Monk's Gold: ABV 4.0%
Monk's Gold is, as the name implies, a Golden beer from Howard Town Brewery, just down the road from where we live in Glossop, Derbyshire.
It pours well, with a light (though not long lasting) head, very little sediment and light carbonation.
Monk's Gold is light and hoppy, made with Halcyon and Crystal malts, and Pioneer and Bobek hops and on the nose, the primary aroma is of sweet orangey citrus. Quite fresh.
From the bottle:
Above Glossop to the south is the hill of Whiteley Nab (locally known to hikers and dog walkers like myself as The Nab) and across this hill winds Monks Road.
Legend has it that the monks used this road to transport gold from their local estates to their abbey in North Wales - or at least to nearby Charlesworth, where the road ends.
After all this exertion, they would no doubt have appreciated a few pints of the crisp, clear, tasty Monks Gold.
The flavour is initially warm and sweet malt, with hints of orange followed by a short, dry, hoppy finish. I wish it had a touch more carbonation to liven things up a bit, but it's nevertheless a lovely, fresh flavoured ale...
Verdict: 3.5/5
It pours well, with a light (though not long lasting) head, very little sediment and light carbonation.
Monk's Gold is light and hoppy, made with Halcyon and Crystal malts, and Pioneer and Bobek hops and on the nose, the primary aroma is of sweet orangey citrus. Quite fresh.
From the bottle:
Above Glossop to the south is the hill of Whiteley Nab (locally known to hikers and dog walkers like myself as The Nab) and across this hill winds Monks Road.
Legend has it that the monks used this road to transport gold from their local estates to their abbey in North Wales - or at least to nearby Charlesworth, where the road ends.
After all this exertion, they would no doubt have appreciated a few pints of the crisp, clear, tasty Monks Gold.
The flavour is initially warm and sweet malt, with hints of orange followed by a short, dry, hoppy finish. I wish it had a touch more carbonation to liven things up a bit, but it's nevertheless a lovely, fresh flavoured ale...
Verdict: 3.5/5