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La Fin du Monde if you want bright, almost wine-like elegance,
Merry Monks if you want a heavier, spice-forward experience.
Both clock in at 9% ABV with identical IBUs, but they're built on different yeast strains and fermentation philosophies. La Fin du Monde leans Belgian pale—crisp, dry finish. Merry Monks carries more phenolic warmth and a thicker mouthfeel that lingers.
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Structurally near-identical
Structurally these two are the same beer. The difference is in the aromatics. Body and bitterness match within Δ 1. La Fin du Monde runs a touch sweeter in sweetness (Δ 2). La Fin du Monde brings a distinct citrusy note that Weyerbacher Merry Monks doesn't.
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In words
La Fin du Monde
La Fin du Monde hits you with this dry, almost champagne-like crispness that's deceptive given the 9% ABV. There's a subtle orchard fruit character—pear, maybe a touch of apple—that sits atop a clean, mineral backbone. The alcohol is completely integrated; you don't feel it warming your chest. It's the kind of beer that makes you want another sip before you've finished the first one.
Weyerbacher Merry Monks
Merry Monks goes immediately spicy—clove, white pepper—with a noticeably creamier mouthfeel than La Fin du Monde. The body is fuller, almost velvety, and the finish is warmer and longer. There's a biscuit sweetness underneath the spice that gives it more presence on your palate. This one feels like it was designed to pair with food, not just to drink.
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