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    Mikkeller Bar

    4.6 (196 reviews)
    Closed 2:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Casual
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Kathy V.

    After discovering that the breweries we wanted to visit while in Copenhagen were either closed, under construction, or in places that would have necessitated a car or more time than we cared to expend for a visit....we decided to visit some bars that focused on local beers. Mikkeller was on the top of my personal list. I know they make lots of sours, but buying their beer in the US can be very expensive and their offerings can be difficult to find. So going to a bar focused on their brews was a dream. The bar is cozy. Which is to say, very warm and crowded inside because it had been raining but people still want beer....but people weren't pushy, let those wanting to order get to the bar, and were polite when trying to get by. They have ok outdoor space as well. Stool up against the wall of the bar and tables set up in the street. Once the rain stopped, an employee came outside and quickly squeegeed them off! People quickly filled up the now usable seating! Mikkeller has great sours! And I was excited to try some! The bartenders were happy to let you sample something before getting a pour. Some only came in half-sized pours, and others you have the option for a full pour or a half pour. OPTIONS. I love options. And it means I can try more and different things without getting too drunk too early, or too poor in the process! My favorite of the ones I got to have on my visit was the SpontanYuzu. Nice and sour, tart and fruity but with a kind of tea-like something about it. Y'all...it was so damn good. They also had a cocktail on tap and some wine options. And while *I* was here for the sours, they have lots of other beer styles to choose from! All alcohol bases are covered. My visit here made me wish I had been staying closer to the area it was in. I would have returned several times during my visit! But it was a little out of my way, and I had so many other places I wanted to try! But if you like sour beers, or just trying new brews, this is a great place to do it!

    Outdoors
    Joyce T.

    Watch for it, you might pass it by. It has green farm storm doors, kind of like at Dorothy's tornado cellar from Wizard of Oz. Its a tiny cellar style bar with in and outdoor seating areas. Seems like,the Mikkeller name continues to 2 more restaurants next to this bar. Of course, about 20 selections of beer on tap, a featured Mikkeller wine and cherry wine. Thought of the song "we don't have to our clothes off" sung by Jermaine Stewart.

    Please pay your phone bill for Mikkeller Brewing San Diego. I have not worked there in years but for some reason it's my number listed on the account and it's my number that keeps getting called by debt collectors.

    Isabella B.

    [Note: I wrote this review at the time not knowing about the recent controversy regarding allegations of a toxic work environment stemming from gender-based harassment to indifference to quality control and safety protocols. I apologize for my ignorance and oversight. While I had a great time at this bar and I like Mikkeller's beers in general, I cannot in good conscience go to any Mikkeller bar until I read reports that working environment have significantly improved. The review and rating will still remain because I don't want to discredit the bartenders who still need to make a living]. While everyone knows me nowadays as a wino, I still appreciate beer in that beer will be my go-to alcoholic beverage in countries that have a strong beer culture. In Copenhagen the beer culture can be summed up by two beer brands, each with a different philosophy. - Carlsberg, one of the Big 4 beer production companies. They revolutionized the beer production scene by 1) isolating and marketing the yeast that is specific to lager fermentation and 2) creation and standardization of the pH scale. In the case of beer brewing it is used to measure the acidity of the water (remember, water is normally neutral pH). - Mikkeller, one of the pioneers of the "contract brewing" concept - collaborate with other breweries to produce your beer. What started out as a passion project collaboration between a schoolteacher and his friend ended up becoming the face of the craft beer movement in Copenhagen. What catapulted Mikkeller to international fame was their Beer Geek Breakfast, which took top rating at ratebeer and currently has a 4+ average on beeradvocate. Eventually the original partner left to pursue other projects, the sole owner's passion now became his full time job and he finally had to create his own brewery (with the first one being in SD, CA, USA of all places for American-style IPAs). Although it is signature Mikkeller to collaborate with other businesses for food/beer pairings (Ramen to Biiru, Warpigs), there are only a few outposts of Mikkeller bars. The OG Mikkeller bar is this one located in Vesterbro. Vesterbro has had a bad rap in the past but now has evolved into one of the more hip neighborhoods of Copenhagen. Its close proximity to the train station (and additionally, my hotel) meant that this ended up being a perfect bar for a nightcap drink. I ended up liking it so much that I came back again on my last night in the city. The Danish ethos of "hygge" is in full force here - it's as hyggelig as it gets. Entrance is kinda tucked away somewhere between the train station and the Meatpacking District. From the down-to-earth staff to the patrons I talked to it was the perfect place to just wind down and relax over a glass of beer. Special mention to Hannah, Becs and Christian for being awesome. As a contrast I haven't seen an equivalent feeling in any beer bar back home - and this is considering SD is one of the craft beer meccas in the US! As a rule, 20 brews on tap. 19 are beer and there's always a non-beer option. There's always Mikkeller brews plus a few non-Mikkeller options. Beer styles are primarily IPAs, lambics/sours (focus on spontaneous fermentation) and porters/stouts. Two sizes available for most beers, the more rare options only have a small size. Here are the beers I had over the course of 2 days. Most important to note that a small 20cl glass is around ~30-35DKK/~$5USD and a standard beer pint is double that price. Sticker shock isn't so bad here because SD prices are just about equal. For current beers on tap check out their untapped page (https://untappd.com/v/mikkeller-viktoriagade/3124) - Scour Scandinavia Spontanseabuckthorn (Mikkeller) - typical sour - Crackle (Gamma Brewing Company) - strong smoky notes here; thinking bacon. - Kaffestout (Mikkeller) - Export India Porter (The Kernel) - excellent nightcap

    Mikkeler bar interior.
    Matthew F.

