Obscure Monk is a Belgian-style pale ale from Shacklands Brewing Co.,
one of Toronto’s better kept beer secrets. It’s a 5.2% ale sold in 650mL
bombers, and also a crystal clear blonde-hued beer with a sudsy white
foam and a bit of sediment.
It has a dry and yeasty
nose that is enlivened by notes of autumnal fruits. To the palate, the
beer is light and crisp, with some apple crunch up front and a yeasty,
short, and dry finish.
Compared to some of the
stronger and more engaging offerings from Shacklands, Obscure Monk is a
bit on the unimpressive side—it isn’t as flavourful as I’d have liked
and the finish, while pleasantly dry, is also a bit thin. Good, but not
great.
Rating: 6.5 out of 10.
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