Pike Brewing Releases Pike Monk’s Uncle – Belgian Style Tripel

As cans continue to make momentum, Pike Brewing has recently launched one of its more popular beers in new 12-ounce cans. Pike Monk’s Uncle is a Belgian-style Tripel that until now had only been available in 22-ounce bottles and on draft.

Pike Monk’s Uncle is the third release from Pike Brewing that has made its way into cans. This Belgian-style Tripel is described as being light and complex with fruity and spicy esters and a pleasing sweetness. Hints of clove, banana and floral honey from the Belgian yeast enliven this bright beer, which finishes dry with a citrusy zing.

Since the beer’s introduction in 2008, Pike Monk’s Uncle has been honored with medals at various beer competitions. The beer has won a Gold medal at the North American Beer Awards, and more recently a Silver medal at the Great International Beer & Cider Competition and Best of the Northwest at the United States Beer Tasting Championship.

Pike Monk’s Uncle Stats:
MALT VARIETIES: Organic Pale & Pils, Malted Wheat, Aromatic, Rolled Oats, Organic Sugar
HOP VARIETIES: Nugget, Saaz
ABV 9.0%
IBU 34
OG 1.075
°L = 3.5

Pike Monk’s Uncle cans are currently available at the brewery in downtown Seattle and will begin appearing at Western Washington independent retailers this month.