Mikkeller Nelson Sauvin BA Champagne is a barrel-aged sour beer from Danish craft brewery, Mikkeller. Mikkeller started out life as a ‘gypsy brewery’, guest brewing at other breweries’ facilities, and collaborating with other brewers. Mikkeller Nelson Sauvin BA Champagne is barrel-aged in champagne casks with Brettanomyces and champagne yeast to give a finely sparkling, sour ale.
Pouring a hazy apricot colour, Mikkeller Nelson Sauvin BA Champagne offers up aromas of caramel, sour cherry and dried grapes. The flavour is tart, with hints of grape, wood and earthy funk. If you love sour, complex beers – this one’s for you! Buy Mikkeller Nelson Sauvin BA Champagne next time you’re celebrating, for a fine alternative to champagne or sparkling wine.