Beer Geek Bacon - Mikkeller ApS

Bmoyer0301

Pennsylvania

2.3/5  rDev -40.3%
look: 4 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 3 | overall: 2

Appearance:

Tonight I am going be using another new glass that was a gift from my wife, a Lost Abbey tumbler that is not only very functional but has a really neat square to circle design to it that is super sleek looking. I was pulling the beer out of the fridge and just took an extra second to read the label and I wanted to mention that I really like the ghost flames that are printed on the left hand side of the bottle, as well as the shabby drawn piece of bacon that wraps around most of the label. When I pulled the cap off there was a generous amount of hissing that came from the tall slender bottle followed by some carbonation gas that lingered. On the pour I decided to tilt the glass hard and return it to vertical as I poured slowly trying to not over do it on the head because I know my glass will not hold the full bottle. When I was done I was left with a huge three finger thick cocoa colored head that laid on top of the black inky looking ale. As I hold the glass up to the light there is absolutely no light passing through and this baby reeks of darkness and evil. As I gave the glass a final swirl I noticed there was a heavy amount of viscosity that stained the walls of my glass deep brown.

Smell:

Right out of the gate this baby is dominant with heavy peat smoked barley that doesn't resemble bacon at all but rather a heavy scotch. Copious amounts of rubbery plastic and ash are just overwhelming my nostrils and I will be honest I am a little intimidated to give this a taste. Some very faint chocolate undertones but pretty much this is smoky to its core and not much else is present.

Taste:

Pardon my language, but holy shit this taste terrible! The first thing that I think of is melted bike tires on top of some grain alcohol. On the palate this is very thin and lacking complexity and very one dimensional. Overwhelming amounts of smoke and ashy flavors overtake any form of the original beer geek breakfast base. Plastic and something that might resemble burnt coffee are trying to push through but again smoke is the name of the game here. I am trying my best to drink this and I got about five sips down and the nasty flavors are just lingering and getting worse and worse. I am heading right for the sink now to dump it down the drain.

Drinkability:

Overall this was a rough beer. I would say that this is going to be one of those ones you try and you are either going to love it or hate it and nothing in between. I will admit another slight downfall to many of Mikkeller's beers are that they come with a hefty price tag and this was no exception coming in at $14 but I really wanted to go out on a limb and give it a shot. If you are feeling daring or just want to try something really out of your normal this is just for you. Would I buy it again or would I possibly trade for it myself? Hell no, the tiny taste of the bottle was too much for me. But hey again that's why it is called a opinion and no one can judge you for your perception.

Serving type: bottle

04-03-2011 14:42:38 | More by Bmoyer0301

Kelp

New Hampshire

3/5  rDev -22.1%

05-04-2013 23:30:09 | More by Kelp

TheRevMatt

Wisconsin

4.5/5  rDev +16.9%

04-20-2013 15:29:13 | More by TheRevMatt

Zachtheporter

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev +10.4%

04-20-2013 14:44:15 | More by Zachtheporter

JohnQVD

New York

4.5/5  rDev +16.9%

04-15-2013 22:26:01 | More by JohnQVD

spycow

Illinois

4/5  rDev +3.9%

04-15-2013 01:31:41 | More by spycow

GRG1313

California

3.5/5  rDev -9.1%

04-13-2013 18:09:34 | More by GRG1313

michaeljstraub

Georgia

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

03-15-2013 12:38:13 | More by michaeljstraub

vonnegut21

New York

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

02-23-2013 02:14:51 | More by vonnegut21

jason_nwx

Oregon

4.25/5  rDev +10.4%

02-04-2013 15:56:39 | More by jason_nwx

DrJoe82

Illinois

5/5  rDev +29.9%

01-24-2013 01:32:20 | More by DrJoe82

ngeunit1

California

4.16/5  rDev +8.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A - Dark black with some brown and a finger of frothy chocolate head. Fades normal.

S - Roasted dark chocolate malts, roasted coffee, bacon and smoked meats, molasses, black licorice, milk chocolate, earthy hops, oatmeal.

T - Dark chocolate malts, roasted coffee, bacon, vanilla, smoke, molasses, black licorice, earthy hops, some bitterness, some milk chocolate, oatmeal.

M - Medium-full bodied with moderate carbonation. Super smooth and a bit creamy with a warming, smokey, and sweet finish.

D - Great overall balance with the bacon flavors.

Serving type: bottle

01-14-2013 06:54:56 | More by ngeunit1

wesley14

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +10.4%

01-03-2013 02:43:46 | More by wesley14

diverite

Connecticut

4/5  rDev +3.9%

12-17-2012 13:19:14 | More by diverite

sendbeer

Georgia

3.25/5  rDev -15.6%

12-03-2012 20:08:40 | More by sendbeer

crnipeter

Slovenia

3.88/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Cascades very dark reddish brown to give birth to the nearly black opaque body crowned by thick deep-tan bed with great retention and stickage to the walls.

