{"title":"Mikkeller","description":"\u003cp\u003eMikkeller comes from Copenhagen and was founded in 2006 by Mikkel Bjergsø and Kristian Keller. The breakthrough was Beer Geek Breakfast, an oatmeal stout with coffee. Most of the beer is contract brewed, and the range runs from 0.3% to 13.8% alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--verhaal--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom kitchen experiments to a bar in Vesterbro\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMikkel Bjergsø was a maths and physics teacher in Copenhagen when he started experimenting with hops, malt and yeast in his kitchen in 2003. Together with his childhood friend Kristian Keller, he turned that into a series of home-brewing experiments, inspired by the extremely hoppy beers of American microbreweries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir first attempt was a clone of Brøckhouse's IPA. It won a blind tasting in their beer club, after which they started making their own recipes and came home from the Danish beer festival with several medals. In 2005, Mikkel's twin brother Jeppe opened a beer shop in Copenhagen and began distributing the beer worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe breakthrough came in 2006 with Beer Geek Breakfast, an oatmeal stout with coffee from a French press. On Ratebeer.com it was named best stout. In early 2007, Keller left the company. Bjergsø carried on alone, stopped teaching in 2010 and opened his first bar that year, Mikkeller Bar on Viktoriagade in Vesterbro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eContract brewing as a business model\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMikkeller started contract brewing in 2006 and still does. According to the company itself, more than 90 percent of the beer is contract brewed, mainly at De Proef in Belgium. In the United States, AleSmith took over that role in 2022, after Mikkeller had closed its brewery in San Diego. At that point the company also still had three smaller breweries in Copenhagen and London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beer goes to more than 50 countries. Collaborations with other brewers are a fixed part of the brand: Bjergsø has been brewing with AleSmith founder Peter Zien since 2007. Alcohol-free beer is also part of the range, such as Drink'in The Sun and Weird Weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMikkeller at Hoptimaal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Hoptimaal you'll find a wide selection of Mikkeller: IPA, pale ale, weizen, stout and lager \u0026amp; pilsner, in 33, 44 and 50 cl. The strength runs from 0.3% to 13.8%. Highly rated on Untappd are George Bourbon BA 2026, Third Sunrise, Hop Outta Here, Helles \u0026amp; Whistles and Twogether Forever, among others. The range changes, so check the shop to see what's in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrink hoppy beers like IPA and pale ale as fresh as possible and well chilled. Stronger beers like George Bourbon BA 2026 you serve more slowly and slightly less cold, in a smaller glass. At 0.3%, Drink'in The Sun is an option if you want little or no alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--faq--\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere does Mikkeller come from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMikkeller comes from Copenhagen in Denmark. Mikkel Bjergsø and Kristian Keller founded the brand in 2006, after Bjergsø had started brewing at home in his kitchen in 2003.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of beer does Mikkeller make?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMikkeller makes a wide range, from IPA, pale ale and stout to weizen, lager and alcohol-free beer. It became best known for Beer Geek Breakfast, an oatmeal stout with coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Mikkeller have its own brewery?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMostly not: more than 90 percent of the beer is contract brewed, mainly at De Proef in Belgium. In 2022, Mikkeller also still had three smaller breweries in Copenhagen and London.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mikkeller-drinkin-the-sun-0-3","title":"Mikkeller Drink'in The Sun (0.3%)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003eA low-alcohol witbier from Mikkeller that delivers taste without the hangover. At just 0.3% ABV, the refreshing wheat beer signature remains intact: soft wheat malt, subtle citrus and gentle spice.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eOn the nose, expect soft grain notes with a hint of orange peel. The palate is light and refreshing, wheat malt leading with a refined spiciness reminiscent of coriander. The mouthfeel is soft and lightly effervescent, finishing clean with a whisper of citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eCopenhagen's Mikkeller built its reputation on bold experimentation and constantly evolving recipes. The Danish brewery now operates bars worldwide—from San Francisco to Bangkok—with annual production of 1.7 million litres. The gypsy brewing approach, producing at host breweries like Belgium's Proefbrouwerij, remains core to their model.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mikkeller","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58390518923609,"sku":null,"price":2.