De Proef Terrapin Monstre Rouge

From De Proef – Monstre Rouge (Red Monster) is loosely based on Terrapin’s Big Hoppy Monster with a Belgian twist. It is an Imperial Flanders Red Ale of 8.5%, fermented with brettanomyces and aged with toasted American oak. The malt profile includes a range of Crystal malts, Munich and Terrapin’s signature Rye. It is hopped to 55 ibu’s with a blend of American hops.

De Proefbrouwerij – De Proef Terrapin Monstre Rouge – 750 ml bottle poured into a goblet. 8.5% abv. On tap at 38 Degrees Alhambra, CA

Appearance: Pours a cloudy auburn with a thin beige film. Leaves behind creamy lacing.

Aroma: Powdered sugar and dried fruit.

Taste: Red berry, dark chocolate. Finishes with  bitter and slightly burnt chocolate notes.

Mouthfeel: Full bodied, coating in fact. This draft offering was highly carbonated.

Overall: Very tasty, very complex. I would say this was an experiment that went rather well.