.

Extremely much roasted malt, coffee, coffee bean, coffee leftovers, coffee whatever.

Sweet black syrup, dark toffee, dark dried fruits, coffee shots.

Little carbonation, soft and oily, sticky, warm and a big body.

An extreme beer in many ways, but no bad ways.

Serving type: bottle

12-02-2011 22:39:54 | More by rarbring

Rochefort10nh

New Hampshire

4/5  rDev -5.2%

11-26-2011 23:19:05 | More by Rochefort10nh

Exiled

Texas

4/5  rDev -5.2%

11-24-2011 19:22:06 | More by Exiled

HopStoopid120

Connecticut

4/5  rDev -5.2%

11-16-2011 05:02:41 | More by HopStoopid120

paulmcm

Massachusetts

5/5  rDev +18.5%

11-15-2011 18:07:47 | More by paulmcm

randomdanger

New Jersey

5/5  rDev +18.5%

11-15-2011 15:21:07 | More by randomdanger

cps98

Pennsylvania

5/5  rDev +18.5%

11-15-2011 14:58:55 | More by cps98

sbricker

Illinois

4/5  rDev -5.2%

11-14-2011 18:28:24 | More by sbricker