A friend bought this, but I've seen it available at most spots that sell craft 22's. It has an ABV of 9%.
Bitter Monk uses Brettanomyces, a wild yeast, that was a common brewers tool for English Porters before modern science. "Bretts" give the barnyard, leather, wet fur, gamy tastes to beers. I just call it funk.
The beer pours a hazy light orange, with a big foamy, white head. The aroma is assertive and has a complex mix of citrus, tropical fruit, Belgian yeast funk and a hint of spice. The flavor has the Belgian yeast funk, banana, clove, and sweet bready malts upfront. The middle has a pop of hops with pine, orange, citrus, and some tropical fruits with a bitterness bite. The finish has the barrel flavors of oak and Chardonnay with a slight bite from the alcohol, similar to a wine finish. The mouthfeel is light, highly carbonated with a finish.
The beer pours a hazy light orange, with a big foamy, white head. The aroma is assertive and has a complex mix of citrus, tropical fruit, Belgian yeast funk and a hint of spice. The flavor has the Belgian yeast funk, banana, clove, and sweet bready malts upfront. The middle has a pop of hops with pine, orange, citrus, and some tropical fruits with a bitterness bite. The finish has the barrel flavors of oak and Chardonnay with a slight bite from the alcohol, similar to a wine finish. The mouthfeel is light, highly carbonated with a finish.
This is not my style of beer, however, reading the reviews it seems fairly popular. It's fruity, has Belgian funk and a Chardonnay finish. I wouldn't buy it, but I know there is a contingent of craft brew drinkers who would. While Belgian IPA's aren't my favorite I do enjoy Houblon Chouffe, which I think is a bit more tamed than Bitter Monk.If you don't like Belgians, skip it. But if you're a fan or don't mind exploring them, then give Bitter Monk a Try.
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