Golden Monkey - Victory Brewing Company

AmitC

Indiana

3.88/5  rDev +4.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Deep yellow in color. A lot of suspended yeast. Hazy and unclear. Very few bubbles are seen rising up. About two finger thick off white colored head that stays as a thin layer. Excellent Belgian lace on the sides as the head fades.

Somewhat complex with moderate spiciness, some fruity esters. Some spicy, pepper and clove like aroma. Fruity smell is typical of banana and a bit of hefe. Some Belgian yeast is felt as well. Slight malt character. No apparent alcohol. May be some noble hops.

A good blend of spices (clove and pepper taste), yeast smoothness and some faint alcohol. Very hitting touch on tongue. Carbonation and very slight bitterness leaves a dry finish with a lowly bitter aftertaste.

Medium-light body, very lighter despite the alcohol strength. Effervescent. No astringency. Alcohol is not felt, but provides some warmth.

Maltiness is a bit lacking. Drinks like an ordinary Belgian strong pale ale.

Serving type: bottle

01-15-2013 23:57:22 | More by AmitC

dancaplette

Massachusetts

3.9/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

poured from a bottle into a chalice glass.

appearance is a bright, but slightly hazy gold, with a white creamy two finger head that disappears quickly but, leaves a thin white layer. this beer also has a light carbonation.

smell- the first sense is of a weak saison with banana in the forefront. a deeper smell unveils a fresh clove aroma. and sweetness with the malts.

taste- the banana and clove come through, with some hops also as it warms up. the high alcohol is hidden well. and a sticky sweetness flavor from the hops.

m- has a heavy bready feel as you swirl it in your mouth, along with the carbonation that last through this pour. feels thick and syrupy as you swallow

o- a nice effort. I expected a little more though with the high abv. a good beer to take your time with

Serving type: bottle

05-25-2013 20:59:54 | More by dancaplette

BlueMoon10

Mississippi

4/5  rDev +8.1%

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New York

4/5  rDev +8.1%

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New York

3.75/5  rDev +1.4%

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New Jersey

2.5/5  rDev -32.4%

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California

4/5  rDev +8.1%

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Massachusetts

2/5  rDev -45.9%

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Florida

4/5  rDev +8.1%

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Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -18.9%

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California

3/5  rDev -18.9%

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Florida

3.75/5  rDev +1.4%

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Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev +1.4%

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New York

3.5/5  rDev -5.4%

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Florida

4.25/5  rDev +14.9%

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Virginia

4/5  rDev +8.1%

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Florida

3.75/5  rDev +1.4%

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3.25/5  rDev -12.2%

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Virginia

3.75/5  rDev +1.4%

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New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev +1.4%

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Texas

2.75/5  rDev -25.7%

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New Jersey

3.25/5  rDev -12.2%

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Tennessee

4.25/5  rDev +14.9%

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Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +14.9%

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California

3.75/5  rDev +1.4%

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