Mikkeller Black Sap

Name: Mikkeller Black Sap
Brand: Beer
SKU: 68a738f31603da972910375a
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.91 (659 reviews)

Porter 10 º

Mikkeller

Mikkeller Black Sap is a decadently layered Imperial Porter that elevates the American Porter framework with an assertive 10% ABV and artisanal adjuncts. The sensory profile is dominated by an intense marriage of dark-roasted coffee beans and the rich, resinous sweetness derived from maple syrup barrel aging. Deeply toasted grains and dark chocolate malt notes provide a sturdy foundation for a subtle earthy hop presence. As the beer warms, the maple influence becomes more pronounced, offering a velvety texture that counters the assertive roasted bitterness. It concludes with a complex, lingering espresso-like finish and a smooth, integrated warmth.

Appearance. Very dark brown to opaque black (40+ SRM). Features a thick, tan to mocha-colored head with persistent lacing and excellent retention.

Aroma. High intensity; dominant fresh-ground coffee and espresso notes combined with rich dark chocolate and toasted malt. Distinctive maple syrup sweetness and light vanilla from barrel aging are present, backed by a low resinous hop character and moderate malty richness.

Taste. Strong roasted malt impact featuring dark chocolate and charred grain. Immediate coffee flavor blends into a mid-palate of caramel and maple syrup. Bitterness is medium-high, providing balance to the residual sugar and barrel character. The finish is long and complex, transitioning from sweet maple to a dry, roasted, and slightly woody aftertaste.

Mouthfeel. Full-bodied and viscous; moderate carbonation. Notable alcohol warmth is smooth and well-integrated. Displays a creamy texture with a faint, pleasant dark malt astringency consistent with high-roast specialty malts.

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