Quebec microbreweries love Belgian style beers, certainly more than in other parts of Canada so it comes as no surprise to see a whole lot of different Belgian style beers in Quebec supermarkets. Mons Abbey Blonde is a traditional Belgian style beer that is a very intriguing brew.
As someone who lives in Ontario, I don't get a chance to try as many Belgian beers as I would like. As opposed to the relative simplicity of English style beers, Belgian styles are remarkably complex and diverse, a good one can be a real joy to drink. Mons is a Belgian style blonde, unlike what we think of blonde beers in North America, the only thing blonde about this is the colour. It is a very thick and strong beer, almost a meal in a glass. When you take a sip, you start by getting an overwhelming sweet flavour, with banana and honey notes, this fruity flavor is accented by a little bit of smokiness. The finish is decently bitter compared to most beers, but not particularly bitter compared to other Belgian style blondes. This beer has a very good balance and the sweet and fruitiness makes it much more drinkable than a commercial Belgian blonde like Leffe, so if you are unsure of Belgian style beers then I would suggest giving this a try.
This is a very new brewery, based in Amos, Quebec but their beer is available throughout Quebec in supermarkets and higher end beer stores.
Rating: 4 Steins
What you need to know
Brewery
8, rue de la Brasserie
Amos, QC J9T 3A2
Website:
http://www.belghbrasse.com/
Twitter:
@BelghBrasse
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