Monkeynaut IPA - Straight To Ale

nickthegun12

Alabama

4.45/5  rDev +13.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

pours a light orange color body, with a full white creamy head

smells of aromatic citrus hops, not much of a malty smell, but fits the style

taste is bitter up front with medium alpha acid hops, not much of a lingering aftertaste

the feel is very dry, a little too dry but still fits the style

overall this beer is outstanding, from the best brewery in ALABAMA!

Serving type: can

09-13-2012 00:50:33 | More by nickthegun12

bcostner1

Tennessee

4/5  rDev +2%

05-18-2013 12:35:03 | More by bcostner1

Trish

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

05-15-2013 00:08:13 | More by Trish

tweezer159

Alabama

4/5  rDev +2%

05-14-2013 05:57:58 | More by tweezer159

MCDub

North Carolina

3/5  rDev -23.5%

05-10-2013 14:35:42 | More by MCDub

oberon

North Carolina

4.01/5  rDev +2.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured from the can into a standard pint glass a clear amber/copper with a nice one finger slight off white head atop that lasted for quite awhile.Aromas of citric hops over top of a hefty caramel/biscuit malt base,the hops win out with the deep citric and resiny notes.Grapefruit and a nd pine resin really hit nicely at the onset of the beer,the maltiness is pretty big holding up nicely to the hops and adding mild caramel sweetness.This is a "bigger" standard IPA,big hops with quite a malt base that hold up to it.

Serving type: can

05-07-2013 21:15:01 | More by oberon

corby112

Pennsylvania

3.85/5  rDev -1.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

Thanks to PALMEJ1 for sending this one.

Pours a slightly hazy, dark copper color with burnt orange edges and a two finger frothy white head that slowly settles into a thick, lasting ring. Good retention with large streaks of soapy lacing left behind.

Slightly earthy floral hop aroma with grass and resinous pine followed by subtle citrus and a sweet malt backbone. Hints of grapefruit, orange peel, biscuit, caramel and toffee provide sweetness that counters the dank, sticky hops. Nice balance in the nose but the malt character is a bit stronger than I prefer.

Full bodied with a blast of dank, sticky hops providing a decent amount of dry bitterness that lingers over the citrus fruit and sweet malt notes into a dry finish. Fresh juicy hops with earthy grass, bitter pine needle and resinous oils followed by a prominent grapefruit presence before the caramel malt sweetness comes on in the back end. A little bit of bread, biscuit and caramel rounding things out in the finish. Very faint boozy sweetness but the high ABV is well masked. There's a bit more malt flavor than I prefer, but this is an extremely drinkable beer with good hop flavor.

Serving type: can

05-06-2013 07:50:54 | More by corby112

FliryVorru

Alabama

4/5  rDev +2%

05-02-2013 19:50:45 | More by FliryVorru

RollTide7

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +2%

05-02-2013 00:22:44 | More by RollTide7

Coldsnack

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +8.4%

04-29-2013 19:20:25 | More by Coldsnack

immobileman

Alabama

4/5  rDev +2%

04-19-2013 02:48:53 | More by immobileman

Bloodbuzz99

Georgia

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

04-17-2013 22:47:25 | More by Bloodbuzz99

thestarkness01

Alabama

4.25/5  rDev +8.4%

04-15-2013 20:38:42 | More by thestarkness01

Jacurdy60

Alabama

3.89/5  rDev -0.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

Pours a nice yellow brownish color with a vibrant white one finger head and good retention. Nice lacing forms a small latticework of foam. Smells of malted hops. The caramel sweetness is balanced very well with the astringent hops in the nose. Smells exceptional. Taste is a bit simple, but still satisfying. The hops overpower the malty presence I sensed in the nose, but it finishes with a crisp, well balanced flavor between hops and a touch of caramel malt as it warms up. Good, thick body and a smooth and slightly carbonated mouthfeel. Overall, it's a very good IPA. Makes me proud to be from AL.

Serving type: can

04-13-2013 00:36:42 | More by Jacurdy60

Beerstorian

District of Columbia

4/5  rDev +2%

04-06-2013 23:44:19 | More by Beerstorian

beerguy36

Tennessee

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

04-02-2013 01:14:11 | More by beerguy36

Bartinator

Tennessee

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

03-27-2013 02:22:54 | More by Bartinator

Bcarson7287

Tennessee

3.5/5  rDev -10.7%

03-24-2013 04:01:53 | More by Bcarson7287

aslamm75

Indiana

3.5/5  rDev -10.7%

03-21-2013 17:57:15 | More by aslamm75

hardrock

Arkansas

4/5  rDev +2%

03-21-2013 02:03:28 | More by hardrock

hopjake

Alabama

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

03-17-2013 13:03:46 | More by hopjake

Mojo

Alabama

4.28/5  rDev +9.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

12 ounce can -> World Market tulip

This one pours up a nice copper with a 1 finger fluffy off white head. Retention is good and lacing is amazing. Smell is primarily orange and lemon. Taste is where this really shines. Upfront there is a lemony sweetness followed by that wonderful grapefruit not and a hoppy bitter finish. Mouthfeel is nice with a decent amount of carbonation. This is worth giving a try if you come across it. I'm going to try this brewery's milk stout soon and hope it as good as their IPA.

Serving type: can

03-16-2013 04:23:19 | More by Mojo

analienacorn

Florida

4.75/5  rDev +21.2%

03-15-2013 04:43:37 | More by analienacorn

bushwack

Alabama

4.5/5  rDev +14.8%

03-02-2013 19:43:58 | More by bushwack

JoseR

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

02-22-2013 21:12:07 | More by JoseR