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Juicy Monkey

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Pineapple and orange lead the aroma and meet notes of fruit juice in this hazy imperial IPA, hopped with Sabro, Lotus and Sultana. It comes in at 9.5% ABV and 25 IBU. Victory introduced it as the newest member joining the Monkey crew, a hop-forward addition to a line that otherwise leans on Belgian yeast and spice.

ABV
9.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyfruityhoppy
citrusy
fruity
hoppy
juicy
tropical
spicy
Aroma
The nose is immediately dominated by bright tropical stone fruit—ripe pineapple and sweet orange blossom lead the charge.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Juicy Monkey

◎ Appearance

Juicy Monkey presents a pale golden hue beneath a substantial cream-colored head that clings persistently to the glass. The beer is visibly hazy throughout, with suspended yeast and hop particles creating a soft, luminous turbidity characteristic of the style. Fine carbonation rises steadily, maintaining good head retention and lacing on the glass.

pale goldenthick cream headhazy suspensionfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately dominated by bright tropical stone fruit—ripe pineapple and sweet orange blossom lead the charge. Supporting this are subtle herbal and spice undertones from the hop blend, while a faint floral quality suggests the Lotus variety. The overall impression is of fresh fruit juice concentrate rather than aggressive bittering hops.

pineapple, orangetropical fruit juiceherbal floralitysoft spice

◐ Taste

The palate opens soft and juicy, delivering immediate tropical fruit flavors that echo the aromatic promise—pineapple pulp mingles with orange zest and gentle citrus. Bitterness remains restrained at 25 IBU, allowing the fruity sweetness and creamy mouthfeel to dominate the mid-palate. A light, almost velvety texture coats the tongue, with just enough hop definition to prevent one-dimensional sweetness.

juicy tropicalrestrained bitternesscreamy bodyfruit-forward palate

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively dry, with residual orange pith lingering softly on the palate. Carbonation carries the beer through to a refreshing, medium-length conclusion without harsh astringency or sticky sweetness.

clean, dryrefreshing fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
84
Finish
78
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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About Hazy IPA

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What is a Hazy IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

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