Santa's Little Helper 2011
Mikkeller ApS

Santa's Little Helper 2011Santa's Little Helper 2011
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From:
Mikkeller ApS
 
Denmark
Style:
Belgian Dark Strong Ale
ABV:
10.9%
Score:
89
Avg:
3.99 | pDev: 13.03%
Reviews:
36
Ratings:
96
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Feb 21, 2022
Added:
Nov 13, 2011
Wants:
  7
Gots:
  12
A 9.1 % variant was sold in Sweden.
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Rated: 3.75 by TMoney2591 from Illinois

Feb 21, 2022
 
Rated: 3.75 by cscrowley37 from California

Dec 20, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by olradetbalder from Sweden

Nov 25, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by zestar from California

Aug 02, 2014
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Reviewed by Alieniloquium from Florida

4.31/5  rDev +8%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
750 mL bottle poured into a snifter. Reviewed from notes.

Appearance - Black, but slightly transparent. Huge mocha head. Never dies away, just settles to a thick layer of foam.

Smell - Dark chocolate malts. Sweet dark fruits. Coffee.

Taste - Very chocolatey with a nice dark fruit presence. Figs and dates and the like. They get stronger into the finish.

Mouthfeel - Creamy, medium body. Well carbonated.

Overall - Reminds me of Black Albert, but more chocolately. This was $3.99 because it was a seasonal "past season." Can't beat it.
Jun 15, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by afsdan from Colorado

Mar 21, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by halo913 from Connecticut

Jan 20, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by QuakeAttack from California

Jan 20, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by jumbopanda from California

Dec 26, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by csfcmitchell from Texas

Oct 16, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by ADTaber from South Carolina

Aug 04, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by WOLFGANG from South Carolina

Jul 11, 2013
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Reviewed by ngeunit1 from Massachusetts

4.1/5  rDev +2.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A - Dark brown-black with a finger of frothy khaki head. Fades fairly slowly.

S - Dark caramel malts, dark fruits, Belgian yeast, clove, pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, other spices, chocolate, and a bit of booze.

T - Sweety dark caramel malts, raisin and other dark fruits, Belgian yeast, clove, pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, other spices, chocolate, a hint of roasted coffee, and a bit of booze.

M - Full bodied, moderate carbonation. Smooth with a sweet, spicy, and warming finish.

D - Nice spiced BSDA. Good overall balance.
Feb 04, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by Harkrank from Sweden

Jan 16, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by bismarksays from Iowa

Jan 15, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by jkball01 from Kentucky

Jan 13, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by Nolen12 from Kentucky

Jan 13, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by Peyton5410 from New Jersey

Dec 30, 2012
 
Rated: 3 by HomerS from Sweden

Dec 30, 2012
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Reviewed by StaveHooks from Oklahoma

3.92/5  rDev -1.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
750ml served in a St. Bernardus chalice.

A - Pitch black body with a creamy mocha head that retains well. Sticky speckled lacing left behind.

S - Strong and rich dairy chocolate, roasted barley, sweet vanilla coffee, chocolate fruit cake, cherries. Good stuff here.

T - Chocolate hits first, creamy and sweet with some bitter roast behind it, hints of oxidation, some muted cherries, and raisins, also getting some charred wood in the middle. The finish showcases powdery dry yeast with some bitter roast at the very end.

M - Full body but light and very creamy as well, moderate carbonation, no alcohol heat at all.

Haven't had this fresh but at 1 year this tastes great. Not your typical BSDA but very smooth, creamy bold flavors that have seemed to blend well. Drinks more like a stout.
The way that this beer hides the ABV is very impressive. It's almost non-existent. Well done.
Dec 26, 2012
Santa's Little Helper 2011 from Mikkeller ApS
Beer rating: 89 out of 100 with 96 ratings