Name: White Monkey
Style: Tripel
Brewery: Victory Brewing Company website
Country: USA
Region: Downingtown, Pennsylvania
ABV: 9.5% abv
How served: 750ml corked and caged bottle poured into Kastaar tulip glass.
My Overall Opinion: Very Good 
I paired this beer with: Grilled Salmon.
Tasted on: Tuesday April 2, 2013
Notes:
This beer poured a clear golden color with a thin white head which dissipated quickly leaving a minimal lace on my glass.
The nose was had notes of pepper & minimal banana, along with sweet white grapes and coriander.
The taste was very pleasant with light notes of banana & cloves to go along with some nice semi sharp spiciness from the yeast which balances with a mild white grape and fruity sweetness. This beer finishes on the dry side with a touch of oakiness.
This beer had a light to medium crisp body with a slick/smooth warming from the alcohol with a minimal carbonation level.
Overall I was very pleased with this beer & prefer this to the Golden Monkey
On the Label:
Since his birth in 1997, our beloved Golden Monkey has remained playfully delightful and profoundly satisfying. His soul continues to glow with the wisdom of ages and inspired our own stroke of genius. Restless from his continuous journey to joy, we felt that some quiet time in American oak barrels that once matured white wine would further soothe this ale’s silken soul. After his three-month retreat, Golden Monkey emerged refreshed and invigorated with new character and flavor nuances that only make him more profound, and possibly even more playful.
Cheers,
Bill & Ron
Brewmasters at Victory
From their website:
White Monkey: Malt Beverage Aged In Wine Barrels
Since his birth in 1997, our beloved Golden Monkey has remained playfully delightful and profoundly satisfying. His soul continues to glow with the wisdom of ages and inspired our own stroke of genius. Restless from his continuous journey to joy, we felt that some quiet time in American oak barrels that once matured white wine would further soothe this ale’s silken soul. After his three-month retreat, Golden Monkey emerged refreshed and invigorated with new character and flavor nuances that only make him more profound, and possibly even more playful.
Composition
Malt: imported 2 row malts
Hops: whole flower European hops and coriander seed
ABV: 9.5%
Availability
Limited release in 750ml caged and corked bottles and on draft
