Was bumping around Sunday getting a tire replaced.
That took about 25 minutes so I had a bit of time to wander through a nearby liquor store to peek at the craft beer section.
I found a domestic Belgian tripel called Golden Monkey from Victory Brewing. It's been around for a while. Usually I'm hesitant to buy craft brew, but I was curious.
I checked out the label and brewed by date, then took the beer home. Later on during the afternoon I opened the bottle and was impressed. It was nicely spiced, with a good noble hops aroma. Very sweet and malty.
Carbonation was fine and creamy, no real lasting bubbles, but good lacing. The ABV is listed as 9.5%. No alcohol "heat" when drinking this chilled, but the aftereffect is noticeable after one bottle.
DEFINITELY NOT a guzzling session beer but more of a strong dessert in a glass. Two of these consecutively would almost be overdoing it.
Bottom line ... I LIKED this. Nice, golden Belgian ale with a stealthy punch. :rockin: