Merry Monks' Ale
Appearance: It's slightly cloudly and golden in color. Head is foamy and roughly a finger and a half deep. Decent retention though lacing was a little on the weak side. Smell: Clove and corriander spice aromas are the strongest here. There are some fruity notes (lemon and banana) present, but they are clearly subordinate to the spice aromas. Hops are faint and a slight yeasty smell rounds it out. Taste: Again, spices rule the day. Clove and corriander are the main featuers. Light citrus notes and banana flavors also come through in a secondary fashion. It is slightly grainy and yeasty toward the end. Mouthfeel/Drinkability: It's medium bodied, carbonation level is good, and it's relatively smooth. At 9.3%, it is strong and drinkability is somewhat limited. But, overall it's a pretty solid offering. Definitely worth a try.