Two seasonal Victory Brewing Company beers are back—Sour Monkey and Moonglow Weizenbock!
Sour Monkey (9.5% ABV) made its debut in 2015; Moonglow (8.7% ABV) has been a Victory staple for 15 years. Both are perfect bookends to the summer season—Sour Monkey is a tart brew that bids adieu to summer, while Moonglow is the perfect welcome “bock” to autumn.
Sour Monkey combines whole flower hops with Pilsner malt and coriander before adding the funk of non-standard yeast varieties. These yeasts are known for their volatility and are often left out of the brewing process because of their hard-to-control nature. Victory brewers have harnessed the power of the yeast with a unique recipe, fermentation control and final blending within the brewing process. Sour Monkey is available across the 37 states where Victory is sold in 750 ml bottles retailing at approximately $9. Victory has a secret “surprise” on each bottle—check out the video below to reveal it:
Moonglow Weizenbock originates from German brewing tradition utilizing whole flower German hops and German malts. A rich, dark beer, it is brewed with over 50% malted wheat, making it a traditional unfiltered Bavarian weizenbock. Fruity, spicy and nutty aromas create deep warmth, and flavors of clove, vanilla and honey make it an ideal sipper. Moonglow is available in 12 oz. bottles across Victory’s footprint for approximately $9.99/four pack.
“We’re happy to bring back these two popular beers. As each brand has a different base of loyal fans awaiting the return of these seasonals,” said founder and brewmaster Bill Covaleski. “Whether it’s bringing back classics like Moonglow or creating new riffs on fan favorites by experimenting with Golden Monkey until we landed on Sour Monkey, our brewers build on traditional German brewing to create new and exiting flavors—and that’s what tasting Victory has always been about.”
To enjoy Sour Monkey and Moonglow, visit a Victory Brewing Company brewpub or beer vendor near you!
- Photos: Victory Brewing Company
