Monkish Banana Twin Stars | Imperial Stout – Monkish Brewing Co.

Technical Details

Tasting Profile

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Monkish Banana Twin Stars is a pastry-forward Imperial Stout from Monkish Brewing Co. of Torrance, California — an adjunct-laden variant of their celebrated Little Twin Stars series, here built around ripe banana alongside the house signatures of coconut, vanilla beans, and cacao nibs. In the glass it pours an opaque, near-black with a fine tan head that settles into a thin, persistent ring. The nose is immediately indulgent: overripe cavendish banana leads, layered behind a tide of milk chocolate, toasted coconut, sweet vanilla cream, and a whisper of dark cacao. On the palate the body is full, plush, and almost syrupy — the hallmark of Monkish’s pastry stout approach.

Sweetness is bold and generous, bitterness subdued to the point of invisibility, allowing the banana and coconut adjuncts to express themselves fully. Flavour notes of banana foster, dark chocolate brownie, shredded coconut, and a rich vanilla custard carry through mid-palate. The finish is long and warming, with a gentle roasty undertone arriving late to provide just enough balance. Best enjoyed fresh and slightly warmer than refrigerator temperature to unlock the full aromatic complexity. Explore the full Little Twin Stars universe on Untappd: https://untappd.com/b/monkish-brewing-co-little-twin-stars/3114248.

Food Pairing

Monkish Banana Twin Stars pairs luxuriously with a warm banana toffee pudding topped with salted caramel sauce — the beer’s coconut and vanilla notes amplifying the dessert’s richness. For a savoury contrast, a wedge of aged Comté or Gruyère cuts through the sweetness with its nutty, crystalline character, creating a balance that highlights the imperial stout’s dark chocolate depth.

Monkish Banana Twin Stars