Crosby's Kitchen & CocktailSamuel Adams Grumpy Monk

The long held brewing traditions of Belgian monks aren’t meant to be broken. Yet, to the monks’ dismay, the distinctive character of Belgian yeast with its spicy clove and fruit notes can be reimagined when combined with the brazen hop character of an IPA. These hops impart a citrusy, piney, and earthy flavor that’s balanced by a roasted malt sweetness for a complex and playful brew. Our inspiration for this brew began with the idea of taking some of the elements we loved about IPAs, with their citrusy, piney character, and seeing what happened when we combined it with other style influences. In our travels to Belgium we fell in love with the complex character of their distinctive yeasts with their spicy and fruity quality. This wasn’t an obvious fit with the hop character of an IPA but we had to give it a shot. The trick was in finding the balance of these flavors. The result is golden ale with layers of complex flavor from apricot and clove, to a cereal maltiness, and a citrusy hop finish.