JeanHands
Monkish Brewing Co.

Incredibly aromatic and juicy. Fruity and lush, full of tropical aromas.

Papaya, mango, honeydew... I couldn't believe it was 5.5%. Exceedingly flavorful and well-crafted all around.

 

An eau de parfum level of high myrcene aromas in the form of candied fruit, mango, tangerine and bubble gum initially made me suspect Mosaic was the key player with this brew (which it apparently is not). Bright and tropical flavors dominate the nose throughout the drinking experience, with slight hints of resinous pine, grass, and earthy dried roots toward the end.

Keeping the earthy dried roots in mind, both the taste and the mouthfeel of this beer can actually be summarized by the words "hop tea." Like most Tired Hands (or Tired Hands-inspired, in this case) offerings I've tried in the past, the brew has a relatively light-body and an almost tea-like consistency and finish, all the while packing an insane range and variety of flavor in the middle.

The same aggressors at play on the nose are present on the tongue as usual, with pseudo-Mosaic flavors of mango, tropical fruit, and a bit of stonefruit forming the main impression on the palate. The brighter myrcene-derived flavors trade hands with more believably Simcoe ones as hints of grass, earth, and bitter dried tea leaves comprise the finále on the palate.

Medium-light bodied leaning strongly towards light. Pleasant, gentle carbonation accompany the generally tea-like yet refreshing consistency of this beer. Too bad Monkish (and to that proxy, Tired Hands) doesn't believe in having predictable release schedules or making the same beer twice (in most cases) because this would be perfect, albeit luxurious, porch beer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

White head. Hazy bright orange.

This has an odd hop flavor profile. Not as juicy as the other monkish beers. It still is fairy tropical and bright, just a bit different.

Light to medium body. Nice fee in general. Easy drinking.

Can.

A: Hoppy with strong aromas of citrus, light stone-fruit and berries.

A: Light orange-yellow color, opaque, and resembles orange juice, with an off-white/orange dense head and adequate retention.

T: Hop flavors upfront of citrus, light stone-fruit and berries, with a moderate hop bitterness and a lightly juicy finish.

M: Medium bodied with moderate carbonation.

O: Solid; the beer has a solid aroma, but the hop bitterness is a little high and drinks a bit thin.

 

 

 

 

 

Pale golden, minimal head, no lacing. Hops and bay aroma. Notes of lightly starched water, pine, and citrus rinds. Light, quaffable and dry. A very mediocre pale ale.