Monk's Indiscretion
Sound Brewery

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From:
Sound Brewery
 
Washington, United States
Style:
Belgian Pale Strong Ale
ABV:
10%
Score:
91
Avg:
4.07 | pDev: 9.34%
Reviews:
39
Ratings:
131
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jan 23, 2021
Added:
Sep 06, 2011
Wants:
  23
Gots:
  14
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Ratings by UCLABrewN84:
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Reviewed by UCLABrewN84 from California

3.99/5  rDev -2%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Pours a murky golden-orange with a foamy tan head that settles to wisps of film on top of the beer. Small dots of lace drip into the remaining beer on the drink down. Tiny particles of sediment are seen suspended in the beer after the pour. Smell is of dried citrus peel, tropical fruit, earth, spice, and Belgian yeast aromas. Taste is much the same with grain, earth, dried citrus peel, spice, and Belgian yeast flavors on the finish. There is a mild amount of hop and spice bitterness on the palate with each sip. This beer has a lower level of carbonation with a slightly crisp mouthfeel. Overall, this is a good beer that is tasty, but I think the mix of aromas I am getting is slightly better.

Serving type: bottle.
Aug 21, 2015
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Reviewed by leaddog from Canada (AB)

4/5  rDev -1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Appearance - Pours a deep yellow with three fingers of frothy white head.

Smell - spicy earthy, floral, and leafy hops, fruity esters (apple, orange, pear), hint of coriander, pepper, hint of candied sugar, bready malts, and earthy belgian yeast.

Taste - spicy earthy, floral, and leafy hops upfront. The fruit esters (apple, orange, pear) and hint of coriander come through next. The pepper, hint of candied sugar, bready malts, and earthy belgian yeast round out the brew.

Mouthfeel - Medium bodied with moderate carbonation. Finishes smooth with the slightest hint of alcohol lingering alongside the elements of the brew.

Overall - A highly dangerous brew from Sound as the ABV is well hidden. This one is a pleasant tipple for those that are wanting to branch off and try something different.
Jan 23, 2021
 
Rated: 4.06 by joemcgrath27 from Canada (AB)

Jan 09, 2021
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Rated by pkalix from California

3/5  rDev -26.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
2013 bottle from Tavour. easy to drink. smooth. not my thing-dont like their tweek on the 'style' . . . .
Jan 04, 2020
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Reviewed by TheBierdimpfe from Canada (QC)

3.94/5  rDev -3.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Medium: Capped, tulip glass.
Opacity: Clear with a slight haze, to cloudy with the yeast.
Color: Golden with low activity.
Head: Foamy and bubbly beige 2 finger.
Legs: Good lacing and decent swirl reaction.
Smell: Honey/Apricot/Butterscotch.
Taste: Orange/Banana/Floral/Wheat/Coriander.
Feel: Pale esters/Belgian yeast/Mild spiciness/Bready.
Body: Medium oily and smooth, holds up well as it warms.
Carbonation: Slightly prickly and moderately crispy.
Overall: Alcohol is well hidden, easy to drink and decent warming feel. Aged so the hops could be muffled, yet I find it fairly well balanced as it is. High quality craft.

Visual 6/10 - Flavors 8/10 - Sensations 8.5/10 - Balance 8/10 -
Freshness 6/10 - Intensity 7/10 - Complexity 8/10 - Appreciation 8/10
May 17, 2019
 
Rated: 4.24 by hugh4765 from Washington

Feb 22, 2019
 
Rated: 3.83 by Sammy from Canada (ON)

Dec 10, 2018
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Reviewed by Noahjedpad from Washington

4.33/5  rDev +6.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
I like a strong beer as long as it doesn't have that taste of alcohol on the after bite. This beer is strong full of flavor and no alcohol taste. If you like ales pick this up. I recently tried Pike Brewing's Monk's Uncle and would not suggest it. If you're looking for a strong ale buy this, you will not be disappointed.
Nov 04, 2018
 
Rated: 3.96 by MDDMD from Pennsylvania

Sep 02, 2018
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Reviewed by WesMantooth from Ohio

4.1/5  rDev +0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
An amber color with a frothy cream colored head.
The Belgian yeast, candied sugar, baking spices, and pepper is there in the aroma along with a spicy pineapple like fruit, phenol, and apple/pear.
The hop flavors plow through the base snd use it as a backdrop. Peach and tangerine with green pepper and floral/herbal flavors overtop of apple, coriander, and cloves. Resinous and prickly finish.
Jun 02, 2018
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Reviewed by zeff80 from Missouri

4/5  rDev -1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
On tap. Poured a clear, golden-yellow color with a small, white head of foam. It smelled of caramel, toffee and dried fruit. Sweet caramel flavor with green apple and a spicy bite.
Jun 01, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by StormAles from Canada (ON)

Feb 21, 2018
 
Rated: 4.25 by Mattymystique from Massachusetts

Sep 08, 2017
 
Rated: 4.14 by Shortbox81 from Washington

Aug 30, 2017
 
Rated: 3.89 by drone from Oregon

Aug 13, 2017
 
Rated: 3.72 by socon67 from New York

Jul 21, 2016
 
Rated: 4.25 by powdersoldier from Washington

Jun 18, 2016
 
Rated: 3.64 by StoutSnob40 from California

Apr 12, 2016
 
Rated: 3.98 by Kplummer82 from California

Apr 12, 2016
 
Rated: 3.38 by kiki3drt292 from California

Jan 16, 2016
Monk's Indiscretion from Sound Brewery
Beer rating: 91 out of 100 with 131 ratings