Monk's Brew

Belgian Strong Dark Ale

Monk's Brew aka Monk’s Elixir is a heavy dark Belgian ale inspired by the Trappist monasteries of Rochefort and Westvleteren. The beer style, characterized by its high content of alcohol, distinguishes itself by its dominant yeast character, delicious malt background and balanced hop notes.

ABV

10.0

Rating

3.859

Rating count

20,182

Last updated

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Ted

Very tasty, good body.

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David M.

Lovely stuff!

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Brian L

Real nice

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Ole

Farlig lettdrikkelig

3.5

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Jonathan D.

Strong pleasant.. good to sip this slowly!

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Kira K.

Beer with good friends

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Chad Reese

Earthy, raisin, copper malt. Smooth but light. Long finish. Warming baking spices. Been on an "okay but not great* beer run for a while, nice to open a big bottle of Mikkeller on a rainy Friday night.

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Troy Neu

Malty and delicious! Caramel and and coffee.

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Svein R

Nja. Mye belgisk blå

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Andreas F

BBF 19/1 2021.

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Knut Solem

Sweet, rich. Prunes, vinous. Elegant.

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David Gay

Strong and fruity with a very Belgian aftertaste and ends just a little bitter. Very solid beer!

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Ryan Hoagland

Raisin, date, molasses and dark candi sugar. Pretty solid.

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Pete B.

The only lager I really like is a dark lager and this one did not disappoint! Good strong flavor and kick.

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Chris Jamieson

Today's weather: 103 Sunny > 73 Raining > 91 Overcast

4.5

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Rene Galvez

Malty, strong alcohol, sweet bread finish!

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EJ S.

A nice beer for my fantasy draft. I hope I didn’t overpay for Deebo.

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Master

Luvly

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Joona Tapio

Full and sweet

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Shep

BFY probably one of the best Belgian quads I’ve ever had. The alcohol is well hidden for 10%. Thanks for sharing Greg O.

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Greg O

2017 version in the house

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Lasse Hollen

Lækker quad med lidt ekstra bitterhed til det søde.

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Shane

A little light on carb but delicious Belgian sugar

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