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Monk Madness (JLS Release #18)
Rogue Ales
- From:
- Rogue Ales
- Oregon, United States
- Style:
- American Strong Ale
- ABV:
- 7.4%
- Score:
- 84
- Avg:
- 3.71 | pDev: 12.94%
- Reviews:
- 185
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Nov 30, 2014
- Added:
- Oct 02, 2006
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 1
No description / notes.
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Reviewed by woodychandler from Pennsylvania
4.62/5 rDev +24.5%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.62/5 rDev +24.5%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
As I continue to rid myself of all bottles, old vintage beers come out of hiding. Nice to see you again, my friend!
From the bottle: "The five layers of malts create a complex, slightly sweet flavor balanced by five different hop varieties."; "12 Ingredients: Two Row Pale, Belgian Munich, Belgian Special B, [obscured], Amber Malts; Belgian Nobles, Chinook, Amarillo, Centennial, Summit Hops; Free Range Coastal Water & Top Fermenting Pacman Yeast".
Upon opening the Oxygen Fixing Cap, I caught a whiff of dried, dark fruit (think raisins, prunes, even blueberries). There was also a good bit of alcohol evident on the nose. My initial, gentle pour, so as not to disturb any lees, still created a finger of dense, light-tan head with good retention. Color was a deep-brown with ruby highlights and NE-quality clarity. Nose had some evidence of oxidation to accompany the other scents noted previously. Mouthfeel was big and almost creamy and it really tasted like a liquid version of the B&W Brown Bread that I ate over the course of the past week. It was prevalent with a molasses flavor, initially, followed by some heat and then a dark fruitiness. My my my. Patience is everything on some beers, this apparently being one of them. Finish was dry, thanks to the Pacman yeast having eaten everything in sight. It might have been able to age just a little longer, but I am glad that I caught it when I did.
Jan 13, 2013From the bottle: "The five layers of malts create a complex, slightly sweet flavor balanced by five different hop varieties."; "12 Ingredients: Two Row Pale, Belgian Munich, Belgian Special B, [obscured], Amber Malts; Belgian Nobles, Chinook, Amarillo, Centennial, Summit Hops; Free Range Coastal Water & Top Fermenting Pacman Yeast".
Upon opening the Oxygen Fixing Cap, I caught a whiff of dried, dark fruit (think raisins, prunes, even blueberries). There was also a good bit of alcohol evident on the nose. My initial, gentle pour, so as not to disturb any lees, still created a finger of dense, light-tan head with good retention. Color was a deep-brown with ruby highlights and NE-quality clarity. Nose had some evidence of oxidation to accompany the other scents noted previously. Mouthfeel was big and almost creamy and it really tasted like a liquid version of the B&W Brown Bread that I ate over the course of the past week. It was prevalent with a molasses flavor, initially, followed by some heat and then a dark fruitiness. My my my. Patience is everything on some beers, this apparently being one of them. Finish was dry, thanks to the Pacman yeast having eaten everything in sight. It might have been able to age just a little longer, but I am glad that I caught it when I did.
Reviewed by TheManiacalOne from Rhode Island
3.65/5 rDev -1.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.65/5 rDev -1.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Poured from a 22oz bottle into a mug glass.
A: The beer is a light brown color, with a short off-white head that fades slowly and leaves a thick lace on the glass.
S: The aroma contains caramelized malts, brown sugar, dark fruit, some hops and a touch of alcohol.
T: The taste starts out sweet with flavors of caramel, brown sugar and honey. The malt character is very heavy and there are some fruit flavors in the background. The hops presence is mild but complementary and provides some balance. The after-taste is sweet.
M: Smooth and crisp, medium body, medium carbonation, finish is slightly sticky.
D: Tasty, goes down easily, not too filling, decent kick, good representation of style, if you're in the mood for this type of sweet beer it's worth drinking for a while.
Dec 02, 2010A: The beer is a light brown color, with a short off-white head that fades slowly and leaves a thick lace on the glass.
S: The aroma contains caramelized malts, brown sugar, dark fruit, some hops and a touch of alcohol.
T: The taste starts out sweet with flavors of caramel, brown sugar and honey. The malt character is very heavy and there are some fruit flavors in the background. The hops presence is mild but complementary and provides some balance. The after-taste is sweet.
M: Smooth and crisp, medium body, medium carbonation, finish is slightly sticky.
D: Tasty, goes down easily, not too filling, decent kick, good representation of style, if you're in the mood for this type of sweet beer it's worth drinking for a while.
Reviewed by brownbeer from Missouri
3.85/5 rDev +3.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.85/5 rDev +3.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
This one's got some age on it. I think, about 3 years.
Deep amber pour with quite a bit of fine sediment suspended and a frothy tan head.
Aroma is earthy, woody hops, caramel, and the yeast that lets you know it's Rogue.
Well balanced flavors between caramel and chocolate malts and a woody hop character.
This is actually pretty good considering the age. The hops still taste good, no real off flavors and very drinkable.
Dec 21, 2009Deep amber pour with quite a bit of fine sediment suspended and a frothy tan head.
Aroma is earthy, woody hops, caramel, and the yeast that lets you know it's Rogue.
Well balanced flavors between caramel and chocolate malts and a woody hop character.
This is actually pretty good considering the age. The hops still taste good, no real off flavors and very drinkable.
Reviewed by fightingwords from Kentucky
3.33/5 rDev -10.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.33/5 rDev -10.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Found this tasting note in a folded page of my beer book...crazy cause I had a number of these bombers a few years ago and was sure I posted this.
A--deep unfiltered hazelnut brown appearance. Big fluffy taupe head. Strong lacing.
S--really malty nose. caramel and toasty odors. Fresh hop smells, not too floral not too earthy. Balanced as the printing on the bottle would suggest.
T--the hops take the back seat in this beer. The beer is a caramel sweet drink with just a touch of roasted flavors. The hops provide a bit of an herbal balance and a touch of bitterness.
M--medium bodied. Had a sort of oily finish. Smooth drinker.
D--tempting to keep going for a Strong Ale.
pretty sneaky strong ale. Flavors were balance and approachable. Slightly above average beer overall. It was worth the 15 bucks I spent on three of them.
Nov 18, 2009A--deep unfiltered hazelnut brown appearance. Big fluffy taupe head. Strong lacing.
S--really malty nose. caramel and toasty odors. Fresh hop smells, not too floral not too earthy. Balanced as the printing on the bottle would suggest.
T--the hops take the back seat in this beer. The beer is a caramel sweet drink with just a touch of roasted flavors. The hops provide a bit of an herbal balance and a touch of bitterness.
M--medium bodied. Had a sort of oily finish. Smooth drinker.
D--tempting to keep going for a Strong Ale.
pretty sneaky strong ale. Flavors were balance and approachable. Slightly above average beer overall. It was worth the 15 bucks I spent on three of them.
Reviewed by jdhilt from New Hampshire
3.43/5 rDev -7.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
3.43/5 rDev -7.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
Pours a two finger cream head that fades slowly leaving a good lace. Cloudy amber/brown color. Medium carbonation and medium bodied. Caramel nose. Flavor is some caramel sweetness but mostly a hoppy wood. Lingering hoppy aftertaste. $6.49 for a 22oz bottle from Manchester Wine and Liquors Manchester, CT.
Oct 18, 2009
Monk Madness (JLS Release #18) from Rogue Ales
Beer rating:
84 out of
100 with
200 ratings
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