Lazy Monk Brewing

Commercial Beer Reviews
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My wife and I were finally able to stop by Lazy Monk Brewery a couple of weeks ago. The beer was amazing, and the brewer was a nice guy as well.  :wink:

The highlight for me was the Bohemian Dark Lager. I had been waiting to sample this dark concoction for a few years. It did not disappoint. Malty, some toffee and cocoa notes, and did I say malty? Just the right body, and smooth. Brought a four pack of tall boys home, and drank them Too quickly. On tap I got a slight roasty note, but did not get that in the can. Overall, this is my ideal beer.

My wife’s favorite was the Pilsner. Nice and hoppy with a good bite at the end. Fantastic.

I also had the Maibock, and loved the malt profile. Wish I didn’t have to drive a few hours after the visit so I could down a liter of this.

Leos was kind enough to give me a taster of the Bier de Garde, and the Keller pivo. Some nice spicey notes, and a full body on the Bier de Gatde. I could drink a lot of this in the lovely Wisonsin summer. Loved the aroma on the Keller.

I cannot wait for the new location. It looks like it going to be a mighty nice place. I am going to stop by as often as possible. Hopefully we will get the cabin in Minnesota fixed up, so that this becomes a yearly stop.

Lastly, I got to meet one of my brewing heroes. It was so much fun to visit the brewery, and I got a nice little tour of the brewing setup as well. It was great getting to meet Leos, and there is nothing like a good conversation with a good beer. A wonderful time. I look forward to the next visit.

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Excellent review.

Someday, someday we will get there.

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Great Review!

Where abouts in MN is the cabin?

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Near Brainerd,in Pilager. It’s my wife’s family cabin.

5

Kyle,

It was great to meet you. Let me know when you are around next time.

Keep on brewing.

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I am not that far.

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Cool, as is mine!

Maybe meet up for a beer sometime!

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I’ve had Leos Beers and, yes, I’d hang out at Lazy Monk on a regular basis if I lived up there! Great beers! Some of my favorite styles!

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Thank you Keith.
I would hand out in your place if I was in Huntsville. You also make great beers.

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we need to do a beer exchange again soon. Easier now that we are packaging regularly. I’d love to have more of your pils and dunkel!

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Sure thing. Lets’ wait till fall when temps are colder for shipping. Now I have 5 beers in cans.

The only thing that I do not put into the cans is low alcohol helles/Keller beer. Good seller in the taproom but sucks as a packaged product.

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I need to invent a transporter so I can hang out at BOTH!  You guys both make such great beers.

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Oakshire recently hired an in house graphics guy and purchased a can labeller.  We now can pretty much all of our specialty beers since it’s so easy.  Latest one is Gose in cans!

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A transporter would also make it easier to have a group hug. :wink:

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Love the group hugs.

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Sure thing! I will pick up some Lazy Monk on the way. :wink:

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Leos has a nice place there and good beers. He might even let you work for him when you visit (for free of course). I can’t wait to see the new place. We need some more construction photos here or on FB.

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Keep wanting to stop, but I usually can convince my travel mates to stop at Fosters Cheese House to get a couple growlers.  Leo’s makes wonderful lager brews.  Not a weak one in the lineup.

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Foster Cheese House does not have too much of my beer anymore. There are stores in Eau Claire close by the freeway that have it.