Monogamy - Nelson Sauvin
Bellwoods Brewery

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From:
Bellwoods Brewery
 
Ontario, Canada
Style:
New England IPA
Ranked #837
ABV:
6.4%
Score:
93
Ranked #3,612
Avg:
4.26 | pDev: 6.81%
Reviews:
8
Ratings:
31
Status:
Active
Rated:
Dec 08, 2023
Added:
Nov 07, 2012
Wants:
  7
Gots:
  0
Our single hop series has been a delicious and interesting experiment into the diverse world of hops. Following an identical recipe but only changing one variable each time (the hop) we've been able to study the exact aromatics and flavours imparted by specific varieties. Not unlike the series launched by Mikkeller, here at Bellwoods our Monagamy brews are all about settling down with one love. Yes, when ordering this beer in the brewpub the jokes are endless (ie. “I'm not so sure about monogamy” or “I tried monogamy once and never really liked it” or the oft hilarious “I guess I'll have it because my girlfriend/boyfriend is sitting beside me”) but stop being a wise-ass. Even the polygamous can't deny the allure of this beer.

NELSON SAUVIN: This incredible aromatic hop variety from New Zealand has deservingly won a place in our hearts. With soft white winey and lychee flavours, Nelson Sauvin is like a sophisticated lady who likes to drink afternoon tea, but talks your ear off about how she just fixed her lawn mower with a paper clip and some aluminum foil like MacGyver.
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Ratings by jrenihan:
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Reviewed by jrenihan from Canada (ON)

4.1/5  rDev -3.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
On-tap at Bellwoods during their "IPA Extravaganza"

Beer is a cloudy golden-orange. Good sized white head, decent retention.

Smell is nice, and full of tropical fruit. Papaya and melon. Also some grassy, herbal notes.

Great taste. Lots of tropical fruit- melon, papaya, mango. Grassy and a bit herbal. Moderately bitter. Quite juicy. Really a nice flavour and a good showcase of the Nelson Sauvin hop, which I find to be very distinctive.

Medium bodied, moderate to high carbonation level.

Overall, very good! Tasty stuff. My favourite of the series thus far.
Nov 07, 2012
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4 by Rukeli76 from Canada (ON)

Dec 08, 2023
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Reviewed by CAMRAhardliner from Canada (ON)

4.71/5  rDev +10.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
Pours cloudy straw with a bubbly, long lasting head. Chunks of lace cling to the glass. Citrusy, peppery, herbal hops in the nose. The taste is full of white grape, pepper, pineapple hop notes with a restrained crackery pale malt base. Medium carbonation and a full body. High bitterness in the resinous, everlasting finish.

A stellar single hop example of this interesting New Zealand hop. Very unique flavor in concentrated amounts.
Nov 20, 2023
 
Rated: 4.5 by StormAles from Canada (ON)

Sep 10, 2018
 
Rated: 4.34 by yasky from Canada (ON)

Sep 01, 2015
 
Rated: 3.95 by Whatup14 from Canada (QC)

Aug 25, 2015
 
Rated: 4.23 by deonreds from New York

Aug 14, 2015
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Reviewed by papat444 from Canada (QC)

4.27/5  rDev +0.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Fresh citrus aroma, huge longstanding head with a body that is very hazy, banana-orange in color. Flavor is fresh, zesty citrus with grassy undertones and a clean finish.
Aug 11, 2015
 
Rated: 4.25 by Kmat10 from Canada (AB)

Aug 04, 2015
 
Rated: 4.37 by Corson from Canada (AB)

Aug 01, 2015
 
Rated: 4.18 by yancot from Canada (ON)

Jul 31, 2015
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Reviewed by TDotScott from Canada (ON)

4.14/5  rDev -2.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Poured from a bottle into a wine glass

A- Gold and hazy. Half a finger of white head dissipates quickly.

S- Tropical fruit, with notes of lychee and lemon, with an onion like savory character.

T- berries and lemon, with that savory bitter finish.

F- Low carbonation, but enough to keep it light.

O- If you like Nelson, it's pretty good
Jul 21, 2015
 
Rated: 4.42 by Coronaeus from Canada (ON)

Jul 21, 2015
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Rated by AugustusRex from Canada (ON)

4.25/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
World Class IPA

The best hoppy Bellwoods, reminds me of Grest Lakes' Thrust! IPA. Highly recommended.
Jul 19, 2015
 
Rated: 4.37 by Jerboat from Canada (ON)

Jul 18, 2015
 
Rated: 3.69 by Bugs318 from Canada (QC)

Jul 17, 2015
 
Rated: 4.14 by HillsdaleHops from New York

Aug 04, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by KeKeKumba from Canada (ON)

Jun 23, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by timeo from Canada (ON)

Mar 28, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by timiskin from Canada (ON)

Mar 12, 2013
Monogamy - Nelson Sauvin from Bellwoods Brewery
Beer rating: 93 out of 100 with 31 ratings