"> Monk's Café - On Tap

Updated: Thursday, March 28, 2024

2SP The Russi✫n Cherry Cordial

PENNSYLVANIA - Bourbon barrel aged Imperial Stout blended with cocoa nibs and a fresh cherry puree. A warming, smooth and complex sipper. 9%abv 

Alternate Ending Bomba

NEW JERSEY - An Iberian Lager brewed with Spanish short-grain paella rice and a light, yet noticeable addition of saffron. A crisp lager with a very pleasant dry finish. 4%abv 

Boon Geuze Selection

BELGIUM - Lambic from specific foeders are selected to best produce a “keg conditioned” geuze. Full bodied with signature sourness and low carbonation. 6.3%abv  

Chimay Dorée

BELGIUM - Chimay Gold was formerly reserved for the monastic community, staff and guests of Scourmont Abbey. Refreshingly crisp with a nice balance of citrus and spice. Finishes with a hint of bitterness. 4.8%abv 

Corsendonk Christmas Ale

BELGIUM - Medium body. Deep amber color. All malt in the aroma with a bit of coffee, chocolate and “root beer” in the finish. Spices are well integrated into the beer. A staff favorite. 8.1%abv  

De Dolle Oerbier

BELGIUM - Nat & Straff! OriginalBeer is brewed from no less than 6 malts, Poperinge Golding hop flowers and a special yeast which make it a little tart. 9%abv 

De Glazen Toren Ondineke

BELGIUM - A classically brewed golden blond Triple. Generously hopped with Styrian Golding hops with a malty slightly honey-like backbone. 8.5%abv 

De Halve Moon Brugse Zot

BELGIUM - Refreshing blonde ale with a hint of citrus-y hops. This is awesome when its fresh – this keg is very fresh. 6%abv 

Dupont Saison

BELGIUM - This benchmark saison has been brewed at the farm-brewery since 1844. Still owned and operated by the same family. Founded by Rimaux Deridder in 1844 and passed through to Louis Dupont in 1920. Then passed to Sylva Rosier in 1945, who passed it on to his son Marc Rosier in 1964. Marc's nephew, Oliver Dedeycker took over the brewing duties in 2002. Peppery hops and fruity esters derived soley from the hops and yeast. This is the Saison that inspired hundreds of brewers from around the world. This is still perfection. 6.5%abv 

Hill Farmstead Arthur

VERMONT - This Farmstead® ale is part of the Ancestral Series. Crafted from American malted barley, American and European hops, their distinctive farmhouse yeast and farm well water. Unfiltered and naturally carbonated. 6%abv 

Hill Farmstead Everett

VERMONT - Named for Shaun Hill’s grandfather’s brother, this porter is unfiltered and naturally carbonated. Complex backbone of chocolate, coffee, malty sweetness. This world-class Porter is so very good! 7.2%abv 

Hill Farmstead Foster

VERMONT - From the Ancestral Series, an American IPA brewed with Citra and Simcoe hops and the Farmstead’s house ale yeast. 6%abv 

Hill Farmstead Society & Solitude #6

VERMONT - One in the Philosophical series of experimental imperial IPAs. This version is brewed almost exclusively with hand-selected Mosaic hops from the Pacific Northwest. 8%abv 

Monk's Café Flemish Sour Ale

BELGIUM - Our own private label brewed for us by the family owned Van Steenberge brewery, just outside of Ghent, Belgium. Medium body, red color, somewhat fruity nose, malt flavor with a slight lactic sourness. A real thirst quencher and palate cleanser. 5.5%abv 

My Local Brew Works Renegade Bernadette

PHILADELPHIA - Originally brewed in a small batch as a collaboration with Monk's Tom and Bernadette, (hence the name), this revisit of the recipe uses a saison base with fruity Kveik yeast. It is then dry hopped with Azacca hops resulting in an amalgamation of Saison, Norwegian Farmhouse, and an American Pale Ale. 6.5%abv 

OEC Brewing Trifaldi

CONNECTICUT - An open-fermented English Oatmeal Stout brewed with Marris Otter and Crystal malts, flaked oats, and malted barley. Full bodied and flavorful with a dry finish. 5.5%abv 

Oxbow Regards for Everyone

MAINE - A barrel-aged mixed fermentation ale brewed with seven grains and blended with Vidal Blanc grape juice. 6.5% abv 

Petrus Oak Aged Pale Ale

BELGIUM - This is a staff favorite. This beer is aged 18 months in oak barrels, which provides the sour note this beer exhibits. Both refreshing and bracing. 7.3%abv 

Ploughman Farm Cider Stark

PENNSYLVANIA - An American strong cider based around Spitzenburg apples, with Dabinett and Ashmead Kernal apples as well. Juicy and complex with a long dry finish. Thanks to Ben for the first pours outside the tasting room. 8.5%abv 

Russian River Blind Pig

CALIFORNIA - Perhaps my favorite West Coast IPA. Solid hop aromas and finish backed up by the perfect balance of malt. 6.1%abv  

Russian River Pliny the Elder

WINDSOR, CALIFORNIA - A bit of history first: Vinnie Cilurzo brewed America's first Double IPA, named "Inaugural Ale", back in 1994 at Blind Pig Brewing Co, Temecula, CA. Then Vinnie was hired as the original and only head brewer at Korbel Chanpagnes Cellars' foray into brewing - Russian River Brewing Co. Vinnie and his wife, Natalie bought the brewery a few years later and opened their Santa Rosa location. Vinnie is the originator of this style and he still brews the best version, Pliny the Elder. Brewed with copious amounts of Amarillo, Centennial, CTZ, and Simcoe hops. Very hoppy, but not a hop bomb - the balance of the malt and hops is extraordinary. Super drinkable, but be careful it's 8%abv. $8.50 PINT 

Russian River STS Pils

CALIFORNIA - A classic, unfiltered, European-style Pilsner. Straw in color. Hop forward with a mild malt foundation, distinct lager yeast characteristic, and a dry, bitter finish. Perfectly balanced. 5.4%abv 

Russian River Supplication

CALIFORNIA - Brown ale aged in French oak pinot noir barrels for 6 to 18 months. Vinnie then blends these barrels into this magic elixir. He adds fresh sour cherries and three “wild” yeast strains: Brettanomyces, Lactobacillus & Pediococcus. I get malt, oak, wine, cherries, and a subtle pineapple note from the brett. 7.2% 

Straffe Hendrik Brugs Quadrupel

BELGIUM - A dark brown, rich quad heavy with De Halve Maan brewery’s specialty malt blend.  Full bodied with notes of caramel and dried dark fruits as it warms in the glass.  11%abv  

Westmalle Dubbel

BELGIUM - A dark, red-brown beer with notes of caramel, malt and fruity esters followed by a long, dry finish. Rich and complex.  A rarity on draft.  7%abv