Gray Monday
Gray Monday began as a hazelnut version of Black Tuesday, made for a molecular gastronomy dinner at an Orange County restaurant, and has returned in many vintages since. The current release is double barrel-aged, first in bourbon and then in rye whiskey barrels, with hazelnuts and vanilla beans added. Hazelnut and vanilla open the nose, backed by roasted malt and dark chocolate. The rye barrels add a dry, spicy edge to the dense, sweet body, and the high strength shows as warmth in the finish.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Gray Monday
Slightly warmer than you might expect. 10–13°C lets the roasted malt, chocolate and coffee notes open up fully.
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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What is a Imperial 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.
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hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same nutty, vanilla, roasted character as Gray Monday will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