Dominant roasted grain character combines with the sweet aroma to render coffee-with-cream and chocolate impression. There's pruney dark fruit and leather while shy smokiness remains deeply buried under the base beer qualities.

Aroma transfers to the taste only this time the well integrated sooty flavor of smoked malts
steps forward enhancing the lightly burnt grain having coffee-ish charater, the later partially originates from actual coffee beans added. Overall flavor is not as sweet as the nose suggests and lacks creamy smoothness of the aroma. Herbal hop bitterness balances the malt and leads to a dry finish.

Medium-full bodied seems lighter due to moderate carbonation and not as slick as Oatmeal Stout is ought to be. Dark sludge accumulated on the bottom prevents me to finish the bottle.

Overall, a subtly smoked oatmeal stout with pronounced roasted grain qualities (500 ml, BB 03-11-2013, into tulip).

Serving type: bottle

11-08-2012 23:12:40 | More by crnipeter

archey

California

2.5/5  rDev -35.1%

11-05-2012 22:16:02 | More by archey

t0rin0

California

3.25/5  rDev -15.6%

10-29-2012 01:15:12 | More by t0rin0

dsuedbeck

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev +10.4%

10-08-2012 02:52:48 | More by dsuedbeck

marine1975

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

10-05-2012 18:41:46 | More by marine1975

jazzyjeff13

United Kingdom (England)

3.9/5  rDev +1.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A 500ml bottle with a BB of Oct 2013. Brewed in Oct 2010; batch 557. Purchased from a Belgian webshop some time back and stored in my garage. Hope it stands up to the other Beer Geek versions I've tried.

Poured repeatedly into a Duvel tulip. Ultra-black; a klieg light wouldn't penetrate its depths. Produces a vast head of creamy mocha-brown foam with excellent retention; this slowly subsides to a surface layer. Aroma of intensely dark, roasted malt with notes of coffee, smoke, burnt grain, a hint of molasses and yes, bacon. Perhaps an undertone of hops, but it's hard to tell. Impressive.

Tastes like a truck-load of roasted malt on a death ride; coffee and smoke are signed up as partners in crime. Notes of coffee, burnt grain, smoked malt, wood, stewed leaves and a hint of molasses. A subtle bacon-like character is discernible. A mild soy sauce flavour lurks in the background, adding a twinge of saltiness and umami. The alcohol is well hidden. A powerful, astringent bitterness upon swallowing - it's all about the coffee. Mouthfeel is smooth and thick, with tingly carbonation and a lovely, velvety body. Possesses a spicy, astringent quality that dries the palate. Aftertaste of bitter coffee and roasted malt, with a hint of smoke.

Bam! This brew assaults your palate like a batallion of smoke-infused coffee ninjas, insistantly demanding your attention. Crazy stuff: coffee, rauchmalt and roasted grain all laced with soy. It's fair to say that it lives up to its name; there is more than a hint of bacon in the aroma and a whiff in the flavour as well. Overall though, the coffee and smoked malt sit uneasily together and compete rather than complement. The result is inspired but imperfect - it lacks the incredible silky smoothness of Beer Geek Breakfast. However, it remains a unique and worthy brew - don't pass it up if you see it.

Serving type: bottle

09-01-2012 02:16:31 | More by jazzyjeff13

maximep

New York

3.48/5  rDev -9.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

A- jet black two finger crema espresso colored head with medium lacing

S- coffee toffee smokey typical stout base smell of soy sauce

T- smokey coffee pretty drinkable. a little disappointed with how much is going on. a little abitious in my opinion. would have enjoyed more without the coffee i think.

M- oily, really too thick for me. was hoping for creamy but it's kind of just straight motor oil. thankfully, not syrupy.

O- a nice beer. it was hard to drink 16 oz of it though.

Serving type: bottle

08-28-2012 02:45:14 | More by maximep

FullObs

Illinois

4/5  rDev +3.9%

08-20-2012 17:05:35 | More by FullObs

alysmith4

District of Columbia

3.53/5  rDev -8.3%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

One of the most interesting beers I've ever had! The smell was incredible - smokey, bacon-y, earthy, and something roasted like peat moss. The taste wasn't quite as strong as the smell, but I'd say that's because it was smooth and well-balanced. This isn't my favorite style of beer, but I'd have this brew again and again.

Serving type: bottle

08-16-2012 19:16:14 | More by alysmith4

klipper

Michigan

4/5  rDev +3.9%

08-09-2012 01:41:52 | More by klipper