Bitter Monk - Anchorage Brewing Company

Neorebel

New Jersey

4.58/5  rDev +5.3%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Bitter Monk's appearance is a hazy, pale amber hue. It's head begins as a fizzy soapy head but dissipates to a small ring sticking to the side of the glass. The aroma is nothing short of incredible and fascinating! The multi-layered hop scents, lemon, kiwi, and clove, all married to the brett/yeast earthy notes, wine-like characteristics, and a creamy hint to it make this one of the best smelling beers I have ever taken a whiff of. Taste - WOW! Not to be taken lightly this beer begins with the earthy brett, and quickly the piny hops jump in as well. The finish is pleasantly bitter with the flavor of the wine barrel revealing itself. The body and mouthfeel are not too overpowering, and it's got, I'd say a 7 on a scale of 1-10 in terms of alcohol heat. I am enjoying the warming sensations and pleasant buzz right away. Overall, the beer's a rare treat not to be missed. Top shelf- buy with confidence. I would also like to note that the beer was bottled in July 2011 and drank July 2012, with plenty of hop flavors very much present.

Serving type: bottle

07-14-2012 06:06:20 | More by Neorebel

bstyle

Indiana

4/5  rDev -8%

05-23-2013 21:07:11 | More by bstyle

AaronBricking

Kentucky

4.25/5  rDev -2.3%

05-23-2013 05:10:35 | More by AaronBricking

randylangford

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -8%

05-22-2013 19:54:20 | More by randylangford

Kreko7

California

4.5/5  rDev +3.4%

05-20-2013 19:37:49 | More by Kreko7

JamesStreet

Louisiana

4/5  rDev -8%

05-20-2013 17:58:54 | More by JamesStreet

thampel09

New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +3.4%

05-20-2013 04:35:36 | More by thampel09

2dogbrew

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev -2.3%

05-12-2013 00:16:49 | More by 2dogbrew

littlebeer

California

4/5  rDev -8%

05-08-2013 08:13:47 | More by littlebeer

beernads

Florida

3.5/5  rDev -19.5%

05-08-2013 07:24:23 | More by beernads

cadaugherty

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +3.4%

05-07-2013 23:54:14 | More by cadaugherty

sirsteve42

New York

4.5/5  rDev +3.4%

05-07-2013 04:59:59 | More by sirsteve42

dvmky

Kentucky

4.75/5  rDev +9.2%

05-05-2013 17:33:16 | More by dvmky

bmwats

Louisiana

3.78/5  rDev -13.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

Poured from a 650 ml bottle into a footed tulip.

A: Hazy golden-orange hue. Pours about a finger and half, bubbly white head. Settles pretty quickly. Peak and valley lacing.

S: Hay and wheat prominent. A little citrus, and coriander.

T: Hoppy, yeasty, and bitter. Slight tinge of citrus, sweetness, and spice.

M: Light body, dry bitter finish.

D: Sip and enjoy. The character will dictate it.

Atmosphere is pretty good. Interesting hue, nice head, and some solid lacing. Nose is hay and wheat with fruit and spice components. Yeasty and hoppy with citrus and spice. Overall, this is a pretty good quaff.

Serving type: bottle

05-05-2013 05:49:10 | More by bmwats

cgentzkow

California

4/5  rDev -8%

05-02-2013 17:14:33 | More by cgentzkow

HeadyTheElder

Louisiana

5/5  rDev +14.9%

05-02-2013 15:17:50 | More by HeadyTheElder

MastaShonuf

California

4.75/5  rDev +9.2%

04-26-2013 13:13:10 | More by MastaShonuf

shangwang

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +3.4%

04-20-2013 17:47:03 | More by shangwang

Rollzroyce21

California

4.25/5  rDev -2.3%

04-20-2013 07:43:34 | More by Rollzroyce21

hoppymcgee

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -8%

04-20-2013 03:51:57 | More by hoppymcgee

bigsquirrel

Kentucky

4.75/5  rDev +9.2%

04-15-2013 19:51:51 | More by bigsquirrel

LambicKing

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev -2.3%

04-05-2013 14:41:46 | More by LambicKing

RandyKemka

Connecticut

4/5  rDev -8%

04-04-2013 18:52:20 | More by RandyKemka

Rope

Illinois

4.33/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

This is one of Anchorage's best ventures.

Appearance-
Pours out like a Belgian, but you see the hop oils dance with the last few drops.

Smell-
Exactly as advertised, a bitter pine front with a hint of that spicy Belgian yeast.

Taste-
Powerful, the hops stay with you front to end laced with the Belgian taste.

Mouthfeel-
Oil to coat your mouth, and protect you from freezing in your Alaskan study.

Overall-
Fondly remembered, greatly missed. It comes close to what I would call "a thinkin' beer", but retains an approachable quality.

Serving type: bottle

04-03-2013 04:57:09 | More by Rope

ryanpj

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -2.3%

04-02-2013 01:57:25 | More by ryanpj