I always like pushing the envelope with tastes and ingredients in our show beers, and today I thought I’d march out the most unusual ingredient that we have perhaps ever tasted in a beer. Coffee….but this isn’t just any ordinary coffee and this wasn’t just an ordinary beer either.
Our beer today was Mikkeller Beer Geek Brunch Weasel…an Imperial Oatmeal Stout that is brewed with coffee…but not just any coffee. This unusual brew uses a “special” coffee called Civet Coffee…and boy is it special. Regarded as one of the most expensive coffees in the world, this coffee is made from the droppings of a Southeast Asian weasel-like Civet cat. As the story goes, these animals eat only the best and ripest coffee berries, digest those beans and then the beans are collected from their droppings to make the coffee…and ultimately the beer.
Now don’t get too lost in the story of the bean. Yes it’s a humorous story, and yes I couldn’t resist featuring it on the show…but keep in mind this is a really good Imperial Oatmeal Stout. Brewed by gypsy brewer Mikkel Borg Bjergsø (aka Mikkeller), this big 10.9% ABV brew is definitely one you should try for yourself.
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I always like pushing the envelope with tastes and ingredients in our show beers, and today I thought I’d march out the most unusual ingredient that we have perhaps ever tasted in a beer. Coffee….but this isn’t just any ordinary coffee and this wasn’t just an ordinary beer either. 
I spit out my non-weasel coffee when I heard you beer. You guys continue to amaze me with beer. Cheers...Andrew J
ReplyDeleteNo seriously, what's in it?
ReplyDeleteIt's a hefty ABV and it's a good beer but I can't imagine where this kind of thing gets started. Somebody at some point had to say "I wish I had a cup of coffee but the coffee bush is empty, the cat ate all the beans."
Still, I enjoyed Mikkeller Beer Geek Brunch Weasel! Get some at Krugel's Georgetown Deli!
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John
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I'm still laughing and gagging a little. Bex
ReplyDeleteI say this every week, but the show keeps getting better and better. Cheers to Civet poo!
ReplyDeleteI'm struggling to decide it I want this or not. Do I? Amy
ReplyDeleteIt's not for everyone Amy...but I always tell people to keep an open mind. If you didn't know anything about the source of the coffee, you'd never know.
ReplyDeleteI have to ask. Does it taste like shit? Ryan
ReplyDeleteNo Ryan....no poo-flavoring remains! ;)
ReplyDeleteI've had this beer and I love it. I cheer you for being brave enough to bring it on the beer buzzer. Jim PS It's a good beer.
ReplyDeleteI love Mikkeller beers. Thanks for featuring one. Ray
ReplyDeleteyou guys are scaring me but I can't wait to try it. Cheers John James
ReplyDeleteDon't let this ingredient scare you off. Try it for yourself. This has a ton of coffee in it and as Doug says...no worries...they brewe dthe crap OUT of it.
ReplyDeleteI laughed until I pooped coffee beans.
ReplyDeleteDid a worker come in and collect the poo Anon?
ReplyDeleteYour show beers have been first class. This one frightens me but I will try it. in fact I cannot wait to try it. I love the show WILK!
ReplyDeleteMeg
Mikkeller beers can be odd, but I like Weasel. I wish they'd brew more. Jack
ReplyDeleteThere are two more different barrel aged versions coming out Jack and you can still get the regular version. I believe one is Bourbon and one is apple-brandy barel based.
ReplyDeleteCheers Buzzers. Funny beer and a great show to listen too. I just watched the video and this is a keeper. Chris
ReplyDeleteI don't like coffee so why do I want to try this so badly? Eric
ReplyDeleteCheers to Boscoe & opo ges the weasel. Very funny, in fact perfect! Rick J
ReplyDeleteI agree Rick....especially the Oops Goes The Weasel music.....Brilliant! ;)
ReplyDeleteI laughed I cried and this beer became a part of me! Seriously though I do actually like this one. JT
ReplyDeleteBased on Nancy's reaction I really want to try it. How awful was it Nancy?
ReplyDeleteCheck the video...I can vouch fo rthe fact that Nancy did NOT like it....although she was taking cough drops before hand.
ReplyDeleteWhat size is the bottle, does Krugels have it and how much? TJames
ReplyDeleteTJames....500ml, Yes and I believe it was $17 a bottle...the poo-coffee is expensive!
ReplyDeleteSo why is is a breakfast stout?
ReplyDeleteJust a traditional sort of nickname Anon for beers that have Oatmeal and coffee in them.
ReplyDeleteMy husband is afraid to try it. But not me. Amy
ReplyDeleteI fyou knew nothing about the secret ingredient, you'd never know. It doesn;t taste bad or like dirt. James
ReplyDeleteI think that beer was a really funny one to do on the show. Cheers to you guys for picking it. And who knew there was a cat poop beer? Arie (Moscow)
ReplyDeleteI smell another award for the show today. Hello broadcasters association? Did you tune in? Sam
ReplyDeletePop goes the weasel!
ReplyDeleteHopelessly stuck in my head too Anon!
ReplyDeleteI knew you would eventually choose this beer. I just knew it. It was perfect for your show. Thanks WILK (Dave)
ReplyDeleteBeer coffee oatmeal and poo. Hmmm not sur eon that one but I will try it. Jeremy Y
ReplyDeleteI just read the label. Who thinks of these things? Wow!
ReplyDeleteKeep an open mind on this one.
ReplyDeleteYou guys have a great job. How can a normal guy get a job in beer radio?
ReplyDeletePractice, practice, practice Anon!
ReplyDeleteNever a dull moment on the show. Who knew you'd come up with something this funny for a beer show. Cheers WILK. I love the show. Aaron from Dallas.
ReplyDeleteI started listening to the show last summer and I love it too. It's my favorite part of the week and what a great way to kick off the weekend. The buzz crew are all very funny, the show chemistry is real good, you always make me laugh and you guys always choose a beer that I want to try. What more could we want. Cheeers buzz crew. Just thought you should know. Chris K
ReplyDeleteAnd I forgot to say, Yes I'll even try the weasel beer. Chris K
ReplyDeleteThanks Chris. We're definitely having fun doing the show and we appreciate everyone tuning in. Who knew people love beer so much?!
ReplyDeleteButternuts, snapperhead and cat-poop-coffee. You guys are killng me. JT
ReplyDeleteThanks JT. I assume you mean "killing" in a good way.
ReplyDeleteThe WILK Friday BeerBuzz Rocks once again. Great beer choice too. Keep it rolling buzzers. Armin A
ReplyDeleteWe saw that the Civets were eating only the finest coffee beans, and so we thought, "Why not collect the beans from their sh*t and make coffee and see what their sh*t does to the taste and complexity of the coffee?" We were amazed!
ReplyDelete..... How does this happen? Next time I see my cat pass something through it's bowels maybe I'll pick it out of the box and serve it up. Who knows??
Not a bad idea....
ReplyDeleteWhiskers-Coffee or Morris Coffee!