Coppertail Unholy vs Weyerbacher Merry Monks: Which Should You Drink?

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Coppertail Unholy

Coppertail Brewing Co.

United States · Belgian Tripel

hopIQ rank #1765

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Weyerbacher Merry Monks

Weyerbacher Brewing Company

United States · Belgian Tripel

HOPIQ TAKE

Coppertail Unholy if you want something brighter and more delicate, Weyerbacher Merry Monks if you want a beer with more grip and complexity. Both hit that classic Belgian Tripel sweetness at the same ABV and bitterness, but they're walking different paths to get there. The Unholy leans into refinement and drinkability, while Merry Monks plays with richer malt texture and a slightly warmer finish.

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WHEN TO CHOOSE WHICH

Pick Coppertail Unholy when…

→You want a tripel that won't feel heavy halfway through the evening
→You prefer elegance and restraint over boldness
→You're looking for that Belgian character without intensity

Pick Weyerbacher Merry Monks when…

→You want something with real presence and texture
→You like yeast-forward beers with personality
→You prefer complexity that reveals itself over time

SIDE BY SIDE

	Coppertail Unholy	Weyerbacher Merry Monks
ABV	9%	9.3%
Bitterness	Noticeably bitter	Noticeably bitter
Colour	Golden	Golden
Style	Belgian Tripel	Belgian Tripel
Origin	United States	United States

WHAT IT TASTES OF

8 shared · 4 distinct

Both beers

fruitybananadryspicyyeastypeachsweetboozy

Only Coppertail Unholy

STRUCTURE — HOW IT'S BUILT

Coppertail UnholyWeyerbacher Merry Monks

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TASTING NOTES

Coppertail Unholy

FruityBananaDry

Coppertail Unholy has this clean, almost crystalline quality to it—like they stripped away the heaviness you'd expect from a tripel and left just the good stuff. The Belgian yeast character comes through as this subtle pear-and-spice whisper rather than a shout, and there's a real ease to drinking it. You get the 9% ABV, but it sneaks up honest rather than announcing itself. Finishes dry with just a hair of residual sweetness that keeps you wanting another sip.

Weyerbacher Merry Monks

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Merry Monks is noticeably rounder in your mouth—there's more malt backbone here, like actual bread crust and a touch of honey lingering on the palate. The yeast character feels a bit more pronounced, almost peppery, and there's a warmth that builds slightly as it opens up. It's the kind of beer that makes you slow down and actually taste it rather than just drink it. Finishes with more weight, a bit of residual sweetness that sticks around.

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