Brother Thelonious - North Coast Brewing Co.

Jason

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -7.2%

04-18-2013 04:16:56 | More by Jason

BeerAdvocate

Massachusetts

3/5  rDev -20.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Review from BeerAdvocate Magazine May 2007.

Brewed in homage to jazz master Thelonious Monk, a portion of the proceeds for each case sold goes towards education at the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz.

A hard pour yields a sizable head--and the thick collar of foam is a snap, crackle and pop away from nothing. Hazy, murky brown color is nearly opaque. Browned apple pulp, toasted grain husk and faint tropical fruit notes invade the nostrils. Slick mouthfeel with a medium body and semi-crisp carbonation. Brown malt to start: toasted and lightly roasted. Big twang of fermentation, fruit and tart with a metallic finish. Brown sugar sweetness flashes on the taste buds. Over-ripened tropical fruit, bread crust and a hint of black pepper in the middle. Beef stock? Finishes a bit toothy with a faded metallic flavor.

This Dubbel is just okay, nothing compared to some of its Belgian counterparts. On the other hand, if you dig jazz, grab a bottle or two--at least you know there's a good cause to get behind.

Serving type: bottle

09-27-2010 18:10:41 | More by BeerAdvocate

Kreko7

California

4.25/5  rDev +12.7%

05-22-2013 01:16:06 | More by Kreko7

Screper

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -0.5%

05-22-2013 01:13:14 | More by Screper

johntfox

Florida

4/5  rDev +6.1%

05-21-2013 18:25:20 | More by johntfox

DarthBeer

Texas

4/5  rDev +6.1%

05-21-2013 15:18:16 | More by DarthBeer

bbluemzbeer

California

2.75/5  rDev -27.1%
look: 2.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.75

This is just an ok. It dies not have quite the flavor I was expecting. It is not real bad, just nothing to write special. For the high price I was expecting more, Everything was just average. l will not buy again

Appearance: Mahogany color with some red
Smell- Bready with fruit.

Taste- . Very strong bready malt, with some dark fruit. It is not much balance to it,

Mouthful- mouth was bread taste sticks. It is rather unpleasant.

Overall; It doe not match up with Chimmey . It is just an average beer foir high price.

Serving type: bottle

05-20-2013 05:00:00 | More by bbluemzbeer

NJB145

Michigan

4.75/5  rDev +26%

05-20-2013 00:56:19 | More by NJB145

craftbrew502

Kentucky

4/5  rDev +6.1%

05-20-2013 00:46:10 | More by craftbrew502

jakea

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev +6.1%

05-19-2013 17:04:33 | More by jakea

nick_asian

Nevada

4.25/5  rDev +12.7%

05-19-2013 07:16:22 | More by nick_asian

firstlighthiker

Tennessee

4.25/5  rDev +12.7%

05-19-2013 01:45:36 | More by firstlighthiker

jlpbama

North Carolina

4/5  rDev +6.1%

05-18-2013 18:29:14 | More by jlpbama

Ebf

Illinois

2/5  rDev -46.9%

05-18-2013 00:03:15 | More by Ebf

trocketsauced

New York

3/5  rDev -20.4%

05-17-2013 16:13:06 | More by trocketsauced

acknight

Indiana

4.5/5  rDev +19.4%

05-17-2013 02:21:24 | More by acknight

stevied71

Australia

4/5  rDev +6.1%

05-16-2013 14:10:44 | More by stevied71

THEOPTIMATOR88

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -0.5%

05-16-2013 02:48:37 | More by THEOPTIMATOR88

meetyouoverboard

Ohio

4/5  rDev +6.1%

05-14-2013 21:52:31 | More by meetyouoverboard

jacothom

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev -0.5%

05-14-2013 17:25:29 | More by jacothom

lucasj82

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev -0.5%

05-14-2013 01:08:25 | More by lucasj82

tjsdomer2

Illinois

4.51/5  rDev +19.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Appearance: Ruby-brown-maroon..almost purple in a way. Full-bodied. Very unique.

Smell: Plums, raisins, and licorice. Fairly sweet, but some pine as well.

Taste/Mouthfeel: Incredible flavor. Tons of licorice...not a flavor I particularly love, which makes this even more incredible. Thick body, but goes down smoothly with great yeasty carbonation.

Overall Drinkability: I loved this beer. Really surprised it isn't rated higher.

Serving type: bottle

05-13-2013 03:45:20 | More by tjsdomer2

Kevin55

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -7.2%

05-12-2013 23:02:33 | More by Kevin55

bret_lybrand

Alabama

1.5/5  rDev -60.2%

05-12-2013 04:08:29 | More by bret_lybrand

SimonTja

Sweden

3/5  rDev -20.4%

05-12-2013 01:38:02 | More by SimonTja