from New Mexico
Abbey Brewing Monks Ale...$9.99 / 6pk
ABV: 5.2%
Style: Belgian Abbey Single (Enkel)
Flavor: Monks’ Ale is an excellent session ale that is distinctively spicy with moderate fruity esters (particularly stone fruits). The yeast lends a note of clove and in combination with the malts, hints of plum and apricot. The malts provide a distinct honeyish quality up front and round full middle. The malts and yeast provide a clean, crisp, dry, finish to Monks’ Ale
Ingredients: True to its European monastic heritage, Monks’ Ale is made with the finest of imported ingredients including three varieties of European hops (including German Hallertau and Czech Saaz) and European derived yeast. The malted barleys originate in Belgian and North America are also used in the brewing process for Monks’ Ale
History: Monks’ Ale is an abbey style single ale brought to you by the monks of the Benedictine Monastery of Christ in the Desert. Following the ages old tradition of monastic brewers in Europe, this style is a light variation on a Belgian pale ale because it is made with pilsner hops. In the Medieval Ages, it was made from the third draw of the wort form the mash tun. Pairing: Monks’ Ale makes an excellent aperitif or first course accompaniment. It pairs well with lamb, pork, poultry, and seafood. It is a refreshing companion to any cheese or fruit.
Abbey Brewing Monks' Wit Ale...$9.99 / 6pk
ABV: 5.1%
Style: Belgian Wheat (Wit)
Flavor: Monks’ Wit is distinctly fruity and spicy. The yeast lends a note of spice that accentuates the imported coriander, sweet and bitter orange peel, and other spices. The malt provides a sweet, bready quality up front and a round fruitiness in the middle. The wheat and oats lend a creamy taste. The imported hops and spices lend a clean, dry, finish to this light, refreshing ale.
Ingredients: True to its European monastic heritage, Monks’ Wit is made with the finest of imported ingredients including several varieties of European noble hops, European yeast, Indian coriander, Spanish sweet orange peel, and Belgian malt. Unmalted wheat and oats are also used in the brewing process for Monks’ Wit Suggested
History: Wit beer, white beer, la bière blanche, or simply witte is a barley/wheat, top-fermented ale. The suspended yeast and wheat proteins and starches, which cause the beer to look hazy, or white when cold, gives the beer its name. It is descendant from medieval beers which were brewed not with hops but with “gruit” as a preservative and source of flavor since gruit was a blend of spices and other plants. Today the gruit consists mainly of coriander, sweet and bitter orange, and other spices. Most modern wit ales also use hops. The suspended yeast in the beer causes some continuing fermentation in the bottle.
Pairing: Monks’ Wit makes an excellent aperitif or salad accompaniment. It pairs well with seafood, especially clams, mussels, and shellfish. After dinner it pairs especially well with light herbed cheeses or chèvre.
Abbey Brewing Monks' Dark Ale...$9.99 / 6 pack
Monks’ Dark Ale is a well-balanced medium bodied ale with a smooth creamy mouthfeel, good carbonation, and no alcohol warmth or astringency. The aromas are predominantly hazelnut and chocolate with hints of raisins and stone fruits with no diacetyl. This ale pours with nice lacing and a lasting tan head. Flavors include toasted hazelnuts, raisins, caramel malt, and mild green apples with no phenols. The subdued, yet present hops create a light, crisp, refreshing, taste. The finish is dry with mild caramel and slight roastiness with mild green apples. The short finish invites another sip of this all-season dark signature ale.
Abbey Brewing Monks' Dubbel Ale...$8.99 / 4pk
The monk of the Benedictine Abbey of Christ in the Desert in Ablquiu, New Mexico, brew this copper-brown color Belgian style Abbey Dubbel ale year-round. Monks’ Dubbel Ale is distinctly fruit and spicy. This yeast lends notes of dark stone fruit. The hops bring balance and add a light herbal, spicy flavor. The barley malts provide a rich caramel flavor up front and the special Belgian brewing sugar give a round, rum-like fullness in the middle. The finish is clean and dry with light hints of plum and spice. Like all of our Monks’ Ale, our Monks’ Dubbel Ale is part of our family of "real beers from real monks", and is "made with care and prayer". No artificial preservatives are used in the production of Monks’ Dubbel Ale.
