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

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Joe G.

Very nice. I like.

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Rob Cripwell

Loved this. Dark, sweet and malty with a toffee edge. Ideal for this time of year

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Eric K.

Straight from the source…

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Harro Bouwmeester

An unexpected sourish flavour, roasted, malty, sweet

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Chris Martin

Hallo!

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Stefan BS

Här hade jag hoppats på klart mer. Plommon sultanrussin och kanske även lite dadlar men det är blekt. Sött och tunnt. Jag vet inget om munkrecept men nog ska det vara en rejäl skopa rostad malt i botten. Det är det i alla fall inte här. Gott ändå.

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craft_beer_dad

Dark, Belgiany monkish

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Phillip J.

Strong enough to 10%, but sweet enough to down, folks

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Rob Whitehead

Excellent the other evening, although I was rather tired by the time I got to it…

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John Kr

Trop forte

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John Kr

On s'attend à une épaisse stout, mais en fait elle est limpide, coule en bouche. Un peu de café, mais au final sans goût prononcé. Lourde sur l'estomac.

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Céline Valet

Comment la décrire... Une brune. Léger goût de liqueur de café et de.... En 20cl, ça suffit largement.

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Henrik Igefjord

Jag borde förstått vid det här laget att mikkeler & jag aldrig kommer funka

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Gregor Völkening

Undercarbonated

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Karl Hallik

Belgia stiilis õlu, mis tehtud de Proefis. Aga no pole ikka päris see. Halb ka ei ole.

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Maltmaster Dave

A very nice example of a Belgian style dubel. Prune, plum, grape lead a medium spicy phenol and some late arriving cocoa. Drinks well as it warms and evoles. Long cocoa and spice finish with a delicate sweetness.

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