The Monarchy

Client Brewer in Stolberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany 🇩🇪
Owned by Freigeist Bierkultur

Established in 2012

Contact
Diepenlinchener Str. 20, Stolberg, 52224, Germany
Description
Side project of "Freigeist Bierkultur", formerly known as "Monarchy of Musselland".

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7.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
500ml bottle [10% abv]. Hazy, dark brown colour with crimson glimmer and small, creamy, half-way lasting, minimally lacing, beige head. Minimally smoky, roasty, dark malty and fruity aroma, notes of blackcurrant, a touch of chocolate and green wood. Taste is tart, fruity and roasty dark malty, notes of blackcurrant, dark chocolate, woody and minimally smoky overtones, a slightly nutty touch, fruit acid, well hidden alcohol. Well balanced, refreshing tartness, good drinkability.
Tried from Bottle on 10 May 2019 at 14:35

7.1/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
500ml bottle [10% abv]. Hazy to murky, brown-ish, darkest purple colour with small, thick, creamy, half-way lasting, minimally lacing, beige head. Smoky, chocolately, dark malty and slightly fruity aroma, notes of smoked birchwood, chocolate, hints of elderberry. Taste is smoky malty, slightly chocolately and fruity, minimally dry, tart, notes of elderberry, hints of smoked wood and fresh, green wood; smooth and soft palate. Well hidden alcohol, well balanced - nice composition.
Tried from Bottle on 09 Jan 2019 at 18:30

7.3/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
0.5 l bottle from 'Vormann Brauerei', 2015 vintage at 10% abv, cellared for three-and-a-half years. Clear, ruby with a thin, frothy, almost stable, off-white head. Slightly sweetish, sourish, fairly fruity aroma of lots of blackcurrant, elderberry and a touch of caramel. Moderately sweet, a bit malty, minimally oxidized, gently sour and quite fruity taste of massive blackcurrant, elderberry, some caramel and hints of molasses, followed by a medium long, gently tart, moderately dry, a bit oxidized and just minimally smoky finish. Medium body, slightly astringent and moderately effervescent mouthfeel, average carbonation. Quite nice, but the great base beer is pretty much hidden behind the berries. I prefer the standard version.
Tried from Bottle on 13 Nov 2018 at 20:36

7.5/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 8
Refrigerated 0.5 L brown bottle poured into a glass. Dark brown with very small off-white head. Aroma is elderberry, medium body, low carbonation, and very little lacing. Taste is elderberry, herbs, and some smoke.
Tried from Bottle on 04 Nov 2018 at 00:42

6.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Poured at Shelton Festival, dark brown with medium beige head. The aroma is berry and oak. Slick body, floral, berry, oak, dry finish, good.
Tried on 21 Sep 2018 at 02:59

6.9/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Poured at Shelton Festival, purple with medium pink head that lasts. The aroma is currants, oak, earth. Medium body, jammy, berry, currants, oak, boozy finish, very good.
Tried on 21 Sep 2018 at 02:58

7.1/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Refrigerated 0.5 L brown bottle poured into a glass. Dark brown with small off-white head. Aroma is smoke, medium body, lower carbonation, and little lacing. Taste is dark fruit (currants mostly), dark malt, and some smoke.
Tried from Bottle on 01 Sep 2018 at 20:19

6.8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
0.33 l bottle from 'Vormann Brauerei'. Almost clear, orangeish amber with a thin, frothy, almost stable, white head. Slightly sweetish, sourish, gently fruity and slightly spicy aroma of rhubarb, lemon and some caraway. Slightly sweet, moderately sour, gently fruity and a bit spicy taste of rhubarb, lemon, some honey and a touch of caraway, followed by a short, moderately tart, gently dry, slightly minerally and a little spicy finish. Thin to medium body, smooth, minimally astringent and slightly effervescent mouthfeel, soft carbonation. Very well-balanced and mellow Gose, super easy to drink, the additional spices are far in the background.
Tried from Bottle on 09 Aug 2018 at 19:57

7.4/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 9 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
Aus der Flasche 2015-08 in der Monterey Bar getrunken. Spannende Mischung zwischen Altbier und Sour Ale. Schön süffig!
Tried on 28 Jul 2018 at 18:38

6.6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
500ml bottle, thanks to Erzengel! Pours a deep purple, large purple-pink head. Light fruity nose, blackcurrant hints. Light, thin and surprisingly watery on the palette, albeit juicy. Some light smoky hints behind some mildly juicy blackcurrants. Some red wine acidity creeping in mid-way through with nutty echoes. Interesting and different for sure.
Tried from Bottle on 23 Jun 2018 at 18:59