    This cozy basement bar is the Vesterbro outpost of the burgeoning Mikkeler empire. But describing it as an "empire" might send you in the wrong direction. We also visited their Baghaven (Refshaleøen) and Mikkeler & Friends (Nørrebro) locations on this trip, and here's what you might expect at any Mikkeler spot: * A great range & selection of beer on tap. (20ish at this location) * Friendly staff who will happily answer questions without making you feel like a novice. * Spaces designed for conversation. This is a smallish space - seating maybe 30-40 comfortably - so bear this in mind if you're headed there during peak hours. But if you have any interest in beer at all, definitely add it to your list.

    Yah.
    Louis R.

    Louis R is a beer snob. He's tasted an infinite number of international beers whilst in international bars. This spot has a plethora of Danish "craft" beers to select from. If you need assistance, as Louis R does not, in finding something you'd like, the barkeep is affable and helpful. Louis R is a wine snob. He's tasted an infinite number of international wines whilst in international bars/restos. This spot has a plethora of regional wines to select from. If you need assistance, as Louis R does not, in finding something you'd like, the advanced sommelier is affable and helpful. Louis R loves basement bars in colder months as well as outdoor seating in the warmer months. This spot covers both areas. Be like Louis R, hang, drink and enjoy Hygge with Danish locals at this spot.

    Beer mecca
    Stephanie S.

    If I lived here I would for sure frequent here. The place is small inside, there is also outdoor seating. It seems like a place that is constantly busy no matter the day of the week or time of day. They have 20 taps. What I really like is that there are small glasses as well as large size glasses. I like to try a couple of different beers, so the small sizes are perfect. I tried a couple of the sours as well as a barrel aged beer. They have constantly rotating taps, so there is always something different and unique to try. If you love beer, or want to try something different this stop is a must.

    Stephen S.

    Nice beer bar close to our hotel. After learning that Denmark is a country known for its beers I searched for local pubs/bars I can visit to try some of the local beers. Found this place on yelp. Took my family here to try some beer before our cruise. Got here right when it opened around 12 noontime. Not much people when this opened up. Just a dude sitting drinking his beer. They have a nice large selection of beers on tap. Nice selection of IPAs as well. That was what I was looking forward in trying. They do have some fruity ones for those ladies. Based on my photos it would be number two and number 15 hazesan allihops and Mikkeller weird weather. Wife loved the weird weather and in-laws loved the hazesan. I had the green gold and stick in the ear. Both tasted great. Would frequent this place again if our stay here was longer. Cool dude that serves us beer nice and laid back. Oh btw you can taste your beer before you order so take advantage of that.

    Mikkeller Beer Geek Bacon 7.5% Alcohol (spiced stout)
    Janice C.

    Beer geeks and Mikkeller Freaks congregate at this small basement bar to have fun and catch up. Very cozy and minimally decorated, Mikkeller fits the aesthetics of Danish design. The focus is on their multiple craft beers ranging from 5% to 18% alcohol (Big Worster, if you're curious) Being a novice beer drinker, I went with something that's a no brainer: the Beer Geek Bacon. Clocking in at 7.5%, this spiced stout served in a small wine glass was enough to keep me happily occupied for the next hour. My gf, who's a non-beer drinker, pointed out they also have a wine with cherry notes on the chalkboard. The boys tried the Mexas Ranger and the I hardcore you. Cute names can also help you pick out your drink if you're indecisive! Otherwise, ask the staff for recommendations. Coincidentally, Mikkeller also has an outpost in SF, so if I miss their brews, I wouldn't have to go all the way to Copenhagen for a cold one. Lucky? I think so! ;-)

    Entrance to great Pilsner and dark
    Will S.

    My favorite beer joint in Copenhagen. Here you understand why the entire population drinks lots of ale and beer because it is, in one word.......delicious. For the first time, I've appreciated beer/ale with food. But wait there are hundreds of beer to try here. The most delicious to me were ones on tap, the ales, any of them I tried 4. For a long time the Danes (I read somewhere) drank beer/ale because of its polluted waters. Now that the water is clean, ale/beer is still very popular. Right on Danmark! I will stop here because you must make it here when in the city or any bar in Denmark. I can write a tome or two about the beer here but I'll let you do that. Just know I led you here and you owe me! Visits: Almost every day for a week. Tip: Bar sits in the basement. You won't miss it. It's a watering hole. Cheap /affordable.

    Mark A.

    While walking to the Mikkeller Bar from the central station, I wondered...is Copenhagen home to the original hipsters? A quick Google search indicated that the original hipsters were actually from New York, but Thrillist did list this neighborhood in the "Top 10 Hipster Neighborhoods". The Mikkeller Bar definitely suits the neighborhood. They have 20 beers on tap, mostly their own, and a few other great beers from around the world. The diversity of beers was pretty impressive, they had a few sours, some stouts, and several IPAs. In US terms, the beers were averaging about $12/pint, so I didn't get to try as many as I would have liked. If you want to try more than a couple of beers, I recommend doing their half-pour option (20 cl). The beers themselves were good, but not as good as some of the stuff coming out of California, Colorado and Oregon. They are opening a brewery in San Diego, and I'm excited to see what they produce at that location. It will be a welcomed addition to the San Diego scene. This is an important stop for beer geeks visiting Copenhagen, they even have a welcome sign for them on the door. Mikkeller is a big name in the craft beer world, and I'd recommend stopping by if you are in the area.

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    Very good and as an embarrassed American I support the people of Denmark! Wish you guys were still in PDX. Great sours and great ambiance.

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    They had three IPAs on tap (which I had been sorely missing in my trip through Germany previously).

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