Bjergsø

Bjergsø is a Danish surname. It is a compound of bjerg, meaning hill or mountain, and sø, meaning lake, reflecting a common pattern in Danish toponymic names. The surname is relatively uncommon and is primarily found in Denmark; outside Denmark it is rarely encountered.

The most widely known bearer is Mikkel Borg Bjergsø, a Danish brewer and entrepreneur who founded the craft beer company Mikkeller. Bjergsø began brewing at home in Copenhagen and launched Mikkeller in 2006. The company gained international recognition for its experimental beers and extensive collaborations with other brewers. Mikkeller expanded beyond Denmark to operate bars and production partnerships around the world, influencing contemporary craft beer through its emphasis on quality, variety, and collaborative brewing projects.

Beyond Mikkeller, other individuals with the Bjergsø surname have appeared in Danish public life, though none have achieved the same level of international recognition. The name Bjergsø remains most closely associated with the Danish brewing scene due to Mikkel Borg Bjergsø and the global footprint of Mikkeller.