Monks' Wit
Abbey Brewing Co. (Monastery Of Christ In The Desert)

Monks' WitMonks' Wit
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From:
Abbey Brewing Co. (Monastery Of Christ In The Desert)
 
New Mexico, United States
Style:
Witbier
ABV:
5.1%
Score:
79
Avg:
3.41 | pDev: 16.72%
Reviews:
37
Ratings:
85
Status:
Active
Rated:
Aug 24, 2019
Added:
Dec 30, 2010
Wants:
  3
Gots:
  12
Monks’ Wit is distinctly fruity and spicy. The yeast lends a note of spice that accentuates the coriander, orange peel, and other spices. The malt itself provides a sweet, bready quality up front, a round fruitiness in the middle, and the hops and spices together with our pure brewing water, lend a clean, dry finish.

14 IBU
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Rated: 3.5 by Hellpop65 from Kansas

Aug 24, 2019
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Reviewed by metter98 from New York

3.5/5  rDev +2.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
On-tap at Monks' Corner Taproom, Albuquerque, NM

A: The beer is very hazy light yellow in color. It poured with a short bright white head.
S: Light to moderate aromas of wheat are present in the nose along with hints of orange peel.
T: The taste follows the smell and has stronger notes of orange peel with some hints of coriander in the finish.
M: It feels light- to medium-bodied on the palate with a moderate amount of bitterness.
O: This beer is easy to drink and has some refreshing properties.

Serving type: on-tap
May 25, 2018
 
Rated: 2.81 by Gene-Colorado from Colorado

Jun 28, 2017
 
Rated: 4.29 by JessePriest from New Mexico

May 20, 2017
 
Rated: 4.09 by shigg85 from Japan

Jan 05, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by batt6343 from Texas

Jun 02, 2016
 
Rated: 3.6 by beertraveler08 from Louisiana

Apr 10, 2016
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Reviewed by Suds from Missouri

3.51/5  rDev +2.9%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
This is a very pale, but not quite clear, golden color. The beer is capped with a half-finger white head. The aroma is sweet and fruity. The beer is soft and subtle. Not quite as much wheat and spice as I expected, but it was still drinkable and worthwile.
Jan 09, 2016
 
Rated: 3.34 by Gabriel_Vaughn from California

Nov 28, 2015
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Reviewed by mmmbeer89 from New Mexico

3.18/5  rDev -6.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.25
it tastes a little bland and there's not much flavor to it, not much of a smell to it either. it's smooth but very light. it looks like it should have more flavor but it doesn't.
Nov 23, 2015
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Reviewed by zeff80 from Missouri

3.59/5  rDev +5.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
A - Poured a golden yellow color with a small, white head of foam.

S - It smelled of lemon, cracked wheat and spices.

T - Mostly spices and wheat. There was a touch of lemon.

M - It was crisp, but somewhat thin.

O - This was just okay.
Nov 13, 2015
 
Rated: 3.52 by JsBeers from Illinois

Nov 08, 2015
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Reviewed by Tone from Missouri

3.76/5  rDev +10.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Pours a hazy, gold color. 3/4 inch head of a white color. Good retention and good lacing. Smells of yeast, sweet malt, hint of citrus, slight hop, wheat, and a hint of spice. Fits the style of a Witbier. Mouth feel is sharp and clean, with an average carbonation level and slight dryness. Tastes of strong wheat, pale malt, slight sweet malt, yeast, and a hint of hop. Overall, good appearance body for a Witbier with no frills.
Aug 10, 2015
 
Rated: 3.68 by kylehay2004 from Illinois

Jul 26, 2015
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Reviewed by SPLITGRIN from Kentucky

2.63/5  rDev -22.9%
look: 2.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.75
Look and smell are standard wit. The taste is hollow and like wet hey. I can't imagine this is what they were going for. Sub par even for a wheat beer.
Jul 15, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by atlbravsrno1 from Maine

Jun 05, 2015
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Reviewed by Doonzman from Louisiana

3.98/5  rDev +16.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Very clean refreshing dry witbier. Perfect for a hot day. My first swig was disappointing but I realized I couldn't just down the stuff. The taste isn't as powerful as a stout IPA. Search for the taste and you're golden
May 08, 2015
 
Rated: 3 by brewqueno from Texas

Jan 02, 2015
 
Rated: 3.62 by flandoggie from Massachusetts

Dec 24, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by JScoot from Louisiana

Dec 15, 2014
Monks' Wit from Abbey Brewing Co. (Monastery Of Christ In The Desert)
Beer rating: 79 out of 100 with 85 ratings