もんくなし (Monkless)
もんくなし (Monkless)

もんくなし (Monkless)

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A classic Belgian Trappist-style abbey ale with a moderately sweet malt body offering toffee and raisin notes, complimented by fruity belgian yeast esters.

[Character]
Medium malt body bringing caramel, toffee, and raisin notes, to the abbey yeast's array of fruity esters.
[Food Pairing]
Beef Sukiyaki Udon, Gyukatsu, Gyudon, Beef Tataki
[Naming]
"Monku nashi" is a Japanese phrase that means "no (nashi) complaints (monku)", but nuance wise is more akin to "nothing wrong with that!" when trying something unquestionably good. We played on the idea of this also meaning "no monks" as, while this is undoubtedly very much a Trappist-inspired ale in character, there are certainly none within Kyoto Brewing (and no saints either, for that matter!).
[Brewer's Voice]
When it comes to classic beer styles such as a Trappist ales, making sure you are diligent with your process is the most important part for the end result. I wanted to keep this beer very true to style, but add just a little flair to emphasize what they do best. Trappist ales vary greatly in style and tend to be classified by their ABV. Single, Dubbel, Tripel, and Quad all increasing in strength. For this beer at 7% we went with a more Dubbel-inspired ale, but went a little lighter in colour than the dark red or brown colour often associated with the style.

This ale has a nice mix of toffee and biscuit flavors, with a touch of dry fruit character. To achieve this, I was able to use one of my favorite malts, “Special B”. This malt is quite delicious, so much so that I like to have some as a snack on brew days. This malt can contribute very strong dark fruit flavors, making it quite unique. This malt, blended with Munich and Pilsner malts, round out the profile. For hops we kept it simple but interesting, with German spalter hops for the whirlpool addition adding a bit of herbal spice character to balance out some of the malt sweetness, and a small bit of Rakau was used to add just a touch of extra tropical fruit aroma. Rakau, while not a traditional hop, was a fun addition to help emphasize some of the fruit character the Trappist ales are often known for. This fruit character was rounded out by the addition of an abbey ale yeast which produces some of the most beautiful fruit esters for these styles. Brewed in a traditional manner with just a couple modern twists, this beer is a treat for those who enjoy a classic but vibrant style.
Style
Belgian Special
Series
KBC2.0
ABV
7.0%
IBU
15
Gas Volume
2.6
Malt
Pilsner, Munich, Special B
Hop
Flex, Rakau, Spalter
Yeast
Abbey/Trappist Ale
Others
Sugar
Category
Happoshu
JAN
4589718741918