Brewmaster monks are considered a bain to the game right now becaue they are too good. That being said if you want to play one nobody can stop you.
I have what I believe to be a close to BIS BM monk with this toon Neverfotm @ Bleeding Hollow - Community - World of Warcraft This is a bit of a glass cannon build, however your bubble's absorption rate i based on your armor and agility, while you will have low HP you will have a huge bubble on you as well. The real key pieces are the neck gloves and legs, all give a bonus to armor which gives a huge boost to your bubble. The rest provides a bonus to your attack power either directly or through agility, both give you the killing force as well as a smaller bonus to your bubble.
The big problem with that toon is the rings, Get Charged gear of agility or power, both provide the same amount of attack power which is what you are after.
For weapons dual Shadowfang's will be your most damage, and increase your agility the most which in turn will increase your bubble the most.
For Race that is a little tricky for Alliance. I think Night Elf is is a good option for Shadow Meld, although you may not be as helpful on Monk as other races, you want to be in the fight generating chi to replenish your bubble. Still it could be good for posting up before the EFC gets to you for a sneak attack. Human can be good for the extra trinket slot, Having a free slot for a touch of the void of AGM is always welcome. And an argument could be made for panda for the food buff and the stun.
