Vintage Monks 2013
Adelbert's Brewery

Vintage Monks 2013Vintage Monks 2013
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From:
Adelbert's Brewery
 
Texas, United States
Style:
Dubbel
ABV:
9.1%
Score:
87
Avg:
3.86 | pDev: 18.39%
Reviews:
4
Ratings:
24
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Nov 18, 2017
Added:
Nov 10, 2013
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  10
Vintage Monks is a blend of our Trappist inspired ales which have spent months aging in oak wine barrels. Each barrel imparts unique flavors of red wine, tart fruits and lovely funk. The blended result is a wonderfully complex ale that is beautifully balanced. Pairs well with tangy cheeses, rich meats, fried foods and fruit-based desserts. Formerly called: Barrel Aged Dancin' Monks.
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Rated: 3.83 by runeatdrink from New Jersey

Nov 18, 2017
 
Rated: 3.75 by CSO from Illinois

May 17, 2016
 
Rated: 2.58 by kiki3drt292 from California

Aug 23, 2015
 
Rated: 4.55 by Vylo from New Jersey

Aug 02, 2015
 
Rated: 4.23 by mjwellman from Texas

Jul 26, 2015
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Reviewed by Ozzylizard from Pennsylvania

3.88/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Batch 003 Bottled 5/19/14 at 50 degrees into hand washed and dried tulip
Aroma of oak barrels
Head average (3 cm, aggressive pour), off white, frothy/fizzy, rapidly diminishing to nothing
Lacing none
Body deep garnet
Flavor begins with a dry vinous hit which slowly fades into oak; tart and a little grape essence; no hops, no alcohol, no diacetyl
Palate medium, dry, lively carbonation

Appearance 3.75, Aroma 3.75, Flavor 4, Palate 4, Overall 3.75
Feb 22, 2015
 
Rated: 3.59 by GRG1313 from California

Jan 12, 2015
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Reviewed by vickersspitfire from Texas

2/5  rDev -48.2%
This is my second Vintage Monks and I have to say I am disappointed, after reading the few reviews on here, I'm guessing San Antonio is just getting a bad batch from distributors. I am, however, going to review this beer off the two bottles I have had so far.

Appearance:
Dark brown body with mild carbonation and topped off with a nice thick brown head that slowly thins out. The lacing is well maintained as you drink and slight reddish hues come out towards the outer edges of the beer.
Smell:
Caramel, vinegar and Worcestershire sauce, mild butter.
Taste:
Vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and its mildly sweet over all.
Mouthfeel:
medium to light bodied
Overall:

I have a strong feeling this is a great beer but both time this beer has been really bad and does taste like vinegar Worcestershire sauce and just sour over all.
Nov 26, 2014
 
Rated: 4.61 by Amsterdallas from Texas

Nov 24, 2014
 
Rated: 2.25 by impending from California

Nov 23, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by Jame515 from Texas

Sep 24, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by archero from Texas

Sep 15, 2014
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Rated by mechanoreceptor from Texas

5/5  rDev +29.5%
Super tasty beer from some good guys. Nice fruity aroma, smooth and easy. Packs a punch though, one will do ya.
Sep 06, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by dirtyharrie from Texas

Sep 06, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by rspauldi from Texas

Jul 02, 2014
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Reviewed by EGreen from Texas

4.71/5  rDev +22%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
Nice sweet tart (yes a bit of an oxymoron) aroma. Very fruity and light: raisin, prune, apricot... Nice. Flavor follows about the same with a nice oakiness (but not overbearing), very good sour, and mild funkiness. This, by far, is the best Adelbert's brew I've had yet. Previous beers have failed to live up, but this one delivers!
Jun 30, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by Texasfan549 from Texas

Jun 19, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Karibourgeois from Texas

Mar 08, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by StArnoldFan from Texas

Feb 22, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by 6thstreetbrewpub from District of Columbia

Dec 30, 2013
Vintage Monks 2013 from Adelbert's Brewery
Beer rating: 87 out of 100 with 24 ratings