Buckin' Monk Tripel Ale
Big Sky Brewing Company

Buckin' Monk Tripel AleBuckin' Monk Tripel Ale
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From:
Big Sky Brewing Company
 
Montana, United States
Style:
Tripel
ABV:
10.5%
Score:
83
Avg:
3.63 | pDev: 14.88%
Reviews:
28
Ratings:
63
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jun 11, 2018
Added:
Sep 15, 2009
Wants:
  4
Gots:
  6
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Ratings by vinny21bal:
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Rated by vinny21bal from Illinois

3/5  rDev -17.4%

Jan 24, 2014
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.93 by R_Kole from Canada (AB)

Jun 11, 2018
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Reviewed by Lone_Freighter from Vermont

3/5  rDev -17.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
This was poured into a chalice. The appearance was a semi-hazy bronzed yellow color with a slight transparency about it. Some carbonation was seen rising at a moderate pace. Film of white foamy head dissipated into oblivion. No lace. The aroma had some butterscotch/light caramel, dried floral bits, banana, pear, leather, basement and white bread. The flavor did a decent job of blending but somehow for a Tripel, I was hoping for that Belgian spice which never showed up. Not much of an aftertaste, somewhat malty, but the finish was fairly quick with the floral hop portions. The palate was between light and medium bodied with a semi-sessionable sort of feel along my tongue. Carbonation felt fine. ABV did seem a bit under than what’s projected by the brewer. Overall, the feel is the best thing about this beer.
Jun 09, 2017
 
Rated: 3.58 by WastingFreetime from Wisconsin

Jul 25, 2015
 
Rated: 3.18 by BBThunderbolt from Kiribati

May 28, 2015
 
Rated: 3.71 by wethorseblanket from California

Apr 15, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by a77cj7 from South Dakota

Nov 18, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by mrn1ceguy from Illinois

Nov 10, 2014
 
Rated: 3.12 by CFL from Wisconsin

Sep 22, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Hellpop65 from Kansas

Sep 01, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by thufflife from Missouri

Jul 24, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Mebuzzard from Colorado

Jul 16, 2014
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Reviewed by mactrail from Washington

3.46/5  rDev -4.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
Big yeasty aroma with a phenolic touch. Sudsy with a pleasant prickly mothfeel. Lots of sediment in the bottle. Pours a hazy yellowish color in the tall glass.

Malty and sweet with a cake batter taste. Lots of fruit with pineapple and pears in the front. Barely a whiff of hops though the label claims this is brewed with Hallertau Tradition. The flavor is sweet Hawaiian bread or maybe Challah. Appley with some alcohol taste in the finish. This is like some kind of pastry with the sweet crust.

Overall, this is an interesting sweet sort of Tripel that gives some kick and fruity pleasure. Crazy sweet and definitely a desert beverage. Purchased at QFC in Seattle for ten bucks for the 750 ml bottle.
Jun 01, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by neckbeered from Montana

May 12, 2014
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Reviewed by Vixie from Florida

3.68/5  rDev +1.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Pours a light gold color with about an inch of white head.

Smell is malty at first, followed by citrus. Has just a hint of spice as well, mainly pepper.

A bit fruity at first, there's a few flavors hard to identify, I am guessing the blend of grains used accounts for that. Has quite a spicy back to it, leaves a bit of a pepper aftertaste.

Good solid feel, no complaints about it.

An interesting take on one of my favorite styles. At first I was a bit unsure about it, but as I drank more, more flavors seemed to open up, and I found myself liking it more. Triples seem to be hard for US craft brewers to get right, but while not the best US triple I have tried, this is one of the better ones. Very much worth a try.
Mar 30, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Lane_in_ID from Idaho

Feb 16, 2014
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Reviewed by Zorro from California

4.15/5  rDev +14.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5
Clear golden colored ale with a tall white colored head.

Smells strongly fruity with a big apple aroma. Spicy with an edge of coriander but it isn't overpowering. Slightly medicinal and phenolic. Absolutely no scent of alcohol at all. Faint honeysuckle malt scent but it is restrained and lets the spice do the talking.

Starts out Mild and fruity with a spiced apple taste. Faintly sour after taste. Semi-dry malt levels, it isn't quite without sweetness. Slight black pepper taste. The taste is subtle yet just about perfect.

Mouthfeel is A little light.

Overall the drinkability is super! Tasty ale that doesn't stomp your taste-buds to death. Very highly recommended.
Jan 28, 2014
 
Rated: 2.5 by Kerrie from Michigan

Jan 18, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by beergil from Montana

Nov 27, 2013
Buckin' Monk Tripel Ale from Big Sky Brewing Company
Beer rating: 83 out of 100 with 63 ratings