Monkspell
Port City Brewing
- From:
- Port City Brewing
- Virginia, United States
- Style:
- Belgian Tripel
Ranked #193 - ABV:
- 8.5%
- Score:
- 86
Ranked #24,709 - Avg:
- 3.81 | pDev: 9.45%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 6
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Apr 15, 2026
- Added:
- Jan 07, 2025
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 0
SCORE
86
Very Good
86
Very Good
Monkspell is a classic Belgian-style tripel. Honey gold with a thick cap of mousse-like foam, Monkspell's deceptively dry body provides a perfect playground for spicy Belgian yeast character, marrying complexity and approachability.
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Reviewed by thebeers from Pennsylvania
3.81/5 rDev 0%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.81/5 rDev 0%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Hazed pale sunset orange with a thin antique white head that quickly settles into a cap and crown that leaves thin sheets of lacing. Banana and cloves in the aroma and taste. Hints of vanilla and orange blossom on the backend and otherwise a bit thin in the finish. Full, chewy mouthfeel with pillowy carbonation. Better than I expected.
Apr 15, 2026
Rated by Wildmild from Maryland
4.25/5 rDev +11.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.25/5 rDev +11.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Peppery esters predominate. Very easy to drink for 8.5% alcohol. Very nice.
Nov 01, 2025
Reviewed by BeerAndGasMasks from Virginia
3.55/5 rDev -6.8%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.55/5 rDev -6.8%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
From the bottle, it pours a cloudy amber color with a modest, soon diminishing, white head. The nose gets some fruitiness and grassy scents. The mouth gets some yeast, some rock candy and some fruitiness.
Jun 19, 2025
Reviewed by MrOH from Virginia
2.89/5 rDev -24.1%
look: 2 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.75
2.89/5 rDev -24.1%
look: 2 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.75
Cloudy dark yellow, thin white head, no real retention, thin rings of lace that slip back down
Doughy malt, banana, some clove on the nose
tastes like it smells, doughy flavor clings to the mouth
Medium light bodied, could use more carbonation
This might be the worst beer I've had from Port City
Mar 14, 2025Doughy malt, banana, some clove on the nose
tastes like it smells, doughy flavor clings to the mouth
Medium light bodied, could use more carbonation
This might be the worst beer I've had from Port City
Reviewed by milkshakebeersucks from Maryland
4.12/5 rDev +8.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.12/5 rDev +8.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Modest haze in the golden hue; small white head left light lacing. Unmistakable Belgian yeast aroma that was spicy and sweet. Grainy, bittersweet flavor. Spiciness maintains a steady presence. Dry aftertaste. Strong but nimble mouthfeel. Good carbonation. Final impression greater than the individual attributes.
Mar 04, 2025
Reviewed by cjgiant from District of Columbia
3.8/5 rDev -0.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.8/5 rDev -0.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
On tap:
Hazed golden with an odd “brightness” to it. The head didn’t live up to PC’s description in this pour. Nose is fairly classic Belgian spicy yeast, with some floral, bread, and grass notes.
Smooth feel with lighter than expected carbonation. A little more bitter grass in the taste than expected from the nose. Light yeasty fruit and finishing spice. Starts dry and finishes with a hint of sweetness, reverse of what I’m used to.
Jan 25, 2025Hazed golden with an odd “brightness” to it. The head didn’t live up to PC’s description in this pour. Nose is fairly classic Belgian spicy yeast, with some floral, bread, and grass notes.
Smooth feel with lighter than expected carbonation. A little more bitter grass in the taste than expected from the nose. Light yeasty fruit and finishing spice. Starts dry and finishes with a hint of sweetness, reverse of what I’m used to.
Reviewed by VABA from Virginia
4.02/5 rDev +5.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.02/5 rDev +5.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pours a hazy amber color with a nice head and lacing
Aroma has fruity and yeast hints
Taste has a fruity and yeast flavor
A medium bodied decently carbonated beer
A good Tripel
Jan 09, 2025Aroma has fruity and yeast hints
Taste has a fruity and yeast flavor
A medium bodied decently carbonated beer
A good Tripel
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