Dirty Monk
Thomas Creek Brewery

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From:
Thomas Creek Brewery
 
South Carolina, United States
Style:
Belgian Dark Ale
ABV:
6.5%
Score:
88
Avg:
3.93 | pDev: 12.47%
Reviews:
8
Ratings:
23
Status:
Active
Rated:
Feb 28, 2015
Added:
Apr 07, 2010
Wants:
  3
Gots:
  2
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Rated: 4 by Mikestaf from South Carolina

Feb 28, 2015
 
Rated: 2.5 by RavenForBeer from Georgia

Nov 06, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by DrMindbender from South Carolina

Jul 28, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Dclynch79 from South Carolina

Jul 15, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by WallingBrew from Virginia

Jan 20, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by ADTaber from South Carolina

Jan 16, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by rudabegga9 from Georgia

Jan 01, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by RochefortChris from North Carolina

Dec 04, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by jaswilson2 from South Carolina

Nov 04, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by tabascosigned from Virginia

Sep 16, 2013
 
Rated: 4.75 by Tatuchris from South Carolina

Jul 17, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by hellhammermario from North Carolina

Jul 13, 2013
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Reviewed by TheDinger from South Carolina

4.41/5  rDev +12.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Growler fill from GBX. Cracked it while brewing up a batch in the garage. Poured into DRH Snifter. Great looking beer with generous off white head and good lacing throughout. Smell is of dark fruits, chocolate, figs, rosted malts and a touch of burnt wood/smoke. Looks and smells like a trappist ale. Taste was quite unique and fantastic. Get a big rush of the dark fruits, figs and malts on the front with a subtle floral hop finish. Reminds me of a SB Apt 12, without the alcohol hit. That is a compliment to keep the big bold BDA flavors and make it quite sessionable. Feel was rich and creamy with a touch of silk and perfect carbonation. A tough brew to sit down. Overall- A great beer with a lot going for it. Enjoyed the flavors and malts that were balanced well. The name is a bit misleading, as I don't see this as a porter, but an easy drinking surprise that I hope to hit again. A sleeper that is a must try.
Feb 24, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by demogorgon from South Carolina

Jan 25, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by jweingarten from New York

May 07, 2012
 
Rated: 4.25 by icehawk from South Carolina

Nov 22, 2011
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Reviewed by Paincane from Georgia

4.2/5  rDev +6.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Reviewed from my notes:
A: Dark brown with almost no head when poured into pint glass by waiter.
S: Sweet malt, coffee and hint of chocolate.
T: Definitely sweet malt dominates with a touch of vanilla as well as chocolate and coffee.
M: Full bodied with mild carbonation.
O: Full flavor and full body describe this Belgian dark ale. Very enjoyable and I will seek it out again.
Sep 13, 2011
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Reviewed by thagr81us from South Carolina

3.8/5  rDev -3.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Served from growler into a Delerium Tremens snifter. Poured deep dark brown with a one finger tan head that subside to a minimal amount slowly. Maintained excellent lacing throughout. The aroma was comprised of sweet malt, chocolate, nutmeg, and a subtle piney hop note. The flavor was of roasted malt, subtle hops, slight coffee, and cream. It had a medium feel on the palate with mild carbonation. Overall this one was pretty good for a Belgian porter, but wasn't great. I do however prefer some of the other Thomas Creek offerings over this one, but this is also not my favorite style either. Good for what it is and worth trying for any fan of the style.
Oct 11, 2010
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Reviewed by DoubleSimcoe from Pennsylvania

3.93/5  rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5
Thomas Creek Dirty Monk on tap at The Wineshop at RiverGate in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Appearance: Very black! Very low carbonation, faint lacing. Thin for a porter.

Smell: Roasted malts, some coffee and chocolate. Very light in the nose, though.

Taste: Richer than smell and mouthfeel, but still light. Tea aromas. A bit of a Black IPA (and what on earth is a "Belgian Porter" anyway?)

Mouthfeel: Upfront carbonation that recedes soon. Bitterness lingers in the mouth. Medium body.

Drinkability: Very drinkable. I could chug a growler! A little watery but tasty nonetheless. I had never heard of "Belgian Porters" but can't wait to try more. Nothing earth-shattering here but fine.
Sep 20, 2010
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Reviewed by glid02 from Georgia

4.22/5  rDev +7.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Growler shared by Dan - thanks!

Pours a dark purplish-black color with a one-finger off-white head. The head recedes into a thin layer on top leaving decent lacing.

Smells of ripe plums and figs backed by solid amounts of smooth roasted malt and hints of dark chocolate.

Tastes similar to how it smells. Robust roasted malt flavors with large amounts of dark chocolate flavors kick things off. Joining in shortly thereafter are solid amounts of crisp dark fruit flavors - plums and figs with hints of pears. The fruit flavors fade slightly into the background, allowing the malt flavors to carry through to a mildly bitter ending.

Mouthfeel is good. It's got a nice thickness with moderate carbonation.

Drinkability is very good. I had no problems finishing my glass and could easily have a few more.

Overall I was a fan of this beer. Whereas most Belgian Porters or Stouts I've tasted skew more toward the lighter fruit flavors I found this to be more of a blend of a BSDA and Imperial Porter. An interesting beer that's well worth a shot.
Sep 14, 2010
Dirty Monk from Thomas Creek Brewery
Beer rating: 88 out of 100 with 23 ratings