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Victory Golden Monkey

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🌍 United States · Belgian Tripel · One of 9 Belgian Tripels in hopIQ

Pennsylvania's most popular Belgian-style ale. Fruity yeast esters of pear and banana, spicy phenols and a deceptively smooth finish for 9.5%. Golden Monkey introduced Belgian-inspired brewing to East Coast drinkers who'd never tasted Westmalle.

ABV
9.5%
IBU
25
SRM
golden5

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 20+ dimensions

malty
87%
banana
75%
yeasty
70%
spice
63%
alcohol warmth
55%
yeast
50%
fruity
50%
full-bodied
50%
clove
45%
bread
38%
clean finish
30%
sweet
25%

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About Belgian Tripel

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What is a Belgian Tripel?

Tripels are strong Belgian ales with 8–10% ABV. Deceptively pale, they offer fruit esters, spicy yeast, sweet malt and a warming finish.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Victory Golden Monkey

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 10–13°C in a goblet. The yeast character and carbonation are the stars — cold would suppress both.

Goblet
Recommended for this style

The wide mouth and heavy base promote head formation and channel rich aromatics toward the nose. Traditional for Belgian strong ales.

Drink within 2 years. Some complexity develops with age but the yeast character is best relatively fresh.

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WHERE TO BUY

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