Monday Night Brewing Brewmaster Peter Kiley Talks Situational Ethics - Rye Barrel-Aged Rocky Road Imperial Stout

We spoke with Monday Night Brewing Brewmaster Peter Kiley about Situational Ethics - Rye Barrel-Aged Rocky Road Imperial Stout.

Who came up with this beer’s recipe?
Myself and our wooden cellar manager Tim McDonnell.

What’s your favorite aspect of this beer (flavor, aroma, etc.)?
It's not often that when trying to recreate such a well-known flavor that you actually nail it. This honestly tastes just like melted rocky road ice cream.

Is this your “desert island beer?”
Dessert island beer, yes. Desert island beer, absolutely not.

Can you describe this beer in 10 words or less?
Melted rocky road ice cream in a glass.

Do you know a story – or have a personal story – that revolves around this beer?
When Tim and I were designing this beer we collectively added a few inches to the waistline trying every brand of rocky road ice cream that we could find. R&D takes many different forms in the brewing industry, but this experience was easily one of the most wholesome and childish ones that we have ever done. It really was so much fun.

What's a good food pairing for this beer?
You know the answer. Just try them side by side and you will know exactly what I mean.

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