Presented by John Peters (a.k.a. @beersolo on Twitter).

One of my favorite spots in Animal Kingdom is the Dawa Bar.  Go figure!  It’s a great place to grab a cold beer and enjoy the sights and sounds of Africa!

Dawa has a nice selection of brews … including both American as well as African beers.  On a recent trip, I was aiming to grab my regular – an Ethiopian light lager called St. George Lager.

Unfortunately, that particular brew was sold out.  What did I do?  I “settled” for Victory Brewing Company’s Golden Monkey.  Sometimes you find the best things by accident!

Brewed in Pennsylvania, at 9.5% alcohol, it packs quite a punch!  At Dawa, the beer is poured from a bottle – it’s not on draft.

The taste?  It’s a Belgian-style Trippel Ale and starts out with a slight banana aroma.

You can also taste nutmeg, clove, and some other fruit flavors as you enjoy the beer. All in all, Golden Monkey is a very, very good beer, everyone!

Next time you’re at Animal Kingdom, stop at Dawa Bar.  If they don’t have your favorite refreshment, don’t despair!  You can find this great beer!