Monstre Rouge is loosely based off Terrapin’s ‘Big Hoppy Monster’ recipe with a little of Spike’s favorite ingredient (Rye Malt) thrown in for good measure. Fermented with one of Dirk’s coveted yeast strains (Brettanomyces) and aged on toasted American oak, this beer is tart, sour, sweet, hoppy and woody all wrapped up in a beautiful red color. Brewed with a copious amount of crystal malts ranging in color from 20-75 lovibond as well as Munich and Rye, the Monstre Rouge is not your ordinary Flanders Red. American hops impart hints of citrus and pine complement the complex malt and yeast flavors.ââ¬Â
