Two questions about Brooklyn Monster...

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by BedetheVenerable, May 17, 2013.

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  1. BedetheVenerable

    BedetheVenerable Initiate (0) Sep 5, 2008 Missouri

    Finally got a 4pk of this, after wanting to try it for a couple of years. I saw back a few months that poor Monster, the brewery's cat for whom the beer was named, had passed on. I was wondering, was the cat named for the brew, or the brew for the cat? Does anyone know? Also, I don't see a bottled-on date, but a code 3191. Is this a Julian code (i.e. November 15th of 2011?). My friend just brought this back for me from an awesome bottle shop up in Kalamazoo, but I could hardly believe I was reading that date right; if so, Tiffany's did some prime aging for me :slight_smile: Any help would be much appreciated!
     
    #1 BedetheVenerable, May 17, 2013
  2. MickJ0nes

    MickJ0nes Initiate (0) Dec 10, 2012 Pennsylvania

    It should have a big "This Monster Ale Was Born In 2012" right on the front.
     
    #2 MickJ0nes, May 17, 2013
  3. scott10010

    scott10010 Initiate (0) Nov 21, 2011 North Carolina

    The beer was named for the cat.
     
    #3 scott10010, May 17, 2013
  4. BedetheVenerable

    BedetheVenerable Initiate (0) Sep 5, 2008 Missouri

    Definitely nothing like that, either on the bottle, the label, or the 4-pk carton.
     
    #4 BedetheVenerable, May 17, 2013
  5. djsmith1174

    djsmith1174 Savant (1,015) Aug 21, 2005 Minnesota

    Glad you were able to get some. It's a great barleywine and underrated in my opinion. It's too bad the brewery lost it's namesake. I always liked that connection.
     
    #5 djsmith1174, May 17, 2013
  6. BedetheVenerable

    BedetheVenerable Initiate (0) Sep 5, 2008 Missouri

    So it was the beer for the cat? That's awesome, if a bit sad now that he's gone.
     
    #6 BedetheVenerable, May 17, 2013
  7. MickJ0nes

    MickJ0nes Initiate (0) Dec 10, 2012 Pennsylvania

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    #7 MickJ0nes, May 17, 2013
  8. BedetheVenerable

    BedetheVenerable Initiate (0) Sep 5, 2008 Missouri

    Sir, that is indicative of the sheer level of shit day that I've had. Thanx for making me realize it's definitely bedtime. Mine's very much a 2011, and I'm quite happy with that. Thanks!
     
    #8 BedetheVenerable, May 17, 2013
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