Monomoy Kriek
Cisco Brewers Inc.

Monomoy KriekMonomoy Kriek
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From:
Cisco Brewers Inc.
 
Massachusetts, United States
Style:
Wild Ale
ABV:
6.7%
Score:
91
Avg:
4.09 | pDev: 10.76%
Reviews:
105
Ratings:
340
Status:
Active
Rated:
Feb 04, 2020
Added:
Jul 09, 2010
Wants:
  92
Gots:
  73
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Ratings by GarthDanielson:
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Reviewed by GarthDanielson from Virginia

3.88/5  rDev -5.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured from a bottle into a snifter, the beer is a dark, ruby-highlighted brown coloring with no head of any sort on the surface. Aromas are tart and rich cherry in the forefront, with some tangy and sour tones throughout and a base of woody and earthy blends. Enticing nose. Flavors are initially smooth, with a slightly roasted and earthy tone that transitions into a slick, slightly tart and smoked dark cherry sweetness. Not as "in your face" sour and lock-jaw tart as some Krieks tend to get, making it much more drinkable for the average beer-goer. The aftertaste is light, with currant and cherry tang. Slick, quick finish with a slight tart and dry feeling left behind. Very smooth and tasty.
Aug 19, 2012
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by SHODriver from North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Bottle from 2013

A: Poured into a Duvel tulip to a deep red which is topped by a dense and slightly rocky finger of off white head which fades slowly to a collar around the edge of the glass with minimal lacing.
S: Smells of sour cherries, oak, leather, and slight funk
T: Taste is sour cherries up front with some leather, oak, furniture polish and slight funk. Hints of caramel sweetness and light sourness with a slightly juicy cherry flavor. On the swallow there's more cherries, oak, leather, and light lingering funk with a little bit of a medicinal note on the back end.
M: This beer has a body which is on the lighter side of things. It teeters on being watery with a slightly slick feel. Carbonation is effervescent and slightly prickly while the beer has a drying finish due to the acidity.
O: Overall this is a great beer. It has a really nice amount of complexity with all the flavors that you would expect to find in the style. The cherry addition is nice and it doesn't overshadow the base beer. I wouldn't mind trying this one a bit fresher.
Feb 04, 2020
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Reviewed by Jwale73 from Rhode Island

4.1/5  rDev +0.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
2010 vintage courtesy of Thirstybird. 750ml bottle served in a tulip. Pours a dull mahogany hue with a two inch, tight, pink tinged head. Copious tiny bubbles adhere to the bowl of the glass below the cap. Amazing nose reminiscent of a Flanders Oud bruin - hints of oak, cherries, lactose and cinnamon, as well as a suggestion of leather. Taste consistent with nose; however, a little more muted than suggested by the aromas. Mouthfeel is light in body with a lively carbonation and a kiss of astringency. All and all, this beer has held up spectacularly. Very pleasant and drinkable with a modest complexity.
Sep 03, 2018
 
Rated: 4.25 by petermethot from New Jersey

Jan 17, 2018
 
Rated: 4.24 by hozersr from Pennsylvania

Jul 27, 2017
 
Rated: 4.32 by Wizzle32 from Pennsylvania

Jul 26, 2017
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Reviewed by JohnnyHopps from Indiana

4.13/5  rDev +1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Appearance - The beer poured a deep auburn red color with a white head.

Smell - The nose was rich with spicy cherry and light oak.

Taste - Rich tart cherry is at the front with a Rolaids inducing level of acidity. As the cherries fade, the oak becomes more present. Tart cherry skin lingers on the roof of the mouth.

Mouthfeel - There was some tomato juice-like thickness here after the carbonation was diffused.

Overall - This was a little too acidic for me, but I still enjoyed it.
May 28, 2017
 
Rated: 4.1 by paresis from Massachusetts

Jul 09, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by Tertullian007 from Missouri

Jun 07, 2016
 
Rated: 3.42 by Whatup14 from Canada (QC)

Mar 07, 2016
 
Rated: 3.7 by Chris-1911 from Illinois

Jan 11, 2016
 
Rated: 3.7 by Knapp85 from Pennsylvania

Jan 09, 2016
 
Rated: 4.05 by PhineasMcClintock from Massachusetts

Jan 09, 2016
 
Rated: 3.62 by Dactrius from Netherlands Antilles

Dec 31, 2015
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Reviewed by SLeffler27 from New York

4.06/5  rDev -0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A fine, creamy beige, one-inch froth lasts a few minutes, leaving no lace on a teku glass above a hazy garnet beer.

Fruity tartness dominates the cherry, while oak and vanilla play minor roles. Cough syrup is faintly detectible.

The flavor is powerfully tart with lots of oak and cherry. Sweetness is equally strong. A modest finish hardly touches the acidity.

This one has a medium to light body with high carbonation and a satin, dry texture. The alcohol is high, especially in the finish.

This would make a nice morning beer, or it could be served as an aperitif. The color and tartness match Thanksgiving cranberries.
Nov 29, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by jbarletto from Massachusetts

Nov 13, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by my_knew_craft from Massachusetts

Oct 10, 2015
 
Rated: 4.44 by HoistinBrews from Minnesota

Jul 27, 2015
 
Rated: 3.92 by rjp217 from Massachusetts

Jul 11, 2015
 
Rated: 4.17 by greenspointexas from Texas

Jun 17, 2015
Monomoy Kriek from Cisco Brewers Inc.
Beer rating: 91 out of 100 with 340 ratings