Barrel of Monkeys

Tyne Bank Brewery in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

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Score

6.81

ABV: 6.8%

IBU: 109

Ticks: 9

This beer is all about the hops, we’ve ramped up the malt bill to bring the ABV to 6.8%, and crammed in bucket loads of bold new world hops including Columbus, Simcoe and Citra, bringing the bitterness to a substantial 109 IBU. There is more to this beer than bitterness though, with hop additions timed to extract big flavours like citrus fruits, juicy tropical notes and a resinous pine quality, this is one for those who like their beer bold and packed full of taste.

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7.3

cagarvie (39800) reviewed Barrel of Monkeys from Tyne Bank Brewery 11 years ago

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8

Keg at... Dark copper... Thin tan head... Soft fruits.. Zezty orange nose.. Big orange.. Bug grapefruit.. Zezty.. Quite bitter

Tried on 26 Nov 2014 at 09:28

jamestulloch (9548) reviewed Barrel of Monkeys from Tyne Bank Brewery 11 years ago

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7

Keg from The Beerhive. Hazy amber body with a thin beige head. No carbonation. Faint lacing. Aroma of pine, boozy peach and lemon sponge. Flavour is very hoppy and bitter. Notes of resin, caramel and blood orange. Long finish. Medium body with an oily texture. Soft fizz. A decent, bitter IPA, but lacking in complexity.

Tried on 24 Nov 2014 at 12:43

6.6

Downender (11357) reviewed Barrel of Monkeys from Tyne Bank Brewery 11 years ago

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5

Cask-conditioned at the Seven Stars, Bristol 9/10/2014. Copper coloured with a slight, off-white, head. Pine, some caramel, citrus fruits, dense malts and a dryish finish. Good.

Tried from Cask on 14 Oct 2014 at 14:41

6.8

Theydon_Bois (45766) reviewed Barrel of Monkeys from Tyne Bank Brewery 11 years ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7

Cask at CBC Clerko, 30/09/14. Almost clear chestnut brown with a decent off white covering. Nose is earthy hops, pine, grapefruit, bitter orange, candied fruits. Taste comprises orange pith, mango, grapefruit, caramel malt, earthy hop. Medium bodied, fine carbonation, pine linger in a bittering close. Ok IPA.

Tried from Cask on 09 Oct 2014 at 11:46

madmitch76 (40205) reviewed Barrel of Monkeys from Tyne Bank Brewery 11 years ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

22nd September 2014
Craft Clerkenwell. Cask. Clear deep amber beer, tiny pale cream colour head. Palate is light and semi dry. Mild fine carbonation. Light but bitter marmalade and citrus peel. Trace of lemon. Thin malts underneath. Citrus turns a little sweeter before a semi dry and crisp finish. Peel bitter lingers on. Decent.

Tried from Cask on 08 Oct 2014 at 02:17

6.9

RuneBlix (26068) reviewed Barrel of Monkeys from Tyne Bank Brewery 11 years ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5

Half pint, cask at Craft Beer Co, Clerkenwell. Deep amber coloured body with a tiny layer at the top. Pine, dried fruits and dark malty aromas. Flavoured with red orange, forest, and caramel leading to a smooth malt bitter finish. Well bodied. Nice and tasty (London 23.09.2014).

Tried from Cask on 01 Oct 2014 at 11:30

7.8

Garrold (11335) reviewed Barrel of Monkeys from Tyne Bank Brewery 11 years ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Keg at Leeds Int. BF. Gingery red. Thick, off white head. Thick marmalade maltiness. Herbal, minty hop. Taste is orange pith bitter. A bit toasty and buttery. Oily palate. Chewy, bitter finish.

Tried on 05 Sep 2014 at 07:23

WingmanWillis (38005) ticked Barrel of Monkeys from Tyne Bank Brewery 11 years ago

Tried on 25 Aug 2014 at 04:59

6.3

Ferris (26037) reviewed Barrel of Monkeys from Tyne Bank Brewery 11 years ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Cask - Pine and grapefruit hops. Clear amber with a rich beige head. Pine and a long pine bitterness. Bit of resin as well.

Tried from Cask on 21 Aug 2014 at 05:32