For Tasting Tuesday, Christian has a Belgian beer that's a milder version of another.
If you're a fan of Belgian beers (and are on the east coast), you're likely aware of Weyerbacher Brewing. One of their best known beers is Merry Monks, a wonderful Belgian Tripel that's full of great flavor and, typical of a Tripel, pretty high in alcohol.
Enter Mellow Monks, a Belgian Pale Ale that's much lighter in both color and alcohol (only 4.5% ABV) while still retaining everything great about Belgian beers.
Mellow Monks pours a pale gold color with mild carbonation. The taste is typical of a Belgian pale - a little smokiness and a clove spice flavor, but this one actually has a mild sweetness that tastes like apples, and even a hint of bubble gum (seriously!). It's not overly bitter, and makes for a very drinkable beer.
Overall, this is a great one for Belgian beer fans, particularly if you like Blue Moon. Just skip the orange slice for this one.
Cheers!
Christian & Eric
