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Monk's Stout

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Monk's Stout goes back to a stout first brewed at the Dupont farm-brewery in the 1950s. Around 2010 the brewery revived the recipe, keeping its original name and label. Roasted special malts give the very dark beer aromas of chocolate and coffee, while citrus notes from the hops keep it fresh. The palate shows no sweetness at all, only a clean, marked bitterness that makes this light, dry beer remarkably thirst-quenching.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
dark35
PaceTwo or Three

AWARDS

Silver · 2023
Brussels Beer Challenge
★Silver — Brussels Beer Challenge
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
roastedchocolatecoffee
roasted
chocolate
coffee
citrusy
clean
dark fruit
Aroma
Roasted malt character dominates the nose, with prominent chocolate and coffee notes building from the special malts.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Monk's Stout

◎ Appearance

Deep garnet-brown to near-black in the glass, with excellent opacity characteristic of the style. The head is dense and persistent, leaving distinct lacing on the glass walls. Carbonation appears moderate, supporting a tight foam collar.

very dark brownopaquepersistent head

◌ Aroma

Roasted malt character dominates the nose, with prominent chocolate and coffee notes building from the special malts. Beneath this foundation, subtle citrus accents from the noble hops emerge, cutting through the roasted intensity and adding brightness. The overall impression is balanced between the darker malt richness and a clean, fresh quality.

chocolate, coffeeroasted maltscitrus hops

◐ Taste

The palate presents a clean, marked bitterness from the outset with no residual sweetness to soften the edge. Mid-palate delivers the roasted malt character expected from the nose, though the beer drinks remarkably light and dry for its dark color. The finish is crisp and thirst-quenching, with the bitterness persisting without harshness.

dry, cleanroasted maltmarked bitterness

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is short to medium, fading to a lingering dry bitterness that invites another sip. The beer's overall lightness prevents any cloying sensation, leaving the palate refreshed.

dry finishshort to medium length
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
74
Serve at 10–14°C

Slightly warmer than you might expect. 10–13°C lets the roasted malt, chocolate and coffee notes open up fully.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Can be cellared 2–5 years. Develops dark fruit, leather and port-like complexity with age.

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About Stout

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Stout?

Stouts are dark ales with roasted barley character, 4–8% ABV and IBU 25–45. Expect coffee, dark chocolate and toast flavors with a creamy body and dry finish.

Finding a similar Stout

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