Brooklyn Brewery - Monster Ale (2010)

Brooklyn Monster Ale is a classic barley wine, a style of ale originally brewed by the butlers to the English and American aristocracy. It is brewed from three mashes of heirloom British malt and spiced with aromatic American Willamette, Cascade and Fuggle hops. After four months of aging, it has a magnificent burnished copper color, an aroma redolent of sherry, citrusy hops and fruit, a soft, warming, complex palate, a spiritous finish, and a strength of 10.3%. It is vivacious when young, but will age gracefully for many years, becoming more complex over time.


The ABV is 10.8 and the IBU rating is 47
Style - Barley Wine
Glass to use- Pint Glass, Snifter or Oversized Wine Glass
Delivery 12oz Bottle

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

The Pour - Pours a dark amber color with a head tan head appears. Good lacing.
Aroma - Up front are plums, figs a bit of orange, and other dark fruit and malts.
Taste -  Malts, caramel, not really tasting any fruits.  Slightly hoppy after taste.
Mouth Feel - Medium carbonation and full body. Very smooth.
Drinkable - One of the best Monster Ales I have had, given that they had not been aged.  The alcohol is in your face, which is not a bad thing. I like the nose, very complete but I am slightly disappointed with the overall taste.  But I will get over it, try one for yourself.  I have several other vintages in the cellar including; 4-pack 2011, 2009 and a 2007.

This beer pairs well with cheese and desserts.

This beer gets a Duper rating of B.
BeerAdvocate Rating =84
Ratebeer Rating =95