Monseigneur D'Esgly
Microbrasserie de l'ile d'Orléans

Monseigneur D'EsglyMonseigneur D'Esgly
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From:
Microbrasserie de l'ile d'Orléans
 
Quebec, Canada
Style:
American Imperial Stout
ABV:
7%
Score:
85
Avg:
3.75 | pDev: 11.73%
Reviews:
16
Ratings:
41
Status:
Active
Rated:
Oct 12, 2018
Added:
Dec 24, 2007
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  5
Formerly called "Extra Stout"
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Ratings by 4ster:
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Rated by 4ster from Canada (ON)

3.75/5  rDev 0%

Feb 17, 2013
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.77 by Supergenou from Canada (QC)

Oct 12, 2018
 
Rated: 3.79 by JMS1512 from New Jersey

Sep 21, 2017
 
Rated: 3.16 by -chii- from Canada (QC)

May 24, 2016
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Reviewed by biegaman from Canada (ON)

3.99/5  rDev +6.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
It's hard to know what Monseigneur D'Esgly, the first bishop of New France, would have thought of this stout. During his time the colour black was symbolic of many things, ranging from death and sin to dignity and temperance. So either this beer is pure evil or an admirable emblem of the simple and sober...

And we can rule out the latter two - this bouquet is neither. It is a potent, indulgent, involved aroma. Sticking your nose in the glass is little different from jamming it into the center of a fresh-baked brownie - it has that doughy, cookied chocolate note encased in a similarly baked, hardened black crust.

But it's not just delicious fudge we taste - there's also vanilla, espresso and toasted hazelnut. Such is the magic of roasted barley! Those who prefer cold pressed coffee, single origin chocolate bars or buying their desserts from a proper bakery will enjoy and appreciate what this flavour has to offer.

So will those that simply enjoy a good, approachable, easy-to-drink stout. Nevermind that it's 7.5% - the alcohol doesn't factor in (at least not where it shouldn't). Despite the added dimension in the taste department - whether for better or for worse - this drinks like any run-of-the-mill dry stout.

Hence I don't consider Monseigneur D'Esgly an Imperial Stout, even if it technically qualifies. It's not the answer to anyone's prayers, and those hoping to have their socks (or in Quebec I'm guessing mittens, long-underwear or toques) blown off won't be fully satisfied, but everyone else will be pleased.
Mar 14, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by fortyfield from Canada (ON)

Jan 27, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by KJ2013 from Pennsylvania

Nov 08, 2015
 
Rated: 2.77 by Beer21 from Florida

Aug 03, 2015
 
Rated: 4.21 by VbolieuV from Canada (QC)

Jun 02, 2015
 
Rated: 4.5 by 2_Shaynez from Canada (QC)

Oct 01, 2014
 
Rated: 4.4 by BrunoPettipas from Canada (QC)

Sep 30, 2014
 
Rated: 4.2 by Urik from Canada (QC)

Sep 27, 2014
 
Rated: 2.75 by MNBeerGeek from Minnesota

Aug 23, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by JMBSH from Colorado

Aug 15, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by Socialiste from Canada (QC)

Jul 01, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by ygtbsm94 from Utah

Feb 11, 2014
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Reviewed by SebD from Canada (ON)

3.77/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Appearance: It has a nice jet black color to it. It has a nice thick mocha head that dies down moderately and leaves next to no lacing.

Smell: The aromas definitely give out hints of sweet roasted malts, coffee, chocolate, caramel and a touch of vanilla.

Taste: Like the aromas, it has a some sweet roasted malts, roasted coffee beans, light chocolate, caramel and vanilla.

Mouthfeel: It has a med/high carbonation with a nice overall balance and feel.

Drinkability: It's a very smooth drinkable beer accompanied with good flavors and aromas.
Dec 27, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by tom10101 from Canada (QC)

Aug 23, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by rale from France

Jun 16, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by Krakpoff from Canada (QC)

Jun 08, 2013
Monseigneur D'Esgly from Microbrasserie de l'ile d'Orléans
Beer rating: 85 out of 100 with 41 ratings