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North Coast Brother Thelonious

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common

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
8243.62/5.03.61/5.0Special9%81.4Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler
Commercial Description:
With the developing interest in Belgian abbey ales and the monasteries that brew them, it’s time to remind the world that here in the U.S., we have a Monk of our own. Jazz icon Thelonious Monk is the inspiration for North Coast Brewing’s new Belgian-style abbey ale called, appropriately enough, Brother Thelonious. The beer is being released in conjunction with the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz (www.monkinstitute.org), and the brewery will make a contribution to the Institute for every case sold to support jazz education. Like a Belgian “Dark Strong Ale”, the beer is rich and robust with an ABV of 9%. The package is a 750 ml bottle with a traditional cork and wire finish and features a label picturing the jazz master himself.
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 jeffwilliams11 (310), hooterville, Michigan, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/514/20
Aug 11, 2008  
pours a beautiful bright amber with a fluffy off white head. flavor is very malty and complex, with a nice yeasty undertone. lots of caramel and fruitieness in there too...


 boto (1325), Granby, Connecticut, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/103/515/20
Aug 10, 2008  
750ml bottle: First off, I love the name. It is a great play on words. This one pours an opaque reddish-brown color. Mine had a large, fizzy tan head on it that went away almost immediately. It has a very nice aroma. Somewhat candy sweetness, along with cherries, plums and yeast. A touch of effervescence on the tongue. The taste is quite good also. The taste is good. Somewhat sweet, caramel, raisins and dark cherries to the taste. Finishes a bit lighter than expected. I would definitely buy another.


 mmmbeer (744), Austin, Texas, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/103/513/20
Aug 10, 2008  
750 mL poured into trappist glass- poured transparent when held to a light source brown with a ruby tint, whisps of off tan on the liquid surface and ring around the glass for a head, aroma of cherries, yeast, and figs. Hits the mouth with a low-medium body, various spices and fruit hit the tongue from the start and last to the finish. Finish has moderate alcohol feel after the body drops off quickly, not very sticky feel like others of it’s style. Good, but not something to rob a train for.


 twitcher (293), framingham, Massachusetts, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/57/104/513/20
Aug 8, 2008  
bottle. Pours a deep, dark amber, with a small-ish off white head. Head clears pretty quick, leaves a nice layer and decent lacing. Aromas dominated by sweet dark raisins and figs, with some hints of yeasty tartness. Flavors follow the nose... smooth, dark fruity sweetness, plenty of sharp yeast notes, and a fair amount of booze. Palate is heavy, but clean, with very little lingering finish. Overall, a decent brew, though lacking in some of the depth often found in belgian dark ales.


 zappafan99 (462), South Carolina, USA
2.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
3/103/54/103/514/20
Aug 3, 2008  
Taste 8/8 Bottle. Looks: Deep brown with a nice lacing tan head. Aroma: Dark fruit and grain, not very aromatic for the style. Taste: Mellow, creamy. Descent must from the yeast. One dimensional.


 Cybercat (784), Georgia, USA
4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/105/518/20
Aug 1, 2008  
Aroma is very enticing, more fruity than malty; I get hints of both apple and banana, as well as a touch of yeast. It pours a rich, clear, dark chocolaty brown with a thick beige head that persists. Flavor is fruity with some malt and a fair amount of hop bitterness, as well as a hint of burnt caramel. Texture is smooth and lively, and this dubbel goes down very pleasantly. This is a brew for sipping slowly and appreciating.


 mwelsh13 (483), Maryland, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
3/105/57/104/514/20
Aug 1, 2008  
Deep brown and ruby poured with a nice fluffy head. Sweet aroma. No discernible aromas. Raisins, caramel, and other dark fruits in the taste. Some sweetness remains. A bit thick for my liking, but fits the style.


 pojo41 (315), Hattiesburg, Mississippi, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/516/20
Aug 1, 2008  
Poured into a goblet. Nice hazy amber color with a pretty good off-white head that stayed for a while and left a bit of lacing. Flavor of dark malt, cola and fruit. Alcohol is present in the taste but, isn’t hot or solventy. Sweet malty aroma and good mouthfeel. I thought this was a pretty good attempt at a Belgian strong ale.



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