Silver in Belgian Strong Specialty Ale
Monk's Cellar, Roseville, CA
Hops
Tasting Notes
spice, golden raisin, white pepper, dry finish.
| Form | Use | Farm or Lot | Source | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saaz | Saaz | Not Found | dry hop | Not Found | monkscellar.com |
Aroma
Bergamot, honey, woody, chamomile tea, spicy
Grown by
Not Found
Diabolique is a Saaz dry-hopped Belgian-style strong golden ale from The Monk's Cellar, a Belgian-inspired brewpub in Roseville, California.
| Category | Medal | Entries | Brewery | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78, Belgian-Style Strong Specialty Ale | Silver (2nd place) | 46 | Monk's Cellar | Roseville, CA |
| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Belgian Style Strong Golden Ale | Monk's Cellar: drink menu |
| ABV | 7.7% | Monk's Cellar: drink menu |
| IBU | Not Found | Not Found |
| Hops | Saaz (dry hop) | Monk's Cellar: drink menu |
| Malts and grains | Not Found | Not Found |
| Yeast | Not Found | Not Found |
| Adjuncts, fruit, spices | Not Found | Not Found |
| Other | also sold in 750 ml bottles | Monk's Cellar: drink menu |
Dry hopped with Saaz hops. spice, golden raisin, white pepper, dry finish.
Source: Monk's Cellar: drink menu
spice, golden raisin, white pepper, dry finish.
Source: monkscellar.com
Saaz dry hopping is the only ingredient the menu names; the spice, golden raisin and white pepper in the description read as tasting notes, not additions.
| Hop as Published | Variety | Form | Use | Lot or Farm | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saaz | Saaz | Not Found | dry hop | Not Found | monkscellar.com |
| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Color (SRM) | Not Found | Not Found |
| Original gravity | Not Found | Not Found |
| Final gravity | Not Found | Not Found |
| Water | Not Found | Not Found |
| Process | Not Found | Not Found |
As category context only, the Brewers Association guideline has no style with the competition category's name; its Belgian-Style Strong Blonde Ale calls for 7.1 to 11.2 percent ABV, 20 to 50 IBU and 2 to 7 SRM, with a deceptively high alcohol character and relatively light body. The published 7.7% ABV fits that range.
| Year | Competition | Category | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Great American Beer Festival | Belgian-Style Strong Specialty Ale | Silver |
Generated from the loaded results for this brewery and beer name, not researched separately; years not loaded are not covered.
Monk's Cellar is in Roseville, CA. Brewery type in Open Brewery DB: Brewpub.
Links checked 2026-10-14: Website, Instagram.