Reviews written by thecellarmonk

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Ordering
December 07, 2019
Overall rating 
 
8.0
Aroma 
 
8.0
Look (Appearance) 
 
9.0
Taste 
 
8.0
Mouthfeel 
 
7.5
Second Look (Overall Impression) 
 
8.0
American Barleywine
Great Divide warmer
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thecellarmonk
February 14, 2016 (Updated: February 14, 2016)
Overall rating 
 
8.8
Aroma 
 
9.0
Look (Appearance) 
 
10.0
Taste 
 
9.0
Mouthfeel 
 
8.0
Second Look (Overall Impression) 
 
8.0
Belgian Specialty Ale
Back in Black

I am a big fan of black lagers. Aroma: Aroma is sweet with roasted malt and dark chocolate and perhaps coffee. Look (Appearance): Deep mahogany in color with slight off white/tan head. Head retention is minimal. Taste: Of roasted...

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thecellarmonk
January 30, 2016
Overall rating 
 
8.9
Aroma 
 
10.0
Look (Appearance) 
 
10.0
Taste 
 
8.0
Mouthfeel 
 
9.0
Second Look (Overall Impression) 
 
9.0
Ovila Plum - Try

Aroma: The nose is absolutely of plum and chocolate. A bit of phenol. Also caramel, malt and raisin. Look (Appearance): Dark mahogany with light tan head. Good lacing. Moderate head retention Taste: Warm alcohol finish on the swallow. Tastes of dark bread and...

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thecellarmonk
January 24, 2016 (Updated: January 24, 2016)
Overall rating 
 
8.0
Aroma 
 
9.0
Look (Appearance) 
 
10.0
Taste 
 
7.0
Mouthfeel 
 
8.0
Second Look (Overall Impression) 
 
8.0
Winter Seasonal Beer
Holly King Sunday

Aroma: Of fruity esters with plenty of caramel, maple, and toffee bourbon and vanilla. Look (Appearance): Mahogany/amber-hued body with half inch of off-white foam. A bit of lacing on the way down. Taste: Caramel malty and dark fruity. Nice vanilla bourbon character....

Green Man Holly King
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thecellarmonk
January 23, 2016
Overall rating 
 
7.6
Aroma 
 
8.0
Look (Appearance) 
 
10.0
Taste 
 
7.0
Mouthfeel 
 
9.0
Second Look (Overall Impression) 
 
7.0
Snowbound Saturday

Aroma: Very nice roastyness, cacao and a very nice malt sweetness. Hint of vanilla Look (Appearance): Mahogany pour with a 1/2 inch tan head. Very clear. Taste: Sweet with just a hint of salt. Not bitter even for the deepness in color. Roasted malts...

New Belgium Ben & Jerry's Salted Caramel Brownie Ale
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thecellarmonk
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