Mikkeller Beer Geek Vanilla Shake

Name: Mikkeller Beer Geek Vanilla Shake
Brand: Beer
SKU: 5620ab64f70fb58e42cc61be
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.15 (39284 reviews)

Imperial Stout 13 º

Mikkeller

Mikkeller Beer Geek Vanilla Shake is a decadent, high-gravity Imperial Stout that masterfully integrates rich adjuncts into a velvety, pitch-black pour. The sensory experience is dominated by an intense, sweet vanilla bean presence and deep mocha notes, mirroring a luxurious coffee-infused milkshake. On the palate, the inclusion of oats provides a luscious, creamy texture that carries bold flavors of dark chocolate and roasted malts. A firm coffee bitterness emerges in the finish, cutting through the milky sweetness to ensure a balanced, complex profile. Noticeable alcohol warmth reinforces its substantial strength while enhancing the depth of its lingering, dessert-like character.

Appearance. Jet black and opaque (SRM 40+). Pours with a thick, fluffy, and persistent tan head. High viscosity is apparent through visible legs on the glass after swirling.

Aroma. High intensity. Deep, sweet aroma of vanilla and mocha coffee dominates. Layers of dark chocolate, roasted grain, and light caramel sweetness are present. Low dark fruit esters and a clean, warming alcohol presence in the background.

Taste. Initial impression is a rich, milky sweetness followed by dominant vanilla and espresso-like coffee. Mid-palate reveals dark chocolate, cocoa, and heavily roasted malts. Bitterness is moderate to firm, derived from both roasted grains and coffee, balancing the high residual sugar. The finish is long and bittersweet with a lingering vanilla-roast harmony.

Mouthfeel. Full to very full-bodied with a thick, chewy, and velvety texture enhanced by the addition of oats. Carbonation is moderate-low. A smooth, well-integrated alcohol warmth is prominent and noticeable.

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