Anomaly
Monkish Brewing Co.

Black, brown, red with beige foam.

Fruity malt, berry, tea-- fantastic.

Berry, cherry and some chocolate too. Flavor is a bit thin though, something metallic to it.

High carb as expected.

The entire contents of a pint can were emptied into a clear glass liter mug. The color of the brew is a very dark brown, with just a glint of dark mahogany at the fringes. Very little tan head was produced by the pour. There's not much aroma, maybe a little yeast, malt and drupe fruitiness. It's a pleasant taste, much more flavorful than it is aromatic. There's rich malt and some hops that somehow combine with the yeast to give it a full flavor, almost like prune juice, in a good way. It's sweet, but not too much so. The mouthfeel is much richer than most brown ales, including Belgian Strong. For those that avoid Belgian style beers because of their overwhelming yeasty flavor, this isn't one of those. Also noted, there's no glass lacing, nor sustaining head. Overall, it's a decent strong ale, with an easy going down body and mouthfeel. After that, as far as looks and most importantly taste, it's OK.

 

 

 

 

From tasting notes 6/28/19
Had on-tap at Monkish Brewing in Torrance, CA

Appearance - Served up in a tulip style glass, color is a ruddy, reddish brown with a thin, broken layer of suds on top. A Few small clusters of spotting make ip the lacing.

Smell - Sweet, sugary aroma with toasting bread and hints of plum and raisin.

Taste - Follows the nose. Raisin bread, brown sugar, hint of molasses and faint plum. Light spice in the finish combats the sweetness.

Mouthfeel - Near full in body with fair carbonation. Soft, slick drinker before a slightly dry and boozy finish.

Overall - Pretty good and well executed Belgian dark strong, but its just not my thing. Too sweet and sugary, but I cant fault those who love this style.

Got a taste of this Monkish Belgian classic on draft at the brewery.

Pours a nice rust-hued crimson. Thin ivory head that bubbles away quickly.

A very sweet nose, with a caramel undertone and hints of molasses. The dark, dried fruits really stand out.

Again, very sweet., Molasses and dark fruit make a triumphant return and follow up an earthy backbone and subtle booze. Pretty classic dark Belgian profile.

The body is smooth, you can really get the oat influence on the mouthfeel. Medium carb.

 

Pours a dark reddish brown, with low head.

Smell is fruity and slightly sweet. Raisins, dates and yeast are augmented by some raspberries and saffron.

Taste starts like the nose, with a bit more yeast, before adding some raspberry jam and a nice bitterness. Some licorice comes in at the end.

Mouthfeel is where this really shines. Velvety and smooth, and well carbonated.

Overall, a really nice and different Belgian, really nice flavors and great mouthfeel.

 

 

Malty, boozy, and a brown sugar note. Warming feeling and a lingering finish.