Sour Monkey
Victory Brewing Company - Downingtown
- From:
- Victory Brewing Company - Downingtown
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Style:
- Sour Ale
Ranked #2 - ABV:
- 9.5%
- Score:
- 89
Ranked #15,307 - Avg:
- 3.98 | pDev: 11.31%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 297
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Friday at 12:00 AM
- Added:
- Feb 26, 2015
- Wants:
- 67
- Gots:
- 423
SCORE
89
Very Good
89
Very Good
HOPS: Tettnang
MALTS: Pilsner
Fruity notes from imported Belgian yeast swirl through a precise souring. Pucker up to a bite of citrus laden tang ending with a delectable experience.
Tastefully tart is how our monkeys describe their sour sibling. Born from the same imported malts, Belgian yeast, and a mix of magical spices, this monkey decided to take a walk on the tangy side. With a swirling citrusy, lemon bite and a delectable essence, you better pucker up and respect this monkey.
MALTS: Pilsner
Fruity notes from imported Belgian yeast swirl through a precise souring. Pucker up to a bite of citrus laden tang ending with a delectable experience.
Tastefully tart is how our monkeys describe their sour sibling. Born from the same imported malts, Belgian yeast, and a mix of magical spices, this monkey decided to take a walk on the tangy side. With a swirling citrusy, lemon bite and a delectable essence, you better pucker up and respect this monkey.
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Ratings by cryptichead:
Rated by cryptichead from Illinois
3.75/5 rDev -5.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Sep 02, 2025
3.75/5 rDev -5.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Sep 02, 2025
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by pjwilson from California
3.25/5 rDev -18.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.75
3.25/5 rDev -18.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.75
Not gonna lie, this is pretty close to feeling like I'm drinking Malt Liquor, albeit with a sour taste to it. It's actually grown on me but I wouldn't recommend it nor order it again. I guess it's a relatively and tastes vaguely Belgian so it might be ok for getting a buzz if that is your priority. If you have access or money there are lot of better Belgian or Belgian style beers to choose from.
Friday at 12:00 AM
Reviewed by MutuelsMark from Kentucky
4/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Somewhat of a pungent mess, but in a good way. Lots of sour to this beer, both on the nose and the taste as you would expect. Pretty dry finish though .
May 25, 2026
Rated by Teddbeer from Pennsylvania
3.42/5 rDev -14.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.42/5 rDev -14.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
I definitely get the sour. Nothing in the taste says Belgian tripel. I wish there was more going on in the taste department.
May 02, 2026
Rated by Ryeff from California
2.97/5 rDev -25.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3
2.97/5 rDev -25.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3
Balance is not polished. Drinkable, but needs refining. After half a can, the ABV kicks in, and you will not care what you are drinking.
Apr 24, 2026
Reviewed by burkesbongsnbeers from Michigan
3.53/5 rDev -11.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.53/5 rDev -11.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
looks clear yellow head is small and dissipates quickly.
smells citrusy and has a sourness to it.
at first tastes very sour but that goes away pretty quickly and you can taste the lemon fruity
feel is very drinkable for a 9.5 abv beer
overall very happy with this beer but i wouldn’t want to drink too many.
Mar 29, 2026smells citrusy and has a sourness to it.
at first tastes very sour but that goes away pretty quickly and you can taste the lemon fruity
feel is very drinkable for a 9.5 abv beer
overall very happy with this beer but i wouldn’t want to drink too many.
Rated by Kingkay59 from Florida
3.78/5 rDev -5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4
3.78/5 rDev -5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4
It has a good flavor and is easy to drink. however it'll make you hurt in the morning if you drink more then three.
Mar 08, 2026
Rated by ttoadee from Texas
3.91/5 rDev -1.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.91/5 rDev -1.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
RB transfer
Mar 08, 2026
Rated by Cbgb
5/5 rDev +25.6%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
5/5 rDev +25.6%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Awesome sour beer!!
Oct 29, 2025Reviewed by McGarnigle
3.83/5 rDev -3.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.83/5 rDev -3.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Can. Pale yellow, not quite crystal clear. Wouldn't guess this is over 9%, perhaps because of Candi sugar (it keeps the Belgians light). It's pretty tart; pucker-inducing. The issue with these beers for me is the vinegar sour trumps everything else, so I would have a hard time ID'ing the Tripel underneath, at least until we're deep into the aftertaste. Still, I enjoy it.
Oct 18, 2025Reviewed by GaryJV from New York
4.1/5 rDev +3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
4.1/5 rDev +3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Literally hits your tongue immediately and tastes like a sour sucking candy, so much so that it seems as if it was artificially added. Nonetheless, I found it so drinkable I probably drank it too fast, considering the alcohol content. Not a bad thing.
Aug 24, 2025
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