Berry Monkey is the latest in the Belgian-style “Monkey” beers from Pennsylvania’s Victory Brewing, joining several other high-strength brews in the series (Golden, Sour, Merry, Tart). I’d posted the press release with details here, and Victory had sent me cans of Berry Monkey to sample as well. It’s brewed as … Continue reading
It’s Monkey Time: I received a six-pack of Berry Monkey, the fruited sour Belgian-style tripel from Victory Brewing this weekend. I’d posted the press release about the new beer a couple of week ago, and the brewery offered to send samples, which I accepted. Berry Monkey is 9.5% ABV and … Continue reading
Victory Brewing added a new “Monkey” to its lineup of Belgian-inspired beers that started with Golden Monkey: Berry Monkey, a soured Belgian-style tripel with the addition of raspberry. The rollout is part of a new 2022 campaign named, I kid you not, “It’s Monkey Time.” Press release: As fans continue … Continue reading
Tonight is Krampus Night, which in central European folklore celebrates Krampus, the companion of St. Nicholas who punished children who misbehave. Krampusnacht occurs on the eve of the Feast of St. Nicholas on December 6, during which Krampus appears on the street to dispense coal and bundles of birch branches. As … Continue reading
On Thursday, April 16, east coasters Dogfish Head Brewing and Victory Brewing are teaming up to bring one of more creative events I’ve seen to the Craft Brewers Conference (and that’s saying something). It’s an art exhibit: Amber Waves, The Art of American Craft Beer. Now in its third year, AMBER … Continue reading
Individually, any beer from both Stone Brewing and Dogfish Head could very likely qualify as an “unusual” beer. And I would easily call any of the collaboration brews Stone participates in unusual. So when Stone, Dogfish, and Victory Brewing all collaborated earlier this year—you know the resulting beer, Saison du … Continue reading