Monks' Wit
Abbey Brewing Co. (Monastery Of Christ In The Desert)
- From:
- Abbey Brewing Co. (Monastery Of Christ In The Desert)
- New Mexico, United States
- Style:
- Witbier
- ABV:
- 5.1%
- Score:
- 79
- Avg:
- 3.41 | pDev: 16.72%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 37
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Aug 24, 2019
- Added:
- Dec 30, 2010
- Wants:
- 3
- Gots:
- 12
SCORE
79
Okay
79
Okay
Monks’ Wit is distinctly fruity and spicy. The yeast lends a note of spice that accentuates the coriander, orange peel, and other spices. The malt itself provides a sweet, bready quality up front, a round fruitiness in the middle, and the hops and spices together with our pure brewing water, lend a clean, dry finish.
14 IBU
14 IBU
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Ratings by zeff80:
Reviewed by zeff80 from Missouri
3.59/5 rDev +5.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
3.59/5 rDev +5.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
A - Poured a golden yellow color with a small, white head of foam.
S - It smelled of lemon, cracked wheat and spices.
T - Mostly spices and wheat. There was a touch of lemon.
M - It was crisp, but somewhat thin.
O - This was just okay.
Nov 13, 2015S - It smelled of lemon, cracked wheat and spices.
T - Mostly spices and wheat. There was a touch of lemon.
M - It was crisp, but somewhat thin.
O - This was just okay.
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by metter98 from New York
3.5/5 rDev +2.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.5/5 rDev +2.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
On-tap at Monks' Corner Taproom, Albuquerque, NM
A: The beer is very hazy light yellow in color. It poured with a short bright white head.
S: Light to moderate aromas of wheat are present in the nose along with hints of orange peel.
T: The taste follows the smell and has stronger notes of orange peel with some hints of coriander in the finish.
M: It feels light- to medium-bodied on the palate with a moderate amount of bitterness.
O: This beer is easy to drink and has some refreshing properties.
Serving type: on-tap
May 25, 2018A: The beer is very hazy light yellow in color. It poured with a short bright white head.
S: Light to moderate aromas of wheat are present in the nose along with hints of orange peel.
T: The taste follows the smell and has stronger notes of orange peel with some hints of coriander in the finish.
M: It feels light- to medium-bodied on the palate with a moderate amount of bitterness.
O: This beer is easy to drink and has some refreshing properties.
Serving type: on-tap
Reviewed by Suds from Missouri
3.51/5 rDev +2.9%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
3.51/5 rDev +2.9%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
This is a very pale, but not quite clear, golden color. The beer is capped with a half-finger white head. The aroma is sweet and fruity. The beer is soft and subtle. Not quite as much wheat and spice as I expected, but it was still drinkable and worthwile.
Jan 09, 2016
Reviewed by mmmbeer89 from New Mexico
3.18/5 rDev -6.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.25
3.18/5 rDev -6.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.25
it tastes a little bland and there's not much flavor to it, not much of a smell to it either. it's smooth but very light. it looks like it should have more flavor but it doesn't.
Nov 23, 2015
Reviewed by Tone from Missouri
3.76/5 rDev +10.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.76/5 rDev +10.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Pours a hazy, gold color. 3/4 inch head of a white color. Good retention and good lacing. Smells of yeast, sweet malt, hint of citrus, slight hop, wheat, and a hint of spice. Fits the style of a Witbier. Mouth feel is sharp and clean, with an average carbonation level and slight dryness. Tastes of strong wheat, pale malt, slight sweet malt, yeast, and a hint of hop. Overall, good appearance body for a Witbier with no frills.
Aug 10, 2015
Reviewed by SPLITGRIN from Kentucky
2.63/5 rDev -22.9%
look: 2.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.75
2.63/5 rDev -22.9%
look: 2.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.75
Look and smell are standard wit. The taste is hollow and like wet hey. I can't imagine this is what they were going for. Sub par even for a wheat beer.
Jul 15, 2015Reviewed by Doonzman from Louisiana
3.98/5 rDev +16.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.98/5 rDev +16.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Very clean refreshing dry witbier. Perfect for a hot day. My first swig was disappointing but I realized I couldn't just down the stuff. The taste isn't as powerful as a stout IPA. Search for the taste and you're golden
May 08, 2015
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