Weyerbacher Merry Monks’ Belgian Style Golden Ale smells heavily of banana. The smell is easily detectable even a few feet from the glass. When you get the nose closer, you pick up some bready and spicy smells. Alcohol is present in the aroma.
The color is light yellow. I still can’t believe that it is 9.3% ABV. I definitely have a pre-existing assumption that light colored beer can’t have a high alcohol content.
The flavors are complex. Sweet from beginning to finish. Banana is the main flavor, but not overwhelming. There are other flavors here, but I just can’t put words to what I’m tasting. Banana bread may be the best comparison I can give. Once again, an incredibly sweet beer has earned my affection!
I’m finding that Weyerbacher goes out of their way to make full flavored, unique brews. The downside, I suppose, is that your average Joe might not be prepared to enjoy such brews. I speak from experience, as a few months ago, I doubt I would have enjoyed these beers. I only hope that Joe is reading this blog and decides to give this stuff a real shot.
P.S. If you’re bored, visit Weyerbacher on their website.
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This stuff is awesome! I live about 45 minutes from the Weyerbacher brewery, and I plan on taking advantage of one of their Saturday tours real soon.