Victory Golden Monkey

Pros: Rich, complex, sweet Belgian style ale
Cons: May be hard to find in some regions

One of the most common misconceptions people have about beer is that dark beers are stronger than light beers. Acting on such a philosophy can spell big trouble if you pour a nice tall glass of something like Victory's Golden Monkey. Golden Monkey might ...

Pros: A nice style of beer
Cons: Too sweet

Yes indeedy, The Yanks are coming, or to put it another way: Over-hopped, over-hyped, and over-he ...

Pros: a sugary-sweet, yet complex and refreshing, tripel ale
Cons: the sweetness could be overwhelming for some

I love Belgian brews for one, simple reason... My sweet tooth. I am the kind of girl who can never bake a cake without licking the bowl. While I enjoy all sorts of good beer, my favorites will always be sweet and malty. Victory Golden ...

Pros: Authentic, rich, subtly spiced brew
Cons: May gush when you open it

I have visited the Victory Brewing Company on several occasions, but the most interesting time was the first. This brewery is a mecca for true beer enthusiasts, but it's a well hidden one. Victory is located in Downington, Pennsylvania, a small town...

Pros: A taste of Belgium in PA
Cons: not for everyone.

In the last several years my affection for the Victory Brewing Company in Downingtown, PA has grown by leaps and bounds. This is a microbrewery/brewpub founded back in 1996. It has emerged as one of my favorite breweries. They produce ...

Pros: Pays homage to the great ales of Belgium while maintaining its own individuality
Cons: What a tough question: Availability?

Weight: Medium Bodied (4)
Flavor: Balanced (3)
Compelxity: Very Complex (1?)

Having spent the last few days traveling the adventurous roads of beers not listed on epinions (adventurous as it will probably lose my top reviewer...

Pros: Zesty. Full flavored. Light body.
Cons: Can be difficult to find.

Tasty Triple Ale Ummm-mmm; here’s a zesty beer that delivers satisfaction ... and leaves an after-glow. Rich German malts and savory Belgian yeast sizzle in the Victory Brewing Company’s full-flavored, yet light-bodied, ...

Pros: Only Belgian-style Trippel available in a six pack
Cons: Expensive and hard to find in some areas

Though it doesn't make my favorite beer, the Victory Brewing Company of Downingtown PA is fast becom ...

Pros: You name it. It's all so good.
Cons: For me? Absolutely none! Well, maybe the price...

This is the beer that I judge all others by...my measuring stick, if you will. I have always been rather fond of Belgium trippels. When I see a domestic version of this, I always try it. Most versions of this classic only seek to replicate what has...