Monty Python's Holy Grail Ale - Beer of the Week 3

Beer of the Week 3

Monty Python’s Holy Grail Ale

The Facts: Monty Python’s Holy Grail Ale is brewed by the Black Sheep Brewery in Masham, North Yorkshire, England. They started brewing the beer in 1999 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Monty Python’s Flying Circus. It has 4.7% ABV. More information about the beer and the brewery can be found at www.blacksheepbrewery.co.uk

What They Say: Average rating of 2.93 out of 5 at RateBeer.com. Average rating of 3.49 out of 5 at BeerAdvocate.com

What I Say: When I first saw this beer on the shelf I thought it was a bit of a gimmick. Well, it turns out it kind of is a gimmick. The beer is ok. It has a honey yellow color and very little head. One of the first things that hit me was the beer’s aroma. It has a strong, floral, hoppy, smell. That translates into the flavor as well. The flavor has some floral notes. At first I was drinking it ice cold out of the fridge. As the beer warmed up the flavor became fuller and more complex. The bottle says “serve cool.” I would definitely recommend doing so. It makes the beer more enjoyable.

Final Rating: 3 out of 6 pints.