Monk's Café Flemish Sour Ale - Brouwerij Van Steenberge N.V.

RenoZymurgist

Nevada

4.6/5  rDev +19.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

I really like this beer.
Poured a deep brown color with tons of carbonation like champagne and a tan head that is very thick and leaves lots of lace.
The aroma is very crisp and has a nice tang of lactic acid with a minerally character, not blood like but metallic.
The flavor is very crisp as well and it begins with a sharp sourness that is not unpleasent at all and slowly declines after you initially taste it. There is not much malt or hops that i can detect due to the sourness taking the lead in this ale.
The mouthfeel is very nice as the sourness dosnt contribute to bite and the carbonation is surprisingly smooth for being so vivacious.
this is extremly drinkable to me and I would love to enjoy it more often but I had to fly to LA to get it so I woun't be enjoying it for a few more months.

Serving type: bottle

08-25-2006 02:38:15 | More by RenoZymurgist

drummermattie02

Texas

4/5  rDev +3.9%

05-21-2013 20:08:00 | More by drummermattie02

rvajohn

Virginia

4/5  rDev +3.9%

05-21-2013 01:06:44 | More by rvajohn

Arithmeticus

Maryland

3.25/5  rDev -15.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 2 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Poured chilled in flared sample glass @davewhite4, the third of a sour beer trilogy.

A: thin head, but very active carbonation; cola color; snowglobe effect from all the yeast floating about
S: not much aroma; opens up into some vinegar
T: very flavorful; sour cherry dominates; good malt presence

Good specimen of a sour beer

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2013 22:29:00 | More by Arithmeticus

drgonzo2k2

California

4/5  rDev +3.9%

05-19-2013 16:54:07 | More by drgonzo2k2

VinnyA

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +10.4%

05-19-2013 05:14:21 | More by VinnyA

Steamer

Missouri

3.78/5  rDev -1.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Appearance: A rich ruby red; light tan head with large bubbles, sparkling effervescence. Smell: A dry champagne aroma. Taste: Very mild sour and tart flavor, almost too light, refreshing though. Mouthfeel: Again champagne like; heavy carbonation. Overall: On the mild side of sour ales. Would be an excellent choice for someone just getting into sours or anyone looking for a light tart ale on a hot summer day.

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2013 00:14:28 | More by Steamer

Shads42

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +3.9%

05-18-2013 18:39:30 | More by Shads42

chefduff2

New York

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

05-18-2013 05:57:32 | More by chefduff2

Hoppy_McMalt

Washington

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

05-18-2013 03:24:55 | More by Hoppy_McMalt

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +3.9%

05-17-2013 05:14:30 | More by Slatetank

cliftonsbiehl

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +3.9%

05-17-2013 03:07:30 | More by cliftonsbiehl

mtalley999

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

05-17-2013 01:25:43 | More by mtalley999

TastyIsBeer

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

05-16-2013 02:15:43 | More by TastyIsBeer

lucasj82

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

05-15-2013 02:28:45 | More by lucasj82

NorCalMaekJuMan

California

3.83/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

At first I was a little intimidated by the word sour in the title but I really liked it. I found it went well with roasted pork loin cooked in apples and onions (like pork chops Normandy). I liked the coppery head. I can't really describe the smell but I liked it. I find it very similar to any of the Russian River sour beer types (ie...consecration, temptation)..although I think I prefer the stuff from Russian River.

Serving type: bottle

05-14-2013 02:55:27 | More by NorCalMaekJuMan

aLenwell

Florida

4/5  rDev +3.9%

05-14-2013 00:27:07 | More by aLenwell

djwhit24

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +10.4%

05-14-2013 00:17:31 | More by djwhit24

amcaleh

Indiana

4/5  rDev +3.9%

05-12-2013 16:25:48 | More by amcaleh

twenty5

Pennsylvania

1/5  rDev -74%

05-10-2013 16:19:01 | More by twenty5

Xzfgiimtsath

Texas

3.25/5  rDev -15.6%

05-10-2013 13:06:59 | More by Xzfgiimtsath

beernads

Florida

4/5  rDev +3.9%

05-08-2013 08:15:07 | More by beernads

MADPolo

Florida

4/5  rDev +3.9%

05-07-2013 17:13:00 | More by MADPolo

Honus1

Ohio

4/5  rDev +3.9%

05-07-2013 02:16:01 | More by Honus1

TGS

California

4.5/5  rDev +16.9%

05-06-2013 03:04:33 | More by TGS