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North Coast Brother Thelonious

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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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 Fratto (704), Arlington, Texas, USA
4.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/59/105/519/20
Sep 14, 2009    Updated: Sep 17, 2009
One of my favorites. Roasted nuts, caramel, slight citrus and hops. Very nice. Two dollars from each bottle goes to the Thelonious Monk Jazz Institute.


rowbigred (10), Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
4.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/105/519/20
Jun 20, 2009  
When poured, is a rich dark brown with a almost yellowish head. Absolutely beautiful. The beginning aroma is one of apricots and alcohol, certainly a new one on me. The taste is strong, one of various dried fruits, raisins, apricots, Aftertaste is of brown sugar and alcohol (not surprising, considering the 9.4%). The beer retains great head, which is sticky and remains on the side of the glass. North Coast has done a great job basing a beer on my musical hero, my personal favorite, and also a portion of the proceeds go to a charity for children’s jazz programs. The world needs more jazz, just like it needs more great beer like this.


 Taverner (837), San Ramon, California, USA
4.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/59/105/518/20
Sep 12, 2007  
Damn near perfect beer! Very hoppy, floral, and STRONG. This deserves to be slowly sipped over an evening.


 JJClark (545), Roscoe, Illinois, USA
4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/105/518/20
Oct 14, 2007  
750 mil bottle. Pours a dark amber color with a medium off white head. Aroma of roasted malt, hops, caramel, yeast and spices. Taste of malt, yeast and a nice light hop presence. Flavors are well balanced and compliment each other well. My favorite Belgian Ale to date.


 joshwilfong (776), Cleveland, Ohio, USA
4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/105/518/20
Aug 24, 2006  
very nice red mohaghany appearance, scent of figs, nice sweet malty taste. very good double.


nhlbeerstud (1), acworth, Georgia, USA
does not count click to see why this rating of North Coast Brother Thelonious does not count
4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/105/519/20
Aug 30, 2006  
One of the best belgina style abbeys I have had. Nice dark-burnt amber color, light tan head. Very slight yeast taste, also not overly sweet like some abbeys. Alcohol comes through about halfway through the bottle. Great beer from an already great brewery!!!!!


PSmith (35), Kennewick, Washington, USA
4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/105/519/20
Oct 19, 2006  
Bottle, Very nice beer, with just enough hops to keep the sweet maltiness "down". Beutiful brown-red color, nice head. A very good American Belgium. A nice warm finish and at 9%, no heavy alc. flavor.


 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.



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