Monkish Brewing Co. Sacred Circles

Name: Monkish Brewing Co. Sacred Circles
Brand: Beer
SKU: 689c5d801603daee77101d0c
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.39 (1508 reviews)

NEIPA - New England IPA 10 º

Monkish Brewing Co.

Sacred Circles is a powerful Double IPA that showcases an intensely saturated hop profile. The trio of Galaxy, Motueka, and Strata hops delivers an explosive sensory experience of ripe passionfruit, zesty lime, and sweet strawberry, grounded by a subtle, resinous dankness. Despite its significant 10% ABV, the alcohol is masterfully integrated, providing a smooth, warming glow rather than sharp heat. The malt base is supportive and soft, allowing the tropical and citrus layers to remain at the forefront. This beer exemplifies a modern hop-forward intensity, finishing with a balanced bitterness and a lingering essence of tropical fruit juice.

Appearance. Hazy gold to light orange (7-9 SRM) with a thick, persistent, creamy white head that leaves dense lacing on the glass.

Aroma. Intense hop aroma featuring prominent passionfruit, mango, and citrus lime. Secondary notes of strawberry and a hint of dank resin. Malt is low and neutral, providing a clean, grainy backdrop to the fruit-forward profile.

Taste. Strong, complex hop flavors dominated by tropical fruit, lime zest, and berries. Bitterness is firm but smooth, lacking any harshness. A light, supportive malt character offers soft bready notes before transitioning into a medium-dry finish with a lingering tropical and resinous aftertaste.

Mouthfeel. Medium-full body with a smooth, pillowy texture. Carbonation is moderate. A noticeable but well-integrated alcohol warmth is present, without any hop-derived astringency.

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