White Monkey
Victory Brewing Company in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, United States 🇺🇸
Belgian Style - Tripel Rotating|
Score
7.18
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Golden Monkey aged in Chardonnay barrels.
“Our Golden Monkey is beloved by many, so we anticipate some heartfelt responses to our intriguing transformation of this beer,” expressed Victory brewmaster Bill Covaleski. “The wine barrel aging has had a substantial and delicious impact on the Golden Monkey.”
Approximately 100 oak barrels that once held chardonnay varietal white wine from Wente Vineyards of Livermore, CA were filled with Golden Monkey and aged at ambient temperatures in the Downingtown brewery for 3 months. This process is an extension of an experiment dating back 6 years prior, when a single oak barrel once holding white wine from local vintner, Chaddsford Winery, was used in a similar manner to produce a test batch which never left the brewery. Deemed delicious by Victory brewmasters and brewing staff, the White Monkey project was made possible through a collaborative partnership with Wente Vineyards.
“Our Golden Monkey is beloved by many, so we anticipate some heartfelt responses to our intriguing transformation of this beer,” expressed Victory brewmaster Bill Covaleski. “The wine barrel aging has had a substantial and delicious impact on the Golden Monkey.”
Approximately 100 oak barrels that once held chardonnay varietal white wine from Wente Vineyards of Livermore, CA were filled with Golden Monkey and aged at ambient temperatures in the Downingtown brewery for 3 months. This process is an extension of an experiment dating back 6 years prior, when a single oak barrel once holding white wine from local vintner, Chaddsford Winery, was used in a similar manner to produce a test batch which never left the brewery. Deemed delicious by Victory brewmasters and brewing staff, the White Monkey project was made possible through a collaborative partnership with Wente Vineyards.
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7.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 8
Bottle. Amber beer with a cream head. White wine and light yeast aroma. Malt and oak flavor with white wine and light yeast. Medium bodied. Malt and oak linger with vanilla, white wine, and light yeast.
Tried
from Bottle
on 12 Apr 2013
at 16:41
7.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Shared from a 75 cl bottle. Fairly clear dark gold with a thick white head. Feint coconut aroma. Smooth and creamy mouthfeel with moderate carbonation. More coconut in the taste along with some bitter hops. Unlike any other tripel I have ever had, but pretty decent.
Tried
from Bottle
on 24 Mar 2013
at 16:44
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Pours deep clear amber into a tulip. White conglomerate head with medium retention recedes leaving spot lacing to mottle surface. Grape and oak aromas. Soft with sweet wine and caramel flavors upfront turning to oak and marshmallow before the lasting hot, sour fruit finish.
Tried
on 14 Mar 2013
at 15:03