Pious Monk Dunkel - Church Brew Works

pezoids

Pennsylvania

3.9/5  rDev +8.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Served as part of their beer sampler. This one was a deep and dark orange color that was one step away from brown. Very clear and topped off with a thin tan/orange creamsicle-like head of foam. The aroma is nutty, rich with semi-sweet caramel and has plenty of toffee-like malt character. After a few more whiffs, I could swear I was getting some buttery popcorn notes. Very interesting and somewhat complex. The taste is nice and malty, richly flavorful with dark and sweet candy. The body is just a few clicks above medium and has a very nice sticky malt finish. Overall, a very nice dunkel. Not too heavy, but still leaves a sweet tangy coating on the tongue. By far, the most malty of the nights beers.

Serving type: on-tap

07-20-2004 17:08:05 | More by pezoids

twiggamortis420

Texas

3.85/5  rDev +6.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

12 oz bottle courtesy of tommyguz pours a mostly clear copper color with an ample off-white head, dense and fine-bubbled. Retention is pretty good and lacing ok.

Nose is toast and toffee with a little but of buttered almonds and caramel. Just a hint of grassy hops.

Nose did not show the light sweetness that is really nice on the flavor. Toasted nuts and cleans up nicely on the finish. Im a sucker for a good dunkel and this beer scratches that itch quite well...I like it. It does show some lager brewing flaws, some diacetyl in particular, but it doesnt work against the beer too much. Its not too toasty that can sometimes just get a little acrid when combined with the hops. I wish this style was brewed more by American craft breweries, it really hits that 'malty, sessionable note'..for me at least.

Serving type: bottle

06-02-2013 20:32:42 | More by twiggamortis420

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -2.8%

05-16-2013 23:12:35 | More by Slatetank

rjcoy06

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev +4.2%

05-05-2013 19:18:59 | More by rjcoy06

spycow

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -2.8%

05-02-2013 04:08:56 | More by spycow

shadowyee

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -9.7%

04-20-2013 21:22:02 | More by shadowyee

HollyHops

Pennsylvania

2.5/5  rDev -30.6%

03-31-2013 22:22:26 | More by HollyHops

SpeedwayJim

New York

3.91/5  rDev +8.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

12oz. bottle into a Pizza Boy pilsner glass. Shared with schen9303.

.5 finger foamy white head that dissipates quickly. Beer is a clear brown-amber. Lacing is spotty and stringy with average stick. Solid for the style.

Nose is brown sugar and caramel. Decently aromatic.

Opens sweet brown sugar, hazelnut shell and caramel. More rich brown sugar in the middle with a nutty, grainy and aggressively malty finish. Aftertaste is slightly roasted malt. I like it.

Light bodied with moderate to high carbonation. Quenching and light in the mouth and goes down smooth. Messy finish with a lightly lingering aftertaste. Real drinkable.

A real solid beer that is a good representation of the style. Very drinkable and with just enough flavor to keep things interesting. A session offering for sure.

Serving type: bottle

03-27-2013 00:01:30 | More by SpeedwayJim

LXIXME

New Mexico

3.75/5  rDev +4.2%

03-22-2013 19:20:35 | More by LXIXME

Uniobrew31

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -9.7%

02-22-2013 17:26:17 | More by Uniobrew31

randylangford

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -2.8%

02-14-2013 01:55:49 | More by randylangford

kp29

Arizona

3.75/5  rDev +4.2%

01-26-2013 07:46:07 | More by kp29

LooseMoose1978

North Carolina

4/5  rDev +11.1%

01-25-2013 13:21:21 | More by LooseMoose1978

joebaas11

4/5  rDev +11.1%

01-14-2013 11:37:01 | More by joebaas11

Zonian1

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -2.8%

01-13-2013 23:17:44 | More by Zonian1

outoffocus

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -9.7%

01-13-2013 06:53:46 | More by outoffocus

nstroup

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +11.1%

01-06-2013 23:57:48 | More by nstroup

Tibi81

3.5/5  rDev -2.8%

12-28-2012 12:55:57 | More by Tibi81

mick303

Ontario (Canada)

3.63/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Pours a medium dark chestnut brown colour, small head which leaves a nice film and lace.

Smell is has apricot-like malt esters, fair bit of roast malt. Some citrus in the hops. Nicely balanced, and quite fragrant.

Taste is a strong initial maltiness with a good balancing hop character. Wholemeal bread, with some fruity flavours thrown in. Hops are relatively light, but add a dry citrusy bitterness. Crisp dryness at the end. It is pleasant, but there's not a ton to get really really excited about, its a well-made tasty beer.

Mouthfeel has a moderate, malt forward body, plenty of crisp carbonation, refreshing, and highly sessionable.

Enjoyable beer, pretty well balanced, but could be more complex, makes for a nice session beer and I would have it again.

Serving type: bottle

12-27-2012 23:12:14 | More by mick303

ejimhof

Pennsylvania

2.5/5  rDev -30.6%

12-25-2012 18:16:01 | More by ejimhof

Gww1864

New Jersey

3.25/5  rDev -9.7%

11-14-2012 01:58:53 | More by Gww1864

zekeman17

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +11.1%

11-08-2012 17:50:45 | More by zekeman17

ruffdawg

West Virginia

2.75/5  rDev -23.6%

09-30-2012 16:44:44 | More by ruffdawg

Jonesy24

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +11.1%

09-21-2012 22:59:10 | More by Jonesy24

tmars13

3/5  rDev -16.7%

09-18-2012 15:47:10 | More by tmars13