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Overall similarity
hopIQ take
La Fin du Monde if you want Belgian elegance and restraint,
Victory Golden Monkey if you want boldness and fruit-forward punch.
Both clock in at nearly identical ABV and IBU, but they're steering you in different directions—one's a refined evening sipper, the other demands your attention. The half-point ABV difference matters less than their philosophies: Unibroue's playing it cool, Victory's flexing.
At a glance
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Beer DNA
Body
Δ 2
Sweetness
Δ 0
Bitterness
Situations
In words
La Fin du Monde
La Fin du Monde is what happens when Belgian brewers practice patience. You get this honeyed, almost champagne-like body that feels lighter than 9% has any right to. The spice notes are whisper-quiet—clove and black pepper in the background—and there's this subtle, dry finish that keeps you coming back. It's the tripel that doesn't announce itself.
Victory Golden Monkey
Victory Golden Monkey hits different. Banana and bubblegum leap out immediately, followed by this subtle stone fruit character that lingers. There's more presence on the palate—thicker, rounder—and the alcohol warmth is noticeable in the finish. It's a beer that feels confident, almost cocky, but not in an off-putting way.
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Similarly hopped
Within Δ 0. Neither reads as noticeably more bitter on this axis.
Bitterness 38 vs 38 · Δ 0
Δ 0
Texture
Δ 6
Only La Fin du Monde
Shared character
Only Victory Golden Monkey