Comments on: Victory Golden Monkey

By: chris

chris — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 15:53:19 +0000

This is the worst beer I have ever tried. I couldnt finish it.

By: Tom

Tom — Mon, 11 May 2009 19:15:53 +0000

Best beer ever! Can’t get it in St. Louis….damn shame!

By: Chodite

Chodite — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:03:14 +0000

And yes, that is Clay Aiken in my avatar :)

By: Chodite

Chodite — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:59:55 +0000

Overall Andy, I’d say the Rochefort 10 is my favorite of the favorites. Honestly, ANY of the trappist ales are amazing. I would drink them all day, everyday if I could…

As far as easier-to-find Belgians, I’m a big fan of most tripels that come out of Belgian. My faves being Gouden Carolus, Westmalle & Tripel Karmeliet.

My absolute favorite tripel is one that you likely won’t find in the States. I was lucky enough to try it on tap during the ’09 Belgian Beer Fest at Maxs (Maxs.com) taphouse in Baltimore just a few weeks ago. It’s called De Dolle Dulle Teve… also known as Mad Bitch. Swear to God. Amazing tripel that I’d give just about anything to have access to on a daily basis.

But it was Victory’s Golden Monkey which opened my senses and lead me on the path of amazing, Belgian beer. I actually remember the 1-2 punch: Golden Monkey –> Delirium Tremens… and the rest is beautiful history!

By: Andy Murphy

Andy Murphy — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 02:07:13 +0000

Ah, Golden Monkey the Gateway Beer. Chodite, indulge me — what are your favorite Belgians? I’m planning a couple of weeks of Belgian and Belgian-style brews. Three Chimays; Affligem; Rochefort 6, 8, and 10; Achel; Orval… The Ommegang brews, Allagash… etc

Is that Clay Aiken getting handsy in your avatar?