Flying Monkeys Belle Époque

Name: Flying Monkeys Belle Époque
Brand: Beer
SKU: 56b33d7ef70fb5fb0e0952a4
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.7 (1185 reviews)

Imperial IPA 10 º 72 IBU

Flying Monkeys Craft Brewery

This golden Specialty IPA celebrates a decade of craft with a potent, sensory-rich profile. Fermented with a traditional Belgian ale yeast, it balances Old World complexity with New World hop intensity. Bright Citra hops deliver punchy citrus and tropical fruit notes, while Glacier hops contribute an elegant woody and herbal undertone. The yeast interaction provides a signature spicy, peppery phenolic character and subtle fruit esters like pear. Despite its formidable strength, the beer maintains an elegant dryness and a crisp, dry-hopped finish that belies its power, embodying a retrospective yet optimistic spirit of the Belle Époque.

Appearance. Deep gold to light amber (SRM 6-9). Large, persistent, rocky white head with intricate lacing. Slight haze from extensive dry-hopping.

Aroma. High intensity. Bold hop profile of grapefruit, passion fruit, and herbal, woody accents. Strong Belgian yeast character featuring white pepper, clove, and pear-like esters. Very low pale malt sweetness.

Taste. Initial hit of tropical hops and sharp citrus bitterness. Mid-palate reveals complex spicy phenols and peppery yeast notes. High bitterness is balanced by the alcohol rather than residual sugar. Finishes exceptionally dry and clean with a lingering hop resin and spicy aftertaste.

Mouthfeel. Medium-full body with a creamy, smooth texture. High carbonation adds a lively effervescence. Noticeable, warming alcohol presence that remains well-integrated and smooth.

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