Five layers of malt create a complex, slightly sweet flavor balanced by five different hop varieties. The addition of free-range coastal waters and Rogue's proprietary PacMan Yeast make this 12-ingredient elixir something Frian Tuck would enjoy! We hope you do too! Monk Madness Ale is brewed with 2-row Pale, Belgian Munich, Belgian Special B, Weyermann Melonodon, and Amber Malts; Belgian Nobles, Chinook, Amarillo, Centennial, and Summit Hops; measuring in at Plato 18 degrees, ABV 7.4 percent, 108 IBUs, 73 degrees Apparant Attenuation, and 66 Degrees Lovibond. A versatile and robust ale, we recommend pairing this with spicy foods, strong cheeses, and/or with dessert.
Beer Ratings and Reviews:
[1] Review by Retroman from Taylorsville, KY, USA who has tried this beer once. (2/13/2009 4:56:17 AM)
"This is another fine offering by Rogue. Pours a nice brown with a decent light tan head. Smooth mouthfeel and a good balance between the rich malt flavor and the hoppiness. Definitely worth a try!"
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
7/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.5)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 22oz @ $4.99 Unit Cost: $3.63 per Pint
[2] Review by Stoutlover72 from Northern, California, USA who has tried this beer once. (12/25/2008 12:56:17 AM)
"It took some time for me to come around on this beer. It really does change quite significantly as it warms. My first thoughts was that this was just an undefined hoppy beer (just bitterness without any flavor). But the sweet malts finally poked it's head out and decided to assert itself after awhile, and thankfully so. Still, I felt a little let down by the beer. Sure there was the hops, and the malt but so little character. It was drinkable, but I think Rogue can do better. At least I'd like to think they could do better. Not a stinker, but not their best either."
Aroma:
6/10
Appearance:
6/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
6/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.2)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 22oz @ $0 Unit Cost: $0 per Pint
[3] Review by Phil B from Gatineau, Canada who has tried this beer once. (4/11/2008 2:51:14 PM)
"Bottle courtesy of Indybigtom: Poured a deep cloudy brown ale with a thick foamy head with good retention but no lacing. Aroma of West Coast hops is easily discernable with some huge caramel notes. Taste is also dominated by some bitter citrusy Pacific hops with some notes of caramel and toffee and some medium sweet malt. Full body with some average carbonation and no apparent alcohol. I was expecting a Belgian style ale but instead I got this hybrid beer which is a frustrating and more or less successful experiment."
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
6/10
Mouthfeel:
6/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.3)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[4] Review by Th3B33RM@n from Hampton, VA, USA who has tried this beer once. (11/16/2007 9:21:59 PM)
"Pours to a large foamy perfect tan head at 3 fingers a on top of a deep brown body with ruby amber notes. Leaves a bit of lace. Aroma is fresh and hoppy: a grassy, lightly herbal quality dominates with an undertone of fresh-bread buttery malts. Tastes malty, with lots of caramel and toffee, but with also a bit of a hop attack, with plenty of citrus fruits, along with lots of tropical fruits."
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.9)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 22oz @ $4 Unit Cost: $2.91 per Pint
[5] Review by Qatfish from Alexandria, VA, USA who has tried this beer once. (9/6/2007 12:12:39 PM)
"This is a good beer, but I'm rating it lower because of the expectations created by the name. If this is supposed to be a Belgian-style ale, it's smothered by New World-style hopping. Cloudy amber brown with a very thin cap. Mild bittersweet fruit aroma, mostly sweet, with lemon and bread. The scent is not very strong. There are good flavors, notably chocolate, coffee, bread, and a faint trace of cinnamon. Warmer temps reveal a rich deep flavor and some balance. But overall the eucalyptus flavored hops are unrelenting, making it hard to enjoy."
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
6/10
Flavor:
6/10
Overall:
6/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.3)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 22oz @ $5 Unit Cost: $3.64 per Pint
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