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/1-2386_processed.png?v=1782394087"},{"product_id":"mikkeller-george-bourbon-ba","title":"Mikkeller George Bourbon BA 2026","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003eGeorge Bourbon BA showcases Mikkeller's experimental approach at its finest. This bourbon barrel-aged stout weighs in at 13.8% ABV and matures in American bourbon casks, developing a complexity that blurs the line between beer and dessert.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eOn the nose, expect vanilla, oak and roasted coffee — a blend of stout character and barrel influence. The palate delivers dark chocolate and roasted malt, followed by warm notes of caramel and bourbon. The mouthfeel is full-bodied and silky, with a lingering finish showing oak and gentle alcohol warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eMikkeller has been pushing boundaries since 2006, releasing hundreds of different beers annually. The Danish brewery proves from Copenhagen to San Diego that innovation matters more than owning production facilities, cementing its place among craft beer's elite.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mikkeller","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58464465781081,"sku":null,"price":15.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/1-2476_processed.png?v=1782998643"},{"product_id":"mikkeller-twogether-forever","title":"Mikkeller Twogether Forever","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003eTwogether Forever showcases Mikkeller's approachable side, blending American hop character with Danish brewing precision. At 4.5% ABV, perfectly sessionable without compromising on flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eOn the nose, expect citrus peel and subtle tropical notes. The palate opens with grapefruit and gentle resinous qualities, supported by a soft malt backbone. Finish remains dry and lightly bitter with orange zest lingering. Mouthfeel stays refreshing and light throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eMikkeller from Denmark has earned global recognition for their experimental approach and extensive beer range. From Copenhagen and San Diego to their international bar network, they continue pushing craft beer boundaries.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mikkeller","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58597589647705,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/1-04_processed_7312ef1f-b1b8-45eb-ac83-67e4915e8253.png?v=1784218559"},{"product_id":"mikkeller-third-sunrise","title":"Mikkeller Third Sunrise","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 10% ABV, Third Sunrise sits firmly among the heavier hitters of the Triple IPA style, brewed by Denmark's Mikkeller.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, expect a bold hop presence backed by a full, chewy body that reflects the high alcohol strength. The finish is long and warming, carrying the intensity typical of the Triple IPA style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFounded in Copenhagen in 2006 by Mikkel Borg Bjergsø and Kristian Klarup Keller, Mikkeller has built a reputation for experimental, boundary-pushing beers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mikkeller","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59286916071769,"sku":null,"price":8.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/IMG_0468_processed.png?v=1788438459"},{"product_id":"mikkeller-helles-whistles","title":"Mikkeller Helles \u0026 Whistles","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eHelles \u0026amp; Whistles takes Mikkeller back to basics: a Danish lager at 4.8% ABV in a 330ml serve. The name nods to the German helles tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo details on aroma or flavour were supplied. For a lager of this strength, expect a clean, easy-drinking profile without heavy malt or noticeable alcohol warmth. The glass will show how Mikkeller interprets the style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMikkeller was founded in Copenhagen in 2006 and brews as a gypsy brewer at host breweries, mainly De Proefbrouwerij in Belgium.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mikkeller","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59770597769561,"sku":null,"price":2.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/IMG_0833_processed.png?v=1791469963"},{"product_id":"mikkeller-hop-outta-here","title":"Mikkeller Hop Outta Here","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eHop Outta Here is Mikkeller's take on the IPA: a Danish beer at 6.4% ABV, sold in a 440 ml format. It sits squarely in the hop-driven side of the Copenhagen brand's range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn IPA puts hops first, so expect hop aroma and a bitter finish over the malt base. At 6.4% ABV there is enough body to carry that hop character without turning heavy. The finer details are best discovered in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMikkeller was founded in 2006 in Copenhagen by home brewers Mikkel Bjergsø and Kristian Klarup Keller. It works as a gypsy brewer, brewing at host breweries rather than in a brewhouse of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mikkeller","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59770598228313,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/IMG_0838_processed.png?v=1791469880"}],"url":"https:\/\/hoptimaal.com\/en\/collections\/mikkeller.oembed","provider":"Hoptimaal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}