Saturday, September 18, 2010

Monk's Café - Flemish Sour Red Ale

I've put off trying this brew for a long time.  I was not a fan of sour ales in the past.  I tried this one day in their back bar where it is on tap.  I was very surprised, you should give it a go if you are every in Philly and try to find a bottle in your neck of the woods.

The ABV is 5.5 and the IBU rating is ??
Style - Flanders Oud Bruin
Glass to use- Flute, Snifter, Tulip
Delivery 12oz Bottle

Can be cellared for long periods, under the proper conditions.

The Pour - Pours a dark brown color with a small cream head that disappears quickly. No lacing.
Aroma - Sour up front, then the fruits kicks in, a nice suprise.
Taste -  Lots of friut, could mistake it for a cider but there is a sour taste to remind you that it is a sour brew.
Mouth Feel - Light carbonation, medium body.
Drinkable - Very interesting, I could drink this everyday but would rather have it as a treat.

This beer pairs well with anything on the Monk's menu.  Or cheese.

This beer gets a Duper rating of A.
BeerAdvocate Rating =B+
Ratebeer Rating = NR
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